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NASA’s Ames Research Center, is located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Since 1939, Ames has led NASA in conducting world-class research and development in aeronautics, exploration technology and science aligned with the center’s core capabilities.  

Aerial view of the buildings that make up the Ames Research Center (ARC) campus
Aerial view of the buildings that make up the Ames Research Center (ARC) campus
Credits: NASA

Hotel Information

Hampton Inn – Moffett Blvd 

Address: 390 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043 

Room rates: $245.00/night 

Government rate available based on availability 

Phone: (650) 988-0300 

Larkspur Landing – Sunnyvale 

748 N Mathilda Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085  

Room Rate: $198.90 / night 

Government rate available based on availability 

(408) 733-1212 

Marriott Towne Place Suites Sunnyvale Mt. View 

606 South Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. 94087 

Room Rate:  $239 per night 

Government rate available based on availability 

Front Desk:  408.733.4200 

Residence Inn by Marriott Palo Alto/Los Altos 

4460 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA. 94022 

Room Rate: $305 per night (including parking) 

Government rate available based on availability 

Front Desk: 650-559-7890 

Getting Here

NASA Ames convenient location makes it easy to get here from anywhere in the surrounding area. The destination is directly accessible via Hwy 101. Additionally, there are three major International airports within 40 miles. 

From San Jose (SJC) Airport  (11 miles) 

Get on US-101 N from Airport Blvd, Airport Pkwy and Matrix Blvd/Technology Pl 

Follow US-101 N to Moffett Blvd in Mountain View.  

Take exit 398 from US-101 N 

From San Francisco (SFO) Airport (23 miles) 

Get on US-101 S in Millbrae from Airport Access Rd 

Follow US-101 S to Moffett Blvd in Mountain View.  

Take exit 398A from US-101 S 

From Oakland (OAK) Airport (39 miles)  

Get on I-880 S from 98th Ave 

Follow I-880 S and CA-237 W to Moffett Blvd in Mountain View.  

Take exit 398 from US-101 N 

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Dine & Drink

Silicon Valley is a premier destination for international cuisine with over 90 food and drink restaurants in the downtown Mountain View area to feed your appetite.  

Exploration/Weekend Getaways

Visit San Francisco: https://www.sftravel.com/visitors-guide San Francisco is just seven miles long- but filled with many adventures and unique ways to play. See the Golden Gate bridge, explore distinctive neighborhoods, Hop a ferry to Angel Island or Alcatraz, embark on a foodie tour. With the many eateries and attractions in San Francisco, you will be wanting to book your next trip to come back to explore more. North of SF is Muir woods National Park for nature enthusiasts who love to hike.  

Visit Napa Valley: https://www.visitnapavalley.com/ Do you like the outdoors but want to take a more relaxing stroll? Explore wine country in style aboard the wine train or consider a wine tasting tour and see how Napa valley wines are made. In this region you will have access more than 800 Napa county and Sonoma Country wineries.  

Visit San Jose: https://www.sanjose.org/things-to-do The future is now in San Jose, home to over 6,000 tech companies. Go on a self guided tech tour, drop by the Tech Interactive Museum for family friendly science and technology experiences, enjoy the vibrant music and arts scene scattered around downtown San Jose, shop til’ you drop and eat your way through this foodie paradise at one of the many outdoor dining options in Santana Row or Valley Fair. If ghosts and history are of interest to you, don’t forget to visit and tour the Winchester Mystery House for a spooky adventure.  

Visit Santa Cruz: https://www.santacruz.org/ Find your flow right down to Santa Cruz and explore the many beaches along the coastline for a relaxing day in the sun and sand. With over 14 state parks, wineries, museums, farmer’s markets, surfing, shopping, and family fun activities, there are plenty of things to do.  

Visit Monterey: https://www.seemonterey.com/ Do you want to explore Big Sur National Park, Drive along 17 mile drive , Golf at Pebble Beach, Visit historic Cannery Row, Hop aboard a catamaran to go Whale watching or dine on the water… then Monterey is for you!  Monterey offers many hiking, biking and family fun activities for a fun weekend get away.  

Visit Yosemite National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm While this destination is a bit farther from the bay area, several guided day trips depart from San Francisco, including Extranomincal Tours, Gray Line Tours, Incredible Adventures and Skyline Sightseeing Tours. Day use reservations are required so please check with your tour guide to see if you will need to request this on the park website for day trips scheduled through organized tour companies.