Local favorites
Food scene
Dishdash
190 S Murphy AveSome of the best Middle Eastern food in all of Bay Area.
Bay Area staple. Pour-over coffee only. For the sweet tooth try their Mocha Tessora. Decent avocado toast.
195 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
101 Forest AveBay Area staple. Pour-over coffee only. For the sweet tooth try their Mocha Tessora. Decent avocado toast.
Coffee & More
100 S Murphy AveBest nearby Espresso drinks, family-run.
A little farther away in Mountain View, this industrial baking kitchen sell their scrumptious baked goods out of a stall. For early risers. On weekends many items get sold out by mid morning.
The Midwife and the Baker
846 Independence AveA little farther away in Mountain View, this industrial baking kitchen sell their scrumptious baked goods out of a stall. For early risers. On weekends many items get sold out by mid morning.
The Habit Burger Grill
1100 Park PlWalking distance, good char grilled burgers.
Great Persian food and a cute ambiance. They also deliver. Try the kababs (koobideh and Cornish hen are two of our favorites)
10 locals recommend
Chelokababi
1236 S Wolfe RdGreat Persian food and a cute ambiance. They also deliver. Try the kababs (koobideh and Cornish hen are two of our favorites)
Local hole in the wall type sensation for Israeli-style falafels and shawarmas
28 locals recommend
Falafel STOP
1325 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdLocal hole in the wall type sensation for Israeli-style falafels and shawarmas
Dumpling Depot
562 South Murphy AvenueHole in the wall type of place known for home-style dumplings
My Indian Pizza
939 West El Camino RealPizza with a twist! Good for delivery.
Urban Plates
We like the fish here. Can get busy at times.
Pacific Catch
Walking distance, newly opened so nice interiors.
Nature's Organic Ice Cream
Really good local ice cream place with unique flavors.
Shopping
A brand new Whole Foods is a stone’s throw away for anything you forgot to bring or to replenish your supplies.
341 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealA brand new Whole Foods is a stone’s throw away for anything you forgot to bring or to replenish your supplies.
Leigh's Favorite Books
121 S Murphy AveCharming bookstore for browsing to find your next favorite read.
Entertainment
A brand new AMC cinema with dining options and modern theaters is a 5-minute walk away.
AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12
150 E McKinley AveA brand new AMC cinema with dining options and modern theaters is a 5-minute walk away.
Sightseeing
A hidden San Jose secret, small but charming museum with great outdoor areas and an impressive collection
105 locals recommend
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveA hidden San Jose secret, small but charming museum with great outdoor areas and an impressive collection
A true hidden gem. Old mansion and magnificent gardens are the backdrop to one of the Bay Area’s most peaceful settings.
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdA true hidden gem. Old mansion and magnificent gardens are the backdrop to one of the Bay Area’s most peaceful settings.
On Saturday mornings downtown Sunnyvale transforms into a bustling farmers market, all year round. A mere 10-minute walk from your stay, this is a must visit if you’re into the California farmers market and food scene.
25 locals recommend
Sunnyvale Farmers Market
121 W Washington AveOn Saturday mornings downtown Sunnyvale transforms into a bustling farmers market, all year round. A mere 10-minute walk from your stay, this is a must visit if you’re into the California farmers market and food scene.
Neighborhoods
Sunnyvale’s small historic downtown is a few minutes walk away and is lined with restaurants and bars, and a few other stores. Most restaurants here have outdoor patios. Don’t miss the Murphy square fountain and hidden courtyard (past the green doors) at the end of the street.
9 locals recommend
Murphy Avenue
Murphy AvenueSunnyvale’s small historic downtown is a few minutes walk away and is lined with restaurants and bars, and a few other stores. Most restaurants here have outdoor patios. Don’t miss the Murphy square fountain and hidden courtyard (past the green doors) at the end of the street.
Mountain View has a bigger downtown strip than Sunnyvale and is a ~15 min drive away. You’ll find more restaurants, shops, coffee shops, bars, etc. the street is mostly closed to car traffic and there are many outdoor patios.
113 locals recommend
Castro Street
Castro StreetMountain View has a bigger downtown strip than Sunnyvale and is a ~15 min drive away. You’ll find more restaurants, shops, coffee shops, bars, etc. the street is mostly closed to car traffic and there are many outdoor patios.
Newly built charming plaza with a central green courtyard and restaurants all around. Popular for some Korean specialty stores.
Main Street
Main StreetNewly built charming plaza with a central green courtyard and restaurants all around. Popular for some Korean specialty stores.
Santana Row
Santana RowVibrant stretch with shopping, outdoor dining, live music.
Trails
A scenic, easy, and nearby trail with serene vistas and a working farm.
168 locals recommend
Rancho San Antonio County Park
A scenic, easy, and nearby trail with serene vistas and a working farm.