Los Altos, California

About Los Altos

Los Altos is a thriving city in western California counting 30,864 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Los Altos is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.54 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,719 residents per square mile.

📰 Los Altos News Today

• Los Altos Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Andrew Ludwick Obituary (2026) - Palo Alto, CA - Spangler Mortuary - Los Altos Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Los Altos High School (CA) JV Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Burlingame vs Los Altos JV Boys Soccer - Feb 1, 2027 Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
• Los Altos long time leader dies Los Altos Town Crier · Jun 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Los Altos Unique

• Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 30,864.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Los Altos

• Asa Los Altos
• Aurum — indian
• Barbayani Greek Taverna — greek
• Boba Guys — bubble tea (café)
• Cafe Nur — mediterranean
• Casa Lupe — mexican
• Fiesta Vallarta — mexican
• Green Bakery & Café — bubble tea (café)
• Little Blue Door — indian
• Los Altos Grill — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• J. Gilbert Smith House · Museum
• Los Altos History Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Los Altos

• Cuesta Park reviews ★
• Cuesta Pollinator Habitat · Garden reviews ★
• Bubb Park reviews ★
• Cooper Park reviews ★
• De Anza Park reviews ★
• Graham School Park reviews ★
• Heritage Oaks Park reviews ★
• Hillview Park reviews ★
• Mountain View Sports Pavillion reviews ★
• Rosita Park reviews ★
• Sleeper Park reviews ★
• Varsity Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Los Altos

• Almond Elementary
• Ardis G. Egan Junior High
• Bullis Charter
• Covington Elementary
• Georgina P. Blach Junior High
• LASD Preschool
• Los Altos High
• Loyola Elementary
• Montclaire Elementary
• Oak Avenue Elementary
• Santa Rita Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Los Altos

🏘️ Nearby Communities