Shoreline at Mountain View and Stevens Creek Trail are regional recreational and wildlife areas that are open to the public from dawn to dusk. Located next to the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Shoreline's diverse natural wetland and upland habitats support a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 150 species of birds, including rare and endangered species. Shoreline contains sensitive wildlife areas, seven miles of trails along the sloughs and estuaries for walking, biking and birding. The Stevens Creek Trail, when completed, will provide Mountain View area residents a five-mile trail connecting several neighborhood parks with Shoreline and the downtown area. Shoreline also offers you wind surfing or sailing on the 50-acre saltwater lake, playing golf on the championship golf links or a visit to the historic Rengstorff House.

Science at Shoreline is a student-based (middle school), environmental education program teaching wetland ecology to younger students. Science at Shoreline is a collaborative program between Alza Corporation, the City of Mountain View, Whisman-Mountain View School District and the Marine Science Institute.

For information about Shoreline, call 650-903-6392

Volunteers Opportunities:

As a volunteer, a variety of opportunities await you at Shoreline. Volunteers are trained to become:

Volunteer Rangers: provide visitor information, assistance and do patrol.

Rengstorff House Docents: Conduct guided tours of Rengstorff house and explore the early history of Mountain View.

Rengstorff House Garden Docents: Plant and maintain the gardens around the house, provide flower arrangements for the interior of the house.