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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Lancaster to Oakland?
The direct drive from Lancaster to Oakland is 351 mi (565 km), and should have a drive time of 5 hrs 29 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Lancaster to Oakland, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with San Jose, Santa Clarita, Palo Alto, and Santa Clara, as well as top places to visit like The Cat House and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, or the ever-popular Nethercutt Museum.
The top cities between Lancaster and Oakland are San Jose, Santa Clarita, Palo Alto, and Santa Clara. San Jose is the most popular city on the route. It's 5 hours from Lancaster and less than an hour from Oakland.
Santa Clarita is a city located in the northern part of California, situated near Los Angeles. The area is famous for its amusement parks, such as Six Flags Magic Mountain, known for thrilling roller coasters and the adjacent Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, which features high water slides and a wave pool during summer months. The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park offers visitors an opportunity to witness prehistoric stone formations that have been featured in many movies. Additionally, the William S.
54% as popular as San Jose
14 minutes off the main route, 15% of way to Oakland
Santa Clara, located near San Jose in California's Silicon Valley, is a hub for numerous tech companies. The city is home to the Intel Museum, which showcases significant technological advancements such as the creation of the silicon chip. Visitors can also enjoy thrilling rides at California's Great America amusement park and catch games of the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Additionally, art enthusiasts can explore local artwork at the Triton Museum of Art.
20% as popular as San Jose
21 minutes off the main route, 87% of way to Oakland
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San Jose is a sizeable urban center located in Silicon Valley, a major technological hub within the Bay Area of California. The city's downtown district features various notable architectural landmarks that range from the Italianate-style Oddfellows building constructed in 1883 to Spanish Colonial Revival structures. Additionally, the downtown area boasts an attraction known as the Tech Museum of Innovation which is dedicated to exploring and advancing science and technology.
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17 minutes off the main route, 87% of way to Oakland
Palo Alto, located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, is a city known for being part of Silicon Valley and housing Stanford University. The downtown area along University Avenue offers a mix of dining options, from casual to upscale restaurants, as well as various shopping opportunities. Additionally, visitors can explore the Cantor Arts Center on the university campus, which features an impressive collection of Rodin sculptures. Nature enthusiasts can head east to discover the scenic marshland trails at Baylands Nature Preserve.
39% as popular as San Jose
25 minutes off the main route, 88% of way to Oakland
Best stops along Lancaster to Oakland drive
The top stops along the way from Lancaster to Oakland (with short detours) are Six Flags Magic Mountain, Winchester Mystery House, and San Francisco Premium Outlets. Other popular stops include Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, The Tech Interactive, and Gilroy Premium Outlets.
Nethercutt Museum is a world-renowned car museum, with an expansive and varied collection spanning the history of automobiles. The museum has two beautiful exhibit facilities, one grand salon, a mezzanine level, and a music room.
The cars in the collection are beautiful and you can see them for free which is nice of the owners to let people enjoy their collection. Eduardo explained to us the history behind the collection and gave us a lot of insight to further appreciate the collection. Would definitely go with plenty of time so you can truly take in all the detail and beauty of each vehicle.
Roxana Ortiz — Google review
There are two collections of cars housed in separate buildings: one with free admission and another costing $10. The latter includes a two-hour guided tour and requires reservations. The reviews and pictures presented here are for the free collection.
Each car is accompanied by a placard containing a detailed description of the vehicle (e.g., year, original purchase price, manufacturer, mechanical specifications, and notable historical ownership). The visit to the admission-free collection, along with reading all the placards, should take no more than two hours. My only suggestion to the operator is to replace all those obnoxiously LOUD mercury lights with quiet LED lighting so visitors can truly appreciate the lovely period-era music playing in the background.
Note: the museum has very limited hours and was open just 3 days per week as of this review (Thu, Fri, Sat).
Wayne Clark — Google review
Kyle Irwin gave the most excellent tour of my entire life. You're a real gem. The museum has an abundant collection of history and the stories behind it is truly unique. I highly recommend taking your loved ones to see and experience the magical experience short of Willy Wonkas chocolate factory!
If you consider yourself a true car enthusiast i double dogg dare you to take the tour. You'll thank me later
bb oliveros — Google review
Must See
Vintage Rolls Royce and Pierce Arrow classics as well as Pebble Beach Winners.. My favorite is the Ferrari 365 Cabriolet.. What a treat. Gracious of the Family to make this experience free to enter.
LiveGive Gerard — Google review
Solid collection of some of the world’s most renown automobiles from the 1900s-1970s, ever! With free admission, it’s impossible to find any complaints. This place is great for any car enthusiasts, photographers, and family visits. There is a larger facility across the street that you can visit for $10 but you must make reservations ahead of time. Perhaps, we will make the visit soon!
Braedyn Beal — Google review
Fascinating place to visit. Lots to see and learn about many aspects of automobiles. Also great collection of music boxes of all sizes and varieties. And the 3rd largest Wurlitzer organ in the world that will play for you without an organist. Definitely worth your time!
Phyllis Spidell — Google review
The main museum is open to the public without reservations, but there are more collections only available through reservations, so if you want to see it all, paln ahead.
Wonderful showroom full of amazing cars from several decades, most from the 1920s. There is a steam locomotive on the side that has tours at 12:30 and 3:30, don't miss it. Truly a spectacular collection.
Erik Hovland — Google review
The museum is awesome, but if you go you have to do the $10, 2 hour tour in the building next door - that’s where the real show is. Exquisite cars and things from times long ago. 😀👍
Brian Wangenheim — Google review
There were so many fantastic classic cars, music items, typewriters, hood ornaments and other items that my head almost exploded! I'll have to return several times to begin to appreciate the quality of their offerings. This place may be the definition of trying to drink from a firehose.
Doug Steckman — Google review
The best car collection in Los Angeles. Admission is free, but the concert is $20 and need to make reservations.
Joe Neuah — Google review
Amazing place to visit. Many nice classic cars. The floors and the pillars are just as amazing.
Gene Endo — Google review
You will love this place. I'm not a car enthusiast, but I love it here. The museum is free, but the Nethercutt Collection building is $10 and reservations are required. It is totally worth this price and much more.
