Los Altos

Los Altos and the adjacent town of Los Altos Hills represent some of the most expensive zip codes in America. Developed on land belonging to heiress Sarah Winchester, Los Altos grew from a prominent train depot in the early 1900s into the birthplace of the first Apple computers in 1976. This city is anchored by a vibrant downtown district, whereas neighboring Los Altos Hills maintains a ban on commercial zoning to preserve its bucolic environment. Many affluent business people reside in the tony neighborhoods of Los Altos or on sprawling custom estates in Los Altos Hills often appointed with vineyards, guesthouses, and sweeping views of the Bay Area.