Guidebook for Mountain View
Food Scene
Best pizza dough made in wood-fire oven! Creative toppings on pizzas and pastas.
22 locals recommend
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
880 Santa Cruz AveBest pizza dough made in wood-fire oven! Creative toppings on pizzas and pastas.
Pho To Chau
853 Villa StBEST pho in the area! Love the soup/ broth and budget friendly!
10min walk to Omelette House - popular local breakfast spot with freshly squeezed juice, omelettes, pancakes & waffles!
Omelette House @ Ava's
340 Castro Street10min walk to Omelette House - popular local breakfast spot with freshly squeezed juice, omelettes, pancakes & waffles!
Drinks & Nightlife
Molly Magees
241 Castro StPopular local pub for happy hours afterwork, many Meetups held here.
Cascal
400 Castro StJazz nights on 1st and 3rd Fridays, great cocktails
Sightseeing
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdYou are in Silicon Valley after all!
Visit the Google headquarters and spot the iconic bikes, Android mascots and more!
313 locals recommend
Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyVisit the Google headquarters and spot the iconic bikes, Android mascots and more!
Parks & Nature
Scenic spot for bird-watching, biking, running, golfing & other recreational activities.
96 locals recommend
Shoreline Lake Boathouse
3160 N Shoreline BlvdScenic spot for bird-watching, biking, running, golfing & other recreational activities.
A football field size public park 2min walk away! There's a playground for children near the entrance.
25 locals recommend
Eagle Park
650 Franklin StA football field size public park 2min walk away! There's a playground for children near the entrance.
Pioneer Memorial Park
1146 Church StSmall park for a walk, jog, or a picnic!
Arts & Culture
Weekly shows, check for current shows at: http://www.mvcpa.com
47 locals recommend
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro StWeekly shows, check for current shows at: http://www.mvcpa.com
5min walk to MV public library, there's a great children's section!
27 locals recommend
Mountain View Public Library
585 Franklin St5min walk to MV public library, there's a great children's section!
Essentials
Grocery store with fresh produce, meat & seafood counter. There's a breakfast cafe and a Poke bar in here too!
53 locals recommend
Ava's Downtown Market & Deli
340 Castro StGrocery store with fresh produce, meat & seafood counter. There's a breakfast cafe and a Poke bar in here too!
Pan-Asian grocery store, stocking food imported from China / Taiwan / Thailand / Philippines and more. There's a meat and seafood counter, bakery, and hot food section serving dim sum & bubble tea.
44 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
1350 Grant RdPan-Asian grocery store, stocking food imported from China / Taiwan / Thailand / Philippines and more. There's a meat and seafood counter, bakery, and hot food section serving dim sum & bubble tea.
Japanese grocery market with fresh produce, sushi counter, large selection of sake and beers, and a hot food counter.
9 locals recommend
Nijiya Market
143 E El Camino RealJapanese grocery market with fresh produce, sushi counter, large selection of sake and beers, and a hot food counter.
Closest CVS to the apartment, about 10min walk. CVS has a full service pharmacy.
52 locals recommend
CVS
850 California StClosest CVS to the apartment, about 10min walk. CVS has a full service pharmacy.
2 options for wash and dry services:
Option 1: pay as you go
Option 2: pre-pay a certain amount and get VIP treatment
Option 1: Drop-off or pick-up your clothes at store, $1.49 per pound for wash and fold.
Option 2: Price depends on volume of laundry.
* Pre-pay $100, for 10% discount. Pre-pay $250 for a 25% discount. Discounts are applied automatically.
* Pre-paid amounts never expire.
* As pre-paid VIP, you get free pick-up and drop-off of clothes at your place.
Axess Cleaners, Inc
650 Castro St2 options for wash and dry services:
Option 1: pay as you go
Option 2: pre-pay a certain amount and get VIP treatment
Option 1: Drop-off or pick-up your clothes at store, $1.49 per pound for wash and fold.
Option 2: Price depends on volume of laundry.
* Pre-pay $100, for 10% discount. Pre-pay $250 for a 25% discount. Discounts are applied automatically.
* Pre-paid amounts never expire.
* As pre-paid VIP, you get free pick-up and drop-off of clothes at your place.
Entertainment & Activities
Century Cinema 16
1500 N Shoreline Blvd