Mountain View California Map
Mountain View, Contra Costa County
Mountain View, California — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mountain View, Contra Costa County.
Interactive Map of Mountain View, California
| City | Mountain View |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.00881 |
| Longitude | -122.117465 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Mountain View, California
Mountain View is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. Mountain View is located at 38.0088°N, 122.1175°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94043.0.
Mountain View spreads across the fertile plains where the transverse ranges begin their gentle, sun-baked ascent. It lies 1.2 miles south-east of Martinez, CA (from Martinez, CA: bearing 129°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-north-west of Concord. The air here carries a dry warmth, a constant hum of industry and innovation that has replaced the rustle of harvested grain. Rolling hills, their slopes a patchwork of sun-bleached grass and scrub oak, frame the horizon, their rounded forms softened by a persistent, hazy light that is particularly potent in the late afternoon. The terrain is open, revealing the vast, blue sky above, a canvas often streaked with the contrails of aircraft, a reminder of the ceaseless movement that defines this place. Even the shadows cast by the scattered buildings seem to hold a certain stillness, a quiet pause in the energetic pulse of Mountain View. Originally, this land was a place of ranches and agriculture, the soil rich and yielding, supporting a burgeoning economy built on the bounty of the earth. The transition to a hub of technological advancement was a seismic shift, yet the echoes of that agrarian past are still palpable in the wide avenues and the enduring spirit of entrepreneurialism. Silicon Valley’s undeniable influence has reshaped Mountain View, drawing in bright minds and ambitious ventures, fostering a dynamic and fast-paced local economy. While the orchards and vineyards have largely given way to gleaming office complexes and research facilities, the pursuit of growth and progress remains a deeply ingrained characteristic of Mountain View, a relentless forward momentum that defines its present and shapes its future.
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About This Mountain View Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Mountain View, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mountain View and Contra Costa County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Mountain View is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Mountain View is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
