Guidebook for Mountain View
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Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyGoogle Complex
Caltrain - Train that runs from San Jose to San Francisco (stop at Millbrae to get to SFO airport).
102 locals recommend
Mountain View Station
600 W Evelyn AveCaltrain - Train that runs from San Jose to San Francisco (stop at Millbrae to get to SFO airport).
Can fly into this airport and take Bart to Caltrain (Millbrae station transfer) and avoid HWY 101 traffic
263 locals recommend
San Francisco International Airport
Can fly into this airport and take Bart to Caltrain (Millbrae station transfer) and avoid HWY 101 traffic
Closest airport to us - SW airlines flies into here for pretty cheap compared to SFO. Great airport - never has long lines.
272 locals recommend
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdClosest airport to us - SW airlines flies into here for pretty cheap compared to SFO. Great airport - never has long lines.
Stanford University
450 Serra MallUniversity nearby
Sofia University
1069 E Meadow CirUniversity nearby
Great mountain top winery for a great view and outdoor concerts during the summer
79 locals recommend
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdGreat mountain top winery for a great view and outdoor concerts during the summer
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealWhole foods neaby
Target
555 Showers DrNearby Target
Fun day trip to the beach - bring a jacket - weather can get foggy/windy
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun day trip to the beach - bring a jacket - weather can get foggy/windy
Great redwood California state park in Santa Cruz mountains
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdGreat redwood California state park in Santa Cruz mountains
Beautiful area for hiking along the beach - bring a jacket (can get quite foggy/cold at the beach)
55 locals recommend
Dunes Beach
Beautiful area for hiking along the beach - bring a jacket (can get quite foggy/cold at the beach)
Food Scene
OMG so good! Recommend the vanilla bean and macaroons. Actually everything I have had there is amazing. Great for an evening treat or a date or coffee with a friend.
35 locals recommend
Alexander's Patisserie
209 Castro StOMG so good! Recommend the vanilla bean and macaroons. Actually everything I have had there is amazing. Great for an evening treat or a date or coffee with a friend.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cascal
400 Castro StFriday nights they have a live band (not to mention the Tapas are amazing.
Sightseeing
Lost boys was filmed here. Watch surfers seemingly surf into the cliffs. Beautiful beaches, boardwalk, and generally a fun town.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
Lost boys was filmed here. Watch surfers seemingly surf into the cliffs. Beautiful beaches, boardwalk, and generally a fun town.
Shopping
Castro Street
Castro StreetLots of fun shops on Castro street.
Essentials
Great price for farm fresh vegetables. Lots of organic choices. Even a good wine section!
28 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
630 San Antonio RdGreat price for farm fresh vegetables. Lots of organic choices. Even a good wine section!
Trader Joe's
590 Showers DrOpen until 9 PM.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
891 East El Camino RealClose by rental car company.