Mountain View

 

From its modest beginning as a stagecoach stop along El Camino Real in 1850 to a flourishing farming community in the 1900s, Mountain View has evolved into a tech community. This vibrant, private neighborhood is home to the world's most notable companies, such as Google, LinkedIn, and Symantec, creating a modern and revamped atmosphere. Mountain View residents are highly welcoming and enjoy various nightlife options, thrilling outdoor adventures, and delightful neighborhoods.

 

Located on San Francisco Bay, Mountain View has picture-perfect skies and consistently pleasant temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities. It also features various downtown apartments and more spacious ranches, from single-family homes on cheerful, kid-friendly streets to beautiful apartments overlooking Castro Street. You will also access excellent dining and shopping destinations, historic places, and top schools.

 

 

Mountain View offers a city-like feel and is centrally located in Silicon Valley, making it easy to commute to nearby cities. It is mainly filled with enthusiastic entrepreneurs, hard-working techies, and young couples who enjoy the laid-back vibe and technology-centered lifestyle. The bustling downtown area offers the exclusive activities of a large city, and it is very walkable, where you can explore it on foot, strolling along fine restaurants and bars, an iconic amphitheater, boutique shopping centers, and art galleries. Also, there are plenty of trails and parks, unique neighborhoods, and several top public schools.

 

Mountain View has numerous places to enjoy your favorite meal, shop for quality products, and have fun. One of the top places to eat is Scratch, an elegant New American restaurant serving refined comfort food in an elegant, warmly lit atmosphere. It offers a peaceful outdoor dining experience in downtown Mountain View with a wide selection of wine and favorite dishes, from appetizers and sandwiches to flatbreads, entrees, and sides.

 

If you prefer French delicacies, check out Chez TJ along Villa Street, a contemporary French cuisine diner uniquely set in one of the most historic Victorian homes. Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant has 31 beers on tap and serves New American sliders and burgers along with traditional favorites like short rib and sirloin steak.

 

Step into Rose International Market when shopping around Mountain View. The grocery store is a one-stop shop offering specialty groceries, high-quality Halal meat, traditionally made Persian delicacies, and seasonal produce. You can also check out San Antonio Center along El Camino Real, anchored by big-box stores, a grocery market, professional services, and various dining options. Meanwhile, reliable chains Whole Foods and Costco offer fresh ingredients and wholesale goods.

 

If you are outdoorsy or crave unique attractions and special events, Mountain View offers everything for people of all ages. Bring your dog to Stevens Creek Trail, a five-mile paved pedestrian pathway with under crossings, bridges, and an overpass (its natural features include woodlands, tidal marshes, and the eponymous creek). Stevens Creek Trail runs north-south through the Googleplex and terminates at San Francisco Bay.

 

Cuesta Park is another excellent place to explore, featuring wide-open spaces and shaded parts with a kid's playground, BBQ facilities, and tennis courts. Mountain View's main street, Castro Street, is another attractive, pedestrian-only spot packed with boutiques, fine restaurants, bars, and cafes.

 

If you want to explore the community's history, Computer History Museum is a place to be, with guided tours, exhibits of favorite artifacts, and deep history of computers.

 

Golf lovers can spend their time at Shoreline Golf Links, nestled among the picturesque 750-acre shoreline at Mountain View Park. In addition, you can visit Shoreline Amphitheatre, an outdoor amphitheater that regularly hosts high-profile concerts, music festivals (Lollapalooza and Ozzfest), and developer conferences (e.g., Google I/O). Mountain Farmers' Market, with over 80 vendors is selling several standard and organic products from all over the state.

 

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