Guidebook for Mountain View
Essentials
Super close and convenient! Snacks, wine, beer, toiletries, prescriptions, etc. Just two blocks away.
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CVS
850 California StSuper close and convenient! Snacks, wine, beer, toiletries, prescriptions, etc. Just two blocks away.
Safeway
570 N Shoreline BlvdClosest chain market. 4 minute drive. 16 minute walk.
Independent grocer. Convenient for groceries. Pop-up Pokie bar and deli inside.
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Ava's Downtown Market & Deli
340 Castro StIndependent grocer. Convenient for groceries. Pop-up Pokie bar and deli inside.
Food Scene
Foodies rejoice! Mountain View is a Bay Area mecca for any type of restaurant you can imagine. So many choices and competition keep the quality bar high.
A favorite of ours! Fantastic Spanish tapas restaurant with huge outdoor seating area. Tip: the appetizer sampler and a pitcher of Sangria is a perfect way to start your evening. Reservations strongly encouraged.
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Cascal
400 Castro StA favorite of ours! Fantastic Spanish tapas restaurant with huge outdoor seating area. Tip: the appetizer sampler and a pitcher of Sangria is a perfect way to start your evening. Reservations strongly encouraged.
House made noodles in your choice of three soup stocks, pork roast, roast garlic, bean sprouts, oh so good! Chicken Karaage is oishi!
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Maru Ichi
368 Castro StHouse made noodles in your choice of three soup stocks, pork roast, roast garlic, bean sprouts, oh so good! Chicken Karaage is oishi!
Something for everyone! The food is tasty and reasonably priced but its popularity makes it noisy during peak hours.
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Crepevine
300 Castro StSomething for everyone! The food is tasty and reasonably priced but its popularity makes it noisy during peak hours.
Great pastries, breads, sandwiches (Avocado Lettuce Tomato is our favorite), salads, & soups. Come here for brunch, lunch or afternoon snack. Free wifi and lots of seating.
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Le Boulanger
650 Castro StGreat pastries, breads, sandwiches (Avocado Lettuce Tomato is our favorite), salads, & soups. Come here for brunch, lunch or afternoon snack. Free wifi and lots of seating.
Great food and great value! Get here early to avoid long waits during lunch and dinner.
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Sushi Tomi
607 W Dana StGreat food and great value! Get here early to avoid long waits during lunch and dinner.
Super-luxe desserts. Art that is almost too pretty to eat but indulge your sweet-tooth anyway... just take a picture first.
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Alexander's Patisserie
209 Castro StSuper-luxe desserts. Art that is almost too pretty to eat but indulge your sweet-tooth anyway... just take a picture first.
Unpretentious non-profit cafe. Favorite haunt of younger silicon valley techies. Open mike nights. Check schedule.
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Red Rock Coffee
201 Castro StUnpretentious non-profit cafe. Favorite haunt of younger silicon valley techies. Open mike nights. Check schedule.
Bustling bar restaurant. Many beers on tap and they have outdoor seating. Better than pub food. The steak is really good and garlic mash potatoes delicious. Can get crowded because it's popular!
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Steins
895 Villa StBustling bar restaurant. Many beers on tap and they have outdoor seating. Better than pub food. The steak is really good and garlic mash potatoes delicious. Can get crowded because it's popular!
Call us biased, but our aspiring pastry chef daughter works here and brings home some of the best pastries this side of the Atlantic!
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Maison Alyzée
212 Castro StCall us biased, but our aspiring pastry chef daughter works here and brings home some of the best pastries this side of the Atlantic!
Creative and tasty Japanese noodle creations. Fantastic service and clean. Worth slurping about!
Udon Mugizo
180 Castro StreetCreative and tasty Japanese noodle creations. Fantastic service and clean. Worth slurping about!
Bustlong and fun outdoor dining establishment that recreates festive German tradition of beer and sausages. Das gute!
Das Bierhauz
135 Castro StreetBustlong and fun outdoor dining establishment that recreates festive German tradition of beer and sausages. Das gute!
Everything Else
Easy transport hub to Bay Area locations.
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Mountain View Caltrain station
Easy transport hub to Bay Area locations.
Sightseeing
The Android statues are a tourist attraction where visitors are encouraged to come take photos. The sculptures are based on the code names for versions of Google's Android mobile operating system, which are named after desserts and sweet treats. Mmmm!
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Estatuas de césped de Google Android
1981 Landings DrThe Android statues are a tourist attraction where visitors are encouraged to come take photos. The sculptures are based on the code names for versions of Google's Android mobile operating system, which are named after desserts and sweet treats. Mmmm!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sakoon
357 Castro StIndian restaurant with a modern twist. So tasty!
Perfect place watch the game on a big screen TV, chomp on a tasty burger and a nice selection of beers on draft.
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St. Stephens Green
223 Castro StPerfect place watch the game on a big screen TV, chomp on a tasty burger and a nice selection of beers on draft.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy the baylands from here. Ride bikes, hike the trails, peddle boats, wind surfing, fly a kite, etc. All sorts of outdoor activities. Golf course nearby.
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Casa de botes de Shoreline Lake
3160 N Shoreline BlvdEnjoy the baylands from here. Ride bikes, hike the trails, peddle boats, wind surfing, fly a kite, etc. All sorts of outdoor activities. Golf course nearby.
Shopping
Fun, quirky gifts. Worth a visit. Clothing, decor, gag-gifts, jewelry, etc.
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Therapy Stores
250 Castro StFun, quirky gifts. Worth a visit. Clothing, decor, gag-gifts, jewelry, etc.
Eclectic spiritual store has many unique gift items. Come explore or meditate next to the indoor water fountain.
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East West Bookshop
324 Castro StEclectic spiritual store has many unique gift items. Come explore or meditate next to the indoor water fountain.