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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Oakland to Victoria?
The direct drive from Oakland to Victoria is 897 mi (1,443 km), and should have a drive time of 15 hrs 34 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Oakland to Victoria, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Napa, Calistoga, Olympic National Park, Tacoma, Eugene, Healdsburg, and Bellingham, as well as top places to visit like Sonoma Plaza and Vacaville Premium Outlets, or the ever-popular Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
The top cities between Oakland and Victoria are Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Napa, Calistoga, Olympic National Park, Tacoma, Eugene, Healdsburg, and Bellingham. Seattle is the most popular city on the route. It's 12 hours from Oakland and 4 hours from Victoria.
Napa is a city located in Napa County, California that serves as the center of the Napa Valley wine region. The downtown area boasts historic architecture from the late 1800s and early 1900s, as well as a riverfront promenade with various shops and restaurants. The arts scene is anchored by the Napa Valley Opera House while the Oxbow Public Market offers a farmer's market and cheese shop.
9% as popular as Seattle
14 minutes off the main route, 4% of way to Victoria
Healdsburg is a municipality situated in Sonoma County, California's Wine Country. Its population was recorded at 11,254 during the 2010 census. The city serves as an excellent base for exploring the various wineries in Sonoma that are within easy distance by car. For a quick overnight stay, either Sonoma square in the south or Healdsburg further north would make a perfect home base.
6% as popular as Seattle
55 minutes off the main route, 6% of way to Victoria
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Calistoga, a charming city in California's Napa Valley, is famous for its hot springs, mud baths, and picturesque wineries. One of the notable wineries is set in Castello di Amorosa, a medieval-style castle. Visitors can witness the regular eruptions of the Old Faithful Geyser of California and admire works by Italian artist Carlo Marchiori at the Ca'toga Galleria D'Arte.
8% as popular as Seattle
46 minutes off the main route, 8% of way to Victoria
The capital of California, Sacramento, is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River. Its historic district, Old Sacramento, takes visitors back to the Gold Rush era with its wooden walkways and wagon rides. The California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento showcases the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, a significant technological achievement in American history. If you're driving to Lake Tahoe from afar, consider stopping by Sacramento to experience its historical landmarks even if it's only for a short visit.
9% as popular as Seattle
16 minutes off the main route, 8% of way to Victoria
Eugene is a city in Oregon, on the Willamette River. The University of Oregon is home to the Northwest-focused Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, known for its Asian collections. The Fifth Street Public Market has cafes and locally owned stores. Green spaces include riverside Alton Baker Park, with extensive trails, and Hendricks Park, featuring a rhododendron garden.
3% as popular as Seattle
4 minutes off the main route, 50% of way to Victoria
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The biggest city of Oregon, Portland is situated on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, facing the snow-capped Mount Hood. It is renowned for its eco-friendliness, parks, bridges and cycling paths. The place boasts of numerous microbreweries and coffeehouses as well. The Washington Park is an iconic site which comprises a range of sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo including its railway. Artistic events such as theater performances and music festivals are quite popular in this bustling city.
28% as popular as Seattle
2 minutes off the main route, 61% of way to Victoria
Olympic National Park, a sprawling 922,000-acre nature reserve in Washington state, is a haven of diverse ecosystems. From snow-capped mountains and ancient rainforests to rugged coastline, the park offers an unparalleled variety of landscapes. Popular among hikers and backpackers, it exudes a serene ambiance that captivates visitors.
I was here back in mid October, was a exceptional national park. It has many different environments mountains, lush forests, and coastal beaches in the west coast, all of which are well worth exploring. It involves a lot of driving to get around the park it’s huge n ya have to drive around the perimeters to get anywhere, the Mountain View’s we’re my favorite but it’s highly debatable, the coast n forests might be a better bet in the winter, such a short drive from Seattle this park offers a little bit of everything highly recommend.
charles compton — Google review
Wonderful experience. The visitors centres receive warmly and are very helpful and guide each one to suit their taste and capacity. Everywhere you can see huge trees. Tree shades help you in refreshing you. Almost all trails are well defined and directed. However restrooms are very limited. Very few restaurants. Entrance by car on weekends and holidays , may have to wait a lot of time. Better to be early birds, so that you can enter without wait time. Summer time will be more enjoyable.
Krishnan Dad — Google review
One of the best and most diverse national parks in the United States. From mountains, to waterfalls, to rain forests, to the ocean! The beauty of this park is unreal. I recommend taking your time exploring because there are a ton of great trails and views scattered throughout the different areas. We spent 2 days here and saw most of the popular attractions. You could easily spend 3 days though. Make sure to map out your trip as the entire park is huge. There’s not a lot of cell service, so I suggest downloading Google Maps beforehand. September is a great time to visit! It’s not as crowded as the summer months, but you still have a chance for sun and warmer temperatures.
The Traveling Bear — Google review
Fantastic national park with so many different climates and geographical sites to see. There are trails for all levels. We especially loved the Switchback trail and Ruby beach. It overall wasn’t too crowded and we were able to see many areas of the park within our trip!
Sarah Carney — Google review
Beautiful park. We explored ruby beach and beach 4. Both offered beautiful scenic views and places to explore. Beach 4 has tide pools and we found awesome creatures. We were unable to visit the hall of mosses due to the 2 hour wait time. Even then, Olympic did not disappoint.
Kyra Wagner — Google review
The rain forest was so beautiful. The moss made the trees look ancient. It was almost like being transported into a whole other dimension. I still can't believe what my eyes were seeing. It was simply enchanting. From the large trees to the smallest mushrooms, so much life is happening here. I have to come back again soon. One day was not enough!
Tami Davis — Google review
Completely different trip for us, I have never been in a such beautiful forest before. 2 miles hiking tools is almost 3 hrs. Full of fun and nice surprise!
Yue He — Google review
This national park is also very beautiful similar to other national parks of Washington. This is huge national park and ideally one day is not just enough to explore the park. There is a good amount of driving involved if you have to come all parts of the park. Within this park you explore mountains, you can explore rainforest and you can explore beaches. One park gives you taste of so many different landscapes
Abhishek Sohane — Google review
A Park Unlike Any Other
The northeast coast has to be one of the most stunning and beautiful places in this country. The beaches and forest are just jaw-dropping.
The park is made of a bunch of entry points into the park with some being more popular than others. Hurricane Ridge and Hoh Rainforest are the top most visited. We either went in before 6am or after 4pm with no issue on crowds.
The 101 is not much of a scenic drive until you hit the coast.
Before going anywhere check their website. The park has been battered with weather and fires causing sections of the park to be closed for days at a time.
Van Wilder — Google review
One of my favorite National Parks. It has everything: big waterfalls, cool wildlife, mountains, ocean, lush forests… I love it. One of my favorite things to do is get lost in the moss covered forests away from everyone and enjoy one of the most peaceful places you’ll ever be in.
Mick Dees (nomad.mick) — Google review
Beautiful place. Rain forest was fascinating. Went on beach which was wild and amazing. Its not one for sun bathing however. Saw the crater lake which was beautiful.
Mary Rasa — Google review
Amazing national park with so much diversity in landscapes! We were able to climb to the top of mountain ridges, see the sunset over the beach/ocean and wander through the humid jungle/forest landscape.
Highly recommend: Hurricane Ridge Trail. Note: if you're going during the weekdays, they have the road to the trailhead closed off to traffic (it's open on weekends though) so we had to hike an additional 1.5 mile each way from the visitor center parking lot to the trailhead. This made the hike that's usually 3 miles, a 6 mile roundtrip hike. It's quite a steep hike but the views are worth it!
Also recommend Rialto Beach and just hanging on the beach around sunset! Beautiful beach for dogs, kids, skipping rocks, reading a book etc.
Not so recommend: we weren't super blown away by Marymere Falls, Lake Crescent or Hoh Rainforest. They were definitely beautiful but paled in comparison to the other sights Olympic had to offer. If you only had time for one, I would recommend the Hoh Rainforest.
Tracy Sung — Google review
Olympic National Park in Washington is a must-visit natural wonder. Its breathtaking diversity ranges from lush rainforests to rugged mountain peaks and pristine coastal beaches. The Hoh Rainforest, with its towering trees and moss-covered landscapes, is truly enchanting. Explore the towering Olympic Mountains, home to glaciers and alpine meadows, offering breathtaking vistas. The park's rugged coastline along the Pacific Ocean is an awe-inspiring sight. With countless hiking trails and wildlife encounters, Olympic National Park is a serene and majestic escape that will leave you in awe of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Bhargavan Kandala — Google review
So many lovely spots to stop and explore on this whole trip. Plenty of beaches, hiking trails, scenive view points. Lots of wildlife. One of my favorite national parks for the variety of things to see. The greenery is just beautiful. Never got tired of exploring. Not super crowded like the more popular national parks like yellowstone. Was nice to have our own pace to see things. Locals are friendly. Rain, sun, cloudy, foggy, snowy. Just beautiful in all the seasons we have seen there! If you want something different, definatley the route to go. You never know what you will find! Plenty of camping options.
Cas Mr — Google review
A ton of Americans have no idea that there is a rainforest in Washington (or even in the US), but tucked away in the corner of the state is a veritable wilderness of lush forests covered in moss and towered over by Sitka spruce trees - some around 800 years old.
The mountains are breathtaking the first time you see them, so impossibly massive it feels like they may just swallow you whole. Driving over the floating bridge will catch you off guard even if you’re prepared for it, especially during the winter when the mountains are cloaked in white.
You are submersed in dense forest almost everywhere in this region. The forest floors are soft soil, pine needles, and ferns. Fallen trees gather moss, fungi, and fascinating wildlife, like the banana slug. Herds of elk are often seen grazing and black bears browse the black berry patches. Those black berries are amazing.
All of this is perched on cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where a walk on the beach can feel otherworldly in the early morning fog. Tide pools teem with thousands of sea anemones and the sea star population flourishes. If you are really lucky, you may see one of the many species of whale, porpoise or dolphin that navigate the shores on migration, or a seal or sea otter hunting for a meal in the waves. Each beach is different, with completely new and amazing things to discover. Tiny life in every inch, you just need to slow down and look.
The human population is drastically smaller than the Seattle-Tacoma area, and that’s the best part. This is the best place to seek restorative solitude and or explore the endless trails through the forests and mountains without your feet even touching pavement. The climate here is comfortable year round, parts remaining verdant and lush through the coldest of months. It is truly one of the greatest treasures that this country has to offer, unlike anywhere else in the world.
Hanne Brolander — Google review
6% as popular as Seattle
2 hours off the main route, 72% of way to Victoria
Tacoma, located in Washington state and situated along the shores of Puget Sound, is a city renowned for its cultural attractions. The Museum of Glass showcases the works of celebrated glass artist Dale Chihuly, with striking installations on display at the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. Meanwhile, the Tacoma Art Museum emphasizes Northwest regional art, and the Washington State History Museum offers interactive exhibits and an extensive model railroad collection.
5% as popular as Seattle
5 minutes off the main route, 75% of way to Victoria
Seattle, situated in the Pacific Northwest on Puget Sound, is encompassed by evergreen forests, mountains, and water bodies. The city boasts an extensive parkland covering thousands of acres. It also houses the largest tech industry in Washington State with Amazon and Microsoft being headquartered within its metropolitan area. One of Seattle's most recognizable landmarks is the Space Needle, a futuristic structure that was built during the 1962 World’s Fair.
Most popular city on this route
22 minutes off the main route, 75% of way to Victoria
Bellingham is a seaside town situated in the state of Washington, near the border with Canada. It acts as a harbour for ferries heading to Alaska and boasts Mount Baker to its east, which is an enormous snow-covered volcano complete with ski slopes. The city centre holds the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention that features interactive exhibits on scientific subjects.
3% as popular as Seattle
42 minutes off the main route, 81% of way to Victoria
Best stops along Oakland to Victoria drive
The top stops along the way from Oakland to Victoria (with short detours) are Castello di Amorosa, Old Sacramento, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Other popular stops include California State Railroad Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, and V. Sattui Winery.
Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions.
It’s good, sort of feels smallish compared to some other parks I’ve been to. For example, I like the Arlington TX Six Flags Over Texas slightly more.
Medusa is a great warm up ride, having a good blend of speed, smoothness, and g-forces. The Superman and Batman rides are a touch more intense, and both excel in different ways. Superman has the speed and a “flight” feel. Batman is crazy in all the different forces, and seems to fit Batman’s style.
I was excited about trying Flash but… closed. Same for Wonder Woman, also down for maintenance once we got in line.
Joker is the most bonkers, and turns it all up to 11. When we went, this one had the longest line by far. If you’re in the area and have the time… wow. Check it out
Bathrooms were clean. The food at Johnny Rockets was actually good, the Burger and chicken strips didn’t task like park food :-)
Jared Meaux — Google review
We went on a weekend :/ First mistake. But, we live close and ended up splurging for the season pass as after 2 uses it pays for itself. Next outing with be during the weekday. Lines were pretty terrible. When you start looking around the park more closely everything is covered in weeds and cobwebs. The overall appearance of the park is run down and dusty. Disney would never let their parks get so run down. Flow of parking was set up really well; although it was a haul to get to the park (you’ll definitely get your steps in just getting from the parking lot to the park!) They do offer bus service we just didn’t want to wait for it. You can bring in food and beverages we saw many strollers bringing in their own items. They also have refillable water stations so we will absolutely bring our water bottles next time. (We spent $30 in just water alone). Overall, it was a fun experience but we have some tips and tricks to have a more enjoyable experience next go.
Katy Werstler — Google review
We love going here for family time...especially during the holidays! Fun watching the kids stretch their boundaries and try new rides!
Do wish there was a schedule of which rides were open when with all the staffing requirements/schedules, and wish park was cleaner (rides and show seats especially), but overall ok.
Laura “BehaviorMomma” Matlock — Google review
I went today! I have been before, but I have never been on any of these roller coasters until today! This park is doing so much better! I only got to spend 3 hours in the park due to the hours being cut short. But I still got 2 Joker rides, a Superman ride, and a Sidewinder Safari ride! The cool part about being there in the rain, there was hardly any lines! I think the longest I waited for a ride was like 15 to 20 minutes for Joker! Joker! The one that always has long lines! The park was so dead! And they did give us free tickets since they cut our day short. So I will definitely be back!
Splash Mountain Dorrier — Google review
This place have lots of potential. If they make everything new and put more rides and more of there rides to be active. I promise more people will come. This park is kinda sad. Most rides are not working and everything looks really old. Please bring the park back to live so more people can enjoy it. I hate to see parks likes this look like this. Although they do have some cool animals.
ramesh reshad — Google review
Really fun place. It was pretty hot but later in the day turned out fine. Lines really long but maybe it was due to 4th July weekend. There was some really wild rides. I think the Joker was the ride to go on everyone loved it even our youngest of 9. Firework show was fantastic.
John Ferreira — Google review
For a late autumn day, lanes were really long. In a whole day (10am-6pm) we rode 5 rollercoasters, otherwise, we were srtanding in the lanes. Some areas of the park were closed. The rides were fun, but waiting for 2 hours and then seeing rides going around half empty was really annoying. Introduce the single passenger fast line, and make the experience better for everyone.
Mia Šimičáková — Google review
We had a fun first experience here during Oktoberfest and the kick off of Fright Fest.
It took some time orient ourselves but we got lots of walking in and toured the entire park. No paper maps available just digital.
Being the first night Fright fest haunted houses were a bit delayed and staff was confused about the one you had to pay extra for (which was a big disappointment after spending so much already) and we didn't get to see that one. The houses themselves were done well with some scare actors inside. Some lines moved quickly and some were very slow. The halloween park decorations were pretty good overall.
Oktoberfest food kiosks were incredibly slow. One person taking orders, money AND getting the food while others were around but not helpful. And the next day we bought the sampler pass but when we came back in the evening everything was closed so we didn't get to use it. :(
Overall the butterfly house and big coaster were our favorite, it was nice they were close together. We'd go back, you can do most all of it in a day.
Lovely Rita — Google review
The kids and I had lots of fun when we went during black history month last year in February 2022! The lines weren't too bad, and the price of the food was just a tad bit pricey but not too heavy on my pockets, lol! We got season tickets and can't wait to attend again for a family trip!
Tee — Google review
We just went to the park for the first time this year over spring break.
We have been coming here for years. We get a season pass which makes sense for our family since we live close to the park.
We also do the season dining pass, which if you go a lot this is a good deal rather than buying a meal each time at $20 each. This pass has changed since we started coming to the park. It used to include a snack and the annual refillable drink bottle. Now it is only 2 meals. And the park has closed a few of the food venues in the last couple of years so mostly burgers and chicken wings is what is offered around the park, with the exception of the food court.
The park no longer takes cash so you need a card, or have to purchase a park card at guest services.
Quite a few of the rides were closed as well, but I assume this is due to school still being in session so not as many employees.
Naomi Alfaro — Google review
There wasn’t any long lines that really needed the flash pass besides Superman which was my favorite ride there. It is cheaper to buy online that way you know what day is available including on blackout dates. We were able to feed sea lions with a purchase of food and see the other animals available
Fatima — Google review
Absolutely wonderful! The park has so many accommodations for people with special needs. My daughter had fractured her hip and can’t stand or walk for long periods, and my son has severe Tourette’s, making going out sometimes very difficult.
The line for an ADA pass was long, but a worker heard my son getting louder and louder and helped us immediately. The workers at every ride were polite, friendly and were mostly all smiles! And very patient!
I actually lost my ADA pass, but the worker could see my daughter was in a wheel chair and let them right on the ride while I got another pass.
With the ADA pass they had little wait times which made it possible for us to go! If it wasn’t for this pass we wouldn’t be able to go. Most workers looked at the pass and let us right on! They didn’t make us feel uncomfortable for using the pass!
Only downside… food is pretty horrible and overpriced and very long wait times…. But again the staff was very friendly.
Only problem we had… I could see my daughter and she needed help, but where she was, was turned into an exit, from the last five minutes I was with her… He staff would not let me go up to help her… they made me walk a mile around to where she was… and actually laughed that I had to do that… so although most workers were amazing, these 2 women had no empathy or compassion. So six flags still has work to do with a few employees! Thank you for a great time six flags!
Also after the dolphin show they let my son hang out five minutes and interact with the dolphins! My son rarely uses his words and all he could talk about when he got home, was how he got to train the dolphins… it really made his night and it will be an experience he will always remember! They were awesome with him.
Also FYI, I couldn't find any family restrooms...My son is a wonder and needs a companion with him at all times, so he had to use the female restrooms...
kara hallenbeck — Google review
We use to love 6 Flags before Covid. Now everything is more expensive but nothing has changed. It takes 30 minutes just to get from the freeway to park. Another 30 minutes to a hour to get into the park. And then half the rides are closed, the lines are long, most of the restaurants were closed even on a Friday during spring break so the lines to get food were crazy at places that were open. The app to buy food ahead still had a 45 minute wait and a long line to pick up. On top of that it wasn’t working and wouldn’t let you check in even when you were there. Even the bottles they sell for drinks are smaller. We paid $38 for a refillable cup which is about 2/3 the size of the old bottles. My mom and I walked around and looked at what’s left of Marine World Africa USA and did enjoy our day which is why I still rated a 3. But the kids only rode 2 rides in 5 hours (lines too long and the last one which would have been the 3rd ride they got to the front and it broke down after a hour and a half in line.
Maryrose Sweeting — Google review
Very fun like always!!! Enjoyed our much needed family trip. All my kids loved the experience and wish to come back soon!!!! All the employees very courteous and pleasant. No issues with rides we went on. Wish they still had the killer whale and sharks. Thanks 😊
The Lemana Family — Google review
Despite the outrageous prices of EVERYTHING nowadays we took our daughter here to spend a couple of days for her most recent birthday and there was something for the whole family. It was our toddler’s first time going and he LOVED IT. Our daughter had been before but was very hesitant about rides — but this time she got on all of the looney toon seaport rides AND took on most of the moderate thrill rides! As a parent it was very cool to watch her have so much fun and evolve. Season passes and dining passes made the experience more affordable and the new additions to the amusement park - more animals, excellent animal shows that were educational, and rides - made it a great place to have lots of fun. Plus the firework show was fantastic! We spent two full days there — one where the park was open later for the fire work show and one where it closed on time — from 11 am to closing and we STILL didn’t experience everything there was to see! We will definitely be going back and hope to try the new hurricane harbor also.
Lyneda Lincoln — Google review
Went for our friends bachelor party. Rode the Batman and Medusa; great rides. $15 beers not exactly worth it. Free shows were definitely worth it. Got to see one of the workers scream at kids feeding the sea lions. *Don't dangle the fish, just drop them*
Ryan Alexander — Google review
The park isn't what it used to be, but they do have incredibly fast roller coasters and definitely worth the discounted ticket price of $40 during a weekday! I hope they bring back the Looney Tunes show for the kids and fix the broken rides. Some rides need more than 1 employee working it because the line moves really slow... like on the Gorilla Ride....
It's a great value for the family, for sure. Every kid would love coming here especially during summer break.
Friendly Notary — Google review
I bought the diamond passes for my kids and husband. I also bought a speedy parking pass. Which I learned comes with the diamond pass, so I wasted money. It wasn't clear online what came with the pass! I had a few different employees explain it to me, and they were incredibly nice about it.
We arrived at the park 15 minutes before opening and we got through parking super fast and we left at 6 pm.
We fed the sea lions and pet stingrays and saw lots of different animals. The staff are very well educated on the animals and their names. We were talking with a sweet old lady(employee) at the puma and Wolf's, and she was telling us all these amazing facts and had my kids engaged and excited.
We waited between 5 minutes to an hour for rides. We got to ride most of the rides.
We had so much fun exploring the park, and there are lots of places to sit down and rest. If you're not a fan of rides, there is still lots to do between shows and animals to see!
I'm very excited to spend the summer with my kids here!
Carolanne Leavitt — Google review
Relatively small but entertaining place around bay area. Lot of rides for all ages and quite clean as well. Young adults and kids will have lot of fun. The staff are cordial and good.
Vikram Samal — Google review
It's been about 10 years since I have been to this theme park, and today I came with my daughter for her first time, she had a blast! She is just above 48inches tall so she was able to ride a handful of rides except for Medusa, superman, wonderwoman, and 2 more she will need to have a summer growth spurt for 😊 The theme park was clean and customer service was wonderful! Merchandise and extracurricular gaming and activities are priced fair! Shows and kids entertainment was fun and sighted some characters here and there! I suggest going in the morning to see animal engagement, but overall a family fun experience guaranteed.
mp espinoza — Google review
This was from October 2023 visit.
You cannot walk in to purchase tickets. You have to purchase online. The weird thing is, I tried several times to get tickets online but the thing is, the website is not accepting my card. They should do something about this and either accept payments upfront (what the hell are the terminals there for?). But they did make consideration for us when I explained to them that the site does not accept my card. So ⭐️ for that.
Some employees were lazy… some were constantly checking the time and saying outloud that she’ll be out in 2 hours. I mean, come on, it was not a busy day.
A P Y — Google review
I want to be clear that the location and the attractions are all very good. This Six Flags has some great rides and the animals are great. However, it is very irritating that because of mechanical or other issues that we were only able to go on three or four rides total during the day. Multiple times we stood in line for more than an hour just to have the ride shutdown for some reason unknown to everyone. To compund matters, some rides did not ever open so the lines for the rides that were running were very long. We will not return to this Six Flags or any others. We'll stick to Universal Studios or Disneyland/Disneyworld. This place is definitely not worth the money if you are not able to go on more than a few rides on any given day.
Charles Jenks — Google review
My family and I live in Idaho and visited Sacramento during Covid where lots of places were shutdown. The park wasn't in full operation.
We Bought the tickets online. Two adults tickets and two for our kids.
We tried to get there per the schedule on our tickets.
For unknown reasons they weren't going by that schedule time on the tickets.
We thought were trying to control crowd by giving out those schedules.
I'm not sure why the tickets have those time slots if they're needed.
We arrived late afternoon and they were done with almost all of the shows for the day.
We were lucky to enjoy the dolphin show. We loved to watching the dolphins display so we decided to put it on our to do list anytime we visit Sacramento again.
We were there again in 2022 .
This time too we missed our favorite dolphin show. The did the dolphin show earlier that day were visited. We were sad that on two different occasions we never got to enjoy to the fullest.
I recommend if you want to visit the place and get full benefits then plan to go early regardless of the time you see on your tickets so you don't miss some of the shows.
Plant to spend the whole day there should in case you have to stay later to enjoy all the shows.
I will suggest the management put the schedule of their shows for each day online so people can plan their trip accordingly.
Aside the rough schedule,the kids enjoyed the seeing the marine kingdom
Paulina Baffoe — Google review
Easy to get to park, general and preferred parking is pretty close to each other. $50 for parking, food prices are ridiculous $20 corndog and fries. not sure if you could bring food but definitely find out. Dippin dots were $10 each. I guess thats normal sur charges for amusement park.
Rides are great. Didnt wait too long for each ride but arrived when it opened.
Lila S — Google review
Great roller coaster park. Friendly staff, great rides.. but as expected.. Food cost isn't cheap. If you are only going one time, pack a lunch and grab a locker just outside the gate (or keep it in your car)
Or if you have a season pass, and are going to go 4-5 times.. get the food pass and eat up!
C Varty — Google review
We had a great time here! It's like sea world,but with more rides. My boys loved the wonder woman ride and batman ride. We also got to feed seals. The lines were not long wait times and it was all decorated for Christmas. Lots if gift shops and games.
