Anyone else here new to the area, mid twenties, and want to be friends?

Hello all,

I'm relocating to Mountain View from India with my wife for a job and will be staying for 2 to 3 years. Since this is my first time in the U.S., I’d really appreciate any advice on the following:

1. 1BHK Apartments: Any recommendations for good 1BHK apartments around Mountain View? I’m hoping to find something close to an Indian community.

2. Essentials to Bring from India: I’ve heard that mattresses, beds, and kitchen utensils can be costly in the U.S. Any suggestions on essential items to bring?

3. Checklist for Essentials in the U.S.: Any tips on items to keep handy or other essentials for settling in?

4. Getting a Driver’s License: I understand that getting a license here is different from in India, with many more rules to follow. Is there any way I can start learning or preparing before I arrive?

5. Work Authorization for My Wife: My wife will be accompanying me on an L1B visa. Could anyone share how long it typically takes to get her EAD card for work authorization?

Note: My company won’t be covering rent or commuting costs, so I’m looking for reasonably priced and convenient options.

Thanks in advance for all your help!

Hello, I’m a Dental Hygiene student looking for patients. My school is in San Jose & everything is at ZERO COST to you. All we ask for is your time & patience, in return you will receive very thorough dental treatment.

Hey everyone, we are looking to purchase a house within the next 6-12 months and would like to stay in the Mountain View / Los Altos / Menlo Park area, for commute and schools. We are a family of 5 with a dog.

Is Blossom Valley a good neighborhood? Is it safe, walkable and friendly especially for families? I heard people consider it Los Altos?

Are schools good? I know some people bring their kids to MV schools but others to Los Altos schools?

Seems pretty dense and crowded. How does it feel to people who live there?

Ok what in the world... Almost 8pm and have had zero Trick or Treaters come by. This makes me sad 😢 I've seen a noticeable decline over the last few years but ZERO?!

Ugh.

Anyone else in the same boat?

Edit: Thanks for keeping me company this quiet Halloween night as I graze through my giant pile of leftover candy. I gained MV Reddit friends and 12 pounds at one go. 😅

I'm going to a concert at the Shoreline Amphitheater this weekend. I have a podcast related to the artist, and I'm hosting a small meetup for podcast listeners before the show. However, information about the layout of the Shoreline is scarce, so I'm hoping one of you experts can help me out here.

Is there a picnic area, ideally with shade, inside the venue? It's not going to be a large meetup - maybe 5 - 12 people - but I need a specific place so I can give clear directions.

Thanks!

It seems like every apartment we looked at have the same bad reviews. We don't mind paying a bit more if the apartments actually provide a nice living experience!

Would love it if y'all can share any great apartments you lived in that didn't have those issues.

Anyone have any feedback on Camille North or Regency apartments in Mountain View?

Hey Everyone!

I am financial analyst working in a waste management company in San Jose near the SJC Airport. I am looking for a travel buddy to travel to San Jose from Mountain view. I am ready to share the gas expense with you. If anyone of you live in Mountain View and work near the SJC airport please comment and lets connect. Thanks!

My apartment complex is requesting that I pay an admin fee of $400 to add my partner to my lease, and pay a $52.08 application fee. They're also asking me to resubmit my income, and be rescreened alongside my partner.

Is this legal?

Hi! Recently moved to the area and wondering when folks here generally turn on the heat. In other cities I've lived in, I usually wait until it's consistently in the 50s or lower. But here, even 65 just seems a LOT cooler. Plus the house we're renting is also VERY drafty so it feels colder than it actually is. Curious what everyone does! thank you!

Looking for open mic nights in the area (10 miles or less). Thanks.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m a 26y/o guy moving from the South to California(Cupertino) soon to start a new job in tech, and I’m trying to figure out the best neighborhood to live in. Checked with some other subredds, and Mountain View seems like a decent fit based on what I’m looking for in a community and lifestyle, but I’d love some local insight.

About Me

• Demographics: 26M, single, and working in tech

• Interests: art classes (painting & ceramics), piano lessons, movie theaters, creative writing/reading, soccer, church, parks and volunteering

Question

Would Mountain View be a good fit for someone like me? Are there other neighborhoods or nearby cities I should consider? I’ll be looking to rent an apartment and would love any recommendations on places with a strong sense of community, where it’s easy to meet people and dive into activities like mine. Thanks!

Good morning,

My son will be a freshmen next year. I wanted to see pros and cons of Los Altos High vs. Mt. View High. He is currently in orchestra at a different school district.

Thank you

Hello! Mountain View native here lol, I was curious when you all put Mountain view as an acronym, do you put MV or MTV? For my entire life it’s always been MV, but I was shocked to say the least when I was reading a Yelp review for Scratch and someone referenced Mountain View as MTV 💀

Simply amazing

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Crackheads at Walmart Mountain View and this is the largest crack hot spot in the entire city which is surprising given that it is not a big city. Then many of the crackheads hop on Caltrain late night from San Antonio particularly on trains 171 and 173 to go back to the City. How does Walmart Mountain View attract crackheads from San Francisco and why are there drug dealers in a otherwise small and safe city?

Can anyone recommend any really good Korean bbq spots in the area? I’ve had Gen on so Camino real it was good. But wondering if y’all had a really good spot

Anyone got thoughts on the four candidates?

I’m pretty clear on the rest of the ballot, and I even looked into judges and school stuff and have opinions I’m happy with, but it is a mystery to me what these positions actually do, or more specifically why they’re elected positions, but that’s another thing.

Anyway, any thoughts? Particularly if you work in or use their services and so you expect this election will change your experience in some way?

Hey neighbors, I'm checking to see if anyone has a fuyu persimmon tree on their property that they aren't going to enjoy themselves / have more than they'll eat. Love these tasty fruits and am happy to harvest them myself. Thanks in advance and happy fall

I am planning to move to a 1b/1b apartment in Mountain View. Looking for a modern built apartment. My budget is around 3000 dollars. I will live with my partner, no kids. Bonus if grocery store is nearby.