Santa Clara County, California
Waterfalls Near Saratoga, CA
There are 13 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Saratoga, 1 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Castle Rock Falls, 5.2 miles southwest of town. Silver Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 10 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Saratoga.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Saratoga at a Glance
13 Waterfalls Near Saratoga, Ranked by Distance
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Castle Rock Falls
Castle Rock Falls is the closest named waterfall to Saratoga, 5.2 miles to the southwest in Santa Cruz County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Castle Rock State Park attraction with a viewing platform & nearby unusual rock formations.
- Rating
- 4.7 (25 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95033 (GPS 37.2263, -122.1059)
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Berry Creek Falls
Berry Creek Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Saratoga in Santa Cruz County, number 2 of 13 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Boulder Creek.
- Rating
- 4.6 (53 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95017 (GPS 37.1697, -122.2647)
- Known for
- loop hike, redwoods, elevation gain, ferns, ancient redwoods
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Silver Falls
Silver Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Saratoga in Santa Cruz County, number 3 of 13 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Boulder Creek.
- Rating
- 4.9 (10 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95017 (GPS 37.1777, -122.2705)
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Golden Falls
Golden Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Saratoga in Santa Cruz County, number 4 of 13 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Boulder Creek.
- Rating
- 4.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95017 (GPS 37.1791, -122.2722)
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Butano Falls
Butano Falls lies 16 miles west of Saratoga in San Mateo County, number 5 of 13 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Portola Valley.
- Rating
- 3.7 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Mateo County, CA 94060 (GPS 37.2422, -122.3180)
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Maple Falls
Maple Falls lies 16 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Cruz County, number 6 of 13 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. A lengthy hike accesses this scenic waterfall cascading in a densely wooded area.
- Rating
- 4.8 (33 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Cruz County, CA 95003 (GPS 37.0511, -121.8908)
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Fiver Finger Falls
Fiver Finger Falls lies 17 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Cruz County, number 7 of 13 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Rating
- 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Day Valley, CA 95003
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Basin Falls
Basin Falls lies 17 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Clara County, number 8 of 13 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0797, -121.8061)
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Black Rock Falls
Black Rock Falls lies 18 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Clara County, number 9 of 13 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0822, -121.8008)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 18 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Clara County, number 10 of 13 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0797, -121.8022)
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Uvas Falls
Uvas Falls lies 18 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Cruz County, number 11 of 13 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Rating
- 3.0 (2 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sveadal, CA 95037
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Triple Falls
Triple Falls lies 18 miles southeast of Saratoga in Santa Clara County, number 12 of 13 by distance. Its own nearest town is Day Valley.
- Address
- Santa Clara County, CA (GPS 37.0781, -121.7942)
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Tehan Falls
Tehan Falls lies 29 miles north of Saratoga in Alameda County, number 13 of 13 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Saratoga. Its own nearest town is Dublin.
- Rating
- 3.4 (32 Google reviews)
- Address
- Alameda County, CA 94588 (GPS 37.6733, -121.9400)
- Known for
- pretty view, trees, security cameras, hiking, private property
Where the Waterfalls Are
Saratoga sits in or near the Coast Ranges and Southern California Mountains area of California. Along the coast and in the southern mountains, falls are smaller and highly seasonal. McWay Falls in Big Sur drops onto a cove beach and is viewed from an overlook, while Alamere Falls in Point Reyes spills off a coastal bluff onto the sand. The Santa Cruz Mountains around Boulder Creek hold redwood-shaded cascades. In Southern California, Sturtevant Falls in the San Gabriel Mountains and Bonita Falls in Lytle Creek are local favorites, and Tahquitz Falls lies in a canyon above Palm Springs. Most of these creeks depend on winter storms, and many dwindle to a trickle by early summer. Read the California waterfall guide.
By direction from Saratoga: 7 to the southeast, 4 to the southwest, 1 to the north, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Santa Cruz County (7), Santa Clara County (4), San Mateo County (1), and Alameda County (1). The average distance is 16.7 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Saratoga
Castle Rock Falls (5.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Saratoga
Berry Creek Falls (15 mi), Silver Falls (15 mi), Golden Falls (15 mi), Butano Falls (16 mi), Maple Falls (16 mi), Fiver Finger Falls (17 mi), Basin Falls (17 mi), Black Rock Falls (18 mi), Upper Falls (18 mi), Uvas Falls (18 mi), Triple Falls (18 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Saratoga
Tehan Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Saratoga: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Saratoga, CA?
13 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Saratoga: 1 within 10 miles, 11 10 to 20 miles, 1 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Saratoga?
Castle Rock Falls in Santa Cruz County is the closest, about 5.2 miles southwest of Saratoga.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Saratoga?
Silver Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 10 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Berry Creek Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Saratoga in?
Santa Cruz County (7), Santa Clara County (4), San Mateo County (1), and Alameda County (1).
How does Saratoga compare with other California towns?
Saratoga ranks 6th of the 86 California towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.