The centrally located Sonoma Plaza is a bustling hub of restaurants, shops, and tasting rooms that is popular for locals and visitors alike. The plaza features 1800s buildings that are lined with lush green space. The centerpiece of the plaza is the Mission Revivalstyle city hall which was built in 190608. Additionally, the Bear Flag Monument marks Sonomas moment of revolutionary glory. The weekly farmers market takes place at the plazas northeast corner every Tuesday from April to October.
Great little square! Had lunch at Mary's and walk the park! The history was really cool, too! Didn't know about any of it!
N L — Google review
I've never experienced such community love. Every Wednesday they get together for a community wide "festival" That is held at the plaza. Food trucks, live music, nearby stores attract over 800 people with their lawn chairs. Chairs the main attraction is each other. Folks just sit down and start talking. Enjoying the food and the music. This is what downtown's across America want to look like. Diverse, united, fun.
Jim Alvey — Google review
Sonoma is a great little town. Lots of places to taste wine but expensive. We are used to trying for free and then buying what you like.
Mark Jones — Google review
Loved walking through the park like setting with all the flowers, benches, trees and beauty of buildings mixed with nature. Surrounding the square is a great mixture of history, wineries, shops and restaurants. A great way to spend the day!
Cynthia Hoeft — Google review
Sonoma Plaza in downtown Sonoma is a fantastic place to visit! It's a beautiful park with a well preserved historical building and lots of shops, wineries and restaurants. You can walk around, eat delicious food. It's a perfect mix of history, culture, and yummy food. There are bathrooms next to the amphitheater. I highly recommend it!
Michel Kattan — Google review
I love spending time at the square. There are a ton of restaurants, bakeries, and shops to occupy your time, plus the square itself is a wonderful place for a picnic. If you're here on a Tuesday night there's also a fun festival with a street food and music!
Rachel McKay — Google review
Always a good place to visit. The roses were blooming and there were a few ducks in the duck pond. I love to get a coffee and a pastry at the Basque Bakery and then sit in the park. The Mission looked beautiful today, too, with lots of poppies in bloom.
Penny Magnusen — Google review
Visited this Plaza recently. Although I'm not sure I would call it a plaza because it's really a small kind of downtown historic area. There were so many options for food, ice cream and quaint little stores. There's a beautiful Park located directly in the center where I saw people laying in the grass and reading, children playing in the park, people walking their pets. It was very well-maintained and a beautiful place to visit. The weather was just amazing and it just allowed for such a great little visit. There's a tiny little water area that had Turtles and birds. Everything about the visit was just great. Would absolutely recommend for a visit!
Shay W. — Google review
If you like historical sites and/or taking pictures you should consider dropping by the plaza. The court house, Presidio, Mission, Blue Inn and Bear Rebellion Statue are all right there. The General Vallejo Home and Train Depot Museum are within easy walking distance of the square. Presidio has nice displays. Mission has some displays, a chapel and mission paintings from the 1800s. The Square has lots of shops and eateries. Went on a Friday in April and place was busy. Imagine weekends would be pretty packed.
Evan Huntzinger — Google review
Really good square, on Tuesday from 5-8 they have the farmers market and live music/food trucks/stands. Fun experience if your visiting during the week. It is very quiet and most spots around don't open until 11am.
Jean Baptiste — Google review
Sonoma is a beautiful town in the Valley of the Moon, just over the hills from Napa Valley. It is one of California's best wine regions. The center of the town is old and beautiful, with a green central park surrounded by shops, restaurants, wine tasting rooms, a theater, and more. There are some historical places of interest right in the center of town: the Sonoma Mission, and Presidio of Sonoma where the Mexican army gave up without a fight in the Bear Revolt to claim California for the US. There are many great wineries in Sonoma Valley, with an emphasis on zinfandel. A visit to Jack London State Park is recommended.
Dennis Falt — Google review
I have lived in sonoma for 37 years and the plaza is always welcoming and beautiful. There is something for everyone there. Great food, parks, and even a free daddy day care (town square). Great place for the family or a getaway with friends.
Pokey P — Google review
Summer // Tue Night Farmers Market with live music. Charming.
Throughout plaza park goers (couples, families, small groups) gather- laying out blankets, chairs, some with their own mini picnic tables, others go all out decorating with e-lamps, flowers. Pack picnic food/wine or enjoy pop-up food/beverage vendors or grab “to-go”from local restaurants on square. Also lining plaza are pop-up stands: Farmers market produce, jewelry, soap, local crafts, etc. Relaxing Tuesday summer night in wine country.
lin coln — Google review
Beautiful and historic. Restaurants, wine bars, shops, wonderful fun!
Mark McHugh — Google review
Such a wonderful clean park rich in history. Ww were there during the music festival and the whole place had a wonderful community vibe. Great access to good food vendors and quiet seating.
Brett Cole — Google review
My favorite place to go put of the city also if you have friends visiting town it’s the best place to go and with kids too!
You have so many options to eat, wineries close by, also places that sells wine, ice cream, shopping and more!
The plaza it’s an amazing place they also has parking around the plaza and for me every time I go there it’s easy to park.
Ana Torres — Google review
crowded; if want to see a bunch of self entitled bridal party drinking wine on blankets. This a must go to! The shops are cool lots of restaurants.
Robert “Sire Fuzzy” Hicks — Google review
This plaza is nice. Inside the "square" / plaza there is a park with pond and there are ducks during our visit...don't know if they are there all the time. There are two playgrounds. The playground we were at has sandy ground..be prepared the tiny feet to track those sand inside shoes/socks 🫣 lots of shops and boutique. Nice and clean bathroom behind the historic building. Please support the boutique to keep them afloat.
Liza B — Google review
A short drive from Santa Rosa through the beautiful wine country, my wife and I made it to our destination at a store in the Sonoma Plaza. It was a great weekend excursion that even a rainy day could not dampen. The square has many shops and restaurants to explore. There were many people enjoying the day and parking was not too bad. Alot of people were walking their dogs there and
Pets and people were all having a spectacular experience.
Alan Hennessy — Google review
U mostly only go through it for the ice cream shop, and Pokémon GO but, is it really pretty place,volunteer opportunities and amenities, it can get super crowded. There's never enough parking and I advise against going there at night. Unless you're a drinker.
Shanie Baxter — Google review
Historical center of Sonoma is undeniably charming and beautiful place. 1800’s building surround the little park offering everything you may want from strolling downtown. Here you will find wine tasting rooms, the best restaurants in the area, art galleries, shopping and even little museum. Absolutely charming place it is!
vikka max — Google review
Nice little plaza in this beautiful town! Lots of restaurant options to grab lunch/dinner after wine tasting
Maria Rocha — Google review
Always a nice place. Haven't been in 3.5 years, but felt right at home when we got here. Walked the square to see what was new, had a quick bite and then headed out for done wine.
It's like being in retail heaven. There are so many options to choose from. Name brand stores of every kind from clothing to handbags to perfumes to shoes and home furnishings and so much more. There is literally something here for every member of your family from the tallest to the smallest. You get high quality items at a fraction of the normal cost. There are public restrooms and places to grab a refreshing beverage to quench your thirst or satisfy your sweet tooth. There is ample parking but be sure to wear comfortable shoes if you want to experience everything this outlet has to offer. To ensure a safe, healthy and enjoyable shopping experience face mask are required at every store for employees as well as customers so come prepared.
fran cantcu — Google review
I enjoy shopping at a few of the stores here. They keep up the property pretty well with bathrooms available. I've to unfortunately give a lower rating due to removing the benches from the property. Not everyone can stand for long periods of time while the rest of the family continues shopping. Many of the patrons here are of senior age as well. Recently they also added a huge dumpster to the main parking area next to charging station that makes it difficult to park and navigate. With online shipping it's becoming harder to justify coming. Js
Heinz Kirkpatrick — Google review
Nice premium outlet! All kinds of brands. got huge parking lot not too crowded.... Lots of public restroom, vending machines, Unfortunately NO restaurant at all .. you will get to see only food truck! And some vendors..However must say had an great tacos truck there, must try from them.
phuntsok_ D — Google review
Their sales are great there if you have time and want to shop this is the best place for deals this is the place to go man women and children baby clothing in all sizes the best thing is you are outside so you can get fresh air while shopping several bathrooms they are always kept clean and parking if you have a large vehicle you can always park in the back of the store area. The only Improvement that I can think of is if they had more benches for elderly to sit down and rest that can't walk long distance or stand very hard to sit on curb
Teresa Millet — Google review
The security guy was very nice to me. His name is Walter he help me. The world needs more people like him to be better. I came back to look for my ID that I drope last night and he found it. He is great! Thank you Walter!!! 🥰 blessings to you!
Maria Phillips — Google review
This place has become a tradition for my wife and I. We will come once or twice a year and the deals are always great. we were able to get most of our holiday shopping done and although there were a lot of people there, we found parking and found exactly what we were looking for. I always enjoy a day here and its worth the drive!
Jared Sorrentino — Google review
Had to return some shoes at vans they were awesome and quick. My daughter got her ears pierced at claires they did a great job and got the holes even on both ears. Easy to get off freeway and easy to get on. Great experience all around 😁😁😁😁
Valbop — Google review
Love finding stuff. This place is a gem. Need more time to really enjoy shopping
Maria Magallan — Google review
Didn't have a chance to go to all the stores, but there were a lot of places to go to, plenty of parking, and much fun to be had. Not a bad place to go at all.
Samantha T — Google review
I love this place as it has everything you want! I wish they did have more deals during holidays and closeouts. It's still a great place to pick up quality clothing at a fraction of what it would cost in a retail store! Park over at Sam's Club and walk over as there is more shade in the summertime, so your car won't be scorching hot when you return!
Cheyne Mercantor — Google review
Last time I visited this outlet it was more than 10 years ago. Back then this outlet you can find quality products with discounted price!
It was quite a disappointment when we drove by and stopped to checkout again! Most of the name brand stores are still there but can’t find any decent stuff anymore, most products are low quality or not appealing, even with 15%, 30%, even 50% off are still not attractive at all!
It is very sad to see this mall become, the traffic reduced so much, even the Starbucks been shutting down!
Parking are very easy, vending machines also available in many corner near the restroom’. Not interested to stop by again when we drove by next time!
Steven Cheng — Google review
It's a nice place to go shopping and look around ,nice clean restroom, weather was perfect
Maria Lopez — Google review
Under armor from vacaville premium outlet will make your day miserable. I grabbed a size 4 curry basketball shoe places under a $29 sign and checked out. They were charging me $75 instead. When I asked why, they said Under Armor made size 4 men shoe and it was misplaced on youth shoe shelf. It is a men shoe so it is more expensive despite it is literally look like a size 4 kid shoe. I said okay and asked if they have boy Curry basketball shoe, they pointed me the pink curry and told me it is unisex color. I said okay and grabbed a pair to check out, they charged me $49 again, when I asked why it is not $29 as their sign shows, they said sign is for other shoes, this pair does not have a sign and it is $49. I said ok and grabbed some youth sneakers from back wall where it says youth clearance at $19, they charges me $39 at check out and said those are men shoe which are misplaced by clients. I could not believe it and showed them there are three same shoes all put in the youth wall, how come all of them were misplaced by clients? they said no, we cannot price men’s shoes as youth prices.at the end, I asked if I can turned my gift card into cash and leave the store because I don’t want to anything from this store anymore, they said no.
Guys, It is a great way to waste time and energy shopping at under armor store in Vacaville premium outlet. The retail team was poorly trained and has million ways to try to charge you more at counter. I recommend their products but would not recommend their service.
Julie Song — Google review
First time here but just for a transit .. get down a car and get into another .. but in that wait of 30 mins with my family. I brought a coach and a Michael kors ... that’s the shortest time of 35 mins spent - 250$.. it’s a guarantee and I like it
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Sandhya Voona — Google review
Love this place !! Only issue I have is that the close at different times. Or when you lookup the store hours online and it will say a store is open til a certain time but when you arrive the stores are closed or closing. So basically several stores need to update their store hours online.
I was under the impression that all of the stores closed at the same time. But this is not the case.
Jessica Britt — Google review
Love this Home Goods. I meet my daughter here every couple of months for retail therapy.
Jarvis Estate Winery is a popular hilltop winery offering tours and tastings. The winery boasts an underground cave with large oak barrels and a waterfall, creating a unique experience for wine enthusiasts. Visitors can learn about the art of wine making and witness the dedication of Jarvis Winery to their craft through engaging tour guides who are knowledgeable about the process. Despite being sold out at times, it is highly recommended for those looking for an exceptional wine tasting adventure.
Jonathan is our tour host and he is amazing. Our tasting experience is wonderful, get to know about the winery, their owner, and most importantly tried many of their best wines. Highly recommend.
Yandong Li — Google review
If you do only one winery tour while visiting Napa, this should be high on your list! Because all phases of the wine making occur in this cave, you learn about each of the processes while touring a really cool facility! And the wines were magnificent! A definite must do!
Lynn Jeffers — Google review
We visited Napa Valley for the first time and want to visit several wineries. We visited Jarvis the first day and 3 others the next day. We made reservations weeks in advance which is recommended. They were all different and all had their pros and cons. Jarvis was very unique with the winery underground. It was very classy and upscale. The wines were very good but also out of our price range.
Our tour guide (forgot her name) was excellent! Very informative and very friendly.
This was our favorite wine tour and the most unique. Highly recommend!
John Mal — Google review
Jarvis is one of the best wineries / tours we have ever been on. We've been members here off/on - no doubt about it - it IS exclusive and expensive. But it is oh, so worth it. This is an experience that is worth the tasting fee. The estate is magnificent, the doors into the caves simply breathtaking and the caves themselves are just..... there are no words. OK - maybe.... Magnificent. We have never been disappointed here. I don't know what was going on with some of these negative reviews, but for us - every time has been beyond amazing. The tour, the caves, the wines, the cheese. If you are looking for an experience that you can talk about for years to come - this is it. Ask for Rob - he's great!
Laura Albrecht — Google review
Great wines and Rob made us laugh throughout the entire tour. The cave system is quite amazing. Some of our best pics and best wines all weekend! Thank you Rob for making our birthday party fun!
Glen Boehm — Google review
Absolutely a must! Small group and a very informative tour. The wine tasting had a wide variety of 6 wines including vintage. Family owned businness with a lot of history! Wonderful experience!
ana regina Myrrha — Google review
Awesome experience. Melinda was a great tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and engaging throughout the whole visit. This really makes you appreciate the art of wine making and how dedicated the Jarvis Winery is to the craft. Highly recommended!
G Argentini — Google review
Nestled in a ridge in beautiful Napa, this winery actually extends over 1300 acres in different locations near the cave. I promise you, you will never experience such unique time with the guided tour. $100 will get you the experience of the guided tour full of details about the history of the owners and how they acquired such property back in the 80's. Their unconventional methods of producing wine is what makes them so unique and interesting. The tour consists of taking you inside the man made cave where they explain their wine producing methods, a showcase of their gathering room for private parties and of course the wine testing which is very private, and informative. You are placed in a room with cheese and crackers and six empty glasses at which time, the guide will start with the first wine, explaining the characteristics of it as she is serving it. For each subsequent wine the guide will do the same, placing attention and care to each wine. At the end of the tour you can purchase a bottle. These are high end bottles of wine I highly recommended it follow me and my adventures ig @sin_aguayo_canelito
Sin Aguayo — Google review
Our absolute favorite Estate Winery in the Napa region. If your in the area and are a true wino this place is a must.
They are reservation only and definitely on the pricey side, but its well worth it. Came here in March for a private tour and had a great time.
The Wine cellar itself is located in a man-made cave located in one of the hills on the estate.
The cellar is huge, cool, and something I've never seen before.
Now as for the wine, there all delicious. Your tasting is paired with a yummy French imported goat cheese, crackers, and assorted nuts.
The wine tour guide was fantastic and taught us not only about the property, its history, and wines; but also wine history and pairing it.
Overall a must if your in Napa, cheers!
Matt G — Google review
As a frequent wine drinker I don’t get amazed as frequent these days. But the Chardonnay and Cab Franc is truly world class. That is the only Cali chard I think is worth $175 and I am not even a white wine lover.
Yolande Tian — Google review
Wow, the cave tour was really great and having the opportunity to see the production areas, the waterfall and the ballroom was really special. The tasting was great, I felt like it was slightly rushed towards the end, but I guess it has to end at some point. Overall great tour, great cave and great wine. We took a few bottles home to enjoy in the future.
Eddie A — Google review
One of the most beautiful place I've a definitely hidden gem. Due to personal issue have not have the time to write a review. but Gods know there is nothing unperfect that place. The plan, the care, the mastermind among many other details in the whole process is incredible; nevertheless the cave or the estate. I even have the honor to meet he owner. Today my best friend was there because I did recommended he told me they delivery I just want to say thank you for everything and keep the good wine coming For those people that don't know their Tempranillo and Chardonnay aside from their signature Cabernet are so amazing
Renowned gorge Sonoma Valley is celebrated for its numerous grape plantations and wine-making facilities, along with its festivals and art exhibitions. This ravine is a well-known destination for wine lovers who come to savour the rich flavours of high-quality wines produced in the valley. In addition to wineries, this region also boasts delightful galleries showcasing local artwork, as well as numerous cultural events that take place throughout the year.
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kumar shrestha — Google review
Sonoma Valley is beautiful! It has a very friendly and walkable downtown square with so many options for eating, sipping wine, and shopping. Cute shops surround the square including an awesome park with many picnic tables, two playgrounds, restrooms, and amphitheater. It is easy to spend the whole day in Sonoma!
Wine Country JT — Google review
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Bodega Head, located in Bodega Bay, offers a picturesque peninsula with stunning ocean views and whale watching opportunities. The area features a popular hiking trail along the cliff, providing visitors with a chance to admire the rugged beauty of the Sonoma Coast. With trails like the Bodega Head Trail and the longer Bodega Dunes Trail, there are options for hikers of all levels.
Such an absolutely spectacular place. My girlfriend and I visit about every month or so. We always try new trail combinations. I like visiting at different times of the year to experience different weather vistas. Gorgeous views, lots of wildlife and beautiful flora. Cute little beach. There is ample parking, there are restrooms, several picnic tables, and not far from great restaurants. I also like to explore and find remnants of old PG&E nuclear project from the 1960s. Thank God that project fell through!
Wolfman Brody — Google review
World famous whale watching site. Northward migration is starting now, so head out there if you can. In addition to the whales, you can see harbor seals, sea lions and sometimes otters swimming by. Also a great birding location. Easy access, parking, and restrooms, but you might want to avoid weekend days when it is super hot inland because it gets way too crowded.
Tony Cohen — Google review
Nice beach great views and parking seemed pretty easy to fine no trouble.
Went during King Tides so I got to see a different side of the beach and it was definitely worth going during that time.
John Pozo — Google review
This area has the coooolest coastal hike, and you can totally make it your own with all the little trails and offshoots throughout! Sweeping views of the coast, ocean, beaches, and town of Bodega Bay. We had the best time - hiked for about two hours (a slow hike with lots of photo breaks and lots of digging in the sand on the beach 😊). Would absolutely recommend making this a stop on your trip!
Lucia Parry — Google review
My wife and I have been coming here for years, and the view never gets old. The experience is refreshing and delightful every visit. The parking lot can be extremely crowded, but the trails and the beach are always a pleasurable and seemingly secluded adventure to relax and enjoy the endless views of the Pacific. The beach can be sketchy to get to, but is never crowded and as long as the tides are out it's a wonderful time.
Chad Chapman — Google review
An excellent place to park your car and soak in the beauty of the ocean. There’s also a moderate gravel walking path beside the cliff edge, overlooking the ocean. The walk continues on through a deer and spring flower filled meadow.
I would caution taking toddlers and young children without complete attention and supervision over them.
Shauna Wimmer — Google review
A perfect getaway for the bay area people. The view of the pacific from the Bodega head is just magnificent. There is also a small 2 mile trail on edge of the cliff which I just loved it. Great place to fly drone, take some good pictures and relax! Yes, there is a restroom and a big parking space.
Basavaraj Malagi — Google review
We visited Bodega bay last weekend and enjoyed hiking on the bodega head trail. The hike is easy with plenty of scenic views along the way. There are benches along the way to sit and enjoy the view. Can hear the water all along the hike. Parking is easy to get and the sunset view is beautiful. I would recommend this place to everyone. We also spotted a deer on our way back near the parking area.
Vishwa Shah — Google review
Stunning views from this trail! Felt like I was in a classic novel from Cornwall while taking in the sound of the water crashing against the rocks and the fog rolling in…The wildflowers were so pretty and smelled divine! It was definitely a highlight on our journey to experience this hike 🙏🏻
Reaching The Soul — Google review
Stunning bluff top vista's make this my ultimate coast destination whenever my wife and I drive out to Bodega Bay from Santa Rosa. Bodega Head is a small promontory on the Pacific Coast with cliff trails, beach access, abundant sea birds, and migrating whales that define scenic beauty.
Nice place for photos hoots. Best place for kids interested in knowing about plants..
Harish Paluru — Google review
Favorite place in Davis, beautiful
Kelvin Kay — Google review
Cool place to take a stroll with the family. Brought wife, baby, cousin, and grandma along on a nice day while some plants were in bloom. Having an app like PictureThis isnt a bad idea if you want to identify and catalog different types of plants. Not too many people here on a nice Saturday evening. Local and nearby shopping and restaurants arent bad and the local college students are mostly respectful of the area and passerbys. Will be back
Jeremy Epps — Google review
Great park to hang out or take a stroll in
Alex Silas — Google review
That's Great. Nature, plants, pot, docks were very beautiful
Özgür ÇELEN — Google review
free parking on the weekends, tons of trails, signage on almost all the species of trees, and lots of small wildlife!
Rebecca O Day — Google review
Enjoy the beauty of a variety of foliage, and not just fall foliage
Clay Olson — Google review
Love this place! No wonder it's on the top10 among US public botanical gardens. Shady trees, different plants and flowers. Lots of parking too, I parked along Old Davis Rd.and Hilgard Lane, lots of parking spaces (paid $9). Will definitely come back.
Zel CBH — Google review
Very Beautiful trail
Anubhav Mishra — Google review
You will meet the greatest and happiest staff here. Everyone is super excited about their programs, events and sales. Definitely stop by anytime between 8am-5pm.
Mumm Winery is Napa Valley's most well-known and respected sparkling wine producer. They have both indoor and outdoor tasting rooms with stunning views of the valley. If you enjoy your bubbly, this is a must-see winery!
One of our best tasting experiences in Napa! A sparkling wine selection that can't be beat. The Oak terrace is beautiful and peaceful and just the perfect atmosphere! Our host Maddie was so knowledgeable and helpful and she answered so many questions and made our experience very memorable! Truly wish I could go back again and again!
Leah Ahearn — Google review
Pricey? For someone out of town, sure. Delicious and amazing? Absolutely. I would definitely recommend this place. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was surprisingly relaxed while tasting some wonderful sparkling wines and some amazing cheese.
Allen Jackson — Google review
The wine is great of course but I was very disappointed by how unaccommodating they are. We had a group slightly larger than their 8 person maximum (we were 10) and they made us sit at separate tables despite being easily able to join tables together.. because of ‘policy’ (a policy which they weren’t able to explain). AND they denied entry to our friend because she had her 6 month old baby with her. They suggested maybe leaving the baby in the car if the parents wanted to join. She opted to drive all the way back to SF rather than risking her baby’s life for her friend’s birthday celebration and a glass of sparkling wine 🤷🏼♀️
E — Google review
Friendly staff, incredible wine, and the outdoor tasting patio with magnificent views make this a top winery to visit in Napa. Our hostess, JoJo, was great! She was friendly, knowledgeable and created an amazing tasting experience for my wife and I. As others have noted, the wine is exceptional and the prices reasonable. I highly recommend visiting this wonderful winery!
Nick Bovee-Gazett — Google review
First time I was here was in 98/99 while in college. Great memory then. Not a mature palate. Fast forward to now. Times have definitely changed but Mumm was still able to make life better with bubbles. Have a couple or 5 tastings of delicious samplings. Take a a bottle or some for the memories. Knowledgeable staff, clean and cool tastings. They even have a photo gallery to walk through before your reservation. Come try it out!
Sumit Dutta — Google review
Mumm Napa was by far my favorite wine stop! They sat our large party together & gave us personal attention. Great pours of wonderful sparkling wines. The covered seating takes advantage of the lovely setting while you sip your sparkling wines. Highly recommend 👍🏽
Teresa Nornes — Google review
We came here for my birthday with a reservation.
It was raining really hard that day but even the outdoor space was covered with heaters. Luckily they were able to move us to an inside table.
There was a bit of a wait to get seated but we came with a small group of friends so we didn't mind just hanging out and chatting.
Kat(Kathleen?) was our server and she was great. She was friendly and knowledgeable.
We all tried different wines (some of us got the sets).
And we picked a bottle to take home.
Excellent service and beautiful location.
They gave us all chocolates and (another) complementary drink at the end for my birthday.
Yanli Xiong — Google review
The wine is SUPER! 5*
The Service is also good. Polite people. Clean area. Gorgeous view. Nice shop. You won't get here an entertainment - no stories about the history, what behind the each bottle is.... Sometimes these fairytale is needed)
Nataljya Bulatova — Google review
Gorgeous views, delicious tastings, and friendly staff, what else is there?! Andy was such a delight, despite being very busy, we were treated with bubbles, chocolate, knowledge, and bottles to take home. The reservation process was simple, the grounds are gorgeous, and as expected, the bubbles were delish. Highly recommend visiting, but keep an eye on your debit card, I had such a great time, I lost mine 😂😂😂 Now that, is a good sign 💜
Scarlett Drummond — Google review
We recently went to Napa to visit different wineries. We made reservations for the ones we thought we would like the most, at the end of the day we had some extra time so, we made reservations for Mumm. As opposed to the excellent time , attention and experience we had through the day this experience was horrible: they didn’t communicate properly, and kicked us out of winery rudely and without warning.
