Silicon Valley is a great place to raise a family—including the furry members. Here are the schools, trainers, vets and family-friendly spots that earned top marks from our readers.
Best Place for a Kids’ Party
Gold Award Winner
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Silver
Chuck E. Cheese
Bronze
Urban Putt
Best Private or Charter School
Gold Award Winner
Action Day Schools, Amber
Silver
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Bronze
Saint Francis High School
Best Public School
Gold Award Winner
Los Gatos High School
Silver
Abraham Lincoln High School
Bronze
Leland High School
Best Summer Camp
Gold Award Winner
Emma Prusch Farm Park Camp
Silver
Summer Camp, Action Day Summer Camp
Bronze
Mountain School Summer Camp, Los Gatos-Saratoga Observation Nursery School
Best Large Employer to Work For
Gold Award Winner
San José State University
Silver
Stanford University
Best Place for a Date
Gold Award Winner
Municipal Rose Garden
Silver
Orchard City Kitchen
Bronze
GrandView Restaurant & Venue
Best Pet or Feed Store
Gold Award Winner
Ganado Feed & Pet Supplies
Silver
Pet People of Los Gatos
Bronze
Woofboard
Best Toy Store
Gold Award Winner
The Wooden Horse
Silver
Affordable Treasures
Best Animal Hospital
Gold Award Winner
Willow Glen Pet Hospital
Silver
Sage Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care
Bronze
Santa Clara Pet Hospital
Best Animal Rescue Group
Gold Award Winner
Humane Society Silicon Valley
Silver
Silicon Valley Pet Project
Bronze
Adopt My Block
Best Dog Trainer
Gold Award Winner
RFRD Academy
Silver
Stacy’s Wag ’N’ Train
Bronze
Cali K9
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurant
Gold Award Winner
Hapa’s Brewing Company
Silver
Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza
Bronze
Jack’s Restaurant and Bar
Best Veterinary Practice
Gold Award Winner
Willow Glen Pet Hospital
Silver
The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center
Bronze
El Gato Veterinary Hospital
The Best of Silicon Valley 2025 represents the choices of Metro Silicon Valley readers. Conducted annually since 1986, the Best of Silicon Valley is the region’s definitive recognition and discovery guide to the restaurants, shops, venues and services that shape life in the South Bay.
