Mountain View (California)

Mountain View in California is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Mountain View is one of the major cities that make up Silicon Valley, and has many notable Silicon Valley companies either headquartered there or with a large presence, including Google, Symantec, Nokia and Microsoft.

Travel to Mountain View (California)

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By Rail

Caltrain service connects Mountain View to San Francisco and San Jose (and Gilroy). Almost all Caltrains stop at the Downtown Mountain View Station GPS 37.394394,-122.075872 on Castro Street, including all local and limited-stop trains, and most Baby Bullet trains. All local trains and some limited-stop trains also service the San Antonio Station GPS 37.407222,-122.106944, near the border of Mountain View and Palo Alto.

To get to Amtrak trains from Mountain View, connect at the San Jose Diridon or Santa Clara stations via Caltrain.

There is also a VTA light rail service that connects downtown to several suburban locations in the South Bay. VTA light rail can also be used to connect to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor train (to Sacramento) in Santa Clara.

Fly to Mountain View (California)

Mountain View is reachable from all three Bay Area airports:

• San Francisco International Airport (IATA Flight Code: SFO): The BART train has a stop directly at the airport, which you can ride to the Millbrae transit center. From Millbrae, leave BART and take Caltrain southbound service. If you are taking a taxi, note that San Francisco-based taxis may charge 150% of the normal fare when going more than 15 miles outside the city limit, and the fare is likely to be over $100.
• San Jose (California) | San Jose (IATA Flight Code: SJC): Take a free shuttle to Caltrain's Santa Clara station and then take the northbound train service.Also, you can take a free shuttle to the VTA Metro/Airport station and take the VTA light rail. Taxi fare is likely to be in the $35-45 range.
• Oakland (IATA Flight Code: OAK): Take a shuttle van service. This is the most distant of the three area airports. You can take BART from the new Oakland Airport BART extension, ride to Millbrae station and then connect at Millbrae to Caltrain southbound. Taxi fare from OAK is likely to be about $100.

How to get around in Mountain View (California)

For travel within Mountain View itself and the neighboring area and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)] operates bus and light rail service. The Caltrain, which runs all the way from San Francisco to Gilroy (California) | Gilroy stops in Mountain View as well. Caltrain also provides relatively easy access to both San Francisco and San Jose Airport, via BART or bus connections.

Mountain View is good for cycling: many streets have bike lanes or are wide enough to comfortably support bike traffic. There are several Bay Area BikeShare stations located in Mountain View, as well as in a few neighboring cities.

The downtown area is walkable.

What to see in Mountain View (California)

Google Campus3 - Google's headquarters

• Computer History Museum - 1401 North Shoreline Blvd 37.41430, -122.07737 near Highway 101 ☎ +1 650-810-1010 Opening Hours: W-Su 10AM Monday - 5PM $18, children free - Computer_History_Museum The world's largest and most complete museum on computing history, documenting the area's primary industry. Be prepared for a massive collection of room-sized computers, vacuum tubes, entangled wires, and devices large and small. A geek's delight and a must-see in Silicon Valley.

• Castro Street - 37.3884, -122.0824 - Castro Street is a charming neighborhood full of ethnic diversity and interesting local businesses. Although there is a strong Asian presence among restaurants and retail outlets, many different cultures are represented along these blocks. There is a weekly farmers' market and on certain Thursdays it is home to a great street fair with vendors and a classic vehicle show. Also convenient access from public transportation by way of several trains and buses. If you live near this area or in most of Mountain View, Google provides free Wi-Fi internet all over (though it is spotty in many locations).

• Google Headquarters - Googleplex - 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy 37.42200, -122.08407 - Googleplex Googleplex_HQ . Drive around the large campus of buildings to see where all the geeks work and get a taste of the mischievious Google corporate culture. The campus is also a 10 to 30 min walk from the Computer History Museum depending on where exactly you want to go. Make sure to take a picture in front of the huge bunch of Android statues on the Google Android lawn on Landings Dr. They are located right next to the company store, which sells a wide range of rather affordable swag and has a Google bike to take pictures on. On your way, have fun spotting the colorful bikes (easy) and the "Noogle" propeller hats bestowed upon new employees (less easy, but worth it!), and the various Android statues hidden between the buildings. Google is arguably the friendliest of all tech giants with tourists—the Googleplex's courtyard, complete with a dinosaur skeleton, is open for selfie takers—but, as with the rest of Silicon Valley, no public tours are available.