If we consider our next vacation based on this last experience we never get back to Napa.
Laura A. V?lez — Google review
Beautiful grounds and ample seating makes Mumm a great place to bring a Napa first-timer. Their selection is vastly bubbles, which I love, but despite doing a tasting only one stood out to me - the rose.
dipika — Google review
My partner and I traveled from Texas to visit family in California, and they took us to visit Mumm. It was such a lovely experience! The scenery was incredible! Our server, JoJo, was extremely knowledgeable about all of the wines, and very kind which made our experience that more enjoyable!
J Flowers — Google review
Great experience. Me and the fiance enjoyed a wide variety of sparklings. The temperature outside was 100 and we sat indoors in the tasting room. The tasting room is full on window view with a good look into the vinyards. On the trees you can see humming birds. Mia was our server and took great care of us! We strongly recommend visiting any time of the year 😀
Melissa Thornton — Google review
Mumm Winery, who doesn't love delicious sweet bubbles (or dry if you prefer that) Service is always professional and friendly. The gift store could use more help, though. The restroom is clean. Plenty of parking.
The patio has a fun atmosphere, with enough seating with beautiful views of the vineyards and mountains. Make sure to visit Mumm whenever you're in Yountville. However, reservations are highly recommended for members and definitely for non-members!
Brooke Carroll — Google review
Kathleen was so patient and led us through an amazing tasting experience. It was almost time to close, but she took the time to make it great for us. We LOVED the rose and joined their club. Incredibly beautiful veiws. Best bubbly in Napa for sure! Thank you, Kathleen, for being your awesome self.
Mary Moscatelli — Google review
If you only have time for one or two tastings + love sparkling wine, Mumm Napa is a MUST!
We had to book super short notice + snagged a 10am slot on the Oak Terrace. Drinking before noon is 💯% underrated. 😆 The bits and baubles from local cheeseries were such a pleasant accompaniment to the wines. Def didn't regret paying extra for the Terrace.
You will definitely enjoy your tasting at Mumm Napa. 👍
Hannah Dantrassy — Google review
Wonderful champagne, but would have been nice to have a formal tasting. We would have made an appointment if the website had indicated it was necessary. Making the best of the situation we all got different champagnes and shared...it worked for us!
Susan Eisenhauer — Google review
Great wines, tepid welcome, bad service. We stopped by for a tasting and they told us they couldn’t give us one because a sommelier was on lunch. Granted there are two other tables with people in the entire winery. We were given the option to by a glass, and we paid it up front like we were at a cafeteria. Then entire time we drank our wines, nobody came to check in on us, and no one gave us a menu of wines we could purchase. We left when we were done, and uninterested to purchase bottles. We’ll never go back but their wines are exceptional.
Celine Broomhead — Google review
Came to grab a quick glass to toast our engagement. Called ahead to let them know our Uber was running late. They said they could stretch the tasting reservation 20 min but could maybe grab a glass beyond that. Arrived 5:29 (9 min past) and was greeted at the host stand by the manager that they’re closed (open until 6:00 pm). Apparently, they “sent their bartenders home” (before they were closed and with patrons still dining).
I explained that we called ahead and our Uber was a 25 min drive ($35). I assured her we would only stay for 15 min and would be happy to just buy a bottle and close out the bill and be gone before 6:00. The manager still refused and said they sent an email to let me know not to come. After confirming there was no email, her response was “well we were going to”. Which would’ve been fine if it did come through, but instead we wasted 45 min at $60 for the drive, which was treated as ‘well that sucks’
No communication, no flexibility and zero accountability. I’ve worked in food/bev for a very long time. This was quite possibly the worst experience I’ve had. There was no effort to acknowledge their bad communication/organization and no attempt to provide a voucher for the mistake and/or reschedule our reservation for the next available time and day. The attitude of the manager was dismissive and just overall disinterested.
Looking at the other comments here, seems I’m not the only one to have this issue….
Tl,dr… Just buy a bottle.
Tyler Campbell — Google review
Clearly trading off the Mumm brand only. Tasting was awful. We were left 15 minutes before anyone even came and welcomed us, another 20 minutes until the first tasting was served. Then our waitress served us flat (warm) sparkling, claiming that is how it came, and only after I insisted she fetched another bottle then she admitted the last serving was in fact flat.
Then there was a calamity around her dropping a cork somewhere which seemed to be more important to discuss then actually anything about the wine or vineyard. The only fact we got was that they sometimes seat upwards of 500 people a day. I agree - The experience was like being on a factory conveyor-belt line, and not a very organised one at that.
We left there agreeing that this was the worst tasting experience we had tried, by far.
Rico e liso — Google review
We arrived at Mumm just shy of 1 hour early for our tasting. After check in, the staff informed us that they would not be able to seat us early and we could see that They were busy. Since most vineyards are by appointment only, we didn’t really have a choice but to wait around. Not too terrible since it was a beautiful day. We explored the shop and made our purchases, walked to the vines for photo ops, and even visited the “art gallery” which is more a collection of digitized photos. As our appointment time approached, a random down pour of rain began. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to enjoy the terrace for the Oak Terrace tasting, but we were sat inside due to the rain and about 15 minutes after our time. The wines were nice and the pairings of cheese etc. were ok, but overall we felt the cost of the experience did not justify the quality we received. The one positive part of the experience was our server’s, Eric, knowledge and recommendations. Overall, we wouldn’t recommend Mumm based on our experience, but would recommend the sparkling wines to those new to drinking wines.
Beau Winfrey — Google review
We came in late, and Sara helped us out. Didn't make us feel rushed and just let us enjoy our time there. She even recommended a couple local spots for dinner. We ended up buying a couple drinks.
Melleann Whalum — Google review
Man the sparkling bubbly is very tasty. Man very flavorful and unlike many of the dry and vinegary wine I have had in the past. It was simple to go in and picked up a few bottles. The base wines they sell are just as tasty as the high end bottle so mixed it up. Customer service people were kind and attentive. This wine is a little sweeter than most brand according to colleagues who live in the area. The sweetness totally work for me enjoy!!
Desmond Lomax — Google review
The “Oak Terrace Tasting experience” was amazing, but recommended for special moments because of the price. The wines, food, artisanal cheese were all great, and the gluten free toast was very kind (I'm celiac). Excellent service, very comfortable space and beautiful landscape. Tips are charged.
Natalia — Google review
Special thank you to Jojo who took us through our tasting. We had many questions about the area and the winery and she took the time to answer everything we needed. She also gave us a list of the best restaurants in the area. The wines were all delicious and property is beautiful.
Leida Tymchuk — Google review
We went here as part of our honeymoon back in September 2023 and had the worst service ever. It was hard to flag down the wine server for the next tasting in our flight every time and he seemingly profiled us as he was keen to cater and service a different table but ignored us every time he passed our table (which was right by the door to go inside). He seemed rushed and short worded with the tastings. This was by far our least favorite tasting experience on our honeymoon and first time in Napa.
Caitlin Sullivan — Google review
We had reservations here and they canceled in us due to weather. However, the weather turned out fine and there was no need to cancel. In addition, I called to try and fit us back in here and they turned us down flat. No ability to accommodate after they canceled on us. Truly poor customer service.
Whitney Knight — Google review
Mumm sparkling wine was wonderful. Our charcuterie plate was wonderful too. However, the gentleman that was our tasting host seemed bored with his job. He was very robotic about his presentation and totally aloof. He poured the sparkling wine and said “let me know how you like it,” and rushed off. We felt like we were a burden to him even though we were the first and only people there. We will continue to buy your wine because we like it. As a representative of your beautiful winery he needs to be more engaging with your customers especially being a manager. The one star is because of him.
Betty Harrison — Google review
Highly recommend coming to Mumm’s Napa for their delicious and festive sparkling wine flights! Chad was AMAZING, and the most knowledgeable when answering all of our questions :)
We visited for my birthday and the Mumms team made us feel so welcome! Looking forward to returning and enjoying the wine we came home with!
Alex K — Google review
Service orientation amongst staff is poor, almost as if they are doing a favour coming to work. The staff show little flexibility to meet customer requirements - we wanted a table in the sun but they wanted to keep it free in order to help in serving the next table! When we took the table in the shade both the gas heaters did not work. The staff fiddled around a bit but left without fixing, without even a word of apology. The server opened a couple of bottles almost in the face of one of our group, showing little regard for personal space.
Sanjiv Khullar — Google review
Just had a tasting with Jojo! I've been a member for some time now. This has been my favorite experience by far! She's knowledgeable, kind and interactive! 15/5 highly recommend a tasting with Jojo!
The California State Capitol Museum is a long-standing museum that documents the history of California in exhibits, artifacts, and more. The grounds of the Capitol are considered to be one of the most beautiful state capitol grounds in the country.
Clean and beautiful. I didn't go inside as I thought I've been to the one in WA DC, so let's save time for something else. However, I was awestruck by the lush green and delightfully fragrant orange trees laden with ripe fruits. They line the pathways and stand tall against the tall palms and buildings in the background. They smell lovely. The rose garden is also breathtaking, there are many varieties. Some people were there to take wedding pictures and Instagram videos, because it's so warm, beautiful and pleasant here. There are hummingbirds hovering above the salvia bushes also. Love this lovely place!
Limitless — Google review
Bad impression at first: the museum is closed. All of it. The rooms, the tours, the store - shut down. This is my third capital building and the least inviting. Every door was closed. If it wasn't for the open session and beautiful architecture, I would have been sorely disappointed. I was able to sit upstairs and listen in on the session which was a treat. I felt a measure of restored faith in humanity. They questioned finance on expenditures and voiced their concerns regarding project deadlines. All without trying to win a vote or hidden agenda. I'm not even a resident in this state, but to hear these politicians speaking up on behalf of the citizens was a breath of fresh air. If you have an hour, take the time and listen in.
Side note: they have wall display cases for each county. Some are elaborate, some a simple and some are a disaster. It's the capital building - do better.
Jeanette — Google review
Title: A Historic Gem in Sacramento
The California State Capitol in Sacramento is an absolute must-visit for anyone passing through or residing in the area. As a history enthusiast, I found this landmark to be a treasure trove of political and architectural significance.
The majestic architecture of the Capitol building itself is enough to capture your attention from afar. Upon entering, you're greeted with beautifully maintained grounds and gardens, providing a serene atmosphere amidst the bustling city.
Inside, the rich history of California unfolds through informative exhibits and guided tours. From the legislative chambers to the governor's office, every corner echoes with the stories of past decisions that shaped the state's destiny.
The highlight of my visit was witnessing democracy in action as I observed a legislative session. It's a humbling experience to see the intricate workings of our government firsthand.
Whether you're a history buff, a political aficionado, or simply seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Sacramento, the California State Capitol delivers an unforgettable experience. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the legacy of this iconic institution.
shajudeen e p — Google review
Great place to enjoy the parades. Went there for the first time and it was a nice experience. They are some beautiful status and great pieces of art to see. 👏
Tracey Herrera — Google review
It's a state capital, full of history, its free. My children love to run around here, my older children and myself got an opportunity to watch the State Assembly in session, that was pretty amazing to see how it all worked. It's beautiful inside and out. Last we went they are doing construction so we only saw about half of the capital. It's worth a visit.
Judith Strand — Google review
Video should make you giggle but I was serious. I had a great tour of the capital. Security was a breeze. There are some reconstruction happening so beware if that. It was wonderful to see the old offices but I was most impressed with the chambers. I didn’t get to see any actual legislative personnel but I got inspired. You can find paintings of all the known governors of California. Never been a black one, apparently. You’ll love the architecture and strong feel to the building. It’s like a bunker. There’s security and guides all over so you won’t get totally lost. The cafe was closed when I visited. I did get to visit the store. I decided to grab a tie.
P - parking: 1/5
P - price: 5/5
S - seating: 3/5
V - value: 5/5
V - return value: 3/5
Terrill Shelly — Google review
It’s beautiful and majestic, well maintained. Visiting this place could help us to have a better understanding about the United States history and how the government employment work back then. It’s renovating different sections of the building so very limited areas we can see. I’m glad we went there.
Sally Kasper (Sally) — Google review
I'm going to start writing more positive reviews. I'm tired of writing negative reviews about as much as everyone is tired of reading them.
But the state capital was a nice Lil trip. Enjoyed myself very much. It was good changing up the Sean. I liked it very much.
Raul Ruacho — Google review
I really liked that there is a transparency and openness when you come to a Capitol. First, check what are the operating hours. I took a tour at about 12pm. The guide was a very friendly and emotional person. He told amazing facts about California and capitol itself. Just keep in mind many parking lots in downtown are not free.
Eva Bak — Google review
The number one tourist place in Sacramento, CA, is the State Capitol. As the state capital, it is full of rich history. The entrance is free, and both the interior and exterior are exceptionally beautiful. It is definitely worth a visit, as you can have great historical experiences here. They offer free tours, but it's advisable to check their website for specific days and times. If you're in Sacramento, don't miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful building. The pictures on the walls depict the history of senators. The building is maintained perfectly, and the architecture is commendable!
Yohi Sivakumaran — Google review
I've always loved the outside, it's even more beautiful on the inside! The details put into the carving and architecture are breathtaking. The history is inspiring!
Kylie Wilton — Google review
Got to walk around the capitol. Some rooms have been turned into a museum showing life in the capitol around 1906.
Also did the tour which was very informative and interesting. Definitely worth the time!
Stefan Oldewarris — Google review
Great place to spend some time. It’s free to visit and you need to pass security.
We were here for about 1-2 hours and saw a lot of things. In the basement is a gift shop with great items.
Timo van den Berg — Google review
We had a tour here, and the whole family loved it. I personally appreciate the tour guys who work there. They do it with so much love, and they talk about it with so much passion. They do such a great job.
All together, it's a good place if you want to know and see some California history.
P.S it's under construction right now but still open for the public
Oksana Bugriyev-Gorodetskaya — Google review
Beautiful building of a Californian government and museum under one roof. The whole building is A/Ced and you can get some refreshments from the bistro on the ground floor. If you like to find out more about California, put your name down on the list for a guided tour (free of charge). We really enjoyed our time over here and I can recommend it to anybody.
Jan Zalis — Google review
We were visiting Sacramento and decided to check out the California State Capitol. It was built in a Neoclassical style by prominent architect Reuben S. Clark in 1874. At one corner there is a Capital Mall and on another side, there is Capitol Park. The Capitol Museum is on the grounds of the Capitol. It is free to enter on weekdays.
We couldn't enter the museum because it was a weekend, so we roamed around the park. Remember to check out the website before visiting about closures and reservations.
Old Sacramento is a historic area situated along the riverfront, featuring buildings that date back to the Gold Rush era, as well as cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages. The region hosts several museums such as the Sacramento History Museum and state Railroad Museum, which provides train rides for tourists. This district also offers souvenir shops where you can buy T-shirts or antiques. Moreover, there are various upscale restaurants and bars that attract college students.
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I'll never travel to Victoria without this trip planner again
We had the best time zipping through the tree tops. Our guides were amazing and laughed with us and our group the entire time. Be ready to feel at one with nature.
Make sure to bring comfortable clothes and shoes and please tip your zipline guides. They work super hard.q
H &L Reed — Google review
AMAZING is an understatement!!
The entire experience was phenomenal. The staff designated to our group was very helpful & cheerful, made the entire time fun and exciting. We felt safe & were able to enjoy every minute! My family and I will be going back for a night time zip lining adventure!
Krystal Coronado — Google review
Wow! I am still on a high from yesterday's Tree Tops adventure (pun intended). At the beginning, I was nervous, but the beauty of the forest and the fun of zipping quickly put me at ease. I was very impressed with the processes that ensured our safety and the care by our guides, Aidan and Dan, to keep us safe; even though there was much laughter and talking, our guides were ALWAYS focused on the equipment. Our group developed a fast camaraderie, which was really nice.
Being up in those peaceful treetops was incomparable, and I plan to go again in future. I highly recommend, *as long as you are comfortable with heights*. This is not for the meek, but if you are feeling brave, it is so worth it.
klee7609 — Google review
Fun and exciting experience!!! Our guides, Brian and Kelly (hope I got their names right) were absolutely awesome. They were patient, knowledgeable and entertaining, but most importantly they made me feel safe and comfortable. They truly made it a fun experience! I loved that there were Bible Verses posted on the trees.
Debbie T — Google review
It was such a great day to experience this the first time! And we had a blast! 😀 there will be heart dropping moments, but I promise! It's all worth it! Our guides made us secure and safe up there and they made sure we are all havin fun!
princess nuguid — Google review
I can not thank the folks at Sonoma Zipline adventures enough. The experience was great - but what was even more amazing was watching the guides work with my autistic son to make him comfortable. They built trust with him right away, and were gentle, supportive and kind... helping him to complete the entire course and have a blast in the process.
Melissa Harris — Google review
The best and longest zipline in Northern California hands down! Had a blast here. The instructors Santana and Maria were dope and very easy going.
Jay Tee — Google review
With a couple of zipping options, we chose the Tree Tops Tour and had a blast! Our leads were detailed, helped every step of the way where necessary &/or needed, complete with purposefully corny jokes! While all zip line tours seem to end far too fast, I def recommend this specific tour if you want to experience the fullness of the Redwoods! There are some steps to climb in the beginning, which may be challenging to some, but other than that, easy-breezy! Plenty of parking, drinks avail before and after the tour. If you want to bring your camera, wear a fanny pack or have a spot where it's secure! If you drop it...well, it's just gone!
Have fun!!
Robynn Lin Fredericks — Google review
Incredible experience! We did the overnight treehouse stay with ziplining and had the best time. The staff from the guides to the hosts were all wonderful. Treehouse was very comfortable with all the creature comforts. The food was really, really good as well.
Kristina Bullock — Google review
Great time... Scared at first, especially being scared of heights, but the guides made us feel relaxed and allowed us to take our time. We did the Forest Flight line (200 feet) and was very comfortable once I got the hang of it and the fear subsided. Please tip your guides.
Calvin Yeap — Google review
Amazing! What a way to spend my birthday. The forest flight tour was just what I needed. The weather was nice, the views were beautiful, and our tour guides were so friendly and energetic. Special thanks to Geeta. You have an amazing voice and you were so patient with our very neurodiverse group. 10s across the board.
Teacher Ann — Google review
We had the most incredible time soaring through the treetops with Becca & Loon. They were friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel completely safe throughout our entire adventure! We can't wait to go back!
Andrya & Mike Huntsman — Google review
This was a blast!
We did the treetops tour, which includes 7 zip lines and 2 bridges. Fantastic views of the redwoods and an overall thrilling experience. Our group was paired with another family for the tour, and we all went through the course together. The ziplines are smooth, and I felt safe the whole time with our guides, Bruce, Anna, and Steven, who were all great!
Rachel Ann Pierce — Google review
Great experience! Spent the afternoon zip lining then stayed overnight in the treehouses which were lovely. Dinner was brought to our treehouse & the food was excellent. Sitting out under the stars was incredible. After a lovely breakfast we then did the larger zip line course which was such fun. The hosts & guides were all superb & made the whole experience unforgettable!
sandra collins — Google review
Amazing and fun guides. The safety protocols are great and not once did I feel unsafe. For the price we had an amazing time and would love to come back.
The California State Railroad Museum is a must-see museum in Old Sacramento that features 21 restored locomotives on display. The museum also has exhibits on railroad history, railroad workers, and the diversity of people who work on railroads. The round trip train ride takes visitors along the photogenic Sacramento River and is pulled by either a steam or diesel locomotive.
Museum was absolutely awesome if you have any interest in history, locomotives or transportation. Absolute love scale model trains, transformational (although mostly automobiles) but still found this museum to be a perfect fit. Also caught a docent led tour which explained some of the important pieces. A particular highlight is they have a railroad stake made with pure gold in the display case. Also got to step inside of one of the steam powered trains another docent explained the controls and history. One more docent led exhibit was the mail sorting train cart and it was awesome to see how mail got efficiently transported throughout the country.
Victor Wang — Google review
Went here 10/22 with my family. Everyone really enjoyed seeing the trains. We went early on a Saturday morning and had a great time. The docents really make the exhibits come alive as they tell the stories of the era. They have a bunch of exhibits telling the stories of the immigrant workers. There are train rides during the day and various events. Upstairs they have a number of hands on exhibits as well as play area for toddlers with train themes. They also have an extensive collection of model trains which was almost as interesting as the real trains. They are remodeling part of the museum when we visited but it didn’t get in our way.
Tye Bratton — Google review
It was the most beautiful concert I have ever been to in person with live instruments. The candles definitely set the mood although they weren’t real candles. It was definitely better to have fake ones that last at all night with no heat in the room since it was already hot in Sacramento, the musicians were phenomenal. The music performed was very exceptional and delightful. I had the best time ever definitely worth the 2 Hour Drive
soto jessica — Google review
What a wonderful place to be! My son, daughter and husband LOVE trains so this is always as easy stop when we are in Sacramento! I would definitely give 3-4 hrs to explore and have fun! If you can stay for longer there is plenty to see and do in and around the museum. On top of seeing full size train engines there is a lot of history, displays and trains you can actually get inside and walk around. One even moves said your currently out on the rails. Don’t miss the upstairs! A cute little play area for younger kids, an interactive miniature train village and some STEM play as well. You can also arrange to go on ride as they have a train that goes a couple times a day. It goes down a couple miles then comes right back. I highly recommend stopping by! The gift shop is alot a favorite of ours!
Emily Lawrence — Google review
We visited from Oregon and this museum is amazing! We brought our whole family and there’s so many things to do for adults and children. We were very impressed. The upstairs has a dedicated area for smaller children and has lots of model trains.
Kelsey Perez Lopez — Google review
This is a great and well-maintained museum of railroad history in Sacramento, California. We visited on a weekday morning, and there was no rush. Different tickets are available for adults and children. This museum appeals to people of all ages. On Level 1, there is an extensive display of locomotives and carriages from the transcontinental railroad era, providing a fascinating glimpse into railway history. The top floor (Level 3) houses an amazing collection of toy trains, with several of them operational. Additionally, there is a designated train play area for kids. The docents are welcoming and knowledgeable, offering a wealth of stories and information.
While excursion train rides are available, it's important to note that these are separate from the museum entrance. Be sure to check out the gift shop, which offers a wide range of collections including toy trains, keychains, books, coins, caps, cups, and more. I highly recommend visiting this museum; it's a worthwhile experience for everyone.
Yohi Sivakumaran — Google review
This is a fantastic train museum exhibit wise. Many train museums have a lot of rolling stock including a lot outdoors where as the amount of rolling stock here is more limited but the restoration quality on most of the cars and locomotives is excellent. The layout and displays are in depth and cover the important rail history of California in particular but also generally. In addition to the ground floor displays including a handful of cars you can go through there is an extensive display of model railroads on the third floor. A small children's play area and a 5 car train on tracks on that same level as well. For the price a really great value and place you can spend a few hours with young and old a like.
Jonathan Collum — Google review
Everyone should take a railroad ride, it doesn't cost much. The trip is short but fun, especially when the train changes tracks on the turntable. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy-go-lucky. I would recommend this excursion to everyone. This was my first ride. It was exciting to discover how it works. Bring the kids. They will truly love it.
Mary Randolph — Google review
I went to the California State Railroad Museum to see a candlelight concert (symphony). The concert was amazing. I was definitely intrigued by the trains. I must go back during regular business hours. If you have kids who like trains, this place is a must-see. The trains are absolutely stunning!
Jamila (JAM) — Google review
The Smithsonian of Sacramento. A joy for grown ups and kids alike documenting a key industry in US history. The numerous volunteers stationed amongst the trains and carriages dressed up in railroad regalia provided excellent commentary. Well worth admission with multiple interactive displays.
NP Metzy — Google review
Such a great day! We got there when it opened, best because way less people. The kids had so much fun with them whole place. Loved the chalk, loved the toy trains, loved the dining car. My ten year old son loved asking all the questions and the attendants were so helpful and sweet. Great place to take kids. There is something amazing about kids just wanting to learn about the mechanics without having to prompt them. Trains are awesome! I've been before so today I just followed so the kids around and let them explore. Magical day!
Jessica Watson (Psychomelon) — Google review
I really like this museum and it's a big deal if you like railroad history. I first came here five years ago and have returned. I rode the train all the way from Detroit to visit it and it's worth the trip. They have equipment you won't see anywhere else. It's known around the world by railfans and it is easy to see why.
Bryan Monaco — Google review
The museum is a great Wealth of information about Railroads, the history and very interesting artifacts. Ground floor has covered many historical events and trains while top floors has great toy trains collection etc and some fun play areas. We especially liked the experience of walking through those train compartments that have the effects to mimic the reality. There were employees dressed as the train staff in the exhibits. They were very patient and answered many questions from children. This visit should be included in field trips if school children. The gift shop is cute but the books were a bit expensive. There’s no food in the museum. The paid parking garage in front of the museum was very good.
La N — Google review
This museum is one of the finest in the country. There are certainly larger railroad museums. But this one displays it's artifacts in a stunning and accessible way. They are objective and humane about the terrible experience of the Chinese immigrants who built the railroad across the Sierras.
I highly recommend this museum for rail fans and California history buffs alike.
