Mountain View is a walkable, bike-friendly Silicon Valley city centered on lively Castro Street—cafés, diverse restaurants, farmers’ markets, Shoreline Park and an amphitheater—making it an engaging, comfortable base for multi-week clinical assignments with plenty to do after shifts.
Nearby hubs include San Jose (~10–15 miles) for larger hospitals, dining and nightlife, and San Francisco (~40 miles) for museums, theaters and international travel—so you get neighborhood ease with big-city options within easy reach.