Trail Walk & Farmers Market
Details
Let's grab coffee in downtown Campbell, do a short loop (~3 miles) around the popular Los Gatos Creek Trail (LGCT) and explore the Sunday farmers' market afterwards.
Details
- See below for parking options and a list of the downtown cafes.
- We'll meet at the Orchard Valley Coffee shop in downtown Campbell.
- It's a short walk to Campbell park where we'll get onto the LG creek trail, do a 2 mile loop and then walk back to the downtown area (~3 miles total).
- Check out the route on Google Maps.
- The LGCT is paved, mostly flat and partially shaded. The Campbell park LGCT entrance has bathrooms (Google Maps, Apple Maps) and a water fountain. Make sure to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable walking shoes.
- The LGCT is home to various wildlife (turtles, hawks, fish, Cormorants, etc.) so keep your eyes open for sightings!
- After the walk, we'll explore the farmers' market in downtown Campbell.
Coffee, Tea and Sweets in Downtown Campbell
- There are lots of food and drink options.
- Orchard Valley Coffee and Starbucks are happy to provide you with your first and/or second cup of morning coffee.
- Breaktime Tea offers a wide list of bubble and boba teas.
- Maruwu Seicha (newly opened in Campbell) offers authentic Japanese matcha lattes and hojicha lattes.
- Steepers offers customers their choice from an extensive catalog of black, herbal and other loose-leaf teas.
- The western section of the Campbell farmers' market has food stalls with an assortment of fresh pastries (beignets, etc.).
Parking
- Check out the parking area map here.
- Tons of free, shaded, no-time-limit parking in the First Street Parking Garage. There is additional parking in the smaller Second Street Garage.
- Free parking in the lots by Hyde Park, Khartoum, and (if you're lucky) Water Tower Kitchen.
- More free street parking in the residential neighborhoods along North 3rd St, N 2nd St and N 1st St.
- Free street parking spots are usually available along Orchard city drive, though you might have to circle a bit.
- Additional parking details can be found here.
