Welcome to Downtown Los Altos
The tree lined streets of Downtown Los Altos, lush with green in summer and vibrantly colorful in fall, evoke the quaint, village atmosphere of small-town America. Nowhere else can you find a hardware store, a gem & mineral shop, and two grocery stores just a short stroll from unique cafes, boutiques and salons.
Within the six-block downtown triangle you will discover more than 150 shops offering just about everything from A to Z. Grab a special gift, make a deposit, have your clothes cleaned and tailored, and then grab food to go from the area’s most unique array of restaurants. Convenient FREE parking on the street and in the plazas.
Shop. Dine. Explore. Discover. Downtown Los Altos.
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Los Altos Hardware
441 First Street
Los Altos Hardware has been locally owned and family-operated for more than 35 years! Proudly serving Los Altos and surrounding Bay Area communities. Whether you’re a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, they’re right here in your neighborhood with the expert advice, tools, equipment and the products you need to get the job done. Los Altos Hardware is here to help. Drop in and see them today!
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The curtain has risen on Follies 2026!🎭 Come to the Bus Barn Theater for a musical extravaganza themed “Make America Laugh Again”! Tomorrow 10/1 is Champagne & Cookies night and Friday 10/2 features two Gala performances with a special reception. Your support helps sustain the Stage Company’s artistic programs year-round.Get your tickets now and be part of the laughter!Tickets Los Altos Stage Company#Follies2026 #MakeAmericaLaughAgain #LosAltosStageCompany #CommunityTheater #LosAltos
October is here, and we’re kicking off the final month of the Downtown Los Altos Farmers’ Market season! 🌾🍷Don’t miss out on your weekly dose of the freshest seasonal produce, premium meats & seafood, artisanal cheeses, fresh baked goods, and delicious sweets & treats. Plus, be sure to stop by the LAVA booth for a glass of wine to sip as you stroll! 🥂🎃 Give Back & Save: Bring a kids’ Halloween costume donation for Ronald McDonald House to the LAVA booth, and we’ll say thank you with a discount on any beverage (from Oct 8th) 🎃🎃 Save the Date — Fall Fest (Oct 29th):We’re celebrating the end of season on Thursday, October 29th with Fall Fest! Join the fun with:• Guess the weight of the pumpkin 🎃• Free market treat for kids in costume🍇• Vendor booth decorating contest 🎨📍 Where: State Street, Downtown Los Altos⏰ When: Thursdays in October | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMCome celebrate autumn with us before the market closes for the season! 🍁✨Big thanks to our market partner Pacific Coast Farmers' Markets and our market sponsors State Street Market food hall Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation#DowntownLosAltos #LosAltosFarmersMarket #ShopLocalLosAltos #FallFest #RonaldMcDonaldHouse
Get ready to taste the best of downtown Los Altos! 🥃✨ The Wild West Whiskey & Bites Stroll on September 18th is bringing incredible flavors, cold pours, and non-stop entertainment to town.Here’s a small sample of what’s on the “bites” menu:• State of Mind: Brie cheese bites topped with bourbon onion jam & micro herbs on toasted focaccia• Golden Gate Kitchens (Libbie Events): Mini charcuterie skewers stacked with aged cheeses, cured meats, artichokes, pickles & olives• El Comal: Bocolito loaded with avocado, black beans & tomato• Konjoe Eatery: Juicy Big Tex sliders• ROJA: Savory sausage rolls & sweet chocolate caramel bitesPlus, keep your plate full with delicious bites from Campagne One Main, The Post, Aurum, Cafe Nur, VB Fine Chocolates, Besto Pesto and more!Beyond the food, sip your way through 17 premier spirit brands, hit the dance floor with 9 live bands throughout Downtown and line dancing at In the Moment Dance Studio, and dress in your western best for a chance at best-dressed prizes! 🤠Last year’s event sold out - grab your tickets before they’re gone! Link to purchase in bio 🎟️👇Big thanks to our sponsors Reitmeir's Werkstatt and Citizens Business Bank
🤠 Saddle up, Los Altos! The Wild West Whiskey & Bites Stroll is coming to Downtown on Friday, September 18th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM! 🥃✨Get ready for an incredible evening exploring over 20 tasting sites featuring 15 premier whiskey brands and distilleries, paired with delicious bites from a dozen of our favorite local eateries. Plus, enjoy live music fillin' the streets all night long! 🎸Pours from:Corbin Cash Distillery | Spirit of an Artisan, Soul of a Farmer Frey Ranch Distillery Golden Rule Spirits Griffo Distillery Jettywave Distillery Michter's Distillery Old Hillside Bourbon Penelope Bourbon Pinhook Bourbon 1787 Provenance Bourbon Rod & Hammer’s Still Austin Whiskey Co. Stillman’s Sonder Whiskey 10th Street Distillery Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey …and more!🤠 Y'all don't want to miss this:• What: Wild West Whiskey & Bites Stroll• When: Sept 18th, 6–9 PM• Where: Downtown Los Altos• Vibe: Dust off those boots, throw on a cowboy hat, and dress in your best Wild West gear! Prizes for best dressed!And that's not all...ticket-holders enjoy free line dancing lessons In The Moment Dance Studio on the night. Yeehaw!!🥃 ⚠️ Fair warning: Downtown Los Altos Strolls often sell out, so grab your crew and lock in your tickets now.👉 Tap the link in our bio to get your tickets before they're gone! 🎟️Thank you to our sponsors Reitmeir's Werkstatt Citizens Business Bank #LosAltos #WhiskeyStroll #DowntownLosAltos #WildWest #WhiskeyTasting
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LOS ALTOS VILLAGE ASSOCIATION MISSION
The mission of the Los Altos Village Association is to promote and steward a vibrant Downtown Los Altos through civic engagement, local partnerships, strategic marketing, beautification, and events that support local businesses and bring the community together.
BOARD MEETINGS
LAVA Board of Directors meet the third Wednesday of every month at 8:30am. Please contact the LAVA office to find out how you can join the meeting
BECOME A MEMBER
Since 1963, the Los Altos Village Association has been the premier merchants’ organization serving the Downtown Los Altos business community. With the primary goal of promoting Downtown awareness and increasing foot traffic, we support our businesses and the community through events, promotional advertising, beautification programs, and more. Merchants are encouraged to become active members of the Los Altos Village Association. Together we can work towards strengthening and growing the Downtown community for generations to come. Join today!