Kommando Radio — Google review
This place is an absolute gem! Don't let the unassuming entrance nor the vaguely disinterested ticket sales clerks fool you, this museum is absolutely amazing! Anyone would enjoy this place, regardless of their affinity for trains! I was truly impressed with every single exhibit. But, my favorite was the train we were able to walk through that had the sound, look, and feel of a train in actual motion. This place is astounding!
Gina Settle — Google review
This is not only possibly the best railway museum in the world but also one of the best I've been to (maybe because I love old trains :). All possible trains, historical moments related to railways, especially in America, are represented. Everything is very nicely made and extremely interesting. It requires a lot of time to go around slowly, without rushing.
Borislav Bajkic — Google review
Lots of locomotives and cars, some of which you can enter, along with static exhibits devoted to the history of railroads and railroad people. It looked as though the kids in attendance were enjoying themselves, but there definitely are exhibits that older attendees will appreciate more.
The Museum not only celebrates trains as amazing machines, but also reminds us of the importance of railroads in our history and culture.
It is a member of ROAM, which means that you may be able to obtain free admission if you are a member of a museum that also is part of the ROAM network.
Mike Rubin — Google review
First time I go to a railroad museum, but he exceeded all my expectations. If you like learning about stuff or like trains, this is definitely a must stop to do. They have great history from the first train that existed in the United States now to the electric ones. You also learn how the Cole miners used to transport the Cole back in the day.
Sebastian Tavera — Google review
WOW! So much to see - definitely give yourself at least 2 hours (3+ if you want to read everything). Well worth the $12/adult we spent - I would have paid twice as much if not more. Incredible artistry and museum flow. One of the best museums I've ever seen. There are a few different floors (there is an elevator), one of which is all about toy trains. Gift shop had some really cool stuff as well. Afterward, give yourself plenty of time to explore the area - there's so much to do!
Kat Phifer — Google review
If you're train buff or looking to take your kids to something educational and fun and the whole family can enjoy. Then, take the time to go here. I truly enjoyed stepping back in time here.
Claudio Pubill — Google review
Surprisingly Large museum with multiple floors of exhibits on both history and toy trains. One of the trains even simulates rocking motion. All kinds of media to read and look at and interact with. Very worth the value paid for the tickets!
Jay Nickols — Google review
A great way to spend time with family and friends.
$12 for this huge selection of trains is one of the best deal museum.
Clean environment. Although you can smell the old years from the train.
Rt Galvez — Google review
Loved this place. Everything is indoors now (last time I went was a few decades ago). The museum is very clean, and it has multiple restrooms inside the show room. There are multiple floors, and there are wheelchair lifts and elevators, but walking through the train cars is a tight squeeze. They have a free scavenger hunt for a little prize. There is a small gift shop with lots of train memorabilia. Parking is paid street or garage, and it's only a short (underground) walk from DoCo.
Robyn Jimenez — Google review
Went on a rainy week day so not crowded at all! Always so exciting to see old trains, they look classy and elegant. I particularly enjoyed the ones that's open for entering, not something you can do everyday unless you have a ticket, really gives you a brand new immersive lesson than just signs or videos alone. Although most of the mannequins other than the Chinese section were white dudes and I got spooked by a staff who sat in the car waiting to explain to guests. So beware of white dudes here, they could be real. They also offer the Polar Express train ride around Christmas time which we missed this time. If you're interested get the tickets as soon as you can!
Yu Jung Hou — Google review
This museum is amazing and very interesting and informative about both the good and the terrible in our history of the railroad tracks built across our country and the trains made that changed how people and goods could travel. The museum is very honest about everything that happened to the workers of all cultures, and gives credit to those who were unrecognized, dismissed, and who didn't survive in that era of such hard labor. I feel proud of all the women and those from other countries that showed their strength and grit and worked just as hard as the men leading them, and continued that work when American men went to war. You can listen to the stories and get on the trains in the museum and witness the beautiful and the tough that happened. Docents are throughout who add to the good and the bad stories. I highly recommend this museum. There are also kids' play areas and many small but elaborate train sets for kids and grownups to enjoy viewing, and some to purchase in the gift shop. I highly recommend spending hours at the museum, plus it's located in a great part of old downtown Sacramento with boardwalks, restaurants, music, and shops for taffy, candy, drinks, and much more.
Suzan Ripley — Google review
Very immersive experience and a lot of fun. The dining and sleeping train were definitely highlight. Luxury already at that time period.Also really impressed with the details of many kinds of trains , with comprehensive knowledge and historical stories. Highly recommended.
V. Sattui Winery is a renowned wedding venue and winery situated in Saint Helena, California, at the heart of Wine Country. The winery provides house wines that can be tasted in their tasting room or enjoyed with gourmet takeout on their expansive grassy grounds. With Dean and Deluca conveniently located nearby, visitors can enjoy snacking on tasty treats while sipping wine under the sun.
Did an impromptu picnic lunch and bought a bottle of wine, a sandwich, cheese and Crackers. Ate under the shaded picnic area. The weather was perfect! A very pleasant experience. I love their wines and a big selection of food. I Will definitely go back again and again.
Rica Carlos — Google review
I don't know what else to tell you except that I love V Sattui. Been coming here for over 20 years. They have a good store with gourmet goodies, cooked, cheeses, meets, breads, olives, etc. decently priced for the most part.
Perhaps buy a bottle of wine or three in the wine tasting room. Note it costs $45 per person per tasting. And you're going to have to make reservations because they're so busy. But you can of course buy without tasting.
Then take your goodies outside to their grounds where you'll find picnic tables and benches. Beautiful scenery and trees, lawns, and just pure joy.
It has really changed a lot over the past 20 years. They're catered to the picnic goer and out in so much more parking and seating.
They sell their standard wines as well as master class. It's really a great place to spend a few hours on a sunny weekend.
G Lee — Google review
Went there two times and had great experience. All staff were nice and friendly. The environment is nice and pleasant. First time we went for wine tasting and second time we went for a picnic. Overall we all loved it. Definitely will be back and back again!
D L — Google review
Last here ~41 years ago. Was just a counter offering baguettes, cheese and wine with open space to picnic.
Really developed, offering a wide selection of food and beverages in the deli building, wine related items and great service. Tons of picnic tables and now a beautiful venue for events. Highly popular and rightfully so!
Eric Shaffer — Google review
Justin and Lorenzo were great at suggesting wines during our tasting. We were surprised how much we liked the Madeira. There was a barbecue food truck at the picnic grounds on the Saturday that we went. The grounds are beautiful!
Alexis Stoner — Google review
Well reviewed vineyard that makes wine accessible to the masses. You can buy the wine, some cheese and other small bites then take them out to the yard and have a picnic under the trees. Staff are friendly and helpful and it’s a lovely place to be in spring and other months when the weather isn’t too hot.
Teck Boon — Google review
Great wine tasting and selection at V. Sattui. Lots of people were here when we went on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely make sure you have a reservation for a tasting. This place seemed very family friendly; we noticed a surprising amount of children here. Lots of parking available and is easy to navigate. Good variety of wines available here. V. Sattui will definitely have something everyone/anyone will like. Would recommend to families on vacation, couples that are just starting wine tastings and wine lovers alike.
Scott Coble — Google review
Great wines! The person who assisted me was Carlo, he knew the wines to perfection. He asked me a couple of questions and he knew exactly which wines I would like. I enjoyed the place and almost all the wines except for the desert one, I didn't like it. I ended up tasting about 10 different wines and i was only supposed to taste 6 I believe. You also get two chocolates while wine tasting. The place has sandwiches which are make there while you look at it. The parking lot was full and it was free however I was told that you need reservations, which I already had but I thought you may like to know if you never been there. One can also get married here the place has a little area for the ceremony and reception. It has beautiful white roses, green grass, and it also has a patio area with benches where you can enjoy your sandwich and more wine of your choice. Some people were dress to impress I wear jeans, white t-shirt and sandals. 🤷🏾♀️ the bathrooms were clean, the place itself was clean. Enjoy and have fun!
Cataleya Arriaga — Google review
V. Sattui is the place to go for anyone looking to hangout and have a good time! Not only do they have a wine tasting room, they also have a market and deli with a plethora of wine to choose from.
Food: They have a market and deli here with sandwiches/pastas and easy eats. They also have lots of cheese, wine, and cracker choices.
Atmosphere: I haven’t been to the wine tasting but I have family who went and thought it was enjoyable. I truly enjoy the outdoor seating with picnic tables under the trees. It is a beautiful and spacious area, however it does get crowded very easily as this place is incredible.
Price: Prices are normal for everything here because it’s Napa Valley prices but worth it for the vibes.
Parking: Parking can be tricky when it’s super busy but they have lots of parking to the side and back of the building. You don’t have to pay for parking.
Millie Obregon — Google review
Lovely winery, very relaxed with good options (deli & wine tasting). Good for first timers too :) you get to choose the 5 wines you taste from a list of over 12 wines - red, white & dessert wines. Best to make a reservation in advance.
Nicole Koen — Google review
This is one of the best wineries in the Napa Valley. The good part of this winery is they accept walk-ins. You have the option to buy wine from their store and drink in their common area even if you don’t have an appointment. Their winery tour do require appointment and would advise to get it in advance. The winery is really beautiful and plenty of seating and walking space. Their architecture is very good with plenty of parking space and overall we had a really good time.
Aditya Nahar — Google review
We made a stop here whilst on our honeymoon road trip from SF to LA. We booked for the Bubble Bar tasting and it was incredible. The experience was lovely, the place was so beautiful and I must have a special mention to Denise, who works there on weekends. She truly went over and beyond to make our experience unique and incredible. Thank you so much. The bubbles were delicious, we had such a great time and even brought 2 bottles home with us!!
Natalie YVAGNES — Google review
Guess what? They are kind and friendly here. Amazing deli, shaded tables, clean restrooms, and the most friendly staff… Your business is appreciated here, and it shows.💯 (Unlike the prior Winery I just reviewed that was the worst customer service I’ve ever received - and I’ve lived here 20years!) Thank you again for the great wine, deli, grounds and friendly staff.
Kat Soditus, Real Estate Broker (Real Estate Alliance) — Google review
We went with our friends, who are members, on Friday at 11:30 for wine tasting.
My recommendation is to get a reservation on Friday as early as possible before the place was crowded.
The grounds are fabulous! The wines are delicious. We ended up splitting a case with our friends.
JoAnn SkyWatcher — Google review
Our wine dealer Julie is amazing. She told us a lot about the wines we tasted, the flavor profiles, and the history behind some of them! The wine is fantastic! We liked all of the ones we've tried. My favorite is the Madeira. The grounds are amazing, there's so much to look at! Great shaded areas to picnic from the cafe and drink wine. Highly recommend going here! The price was great for the quality.
Megan Rednour — Google review
An Italian style winery set in at beautiful garden. Plenty of options for different types food so you can enjoy picnic in their yards. They even have BBQ truck here. Lots of energy, vibrant and just fun for whole family.
The Foodie Architect — Google review
We had a wonderful experience at V. Sattui. We did an outside, seated tasting with a cab upgrade. Not only was the tasting worth the price, we loved the venue and the expertise of the servers. The space was so welcoming and relaxing. Would highly recommend!
Joanna Fedor — Google review
I’ve had such a great experience wine tasting. Mike F was amazing, he listened to the type of wines I love, he made great recommendations. This was definitely a personalized experience and I can’t wait to come back! make sure you get there early (10am-10:30am), less people and you can find parking. It starts to get crowded around 11:30am and parking can be difficult.
Their indoor market it’s amazing: a variety of cheeses to choose from ❤️
DoinaB — Google review
Very nice gift shop. Deli food for sale inside including a huge variety of anything you might want for a charcuterie board or wine night. Beautiful outdoors area. Only drawback was you can't just buy a glass of wine. Either have to buy a whole bottle and drink it outdoors or purchase a tasting package at the entrance.
Florida Vacationeers — Google review
We were able to do tasting without making reservations. Carlo & Joe were great and we had a really nice time trying out the different wines they offer.
Heating available if you choose to do the tasting outdoor.
Surprised that their Madeira is really good. Kindly note that they only sell their wines here. So grab whatever you like while you are there. We were offered 10% on 6 bottles (able to mix)
They weren’t pushy on sales or the membership/club.
Overall we enjoyed our visit, had great time exploring the compound and dont skip the marketplace too as they have lots of treasures in there!
Hester Pamela — Google review
Came here with a group of 4 and what a fun experience!
Good:
- We got extra pours since we had 2 birthdays! Thanks Ed!
- Each wine was really good quality and I liked the dessert wines a lot
- It’s very pretty inside, there’s a fountain and the inside of the tasting room is well lit too
- Price isn’t crazy per person either
Bad:
- A little busy so it might take time for you get served!
Overall super happy with the trip and getting to try out all of the different types of wine.
Jenny Xu — Google review
Lovely wines. We went for wine tasting. Nice wines but weren’t too happy with the server.
Nice place for a picnic spot.
Would’ve really appreciated if there was a winery tour as well.
Ashwini J — Google review
V Sattui was such a lovely experience for my wife, baby and I. There was lots of sitting spots in the back and in the front picnic areas. The deli is not crazy expensive and you get really good stuff. You can definitely tell ingredients are high quality. We arrived around 12:30ish on a Friday and it was already busy, so definitely our next visit will be earlier! Try the Spicy Italian sandwich 🥪 it was so goooood!
Noel Ruiz — Google review
My most favorite winery so far. The experience was wonderful, the wines outstanding and the service is OMG I have no words. Alicia has so much knowledge and her carisma makes everything special. You sit outside and the view is amazing. They have a market where you can find delicacies, souvenirs, wines and more.
Vicky Suarez — Google review
Very nice winery. Oscar explained the history and assisted in our wine tasting. We purchased wine, bread, olive oils, and cheese. Took nice pictures. The property is amazing and great for weddings and grippy events. The staff I interacted with was Julianna, Oscar, and the cashier, who was not very pleasant after it advised her that she overcharged me for bread, had an attitude, and questioned my request. Unprofessional!
Parking was adequate.
The Charles M. Schulz Museum pays homage to Charlie Brown and his iconic characters, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang, through its wide range of exhibits about the art of cartooning. The museum also has a gift shop and regular exhibitions that explore different aspects of Schulz's career.
There's fun for all here. I arrived around noon on a weekday and the museum was populated mainly by adults. There are changing exhibits as well as permanent ones (like the recreation of Schulz' office/studio). Right now one of the exhibits shows who the people were that inspired the various Peanuts characters. Very enjoyable. There's also a large room with kid sized tables and supplies for drawing. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
Elizabeth Salen — Google review
My family visited today and absolutely loved it! Our youngest is 15 and we enjoyed the whole thing. The displays were very fun and also very educational. Absolutely loved the way the comic strips were incorporated into everything, including the bathroom walls!! And there is nothing more fun then putting four adults in a room and seeing who is capable of folding a red dog house and drawing the classic Peanuts characters!! What a great place for people of all ages!
Daniela Binns — Google review
Great museum to explore especially if you travel with kids. We had to change our road trip plans because of the weather and luckily weren’t too far from Peanuts or if you prefer Snoopy’s birth place. You’ll probably spend between 1-2 hours here strolling around the exhibition, watching cartoons, gifts shopping and even ice skating ⛸️. Yes, you got it right, there is an ice rink across the street where Mr. Schulz the creator of Peanuts liked to play hockey. Parking is free, also there is a small food court at the rink in case if you get hungry.
Olga Kozlova — Google review
This is a cool museum with great employees. If you are a student don't forget to bring your student ID. There was no wait and all the route was filled with interesting facts and beautiful comic strips. This is a great place for kids, there is one room where you can color and learn how to make some origami figures. There is also one room where you can see movies! I saw Charlie brown in love with the little red hair girl. It was beautiful and really funny. There is one gift shop and just across the street there is one ice skating rink and one coffee shop.
P — Google review
Interesting and informative visit to this museum of the Peanuts cartoonist which ran from 1950-2000. Great displays of his work, and a replica of his work space. Docents were friendly and knowledgeable.
Matt Collins — Google review
No trip to Santa Rosa is a complete without a trip to the wonderful Charles Schulz Museum, which does a terrific job of showing that Schulz was not just one of the best cartoonist of his generation but also was an incredible observer of human behavior and a believer in our best nature. The comics on the wall are so relatable because they depict scenes and situations that we all have experienced at some point in our life (waiting for a school bus, a class trip, playing with a dog, etc.). You cannot help but leave the museum with a smile on your face and a deeper understanding of the beauty and wit of Schulz's work.
John Maull — Google review
Such a well put together museum, it’s not very big, but just big enough to definitely spend at least 45 minutes or more in. Depending on how much you’re really taking in everything. Theres a few cute picture spots to try out. Plus tons of little comic strips. They also have a really cute art studio upstairs that you can spend so much time in. All supplies is included, you can sit down and color a picture there’s a cool light table to trace characters on. Plus an origami instruction activity. I definitely could have stayed a few hours. It was such a cute time, adults are $12 per person which is also also super reasonably priced. There’s also the ice-skating ring next-door and across from it is a bigger gift shop. The museum gift shop is a little small. So I definitely recommend checking out the big gift shop next to the skating ring.
Kennedy F — Google review
Did a side trip to this place from Rohnert Park on a girls trip since a couple of them are big Peanuts fans. Very cute museum to see which includes a little video discussing Charles Schulz. There are lots of original comic strips he drew and a creative room upstairs where you can color, draw, or do origami. The kite-eating tree is on the patio and lots of figurines of Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and of course Snoopy.
Sampada Patel — Google review
We loved this museum. If you’re into Peanuts and the history of how it all began, you’ll love this place. So much great information here. The gift school could be bigger! We did enjoy the gift shop across the way though near the ice rink. This really isn’t a place for little kids.
DeeDee S. — Google review
After a day of drinking wine, we needed a break so headed here to the museum and boy were we excited! My husband and I felt like kids again looking at many of the comics and pictures. What's best, is the movie theater where you can watch some of the Charlie Brown toons! There are so many opportunities to take pictures and walk the grounds.
Anna Sherman — Google review
As you walk into the first floor, a huge work of art greets you. Even though it is a small museum, the place is great for people of all ages! It has a lot of art. One can find art all over the place from the first floor to the second floor, walls, patio, parking lot, and bathrooms. The staff was friendly. Also go with enough time to enjoy the place so you can see every detail.
Belica Dawkins — Google review
This is a nice little museum celebrating Charles Schultz and his Peanuts Gang. It takes around an hour to walk through and enjoy all the comics and history. The gift store is small but you can head over to the gallery (3 minute walk away) for a bigger selection including reprints of the comics. It is worth the $12 entry fee.
Moses Kodur — Google review
This was a small museum with some interesting info but not as much as I would have liked. Appreciated the comic tiles in the bathroom and the large ceramic pieces outdoors. Was hoping to learn more about each Peanuts character. Also hoped for a bigger and better gift shop.
Parking is plentiful and adult tickets cost $12. Not a mask in sight but there was space to spread out as well as an outdoor area. Was in and out in 30 minutes.
B G — Google review
Loved it! Stop here and pay homage to all the wonder of Charles Schulz and his Peanuts legacy. We learned so much about this remarkable man, artist, and community builder. The Warm Puppy Cafe, ice rink, and museum are a great way to spend 2-3 hours or a whole day depending on your interests. We had hard to impress teens with us who had real smiles and a spark of enthusiasm here. That is a true 5 star experience! So much to take in from the history of cartoons, to the life story of "Sparky", and the Peanuts as cultural icons and truth speakers. Lots of engaging tour guides and volunteers around eager to share antidotes. Seeing the actual studio of this artist was a real thrill. Lot of cool interactive surprises here like the kite-eating tree and great photo spots with Peanuts characters and cartoon moments. Really worth a stop for people of ages, even if you are not a Peanuts fan, you will be by the end of this visit.
J. C. Hicks — Google review
A small but really fun and interesting museum detailing the history of peanuts and its creator Charles M. Schultz. The exhibits featured lots of his original drafts and panels and is a really fun insight into the origins and creation of the comics. The exhibits rotate every 6 months, so there is always something new to see. There are activities such as a movie room for watching peanuts movies and a room to learn how to draw peanuts characters. A lot of photo opportunities both inside and outside the museum.
There is an ice skating rink across the road and a gift shop that also has some really fun peanuts pieces from the past.
Staff are some of the best I've seen at any attraction and will go the extra mile to make sure all your questions are answered.
I was surprised at how much fun I had here and will be coming here again in the future!
Ian Chou — Google review
The most absolutely adorable museum paying homage to Charles M Schultz. It's a small museum packed with a lot of information. It's reasonably priced. There are items in this gift shop that they don't carry in the other Peanuts Gift Shop located by the skating rink. They also have an auditorium that showcases some of the cartoons depending on what's playing that month. It's a great experience if you decide to come out this way and plenty of parking. It was also nice to be here on a weekend, but with not a lot of crowds.
momo — Google review
A lovely diversion on a beautiful California day. We were pleasantly surprised at how much this reasonably small museum has to offer. We had a great time and would recommend anyone who has a passing interest in Schultz’s work to drop by for a visit.
Michael Mangione — Google review
Very very worthwhile experience even for adults 😆 every single photo booth was so cute. I was very impressed with the tiny exhibits inside the lightened walls, such a creative and delicate way of delivering art. There was a cute cafe too -- you have to collect a Snoopy cup!
Ha Bui — Google review
Love this place! Such a hidden gem. so many people didn't know it was so close to Sonoma and Napa. A great place for kids or grown up kids who grew up with snoopy. Takes about 3 hrs to see the museum. next time will go skating there. there's a large gift shop on the campus that's in addition to the small one in the museum.
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is a charming animal sanctuary that offers an educational experience. The facility houses a diverse range of animals, including monkeys and tigers, providing them with shelter and care. Peacocks and turkeys roam freely, while deer and farm animals have ample space to move about in the open area. Visitors can observe many bird species as they explore the grounds. Macaques are among the most endearing creatures here, forming close bonds with one another.
In a world post Tiger King, the fact that this is an animal sanctuary and not just a zoo made me feel better about spending money here. It was a great collection of animals, I loved the bobcats, and the albino peacock, and the fact that they have bee hives. They also have a big play park for the kiddos. My only regret was not catching the adorable train they have, or checking out the Johnny Cash Trail that runs along behind the zoo. All in all it was a great way to spend an afternoon.
Pixi — Google review
Only $7 p/p to get in. A good starter local zoo for young children. Zoo is behind the library. Upon exit, there is a playground for the children to play at. Along with a hike trail with a beautiful bridge.
Blinky Thrfosev — Google review
Lovely place! you can really see how much all of these rescued animals are cared for! There are peacocks and turkeys that roam freely, and a very large open area for deer and farm animals. I went on a cold day so there wasn't a ton of activity, but still super fun to see so many birds!! I really loved the macaques, they were very clearly best friends and never left each others side! The cougars were running around their ramps, it was a bit intimidating to see such a huge animal running so fast above me. I cant wait to come back on a warmer day to see how all the animals behaviors change! It takes maybe an hour and a half to walk around the whole place.
Naomi Schumichen — Google review
My wife and I took our daughters and in-laws here after Thanksgiving as a way to get out of the house. This place was such a pleasant escape for the day! The staff was welcoming, getting here and parking was simple, and the price was more than worth it. All of the animals were out and about in their respective enclosures, and our daughters had a blast looking for them and learning their names. Tons of fun photo opportunities and fun facts. We will absolutely be coming back for the Christmas light events!
Update: we came back for the Holiday Lights event, and it was amazing! A bit crowded, but really well done and a lot of fun to enjoy with the family!
Chad Chapman — Google review
Took my 9 year old grandsons to the zoo, picnic and ended with a train ride. I had as much fun as the boys did.
Pattie C. — Google review
Christmas wild nights was a great event! Lots of people but it was still very enjoyable! Watching the zookeepers feed the mountain lion was our favorite thing. And the thousands of Christmas lights were a close second. 🎄🎄🎄
jeanne poarch — Google review
The Zoo sanctuary is awesome and helps those special animals with a forever home.
Docents/volunteers are so friendly and helpful with answers to questions.
My highlight was to see a peacock in full plume very close, one for my bucket list.
Great walking paths.
Monica S — Google review
Very small zoo. It only costs $7 to get in. You can walk the whole thing and see all the animals in under an hour.
There’s wild peacocks everywhere which was really cool. The enclosures are grossly small for a lot of the animals though, that was sad to see.
Samantha Holdaway — Google review
This is a great little zoo. There were monkeys, bears, large safari cats, birds, and much, much more. Plus, outside the zoo is a small train that drives around parts of the zoo for a really small cost, I think $3.
Ed Variz — Google review
Amazing. I have been going here for 30 years and it has expanded a bit. They even have tables for a picnic and an exit right out to the park. Highly recommend.
Joshua Vaughn — Google review
This place was super cute and definitely did not expect it to be as big as it was. Only downside is it can definitely get crowded, the walkways are very small and most people have strollers with their children so it’s hard to squeeze by each other. But way more animals than we had expected, quite the experience especially for little kids and nice to have nearby. There is also a little park outside with play structures and the train was a nice little addition as well. We definitely had some fun here.
Alise Lankin — Google review
We love this little zoo/ sanctuary. They have both bears and mountain lions, plus farm animals, eagles, wolf hybrids, wild cats, and more. They have a lot of educational materials, and teach about wildlife conservation, which is great. The enclosures allow for close-up viewing. We like to go in the fall/ winter/ early spring, when it's not so hot, and the days/ hours are limited- be sure to check if they are open before you go! Also, the train, gift shop, and cafe were all closed when we visited last Sunday, which was disappointing.
