Between Los Gatos and Saratoga, running along and through Monte Sereno, lies the upscale area "west of Highway 9".  The area sits under the graceful mount, El Sereno.  Winding roads snake up the coastal foothills, offering views of small valleys, green mountains Silicon Valley & Santa Clara County in the distance.  Most of the homes in these neighborhoods sit on large parcels of land, usually an acre or more.