• Shoreline Wildlife Refuge Area and Trail - 37.43166, -122.08752 In Shoreline Park at the end of Shoreline Boulevard ☎ +1 650 903-6392 Once the site for dumping trash, Mountain View closed this area as a dump and turned it into a park instead. Now it's a beautiful 700-acre park with a saltwater lake, golf course, rolling grassy hills, and bay trails.

• Hacker Dojo - hackerspace - 599 Fairchild Dr 37.40306, -122.04987 - Non-profit community center for geeks.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Mountain View (California)

• Shoreline Amphitheatre - 1 Amphitheatre Parkway 37.42669, -122.08074 Off Shoreline Boulevard near Highway 101 ☎ +1 650-967-3000 Outdoor concert venue with huge tent cover, location for many large Bay Area concerts as well as community events.

• Century Cinemas 16 - 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd 37.41456, -122.08112 ☎ +1 650-960-0970 Large movie theater with ample parking showing recent big movies.

• Shoreline Aquatic Center - 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd 37.43270, -122.08814 in Shoreline Regional Park at the end of Shoreline Blvd ☎ +1 650-965-7474 Water sports center with boating, windsurfing, and other aquatic activities. Equipment rental available.

• Stevens Creek Trail - 37.41014, -122.06743 - Good for walking or riding a bike.

• NASA Ames Research Center | arc-@ 37.40886, -122.06446 Moffett Federal Airfield, off Highway 101 ☎ +1 650 604-6497 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10AM Monday - 4PM, Sa- Sunday Noon-4PM - Ames Research Center NASA Ames Visitor Center.JPG Founded in 1939, Ames Research Center has evolved into one of the nation's premier research labs. Ames provides the products, technologies and services that enable NASA missions and, in turn, expand human knowledge.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Mountain View (California)

Mountain View has many big-box stores including REI, Best Buy, IKEA, and Costco near the Highway 101 Rengstorff exit. And Walmart, Target, Ross, Kohl's, and Safeway are in the San Antonio shopping center.

• Farmers' Market - Mountain View Caltrain Station, 600 West Evelyn Ave 37.39429, -122.07646 Opening Hours: Sunday 9AM–1PM Features fresh produce and prepared foods from farmers and small food producers in the area. On '49ers game Sundays and the market is relocated to the junction of Bryant St. and California St. a few blocks away.

Halal Restaurants in Mountain View (California)

{{Eatpricerange | Under $10 | $10 - $20 | Over $20 ]] Castro Street is the main street in the downtown area with some Halal restaurants. East and South Asian food is available in abundance, but it is by no means the only choice. Watch the hours of operation; most restaurants in Mountain View are not open very late. There are some wonderful Mexican restaurants in the area serving Poblano style food.

• Gelato Classico - 241 Castro Street 37.39315, -122.07896 - Italian ice cream. A local favorite, with long lines out the door during peak hours.

• The Posh Bagel - 444 Castro Street 37.39063, -122.08130 - Bagels, sandwiches, crepes, and grilled panini.

• Amarin (Thai) Cuisine - 174 Castro Street 37.39432, -122.07899 ☎ +1 650-988-9323 Good (Thai) food. Also has branches in Santa Clara and San Jose.

• Amber - 2290 W. El Camino Real 37.39766, -122.10421 - Indian.

• Bangkok Spoon - 702 Villa Street 37.39363, -122.07793
• Cafe Baklava - 341 Castro Street 37.39194, -122.07978 - Turkish Halal Food

• Fiesta del Mar - 1005 Shoreline Ave 37.40869, -122.07779 - Serves delicious sea food dishes as well as the famous and elusive Enjococado Chicken.

• Fiesta del Mar Too - 735 Villa Street 37.39342, -122.07836
• Fu Lam Mum - 153 Castro Street 37.39432, -122.07839 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - midnight every day Dim sum is the staple of this restaurant, so come here hungry! Most dim sum plates cost between $3–5, and with the endless parade of food being served, you're guaranteed to walk away full. The shrimp and pea sprout dumplings come recommended.

• Garden Fresh - 1245 West El Camino Real 37.38788, -122.08903 ☎ +1 650-961-7795 Vegetarian (Vegan) Chinese.

• Hong Kong Bistro - 147 Castro Street 37.39438, -122.07834 - Asian-style food from Hong Kong, vestiges of a colonial era. One of the few restaurants in Mountain View open late; serving until midnight.

• Kirin Chinese Restaurant - 485 Castro Street 37.39034, -122.08091 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight every day Look past the fish tank crawling with lobsters outside and look in for some affordable and tasty Chinese food. Parking is accessible and the service is quick.

