Saratoga Springs was an amazing choice for so many reasons. Throughout the whole process, they were…read morehelpful, answered all questions, were quick to respond, made us feel at ease, etc. I have no complaints, only very high praises. Very thankful for the SS team !! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of.

Beautiful grounds for events! It looks like you can also rent out small cottages to help support…read moreyour events. Make it a stay! I was there assisting a Photo Booth vendor and got a chance yo walk the property a little bit. Majestic is the perfect word for this place. Lots of parking available. Extremely clean restrooms. Staff is super friendly!

Had to important celebrations there-fabulous, Had a…read morereception for someone leaving a position and had a big birthday luncheon. The location was fabulous

We had a wonderful Saratoga High School 50th Reunion Happy Hour, dinner and dancing at the Saratoga…read moreFoothill Club. The outdoor garden patio was a wonderful setting to gather for drinks and conversation before dinner and Gunther's Catering's food and service was great!

Such a tranquil place to stroll along during an early Saturday morning. We loved all the beauty of…read morethis Japanese garden. Tucked away in the hills off Saratoga, my family and I fell in love with this estate.

Somebody as Hakone Gardens needs to update the website and social media better when the cherry…read moreblossoms bloom. I drove 45 minutes to Hakone Gardens recently at the end of March and found out that most of the cherry blossoms were gone. I was like whaaaa....I usually go during the end of March and they would be in full bloom. Apparently, they bloomed earlier this year. I was looking forward to seeing the wonderful pink color all around. Anyways, Hakone is still a treat to walk around and is very nice when the flowers are blooming. I love sitting near the beginning of the trail and looking at the ponds, bridge, koi fish and all the trees. It transports me to Japan without the airfare and passport. Parking can be difficult on busy days and will be waiting for awhile for someone to leave. Gift shop is cute and there are many cute finds in there. Admission is now $12 but parking is still free.

Very casual tasting on hilltop setting below winemakers mansion. Close to Palo Alto…read more Wines were all tasty casual with many of the grapes grown on the grounds. Surprisingly good quality. Friendly servers. No snooty attitudes at this place. Like the vibe. $35 tasting seems a bit high but it is the high rent district.

I planned one of my best friend's birthdays here and it was a wonderful experience. Stephanie was…read moregreat to work with and very accommodating to our group's dietary restrictions. The venue is situated on a beautiful property and our group had the best photos. During our reservation, we were warmly looked after by Tamara, Owen and Corbin. Each provided great service and were wonderful hosts! For the wines, our group's favorites were the Sauvignon blanc and GSM. Since it was quite hot, the Sauvignon blanc was perfect! Despite the heat, we were very comfortable because of all of the umbrellas providing ample shade. A huge plus for us was that they were dog friendly too so we were able to bring 2 of our pups with us. We'll definitely be back here again!

Peaceful location in Saratoga close to wineries, walking distance to restaurants and shops, and not…read moretoo far from silicon valley for business. Rooms are large and very nice. We had a creek view with a nice little balcony. I switched from Hilton after 15 years as a diamond member, to Marriott last year. There are several things I miss about Hilton including the $15 room meal credit, much better app, and certain Hilton properties like tapestry.

This is my favorite hotel. It's set apart from the traffic and chaos of San Jose, and has an…read moreincredible situation near a lush park and vibrant downtown area. If you're lucky, you'll be able to hear the creek running from your room. Beds are very comfortable, and hand soap/lotion smells nice. There's no free breakfast, but it's easy to bring some foods from home-there's a small fridge in the room. Coffee is free, fresh-brewed, and well worth the trip downstairs in the morning. There are dozens of restaurants easily walkable from the hotel, and Santa Cruz and San Jose are 90 minutes away. Shoutout to Eugene at the front desk, who answered all my questions and was unfailingly polite and cheerful. (Hard to do in customer service!)

