Castro Street in downtown Mountain View is the place to be on Thursday, July 23, when the city continues its tradition of hosting Thursday Night Live, a repeat event throughout the last nine summers. The street will be closed to traffic, allowing folks to stroll around enjoying live music, restaurant and shopping specials, a classic/custom […]
The newly renovated Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts showcases performing artists of all types. Plays, magic acts, and musical performances are just some of the cultural events audiences flock to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts to see. Locals say the performances here are very enjoyable, and they like that the […]
Fireworks Ceramics is a paint-your-own pottery studio with plenty of different types of ceramics to choose from. Regulars say the staff is friendly and eager to explain how the process works. You can choose from a range of different paints to decorate your piece. You may want to make a reservation, however, because Fireworks Ceramics […]
If you’re looking for a real neighborhood park, Cuesta Park is the place for you. Located close to the high school and residential area, this park is a great place for hikers and bikers. The trails wind around wooded areas of the park, giving you a relaxed, secluded feeling. Two big playgrounds are available for […]
It’s just a short drive from work or home in Mountain View to get to fun on the water at the Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center and Café. Have you ever wanted to learn how to sail? Shoreline’s man-made lake is the perfect spot to learn the ins and outs of how to operate a sailing […]
Whether you’re looking to improve the look of your home or yourself, in Mountain View, everyone can use a little Therapy. This downtown store has an eclectic mix of furniture, home goods, and clothing options. Want to upgrade the look of your living room, den, or guest room? You can find some beautiful sofas, chairs, […]
Kids and adults will enjoy a day on Deer Hollow Farm, a 162-year-old teaching farm that hosts 126,000 annual visitors. Here, you can expect to cross paths with cows, chickens, goats, sheep, and many more farm animals roaming the area. Kids will love taking a “Meet the Animals” tour to learn about the animals. Presentations […]
The world of computers exploded in Silicon Valley, so it only makes sense that the Computer History Museum is in Mountain View. Over 1,100 artifacts have a home here, including some of the world's first computers, which date back to the 1940s and 1950s. These early computers used punch cards to store data, and the […]
Before going to the big supermarket, go fresh and local at the Milk Pail Market. This former dairy converted to an outdoor European-style market quite a few years ago, and locals continue to benefit from the selection of fresh dairy and produce items. Walk around and check out the displays of fresh fruits and vegetables. […]
Learn more about the technological advances made by the exploration of space at the NASA Ames Research and Visitor Center in Mountain View. One of ten research centers operated by NASA, the Ames Center has spearheaded research and development in the fields of supercomputing, robotics, lunar science, and flight testing. The Visitor’s Center features exhibits […]