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Things to see in Mountain View (United States): 25 places and when to go
Mountain View is a town in United States, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), Museums and art (5), History (5). The best known are Computer History Museum, Stanford Memorial Church and Cantor Arts Center. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 37.4133, -122.0682
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (8) · Museums and art (5) · History (5) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2) · Nature (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 36 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mountain View
The places in and around Mountain View, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Computer History MuseumMuseum in Mountain View, California813 m
- Stanford Memorial ChurchArchitectural structure9.2 km
- Cantor Arts CenterArt museum in Stanford, California9.3 km
- Hoover Tower285-foot structure on the campus of Stanford University8.9 km
- Balaji Temple San JoseHindu temple9.2 km
- Drawbridge, CaliforniaGhost town in the San Francisco Bay10 km
- Arastradero PreserveNature preserve in California11 km
- Jasper Ridge Biological PreserveResearch center at Stanford University14 km
- Lou Henry Hoover HouseHistoric house in Stanford, California8.9 km
- Los Altos History MuseumMuseum in Los Altos, California5.3 km
- Mountain WineryWinery17 km
- Paul Shoup HouseHistoric house in California, United States6.3 km
- Picchetti Brothers WineryWinery13 km
- Saratoga Village LibraryFormerly known as the Saratoga Library, is a historic building in Saratoga, California, United States18 km
- Sunnyvale Heritage Park MuseumHistorical museum in California, USA7.4 km
- Barron Park DonkeysWith kids · Wildlife6.2 km
- Das BrewBrewery14 km
- Fellom Ranch VineyardsWinery14 km
- Foothill College ObservatoryObservatory7.9 km
- House Family VineyardsWinery15 km
- NASA Ames Exchange LodgeHistory818 m
- Naumann VineyardsWinery13 km
- Pacific Scuba DiversDive site10 km
- Ridge WineryWinery13 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards
When to go to Mountain View
The best time to visit Mountain View is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunBest time14:34
- JulBest time14:20
- AugBest time13:26
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. In June, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mountain View
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- San Jose, California61 places23 km
- San Mateo, California29 places27 km
- pescadero7 places31 km
- Livermore13 places40 km
- Oakland, California44 places42 km
- Santa Cruz, California38 places49 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mountain View?
The best known: Computer History Museum, Stanford Memorial Church, Cantor Arts Center, Hoover Tower, Balaji Temple San Jose. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mountain View?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Mountain View?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 36 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mountain View as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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