A new addition to Loyola Corners, Snap Fitness offers a full range of cardio and exercise equipment in a clean gym setting. The gym is conveniently open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing clients to participate whenever the mood strikes.
For more than 60 years, the Town Crier has chronicled the news of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills each week. From pancake breakfasts to charter school movements, the paper has covered the celebrations and passions of a community that revolves around family and quality of life.
The logo of a colonial New England-style town crier wielding his bell that appears on the paper's banner may seem out of place for a California town, but it has been the familiar and enduring symbol of the Crier. The Crier's Main Street office prominently displays its collection of hand bells in its front window.
Co-owners and publishers Paul and Liz Nyberg a were recently honored as "Hometown Heroes" by the Community Services Agency for their continuous volunteerism and championing of causes benefiting the public over the years.
Footwear Etc. really puts emphasis on a large selection of shoe brands for men, women and children. There are more than 60 different brands to choose from in this Los Altos neighborhood shoe store. Footwear Etc. has several other California locations, and offers shopping online, as well. This branch is located on Main Street, next to Posh Bagel.
This store, part of the reliable confectionary chain, is set back from El Camino like a little jewel. There's lots of parking in front and back, and the staff is very friendly and liberal with the product samples. It's just south of Whole Foods and Showers Drive. Amusingly, there's a dental-implant office next door.
Located on Main Street in downtown Los Altos, Kids Only is a one-stop shop for anyone looking for children's clothes. The store carries a large selection of boys' and girls' clothing, including skirts, dresses, shirts, pants and jackets. There's even a small section devoted to princess and mermaid costumes!
Located in downtown Los Altos, this full-service salon/beauty-supply store covers the gamut of looking good. The salon segment allows you to be pampered by someone else as you enjoy cuts, coloring, highlights, threading, manis, pedis, facials and waxing. The store segment lets you look good on the days you don't get professionally polished, availing yourself to a range of hair, skin, nail and cosmetic products, including all-natural brands like Onesta and Simply Be Well. Peninsula Beauty also features plenty of beauty tools, including haircutting scissors, clippers, hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons and brushes.
The owner of Earthworks, Claudia Paullus, has been in the jewelry business with partner Arnie Feldscher since 1979. This jewelry store, located on Main Street in downtown Los Altos, boasts a large selection of very unique and fine sterling silver and gold jewelry and numerous lovely pieces set with semi-precious stones. The store also carries a smaller collection of fine housewares and crafts, such as decorative glass objects. Visit the Earthworks Web site to find out more about the jewelry and crafts offered.
Whether you're a dabbler in the kitchen or consider your skills chef worthy, there's plenty to shop for at Cooks Junction. It carries major brands like Calphalon cookware, as well as lots of unique treasures. A perfect place to buy a gift for the cook on your list.