Cars are immaculate. They drive all of them on a regular basis. Stunning cars and one of the best collections.
My favorite part is the very large collection of rare self-playing musical machines!!!
The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ is spectacular to hear with its 5000 pipes. Made to be housed in silent movie theaters. They are all meticulously cared for. They are stunning.
Also amazing collections of hood ornaments, dolls, coins, crystal figurines, David Winter Cottages, clocks, and antique furniture.
The Nethercutts lived here for over 20 years and was one of the largest homes in the US. You get to see their dining table where they entertained with beautiful chandeliers.
The private train cars in the back are beautiful. Amazing to see how the super wealthy lived.
It's the kind of museum you will love to repeat.
Everett — Google review
This part of the museum is free and definitely worth a visit. Check out the website to see when the tours of the train are scheduled. To get a full sense of the collection, I highly recommend scheduling your visit around the tours of the collection next door. It is only $10 currently and takes 2 hours. Note that a lot of the pictures in people's reviews are from this special tour so at least try to figure out the details how everything is situated to avoid disappointment.
Mario Marik — Google review
This is a must see for anyone, if not else for the history and absolute pristine conditions of those oldie cars. Fantastic to roam and look and experience. Thank you for making this a free museum! I will bring my people there!! It is free! A big thank you to the owners. It was a great afternoon.
Barbro Andersson — Google review
Wonderful free access to 1890s - 1970s electric, steam & internal combustion vehicles AND a steam locomotive out back to see or enter by scheduled tour. Note: Museum only open 3 days a week from 9-4; separate Collection by reservation at $10.00 each (must be 10 years old). See their website for Amazing musical instruments and More.
David Kent — Google review
Incredible collection of vintage cars. Immaculately presented in neat rows.
A few modern classics as well.
Free entry. Plenty of off street parking and all wheelchair accessible.
David Smith — Google review
Very informative tour. Breathtaking cars, pianos and elegant interiors of stone. A large collection of rare cars in premium condition. Main tour guide was very kind. I definitely recommend going there even though you may just be visiting LA. Worth the hassle to go there. This tour made our visit in the USA enjoyable. Greetings from Poland. So many good memories.
Had such an amazing time the staff was friendly we went on a Saturday and it wasn’t as full as I expected , we got to see the tiger and the black jaguar have a little snack it was nice will definitely go back again
Jessica Lopez — Google review
Love this place. I like that they stand for something and aren't just exploiting animals for money!
Kane Martin — Google review
We went on an incredibly hot day, at around 2pm. Understandably, most of the cats were in their hides, but the staff here was absolutely amazing. One took us around to each cage and told us about the specific cat inside. It was obvious the volunteers and staff care greatly about these animals, as they were able to tell us the age, history, and personality of each individual cat! The enclosures were also amazing. Very clean, roomy, and had a lot of surfaces for the cats to climb and lounge on. Most had pools and some even had moving water! Cats were either kept alone, or with their parent to prevent territorial disputes.
All in all, this is an incredibly well-planned and well taken care of place for big cats. They put the needs of the cats above all else. If you wish to support a great facility, and maybe also see some big kitties, definitely visit.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is a water park packed with incredible rides and slides. It also has a lazy river, wave pool, and kids' area. The water park is open from June to September.
One of the best water park in Los Angeles with awesome thrill rides. We were having so much fun while we were here although the water felt a little cold for me. I think its perfect if you go on hot summer days and it has to be on weekdays as there are less crowd and shorter lines for rides and food.
Sailor Joan — Google review
I have a handicap teen who was not taken care of during intake. It wasn't until 3 rides in that one attendant recommended that we get an ADA pass. We found out what that was and applied the next day. However, many of the elevators did not work. We found one that did. One only out of the 12 rides we took. That's not very good. Nor was I impressed with our initial customer service care. But the rides were good with very little wait times, as we went in the middle of the week.
twotone Btw — Google review
I had a great time with my family. Is an excellent place for kids to have fun and be safe. Pools are the perfect size and deep so kids are not in danger.
The slides are so fun and the lazy river is so relaxing. I found the best time to go is after 3pm.
Less crowded the only down is the parking lot . It is kind of hard to find a good spot at that time. I have been there at the opening time as well and it was good too. But I had to get there like 2 hours before opening.
Plenty of staff around to help, life guards everywhere.
Paola V. — Google review
I love Magic Mountain for nostalgic reasons, but they need to do better for what they charge for admission. They want to charge Disneyland prices even though you won't see 1 character walking around the park, half of the rides are usually closed, there are no live shows, they took away the parking lot tram, and there's no parades or fireworks. Shame on them! They need to lower their admission price or do better!
Nathan Reddicks — Google review
It's been about 25 years since I last visited this park. We got there super early and it paid off. It's a theme park so expect everything you normally would lines, food costs etc. Be prepared to spend $$ if you plan to eat there prices are way up now! Overall it was fun loved X2 and the West Coast customs rides!
Terrance Pinkney — Google review
I had a good time with my family! Just that the parking lot it is very far, only if you're in a type of membership you can park nearby so well we did a good exercise by walking a lot, just the bad thing that we didn't had the opportunity to enjoyed much... Other than that! It was nice, hot beautiful day🌊🏊🏼♀️😎☀️😎🌞
Claudia E Zu?iga (Clau) — Google review
Only complaints are the expensive lockers during non peak periods and a few rides not working (burst pipe for one but no ones fixing).
Otherwise, good attraction with low queues as everyone's at the coasters. Queue management done very right for once to prevent people from queue jumping.
Jason Foo — Google review
Me and my boyfriend have season pass for Hurricane Harbor and Six Flags and we love it. However, the tubes in the wave pool are annoying. I think people shouldn’t be allow to use them there because the waves push the tubes towards other customers and it makes our experience not too fun.
Leire Pinto — Google review
Incredible. I have been wanting to enter for 40 minutes because the tickets purchased on the website are not scanned. A disaster for 2024.
I've been there for 2 hours and I haven't been on a single ride. Revolution on the map said 20 minutes. 50 minutes passed. I get on and the game is damaged. Disastrous.
All young employees with zero empathy or vocation for employee service.
I thought it was better.
