There’s a lot of history in the village of Saratoga, as the downtown area of the South Bay city is known. Look for dozens of historical plaques, restored old buildings, a cemetery and Julia Morgan-designed structures amid the shops and restaurants at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Entry to the village is marked by Blaney Plaza and Memorial Arch, which pays tribute to local veterans who died in World War I. It’s also the home of a piano placed there in 2022 for members of the public to play.
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