City of Monte Sereno
Tucked against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Sereno is a 1.6-square-mile jewel of tree-lined streets, historic character, and natural beauty. Entirely residential by design, with no commercial zoning and 99% single-family homes, this serene enclave offers the best of both worlds: a quiet, close-knit community with excellent schools, just minutes from the heart of Silicon Valley.
Long celebrated as a place of inspiration, Monte Sereno has attracted artists and writers alike, including John Steinbeck, who penned The Grapes of Wrath here. Today, its 3,500 residents enjoy the same blend of tranquility, charm, and convenience that continues to make Monte Sereno one of the Bay Area’s most desirable addresses.
Tucked against the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Sereno is a 1.6-square-mile jewel of tree-lined streets, historic character, and natural beauty. Entirely residential by design, with no commercial zoning and 99% single-family homes, this serene enclave offers the best of both worlds: a quiet, close-knit community with excellent schools, just minutes from the heart of Silicon Valley.
Long celebrated as a place of inspiration, Monte Sereno has attracted artists and writers alike, including John Steinbeck, who penned The Grapes of Wrath here. Today, its 3,500 residents enjoy the same blend of tranquility, charm, and convenience that continues to make Monte Sereno one of the Bay Area’s most desirable addresses.