Catherine — Google review
Came here for the first time today, my daughter loved it! She's 2.5 years, some reviews say it's very small but we found it to be perfect for her! She loved it, she enjoyed seeing all the animals, and walking around. The park outside is also great, she really enjoyed that after seeing all the animals; we highly recommend checking this place out if you have small children.
Running out Of Thyme — Google review
We love this little zoo! The tickets are a great price. All the animals are pretty cool to see.
And it's not crowded.
Angel Perdue — Google review
I have been coming here since I was a kid. I absolutely love this place! I am so thankful that these animals have a place to go if they can't be in their own habitat due to injury or being housed illegally an they can't be released to the wild.
Side note if it is a super hot day, the animals will be "hiding" they are trying their best to stay cool. Totally don't blame them. So it's best to plan a hot day trip first thing in the morning if you wish to see the most animals.
There is the little snack shack right outside the park with proceeds going to help the park/animals. An you can go to the playground or kids train (costs extra) when it's running.
During the holidays they do a beautiful festival of lights in the park! They decorate & you can come in at night, it's so pretty & fun to do with the whole family. Definitely recommend coming here, love helping support the work they do.
Castello di Amorosa is a winery designed in the style of a 13th-century Tuscan castle, complete with towers, turrets, and even a dungeon. Visitors can take guided tours of the castle and enjoy tastings of Italian-inspired wines alongside artisan cheeses. The winery offers a mix of Italian and Bordeaux varietals for visitors to try during their seated tasting in the Il Passito Room.
This place was absolutely stunning. The architecture and history behind the castle is incredible. The location is stunningly beautiful and the experience at this winery was superb. I highly recommend taking the Diamond Estate Tour & Reserve Wine Tasting and add the chocolate tasting. Also, I highly recommend requesting to have the tour with Amy as she is an impressively amazing tour guide that makes the experience even better. The wine tasting is excellent and worth experiencing. We definitely plan to return again to enjoy this winery.
Wayne Pombert II — Google review
Great experience. Castle, Wine and great service what else do we need in hospitality. Views are amazing. Wines wonderful and warm hosting staff. We did the wine tasting tour we were offered a list of wines to select for tasting we had to select 5. If you are new to wines then you can ask the server they will help you select the wines to maximize your experience and tell what to observe while tasting wine and how to enjoy wine with different snacks cheese or chocolates.
They have some really great wines I really liked their Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Abhijeet Narwal — Google review
TRAVELERS TAKE NOTE! This place is beautiful but BUSY! I am so glad that I made a reservation, as they have a gate keeper that will not allow you on the grounds unless you have a reservation to be there.
Pros:
-This place is very unique! This castle was built over 30 years ago, however, the owner/creator wanted to create a castle that looks like something out of old world Italy. Everything is hand crafted, and aged to create a wonderful feel of stepping back in time.
-This place has a great wine selection, no matter what your preference is.
-This castle is set up on a hill with beautiful grounds that are well maintained that have a great view. Additionally, they host lots of barn yard animals which is unique.
-They are staffed extremely well, so you are never waiting long for your next wine to try.
Cons:
-SO BUSY! There are large crowds here. If you don't like being around large groups of people on vacation, then I don't think this place would be for you. Trying to carry on a conversation in the wine tasting rooms is difficult.
-I think some of the best parts of the castle you are unable to see unless you pay for the full guided castle tour, not just the self-guided tour and tasting.
Matt M — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting! Our host was very knowledgeable and had excellent recommendations. The chocolates were very tasty. Love the charm of the castle - looks a lot like the real thing in Europe. They have “aged” it nicely. I also enjoyed the little barn yard with an assortment of animals on the way out.
Christina Price — Google review
This castle-like winery is one of the most famous name in Napa Valley.
We visited in summer 2022, had wine tasting, served by a very funny and informative staff.
The shop area was great. With all their wine products and merchandise, you won't get out of there empty handed for sure.
Jimmy Wongso — Google review
This winery was highly recommended by friends. The drive up to the castle was beautiful. Take the tour if you can. It was $77 with online booking and includes a tasting at the end. Mark did an excellent job on our tour of 5. He is very knowledgeable and his energy was great. Thank you, Mark!
Crystal McLeod — Google review
First time here with my family. Domenico was awesome. He took care of our wine tasting table. He was nice, friendly and professional. He made us feel so comfortable. When we walked around the castle, we felt like we were in Italy! We all enjoyed it. We will be back soon!
D L — Google review
Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) had a great time here. We purchased the wine tasting (5 labels per guest) and our server Jeremy E was very courteous and knowledgeable of the castle’s history. When we left the castle, there were several animals (hens, roosters, ram, lambs, goats and emus) for the kids to see. No petting or feeding. The kids still enjoyed it.
We ended up buying 4 bottles and a very decorative pour top (a lion and they have about 20 to choose from in silver and gold) to take home. The castle was beautiful and we would visit it again perhaps to learn more about the castle with a guided tour.
trompoly ma — Google review
This is the best wine tasting experience that I have ever had and thanks to our host Grace. We really enjoyed our experience. She was very knowledgeable, patient, fun and made us truly comfortable. They have a wide variety of wine for all kinds of wine lovers from sweet to semi dry to dry. We ended is buying quite a lot of bottles cause it’s really good. The best part is they have home delivery at reasonable cost. Don’t forget to try their grape juice in between the wine cause it’s too good. The castle itself is very beautiful. You can opt for a group guided tour or self guided. They have wine tasting in a closed room and in open space too. But you are not allowed to get up in between the tasting to roam around in the castle. Plan your visit for around 3-4 hours cause you will take that much of time to enjoy the tasting and then explore the castle. Lot of picture perfect spots which you don’t wanna miss. It’s a busy place, so plan your visit. Definitely a must visit winery in napa.
sharanya chandran — Google review
I loved the castle experience! Having never traveled to Europe the fairytale lover inside of me was jumping with glee. We purchased the self guided/standing tasting for $50. We drank our wines quickly and then set off to explore the castle and grounds. If I was going to rate the wine I’d give it 3 stars, The Castle 5 stars and the service 3 stars. Our wine server was polite and friendly he just lacked enthusiasm. It was as if he knew the wines weren’t that great and that the best thing about The Castle of Love was the building itself and not the wine. The most expensive wines are delicious ($100 a bottle) but the cheaper wines, (anything less than $100) are meh.
People who payed to sit and taste wine waited a long time to sit in the courtyard, bake in the sun, and drink marginal wines. I highly recommend the $50 route. They take you down to the cool cellar with fans blowing to sip your wine. You have to stand the entire time but you don’t get heat stroke. The $7 chocolate addition was totally worth it in my opinion. 3 delicious fancy chocolates in a lovely gift box. Even if you don’t eat the chocolates on site it makes a lovely souvenir.
Alicia Martin — Google review
Absolutely stunning location. The castle is something truly spectacular to see and hearing about how it came to be is incredible. The property is beautiful and the wine selection is great. Make sure to make a reservation before you go. Plenty of parking. Staff is super friendly and helpful. If you plan to only visit one winery in Napa, this is the one to visit.
Katie Snyder — Google review
🏰🍷 Castello di Amorosa is a breathtaking medieval-style castle and winery located in Calistoga, California. It's a captivating destination where history, architecture, and wine converge. The castle's impressive construction and attention to detail transport visitors to a different era. 🏰🏰 Inside, you'll find a fascinating array of rooms, including a grand barrel room and a luxurious tasting room. The winery produces a wide range of high-quality wines, making the tasting experience even more enjoyable. 🍷🍇 Whether you're a history enthusiast, wine lover, or just seeking a unique experience, Castello di Amorosa is a must-visit gem in Napa Valley. 🌄🍷👏
Stinger GT2 tv — Google review
We visited on a very hot day, so being seated outside was not the most desirable option with the kid. Nevertheless, we did enjoy the tasting experience. Our daughter got some grape juice. We had a little stroll afterward around the castle and enjoyed some nice views from the top.
Ivana Tomić — Google review
This is a must when visiting Napa! Make reservations far in advance! If you don’t have a reservation, they will not even let you on the grounds. The venue is spectacular in and of itself! You can roam the castle! And there’s goats and animals too! Once inside when you have your tasting, they are really accommodating, knowledgeable, and the customer service is impeccable! My family, friends, and I had such a good time here! Definitely get the cheese and the chocolate! Food and wine divine! Their wine stoppers are pretty cool if you notice them! They also sell them in the shop as well as many other things and it’s fun to look around down there! We definitely got more than our moneys worth, and will definitely be back when in Napa again!
Terra Scott — Google review
Absolutely stunning castle located at beautiful location. Great selection of wine. Our host was super friendly, interactive and knowledgeable about wine. Overall experience was nice. We had booked tour online. Reservation included tasting of 5 wines along with self guided tour.
However, most of the area was restricted for tour. Also, sitting outside on a hot sunny day was not super fun. Overall, I think it’s a lot of money for such a short experience.
Anaya Puranik — Google review
We have been here many times but now they require reservations and tasting tickets. It is $60 per person which includes 5 or 6 tastings and a self guided tour ( basically you walk around the castle). It is different from other vineyards and tasting rooms due to the lovely Castle that was built by bringing stones and other artifacts from Italy
Cali Living — Google review
Winery with this majestic castle!
Unfortunately it was pouring when we went but still the castle was gorgeous and decor inside was beautiful.
They make American and Italian style wine and we could taste many different kinds of wine there; you can choose which wine to taste from the list and your party can choose different ones.
Their wine is only consumed at this wine tasting since they have so many visitors and what they make is just enough for them. Visiting there during holiday season, the place was super crowded and the rain did not help at all. But we still had a good time.
Foo T — Google review
Incredible! Our tour guide Stephane was knowledgeable, hilarious, kind, and made our experience a 20/10. This was my first wine tasting EVER and everything was memorable and spectacular from the castle grounds to the historical artifacts and recreations to the barrel tasting to the various wines we were able to try. The animals were a bonus!
Mahina Amoy — Google review
Reservation in advance is a must. Beautiful castle where you can do a self guided tour in certain areas while you have to have a paid guided tour to visit the dungeon and other parts. La Fantasia is the best wine they have. Nice staff and some of them are from Italy.
Town Traveller — Google review
Interesting castle, okay wine. As long as you only see it as a tourist attraction, you will like it.
Chris was our host. He's nice, welcoming, and knowledgeable.
+ Nice looking castle, good for taking pictures.
* The castle's outer surfaces are made of stone, other places are a mix of stone and bricks.
- The wine tasting experience was okay. Our group was a little too big for the host to take care of everyone.
- We had to stand for the whole wine tasting (30+ min)
Jiacheng Hou — Google review
The castle and grounds are absolutely stunning there is no denying that but for the price we paid we were just expecting more.
At the very least we were hoping to like the wines but we really weren't blown away by them at all, the only one we both really liked was the Oakville red priced at $80 a bottle.
It just felt underwhelming considering we paid so much money in comparison to other wine tastings. I am pleased that we went as it was good to experience it but the actual wines were not all that. Also the vast majority of the rooms and areas of the castle is closed off to private tours which we were not aware of prior to our visit so it felt we had quite restricted access. At the end of our tasting we asked if we could purchase more wine to drink but they said no which we couldn't understand as the area was very quiet...
Laura Dennis — Google review
My husband and I came here for our wedding anniversary and we loved it! Do come 10-15 minutes early to get situated with parking and soaking it all in. The drive up was beautiful. Eva was our tour guide, she really educated us on the wine making process and knew her stuff. Because of the group size and large rooms outside and upstairs there were moments where it was very hard to hear her. It is a very busy place and there are constant tours taking place, one right after the other. Once we got into the castle and in smaller rooms it was much easier to hear her. The property was absolutely beautiful! It felt romantic, cozy and gave me European vibes. The wine tasting was good - the pours were a bit on the small/average size but I did enjoy the wines! If you pay extra for the chocolate at the end, it will not disappoint it was delicious! This is also a great place to take pictures with amazing views.
Safari West is a unique and upscale tented accommodation located in a 400-acre wildlife preserve. Guests can enjoy safari tours and a complimentary breakfast during their stay. Although the tents lack modern amenities such as locks on doors, light fixtures in the toilet and shower, air conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves or tubs, visitors are captivated by the experience of being close to nature without any distractions.
This is one of our favorite place to stay. It's the unique experience that you can't find at other hotels. There is no lock on the door of the tents. No light in the toilet. No light in the shower. No air conditioner. No microwave, no refrigerator, no tub. The sink is very small. In addition, there are mosquitoes, and flies.
About 10 years ago, we visited this place in December, it was very cold. This time, at the end of April, it's hot in the afternoon, and still very cold at night. The Internet is very slow.
So, why should we re-visit it? We love wildlife, especially, the beautiful birds. The Jeep tour makes me feel like we are in Jurassic park!
Thien An — Google review
This places was so much fun. Took my 10 year old for a Christmas present. He loved it! The tour was fun and you get up close to the animals. The tent we stayed in was right across from the warthogs and antelope. Although it was cold outside we stayed warm in the text, thanks to the space heater they provided and headed blankets. Would definitely go back.
Sarah Young — Google review
I have been here once before, and my family and I really enjoyed it. First off, the food is absolutely amazing. A couple things to note, the food isn't available to people who Haven't made a reservation. Even if you are camping in one of the tents, you still have to reserve dinner. Next, the Rooms are really great. They're a little hot during the summer days, but nights are still a little chilly. They have a heater, but we found it unnecessary. The only thing I would say about the rooms is the water is well water so it smells a little funky. If you're not comfortable drinking well water, buy your own bottles outside of the resort. Activities are definitely one of their strong suites. I have to recommend you buy a Safari in advance (2 months prior to your reservations).Notes on the safari. We brought water, sunglasses, and sunscreen. I highly recommend sitting on the top. If you want to sit on the top, make sure to tell your staff member leading your Safari. I really do recommend this place even though the prices are pretty spendy.
Brynne Evers-Hood — Google review
We came to Safari West for the behind the scenes tour,(which is only available by calling, not available to book online). I was worried it would be too much for our kids, 2 & 4) in way of walking, it wasn't at all and it was easy to push the stroller around.
In the behind the scenes tour they allow you to feed some of the animals. Kelsey was great at explaining how to feed them and keeping my very enthusiastic but scared 4 yr old safe and happy (and keeping the animals safe from him).
Each person on site was so nice to us and treated us like royalty. I will definitely be recommending this to anyone going to the area.
Most of all, the animals seemed happy and very loved for. They all had ample space and clean enclosures. Each animal has a name that all the crew knows. It was endearing to hear Kelsey tell us each of the animals names and what their personality was like.
Jenna Agrelius Calder — Google review
So disappointed! Only a handful of animals on the property. Several in old small cages. Bird aviary tour is short, but I like birds. Our tour guide, Sara did a great job. She was very knowledgeable about the few animals on the property and their history. The park's tour bus fumes will almost kill you they are so strong. No walking by yourself in Safari West. You'd be better off going to your local zoo.
Cynthia Graff — Google review
We had a great experience with our 2 year old bud. First we spent the night in one of the tent where you can see the animals from the window and the bed was heated and there is a bathroom attached.
We had also the dinner which was like home cooked meal followed by s’mores and that was fun.
Then in the morning we had our breakfast and did the safari.
The safari itself is amazing and we were so lucky to have our guide Richard he is well knowledgeable man and has a sense of humor. He put all his energy to make sure that everyone enjoy the tour. Totally recommend it!
Miriam Ibrahim — Google review
Safari West was a great experience, one that I highly recommend you experience with your family and friends. The ideal time to spend would include an overnight stay at the nature reserve and a tour during the day. You can spend your extra time during your stay looking at all the wildlife and nature around you. It’s also a great opportunity to go for a nice walk, especially during sunset. During the tour, you can learn about all the animals at the park while going on a nice drive on a van and getting a close look at all of them.
Adrian S — Google review
Info on endangered animals was fascinating. Tour guide was great and you could tell the staff really care about the animals and birds.
Very hot weather that day. There were multiple water stations with ice cold water available.
Worth the price for animal lovers!
Robin Giglio — Google review
We LOVED it here. This has been on my Bucket List for 15 years, and it was SO worth it. We went as a group of 7. It was rainy and stormy when we arrived and cleared up overnight for our Safari Tour the next day. Bring warm clothes if you get cold easily. The tents are a GREAT experience (we chose the Hillside tents), and while the canvas tents keep warm, the attached bathroom is cold! The animals and birds are super chatty all through the night, so we didn't get much sleep (we didn't expect to get much sleep anyway, though). Staff are helpful and friendly. Dinner was great (even for me as a vegetarian and a guest as Gluten Free), the conservation talks are informative, the included breakfast was wonderful (including Easter Egg dying because we went Easter weekend), and our Safari Guide, Carson, went above and beyond our expectations. He was enthusiastic and passionate, and we were super impressed. You can tell he LOVES his job. You can see all the animals are very well cared for. We all had a great time. Thank you!!!
Anne Carr — Google review
A friend and I enjoyed a tour last week. It was a wonderful opportunity to capture some great shots of animals and learn more about them from the tour guide. I lived in Santa Rosa for 25 years and drove by the place hundreds of times but never went. What a treat!
C Thompson — Google review
I was super excited to take my daughter here but mildly disappointed. The 3 hour tour is roughly 2 hours in the Jeep and 1 hour of walking, which you can do on your own. The jeep ride was fun as we sat on top. Our guide was also great. The number and type of animals seen was disappointing. Two Rinos, about a dozen zebras, buffalo, some giraffe and lots of variations of antelope and birds. I expected Hippos, lions and elephants and a bit more African type safari. The walking section is basically a small zoo and doesn't take an hour unless you want a thorough education. Basically an overpriced zoo with a bit of a safari. Money was better spent on a Disneyland ticket. My soon to be 13 year old who loves animals gave it a 7 out of 10. Perhaps younger children would enjoy it more.
Deborah Edwards — Google review
Arrived at park without reservation due to not realizing we needed one. Upon approaching the girl at the front desk we were greeted with rudeness. Trying to allow time to see if the attitude would change, I asked if my family could get in later and was given more snark with a price sheet as if insinuating in silence “are you sure you can afford this?”. As another person approached, we were again rudely asked to MOVE aside. It was like torture trying to get out of her another opportunity for us to visit the park. We ultimately decided to leave. Our departing comment from staff was to firmly insist we don’t take it upon ourselves to wander around the park ourselves. SERIOUSLY?!?! Who would do that? For future reference to management, if they bother to read this, I would suggest training the staff to ask in this situation for any other future openings with even a hint of politeness would be helpful. This park may be wonderful, but we will never go back to see after this experience.
J R — Google review
This review is for the Safari West African Tour. This was such a great experience! Our tour guide was Kimberly and she was so awesome. She really kept me engaged during the whole tour and I learned so much! She also gave us opportunities to ask questions which just added more to the learning experience. The tour it self is about a 2.5 hour drive where she stops and speaks about the animals/plants in addition to being right in the enclosure with the animals. The second part of the tour was the walking portion where we got to see additional animals and walk through the bird sanctuary. Everything about the tour is spectacular. Kimberly even went as far as getting the kids who were sitting on top an umbrella from another tour guide. That was so sweet of her to go above and beyond. I will definitely plan to come on the different seasons or book an overnight stay. I highly recommend checking out Safari west!
Tiffany Pina — Google review
Our safari trip was amazing, fun and your guide Nichole was very knowledgeable and fun! Room on antelope alley was cozy and view great. Fresh fruit plate while waiting for a fun buffet dinner was a nice touch. Smores later in the evening at the grill pit was fun. They have great attention to detail. Highly recommended stay-cation or vacation tour/stay. Newer Automatic gate for the safari vehicles worked perfect!!
Christina Earley — Google review
Went here on a day trip/standard tour with the family and loved it. It's pretty much like going to your local zoo, but smaller and a whole different experience. You have to book your tour time online, check in at the main office. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour start time. Depending on the guide, you might load up on the visible vehicle right away and do a walking tour of some animals/bird aviary after, or it could be reversed starting order. The vehicles have a top seating section that guest could take turns on if there is more than one group that wants to sit up top. Guides will stop at several locations and talk/give information about animals.
Miguel Cuellar — Google review
I surprised my partner for his bday, it was a wonderful experience all the way around. Miranda was THE BEST driver/guide, she obviously has passion for the job and is so well informed about all the animals. She answered every question asked and shared some of her favorite things about the animals and working at SW. The tent was great; very clean and though it was cold the heated blanket kept us toasty warm. Highly recommended Safari West!
melanie richard — Google review
Amazing experience. We got to see every animal except for one or two of the small animals on the walking portion. My boyfriend and I sat on the top and our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her work. We could tell she enjoys her job and loves the animals.
Daniela C — Google review
Visited with my wife and 6 year old for the Safari tour and it was one of the best experiences with animals we ever had. Not only you feel like you're in their habitat but you also learn a ton about each animal in your way. We had a couple of amazing guides and it was clear how each staff member cared about us having a great time and, more importantly, about all the animals there. We booked lunch right after our tour, which was convenient and delicious. Highly recommended!
Rodrigo Arb de Castro — Google review
We took the 2 p.m., 3 hour Safari tour. It was a lovely trip and worth the cost for us. The animals were beautiful and it was fun to ride around amongst the beautiful green rolling hills. We booked on a Friday in the winter, so although plenty of people and full, I could see how the summer months could be stifling and feel overcrowded. We went after days of rain, so the hills were green, the creeks flowing, and the animals excited to be out in the sun with the new spring growth. Thinking it was a midweek, and less crowded, the process of splitting people into groups for the tours, seemed to take longer than it should have. We were told to check in at 1:45 & we didn't get into our tour to close to 2:30. Maybe during the busier times, they have more employees and it goes a bit faster.
We also booked the buffet lunch before the tour. The lunch was tasty enough for the price, and you get plenty of food. For vegetarians, there wasn't a lot of extra choices. However, there was plentiful green salad & asparagus with mushrooms. My husband said the asparagus was too salty. The potato salad was full of mayonnaise, and they put sugar and pineapple in the ranch beans. If you're a meet eater, there was plenty of BBQ chicken and pulled pork, with little white rolls that you could make sandwiches out of. The tea, coffee, and hot chocolate was included. The plus about eating lunch there is you get more time to look out at the animals, which is really what you're paying for. Again, all of the outside tables were full, so busier times you would have to eat inside.
The cost for booking on line, tour and lunch came to $274.27. Somewhat pricey for an afternoon. The bonus is, you can walk around as much as you want for that price. So we got there early and viewed all of the animals that were caged. Pretty much what you will get to see if you spend the night. Although, I'm sure the sunrises and sunsets looking out at the animals is beautiful. They put the giraffes in the barn at night, so you won't be looking out at them. Santa Rosa is close enough that you could find more cost effective lodging if you're worried about the expense. If money is not a concern, I'd be into spending the night. More time watching animals is always a good thing.
Tiffani Shiro — Google review
I wanted my grandkids to get a taste of what it's like to go to Africa. Safari West exceeded all my expectations. The guides were fabulous! Loved the whole experience. Now I'm sure the kids WILL someday go to Africa and it will bring back wonderful memories of our mini vacation at Safari West. Thank you all! P.S. In my trips to Africa I never got to see rhinos with horns (they had been cut off to discourage poachers), so I was thrilled to see your rhinos with their magnificent horns.
Judy Rollins — Google review
Took a family tour during a rainy day. Kids had a good time sitting atop the vehicle and got to see a fair number of animals. We were able to get close to the giraffes who were in an enclosure due to the rain. Guides were friendly & knowledgeable.
James L — Google review
We had a group of five adults and had the best time. A highlight was our tour guide Eric, very fun, kind, informative. Thank you!
Kristen Taylor — Google review
Overall, all the animals were out. We did a 1pm. tour, and it might have been feeding time, too. We had a wonderful experience, and all I have to say is you need to go! It's a must do experience.
Amber Dal Porto Lopez — Google review
Our family had a wonderful experience on our tour. Our guide Eric was knowledgeable, kind and energetic. So glad We had this adventure!
Marsha Taylor — Google review
FABULOUS. We did the 3 hour afternoon tour and the entire team working there were so organized and welcoming. The animals were stunning. (Loved the rhino couple that were having a small domestic dispute🤣) Our tour guide Hale, was outstanding. She was so knowledgeable and passionate. I highly recommend Safari West to locals and tourists of all age groups! I am going to go back for a overnight stay.
Dry Creek Vineyard is an estate grower that uses sustainable and low-impact practices to bring out the unique characteristics of each small lot in their bottles. Visitors have praised the helpful staff, particularly Ian, who provided just the right amount of information without pressuring them into wine clubs. The indoor and outdoor setup at Dry Creek is highly recommended for those in the area. Guests can enjoy a beautiful setting with excellent wine selection poured by knowledgeable staff.
Great atmosphere. I enjoyed the wines and the experience. The salami, crakers and cheese were delicious that I had to bring some back to Texas with me to pair with my wine purchase.
Rosemarie Vertiz — Google review
Dry Creek’s charming tasting room is a great way to spend your afternoon sampling wines. Sample their world-class wines, including limited-production, single-vineyard bottlings only available at the winery. They also have a delicious charcuterie board available for purchase.
We had an amazing tasting experience at Dry Creek Vineyard. Support family-owned wineries!
Foodandtravel Addict — Google review
Ask for Aaron. We had a fabulous visit. Learned a lot. Great wines. Highly recommend the $20-ish Sauvignon Blanc as a great value. Lovely setting. Great people.
Steven Ludwig — Google review
Stopped in for a quick tasting and to pick up a couple bottles of the Sav blanc. Ian was so helpful and gave us the exact right amount of information without pressuring us into wine clubs. We were in a hurry and didn’t intend to do a tasting but he gave us a couple samples and helped me select a couple bottles we hadn’t tried before. Dry creek has an amazing indoor and outdoor set up that I highly recommend if you’re in the area! Definitely suggest asking for Ian and having a glass of wine or tasting!
