Mountain View

城市概覽

Mountain View is a mid-size city at the heart of Silicon Valley, hosting offices of a number of notable tech companies--Google, Microsoft, Intuit, LinkedIn, among others. Shockley Semiconductor, the first high-tech company to establish itself the region, began research and manufacturing operations in Mountain View in 1956. For this reason, Mountain View is often considered the 'Birthplace of Silicon Valley.' Mountain View's history prior to the mid-20th century is dominated by agriculture; in fact, much of the city's infrastructure (roads, parks, etc.) bears the names of wealthy families who owned farms and orchards throughout the now-densely urbanized city. Silicon Graphics, one of the early pioneers in the graphical processing hardware industry, was headquartered in Mountain View before it was sold and later relocated in the early 2000s. Once a small startup with a nondescript office along Charleston Blvd., Google has since grown to dominate Mountain View's corporate ecosystem. Google tests many of its experimental technologies within the city limits, and self-driving cars maneuvering about on test drives are a common sight along city streets.

如何抵達

By train Caltrain service connects Mountain View to San Francisco, San Jose, and Gilroy. Almost all Caltrains stop at the 1 Downtown Mountain View Station 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 2 San Antonio Station, 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. The VTA light rail service, also located in the downtown station, connects riders to several suburban locations within the South Bay as well as San Jose. There are three ways to get to Mountain View through the light rail:

Take the orange line ("Mountain View - Alum Rock") straight to Mountain View. It's the final destination going westbound. Take the blue line ("Baypointe - Santa Teresa"), get off at Baypointe Station, and switch to the orange line. Take the green line ("Old Ironsides - Winchester"), get off at Old Ironsides Station, and switch to the orange line. The light rail can also be used to connect to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor train (to Sacramento) in Santa Clara. The rates for fares vary by intention, but a standard single ride is $2.50 and can be paid with cash or Clipper card.

By air Mountain View is reachable from all three Bay Area airports:

San Francisco International Airport (SFO IATA): 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. Uber/Lyft is usually under half the price. San Jose (SJC IATA): 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

當地交通

For travel within Mountain View itself and the neighboring area, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) operates bus and light rail service. MVgo also provides limited free bus service. The Caltrain, which runs all the way from San Francisco to 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. There are also free shuttles operated by Mountain View Community Shuttle that operate during the daytime connecting residential areas to downtown. While major points of interest may be accessible by bus from downtown, coverage in other areas is limited and service is infrequent. It is recommended to travel around by car or by bike. Mountain View is good for cycling: many streets have bike lanes or are wide enough to comfortably support bike traffic. The downtown area is walkable. The downtown blocks of Castro street nearest to the train station are closed off to vehicle traffic.

必看景點

1 Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd (near Highway 101), ☏ +1 650-810-1010. W-Su 10AM-5PM. 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. Adults $21.50, Seniors, Students, Active Military, and Educators $16.50, Youth (8-10) $6. (updated Mar 2026) Selected Computer History Museum exhibits:

2 Castro Street. Castro Street is a charming district full of ethnic diversity and interesting local businesses. Fully pedestrianized from the Caltrain station down to California Avenue, it's a lively, popular area with the community atmosphere of an old-fashioned downtown. Although there is a strong Asian presence among restaurants and shops, 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 car show. Also convenient access from public transportation by way of both Caltrain and VTA light rail (Mountain View station) as well as buses.

3 Google Headquarters (Googleplex), 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy. Drive around the large campus of buildings to see where all the geeks work and get a taste of the mischievous 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), the "Noogle" propeller hats bestowed upon new employees (less easy, but worth it!), and the various Android statues hidden between the buildings. Google is ar

體驗活動

1 Shoreline Amphitheatre, 1 Amphitheatre Parkway (Off Shoreline Boulevard near Highway 101), ☏ +1 650-967-4040. Outdoor concert venue with huge tent cover, location for many large Bay Area concerts as well as community events. 2 Cinemark Century Mountain View 16, 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd, ☏ +1 650-961-3828. Large movie theater with ample parking showing recent big movies. 3 Shoreline Aquatic Center, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd (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. 4 Stevens Creek Trail. Good for walking or riding a bike. 5 NASA Ames Research Center (Moffett Federal Airfield, off Highway 101), ☏ +1 650 604-6497, [email protected]. Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa Su noon-4PM. Founde