- Our list of the best things to do in Mountain View, California, features the top 627 nearby activities — including 187 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Mountain View, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 24 things to do within the city of Mountain View, CA , followed by 603 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Jose, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro, Newark, Los Gatos, Milpitas, San Mateo, Union City, Redwood City, Castro Valley, Santa Clara, Belmont, Pleasanton, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Dublin, Campbell, San Bruno, Livermore, South San Francisco, San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz and San Ramon
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18.9 Miles
87%
252 votes
1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Visitors enjoy picnicking, swimming, bicycling, and boating at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The Magic Mountain Playground is a castle theme with a large dragon feature, making it one of the most fun playgrounds in the country!
18.9 Miles
A city park with bay views, J.A. Lewis Park offers several amenities for families including a playground with equipment for both older and younger children. The park also has barbecue grills and a picnic area.
18.9 Miles
87%
15 votes
600 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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As the local high school's theater, San Mateo Performing Arts Center offers the community a range of performances to enjoy, from musicals to ballet. The auditorium can seat over 1000 people per performance.
19.0 Miles
90%
244 votes
At the corner of McAbee Road and Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95120
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Almaden Quicksilver Country Park is a great place for a day out with family and friends. Admission is free with multiple entrances. There are many hiking trails, well-maintained picnic grounds and some old mines and mining equipment to explore. Pets are allowed inside.
19.1 Miles
Offering an interactive opportunity for visitors to meet animals, CuriOdyssey offers unique programs, events, and exhibits to the public. Events include animal shows ever weekend, highlighting a different animal each time, and community days.
19.3 Miles
Hayward Plunge is a swimming pool offering daily lap swim sessions. The pool also hosts open swim sessions and offers swimming lessons, as well as water exercise programs. Lifeguards are on duty at all times.
19.3 Miles
A public park, Hayward Memorial Park features the Hayward Plunge, which is an aquatics and swimming center that dates back to 1936. The park is also a trailhead for a network of wilderness trails.
19.4 Miles
Enjoy five miles of graveled public trails along Hayward Regional Shoreline. With nearly 2,000 acres of water marshes ranging from fresh to saltwater, visitors are sure to enjoy the shoreline wildlife. Fishing is allowed along the levees.
19.4 Miles
Open between 8 am and sunset, Cowell Ranch Beach is a scenic beach with honey-colored sand and a cliff overlooking the water. The beach is home to a variety of birds and wildlife.
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80%
102 votes
214 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
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At the Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia, guests will be able to learn about the history of Pez dispensers in the United States. Fans of Mickey Mouse, Star Trek, The Muppets, and Marvel Comics may enjoy what this site has to offer.