Situated within the largest metropolitan area of Northern California, Los Gatos is closely tied to Silicon Valley and its fast-paced economy.  Located at the southern edge of Silicon Valley, Los Gatos harbors more than 3,000 businesses with a full range of services for its residents.  It serves as a destination point for visitors who are attracted to its restaurants, hotels, and the variety of high-end specialty shops within the pedestrian-oriented downtown setting.  Downtown Los Gatos is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the model of what communities strive to achieve in a downtown.