Saratoga has historically been a retreat and residence for prominent figures in entertainment, literature, and technology.
* **Steven Spielberg:** Iconic film director; graduated from Saratoga High School. * **Joan Fontaine:** Academy Award-winning actress who lived in Saratoga during her early life. * **Olivia de Havilland:** Academy Award-winning actress (and sister to Joan Fontaine) who also grew up in the area. * **Chuck Robbins:** CEO of Cisco Systems; known to have resided in Saratoga. * **James Woods:** Actor and producer; attended local schools. * **Marv Owen:** Former Major League Baseball player.