Mountain View | 4th of July Fireworks Free Viewing Areas | 2025

Submitted by the Event Organizer

While Shoreline Amphitheater hosts the SF Symphony followed by a spectacular fireworks show (tickets start at $29.50), there are plenty of free places around Mountain View to watch the fireworks if you want to listen to your own playlist.

View the Fourth of July Viewing Areas map.

Tickets are not required to watch from the wildlife/recreation areas. Don’t forget to bring your own comfortable low-backed chairs, blankets, flashlights, layered clothing, etc.. Please leave no trace behind! While City of Mountain View staff will be on hand to provide directions/enforce basic rules, we ask that you do your part and remove all personal items, including trash and recycling. Thank you!

Shoreline Regional Park Parking, Access and Safety

• Parking lots will be open and available within Shoreline. Parking fees may apply. Once the lots are full, there will be signage at the entrance to the park directing visitors to an overflow lot just outside Shoreline.
• Please remain in the designated viewing areas within Shoreline for your safety.
• No dogs, drones, BBQs, or personal fireworks/flammables.
• Certain areas and pathways within Shoreline will be closed leading up to and immediately following the fireworks for safety reasons. Please look for directional signs and listen to all staff and volunteers at the event.
• Shoreline Regional Park is closed immediately following the fireworks show.
• All trails will remain open after the Fireworks for this one day of the year. There are no lights on the trails due to environmental considerations. If you use the trail on the Fourth of July, please plan accordingly.
• Bike parking will be available at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
• View the area map for restricted and approved Fireworks viewing areas.
• Crittenden Hill is closed as a viewing area for safety reasons. Charleston Park is the next closest viewing area and open to the public.

On-the-Water Viewing of 4th of July Fireworks Enjoy the best view of the Fireworks Show, from the waters of Shoreline Lake in Mountain View – from a pedalboat, rowboat, canoe or single/double kayak in the middle of the Lake, with friends and family. 2025 details for the Shoreline Lake viewing are not yet available as of 5/13/25.

• Online Reservations for 2024 for Pedalboats/Rowboats/Canoes/Kayaks for July 4th (Starting at $95). 2025 pricing and info still not yet available as of 5/13/25.

Although watercraft are not normally allowed on the Lake after sunset, Shoreline makes an exception for Independence Day. The Boathouse takes reservations for watercraft rentals, so you can escape the crowds and watch the fireworks from the water. In the past, there’s also been a BBQ Picnic at The Boathouse from 11:00am to 3pm. 2025 details not yet available as of 5/13/25)

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.