February 14, 2012 by Chelsea Stark For Mashable
Google was nice enough to take its Google+ subscribers on a tour of their offices in Mountain View, California.
Why meet in a conference room, when a pink tent will suffice?
A lobby in one of the many buildings inside the Googleplex.
Nothing makes a meeting area nicer than lots of greenery.
A view of the yard and picnic tables, on what is a sunny California day.
The patio shares Google's color scheme.
A small lounge area near some cubicles.
That green couch is probably a good place to take a nap.
This minigolf course is a nice place to take a break outdoors.
Then again, you might be interested in shooting hoops in the sunshine.
This is the front of a Google cable car.
This meeting room definitely can be described as Meadow themed.
With balls and bright colors, this almost looks like a place for kids.
Google employees hard at work on couches.
The Google branding also present next to some chairs that look better for sunbathing.
Tomatoes can definitely be seen growing in this garden.
Google employees eating lunch in this pretty cafeteria.
Lots of natural light and a forest mural make this a relaxing lunch spot.
There is no shortage of bright colors and cool furniture in the Googleplex.
Can you find the Android toys in this photo?
A view across at more meeting spaces.
Nice couches with a great view of the outside.
This room features a very cool light fixture and interesting plants.
More examples of Google's color scheme.
In an unusually intimate move, Google posted these photos on their Life at Google account Monday afternoon — offering Google+ users a glimpse at their Mountain View, Calif., headquarters.
Google has always been known for being a leader in fun offices with plenty of perks for employees — and the photos don’t disabuse that notion. Included are shots of one of the many cafeterias, a golf course and a basketball court. There are also plenty of places to relax and get done away from your cubicle, including outdoor seating and comfortable couches.
The search giant clearly uses its office to lure in potential employees, and it’s easy to see why. Check out the gallery above, and tell us what you most liked about the Google offices.
