Location: Mountain View
Top Things to do in Mountain View
Top Restaurants in Mountain View
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Mountain View, California (CA)
Mountain View is a city located in Santa Clara County, California, United States, named for its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. From its origins as a stagecoach stop, it grew to a large suburb with a pedestrian-friendly downtown and a population of 74,066. The city borders Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay to the north, Los Altos to the south, and Moffett Federal Airfield and Sunnyvale to the east.
Restaurants in Mountain View
1. Shoreline Lake Boathouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 213 reviews
A rarity, and a true respite, in Silicon Valley. Offering something for everyone, it's the perfect place for a break from the office, lunch, watersports, picnics, or kid/teen summer camps.
Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States
This is a beautiful spot for a picnic or to rent a boat or to walk around the lake. The walk around the lake is simple, easy and beautiful. You can also go out to some of the back trails such as the Bay Trail and then the Adobe Creek Loop Trail for some easy hikes and bird watching. Bring a mask, it is usually crowded and a jacket as it can get quite breezy and cold out near the bay. Note: When we were there, at least, the restrooms were still open.
2. Mountain View Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By amandamerrittterry - Mountain View, United States
I go every Sunday with friends, rain or shine, and we are never disappointed. The vendors are friendly, the produce and other foods are always fabulous, fresh and well-priced. You need to go early as it gets crowded!!
3. Stevens Creek Trail
4. Bay Trail
5. Rengstorff Park & Pool
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
I took a walk at Rengstoff Community Park in Mountain View This is a very nice larger size park in the Mountain View area. I liked watching the birds and squirrels this visit, The park has a skate board area, playground, sports courts, a swimming pool and activity center. Children were enjoying riding their bikes through the park. The one odd thing is that many are living in trailers on the road along side the park. Just thought I'd mention.
6. St. Stephens Green
7. Google Android Lawn Statues
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By DiscerningEyes - San Jose, United States
A collection of model of desserts after which every version of Android is named like bourbon, cupcake, doughnut, eclairs, froyo, gingerbread, honeycomb, jellybean, kitkat, lollipop, marshmallow, nougat etc. Good for kids and taking pics. The Google merchandise store is close by.
8. NASA Ames Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 174 reviews
This major NASA research center in the heart of Silicon Valley features an interactive visitors center.
