Guidebook for Mountain View
Food Scene
Delicious Italian joint with impeccable service. Try the Plum Wine at their bar -- it's a treat if you've never had it!
7 locals recommend
Don Giovanni
235 Castro StDelicious Italian joint with impeccable service. Try the Plum Wine at their bar -- it's a treat if you've never had it!
Beautifully designed treats that taste as good as they look. Stumptown Coffee from Oregon is brewed on-site.
35 locals recommend
Alexander's Patisserie
209 Castro StBeautifully designed treats that taste as good as they look. Stumptown Coffee from Oregon is brewed on-site.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish dive bar with a friendly staff (once you get to know them!). Live DJ on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
44 locals recommend
Molly Magees
241 Castro StIrish dive bar with a friendly staff (once you get to know them!). Live DJ on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Dance the night away with live DJ's and plenty of people.
35 locals recommend
Opal Event Center and Social Club
251 Castro StreetDance the night away with live DJ's and plenty of people.
Sightseeing
Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyNo visit to Mountain View is complete without seeing the Googleplex!
Arts & Culture
This facility, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, showcases a wide range of computer history, from the Abacus to the Supercomputer.
255 locals recommend
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdThis facility, which was made possible by a generous donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, showcases a wide range of computer history, from the Abacus to the Supercomputer.
Parks & Nature
Bike rentals (including tandem), kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboating, sailing, and more. Great day at the lake for the family!
78 locals recommend
Shoreline Lake Park
3160 N Shoreline BlvdBike rentals (including tandem), kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboating, sailing, and more. Great day at the lake for the family!
Essentials
Groceries, but BE PREPARED FOR LONG LINES. Customer service at this location is AWFUL, but unless you want to pay (a lot) more at the local shops, it's the place to go. They typically have excellent prices on meat products.
71 locals recommend
Safeway
570 N Shoreline BlvdGroceries, but BE PREPARED FOR LONG LINES. Customer service at this location is AWFUL, but unless you want to pay (a lot) more at the local shops, it's the place to go. They typically have excellent prices on meat products.
Getting Around
Caltrain is the best way to get to San Francisco on a budget.
102 locals recommend
Mountain View Station
600 W Evelyn AveCaltrain is the best way to get to San Francisco on a budget.