July 4th On-the-Water Fireworks Viewing at Shoreline Lake (Mountain View)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

On Thursday, July 4th, enjoy the best view of the Fireworks Show, from the waters of Shoreline Lake!

The Boathouse provides to Park visitors the most unique way in the Park (and the rest of Mountain View) to enjoy the fireworks – from a pedalboat, rowboat, canoe or single/double kayak in the middle of the Lake, with friends and family.

Although watercraft are not allowed on the Lake after sunset, Shoreline makes an exception for Independence Day. The Boathouse is now taking online reservations for these special watercraft rentals, so you can escape the crowds and watch the fireworks from the water. To make a reservation by phone, and if you need additional info, please call the Boathouse at (650) 965-7474.

Get an exclusive view of the fireworks show from the waters of Shoreline Lake. Boat rentals for this fireworks viewing are available by reservation only. On July Fourth, regular rentals must be returned by 8:30 pm, to ensure patrons with vessels reserved for the fireworks viewing can board. The BBQ dinner will be served 6pm-8pm, and boarding for boat rentals will begin at 8:30pm. Boat reservations will be held no later than 9:15pm; failure to check-in by 9:15pm will result in your reservation being forfeit. This makes sure you can get out on the water before the show begins and can enjoy the entire show from your vessel. Also, after the show, watercraft will need to be returned by 10:15 pm.

Watercraft reservations for the fireworks viewing will include a BBQ dinner for everyone participating in the boating portion of the reservation. The BBQ dinner will be served 6pm-8pm, with boarding for the fireworks viewing boat rentals beginning at 8:30pm.

Please Note: Boat rentals for the Fireworks viewing are available by reservation only. Given previous years’ high demand, and to ensure that everyone can take part in this experience, the last rental time is specially extended, so you can reserve your preferred watercraft for the viewing.

On July Fourth, regular rentals must be returned by 8:30 pm, to ensure patrons with reserved vessels can board first – starting at 8:30 pm. This makes sure you can get out on the water before the show begins and can enjoy the entire show from your vessel. Also, after the show, watercraft will need to be returned by 10:15 pm.

Free to view from the shoreline or $120 for kayak or SUP rental to view fireworks from the water with included BBQ dinner.

A nature preserve within the heart of Silicon Valley, Shoreline Lake offers a true respite, and a variety of different activities, that make for great Fourth of July experiences away from the surrounding, and hectic, urban landscape. To ensure Park visitors can enjoy the full fireworks display (on- and off-the-water), hours are extended at both the Bistro (8am-10:30pm, limited evening menu after 7pm) and Boathouse (10am-10:30pm).

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.