Mountain View, California

 Mountain View is located in Northern California, in the bay area between Palo Alto and Sunnyvale. The town's largest employer is Google, which hired over 11,000 employees in 2015 alone! Among other major employers are Symantec, Linkedin, and El Camino Hospital while more than half of the population enjoys 20 minutes commutes to work. For anybody interested in living in Mountain View, it is strongly suggested you check out the Facebook pages of the city of Mountain View.

Mountain View is named for its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and has a lively downtown. The Castro Street serves as the major street and is full of cafes,, restaurants, and shops. The Chez TJ is one of the few restaurants rated by the Michelin Guide in the Bay Area ane the next door is the Tied House which is the first brew pub in the Bay Area and is a very popular place. Residents and visitors can take the Cal Train and the VTA (Santa Clara Transportation Authority) to get around the Bay Area and stop in Mountain View. On Castro Street, check out the Mountain View Center for Performing Arts and the Century Cinema 16.
Those looking to buy Mountain View property will find the small community comes with so many benefits, one of them being the city's parks. Shoreline Park boasts a lake with biking, hiking, boating, and watching wildlife, among other things. Cuesta Park, at the corner of Cuesta Dr. and Grant Road, has 32 acres and is the second largest park in Mountain View after Shoreline.
 Cuesta Park was built in the 1960s on a former orchard and is known for being beautifully-designed and landscaped with lit tennis courts, a tennis center, outdoor volleyball courts, horseshoe area, outdoor volleyball courts, BBQ areas, and picnic areas. Never fear because those looking for shade will have plenty of it under the tall, mature trees. The park’s playground area is large with a wide variety of new equipment and was voted the Best Playground in Silicon Valley in a 2002 Mercury News rating. The gentle rolling hills make the park even more exciting for kids and families to ride bikes or roller skate. The play area is not only well-paved, but it also sits under a canopy of pine trees.
At the south end of the park are the YMCA and the El Camino Hospital. The hospital facility has served the Silicon Valley since September 1961 and recently the hospital's Chest Pain Center became the first of its kinds in the South Bay area.
There are 3 ZIP codes that encompass Mountain View: 94040, 94041, and 94043. The 94040 ZIP code basically covers the south side of El Camino Real with the 94041 to the north of 94040 and 94043 is above 94041.
Those looking for a good location and affordability have come to the right city. Now is a great time to buy Mountain View homes. The homes near the Cuesta Park area is one of the most desirable area in Mountain View due to near the park and quiet. This area, like many areas in the town, is known for excellent schools and a very community-oriented feel. Once a year, the neighborhood comes together for a summer family picnic while in the past they also have a safety fair and a garden tour. Grace Keng will be the contact to help you find your Mountain View home!