Santa Clara County

Cupertino

Tree-lined streets at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains

01 — Welcome

Welcome to Cupertino

Cupertino sits in the west Santa Clara Valley, where the flat valley floor meets the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Stevens Creek runs through the city, and open space preserves such as Rancho San Antonio and Fremont Older are a short drive from most neighborhoods.

Most of the housing is single-family, including mid-century ranch homes and Eichler tracts such as Fairgrove in the Rancho Rinconada area, along with scattered Eichlers in Monta Vista. Townhomes and condominiums are concentrated along Stevens Creek Boulevard and near Main Street Cupertino, and homes on larger lots sit in the western foothills.

02 — Things to do

Around Cupertino

Memorial ParkCupertino's largest city park, with a lawn, gazebo, amphitheater, lit softball field, tennis courts and a picnic area on Stevens Creek Boulevard.
Blackberry FarmA seasonal city park on San Fernando Avenue with picnic areas and a section of the Stevens Creek Trail running alongside the creek.
McClellan Ranch PreserveAn 18-acre former horse ranch on McClellan Road with a creekside nature trail and a historic blacksmith shop that hosts monthly demonstrations.
Rancho San Antonio PreserveMidpeninsula open space and an adjoining county park off Cristo Rey Drive with more than 25 miles of trails into the foothills.
Fremont Older PreserveA 739-acre open space preserve between Cupertino and Saratoga with trails up to Hunter's Point and Maisie's Peak and views across the valley.
Stevens Creek County ParkSanta Clara County's first county park, on Stevens Canyon Road, with multi-use trails, picnic areas and a reservoir open to non-motorized and limited-power boating.
Main Street CupertinoA walkable shopping and dining center on Stevens Creek Boulevard with restaurants, cafes and a public green.
Apple Park Visitor CenterA public visitor center on North Tantau Avenue with a store, cafe, rooftop terrace and an augmented-reality model of the Apple Park campus.

03 — Getting around

Commute & transit

Cupertino is a driving-oriented city with direct freeway access to I-280 and CA-85, and VTA buses connect it to Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose. There is no Caltrain or light rail station in the city; the closest Caltrain stops are in Sunnyvale.

I-280CA-85

VTA Routes 23, 25, 51 and 55, plus Rapid 523, all of which serve the De Anza College stop
Nearest Caltrain station: Sunnyvale (outside the city)

48Walk Score®

32Transit Score®

65Bike Score®

City averages from Walk Score; scores for a specific address vary.

04 — Schools

Public school districts

Cupertino Union School District · Elementary & middle (TK–8)
Fremont Union High School District · High school (9–12)

School assignments depend on the exact address and can change. Confirm with the district before you buy.

05 — Local resources

06 — Questions

Which public school districts serve Cupertino addresses?

Most Cupertino addresses are served by Cupertino Union School District for TK–8 and Fremont Union High School District for grades 9–12. District lines do not follow city limits exactly, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with each district's school locator.

Is there a Caltrain or light rail station in Cupertino?

No. Cupertino has no rail station; the nearest Caltrain stop is Sunnyvale station on Evelyn Avenue. VTA buses, including Rapid 523, connect Cupertino with Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose.

What kinds of homes are found in Cupertino?

Single-family homes make up much of the housing, from 1950s and 1960s ranch homes and Eichlers to newer rebuilds. Townhomes and condominiums are clustered along major corridors such as Stevens Creek Boulevard, and larger hillside lots sit toward the western foothills.

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