9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Mountain View That You Shouldn't Miss

August 17, 2021 Etsuko Causey

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. Computer History Museum

1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043-1311 +1 650-810-1010 [email protected] http://www.computerhistory.org
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 769 reviews

Computer History Museum

Reviewed By CaBungy - Mountain View, United States

First visits and it was an extremely interesting place to go. Much to see and not enough time ... we will go back.

2. Shoreline Lake Boathouse

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

Mountain View, CA
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Bay Trail

Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States

My husband and I enjoyed a nice walk along the Bay Trail. We liked seeing the rivers, the shrubbery, and birds.

7. 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
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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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.

8. Google Android Lawn Statues

1981 Landings Dr, Mountain View, CA 94043-0801 +1 900-232-7947 http://www.droid-life.com/tag/statue
Excellent
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Poor
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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.

9. NASA Ames Visitor Center

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