As the weather warms up, many Mountain View locals find themselves itching to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine, and Shoreline Lake is a popular destination for doing so. Established in 1983, this park has long been home to some of the area's most-used recreational facilities. Water sports enthusiasts appreciate the lake's predictable breezes and […]
If traditional gyms aren’t your thing, try out Center of Balance for a new fitness experience. This airy studio offers Pilates, personal training practice, and CoreAlign for exercise options, with a focus here on stability, flexibility, and empowering every client who walks through the door. Yelp reviewers say the equipment can look a little bit […]
Lagunitas Brewing Company is a favorite local hangout with a chill vibe and great food. The taproom is well-known for its “Around the World” flight of beers, but it also offers beer tours and its lively dining area. Enjoy live music? Relax on the outdoor patio while munching on smoked pork nachos, veggie burgers, and […]
If you love spice, make sure your next dining experience is at Himalayan Kitchen, a family-style restaurant specializing in traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine. Fresh and made-to-order meals are exactly what you’ll find at this Mountain View eatery. Start off with a complimentary glass of chai tea or perhaps a glass of mango lassi, a […]
Enjoy a leisurely happy hour at Scratch, an upscale bar and restaurant that offers specialty drinks and a large American menu. If you're looking for a place to kick back after work before heading home to Brookside Park, this is just the spot. Choose between Scratch's raw bar—offering tropical ceviche and sweet, seasonal oysters—or its […]
Morocco's Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant in the heart of Silicon Valley that offers a truly authentic taste of Morocco. With exceptionally large portions during the “grand meal” lunch (a tradition in many Moroccan households), this casual eatery is a great lunch spot near Brookside Park. On your first visit be sure to try at […]
Expect traditional Japanese cuisine at Sushi Tomi, a casual sushi bar that also offers sake, beer and wine for of-age guests. The crunchy roll and house-fried rice comes highly recommended, as does the orange chicken by regular reviewers. Sushi lovers will also enjoy a blend of avocado, salmon, and cream cheese in the Super Philly […]
Tuesday Morning is an affordable home goods store located in the Cala Shopping Center. For those looking to piece together high-quality home décor for your home at Brookside Park, Tuesday Morning is the place to buy it. Need soap for the guest bathroom? Grab a bottle or two of the good stuff from Tuesday Morning's […]
522 Bryant St Palo Alto, CA 94301 The owner of this fine establishment sells chocolate from his own plantation. The prices are a bit rich but comparable with other chocolates of this quality. Stop by for a tour, we’re sure it’ll be sweet. Lots of puns intended. “The quality of our chocolate starts with the […]
If you're getting tired of the same old American cuisine when you go out for dinner, do something different tonight at Urfa Bistro. The eatery opened three months ago about four miles from Brookside Park and it dishes out a mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. Begin your meal with an order of the […]