Los Altos Hills is a scenic, residential community set against the foothills of
the Santa Cruz Mountains. Large parcels, winding roads, mature landscaping, and
wide views give the town a distinctly rural character, even though downtown Los
Altos, Palo Alto, Stanford, and major Silicon Valley employment centers are close
by. Homes range from understated ranch properties to contemporary estates shaped
around the hills and natural terrain.
Open space is central to daily life here. The town's network of pathways connects
neighborhoods with preserves and equestrian facilities, while Byrne Preserve and
Westwind Community Barn reflect the area's enduring connection to horses and the
landscape. Nearby Rancho San Antonio adds extensive hiking and nature access. For
residents seeking privacy, space, and a quiet setting with convenient access to
Interstate 280 and the wider Peninsula, Los Altos Hills offers a rare combination.
Photo sources: Judy Citron and the supplied Los Altos blog image. Images were cropped and resized for this page.
Schools in Los Altos Hills
- Private Schools
- Ventana School (Preschool - 5)
- Waldorf School of the Peninsula (K - 5)
- St. Nicholas Catholic School (Preschool - 8)
- Pinewood School (K - 12)
- Public Schools
- Gardner Bullis School (K - 6)
- Bullis Charter School (K - 8)
- Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School (7 - 8)
- Los Altos High School (9 - 12)
- Community Links
- Town of Los Altos Hills
- Los Altos School District
- Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District
- Open Space and Pathways
- Westwind Community Barn