What are the best things to do in Mountain View at night?

At night, Mountain View is a cultural playground with a mix of restaurants, bars, clubs, music venues, and entertainment. Experience Mountain View's upbeat nightlife scene at popular spots like Molly Magees, St. Stephen's Green, Opal and Monte Carlo on Castro Street. Enjoy live theater and plays at the Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Mountain View and outdoor concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Embrace the local nightlife at Tied House, the oldest brewery in Silicon Valley or Steins Beer Garden, all within walking distance of Hotel Strata.

Can you visit the Google campus?

Located in Mountain View, Google headquarters is open to the public and cool place to visit when in Silicon Valley. You can walk the beautiful campus with green space, public art and statues, and self driving cars. While there are no official tours and most buildings are only open to employees, Googleplex is a must see for techies and pop culture lovers. If you know someone with work at Google, you may be able to tour some of the offices to get a real perspective on the world's most cutting-edge technology pioneers.

Where can I go for a walk or run in Mountain View?

Visitors to Mountain View will find several walking and running trails near Hotel Strata, including Stevens Creek Trail - ¼ mile south of the hotel - Shoreline Park, which is 3 miles from the hotel, and Stanford Dish Hiking Trail, which is 6.6 miles north.

Where can I go shopping in Mountain View?

Mountain View offers diverse shopping experiences. Hotel Strata is within minutes of Silicon Valley's best shopping destinations, including: Stanford Shopping Center - 7.1 miles north Great Mall Milpitas - 12.5 miles east. Westfield Valley Fair Mall - 9 miles Santana Row - 9 miles

Where should I go for a day trip in Northern California?

Take a day trip from Silicon valley and explore the Bay Area and Northern California's coast from Hotel Strata in Mountain View. Discover beautiful destinations just an hour away, including Santa Cruz with its beach and classic boardwalk and amusement park. Head down the coast to Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur edged by the dramatic Pacific Ocean. San Francisco is an hour drive north and the Sonoma and Napa wine countries are two hours away.

What are some free things to do in Silicon Valley?

Take a Silicon Valley technology detox and explore the many fun and free attractions, outdoor activities and events. Here are our favorite free places to visit in Silicon Valley: Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve Mt Umunhum in the Santa Cruz Mountains Google Campus Stanford University San Jose Municipal Rose Garden Nasa Ames Research Center Gift Shop Alum Rock Park Plaza de César Chávez in Downtown San Jose

Discover the Best Things to Do in Mountain View and Silicon Valley

Tucked between the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View, California, is vibrant city with small town charm and a tech-driven energy.

Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Mountain View boasts some of the Bay Area's best attractions, entertainment, sports, dining, and events. Walk a few blocks to downtown Mountain View lined with restaurants, bars, and cultural activities, like the Center for the Performing Arts and Mountain View Farmers' Market. Enjoy outdoor concerts at Shoreline Amphitheater. See multi-media exhibits and the world's first computer at the Computer History Museum. Catch the San Francisco 49ers play at Levi's Stadium, or take the kids to California's Great America, the Bay Area's ultimate theme park with raging coasters. Tour the NASA Ames Research Center and see interactive exhibits that highlight famous missions and spacecraft, including a fight through the Milky Way.

Hotel Strata is also close to many of the world's largest technology companies in Mountain View and Silicon Valley, including Google, LinkedIn, Yahoo, Apple, Intuit, Symantec, and the Mozilla Foundation. With our complimentary shuttle service, you'll find the best things to do in Mountain View, CA, just minutes away from us.

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Shoreline Amphitheatre & Park

4.22 miles from hotel More Shoreline Amphitheatre & Park Details

Computer History Museum

3.14 miles from hotel More Computer History Museum Details

NASA Ames Research Center

3.46 miles from hotel More NASA Ames Research Center Details

Downtown Mountain View

0.94 miles from hotel More Downtown Mountain View Details

California's Great America

7.36 miles from hotel More California's Great America Details

Mountain View Farmers Market

1.78 miles from hotel More Mountain View Farmers Market Details

Levi's Stadium

7.38 miles from hotel More Levi's Stadium Details

The Rengstorff House

5.31 miles from hotel More The Rengstorff House Details

Rancho San Antonio Preserve

6.38 miles from hotel More Rancho San Antonio Preserve Details

Googleplex

4.62 miles from hotel More Googleplex Details

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