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Mountain View Voice Best of 2026
Arts & Entertainment
Happy Hour
Cascal
Cascal, a lively Mediterranean restaurant in downtown Mountain View, specializes in Spanish and Latin American cuisine, including tapas, paellas and ceviche. The menu features a wide selection of wines and spirits, and there is live music every weekend.
400 Castro Street, Mountain View | (650) 940-9500 | cascalmv.com
Live Music
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival brings together acclaimed artists, local cuisine and an outstanding lineup of live music that keeps downtown Castro Street buzzing all weekend long. It’s a favorite destination for music lovers looking to enjoy great performances in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere. Mark your calendar for this year’s event coming Sept. 12-13.
Downtown Mountain View | mvartwine.com
Place for a Date
Shoreline Lake
With its peaceful waterfront setting, scenic walking trails and beautiful views of the surrounding hills, Shoreline Lake offers a relaxed and romantic backdrop for a memorable date. Couples can enjoy paddle boating or kayaking on the lake, then unwind over lunch or sunset drinks at the lakeside café while taking in one of the Peninsula’s most picturesque settings.
3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View | (510) 295-4114 | shorelinelake.com
Place to Take a Visitor
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Park is one of Mountain View’s premier outdoor destinations, offering scenic lake views, miles of walking and biking trails, a public golf course and sweeping vistas of the bay. Whether visitors are kayaking, watching wildlife, or enjoying a leisurely stroll, the park provides a memorable introduction to the natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Peninsula.
3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View | mountainview.gov
