If your looking for a quick little getaway for the family, I recommend Picchetti Ranch. Picchetti Ranch is located just a few miles up the road from Stevens Creek Reservoir. The trails here are not very challenging so they are ideal for that less than eager hiker. The most common hike takes you around a seasonal pond. This whole area is a birding hotspot. The pond will usually provide an ideal resting spot for waterfowl early in the year and the surrounding scrub oak habitat is home to Red Tail Hawks and whole host of song birds. The old ranch house is now home of Picchetti Winery. The winery host tastings daily for a $5 fee. The winery also features a wonderful picnic area to unwind after your hike. The local population of wild Peacocks are also very popular with the kids. Fore more info go to www.openspace.org