Mountain View has been ranked by Forbes Magazine

**Mountain View has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the FOURTH best city (population under 100,000) to live in and the BEST in the Bay Area –Source: Mountain View VOICE, May 22, 2009

Something for everyone!

Mountain View offers a plethora of activities to enjoy. Some of the “Goings-On” include an abundance of concerts to choose from at the outdoor Shoreline Amphitheater, dance and theater productions at the beautiful Center for Performing Arts and many other cultural attractions.

After dining at one of the many diverse restaurants located within walking distance of each other, enjoy a walk or hike in one of the 32 well-groomed parks. This city has developed a reputation for being one of the finest recreation destinations in the Bay Area. Shoreline Park is a 750-acre area that is home to a wildlife sanctuary, with many trails and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Sundays are a special treat to Mt. View residents with the ever popular Farmer’s Market located next to the CalTrain and Light Rail station. Afterwards stroll down Castro Street and enjoy coffee from one of the several coffeehouses, window shop specialty shops and bookstores.

Mountain View topped the list in terms of venture capital activity and enjoys a strong and diversified local economy. Companies such as Google, Intuit, Microsoft, Symantec and start-ups such as Ooyala, are just a few headquartered here, Residents commute an average of 20 minutes to work which is considered low for the Bay Area.

Our neighborhoods are vibrant and designed to fit every lifestyle with quality public schools, and a centrally located library.

I take pride in being a Mountain View resident. If you would like more information about this great city please feel free me at 408-205-5302 or visit my website at www.markjongsma.com