Hidden gem. Mount Eden and Domaine Eden are pretty much sister wineries. You can taste wines from…read moreboth vineyards at both locations (ME is only open weekdays, DE only open weekends) We shared a chardonnay flight $40, pinot noir flight $45, and cabernet flight $65. Each consisted of 3 - 3 oz pours. The 3 flights covered all the wines they had available for tasting. Not a single bad wine and we liked most of them. Prices are on the higher end, but wines are high quality They allow outside food. Have both indoor and outdoor seating. Decent views. Service was excellent. Tasting by appointment only The drive there is no fun, literally on a dirt road hiking path for a mile or 2. Not enough room for 2 way traffic, but luckily we didn't encounter any other cars on the road going there or leaving. Worth checking out

We made reservations for Saturday 3:30pm and it was not busy at all. Only two other tables were…read moretaken outside. It seems like a pretty chill winery. They just opened last year so I guess not many people know about it. But the drive up is rough and winding. The one way dirt road is shared with hikers too. It is sister winery to Mount Eden. Mount Eden is only open weekdays while Domaine Eden is only open weekends. They serve both wineries' wines for tasting. They have 5 tasting flights varying from $30, $40, $45, $60, and $65. 3 wines per flight and they pour a good portion. We got to try 3 different flights to share. Mount Eden Estate , Chardonnay, and Cabernet flight. All the wines were pretty good. Fruit forward and bold. Our favorites were the first Chardonnay , Pinot noir Tanaka project , and Cab from Mount Eden library. I believe it was 3 bottles purchase to waive a tasting fee. Pricey wines. There was only one male staff. He was friendly and made sure we had enough shade when the umbrella shade moved. You can bring outside food. Nice Mountain View.

Lovely and quiet backdrop for a wonderful end of year celebration! The location had the kindest…read moreservers and pretty delicious food! The drinks were flowing and the ambiance made our night one to remember! There is a great scenic drive a short distance from Silicon Valley. The majestic country club provide breath taking views while still giving private getaway environment.

This was my first time to the Saratoga country club. We actually rented this as a venue for a…read moreuniversity reception. We didn't get a chance to use any of the amenities such as the pool or golf course. But I was able to see it and it looks incredibly nice. The venue was catered and the staff was super friendly and we had an amazing time.

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com.

We searched far and wide for a reception venue that could accommodate a large guest count without…read morebeing outrageously expensive, and Villa Ragusa ended up being perfect for our 260-person wedding. The space itself is beautiful, and the team was incredibly easy to work with. In the week or two leading up to the wedding, I probably called them 7+ times to coordinate payment, ask questions, make last-minute adjustments, and even upgrade our bar package. Every single time, they were kind, patient, and genuinely willing to help us make everything happen. That flexibility made such a difference, especially during such a hectic period. They were also very accommodating with my family and made the entire process feel much easier than it could have been. And I LOVE that events can go until midnight. We absolutely shut down the dance floor, and having that full evening for the reception was such a huge plus. Overall, Villa Ragusa was a beautiful, practical, and affordable option for a large Bay Area wedding, and the team was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend both the venue and the staff.

Such a beautiful park maintained jointly by the Montalvo arts center and santa clara county parks…read more It's truly a hidden gem in Saratoga with beautifully maintained lawns, and ample trails. The Great Lawn in front of the main building ie the Montalvo Center allows picnics without reservations - just set up camp under a tree. There's a very well maintained Italian garden right next to the great lawn with varieties of succulents, a pagoda like structure and cedars. Also saw a wedding in progress while we were there and it is such a beautiful location for it! I will definitely visit again to explore the trails. Parking can be a little hard on weekends but you gotta just wait till a spot opens. If the event venue is booked out - that makes parking harder since they reserve a lot for guests. Free entry and free parking

Montalvo Arts Center feels like a peaceful escape--the grounds are beautiful for an easy hike or…read moreslow stroll. The Carriage House Theatre concerts are intimate and special, and membership comes with fun concert receptions. One of my favorite memories was meeting Charo at one of those receptions after a concert. If you haven't been, check their program schedule and upcoming events: https://montalvoarts.org/

We hosted my baby shower for about 45 people here and were happy with how it went! The booking…read moreprocess was easy, and communication overall was good. We liked that there was a lot of space to spread out and we had didn't have too many restrictions regarding decorations. The main thing was only tape for hanging things on walls, but we didn't need to worry about that! Overall this was a nice place for events. I definitely recommend it for any type of smaller event!

We had a small intimate wedding ceremony and function at the History Club yesterday. Less than 40…read morepeople. An excellent and very well run function hall. The staff were very easy to work with. The outdoor setting with the arch was perfect for the wedding ceremony. The lovely Japanese Maple and the overall garden was perfect for pictures. I'll post more pictures later. Here's one of the table/chair layout prior to the table cloths and decorations.