Again now . 50 minutes of wait again in other ride and the game was with technical problems!!!! Again ....
Yamil Areb Daher — Google review
We had a great experience with our day. While some attractions were closed, we were able to do the majority of the ones that we wanted.
Michael “M. G.” Sepulveda — Google review
We have season passes to Six Flags and hurricane Harbor. We’ve been three times this week and had a blast. The lazy river is tons of fun the wave pool and the kids area with the splash bucket. Super cool. All of the staff are extremely friendly and very professional, the lifeguards engage in conversation, but only for a minute, so they can continue to do their jobs we went in the lazy river And spent hours there. You have to be careful for all the leaves and we did get stung by a bee went to the first aid station and they gave us some sting pad to help with the stinging. Nobody was allergic so we were able to continue our day, we got burgers Chicken strips and fries the burger is really good and made with real cheddar cheese has a secret sauce and some lettuce was hot and tasted good. The chicken nuggets were hot and also tasty and comes with a variety of dipping sauces. The fries are cold, but you could get chips if you want it we get free refills with our collector cup, it’s a little costly to rent the rafts but we got lucky and were able to find a couple that are nice set of people said we could use because they were leaving. There’s a Lotta nice people and the food is good. I’m grateful that there’s no smoking I just wish there was no drinking allowed, don’t think water sports and alcohol mix well and one of the bathrooms smell just like a wet cigarette. I think there needs to be a little bit better security just to avoid anyone smoking in the bathrooms drinking or doing drugs considering it’s a family park with lots of small children. 10 out of 10 would totally recommend checking out the water park during the week it was busy but you’re able to get on everything and the lines for all the waterslides didn’t seem like they were more than 10 minutes each. Some of the larger slides are not working at this time, with no reason given I would recommend water shoes for sure. Bring a nice beach towel, drink plenty of water and sunscreen as a must regardless of whatever your skin tone is the sun is super bright and with all the water it reflects off and you could get a real nasty sunburn. We’re looking forward to visiting a few more times and are considering going on a road trip to visit the other Six Flags in Texas and up north along with the hurricane harbors maybe even the one in Arizona will keep you updated.
Went for another visit and was a little bit disappointing that there was a gentleman sitting in the food court, smoking a vape think there should be more security. This is a family park with lots of families I understand people have habits, but keep those for Hometime not in front of our children what you do on your own time is up to you, but drinking and smoking at a family park is unacceptable.
Lisa Smith — Google review
I want to like this place, I purchased a season pass for Six Flags although I live out of state and was really looking forward to visiting the water park. I was totally surprised about how huge it was because from the outside it doesn't appear big at all. The size was the only thing that surprised me, in a good way. There was one food court, ONE! Two snack shops, one that served as a "well I guess I will just take this because there is no way I am standing in line for ten hours at the other place" location because it literally only served pickles and chips, oh and over priced ice cream bars lol. There are also gifts and candy in their gift shop but I'm not exaggerating when I say there is only ONE place to purchase food. They have a great deal right now where you can receive extra money back if you load credit on one of their park bracelets the only downside is once you purchase it you have no idea whether it's going to work or not and they have no system in place to help customers when this situation occurs. I know this because I unfortunately had this happen to me this past weekend. I loaded $100 on the bracelet because I was promised $125 in return and thought it was a great deal because I'll be returning in a few weeks with my family and although there was no way I was going to use that in one day with just myself and young daughter, I knew I would use that and probably more when I returned and if I wanted I could load more on to the bracelet. I was wrong. Not only was I not only able to use the bracelet besides making purchases they could not really clearly explain to me how the bracelet worked. I explained to them that I was worried when I couldn't make a purchase and attempted to personally check my balance but couldn't because there was no way to actually do that without a valid ID# for the bracelet and all I was given was the bracelet following my purchase, no instructions, nothing, so I assumed it would be easy and it was everything but. I stood at the customer service window with no clear resolve for over an hour until they finally decided what they would do was reimburse me as if that was doing me any favors. One negative I noticed right away was card member services had more service representatives helping at their kiosk as if overall park services is not a priority and there was absolutely no reason why I should have had to wait that long. I had all the information I could possibly need to provide them with including the time I purchased the bracelet and machine number used because I overheard the rep mention it to her co-worker. It was a very frustrating experience so I highly recommend everyone take their time when purchasing the park bracelets, ensure they work and you have the info you need to check your balance. I'll be back in a couple of weeks, we'll see how things go and maybe I'll have a better update.
J.M. E — Google review
Had a terrible experience in this place. Today was my worst experience ever in a water park. It is not worth the money that you spend on that. It was incredibly crowded and they don't have any plan to manage that crazy crowd.
They haw a few rides and half of them did not work, the other rides suddenly stopped in the middle of the day and nobody was responsible for them. It was terrible. Nobody knew what was going on and our time was wasted clearly.
You have to wait in line for any ride for at least one hour which means you can only have a chance to use two-three rides the whole day. It is really time-wasting because they are very slow. Lines go forward extremely slow.
The number of tubes is surprisingly small and they obviously force the customers to rent tubes. Because you can use some rides without a tube and if you don't rent you have to stay for hours to take a tube.
Parking is 35 bucks and you have to walk a long distance to entrance. They will answer to this review and write that there is a shuttle. They mean a shuttle full of people and you have to wait for it under harsh sunlight for more than 15 minutes.
I will never go back there and I will recommend to my friends to avoid this place.
Amin Mahini Khodavirdinia — Google review
I REALLY LOVE Six Flags Hurricane Harbor so much, one of my favorite places ever to visit, even if the lines are long sometimes, still so fun, I really recommend this place to anyone who loves water parks and love SFHHLA as much as I do. I actually want to give 7 stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emmanuel Sida — Google review
I went here last summer. Overall it was great. But half of the slides were closed the floaters were dirty. Bought a fast pass but still had to wait a line. One of the slides scratched my back. There was 3-4 slides that made me get so many burns and wounds. Overall the water temperate was perfect, the lifeguards were really nice. Would visit again but hopefully all the slides will be open 😄
Ani Alekyan — Google review
Decent place to cool off during the summer. Just be ready to wait a good minute in lines, at least between 1-5pm. Could use more food spots, I felt like I was gonna pass out from low sugar at times. Lockers are an actual pain to get, and 16 dollars minimum. If anything just go either early or late and come WELL FED. Trust me. Oh and try getting on the tornado that ride is actually worth the wait 😼
Monika De Leon — Google review
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26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
Six Flags Magic Mountain is a popular amusement park with many adrenaline-pumping roller coasters. It's perfect for thrill seekers of all ages, with something for everyone. In the summer, fireworks light up the sky over Valencia in celebration; in October, Fright Fest features dozens of Halloween-themed rides and attractions.
