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ViewFinder: First Street, Los Altos

Small businesses along First Street stand strong through the test of time.

How pleasant to be able to get your errands done without driving to another town. All along First Street in Los Altos, you will find establishments that will give you personal service at reasonable prices.

On First Street, you will find a hardware store, several veterinarians and a dog groomer, yoga and workout studios, grocery markets, high-end consignment shops, places to eat, a sports bar, a cobbler and a coin shop, plus accountants and other service providers.

The Post Office has temporarily moved to Main Street.

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Downtown, including First Street, is under construction—mostly undergrounding of power lines—but business continues. Parking is free and plentiful.

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