• Krung (Thai) - 590 Showers Dr 37.40229, -122.11064 San Antonio Shopping Center - (Thai).

• La Fiesta | 240 Villa Street 37.39160, -122.07293 about a 10 minutes walk east of Castro St., just past a bunch of vehicle mechanic shops ☎ +1 650-968-1364 Mexican food

• Napoletana Pizzeria - 1910 W. El Camino Real 37.39379, -122.09716 in a shopping area on El Camino Real ☎ +1 650 969-4884 Moderate Only certified authentic Italian pizza in the South Bay. An experience.

• New Mongolian BBQ - 304 Castro Street 37.39250, -122.08014 - Relatively affordable all-you-can-eat Mongolian BBQ (fill a bowl with ingredients and Sauces, and it will be cooked for you)

• Shezan - 216 Castro Street 37.39370, -122.07942 - The location formerly occupied by Sue's Kitchen (and Godavari, in another incarnation) now holds a (Pakistani) restaurant with superb food full of subtle flavors.

• Shiva's - 800 California Street 37.39164, -122.08081 - Shiva's has been reviewed as one of the top north Indian restaurants in the Bay area. Lunch buffet is a popular choice. Good for group dining.

• St. Stephens Green - 223 Castro Street 37.39342, -122.07890 - Stiff drinks, good pub food and plenty of standing space available, Street Stephens Green is perfect for happy hour drinks or just a casual meet up with friends. Although an Irish pub, it seems that hip hop is the vibe of choice here.

• Taquería Los Charros - 854 West Dana Street 37.39297, -122.08029 - Mexican food. Excellent tacos, and many other choices. Very affordable for the Castro St. area.

• Tied House Cafe and Brewery - 954 Villa Street 37.39472, -122.08064 - American.

• Vaso Azzurro - 108 Castro Street 37.39502, -122.07856 - Italian food, served in a restaurant with substantially-Italian-speaking staff

• Vive Sol - 2020 W. El Camino Real 37.39532, -122.09964 ☎ +1 650-938-2020 Specializes in cuisine from the Pueblo region of Mexico. An outdoor seating area makes this a great place to go on a warm summer evening.

• Chef Zhao Bistro - 400 Moffett Blvd 37.3994, -122.0774 in Moffet Plaza ☎ +1 650 262-9728 Opening Hours: Lunch 11:30AM–2PM. Dinner starts at 5PM. Closed Mondays $15 Sichuan Chinese food focused on fresh food in an unfussy setting. Try traditional dishes like pig's feet or goat, or American favorites like General Tao's Chicken. Take out or dine-in.

• Cascal - 400 Castro Street 37.39118, -122.08117 - Excellent Latin American Tapas, particularly good for sharing food in groups.

• Chez TJ - 938 Villa Street 37.39462, -122.08048 next to Tied House ☎ +1 650 964-9647 Swanky, Michelin-starred restaurant.

• Scratch - 401 Castro Street 37.39092, -122.08025 ☎ +1 650-237-3131 Updated American comfort food. It has a great bar with unusual, craft selections of American distilled spirits. Also, good soups, salads, and appetizers. Main courses are inconsistent but many are quite good.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Mountain View (California)

Mountain View (California) - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Mountain View (California), is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Mountain View (California). This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Mountain View (California) and its surrounding regions.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Best Western Mountain View Inn - 2300 West El Camino Real 37.39776, -122.10530 +1-800-785-0005 +1 650 962-9011
• Holiday Inn Express - 1561 West El Camino Real 37.38937, -122.09192 ☎ +1 650-967-7888
• Hotel Strata - 93 West El Camino Real 37.38133, -122.07584 +1-800-445-7774 +1 650-967-4834
• Hotel Aria - 2700 W. El Camino Real 37.40432, -122.11686 ☎ +1 650-559-9115 +1 650-559-9045 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM
• Hotel Zico - 200 E. El Camino Real 37.37955, -122.06872 ☎ +1 650 969-8200
• Quality Inn & Suites Hotel - 5 Fairchild Dr 37.40649, -122.06412 ☎ +1 650-934-0155 +1 650-968-9562 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon
• Ramada Limited - 55 Fairchild Dr 37.40629, -122.06397 ☎ +1 650-967-6856 +1 650-964-4542 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon
• Super 8 Mountain View - 1665 El Camino Real 37.39002, -122.09351 ☎ +1 650-969-9641

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