A Local's Recommendation for Mountain View
A quaint orchard town turned technology-rich suburb, Mountain View is full of little surprises. Find bits of the past, visions of the future, and the timeless charm of mother nature in this family-friendly destination.
Shoreline Lake is the perfect place to take advantage of the warm Mountain View weather. The aquatic center rents out pedalboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and bikes for reasonable prices, and the wind is great for qualified windsurfers or just for flying a kite. If you're hungry, come by the cafe. You can eat indoors with great views ... More >
Shoreline Lake is the perfect place to take advantage of the warm Mountain View weather. The aquatic center rents out pedalboats, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and bikes for reasonable prices, and the wind is great for qualified windsurfers or just for flying a kite. If you're hungry, come by the cafe. You can eat indoors with great views of the lake, or you can order a picnic basket to take outside onto the grass, or even onto one of the pedalboats! If you're into golf, the golf course is literally right next door, and if the lakeside trail isn't enough of a walk for you, keep going -- the trail connects and continues through the wildlife refuge area in the marshlands.
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The Ames Exploration Center brings space a little bit closer. Go see a genuine rock brought back from the surface of the moon, explore the terrain of Mars, or check out a genuine astronaut capsule. The must-see attraction for the museum is their immersive theater, with a giant screen and interactive models that make you feel like you're really participating in an exploratory adventure to Mars. Kids and adults will both love this place, and best of all, it's open to the public for free.
The staff is well known for being friendly and efficient, and the complimentary breakfast is outstanding.
Hotel Avante is a four-star hotel (one of the few in the area) for unbeatable prices. The lush, contemporary furnishings are a far cry from the typical bland hotel decor, but they're still more than sturdy enough to withstand the antics of the kids. The staff is well known for being friendly and efficient, and the complimentary breakfa... More >
Hotel Avante is a four-star hotel (one of the few in the area) for unbeatable prices. The lush, contemporary furnishings are a far cry from the typical bland hotel decor, but they're still more than sturdy enough to withstand the antics of the kids. The staff is well known for being friendly and efficient, and the complimentary breakfast is outstanding.
We're surrounded by computers every day, but if you've ever wondered how we went from parchment paper to the internet, this museum is a huge eye-opener. It's not just a timeline of technological progression, either. They have computers here that had once been conceived of but never built (until now), working replicas of some of the old... More >
We're surrounded by computers every day, but if you've ever wondered how we went from parchment paper to the internet, this museum is a huge eye-opener. It's not just a timeline of technological progression, either. They have computers here that had once been conceived of but never built (until now), working replicas of some of the oldest computer concepts, the world's first supercomputer, and tons more. You don't have to be a geek to enjoy this, you just have to be curious about how the world as we know it came to be. Stop by the store on your way out and pick up a fun gadget as a souvenir.
You can't go wrong with Italian food, even if you're in the company of picky eaters. Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too has been a local favorite for decades. They offer big portions of traditional, filling meals for reasonable prices. Their service is always prompt and friendly, and the menu is both large and varied. Pasta, pizza, seafood, ... More >
You can't go wrong with Italian food, even if you're in the company of picky eaters. Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too has been a local favorite for decades. They offer big portions of traditional, filling meals for reasonable prices. Their service is always prompt and friendly, and the menu is both large and varied. Pasta, pizza, seafood, eggplant parmesan, you name it, FJ< has it.
| They have computers here that had once been conceived of but never built (until now), working replicas of some of the oldest computer concepts, the world's first supercomputer, and tons more. |
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