Great experience! Roller coasters were awesome and completely worth the wait. It was an incredible day with lots of fun! I would recommend buying tickets in advance online, Because if you buy them in person it is more expensive. There was no wait to get in, but of course the rides had a wait time from 10 minutes to almost 3 hours. The one coaster that had a long wait time for the entire day was the X2. They were only running one cart, so it was packed all day and moving very slowly. It was still awesome and I highly recommend it! 😎
Payton Parks — Google review
Haven't been here in years, and it definitely did not disappoint! So much fun! Only about 3 rides weren't operating today, which was great! We got on all of the others! The longest line we waited in was 45 minutes! I will admit the wait times on the app were RARELY accurate. West Coast Racers was AWESOME! Great concept and even better ride!
It wasn't an insane scorcher today but it was definitely hot, and for some reason the misters in the lines weren't on or working. That would've put our experience over the top, but that could be due to the drought. Make sure you remember sun screen AND reapply! Stay hydrated! They have a great deal for 2 bottles of water for 8 bucks. We bought 3 of those deals because the water from the water fountains weren't cold, so filling up the bottles didn't help cool us off or quench our thirst. This park is so much fun, but I would recommend holding off bringing the kids until they are old enough to ride the big rides, you will finish with the kiddie zone super quick with the little guys. Highly recommend Six Flags for all adults and middle school/teenage kids.
Kristen Abrina — Google review
Absolutely amazing! I loved the park so much. Many attractions were closed, yet it was still phenomenal. World class coasters, different from any other park you'll find in the world. If you're looking for something to do: somewhere to go, go to Six Flags Magic Mountain. I promise it's worth it.
Brayden Johnson (GBrayJ) — Google review
Beware Magic Mountain is going down hill!! I have been visiting this park the last 20 years and am shocked how bad it has gotten, cleanliness, efficiency and prices. It's not too expensive to get through the gates but once in get ready to spend, spend, spend. You will spend a lot of time waiting for rides and food and a lot of money! We went this past weekend and waited hours for rides just to break down. Wonder Women ride broke down multiple times a day. Parts of the park are extremely run down and are not maintained well. Refill water stations not functioning and bathroom cleanliness a big issue. You'd expect better upkeep when charging $17 a beer and $18 hamburgers. An employee told us they plan to charge $20 a 12 oz beer this summer. Oof! We ended up making the most of it and enjoying our time together as a family. Good thing we spent time together because now I have to work overtime just to cover the expenses visiting this park. Magic Mountain CEO.... you can do better!
Kristen LaFavor — Google review
It's my first time here. memberships and day passes are not clear to understand. For entry by car they charge you $40 per person to park 2 miles from the park entrance. The lines are long (I went on a Tuesday). The food is expensive and poor quality. come on! If you charge expensive, at least could be of regular quality? I bought the middle fast pass ($100) and i did wait in line anyway? Also you have to get an appointment to ride. Once you have used your fast pass ticket to ride, you can get another. I completly understand that you are a roller coaster monopoly but you don't even offer a decent service. I'm not basically complaining about the prices, I know I can go and pay it but the price-quality ratio is disastrous. I can't imagine how expensive an entire family has to pay to wait in line all day!
Nicolás Alejandro Iac (Nicolás) — Google review
Great place for family fun! Our family goes several times throughout the year. They have the best stage shows. The rides are super fun! They accommodate all ages so lots of fun for everyone. We have of course had one bad experience, an employee got into a verbal altercation with a guest and used some choice words. As anywhere You can not judge the park off of one person or one bad incident and I’m sure the employee was handled appropriately. So while the parks got a few flaws overall it’s a great place full of fun.
Wyona Ann — Google review
I always enjoy my time here. The rides are so much fun. I have a lot of favorites. The decorations for the different events are always well done. I had a good time getting on rides as well as walking around seeing the different areas. I would highly recommend visiting.
Fernando Rico Jr — Google review
My kids always have fun here. I remember going as a kid during my summer break with my family and taking my kids now on their summer break is something to look forward to. We enjoy the water park first then go to the theme park in the evening. It's always fun, and on weekdays it's not as crowded. The only bad thing is that the refill station is always broken or very dirty.
Mayra Matias — Google review
A bit different than what I remember. Fun time riding big roller coasters. I miss some the old ones, but new ones were thrilling. Didn't feel to crowded walking around, but most lines were over an hour. Overall, great time!
Debbie Fogel — Google review
We were there on a Friday at the end of September, it was quiet during the day with a maximum wait of 30-40 minutes but most roller coasters only 5-10 minutes. In the evening, it was fright night, it got busier but with the express pass, we got in everywhere quickly. Super fun park, many roller coasters (3 closed) and really much better than fright night at Walibi Netherlands.
Thomas Online — Google review
This park is 100% recommend for adrenaline junkies. It holds some of the best coasters in the U.S. however, for those of you that prefer a park with more varied rides like simulators and shows then this one isn't for you. There is absolutely nothing here for adults other than white knuckle rides. Also It's built on a mountain so if you have any mobility issues go to Florida.
Dean Livingstone — Google review
Amazing place to go with your family and friends. So enjoyable rides. Went there many times to enjoy those super cool rides and to watch the amazing stage shows. My favorite thing there is the Hall of Justice. I would definitely visit again. ❤💥
Dina Fletcher — Google review
Six flags was awesome. I definitely recommend using the extra money to buying flash passes. Group of 3 we rode 12 rides within one day and also had time 2x out of the day to sit down and eat. I recommend bringing your own flask or water bottle (empty). The rides were awesome as always! I will say this.
