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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Los Gatos

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Los Gatos, California

Updated March 10, 2016

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Mt. Umunhum Cube

Los Gatos, California

Mt. Umunhum Cube

An ominous concrete cube cuts a dystopian silhouette atop this California mountain.
Leo and Leona guard the gates

Los Gatos, California

The Cats

A pair of pure white felines guard the entrance to a spot of California real estate established as an artist's haven.
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Los Gatos, California

The Submarine House

Subterranean house made out of a grain silo, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Winchester Mystery House, with some of its many doors and windows.

San Jose, California

The Winchester Mystery House

A peculiar mansion built by the troubled heir to the Winchester Rifle Company fortune.
5 miles from Los Gatos

San Jose, California

Santana Row Chess Plaza

A giant chess set, minus the psychedelic drug trip.
5 miles from Los Gatos
 Communications Hill Grand Staircase

San Jose, California

Communications Hill Grand Staircase

This 252 step staircase offers stunning views of San Jose.
6 miles from Los Gatos
Rosicrucian Park

San Jose, California

Rosicrucian Park

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.
7 miles from Los Gatos
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