
Best Auto Body Repair
Mountain View Body Shop
With certified expert technicians and state-of-the-art computerized equipment, Mountain View Body Shop can get your car back up and running as quickly as possible. The locally owned shop is Diamond Certified and specializes in aluminum body panels for luxury vehicles.
1932 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View; mountainviewautobodycenter.com; 650-399-0775
Best Auto Repair
Helming's Auto Repair
Since 1976, generations of customers have taken their automobiles to Helming's Auto Repair. The longtime neighborhood shop, now owned by husband-and-wife team Mike and Leane Reelfs, offers everything from general maintenance and transmission repairs to electronic diagnosis to steering and suspension alignments. All repair work is guaranteed for 12 months or 12,000 miles. The shop also is certified as a Bay Area Green Business and Clean Bay Business.
2520 Wyandotte St # G, Mountain View; helmings.com; 650-988-0460
Best Chiropractor
Lisa Devlin DC CCSP
With a private practice in Mountain View that opened in 1993, Dr. Lisa Devlin uses the low-force activator chiropractic technique, and, according to her website, is the only chiropractor in Mountain View who offers class IV laser therapy, a "drug-free, surgery-free, non-invasive method of pain relief." She offers services for humans and animals.
1265 Montecito Ave., Mountain View; lisadevlin.com; 650-428-0950
Best Dance Studio
Western Ballet
Western Ballet is celebrating its 46th season this year. Since 1876, the nonprofit has offered classes and training to youth ages 3-18 and adults looking to improve their dance technique. The dance company offers more than 30 classes a week as well as a full season of performances.
914 N. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View; westernballet.org; 650-968-4455

Best Dentist
Dental Fabulous
Dental Fabulous, led by Dr. Huy Do, has operated in Mountain View since 2012. Dr. Do provides comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic, reconstructive and surgical dentistry. He can install dental implants and CEREC crowns in one day.
What's new: The Mountain View office is scheduled to be remodeled this year.
471 Castro St., Suite B, Mountain View; dentalfabulous.com; 650-969-6077
Best Dry Cleaners
Vogue Cleaners
Readers have selected Vogue Cleaners a Best Of winner once again for providing reasonable prices and fast service in a friendly environment. Yelp reviewers consistently recognize the staff here for going above and beyond their expected responsibilities to make customers happy. In addition to cleaning and folding clothes, Vogue also offers alterations and mending services.
595 Escuela Ave., Mountain View; 650-967-3954
Best Fitness Classes
Best Gym
Oshman Family JCC
The Oshman Family JCC offers a wide menu of heart-pumping options to anyone looking to shed pounds, firm up or simply bask in the post-workout buzz. The center offers around 100 exercise classes, from zumba and pilates to cycling and cardio workouts, including group classes and personal training sessions outdoors at the center's outdoor training area at Freidenrich Community Park.
What's new: The outdoor fitness center that opened in response to COVID-19 safety protocols will remain open long term, essentially doubling the center's workout options. Outdoor exercise options include a strength and conditioning gym, group exercise classes and a lap pool.
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto; paloaltojcc.org; 650-223-8700
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Best Hair Salon
Essence Salon
With stylists trained through the salon and in Los Angeles and London, Essence Salon offers a full line of hair salon services for men and women, including haircuts, styling and coloring. The salon prescribes customers home care products and techniques. Voice readers have chosen Essence Salon a Best Of winner time and time again.
826 W. Dana St., Mountain View; essencesalon.com; 650-988-8822
Best Hotel
(Two-way tie)
The Ameswell Hotel
With two restaurants (including one with a robot to bus tables) and an outdoor Airstream bar adjacent to a heated saltwater pool and game lawn, the Ameswell Hotel has become just as much a destination for locals as for travelers. The 255-room hotel, which opened in Mountain View in July 2021, showcases the area's latest innovations while also giving a nod to the city's early aerospace history.
800 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View; theameswellhotel.com; 650-880-1000
Hotel Avante
One of Joie de Vivre's collection of California hotels, Hotel Avante is unique in its innovative details such as an "executive toy box" in every room, complete with a Rubik's Cube, Atari gaming console and Etch-A-Sketch, and furniture with wheels for those who wish to customize their space. The hotel is clean and hip. Rates include complimentary breakfast and access to the pool and fitness center.
860 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View; 650-940-1000
Best Manicure/Pedicure
La Monique's Nail Salon
La Monique's Nail Salon is a full-service salon offering facials, hair removal, customized massages and no-chip gel manicures, pedicures and manicures. Clients can get the whole works — a paraffin wax, scrub, hot stones and massage — all during one visit. Yelp reviewers praise the beauty technicians for being "meticulous." Another plus: The salon takes walk-in clients.
650 Castro St., Mountain View; 650-968-9901
Best Massage
Happy Feet Foot Spa
Currently in its seventh year of business, Happy Feet Foot Spa provides affordable 60 and 90-minute body massages and reflexology. The spa specializes in deep tissue, Swedish and hot stone messages. They are open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
3731 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; happyfeetfootspa.com, 650-565-8855
Best Oil Change
Jiffy Lube
At the car service company Jiffy Lube, trained technicians provide clients with quick oil changes, tire rotations and light vehicle repairs. The company also performs auto inspections, windshield repairs, headlight cleaning and more. It also can service vehicle fleets. 1141 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View; jiffylube.com; 650-965-2582
Best Pet Care
Adobe Animal Hospital
Adobe Animal Hospital provides pets of all varieties a wide range of quality services. The facility, which has a 24-hour intensive care unit, is equipped with an in-house diagnostic laboratory and endoscope and ultrasound machines, among other essential tools to help your exotic and furry friends to stay healthy and happy. Pet owners also are often allowed to stay with their pets for many treatments.
What's new: Adobe has expanded its LiveChat and TeleVet services to remotely assist with prescriptions, appointments and health questions seven days a week.
4470 El Camino Real, Los Altos; adobe-animal.com; 650-948-9661
Best Shoe Repair
The Cobblery
The Cobblery has been serving Bay Area customers since 1940. The full-service shoe store and leather repair shop is a family-owned business renowned for its fine craftsmanship, passed down through four generations. The shop specializes in high-quality repairs and alterations, including specialty custom-leather work, boot alterations and resoling and refurbishing shoes. Items can be dropped off or shipped to the shop for custom work. And for those looking for a brand new pair of shoes, the shop also carries a colorful and diverse variety of sandals, boots and slippers, as well as other gift items.
Staying power: "By diversifying our retail from a shoe store to more of a general store/gift shop, our community has been given more options to support our store."
410 California Ave., Palo Alto; thecobblery.com; 650-323-0409
Best Yoga
El Camino YMCA
With its combination of youth sports, swim lessons, summer camps and health programs, El Camino YMCA has been voted a Best Of winner year after year. In addition to in-person yoga and other exercise classes, the gym also offers a variety of live and on-demand virtual classes.
2400 Grant Road, Mountain View; elcaminoymca.org; 650-969-9622