Mountain View is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, 10 miles north of San Jose and 34 miles south of San Francisco. The city is bordered by Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Sunnyvale. The central location provides easy access to the entire San Francisco Bay Area and northern California cities.

There are plenty of events that go on throughout the year in Mountain View such as: Downtown Spring Parade, Annual Art & Wine Festival, City Yard Sale and the weekly Farmer's Market. Check with the city's website www.ci.mtnview.ca.us under community events to find something fun for you and the family.