A city at the center of it all.
Nestled between the mountains and the bay, Mountain View is a thriving, diverse community, ideally located in the heart of the Silicon Valley (10 miles north of San José, 35 miles south of San Francisco), and home to internationally known corporations as well as dynamic small businesses.
Mountain View offers excellent public services, top-rated schools, and a family-friendly community with vibrant public spaces, restaurants, and entertainment options for young couples and singles. The city is incredibly walkable, with public transit options a short distance away, no matter where you are. It is consistently listed as one of the top cities to live in the U.S.
Mountain View By the Numbers
Population: 80,076
Median age: 35
Median household income: $120,351
Median property value: $2.61M
#SiliconHistory
In 1956, Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory, the first company to develop silicon semiconductor devices in what came to be known as Silicon Valley, was established in Mountain View. Today, many of the largest technology companies in the world make their headquarters in the city, including Google, Mozilla, Symantec, and Intuit. Learn more
#BuriedBones
Early pioneers in Mountain View were often laid to rest in a cemetery between Mercy and Church off Castro Street, now the site of Pioneer Park, home to the City Library.
Where to go
Shoreline Lake Park – In 1968, the City of Mountain View undertook the task of planning a regional park that would provide citizens with environmentally savvy recreation opportunities. The centerpiece, Shoreline Lake is a man-made, 50 acre, salt water lake filled by waters pumped in from the San Francisco Bay that circulate back out into Permanente Creek.
NASA Ames Research Center & Hangar One – One of ten NASA field centers, Ames has led NASA in conducting world-class research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science since 1939. Located at Moffett Field, the center features the world’s biggest wind tunnel, as well as what is now the shell of the famous Hangar One.
Castro Street – Mountain View’s Downtown embodies a unique and authentic character defined by locally-owned shops, restaurants, and cafes. Castro Street is also home to City Hall and a Performing Arts Center.
Where to eat, drink, and hang
Doppio Zero – If you’re looking for authentic Italian pizza, Doppio Zero is the best you’ll find outside of Naples. They also serve the finest cuisine from Campania and the rest of Southern Italy that you’ll find within 100 miles of Mountain View, all with locally-sourced ingredients.
Steins – Steins features an impressive list of permanent house beers and a large rotating selection of local and foreign craft beers. They also offer seasonal house cocktails and a robust wine and spirits list. This spot is a personal favorite for big gatherings, especially the cozy patio area with a fireplace.
Fairchilds Public House – This one-of-a-kind restaurant and bar serves locally-sourced California cuisine along with regional craft beer. As the social center of San Antonio Village, Fairchilds features dynamic spaces including a lively bar, a cozy lounge, and a fresh-air veranda complete with a firepit.