Emily Ashton — Google review
Great place with outdoor seating for wine tasting, knowledgeable staff that gave good pours and provided tastings of wines that weren't on the tasting flight if requested. Tasting was $25 and was waived if 2 bottles were purchased They have good wines at reasonable prices
JAMES Zyskowski — Google review
Had a wonderful time at Dry Creek Vineyard. The grounds are beautiful and perfect for an afternoon of tasting fine wines. We did the tour and tasting which was very interesting and worth the time. Darren did a great job giving historical perspectives and explaining sustainable in the business. Would highly recommend this tour and enjoyed every drop of the wines we tasted….so much so that we’re having some shipped to our home. Thank you Dry Creek for a lovely afternoon!
Mike Barrett — Google review
Had a great Bordeaux tasting at Dry Creek this week. Nick was excellent and we felt welcomed from the moment we stepped out of the car (even with being late for our reservation). Initially had a table inside but they graciously moved us outdoors, which made it easier for us traveling with an infant. Both wine and service were fantastic! Don’t miss out on Dry Creek when coming to the Healdsburg area!
Spencer Thames — Google review
Stopped in on a whim and was thoroughly impressed. I’ve “known about” Dry Creek Vineyard for years and have enjoyed some of their wines but for whatever reason had never stopped in. Today we had some time between other appointments so decided to pop in and holy crow I am glad we did. First of all the place is just gorgeous. Like pack a lunch and get comfortable kind of gorgeous. Lots of shaded seating outdoors with nice views and a totally relaxed vibe. Second - the tasting is more of a guided tour through an impressive portfolio of wines that you can only get at the cellar door. I had NO idea. The staff are all well informed, cheerful, and incredibly friendly and down to earth. No snobbery or condescension here. An absolutely fantastic visit and on the list for a return for sure.
Mark Nickerson — Google review
Dry Creek Winery is fabulous and the wine is one of the best I've had the pleasure of tasting. Paige was the wonderful lady that made the experience extraordinary. She is vivacious and truly enjoys what she does. If you get the chance to visit, ask for her. She's one of a kind! I would recommend making a reservation as it gets quite busy.
jeanette herzer — Google review
Great wine and beautiful winery! The 4 stars only is because I was pretty surprised by the winery staff. I don’t believe all of them were this way but our person was mostly absent, took over 30minutes between pours, and didn’t seem super interested. Could of been having a bad day so I would still recommend stopping by and enjoying the wine and atmosphere.
Nicholas McCall — Google review
This is a beautiful winery and a must stop on your adventures thru Napa. Our tour with Darren was the best. He was informative and engaging and spent time with us out among the vines sharing the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and even the ecosystem! Thank you Darren for a wonderful experience. You are the bomb 😜😁
Carole Travers — Google review
Thoroughly enjoyed our wine tasting experience at this beautiful winery. The wine selection poured was excellent. Our pourer was very knowledgeable and truly enjoyed sharing her wine knowledge. The setting is lovely. It was a windy day so we were in the Secret Garden which was perfect. The price point of the wine was good for the region and they have a nice portfolio. They have gardens to wander after the tasting and the views of the vineyards add that special touch.
Wanderers Compass Travel Blog — Google review
Bernie was awesome! The weather outside was wet so they set us up in the cellar, what a nice set up inside. We had a fabulous tasting and got all the highlights of each fantastic wines. Do not miss out on Dry Creeks amazing Winery with all that they have to offer. Put this on your bucket list it will not disappoint.
Andrea Portelli — Google review
Page was an excellent host for our reserved tasting. It was a perfect day to taste these iconic wines. Darren also came by to greet us. My wife and I have been club members for over 10years and seems like every year the wines keep getting better.
Contemporary rooms in a casino hotel with dining options, a pool, a spa & conference facilities.
Was given 1 Comp night per week because I use my rewards card at each game I play. They also give free gifts if you have a rewards card. The gifts are very impressive! My friend and I had such a great time we spent time at the pool which was very clean & well maintained. The room was huge and so beautiful we were treated like first class patrons. The food was very good. The entire staff from A to Z were kind and helpful you all work so very hard and it SHOWS . THANK YOU THUNDER VALLEY!! I WILL BE BACK. SHERRY
Cheryle marshall — Google review
Congested crowds of machines in small walking spaces. Many employees just standing around looking lost. Tables are full of players during evening time more than day time. Officers outside for any misconduct from people. Great food. Thunder cafe was awesome. Edward is a great waiter who needs more recognition for his skills and hospitality. Laura was great in keeping tables entertained. Many thanks to the thunder cafe crew.
Stephanie Bomar — Google review
Enjoyed the service and the complementary room. All though several thousand dollars prior to me getting a club card and using it a couple thousand dollars afterwards it was clear my luck was not changing anytime soon.
Win some lose some at times but I really enjoyed the friendly accommodating service with the hotel staff and the staff on the gaming floor and cashier's were fantastic. I work crazy hours mostly in the late night early morning grave yard hours, which having a room is really nice. Thank you for the hospitality and great service that came with it. I'm looking forward to my next visit to see if my luck will change.
Thank you
Sincerely
Steven
God Speed.
Steve — Google review
This review is specifically for the music venue. I am a quadriplegic and in a power wheelchair. Mine is one of the most narrow chairs they make (Permobil). I have tried TWICE to go to concerts there and TWICE I was sold "wheelchair accessible" that are not even close to being wheelchair accessible. The first time for Third Eye Blind , I had lower level ticket and upon arrival they told me that my chair would not fit where my seat was. They then put us off to the side where I could barely see. The second time I went to see Blues Traveler and bought balcony "accessible" seats thinking they deserved a second chance but nope! The seat I purchased had to be removed with tools and then it was not even close to wide enough for me to fit. They then removed the other seat I purchased for my companion so I could fit and sat them in a seat we didn't purchase. This inevitably led to a problem when the owner of the seat showed up. We were eventually moved to a different spot. This is a warning to ALL wheelchair users to be aware that what you are buying as wheelchair accessible is in fact NOT unless you are able to get out of your wheelchair. EXTREMELY disappointing in 2023 at a brand new venue. I will never return again which is a shame because they have good shows. Seems they do not care about having disabled people at their venue.
jason smith — Google review
34 trips. Zero wins. Terrible payouts! TV is disappointing to say the least. To go consistently and notice that something is definitely off when the payouts are dwindling, the bonuses are nonexistent, and your money does not go far at all. As someone who plays regularly and has a track record of success, I’d say I have an above average knowledge on how the machines act and react. It is painfully obvious that the wool has been pulled over mine and everyone’s eyes who walks through their door. Yes, it is a business, yes, they are set up to make money, but the percentage payouts must seem to be set so low they are virtually nonexistent (FYI tribal gaming, does not have to disclose % payouts in the state of California, which is a huge disservice to the general public). The only explanation to describe my continued experience is that the slot machines are rigged, adjusted, or tweaked in some form or fashion. you will lose. Save your money. I can’t say it loud enough. SAVE YOUR MONEY!
DD V — Google review
This is the best casino for my wife and I to play at, enjoy food and the rooms and feel the fun. The steak house, Red Lantern and Thunder Cafe are all really good restaurants. The staff are friendly and fast. The casino is always clean and security is all over the place. The hotel rooms are beautiful and well maintained. Our casino host Gabe constantly sends us invitations to so many promotions. He is awesome. The concert venue is gorgeous with so many great acts. Our odds of winning are comparable to your high limit Las Vegas casinos. I cant say anything negative even the parking is great. Cocktail waitresses are all over so your never thirsty. Thunder Valley is our spot. The best of the best.
Jimmy Pendergast — Google review
Thunder valley is one of my favorite casinos in the region. They have a great variety of both slots and table games. I also play poker every once in a while and there poker room is awesome. My only complaint would have to be there service for beverages. I’ve gone on trips plenty of times sitting thirsty and leaving thirsty. Self service beverage machines go a long way if they had them. Never had a problem with any employee interactions. They’ve all been respectful. Only a few waitress who maybe come and go because there rushing and so busy. But to me that is no sign of rudeness. I absolutely love the place. Great time and would come over and over and again.
Johnny Gomez — Google review
Great resort and hotel staff service here is top notch. I want to thank Monica in particular in the reservation phone line - I was having trouble finding one extra night stay on a high volume packed week during poker tournament week and she went the extra mile to find an available room and follow up with me one day after. Really excellent service unexpected at hotels these days. I’d stay here again just because of the pleasant service. Great job!
Aki Suzuki — Google review
They need to loosen up the machines a little bit...
I played two different machines and put a twenty dollar bill in each one, not a single spin had a winning combination. They could at least let you win a couple dollars at some point within those 20 -40 spins.
But they don't.
The only reason I go back is to get a burger from the high steaks steak house.
It's a big burger and 98% of the time it is very good.
French fries not so good, if the season them they are good but usually they are plain.
Thunder Valley loosen up a little bit for the small time spenders.
(The big spenders are always winning more. 10 dollars a spin and even higher).
If thunder let me win a little I would step up my bets a little more.
rockwell owens — Google review
Our visit to the Casino was great, the location had a lot of great games to offer and play. The biggest thing I noticed was that a lot of the slots were kind high on the amount of minimum lines for the game, some as low as 15 others I saw were as high as 88.. No matter the place was great and we had a wonderful time.
The place was very clean and well maintained throughout. Also, the bathrooms looked great, and the new event center.
Overall a great place to visit Thank you for a memorable day for our family!!
Carlos Castro — Google review
This review is from our experience at the venue for last night's Bill Burr show (which in itself was fantastic). Thunder Valley Casino Management and attorneys: If you're going to have a stupid no-purse policy, then you need to provide an alternative, such as a purse check. Not everyone expects to be subject to such stupid rules, especially when everyone is required to walk through a metal detector. Myself and many other innocent victims were forced to either walk back to our cars or hotel rooms to return our purses. Because of where we parked this took me nearly 30 minutes resulting in missing the opening comedian. In addition to a coat check, stands posting such a rule should be prominently displayed throughout the crowded holding area where everyone is queued up to place their cell phones into the required secured and locked phone pouches, get their tickets checked, and walk thru the metal detectors. Lots of opportunity for communication!
The beverage lines were ~20 minutes. Way too long after waiting in the hot holding area for 20-30 minutes.
After the show was over, there were multiple exit doors available in the holding area. Instead of allowing patrons to exit through these numerous doorways, they had security guards standing in front of them, forcing people to walk through the smokey casino.
Lastly, the parking situation is poorly designed. There is only one entrance/exit when there could have been several created in the large parking lot across from the venue to alleviate traffic.
Obviously not the smartest people behind this whole operation. If the bean counters cared half as much about the customer experience as they do their beans, they might have more beans in the end.
Kimberly Scott — Google review
I've never stayed in the hotel, but I rated the rooms a five-star because everything else is five star.
Play bingo for the first time on Sunday to kill some time and from 1 to 4:30 it was a fun time even though I didn't win any money. I spent $75 which was 10% off and the total came to $67 for a chance to win pretty good money though smallest game was $250 with $750, $1000, $1199, and huge bonus is available if you pay extra and you hit your game and under a certain amount of numbers. $75,000 was the biggest option, although I didn't have a chance because I didn't spend the extra money. Complimentary soda coffee tea water hot chocolate. They have a snack bar right next to the bingo hall that is available only to bingo players. Hot dogs are Nathan's, and they are $6.50, which is on the high side for hot dog but what are you going to do?
I was there for the poker tournaments which are some of the best poker tournaments in the world. Three or four times a year I think they have major tournaments. For example, the first tournament was a $400 buy-in in 1,500 people bought in over a 3 day period. First prize was over $80,000.
I even had a chance, I did finish in the money and came back for day too but was eliminated rather quickly and scored $760 $360 profit.
Kevin Lewis — Google review
For my wife and I, Thunder Valley is our favorite casino in California. Their promotions are things that we enjoy using, the game rooms are huge, any game you wish to find is there. They have a food court with terrific variety, and top notch restaurants throughout the casino. The new arena is beautiful and a great place to see a concert year round. There's plenty of parking too. I like the bars and there's televisions everywhere. It's a great place to watch the game.
Aaron Shoup — Google review
Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers an unforgettable experience for anyone looking for excitement and relaxation. The gaming floor is spacious and filled with a wide variety of slot machines, table games, and poker rooms, catering to both casual players and high rollers alike. The resort’s luxurious hotel rooms provide a comfortable retreat after a day of gaming, with modern amenities and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, the resort boasts several dining options ranging from casual eateries to fine dining restaurants, ensuring there’s something for every palate. Whether you’re here to try your luck at the tables, enjoy a live concert, or simply unwind by the pool, Thunder Valley Casino Resort delivers top-notch service and entertainment that keeps guests coming back for more.
ISLAM KARIMOV — Google review
Feels very compact, dark theme needs contrast , overall the night was saved by a hostess at about 11:45 pm on 3/26/22, I received quick response to my help light. Was very nice and happy to help. Even though I told her I didn't turn on the light, she was still happy to help. Didn't catch her name unfortunately, thank you for your help.
The employee improved my experience , she got all three overall for thunder valley. With an individual rating of all five stars.
Y Knot — Google review
The room was large and well laid out. The wifi was fast. Unfortunately the mattress was hard and very uncomfortable. The pillows were nice and soft. The bathtub was really cool. Deep and filled fast, with a separate glass walled shower. If the mattress had been a bit softer I would definitely plan to stay again. Service at the front desk was quick, friendly and polite. I stopped by Panda Express on the way out. There was one man ahead of me in the line. After they finished helping him the two employees walked into the back and six minutes later they came out to take my order. The service was very slow.
Sherry The Secretary — Google review
I left my 16 yr old son in the lobby couch so I can check in (it was in the same area around 100 steps to the desk). Next thing you know the security was harassing my son for being unattended (radioing codes while asking who are you with). There are no signs that says DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KIDS in the lobby couch while checking in. The security said it’s because parents usually leave their kids unattended. I wonder if harassing kids will make the kids feel safer. THIS IS NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL. Lastly, we stayed in the pool and ordered snacks and told the server to please charge to the room. When we finally went upstairs, front desk called and accusingly said we did not pay and that we should go to the pool to sign the check. I went downstairs after taking a shower and the pool staff were flabbergasted and could not find my check. Turned out it was already billed to the room. The rooms are big and clean at least and does not smell like smoke. Pool clean and there are enough chair lounges to sit on. Thank you for the racial profiling experience, we spent our stay reassuring my kids how to handle what your security has done.
Kate Castilla — Google review
Went for a show and the new venue is nice but, two issues ... the traffic control for parking is terrible. They haven't figured out how to efficiently get cars in/out. And then the venue makes you walk out of your way in/out of the venue, forcing you to walk through the casino. I get it, please play some slots while you're here but, it ain't gonna get people to play. Just let us out of the venue efficiently.
Jay Burcham — Google review
Have only been here a couple of times for concerts. Have had great meals at the Cafe prior. The food menu was extensive, food was great, prices reasonable and service was quick and friendly. There is plenty of parking and the casino is fresh and clean.
Judy Schulz — Google review
I felt service here didn’t care/ rude even after giving decent tips. One thing I hated, high limit player here, went to eat at the cafe at 6:30 pm in the morning. Ordered some food, they got me to go. The whole restaurant was empty I asked if I can sit here since I already ordered the food. The old waitress said people here get the full service since you already ordered you can’t sit here. Seriously, the whole place is empty and I even ordered my own food. This is my first time here. I have never seen such behavior at any other casino in the us.
Igot You — Google review
Absolute worst casino period. I was just humiliated in front of the entire poker room because I was merely verbally defending myself from someone who instigated and the floor manager calls the security guards and makes a whole scene out of this. I was kicked out of the room without given a chance to explain and I’ve never felt so wronged or violated in my life. This establishment is a joke and I will never give another dime here after this disgrace.
In a way I see this as a sign to stop going to casinos to save my hard earned cash. You would think the least a casino can do is make the environment comfortable for everyone but I will never be stepping into this filthy casino again. Not to mention this place reeks of smoke and garbage. I’ll be telling everyone to stay the hell away from this low life establishment
Joseph Han — Google review
I haven’t stayed there but the hotel lobby is nice. We love the entertainment offered at The Venue, but would like to see actual tribal cultural ceremonies, dance, song with a cultural center onsite as well to teach and educate the public about being good stewards of Mother Earth. A better ventilation system would encourage me to stay longer. We always make a stop at their delicious bakery counter for a treat to take home.
Roxanne Dee — Google review
They are nice here and they don't trip if your sitting in your car security don't mess with you or look in your car when your gambling, They don't 86 you for stupid stuff like gold country, feather falls, hard rock and rolling hills does! You get free beverages you just go up to the bar and order soft drinks coffee etc for free! All the staff is kind! And the rooms are the nicest and clean! Definitely the best casino in Northern cali!! And you win here the slots aren't to tight! They definitely appreciate there custmers and treat them right!
Lyndall Jean Truelove — Google review
I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the wonderful service provided by the cocktail servers at Thunder Valley Casino. However, I had a less than satisfactory experience with one of the bartenders during my recent visit.
Upon visiting the Thunder bar to get a drink for myself and my wife, I encountered a new bartender who I had not seen before. I believe his name is Christopher and he is an older gentleman. I waited for quite some time, attempting to get his attention, while observing him assist other customers and tidy up the area. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, he continued to ignore me and did not acknowledge my presence for approximately 10 minutes. As a result, I had to seek assistance from another bartender, Jay.
I then proceeded to observe Christopher interacting with other customers, and it appeared that he exhibited similar behavior towards several others. This experience was disappointing and concerning, as it significantly impacted my enjoyment of the overall gambling experience at Thunder Valley Casino.
I genuinely appreciate the outstanding services provided by your staff, and I understand that everyone has off days. However, I felt that it was important to bring this to your attention in the hope that it can be addressed to maintain the high standard of service that Thunder Valley Casino is known for.
BB Harlow — Google review
This is a big vibe type of casino. They offer all the typical table games and slot machines. They have tons of food options at the food court and some great restaurants. The last time I was here I discovered two table games I did not know existed. DJ WIlds Stud Poker and Chase the Flush. Two very exciting games. If you're a gambler and like action, I highly recommend these games.
Antonio Vazquez — Google review
First time there my friends won $3K on a big Wheel of Fortune! Paid out within 10 minutes! Tables were hitting too at some points, back and forth always.(But no specials for winners on rooms 4 stay...)
Watch out for your bet on Blackjack newly shuffled decks, dealer won 21 (3) times in a row on the first hand... Good luck!! 🤞
Jody Georgianna — Google review
Great food.
Beautiful rooms.
Great service.
Over priced.
The place stinks and makes all of your clothes and belongings stink like smoke. It's hard to breath here and the smoke stings your eyes. It's worse than casinos in Reno.
Uncle EL- — Google review
I just want to remind people that casinos are designed to take your money. They don’t care about your life they don’t care about your rent, your car payment, your obligations, etc. their main goal is to get your money from your pocket and your bank account and put it in their pocket, I’ve been seeing a trend lately where POC are winning jackpots.you see it posted on IG and Facebook . It’s a good thing until it’s not. casinos are designed to take your money. They are designed to get you addicted to gambling please be careful .slot, attendance will tell you to sign up for a players card so you will receive free gifts meals hotels, and concerts. What they don’t tell you is you have to spend a tremendous amount of money to reach a level to get those gifts and you have to maintain that level every six months so if you reach President level after six months, you will drop down to the beginner level you’ll have to spend more money to reach that presidents level again. it’s the stick in the carrot effect if you don’t maintain a level, you won’t get offers for concerts, VIP parking, and the other crumbs that they throw you. Also, using your players card gives The casino ability to control when you win. They will tell you it’s random it’s not when you have dumped a huge amount of money into A slot machine that Card will tell them they need to give you a little bit back so if you spend $20,000 in a month you might hit a jackpot for $1200. another trend that you see here is the same people are winning over and over again they’re usually from the high limit and they have executive level cards Proof that they do control your wins.
The sprawling and stylish Francis Ford Coppola Winery is a must-visit destination for fans of the famous family and their renowned Godfather movies. Drawing inspiration from Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens, the winery offers a sense of being in a children's garden with beautiful theater pavilions, peacock-feather-painted curtains, little ballet performances, rides, cafes and refreshments.
Beautifully manicured, with great views of the vineyards, lots of memorabilia, book in advance if you want to use the beautiful clean swimming pool. I did not do any wine tasting as I buy Coppola wonderful wines already but I did sit at the pool side bar and had one of there yummy cocktails and some lunch. Thanks Coppola family that we can just walk around without wine tastings to enjoy your beautiful grounds, have lunch etc. I came just after the 4ᵗʰ July, so I can imagine it gets pretty very busy. CG
chris G — Google review
Electric Lemonade by the pool is all I need to say. This place blows the other wineries out of the water! They have so much film memorabilia, a gorgeous restaurant, and a beautiful pool you can spend all day at. Of course you could also do a wine tasting. Definitely worth at least stopping by and walking around for a couple minutes.
Rachel Senick — Google review
If you are in Sonoma County I highly recommend to check out Coppola Winery! Of course you will get to taste wine but you’ll also see Oscars that Francis Ford Coppola was awarded for his achievements in movie production. If you are a big fan of his movies you’ll absolutely enjoy seeing costumes and some other things that were used in the movies such as Dracula and Apocalypse Now and etc. Restaurant on the property is such a convenience! You can’t go wrong with pasta 🍝 and wine 🍷
Olga Kozlova — Google review
Nice spot! Great combination of wine tasting, restaurant with real food and delightful immersion in the Francis Ford Coppola world.
Erick Vilela — Google review
This is a great winery. You have everything here. Swimming pool, restaurant, and of course wine tasting. Also they have a lot object’s of the different movies of Francis Coppola.
-restaurant. The food is good. The portions are big so maybe is you are not starving you can share. Call in advance for reservations if you want to be outside.
-swimming pool.- is a good size and the service is amazing. You can rent a cabin for have more confort.
- wine tasting.- I highly recommend the club at this winery is worth.
judy Navarrete — Google review
Opened in 2010- it has not lost its luster in 2023. The food is not cheap- but I thought it was actually worth the money. The pork Milanese on the bone was the juiciest I have ever had- ask for an extra lemon to squeeze on top and you will be in heaven. This is a great place to treat yourself or take out of town visitors to. During the hotter month, the swimming pool is a great hang out. The cabanas vary from $180-280 depending on the day of the week and season. They have multiple tasting room options and an outside bar. It feels like a wine and hospitality amusement park. A great place to spend a few hours!
Mr. Travel Fox — Google review
One of the iconic winery in California! It's a Vatican for Godfather fans!!!
🍇 Sip, swirl, and savor at Francis Ford Coppola Winery! Nestled in the heart of wine country, this picturesque vineyard offers a taste of Hollywood glamour and award-winning wines. 🍷✨ From breathtaking views to unique experiences, it's the perfect blend of heritage and hospitality. Cheers to unforgettable moments in wine paradise! 🌿🥂
Ash Sterlekar — Google review
Always stunning! This location is a step back in time to a 40s era retreat, with the pool & cabanas and bocce courts. The place is tastefully adorned with the family's movie memorabilia and treasures in every room. All overlooking a movie worthy view of the valley.
Treat yourself!
Nick Kahler — Google review
Fun time at Coppola Winery! Honestly, it’s more about the movies than the wine. The wine is just OK compared to Napa standards, but the cool facility, the awesome movie artifacts, and the fun atmosphere make up for it!
Mark Carter — Google review
Good place to visit. Actually it is a large giftshop wirh an interesting museum. You see very important props, costumes and pictures of Coppolas movies, his Oscars and other prices and can buy wine and souvenirs. The prices starts at about 20 Dollar per bottle. They also serve food and of course there is wine tasting, but don't expect anything to be a bargain! Sadly they don't have books or autographs of the master himself.
Manuel Girisch — Google review
Coppola did not disappoint! I was a bit surprised by the resort vibe with multiple dining options and a pool but it was quite neat! We enjoyed a seated tasting on the patio with Tess who was amazing. We purchased a bottle of their Reserve Viognier.
Bethany Hewett — Google review
A beautiful Winery for people who like a 1948 Tucker Torpedo and/or talisman with the helicopter 6 cylinder motor with 166 horsepower that was air-cooled one of 51 made seems to be ruby red made in Chicago Illinois I believe I guess the other 47 are accounted for the other four not so much this Winery also had his movies Francis Ford Coppola's including one of my favorites from 1992 when I was 17 called Dracula which is visually spectacular and the sets and the scores and the costumes the acting not so much this Winery is a must for people who like old cars and or horror films or films about Vietnam like Apocalypse Now from 1979 I had a blast I don't even really drink wine but the girlfriend does sometimes so we stopped there on our way back from the Castle Winery and from Fort Bragg it was a blast seems to have a free swimming pool with Italian supermodels occasionally and also the archive of the films francis ford Corolla did. The 48 Tucker seem to be free staff really really friendly and kind and helpful most excellent time was had
SumnerCounty1986 — Google review
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Francis Ford Coppola Winery, and I can't say enough about the exceptional hospitality and dining experience we had there.
From the moment we walked in, we felt like honored guests. Their warmth and generosity set the tone for an unforgettable visit.
Our wine-tasting experience was elevated by Sarah, whose knowledge and passion for the wines were truly impressive. She took the time to educate us about the different varietals, enhancing our appreciation for Coppola's outstanding wines.
