Picnic Planner

Updated: June 18, 2001

What's your idea of the perfect picnic? Whether it's foie gras and Chardonnay at a secluded site or just a bucket of fast-food chicken at a neighborhood park, here's where to spread your blanket and fill your basket--plus some backup plans.

On this page:Provisions, Picnic Spots, Rain Checks.

Provisions

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Armadillo Willy's Ranch Grill
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    1031 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pastaria & Market
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    49 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Chicago Pizz'A
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    155 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

Picnic Spots

  1. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vasona Lake County Park
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    333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (map)

    Enjoy the scenery, the breeze off the lake and a hike through the miles of snaking trails.

Rain Checks

  1. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tech Museum of Innovation
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    201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    Learning can be fun. Really.

  2. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Palo Alto Bowl
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    4329 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (map)

  3. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cambrian Bowl Inc
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    14900 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124 (map)

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