X2 was a really rough ride to be on. There's some serious whiplash into the ride. The timing where the seats spin and when the coaster is dropping is off. I slammed my leg into the side of the seat at the end of the ride.
Adonis Lagandaon — Google review
Amazing selection of roller coasters. I went twice within a year, and there were different ones opened or closed depending on circumstances. Food service is alright, sometimes you will have to wait a while just to get to the window to order. It's much faster to order via the Six Flags app and pickup at the window.
Deducted a star due to quality of cleanliness. Bathrooms, refill stations, and the rides themselved would become very dirty throughout the course of the day. Would be better if staff could periodically clean over the day to keep it looking good.
Jacob Thomas Danao — Google review
This park was a dream come true for me. I do not live in America but every coaster was bigger, faster and better then I’m used to.
The park has a few downsides as well though. A lot of the coasters were riding with 1 train. The queues were all above an hour (we’ve seen 190 minutes), in summer season you really need the highest capacity you can get. The food was good but very expensive.
Overall, we spent 2,5 days here and I would go back again.
+ it’s real pretty with a lot of greenery
Naomi __ — Google review
This place is so much fun! We come here every year for our family vacation. We come for 2 full days so we can make sure we have maximum time at the park to do everything. We always go on Tuesday and Wednesdays because those are the least busiest days of the week. We will get the Flash Pass on Wednesday (because it’s busier than Tuesday). If you plan on riding as many coasters as possible, it’s worth it to get the flash pass. We get the middle tiered one which give you 50% less wait time but it always works out where we barely have to wait at all.
There’s fun for our little ones (3 & 4) and for our oldest (14) and for us! The kids love all the kid rides and the carnival games.
The first ride I rode this year was the Wonder Woman…OMG. I almost peed my pants and cried at the same time - it was terrifying! My 14-year old just laughed the whole time while I held on for dear life screaming and swearing. You ride in a single file and the track is so small, it’s just incredibly thrilling!
I also recommend if you’re going to go for more than one day to get the highest level of season pass (Diamond Pass). You will get free preferred parking which is in itself worth over $50. You also get a discount on anything else you buy in the park like food and souvenirs so it’s definitely worth it!
Rebecca Rix — Google review
Great experience and it was a lot of fun. The only drawback was that on a Sunday which we were there, some of the rides were closed so they are understaffed, but you still pay the regular entry fee which is not always that cheap and do come prepared to pay $40 for parking if you haven’t purchased parking online. Of course, when you buy food or drinks, they’re going to be expensive than your usual one dollar per bottle for water and more for food so be prepared for that as well.
Nevertheless, the experience is worthwhile if you’re going to Six Flags once or twice a year and willing to spend the money.
For sure recommend going to Six Flags.
Innovative Constructions — Google review
My friends and I visited Six Flags recently and can't stop talking about how amazing it was. If you are looking for a day full of thrills and fun, this is the place to go.
In short, Six Flags is a place that provides an intense dose of excitement and fun for the whole family. The rides are thrilling, the staff is friendly and the variety of dining and entertainment options is impressive. Despite the admission prices, the Six Flags experience is well worth it, and we will definitely be back for another day full of exciting adventures!
Luis Villaverde — Google review
Really great time at Magic Mountain. For a guy who loves coasters this is like the go-to park. The rides were amazing, as well as the food. Although quite expensive its usually how it is at every theme park. I recommend buying tickets before hand that way when the park is open you can get on some of the rides you spotted on the way in first. Died down around dinner time though. Thank you Magic Mountain for an amazing experience and will 100% come back when I'm back in L.A!
Jakes — Google review
I started going to Magic Mountain when I was about six or seven years old with my dad and my sister. I remember going here on so many different occasions. I finally finally came back and brought my daughter today. I think it’s been 20 years since I last went here.
It cost $40 to park. I was not expecting it to be that much just to park your car. But I understand. We got here early so that we could get in the park right at 10:30 when it opened up. We immediately went to revolution and didn’t wait that long to get on.
I’m not gonna give you all the details of every ride that we rode but we had a bunch of the big coasters and had a super fun time. One of the reasons that I’m giving it a four star review is because none of the drink fill stations by the water fountains worked for your water bottle. I feel like if you’re at a theme park all day long out in the heat that the employees, staff, should really make sure that these are working. Overall, my daughter and I had a fantastic day.
Neal Benson — Google review
We really enjoyed Thanksgiving here, it was crowded but not as bad as it could have been. The food plan was good--you know food is always going to be super expensive and this kind of takes the stress of that away and it became part of the fun. They do have slow food service at some places, I think it's intentional to manage crowds and consumption, but it all worked.
It's more expensive to buy online tickets if you wait until the morning you're going, more by about $15/ticket. Buy the week before.
A lot of the rides broke down to the point that at the end of the day there were maybe half a dozen not running. I wondered if that was typical or intentional. I hadn't seen at other parks.
It was chilly in the evening, bring jackets! We ended up buying sweatshirts and they weren't too bad ($35). I don't know that paying for up close parking is worth it, unless you plan on going back to the car during the day. A fun way to spend Thanksgiving.
Michelle Mitton — Google review
Had so much fun here it felt illegal. The roller coasters are AWESOME, we had almost no wait in line, and the prices are all very reasonable.
10/10 would recommend.
Maria Camila Galvis — Google review
The thrill capital of the world was indeed an amazing time. The park was overall in good condition with only one major coaster down on a Sunday in March. The staff were engaging and helpful. Was able to ride the majority of coasters with minimal waits minus two due to one train ops on most coasters.
Paul Kauti — Google review
We had a blast here with the big kids and the little kids. Went on a Friday in March, typical wait times for an amusement park on all of the big popular rides. For the little kids we hung out at the kiddie area with almost no wait times on any of the rides. We waited 3x for 5 minutes a piece. Seemed like a typical non-Disney park where teens/young adults are the only employees and don’t have much to offer by way of answering any questions, so as long as you’re self-sufficient in that regard, it’s no problem. All the ride attendants were pleasant and helpful getting the littles loaded and moving on with fun. We are in AZ and bought season passes to Hurricane Harbor and get free admission to all Six Flags locations with our passes, so we will likely be back a couple times this year.