But the real star of the show was Nathan at Rustic. His welcoming demeanor and personable nature made us feel right at home. The food at Rustic was nothing short of amazing – from the delectable wine flight to the mouthwatering risotto and meatballs. Nathan's attention to detail and dedication to providing an exceptional dining experience left us speechless.
What truly stood out was the impeccable service we received throughout our visit. Our friends were equally impressed, and we're already planning our return trip with family.
The Francis Ford Coppola Winery is a gem, and I can't wait to celebrate more special occasions there. I'll definitely be leaving a 5-star review on Google as well to let others know about this hidden treasure.
Thank you, Lillian, Rose, Sarah, and Nathan, for making our visit so memorable. We can't wait to return and create more cherished memories at your winery!
Roshni Rush Bhatia — Google review
My friends, for any Brazilian who likes to go to São Roque in São Paulo, you should know this place. I feel in the same atmosphere and with excellent wines from the Napa Valley region.
The place is beautiful, extremely set for Coppola's films, with vineyards in the background and always full of people.
The food is American style, but pleases with its quality and flavor, logically enjoyed with glasses of wine from the region and Coppola's fields.
It's worth a lot if you're visiting San Francisco, to visit Napa Valley and also the Geyserville region.
An obligatory stop for those who like wine and good mountain air.
Marcos Lucilla — Google review
What a great experience! The food was amazing and the wine is well balanced.
Best meatballs I’ve ever had.
Matt B — Google review
On a recent self guided wine tour we made a stop at Copala and of all the wineries we visited that week and there were many this one was without a doubt the best. Great people great atmosphere great wine tons to see and of course great wine.
Jim Gleich — Google review
So today was our first time . So happy we did this. The guy who helped us was named Steve and he was so nice and full of great information. The property is filled with memories from Francis Ford Coppola, a restaurant, a pool open all summer long for guest by reservation, and much more. It was $25/ person for the “at bar” tasting including 1 white and 3 reds. If you choose the outdoor specialty tasting (for the reserves where you can only purchase in house) it costs $40. They of course have a wine club where you can purchase the level of your choice. The staff was very friendly, educational on both the wine and property, and our overall experience was an A+. Also, the property is close to many other vineyards, so this can be one of your many stops in the area.
Team Ultimate Exposure William & Bug — Google review
If you are a Coppola fan, this place is a MUST STOP. There are so many great places to sit and enjoy a drink here - outside or inside, and lots of gift items for sale inside. Since I was short on time, I just cruised through the exhibits of movie memorabilia upstairs and down, which is worth the visit alone. I appreciate that this place (unlike Inglenook and most others) allows you to drive in and walk around without a reservation, and there is ample parking outside. People working here seemed friendly and welcoming too. I'll definitely be back to spend some more time here!
Old Town Pizza is a popular spot in Auburn's Old Town, offering a diverse menu that includes sandwiches, salads, and of course, pizza. The pub-like atmosphere provides a cozy setting to enjoy handcrafted coffee at The Pour Choice, the local favorite coffee shop located in the heart of Old Town. Visitors can expect efficient service even during busy times and generous portions of food at reasonable prices.
Our first time here, ordered chicken wings taste sooo good we ordered another one ti go 😂. Tried their pesto pizza and Mother load both tasted good including the garlic bread. She’s our server was also nice. Will be back again!
BigMama G — Google review
Place was reminiscent of an early 2000’s pizza place where you had your 8th birthday party and invited most of your friends, even Dillon who peed himself the year before. You all get pizza and Dillon puts the black olives on his fingers pretending he’s a gecko, while you take mental notes not to have him on your kickball team at recess tomorrow.
Good times. Good vibes.
Owen James — Google review
This is our first time going to their new place, super nice ,we sat at the patio upstairs and it was super chill huge upgrade .The food was delicious as always, Erika was super nice to us and definitely will come back when we are around this area
carlos duke — Google review
My pizza was superb! The crust was thin and delicious. The toppings were fresh, vibrant, and flavorful. The sauce was delicious but not overpowering. This is the best pizza I have enjoyed in a long time! The service was excellent. The interior is very open and spacious yet felt very warm and inviting. If you like beer, they have about 15 different ones to choose from. This place gave me some nostalgia for the old pizza parlors I frequented back in college. My pizza looked and smelled so good that I forgot to snap a photo before I took a slice.
dan west — Google review
Just moved to downtown Auburn. We walked to Old town for Pizza. We have had Old Town pizza before but not in the restaurant. Tonight we sat at a nice table. It was quite busy with a large birthday party in house. Sergio arrived quickly at our table with a wide smile and an honest desire to give us superb service. I was a waitress for years and can spot a fake smile. Not Sergio. He is the real deal, genuine , but I guess that you all know that already.
Long story short. Best service, best pizza. Perfect dough. Amazing!!! It will be our one and only pizza from now on. Bravo!! Delicious 😋
Linda Jones — Google review
What an Awesome new location for Old Town Pizza in Auburn. You've got to go see and enjoy this great place.
Dineen Anderson — Google review
Yummm! Grabbed a medium cheese pizza and it was delicious!!! Best pizza place in town. First time at the new location. Very nice, clean and spacious. Pizza came out quick and staff was friendly. Highly recommend coming here!
Nikki KM — Google review
Love this old town, loved the old spot but happy they have expanded and grown. Tribute to their success.
If I may voice one complaint, it would be the Ranch 🤣 1st world problem, but myself and anyone I have ever gone there with mentions the taste of the ranch as being less than appealing. Maybe a new recipe in the works? Haha, other than that myself and my family love this place.
David Adams — Google review
Longtime favorite pizza eatery. Located in old town Auburn. Customers come from many miles away. The most delicious pizza to sink your teeth into. Crust is perfect too. Just slightly crusty on bottom as it should be. Pizza has all fresh toppings, very cheezy and very good sauce. 🍕Yum😋
Gloria Barrett — Google review
I'm a new fan!
Party of four, we all ordered our own separate and different pizzas. Everyone left happy. We shared a huge salad and that was excellent, as well. Nice beer menu. All the servers were great, personable and put our dinners on the table in short order.
My first time in and I'm looking forward to doing more research.
Dale Apple — Google review
Wow, this place is really good for a pizza parlor. The service was great. Our host did her job and wasn't playing with her phone. Food was generous portions (most places minimize portions now), and the dining area is very large, so you don't feel cramped plenty of room for large gatherings. Dinner for 2 with adult drinks under 50.00 with appetizers.
It's worth the drive for a pizza night.
Robert Maciel — Google review
The calzone was pretty good, and my friends said the pizza was fire! My one complaint is with the salad. Why do yall only put 1 whole olive on the salad? Just one..... 3 stars for that lol
kyle Downing — Google review
Very impressed with the new location. The rooftop patio is excellent. I used to eat here when I was a kid and they were in Old Town. Excellent use of the old salvation army building. Heart warming to see Auburn being renovated the way it has been in the past couple of years.
Ian Fisher — Google review
I have to say, this is the best pizza I have had in a long time. The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were generous. The sauce was very flavorful. Our server was polite and helpful. We will definitely be back!!!.
Tish Abbott — Google review
Came here to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night, party of 8. We had reservations-- and a good thing because they were super busy! The pizza was absolutely delicious, as was the salads and garlic bread. We feasted!! The service was good, although it dropped off significantly about halfway through the meal. The whole table had to keep their eyes peeled/ participate in flagging down our waitress when it came time for dessert orders and then later the bill. We never did get an opportunity for a second beverage, but as I said, they were super busy, so I don't think that is their normal M.O. Parking was a BEAST. the parking lot is tiny, and Auburn being Auburn, there is very little parking elsewhere. We wound up parking up a S.F. style hill and had the joy of having to hike back up it after dinner. All in all, I'll be back. But I suggest off peak times!
S Keck — Google review
We love old town pizza! I ordered online for a delivery Saturday night to be delivered at Auburn Gymnastics! I forgot to request the delivery time and they were so fast with the pizza by the time I called they had already made a delivery attempt! They were kind enough to take back and re-deliver at a later time. However, when it didn’t arrive I gave them a call, they graciously acknowledged that they forgot to re-deliver (my fault to begin with) and would make the pizzas immediately and deliver asap! They DELIVERED! They pizza arrived just in time and it was amazing as usual! I really appreciated how they were so kind to fix my screw up! Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen on Saturday!
Ashlie Baker — Google review
Pizza was really good. Lot's of drink options.huge open room with many big Tv's and tables.
Brandon Burr — Google review
Cool location esthetically, parking can be a challenge, but that's normal for old town. The service was slow, and aperizers came out with food, so there is no real point in ordering those. We ordered chicken wings that came out without any sauce on them, and the meat was dry, we had to ask for BBQ sauce to dip them in. The quality of the pizza was good for the price. I've been here a few times. Most of the experience was around this level. Keep your orders simple, and you can walk out at a good value on the pizza for the quality and size.
Brayden Dawson — Google review
Old Town Pizza was awesome. As usual, my sister's visiting in town and really enjoyes it when she gets to go there. Carson! Carson! Carson was awesome. Thanks for a great time buddy.
Patrick Burns — Google review
Great pizza, super fast great service and good prices too. Great atmosphere and a dining area to fit any desire. We go here often and our kids love it. They could not do better.
Arthur Bowlds — Google review
We really liked it! It was our second time here. We ordered the cauliflower pizza en it was delicious.
Nadia Molinero — Google review
We used to go to Old Town Pizza when it was in Old Town Auburn, and it was good. Then our kids grew up and moved out, and old town pizza moved to their new location, so we never went there anymore. We recently tried it again and we were very impressed. Great pizza, good service, a very efficient online ordering and takeout pickup process. Try it!
Glenn Simon — Google review
Best pizza I have had in at least 30 years! So many options to choose from. Nothing like you've tasted before! Delicious! Amazing!
And the staff was friendly and helpful. Our server was absolutely the best ever!
Tonia S — Google review
We have been enjoying pizza from old Town pizza for many years. That ship has sailed. We booked a private party. Waited to be contacted (within 24 to 48 hours). After 5 days of waiting, we ended up calling them. That's when we were informed: "we can push a couple tables together, but it won't be private... oh and YOU HAVE TO SPEND A MINIMUM OF $550." Yeah... NO THANK YOU. Bad business move. Bye bye otp. 👋🏼
Shawnda Burton — Google review
Had my niece's 18th birthday party there. Great food and service. Loved the atmosphere too. We reserved the bar area and had a little place to ourselves. Would recommend it for sure.
DAVID AUBE — Google review
I actually live out of town but I visit often and can’t pass up the opportunity to grab an Old town Pizza, sometimes on my way out! I’ve had pizza from many places across the country and this is one of the best! I haven’t had the pleasure of eating in yet, my order is always on time and the service is very pleasant and accommodating! I will keep coming back!
Amazing experience, amazing people! The energy was very similar to how I felt at summer camp as a kid. It gave a lot of "unapologetically ecstatic to learn" vibes.
We held the Screech Owl, the smallest one, got to feed it chopped mouse, and then got a photo opportunity. They made sure everyone (9 total people) got a chance to hold, pet, and get photos.
10/10 suggest everyone goes.
Phoenix Laalaa — Google review
We had a great experience with our private class today. We chose hawk and owl and learned so much! Erica and Tony immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable. They were both very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge in an easy way. Thank you for the amazing experience!
Julie Kramer — Google review
Falconry was on my bucket list and I can't tell you how incredible Kate and her birds made this experience! She is an amazing trainer and so knowledgeable. You can tell her birds enjoy their work. Thank you so much for allowing us to get close to these amazing creatures!
Sam McKain — Google review
An amazing, one-of-a-kind experience. Even with the 2+ hour drive to get there from SF, and the considerable price tag, it was well worth it.
They offer all kinds of experiences with the various types of raptors, and we opted for a private hawk walk (it's possible to choose 2 out of: hawks, falcons, and owls, and I reckon some would enjoy the variety, but we really wanted to focus on getting to know one bird and the hawk sounded like the most interactive one).
After an extensive and informative introduction about the history of falconry, the types of birds they have, their habits and characteristics, we (my fiancee, the 2 falconers, and myself) went out to the wooded area behind the farm with a hawk named Mariposa. We learned the proper way to call her to our glove, and throughout the experience could more or less go where we wanted, call her, walk around with her for a bit, and then have her take off to perch as she pleased. There were also a few specific "tricks" we got to do with her and all kinds of photo ops, but to me the best part was probably just casually strolling around with a bird of prey on my arm.
It's something my fiance had dreamt of doing since she was a kid, and she came out feeling her expectations had been more than met.
We'd seen falconers at Renaissance Faires and such, but getting to actually interact with them is something different altogether. Something more people should definitely get to experience.
Tom Tytunovich — Google review
The Hawk Walk was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Being so close to these animals and learning so much from the incredible team was an experience I will not soon forget. Excellent people doing excellent things. Education is the frst step towards conservation and these folks do it EXTREMELY well.
Jacob Black — Google review
This was an amazing face to face experience with hawks, falcons and owls. Seeing them up close and handling was a magical experience. They are very knowledgeable about the animals and actually use them for hunting. We saw little training toys they use and how these birds of prey are trained to hunt with their human partner. Of course taught to call birds to yourself with guidance and even walk down a trail with hawk Isla on your arm! Overall would go again and take different family with me to experience this as well.
Vera Reyes — Google review
We had a fantastic morning with Kate, Amber, and Morgan leading us on the falconry & hawking adventure of our dreams! It is such a unique experience to get so close to the birds - falcons, hawks, owls, vultures - and to see them fly free. The interaction that they can provide with their licensing, training, knowledge and location is amazing! I would recommend this to anyone - those who know they would love to know more about these birds and those who've never thought about it at all. I hope we get the chance to go back again. Thanks so much for the best day!
Miriam Kominar — Google review
West Coast Falconry is amazing! I visited with my sister and did the triple raptor experience. We interacted with a falcon, a hawk and an owl, learning interesting facts from the raptor experts. I highly recommend visiting West Coast Falconry. It exceeded expectations, and I expected it to be a wonderful experience.
Anne Novello — Google review
Enjoyed the Owl encounter. We had one one one time with about 5 owls. We learned about them. Got to touch them. The Owls flew to us. We seen them eat. We had great picture time. If you are fascinated by owls, this is a great experience. The 2 instructors were amazing! They knew alot about owls ans were able to answer all of our questions. We flew in just for this experience!
Lisa S. — Google review
West Coast Falconry is an incredible business! I've done several of their classes and absolutely loved every single one. The birds are spectacular and Kate and her staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoy them so much that I wanted to include them in our wedding. A falcon was included as part of our ceremony was truly beautiful. Kate and Leah stayed after the ceremony with a Eurasion owl and a falcon for the guests to interact with and get photos with. It was an absolute highlight of our four-day wedding event! I can recommend West Coast Falconry without hesitation!
Kylie Flynn — Google review
Bought my daughter the Triple Raptor Experience as a birthday present and she loved it. Erika and Faith were fantastic, made sure everyone had a turn with the birds, and were very willing to answer all our questions. We would definitely come here again.
Serene park with lots of tree-shaded paths for walking & biking, plus picnic sites & a playground.
It made me want to move there! And we were just at one spot of the 11 mile journey!! Loved it.people were way nicer than in my hometown.much love and respect for the area!!
Jeff Jones — Google review
experience to be had on a sunny day with your feet dipped in the pool water here
Rahul Vishwakarma — Google review
Such a beautiful park with tons of shaded areas and space for the family. During the summer they have lifeguards. There is a snack bar, restrooms for you to rinse off, a nice creek next to the pool and a toddler area (water is very low for kiddos to enjoy 🥰). Plenty of picnic tables and you have a park next to it plus plenty of hiking and paved trails
LV — Google review
It's a beautiful day today and as the sun is beginning it's slow descent the bright and warm colors of summer, the sound of the creek rushing by me...it just feels like home. I would not want to live anywhere else on Earth but Chico, right her and right now...
Angelic Talkington — Google review
A bit busy with kids, but such a nice area to picnic or lay in the grass and read a good book. Really happy I decided to venture out there today & I will definitely be heading back tomorrow for round 2!
Ashley Osbourn — Google review
It's wonderful to smell and stand by the Redwoods another gift from God 🙏
Evelyn Chaffee — Google review
Great place to hang, eat a picnic, and see a great diversity of people.
Jerry Clark — Google review
Great park. I think they filmed one of the Robin Hood movies here.
Scott Bleakley — Google review
Nice natural swim hole for the kids. Has bathrooms garbage cans and concessions.
This is a review for the amphitheater only:
Extremely impressed! I go to around 25-30 shows a year and have been to literally 100s of venues. I know this is the first year of operation for this amphitheater and I know there is some kinks they'll work out. However overall it was VERY well done.
The sound system here is obviously brand new, and is very high end. It sounds incredible for the size of this venue, and the owners did not skimp on building it.
The security staff was impeccable! They did a amazing job of keeping people out of the isle and from standing at the gates in front of crowd blocking paying front row ticket holders views( this is a major issue at many places) they staff was friendly and did a good job of discerning between people blatantly breaking rules and people respectfully have a good time.
The only issue here is parking and traffic control.
The parking could potentially be fine with some or ANY parking control people on staff. There was literally not a single person directing traffic in or out. The did not close lanes or make one way traffic to flow the crowd out or in. People were moving and breaking barricades and blocking others. The walk from the rear parking lot is over 1/4 mile from the entrance and dirt.
Nate C. — Google review
Needed a pet-friendly room on short notice. Reservations were made quickly and easily with Bonnie by phone, who was friendly and knowledgeable about the property.
Arriving very road weary, Jerry was patient and understanding, made check-in easy, plus he offered a special treat for our small canine traveling companion.
Our room was clean, modern, and honestly nicer than I expected.
Brewery had a nice on-site brewed cold beer ready for me, and the kitchen made a surprisingly decent Cobb salad.
We are very pleased overall and will definitely stay here again.
Weather Broker — Google review
It's my favorite casino on the western half of the US. Plenty of restaurant options, all of which are great. Customer service is always great. Drinks aren't horribly expensive. The win / loss ratio is very good. Rooms are great ( north tower ). Overall, must stop if traveling I5.
Nate C. — Google review
A nice spot to rest when you travel north, a lot of slot machines, RV parking and you can bring your horses here, friendly and the food is very good, they also have concerts and comedy shows, if you are lucky you can see the wild turkeys dance 🦃 around the area.
Art From My Heart — Google review
It's a big casino with a large variety of games. It's very popular with the locals as the place is always busy. Lots of parking and several restaurants. It's worth checking out. I only gave it four stars because I'm down tonight!
Samuel Parsons — Google review
Attended a private party at Rock n brew in the back room. Great space. The wait staff was wonderful. The bartender was great when we asked for big beers with olives. I highly recommend the restaurant.
We were here on a Saturday night, and they had a great DJ at the main bar on the casino floor. I danced and had a wonderful time.
Later in the night, however, my husband did not have a good experience. Someone bumped him at the bar and spilled a bit of his drink on the floor. After setting the drinks down, he saw a staff member with a rag wiping the bar. He touched his elbow so as not to startle him by coming up behind him. He told the guy about the spill to be helpful so no one would slip and get hurt. The staff member instead yells at my husband not to touch him and walks away. The bartender who witnessed this apologized and asked if he wanted to speak to the supervisor. He did, and after waiting a long time for him to show up, he explained the situation and showed him the spill. The supervisors response was to tell my husband not to touch his employees. My husband was dumbstruck. The supervisor walked away. Patrons sitting nearby asked if my husband was okay because he was just standing there wondering what the heck he did wrong. They stated that they watched the whole thing and he didn't do anything to deserve to be treated like that. And guess what? No one ever cleaned up the spill.
Jennifer Hoglund — Google review
So. This review is most for the Amphitheater and their security for the great white/ slaughter concert.. security was a joke!! Wouldn't let the paying customers sit under the cool down misters to actually cool down. But instead kept kicking them away from them, and just walked under them as their own way of power or some sh×t!! My family and i have had many great concerts there, but after this horrible experience, and especially in an extreme heat wave that we had. Unfortunately, we will not be going back! Ever!
Pew pew pew — Google review
Talk about a 5star experience. This place actually FEELS like a Vegas casino now since the remodel and update. Every employee I have come into contact with seems to have costumer satisfaction as their #1top priority. .... And the concert venue?!!??!!! Absolutely LOVE it. Their selection of machines to play and food to eat is an experience in itself that I highly recommend, and if u can stay in one of the hotels, I recommend that also. If your a golfer, U will NOT be disappointed in this challenging yet user friendly course just Make sure u bring LOTS of sunscreen as there isn't much shade!!! Their EQUESTRIAN CENTER hosts all kinds of horse events/classes And last but not least be sure u fill up on gas before u leave the casino as their gas is the CHEAPEST around for hundreds.... Yes, HUNDREDS of miles!
Trixie Travolta — Google review
We really enjoyed our stay. Our check-in, with Gerry, was a positive experience. He recommended some great menu choices at the restaurant in the casino, and he had a great demeanour!!
The rooms are clean. The beds are comfy and the rooms are quiet and have a fridge and microwave.
We played some slots in the casino and had a wonderful dinner at the rock and brew restaurant.
The only negative was the lack of parking around the south tower, and the grouchy front desk girl, at the travel center in the morning.
We would definitely be back and highly recommend this Resort.
Brenda Cole — Google review
Main entertainment attraction in the area I visited. Newer slot machines, video craps and roulette, 5 active card tables (last time visiting at around 11pm), multiple eateries inside and live entertainment (as scheduled). Can't be mad at the location, turned out positive on my visit. For a not so frequent gambler definitely makes me want to come back for another opportunity!
Charles Smith — Google review
We love stopping on our way to and from Oregon to drop a dime or to eat. We ate at Fatburger this time around and must say the burgers and skinny fries are outstanding!!!!! So yummy, I wanted more.
Diana ?Deedee? Bruno — Google review
I spent most of my time at the center bar, and it was lovely. Awesome people in there, I went alone and it was my first time ever drinking outside the house, and it was still very enjoyable. Would recommend the Scooby Snax as a cocktail, and the Pineapple Upside-down Cake🍹🍸
Sedona Chapman — Google review
Great place to visit food was delicious and the service was great people took the time to make sure you were having a great time and they have a non-smoking side if that part is a problem for you
Dav C — Google review
Rolling Hills would be the best casino in California's northstate IF they had a poker room.. I understand Poker doesn't bring in a large sum of money but it would bring in many people who would hit the main floor before or after playing a tournament. Overall great atmosphere (they aggressively clean the air so it's not too smoky) lots of slots, I think 3 bars in total so drinks are never far away. Fast dining options plus a sit down steakhouse that is sound proofed from the noises of the floor. I greatly enjoy Rolling Hills and It would be my #1 place to gamble IF that poker room existed.
Jaren Lavrar — Google review
A good sized modern Native American California Casino that's well lit, unlike many other versions that I have seen. It has many different slot machines available, for the gambling type, so you'll have a chance to pick your poison, so to speak. Additionally, they have a few different food options that are priced similar to other non-casino restaurants. Additionally, they offer a gas and diesel filling station on the South side of their property that has about 8 pumps, so it can get crowded fast. The good news is the fuel cost is usually a little less than other gas stations near by.
Greg Roderick — Google review
Great place to stay and play! I win here! I have had quite a few great visits to Rolling Hills and the comps are very good as well! I highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't yet. If you have then you probably already know these things. Good Luck Everyone!
Jennifer Newman — Google review
Plenty of truck parking, good food, great service. What more do you want.
Jose Moreno — Google review
Went for the food. It was amazing. Kids loved that there were robots that brought out our food.
Kyle Turlock_Comics — Google review
Rolling Hills Casino truly is the friendliest casino, just like they advertise on their billboards along the 5 freeway. 10/10 would recommend, the staff always delivers top-notch customer service every time we visit. All the employees are great but a few of my personal favorites that I feel should be acknowledged are Josh and Justin at the bar with all the whiskey. They both make a mean old-fashioned and at the front of the house, the best casino host award goes to Michael Gonsalez, he is always attentive and greets both my husband and me, with a great smile. We have been to the concert area and the comedy show, needless to say, we had the best time each time. My husband also played at the golf course and took some friends over, they loved it. Thank you Rolling Hills for making our weekends fun and exciting!!
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I will be bringing my family and friends over whenever they come to visit to experience Rolling Hills as well💵🔥
Additional info: on the south side, they have diesel and regular fuel(diesel a few cents than at a regular gas station). They also have eletric chargers on the back north side, they are a little hidden but they are there. If you have a Tesla u will need your adaptor to charge FYI.
Zury Cibrian — Google review
I recommend this place! Especially if you are travelling northbound, it's a perfect stop to relax at! Great Casino & amazingly beautiful, clean, new hotel!! At under $100 per night you can't beat the value! They have a nice handful of 'fair' tables and plenty of slots... Excellent food, never overcrowded anywhere in here. Can Casinos be cozy??? 😉All staff & dealers are super helpful and friendly. Well cleaned and kept....all in all 5/5!
Jody Georgianna — Google review
Update: Oct 2022 - The new restaurant Six two Eight is beautifully decorated and is a great relaxing place for a meal. We enjoyed nice breakfast yesterday.
Great place to stop for gaming, meals and fuel. The place is extremely clean and safe with security everywhere. This is always a must stop for us and we highly recommend this organization.
Forest landscape, marked by a 129-ft. waterfall, for camping, picnicking & hiking.
I have been coming here for most of my life. Burney falls is a fantastic place! There are hiking trails, lake access, and camping areas. The falls itself is an awesome sight.
There is an overlook and then a trail that leads all the way to the bottom. You can get right up to the base of the pool.
