 air travel | rental car | lodging | things to do
For our out of town guests...
We live in the southern-most part of the San Francisco Bay Area, what locals call the South Bay. We are about 55 miles south of San Francisco. The wedding will take place in Los Gatos, a small town at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Downtown Los Gatos -- a collection of boutique shops, funky bars and small restaurants -- is equal parts quaint and yuppie. The wedding site is located just off a winding mountain highway about 5 miles from downtown Los Gatos.
Air Travel:
The Bay Area is served by 3 airports:
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San Jose Airport (SJC) - 15 miles to Los Gatos
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) - 40 miles to Los Gatos
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Oakland Airport (OAK) - 45 miles to Los Gatos
San Jose is the most convenient airport, but you may find better deals into San Francisco or Oakland.
Rental Car:
We recommend renting a car as the Bay Area lacks fast and reliable public transportation. To compare the best rates from all major rental companies, visit orbitz.com.
Lodging:
There are not many hotels in Los Gatos itself so if you plan to stay there you should book your room as soon as possible. We have listed a few hotels here that are conveniently located to the wedding.
Los Gatos Lodge - 5 miles from Redwood Estates Pavilion
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Los Gatos Lodge for $99/night. Mention "Lucas/Hedges Wedding" (Confirmation #45490) when making a reservation. This rate will be held on a first-come basis until June 15.
Los Gatos Lodge
50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
800-231-8676
Also try:
Los Gatos Motor Inn - 5 miles
(across from Los Gatos Lodge)
55 Los Gatos Saratoga Rd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
800-642-7889
Ask about AAA or other discounts
Beyond Los Gatos:
Hotels.com and Orbitz.com tend to offer good rates for hotels.
We suggest hotels
in Santa Clara, Campbell, Sunnyvale and Cupertino as these are close and safe cities. If you have questions about a particular hotel we can check it out for you.
Things to see and do around the Bay Area
San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Chinatown, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf, a ballgame at SBC park -- countless things to see and do in the city. Be warned that parking is always tough to find and expensive. Let us know if you're planning to stay in San Francisco for part of your trip and we can recommend hotels.
Wine Country
The amazing wines and beautiful scenery of the Napa and Sonoma valleys are 45 miles north of San Francisco.
Santa Cruz
A popular beach town, home to the Boardwalk Amusement Park, and old-fashioned park with a wooden roller coaster and historic carousel.
Monterey
A great day trip 50 miles south of Los Gatos.The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the best in the world. 17-Mile Drive is breathtaking drive along the coast that circles the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course.
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