Garcia Family — Google review
Arguably the best Amusement Park in the USA. If you are visiting on a busy day then a Flash Pass is worth the money. So many awesome Rollercoasters!!! Well themed Park. Great layout.
Kevin Farrell — Google review
The rides are pretty intense and for all tastes.One gotta be in shape and young to take all that speed and twisting from the roller coasters.Came in on a Saturday and some lines were quite long but moving kinda fast.Food is good but a bit pricey as expected.Worth the trip from Vegas but it’s one and done!
Globe Trotter — Google review
It was my first time going to six flags, I passed out over 6 times on rides because I’m not much of a roller coaster person, but it was SO worth it! The food was delicious, I had a lot of fun here exploring the rides! I recommend coming here lol, I came around December 23, 2023, was definitely worth the trip! Food was worth the price and tickets for sure.
Yang Soo-Yun — Google review
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26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
State nature reserve within the Mojave Desert has 8-mile hikes & a wildflower season March to May.
The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is a wonderful destination this time of year. The flowers, chiefly among them the California Poppy, are in bloom. The California Poppy is the state flower. Though not as plentiful as other years during a super bloom, there were still large patches of the wild growing flower, which made for a sight to behold, and lots of great pictures. Many people parked along Lancaster Road for free, we decided to wait in line to park in the lot, and paid the $10. It is important to note that while in the park you need to stay on the trails, so by parking on the street people ventured off to stand among the flowers. I think it is important to be careful of the land, but it is really neat to be surrounded by the golden flowers. The trails in the park are fairly easy to travel, though some sections were a little steep. The use of a stroller may be possible especially on some of the paved paths. There a lot of restrictions including: No dogs (unless a service animal), do not pick the flowers, no drones, eat only at the picnic area, no bikes. For more information check the parks website. The advice I would share is to be prepared for the wind, drink plenty of water, and lookout for rattlesnakes, as we did see one.
John Hatch — Google review
It wasn't "super bloomed" on this Easter Sunday but it was picturesque and there are lots of paths to walk through. Some areas had better pockets of poppies that made for better photos when close up.
Saw a bunch of little lizards, no snakes. And bugs, so bring bug spray along with sunscreen and water of course.
If you want to save the $10 entrance fee, there are really great viewing areas along the street before the preserve that had bright patches of poppies. Many people were doing that.
Amy Zanlungo — Google review
I went here for the first time and we liked it. We loved that the trails lead you back and no chance to get lost. Though cold, there are flowers especially on the side that does not have much wind. It’s beautiful. Fresh air. Greatfull to experience nature.
Chris Mbugua — Google review
I have wanted to visit the reserve for many years now, and it didn't disappoint. The poppies were in bloom, carpets of flowers everywhere. Truly beautiful. I hiked all of the trails, north and south. There's paid parking, restrooms and a visitor center. It can be very, very busy on weekends during the blooming season, but well worth the visit.
Mick Calarco — Google review
Incredible hiking trails full of all of the wild flowers you could imagine this year! We got there at 730am and the park was already busy. $10 to get in and worth it in every way. Definitely stay on the trails as to not damage the flowers or disturb any wildlife.
Emisis — Google review
There's no puppies this year but if you love nature you still enjoy visiting this park. You will be amazed by the variety of other flowers you will see. The tiny tiny chamomile gives the hills that vibrant yellow color that you will love.
Estela Hernandez — Google review
Beautiful park. We went in February end and there were no poppies and the visitor center was closed too. I heard it opens in March and the flowers start blooming in late March. So, don’t visit before that for watching poppies. But now is a great time to do hikes and watch all the scenic hill tops
$10 to park
Chandra Mohan — Google review
An amazing place for a date. Nice scenic drive, beautiful rolling hills and gorgeous flowers! 10/10 fully recommend.
There are a LOT of bugs so I would bring bug spray. Also plenty of hiking trails ranging from easy to difficult, so if you are into hiking definitely bring hiking gear.
Travin Hardy — Google review
We flew in all the way from Washington to see the poppy fields. When we got to the reserve, we didn’t see any poppies, but there were poppies blooming out side the reserve. If you go east on Lancaster road, about a mile away from the reserve, you will see an unmarked open parking on the right. You won’t see any poppies from the parking area, but if you follow the trail after you park and keep walking south toward the valley you will see a huge field of poppies and some pink flowers blooming all over the valley. It was an unforgettable sight! There are also other poppy fields that you will see along Lancaster road if you keep driving east, but the poppy fields that hidden in valley is the best and the most picturesque!! P.S poppy fields and valley has no shade, so make sure to wear a hat or put on a lot of sun screen and bring enough water.
J C — Google review
Poppy's were not in complete bloom but absolutely beautiful to see the hills colored in yellow and orange. Highly recommend stopping by and doing the walk around the reserve. The staff is incredibly friendly and plus we even caught some of the eclipse there
Josh Zep — Google review
I overall enjoyed this place. The hikes were not very long. The incline was about 2% grade. Now to see the poppies in Bloom, it would depend on the weather. The poppies are sensitive. When I went, just before Spring, in late March, It had rained a lot causing the poppies too Suffer, due to lack of oxygen. So, as a warning look on their live webcam first or ask the ranger station if you can get a live person and ask them the conditions. The staff mini ATV vehicles riding around, but they seem to have missed many holes on the pathway that need filling in regularly. Good luck. 🙌🏼😅👍🏼🌅
Edward Roy — Google review
No poppies and not the friendliest bunch. We did have our dog with us and were told she couldn't leave the parking area, so we weren't able to even use the picnic area because it was up a trail away from parking. So we tailgated in the parking lot and a delightful volunteer told us just be sure you don't leave a mess. So trip was more a super-bust than a superbloom.
Bob Nelson — Google review
April 2024 is supposed to be fully bloomed season for poppy but they didn’t get this year. Please check before visiting this place.
Jatin Patel — Google review
First went here to watch the superbloom in 2023, and I was MIND BLOWN. Not just because of the flowers but because of the miles and miles of undulating hills, clean air and tranquility. You HAVE to visit, be it during spring when the flowers are in bloom or any other time of year!