This is a place to visit for the whole family. The gift shop has plenty of keepsakes and even soft serve ice cream!
Jon Winkelman — Google review
Managed to check out yet another waterfall during our latest trip, and while Burney Falls wasn't my absolute favorite, it was extremely impressive up close, and has a fun little hiking loop to take if you wanted to.
Got there around 8:15AM, and I HIGHLY recommend getting there as early as possible! We found a parking spot up close to the Falls, but by the time we left (around 9:45AM), there was a line of cars waiting to get in that stretched BOTH directions on the main road in. I'm assuming youre wait would probably be around a half hour at minimum, if there was even space to park to begin with (no idea if they cap the amount of people coming in, so they may well have been holding people until others left).
We had our dogs with us, which unfortunately, are unable to go down to the Falls. You are allowed to have them on the paved lookout platform at the top, but we were told the only other spot dogs were allowed at was a mile-ish long trail down closer to the lake by some campgrounds. We didn't end up doing that trail, and one of our group was fine staying with the dogs while we went down to the Falls, but just know be aware.
The hike down was pretty cool, as you have a view through the trees the entire time. There are some spots with stairs, but most of it is smooth pavement. There are some fairly steep sections, and the general area was covered in mist spray from the Falls, so it was pretty slick. Definitely don't recommend walking down in flip-flops...
The views at the base were crazy! The noise and power the water has was impressive to see and hear. There were some folks taking wedding photos down at the bank of the water, which is a bit of a bummer as they were ruining one of the better angles you could take photos from.
The path away from the Falls followed the water for a bit before coming to an small little half-moon shaped bridge. There aren't steps up and down, and instead it's just a smooth wood deck, so considering how slick it was, it was a bit tricky getting across it. It also felt very rickety once you were on it, haha. From there, it starts heading up hill at a decent clip, and while there are a few spots to see the Falls from here, it's mostly covered by hillside or thick tree lines. There are a few sets of steps once you get towards the top. It then stays fairly level, the view of the source water opening up once you get past the Falls, where you see another, much sturdier bridge you have to cross. Once you cross this, it's just a couple hundred feet or so until you're back to the start viewing area.
It was a nice little scenic hike, and was mostly shaded, so definitely nice and cool. As mentioned before, there are some other areas to explore there, but we ended up just checking out the Falls loop and then leaving.
Anthony DeGrazia — Google review
This is a must see if you like waterfalls and want to see a unique one and understand how it is unique. As Theodore Roosevelt said "It is the 8th Wonder of the World ". Great hikat the park also.
Lucinda Dunbar — Google review
These moments captured are the bliss to loving the one in a new magical land for the both of us . Both with our own visions and personal experiences to share this memory together is abundance. The abundance of new love and new adventures conquering together. Getting here was easy and the walk from the parking lot was super smooth fast short distance . Anyone can come on the pathway super accessible for all . The epic sounds of the waterfall I wish to capture to replay that ! I miss it
Amerika Peacher — Google review
This was my second visit here, so I'm very lucky! I took my friend here to show her the falls. We went on labor day and there was a crowd of course. The line to get in was a little long. The weather was perfect. It does get really chilly as you approach the falls though. The general store is great! There are plenty of restrooms here, right across from the general store. The visitor's center was closed due to the holiday. The falls are a blessing to see. The loop is only a mile or just over a mile. It's not too long and easy to do, worth it. Just An absolute must see! The standby bridge is just down the road too.
Leo R. — Google review
Where do I even start. I’ve been wanting to go to Burney Falls since foreverrrr ago and never had the time because it’s far from me… but let me tell you it’s def worth the drive! The entrance is only $10 per car and it’s valid until sunset.😊 If you’re putting it off this is def not a crazy hike it’s more of a misty walk down to the fall. If you do keep going the Falls loop that is all uphill but we’ll worth it.😊 The restrooms are located by the general store. They were really clean. We did get there at 8am and there was hardly people def recommend to be early to avoid the crowds.
Claudiia M — Google review
Rare spot on earth with origin coming from underground. Absolutely beautiful 😍. Well worth the drive. Great easy hike around the falls.
Robert Welton — Google review
Sadly the path leading down to the waterfalls were closed this time. But we have been here before and the waterfalls are huge and a majestic sight to witness. If you are anywhere in the NorCal region, this is a must visit.
Ashwin Nanjappa — Google review
It is a beautiful beautiful place to watch the Nature’s roar from above, you can watch people jumping from a hugeee cliff and doing crazy dives!!! It was sooo horrifying but we cheered them from above.
One can hike quarter mile down to foot trail to watch falls from below!
Gargi Gupta — Google review
What a marvellous spot to visit!!
Absolutely loved these falls and it was the star attraction of my Mount Shasta trip.
The falls are North facing so from perfect picture point of view, I don't think it makes much difference but mornings are the best time to visit when the sunshine can be on your face in an angle with the falls in the background.
I went on a weekday morning around 9 am, still there were atleast 10 people in the area. Luckily I could have some clicks without people in the background.
Entree Fee is $10 and you should take the Burney loop trail too to view the river, a cute bridge and the falls from the top.
Aishwarya Kher — Google review
Stunning. Worth a stop. Make sure to hike the loop. The waterfalls are amazing. You can't take your dog on the trails though. We brought a backpack and she rode in that for the 1.2 mile loop. Really really cool.
Derrick Mandoza — Google review
Great time & great experience! Lost my wallet and thankfully someone turned it in!! And thank you Mary for being so wonderful and great!!! She is a volunteer at the state park, she gave us great info and was really friendly and kind! It did rain!thankfully we came prepared for all the elements. Seems like due to lessen rain and thunder come unexpectedly. You can hike the PCT from this location!
Mount Shasta is located in Siskiyou County, California and 3600 above the sea level and 4322 meters high with surrounded by natural beauty. Redding Airport, California is the nearest airport to reach there.
Parmesh Joshi — Google review
Fresh beautiful air, gorgeous sight and please bring family for pics! Memories is the word that I differently can think of, when coming to Mount Shasta. It's a moment I'll never forget and I hope my kind words and pics helps you see that as well. Your loved ones are going to join in and come along. Have fun and be safe! Blessing are in the air!
Marion Pearlman — Google review
Shasta 100% must be be in your bucket list! Fantastic place. Place of power. The stunning view opens 60 miles before mt Shasta from interstate 5. A bunch of lakes nearby mt shasta . Highly recommended!
Vladimir Mashukov — Google review
I live and love it . its pure pleasure to live up here . We are blessed by the best and praying for the rest. Amen!
Leon Travel — Google review
On the way back from Washington to the bay area,finally met a good weather. The amazing MT Shasta stands there in front of us when I drive facing south. Btw, those hat cloud pics I took last July in Shasta.
JH nosee (Jhnosee) — Google review
Mount Shasta is an awe-inspiring destination that offers a challenging yet immensely rewarding mountaineering experience. Our group of five embarked on the journey to conquer its peak, and the sense of accomplishment we felt upon reaching the summit was truly unparalleled.
The ascent was undoubtedly difficult, requiring perseverance, physical endurance, and mental strength. However, the collective determination and support within our group propelled us forward, overcoming every obstacle along the way. The journey tested our limits, but it also pushed us to discover our true capabilities.
The breathtaking views that unfolded as we climbed higher were simply extraordinary. The rugged beauty of Mount Shasta and the surrounding landscapes took our breath away, making every step worth the effort. The panoramic vistas from the summit allowed us to witness nature's grandeur in all its glory, leaving us in awe of the world around us.
The satisfaction we experienced upon reaching the peak of Mount Shasta was indescribable. It was a culmination of our hard work, determination, and unwavering spirit. The sense of accomplishment that washed over us was overwhelming, reminding us of the incredible things we can achieve when we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones.
Mount Shasta is not only a mountain to conquer but also a place of profound beauty and inspiration. Its majestic presence serves as a reminder of the power of nature and our place within it. The experience of mountaineering on Mount Shasta is not just about reaching the summit—it is about connecting with the natural world, challenging ourselves, and discovering our own inner strength.
Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or someone seeking a transformative adventure, Mount Shasta offers an unforgettable journey. It is a testament to the rewards that come from pushing our limits and embracing the beauty of the world around us. If you're willing to embark on a challenging but immensely fulfilling experience, Mount Shasta is waiting to be conquered, offering stunning views and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
Dillon Mykalo — Google review
An inactive volcano, Mount Shasta is the fifth-highest mountain in the Golden State. 14,179 feet tall it dominates the landscape of this area of Northern California. I'm from North Carolina, which boasts the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi (Mount Mitchell, 6684 feet).
Allegedly, the volcano was last active in 1250 AD. No Yelp then to prove it one way or the other.
There is a fabulous vista point not far away on I-5. I'd love to catch it at sunrise but alas, I'm heading south this afternoon and can't stay to get closer to Mount Shasta. Instead, I'll just have to be satisfied with the great views of the mountain from the highway.
Bruce K. — Google review
She is beautiful from different angles. She’s the highlight of highway 5❤️
??? — Google review
Mount Shasta is beautiful even in the summer! Worth a drive up to the end of the Everett Memorial Hwy. can hike around and explore at the end of the road. Be careful, there is a lot of loose rock up there, especially if you go up a bit from the parking lot.
Caren Pourciau — Google review
Magnificent and Scenic view of Mount Shasta from highway 97. Fifth heights mountain peek in California.
Naveen Kumar — Google review
Beautiful majestic mountain to the north of California. It has good hikes but the summit should be done with some good practice and preparation.
Rahul Gandhi — Google review
We are a Canadian family (from Quebec) on the road for a year across Americas and we were welcome by the impressive volcano when we entered California and that was wonderful for us northern people to see snow as the first thing in this beautiful state!
Patrick Tanguy — Google review
Very spiritual place to climb. I highly recommend that Read Julius Evola’s “Meditations on the Peaks: Mountain Climbing as Metaphor for the Spiritual Quest” before you visit. You know as Evola said
“Considering that today the mountain has been physically conquered and that there are few peaks that man has not yet reached, it is important to keep the conquest from being debased and from losing its higher meaning. Thus, it is necessary that the younger generations gradually come to appreciate action at the level of ritual and that they slowly succeed in finding again a transcendent reference point. It is through this reference point that the feats of audacity, risk, and conquest as well as the disciplines of the body, the senses, and the will that are practiced in the immovable, great, and symbolic mountain peaks, lead men to the realization that all in man is beyond himself. In this way these feats will be justified in the context of the spiritual revolutionary movement that is currently emerging among our people.”
Osman Kadir Korkmaz — Google review
This is an absolutely magical place to experience. At the ascend I was tingling with anticipation. Once we arrived at the Old Ski Bowl Trailhead and seeing various individuals meditating and absorbing the mountains' energy, I knew I was not the only one who felt this.
janna k — Google review
I was passing by Siskiyou county and witnessed this majestic mountain.
It’s such a pleasure to see this mountain from multiple angles.
Prakash Veer — Google review
The fifth tallest mountain in California and the second highest in the Cascades, second only to Ranier. But what really separates Mt Shasta from the rest of the mountains is literally its separation. The isolation, prominance, and grade make this a remarkable mountain that rises from the local 4,000-14,179.
Any angle you try to climb will be challenging, with slopes that are often 40-45 degrees, covered in scree and talus. But the views from the top of such an isolated mountain are worth it.
John Newdick — Google review
Summit back in July 2023. Weather was perfect! Ice axe and crampons are still needed. What a beautiful majestic mountain.
The volcanic plateaus of Upper and Lower Table Rock offer scenic trails adorned by seasonal flowers and pools, providing ample opportunities for sighting bobcats and lizards. While the hike to Upper Table Rock is shorter, it is a sight to behold during spring when wildflowers and trees bloom. The trail has several switchbacks that can be challenging at times. On the other hand, Lower Table Rock's plateau offers spectacular views but requires more effort due to its length and strenuousness.
Mind blowing views and surreal setting near Medford. Definitely worth a stop for the quick hike if you’re passing through the area. Can get a little more crowded on weekends, but once you’re at the top of the plateau there’s plenty of room to find your own way.
Jeremie Schuster — Google review
The hike up Upper Table Rock is not dangerous but the grade and switchbacks will burn your legs and lungs. The trail is shaded for much of the way, which is nice because it gets warm. Bring water. I enjoyed the plateau the most, for its view farmland and river, plus majestic Mount McLoughlin off in the distance.
Robert Imrie — Google review
Upper table rock is a shorter hike overall, but in the spring it is absolutely gorgeous as wildflowers and various tree's begin to bloom. It can be trying at times, as it does have a few switchbacks. Lower table rock is both longer and a tad more strenuous. However, the plateau of Lower Table Rock is vast with breathtaking views. You'll want water for both and prepare for a bit of burn (depending on your fitness level).
Chelsea Woods — Google review
Hike was a bit strenuous at the top. Views are awesome. Not a fan of all the dogs.
Brett Denman — Google review
The trails are great, wide. I don't like snakes but I haven't seen any around whenever I go but they are around. I've seen lots of lizards, chipmunks, bugs, butterflies, and squirrels. The view at the top is always worth the hike. It's incredibly magnificent!! You can see the Rogue Valley for miles...even the freeway. Great for tourists and residents alike.
Annaliza Hoppes — Google review
We so enjoy hiking table rocks, especially when the wildflowers are bloomed blooming & the pools are still there.
Nur — Google review
Fun hike for almost any age. There is an upper and lower Table Rock.
S. Ryan — Google review
A beautiful day visiting at the Upper Table. It was a bit crowded on the trail but I don't think anyone minded...this is the easier of the two with regard to distance but the vista is equally satisfying. The terrain is a bit more rough in comparison to the Lower so hikers beware, especially on wet days. Both of these trails consistently remain on my favs list in the Rogue Valley.
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Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM)
The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum (WAAAM) is a non-profit organization that showcases restored cars and planes from the 1920s and 1930s. The museum is housed in two hangars and offers scooters for those with limited mobility. Despite plans to build another building, the pandemic forced them to redirect funds to stay operational. Visitors should plan for ample time as there are many exhibits to see, primarily focused on airplanes but also featuring unexpected items.
I can't believe I haven't heard of this place before, and if I have, why haven't I been here. I volunteered to drive a WWII veteran to eastern Oregon because neither in the party could drive anymore. I was told about this museum and stopped in on my way back. This place is big and clean and covers a lot of stuff, mainly airplanes and some unexpected items. They were going to build another building, but the pandemic had them use that money to stay operational. They have scooter thingies for those that can't walk too well. I'll be going back to finish my tour. You need to bring a lot of time to see it all. Well worth the visit.
Q Madp — Google review
LOTS to see here and everything kept in immaculate condition by an army of dedicated volunteers. Anyone who appreciates antiques or machinery would love this place.
This is not a hands on museum so if you have kids who are used to children's museums you'll be chasing them and saying "no, stop touching that!" A lot. Plus you have to pay to get in so if you're just looking for a quick and easy place to let your kids run out some energy, keep looking.
corrie proudfoot — Google review
Visited Hood River during a very cool, rainy period for the month of April 2023. Struggling to find things to do during inclement weather, found WAAAM on Trip Advisor. We are not particularly car people but found this museum and all the volunteers who work there delightful. With more than 3 1/2 hangar acres of antique and classic cars, planes, motorcycles and more, there is so much to see. One thing that makes this museum unique is that all of the vehicles are operable and are used periodically for special events and parades. Consider going on the “Second Saturday” play day when a few of the airplanes, cars and other motorized vehicles are taken out, rides are given. We spent 2 enjoyable hours there before we here on overload with all to see. Included a few photo favorites we saw during our visit.
Lucinda Van — Google review
Amazing! Well worth a visit. The most beautiful, perfectly restored collection of old cars I've seen! The planes were awesome, too! With a couple of interactive displays and videos about the history of flying. The volunteers are very knowledgeable.
Planning a return visit soon!
Kat Lutz — Google review
Fantastic airplane and car museum. Also many other small relics. Very large and can easily take several hours to experience the entire museum. If your in Hood River don't miss this gem.
Dan Kraxberger — Google review
Really great museum very rare aircraft on display and also Automobiles and trucks. Also they have quiet collections of toys. They have some of the most knowledgeable staff I have ever encountered an aircraft Museum. Lots to see, plan on spending hours.
Wayne terry — Google review
A bit overwhelming at first. This place is big and keeps getting bigger as you go along. A wonderful staff and gift shop. A highlight was the roaming (scooter) volunteers. These guys are a wealth of information and stories. Just when you think you have seen everything, there is more around every corner. Plan on sending at least two hours or more. Most of the collection is road or air worthy making it a special museum. Most everything is housed under 3 acres of building and very comfortable. Restroom was clean and they even have a snack bar. What a treat on a wet spring day. Definitely worth a return visit.
Rick Thaler — Google review
Highly recommended museum to see tons of planes, cars and stuff from the 1900s to 2000s. Trucks, Army related stuff and many items are on display. The owner is very handsom and explains everything. Loved it and was a really good stop.
Jetlover X — Google review
This is a hidden gem! Do you love antique planes and automotives, then this museum is a must visit! Every room was awe inspiring, lovingly maintained and we learnt something new, every turn! We are definitely coming back, because there's so much to see, still!
Priya Srinivasa — Google review
This is an Oregon masterpiece. The Aviation world is better because this place exists and maintains key signature planes that tell the story of our we got to the planes and jets in the sky today. Take your time. Take lots of photos. Take friend or two and then tell all your friends and family where you went. Oh yeah. And car buffs... they have a some very nice cars in the barn too! Don't miss those while you are there.
Thom ?Magnak? Nelson — Google review
It was well worth the price, lots to see, I could have spent a couple more hours there, we actually got to ride in a 1931 Chevy because we were there the same time that a tour bus showed up full of people, usually they only give rides in the antique cars one Saturday a month, guess it was our lucky day.
Glen Crawford — Google review
This place a must stop. It has some amazing history artifacts. Take your time and talk to some of the most wonderful volunteers they will walk you back in history.
Alex De Paz — Google review
An absolute must, one of a kind museum. If you're in Hood River spend half a day here. The volunteers are passionate and knowledgeable, the aircraft and automobiles beautifully restored and functioning.
Joan Callamezzo — Google review
We went for the Model T driving school which was awesome. Getting the opportunity to drive one of these old cars was a treat. The museum is spectacular, everything is clean and well cared for. They do a great job. I highly recommend stopping and looking around.
Keith Nelson — Google review
Excellent experience, the volunteers are incredibly friendly and helpful, the museum feels more welcoming and inviting than others I've been to. An excellent accessible day-trip from Portland.
Sabrina McCoy (Dirty Mollie) — Google review
I am so sincerely impressed with our visit today. Every single employee or volunteer was cheerful, helpful and inviting. My son loves all things plane, train and automobile. So I kid you not when I say he was more excited to come here than when we went all the way to Disney World! Second Saturday events are awesome. The whole facility and all the displays are clean, well-arranged, and in great shape. It was a joy to participate in riding in the older vehicles. And beyond all that, prices for everything were great from the entrance fee, to lunch, to souvenirs. We spent less than $70 for 2 of us. Thank you for a great time. We will be back. And will we bring others!!
Jessica Vodehnal — Google review
Love this place and reallyvjave a great collection planes, cars, motocycle and thepeople to work there super friendly and the Volunters Allan really nice and explqin all perfect!! Really nice place!!
Scenic 1.5-mi. roundtrip loop through a grove of "patriarchs": ancient 3- & 4-story trees.
Fairly short and easy trail through a low suspension bridge and part wood-decked, walkway with trees around. Many spots for photo opportunities with the right angle of lighting. Spectacular trees. But, don’t expect to see trees like the Redwoods in Cali.
Ruth Herrera — Google review
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Mt. Rainier Gondola
Tours
Scenic spot
Sightseeing Tours
My family enjoyed the scenic gondola ride on Father's Day! It was absolutely breathtaking. So incredibly beautiful and the weather was perfect! Only one restaurant was open and the line was pretty long. Instead of waiting we shopped at the gift shop. Our three kids 12 and under enjoyed the ride. I'd been wanting to do this for awhile and I'm so glad we did. I'd definitely recommend this experience.
Dominique Smith — Google review
Beautiful experience. Summit house was crowded. Wait time was 40 minutes. But we enjoyed live music, breath taking views of Mt. Rainier and Cascade range.
Arindam Chakraborty — Google review
Very nice ride up and down. The most enjoyable part is the employees are really mindful of people with disabilities or parents with strollers. This was very nice to see. The ride is around 10 mins more or less, very enjoyable! Plenty of parking and no wait time on a Saturday at 10:30am. Restrooms available as well.
Teo Savin — Google review
Purchasing tickets was a breeze, and the staff was friendly and helpful. It’s worth noting that during peak seasons, the parking lot tends to fill up quickly.
The gondola cabins were spacious and offered clear visibility, ensuring that every passenger could enjoy uninterrupted vistas. Reaching the summit was a highlight, offering a vantage point that felt like being on top of the world. The vast expanses of snow-capped peaks and the crisp mountain air created a sense of tranquility and escape from the everyday hustle.
At the top, the presence of a great restaurant called Summit House was the cherry on top of an already fantastic journey. The dining options offered a delightful selection, and enjoying a meal with the backdrop of the Cascade Mountains was an unforgettable experience.
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, adventure seeker, or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, the Crystal Mountain gondola ride is a must-do. It's a remarkable way to connect with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and create lasting memories.
Ankitha Kulkarni — Google review
It is very beautiful, must visit a skie lover, feels like a winter festival...not very far from enumclaw downtown and it is out of Rainer national park, so open in winter but the national park gate is closed during winter months. Gondola has quick and stunning views from the top of the mountain, in summer open for a couple of hikes from the mountain and a clear view of mount Rainer.
pratik babariya — Google review
Lovely place to watch Mt. Rainier, we had great experience visiting the Crystal mountain today. Gondola ride is awesome experience, when you go to the top, you can see breath taking views of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams and if lucky you can see Mt. St. Helen as well. Restaurant is too crowded and expect long delays over weekend, they've lot of parking spaces, lot of picnic tables on the top for having food, high recommend this place with friends and families.
Porkaipandian Gopalakrishnan — Google review
Great view of mount rainer and other hills covered with snow. Good time to go now before snow melts. We got tickets there and gondola ride within couple of minutes.
Vivek — Google review
You can catch some early snow without much rush at Crystal Mt. The ride was pretty smooth. Though we had booked the ticket and parking, there was not much rush and plenty of parking was available.
They have buses from parking lot to the base, so you could really park anywhere on any parking lot. We actually drove to parking lot A, B, C and the finally parked in road side and caught a bus. Buses are every 5 min so there is no need to walk at all.
If you have to book the parking prefer getting a parking permit for parking lot A, which is the only parking lot that is nearest to base and you don’t have to park in muddy field (rest of the lots are all muddy).
Gandola ride fun.. We caught the ride up, stayed for 5 min as none of were prepared for temperature at the top and we don’t know skiing. You need proper gears at the top to even walk around in snow. We got on the next car back to the base.
There is low elevation slope at the bottom and rental place at the base which is good for kids to enjoy.
Pushkar — Google review
Finally, we did it after 4 years of planning for this trip!!
One of a must do things in Seattle, great experience.. Best view for Mt. Rainier.. Definitely will go again
Shady Mina — Google review
What a surprise. We tried Paradise, but it was closed, Sunrise was full, so we kept driving. We saw a sign for gondola rides and thought we'd make the best of it. Incredible views! Well worth the price. The view chairs were so fun!
DeAnna Prichard — Google review
I loved the gondola it was 45 and worth it to get to go up to the restaurant. I bought hot cocoa for 4$ before heading up. It was cloudy when I went up and honestly I loved the experience going through the fog. I bought tickets when I got there. I went early on a week day and it was in august. There were a lot of people but I really didn’t have much of a wait if any.
Raychel Gray — Google review
Came during a work day and it was so relaxed, laid back and beautiful. Clean restrooms down near the entrance of the gondola. Easy access and quick take off. The ride is lovely and smooth. On top makes all the difference. The views are amazing. There’s a restaurant where you can buy some drinks and sit on lounge chairs over looking the peaks. There’s a souvenirs shops down and up the gondolas. Beautiful experience!
Willie Ruiz — Google review
Definitely worth the price! About 50 bucks per person after tax but a very smooth ride and ice cold bubbly beverages at the top. This is far better than visiting Hurricane Ridge and we'll be back several more times to show family and friends since it's less than 2 hours from Seattle
Rich G — Google review
This is a once a year must. Spring through early fall you can ride the gondola up for the beautiful views of Mount Rainier / Tahoma. You can do as little or as much hiking around as you would like and even have lunch at the wonderful restaurant at the top.
Debbie O'Riley — Google review
This is a very scenic place to visit but the price for a ride are very high..I also recommend to check the time you are visiting this place. Especially do not go closer to sunset or potentially after 4 pm. You will have a clouded view of the mountains and most facilities close up after 4.
Yashasvi Arun — Google review
Fantastic ride up the side of Rainier! Just go. Totally worth it. You can bring your dog. They have a restaurant at the top but you need reservations. Stunning views!!
K H — Google review
Immense Beauty!! I caught the mountain on a cloudy day and as a photographer, photos were still great!
Envision'D — Google review
We visited on a summer weekday and the place was not too crowded, which made for a pleasant experience. We easily found parking and there were no lines at the entrance. We had a cable car all to ourselves (both ways) and the ride took 15 minutes each way. That ride offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains at every turn. The highlight of course is the snow-capped Mount Rainier at the top.
There is a restaurant at the top if you get hungry. We stayed for two hours, including almost an hour at the restaurant.
G Aquino — Google review
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33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022, USA