Ohlone Indians were the first known residents of Los Altos Hills. They were part of a group of Native Americans who once inhabited small villages throughout the Santa Clara Valley. In 1955, Indian remains and artifacts such as mortars and pestles were found on the Peck property east of Moody Road.

In 1956, the many advocates for incorporating the City, to be known as “The Town of Los Altos Hills”, were singularly dedicated to the “preservation of the rural atmosphere of the foothills”.

Today Los Altos Hills is a premier Silicon Valley residential community located adjacent to the City of Los Altos, thirty-five miles south of San Francisco, five miles south of Stanford University and seventeen miles north of downtown San Jose. The advocates of incorporation were dedicated not only to the “preservation of the rural atmosphere of the foothills”, but also to “orderly and unhurried growth”.

Residents are encouraged to participate in Town governance, serve on Town committees and participate in local events. Moreover, residents should avail themselves of the unique rural nature of Los Altos Hills by using the extensive pathways system, enjoying the views, visiting the preserves and meeting neighbors in the process.

The primarily residential community of Los Altos Hills is 8.4 square miles in area. An additional 5.8 square miles of unincorporated land adjacent to the Town's boundaries have been designated by the County of Santa Clara as being within Los Altos Hills' “sphere of influence”, and may be subject to Town guidelines or annexation.

The Town is distinctive because of its rolling hills and picturesque valleys. Numerous creeks and densely wooded areas provide pleasant visual diversity. The Town's location along the edge of the Santa Clara Valley contributes to a mild climate, with only rare extremes of temperature. Elevations above sea level rise from 200 to 1,300 feet, making Los Altos Hills a natural buffer between the more heavily developed urban Bay Area and the coastal Santa Cruz Mountains.

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