Aadya Chidanand — Google review
I think last time we were there was more poppies but this time because of the rain or cold weather was not that much poppies that we expected, but other than that was a nice experience! Try to go afternoon around sunset to see the sunset and skip the traffic! The bathrooms were so dirty, try not to go. The parking is $10, which you can park of the road and walk up there if you can, in overall was nice!
Old-school depot offering exhibits on trains, a working signal garden, play area, gift shop & tours.
Nice, donation based, Museum. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Our docent showed us around, answered questions, and then left us to explore on our own. There is a nice area outside where you can sit and watch the trains go by. Make sure you hear the story about how the depot burned down. The story really shows how committed the Tehachapi community is to saving their history.
Without Vision — Google review
We just happened to stop by this darling train depot not knowing it was actually a museum. We were thrilled!! The docent gave a fabulous tour and had everyone enthralled. It has a great history and Tehachapi is very blessed to have had this restored for this purpose. I highly encourage everyone to stop by for a visit it’s even more thrilling when the trains ride by…
Arlene Aninion — Google review
Railroad memorabilia some of the best I've seen. It was absolutely awesome touring this Railroad Museum. I can't wait to go back I was so entertained I forgot to take pictures. the volunteers who do such an awesome job are so friendly and so very interested in showing you their displays. I had so much fun thank you to all the people involved to keep such wonderful history to admire and learn from.
Mike Secor — Google review
Great place to visit! Our docent who we met was super kind and thorough. We left being more knowledgeable.
John W — Google review
Fantastic museum. Docent was super knowledgeable about the history of Tehachapi and the items in the train depot. I loved the guided tour. The museum is a treasure trove of early California history and train history.
Kay Jay — Google review
If you’re going to check this place out and you just plan on walking in and walking around by yourself, I would highly recommend getting the guided tour it is no cost they are donation-based only. The tour was amazing. The volunteers are very nice and knowledgeable.
LaVonne Johnson — Google review
My family and I stopped here on our way through town. We just wanted a quick look but ended up getting a full tour. I don't remember our tour guides name but he was very informative and made our visit super special. He made the stop well worth it. If he is reading this, we were the family that told you the story of the 800mb hard drive advert. I highly recommend anyone with the slightest interest in trains to stop by this historic train depot.
Robert Stoddard — Google review
A fantastic visit. This is quite a small museum, but it packs a number of interesting artifacts and is completely free. But the stars are the volunteers. I spent the best part of an hour there just chatting to them, sharing and contrasting the US and UK rail systems.
If you've an hour free, it's not too far from the LA to San Francisco freeway. Divert, have a look around and a chat, leave a donation if you can and then visit the Tehachapi loop viewpoint.
Nick Brown — Google review
Very fun place to see! Guids were very nice and informative. If you're a Railroad enthusiast, this the place to check out. There is no admissions fee. Plz leave donation to help with the preservation of this historical treasure.
Then drive 10 mi down the road to check out the Tehachapi loop. If the train comes by the station and your fast you can get on the 58 west bound and make it to the observation point and watch the train come thru the loop!
Thomas Banks — Google review
Very cute. All of the staff are enthusiastic. They might all be volunteers. They also encouraged us to visit the Tehachapi Loop overlook and gave directions. The Loop is definitely worth the little drive. Take chairs and hang out a while. There is usually a local out at the loop more than willing to tell you all about it.
Terran Nyberg — Google review
Really nice museum. Super clean and well done exhibits. Highly recommended. Tehachapi is proud of their heritage, as they should be, and it shows from places like this as well as the nearby antique stores and museums right up the street. This was a wonderful visit and we hope to be back soon.
Michael Moffatt — Google review
This is a great place to take the family of all ages. This museum operates on donations, so their is no actual fee to enter. The volunteer who gives the tour is very knowledgeable. The gift is tiny and cute. If you love trains this is the place for you.
Gwen Wines — Google review
The Tehachapi Depot Museum is a really neat exhibit full of historical curiosities. They have some nice antique pieces of railway equipment and adjacent items like old luggage, etc. I liked that they display a piece of train track that had melted under extreme duress. They also have preserved news clippings and other literature for your viewing.
The staff is very pleasant here, and the atmosphere is welcoming. I like that the museum is situated directly next to the actual operational railway, that there is a railroad-themed playground next door, and that a great sandwich deli and bakery, Kohnen’s, is only a hundred feet away.
Christopher Gorrie — Google review
The Tehachapi Depot Museum is an excellent place to visit and watch trains. You have both Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe passing right next to this depot. The information in and around the Tehachapi Depot Museum is very educational. I fully recommend and support this Museum.
Came here in 2017 with our kids, and returned without them today. Google it to be amazed before actually seeing it. We were fortunate to arrive on a clear day, and right as a train was approaching. It's cool to see the engine windings the train around the mountain so many times, and see the caboose spiraling along! It's a short stop off the highway.
Patricia Vasko — Google review
This is an engineering marval and train enthusiasts would enjoy. I have NOT been to the Loop, however, I did watch several videos that is available and it would be added to my bucket list!!
B B — Google review
Excellent view of the train. Would recommend visiting it if you are in the area
Leroy Gehman — Google review
Used to come here as a kid . Now I take my kids here . Great spot to train watch
What a lovely place! An oasis of colour and comfort. This family farm shop and pick your own is a joy to visit. The planting is a great mix of English garden l/Park and tropical. We couldn't believe our eyes as we were looking for a stop on a long journey and this place was beautiful and refreshing. The outdoor seating was shady and it was fun watching the birds. 10/10 to the owners. Happy place with happy staff
Paul F — Google review
Was hungry & saw this place just before we passed the exit. The other farm type place we had stopped at they wanted $13 for the yogurt parfait. $4 here! Fresh empanadas, the peach was the tastiest I’ve ever had. Got some honey with comb, even the fudge was a great price. & you can dine in the pretty courtyard. Loaded up for our trip, legendary frog balls 😂, cucumber chips. Great staff, thank you!
Dan Griffin — Google review
It's a really great place to stop and get food. Fresh fruit and some damn good meat pies!! They're delicious!! Loved it. The only thing is that the restrooms are filthy and smell awful. I've stopped here several times, and they're gross. But, other than that, it's a nice place!
