Travel: Mountain View

07 Nov 2026

Mountain View

Food

• Alexander’s Patisserie - French pastries, macarons, and cakes, Castro St
• Asian Box - fast-casual Vietnamese-inspired rice and noodle boxes, Castro St
• Cascal - Spanish and Latin American tapas with a big patio, Castro St
• Doppio Zero - Neapolitan pizza, Castro St
• Eureka! - burgers and craft beer and whiskey, Castro St
• Gelato Classico - gelato and sorbet, Castro St
• Steins Beer Garden - beer garden and gastropub at Castro and Villa
• Sushi Tomi - longtime sushi spot on W Dana St, a block off Castro
• Tea Era - boba and milk tea, Castro St

Sights

• Castro Street - downtown’s main strip of restaurants and cafes
• Computer History Museum - Babbage Difference Engine, early Google server racks, and more
• Google Visitor Experience - Google’s public visitor center, store, and cafe in the Gradient Canopy building
• Mountain View Public Library - downtown library on Franklin St, next to Pioneer Park
• Shoreline Amphitheatre - outdoor concert venue

Parks

• Pioneer Park - small downtown park next to the library and City Hall
• Shoreline Lake - sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding at Shoreline Park
• Shoreline Park - 750-acre bayfront park with trails and birdwatching, home to Shoreline Lake