Mountain View

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Mountain View City Overview

Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, California, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is famous for being the home of Google's global headquarters, the Googleplex. It offers a vibrant downtown and views of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Location and Climate

Mountain View is located at the south end of the San Francisco Bay. It has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. It is bordered by Palo Alto and Sunnyvale.

Best Time to Visit

Mountain View is pleasant year-round. Summers are warm and sunny. The Art & Wine Festival in September is a major event.

Best Ways to Get Around

The Caltrain station downtown connects to San Francisco and San Jose. The VTA light rail also serves the city. The city is very bike-friendly with many trails.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Visit the Computer History Museum: Explore the world's largest collection of computing artifacts and learn about the information age.
  2. Walk around the Googleplex: Walk around the campus of Google (buildings are private, but the grounds and Android statues are popular photo ops).
  3. Stroll Castro Street: Experience the lively downtown area filled with diverse restaurants, cafes, and shops.
  4. Explore Shoreline at Mountain View: Enjoy the wildlife sanctuary, rent a boat on the saltwater lake, or play golf at this large park.
  5. See a Concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre: Catch a live music performance at this large outdoor venue.
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