10 Things to do Good for Kids in Mountain View That You Shouldn't Miss

December 9, 2021 Terina Blouin

Mountain View is a city located in Santa Clara County, California, United States, named for its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. From its origins as a stagecoach stop, it grew to a large suburb with a pedestrian-friendly downtown and a population of 74,066. The city borders Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay to the north, Los Altos to the south, and Moffett Federal Airfield and Sunnyvale to the east.
Restaurants in Mountain View

1. Cuesta Park

615 Cuesta Dr, Mountain View, CA 94040-3764 http://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/parks/parks/default.asp
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Cuesta Park

Reviewed By MaxyG

Every day, every season Cuesta Park is the right place to be. This park has a very highly-rated tennis club, age-appropriate playground equipment, fields for pick-up games, a Bocce court, individual barbecue sites as well as a large group picnic/BBQ area. It's never too noisy. There's plenty of open space and paved paths as well as an un-manicured annex where Great Blue Herons have been seen in the wild grasses. There's always plenty of shade and sunny areas. Groves of tall redwoods and green lawns flowing up and down gentle rises. The park is not completely flat but no area is hard to maneuver on foot, bicycle, wheelchair or stroller. The city hosts concerts some summer evenings; the neighborhood has movie nights and ice-cream socials. The City of Mountain View maintains clean public restrooms and water fountains. TripAdvisor asks when we traveled here so we had to pick a date, but we're really here very often all year 'round.

2. Shoreline Lake Boathouse

3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043-1341 +1 650-965-7474 [email protected] http://shorelinelake.com
Excellent
48%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 213 reviews

Shoreline Lake Boathouse

A rarity, and a true respite, in Silicon Valley. Offering something for everyone, it's the perfect place for a break from the office, lunch, watersports, picnics, or kid/teen summer camps.

Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States

This is a beautiful spot for a picnic or to rent a boat or to walk around the lake. The walk around the lake is simple, easy and beautiful. You can also go out to some of the back trails such as the Bay Trail and then the Adobe Creek Loop Trail for some easy hikes and bird watching. Bring a mask, it is usually crowded and a jacket as it can get quite breezy and cold out near the bay. Note: When we were there, at least, the restrooms were still open.

3. Mountain View Farmers Market

600 W Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041-1315 +1 925-465-4690 http://cafarmersmkts.com/
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Mountain View Farmers Market

Reviewed By amandamerrittterry - Mountain View, United States

I go every Sunday with friends, rain or shine, and we are never disappointed. The vendors are friendly, the produce and other foods are always fabulous, fresh and well-priced. You need to go early as it gets crowded!!

4. Stevens Creek Trail

Sleeper Avenue, Mountain View, CA +1 650-903-6072 http://www.stevenscreektrail.org/
Excellent
52%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 130 reviews

Stevens Creek Trail

5. Moffett Field Historical Society Museum

Severyns Ave., Building 126, Mountain View, CA 94035-0016 +1 650-964-4024 [email protected] http://www.moffettfieldmuseum.org
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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5%
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Moffett Field Historical Society Museum

Reviewed By 24thIDTraveller

Moffett Field is an active base and photo ID is required to enter. The Moffett Field Museum is a must see to relive the time when air shops, capable of holding more than five 747's moved through the skies. The museum has all military uniforms for all the services of the time. Static and interactive displays show life in the Air Ship era. EXAMPLE - an Air Force Uniform which copied US Navy uniforms. EXAMPLE - displays showing the magnificence of Air Ships and their tragic history is all in photo displays.DOCENTS are there to explain the displays and the flight trainers. NICHOLAS VERONICO was there and signed his book on Moffett Field for us. SPEND TIME - Talk with the docents - try out the trainers - read all of the information charts on all of the displays - ask questions. Take a tour outside to see some Spy Planes and listen to their history. SEE THE MAMMOUTH SHELTER FOR THE AIR SHIPS AND BE AMAZED AT THIS MASSIVE STRUCTURE. There are simply to many people to recognize but all of the docents are simply a wealth of knowledge and worth taking time to listen to their presentations.

6. Century Cinema 16

1500 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043-1314 +1 650-961-3828 http://www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1625&
Excellent
55%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 77 reviews

Century Cinema 16

Reviewed By BrittB611 - Tucson, United States

Haven't been to this theater for many years. It was a pleasant experience to return to this Mountain View Theater with it's upgrades. The reclining lounge chairs are first class and the sound not overbearing. It's easy to park and being able to make a reservation on line saved time standing in line for tickets. Parking was easy to find, and it's close to the freeway. People are friendly and there are plenty of things to eat or drink and games to play. I definitely will be back again.

7. Showplace ICON movie theater

275 California Ave, Suite 601, Mountain View, CA 94041-1404 +1 650-695-1190
Excellent
70%
Good
30%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Showplace ICON movie theater

Reviewed By DavidBKarpf - Mountain View, United States

1st time at the Icon, to see Parasite on the big screen (not a huge fan of subtitles on the TV). The film was terrific - know now why it won Best Picture at the Oscars -and the theater was very comfortable. The typical reclining reserved seats, heated (which is nice), and with plenty of space for folks to pass by even when fully reclined (which is great!). Also appreciated is the selection of wine, beer and spirits in the lounge, which one can bring into the theater. They had sonething like 4 chardonnays, but at the suggestion of the bartender (because she asked for a dry wine), my wife chose a sauvignon blancql that she really liked (and a quite generous pour!). And the screen from the 2nd row (B5 & 6) was fine!

8. Rengstorff Park & Pool

201 S Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040-1706 +1 650-903-6326 http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/parks_and_trails/city_parks.asp
Excellent
32%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

Rengstorff Park & Pool

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

I took a walk at Rengstoff Community Park in Mountain View This is a very nice larger size park in the Mountain View area. I liked watching the birds and squirrels this visit, The park has a skate board area, playground, sports courts, a swimming pool and activity center. Children were enjoying riding their bikes through the park. The one odd thing is that many are living in trailers on the road along side the park. Just thought I'd mention.

9. Google Android Lawn Statues

1981 Landings Dr, Mountain View, CA 94043-0801 +1 900-232-7947 http://www.droid-life.com/tag/statue
Excellent
33%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
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4.0 based on 349 reviews

Google Android Lawn Statues

Reviewed By DiscerningEyes - San Jose, United States

A collection of model of desserts after which every version of Android is named like bourbon, cupcake, doughnut, eclairs, froyo, gingerbread, honeycomb, jellybean, kitkat, lollipop, marshmallow, nougat etc. Good for kids and taking pics. The Google merchandise store is close by.

10. NASA Ames Visitor Center

Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA 94035 +1 408-604-6497 http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/exploration.html
Excellent
22%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
17%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 174 reviews

NASA Ames Visitor Center

This major NASA research center in the heart of Silicon Valley features an interactive visitors center.

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