Mountain View is a city located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is situated in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area and is approximately 36 miles southeast of San Francisco and 20 miles northwest of San Jose. The city is known for being the headquarters of several major technology companies, including Google, Mozilla, and Intuit. Mountain View is also famous for its annual music and arts festival called the "Mountain View Art & Wine Festival." The city is home to several parks, recreational areas, and hiking trails, including the popular Shoreline at Mountain View Park and Stevens Creek Trail.