Mountain View Apartments: 600 Whisman Apartments

Here's how it begins: Brand new interiors with granite countertops, Stainless Steel appliances, air conditioning, in-home washer and dryer, and a charming environment. Grill out at the barbecue and have a picnic under the shade of mature trees or warm up next to the fire pit and then challenge your neighbors to a game of bocce ball. It's just a short walk to Symantec, Verisign, HP and other popular workplaces.

As the first certified, GreenPoint Rated community in Mountain View, 600 Whisman is living well while living healthy. Using the latest environmentally-beneficial technologies, the designers put careful thought into the features and materials that were used in construction inside and out. That means you'll save money on your utility bills. But that's not all. By using recycled and sustainably harvested lumber it's all part of the effort to reduce waste and save our forests. And fresh, clean air is always yours in our smoke-free community.

Downtown Mountain View is just a hop, skip and a jump away with tons of shops and every type of restaurant you can imagine. Don't forget to drop by Specialty's Bakery and Cafe for a cinnamon roll or or head to Mario's Italiano for some delicious pasta or chicken Florentine. Bring your Frisbee and explore the area with you four-legged furry friend (pets are welcome here) Whisman Park, Devonshire Park, the Hetch-Hetchy Trail are close by. Mountain View has a terrific Farmer's Market that's open year-round on Sundays to satisfy your craving for fresh fruit and veggies for an impromptu picnic. When its time to venture farther out, you'll find that highways 101 and 85 are moments away for a quick commute to San Francisco or to the South Bay

The City of Mt. View has an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship that includes eco-friendly purchasing practices, and the city's internal Green Team works to reduce waste and resource consumption in the City facilities and operations. Solar power initiatives such as systems for water circulation and lighting are underway and many long-term renewable energy projects are in the works here. The city completed a downtown Transit Center linking Caltrain, light rail and bus service, and successfully advocated to bring the "Baby Bullet" Caltrain service to downtown Mountain View all in the quest to promote public transportation and reduce it's carbon footprint.