Mountain View Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mountain View
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
USS Midway Museum
A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Our pick of the best Mountain View Hotel Deals
The Sofia Hotel
"Room was dirty. Hair in the shower. Roof was leaking in my shower. I could bet money there was black mold due to the leakage of the roof above the shower. Would not recommend."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
"It was overall a good stay. Pillows sucked but overall not bad."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Such a nice property, Vegas vibes but in San Diego. I will be back every time I visit the city."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"The location was very nice - along the waterfront."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
"Parking was easy. Bath and Body products were full size pumps not the little tiny ones. Water pressure in the shower was good. Bed was comfy. Pillows are decent. Everything was very clean, 10/10 would use again! Way better than I expected for the value."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mountain View
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and USS Midway Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