Leonor R. — Google review
Great place to stop outside of Bakersfield. They have a cute indoor produce stand with a large variety of fruits and some veggies. The cherries were some of the best I’ve ever had. Homemade pies in variety of flavors and sizes, fresh popcorn and a large area of pickled items, jams, sauces and honey (the cactus honey is amazing)! There is also a small deli area where you can get some hot sides or a sandwich. Seating outside on the patio or garden area to eat. They offer a u-pick, but I did not check that out. They also offer fuel pumps with both gas and diesel. If you need to fuel up, stretch your legs, grab some fresh produce or a bite to eat, this is your stop! The customer service is friendly and everything was clean!
Kathy M. — Google review
Great spot to stop by. Food was a bit overpriced but definitely worth it for the experience if you're driving by. They have a very interesting blueberry pulled pork that everyone should try.
Andi Lim — Google review
This was our first time here and we loved it! I took so many pictures in front of beautiful flowers. For Mother’s Day I got in for free. While being there they had a cherry pie eating contest and the pie was amazing! I also had a BBQ blueberry brisket pie and wow, it was soooo good. There were kid activities like slides a big air filled bouncer, animals and more. My kids had a blast. My favorite part was picking the fruits, the fresh picked berries are to die for. Unfortunately we were pretty occupied so I didn’t get pictures of the strawberries. If you’re considering going, just do it, you won’t regret it!
Shalini Loughran — Google review
Such a fun spot for spooky season! We went a couple of hours before close on a Friday and the crowd levels were almost nonexistent. The price of admission comes with 1 pumpkin each, which I loved. We could’ve spent so much more time exploring, but we were running out of time before they closed. We’ll definitely be back before the season is over!
Red M — Google review
Stopped in for a bit of shopping and a wonderful lunch. Don't pass this place by in your adventures! In my opinion better than Disneyland! A million stars
C Key — Google review
Nice place to stop when on the road — one can get fresh fruits, nuts, and pie!
The prices may sting some but hey it’s a family farm business that uses some of the freshest ingredients one can source. So it makes sense. Quality isn’t cheap!!
I’ve stopped here numerous times and haven’t been disappointed! It’s fun for the little ones and good for tourist to visit.
mansa shaka — Google review
Nice little road stop & gas station with craft food, drinks, and fresh fruit!
Very nice place to stretch, with ample bathroom options available for the weary traveler!
Joshua Cantrell — Google review
The blueberry BBQ pork pie was great and my kid (picky-eater) loved it too. We had a blast doing pick-your-own citrus and it was a great experience for the kids to participate in agriculture first hand. I highly recommend this stop for families.
Steven Wolf — Google review
I was so excited when I saw a big red barn with my hometown name on it. I am from Murray Kentucky so I had to stop when I saw this place in Bakersfield California. It took me back home walking in, I bought 3 okie pies that were absolutely delicious!!! I could have ate all three if I hadn't bought one for my mama and Gigi. The orange honey is the bees knees...his hands and his elbows and the blackberry butter is gonna be spread on every piece of bread in the house. Y'all gotta stop in and support the local shop.
Jzena Kingins — Google review
Cute little spot for fall activities, even as an adult without kids. However, unfortunately, some of the activities weren't open. Maybe because we went on a weekday? We would have really enjoyed the apple cannons and paintball range if they were open. Otherwise, you really can't beat the price since admission even includes a pumpkin.. and good ones too! Also, bonus, SUPER PRETTY SUNSETS.
Cabrina Holt — Google review
Super cute place. Great for pitstop to get out and stretch. Lots to see from the Popcorn house, the fruit and veggies fields to the attractions all over the place. Not to mention the friendly orange tabby cat.
Lucia Oliverio — Google review
So much fun to stop on our way out of town! Love the good food (especially the Oakie Pies) and the festive atmosphere!
Rebecca — Google review
They have fresh fruit all the time. (Absolutely delicious) not to expensive compared to other vendors around.
I really love the blueberry pulled pork I completely recommend it!!
We always try to stop here on all our trips by here but traffic sucks getting in and out of here.
just one employee was a bit rude thinking she was funny just sending you on a scavenger hunt for things they didn’t have.
The Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater and Convention Center in Bakersfield offers a wide range of entertainment options, from boxing matches to comedy shows featuring big names such as Jerry Seinfeld. The center has helped put Bakersfield on the map by attracting popular acts to the city. It's a great place for concerts and sporting events alike. Visitors should familiarize themselves with the venue layout ahead of time, as many exciting events occur here year after year.
Whether you're at a concert or at Condors game like we were last night, it's always a fun time! This place really put Bakersfield on the map by bringing big name acts to our lil ole town!! When you have the opportunity to check out one of their many scheduled events, get out there, promise you'll have a blast!
Maggie R — Google review
Amazing show! I'd never been to Bakersfield before [except in shackles on the prison bus], and I didn't expect such a cool city. The venue was great, the lines moved fast, and the overpriced drinks were no more overpriced than they are everywhere else. And the staff and security were cool. If it wasn't 3+ hours away from me, I'd definitely go back and see a show here again. 🍻
JEFFTOWN — Google review
Many great events occur here from year to year, decade after decade after decade. It will behove all non residents to familiarize themselves with the lay of the land if your plan is to show up just prior to the start of most venues...
Keith Stewart — Google review
What an amazing venue! Here for a math conference and the setup and support from staff has been amazing. The space is huge, the audio was exceptional, and it would be tremendously fun to come here to see a concert.
Scott Ellingson — Google review
A smaller sized theater venue which kind of reminded me of my old high school auditorium, actually. The seats are T I N Y. Very much like old school auditoriums. The sound is good though! The views are pretty good all around I think. I was in Terrace level G at first row CC. The rails are kind of in the way, but could easily sit up to bypass them. I drove from LA up to Bakersfield for the first time to see Colter Wall and it was a great experience! The parking is easy and everyone helps easily point you the right way. Would recommend making the drive from LA to see your favorite artist or band here!
Cristine — Google review
Good venue. View is especially good from the 200 sections on the long sides of the arena. I sat in section 215 and I had a great view! I'd definitely go to another concert here. Got in and out quickly.
Larry Pich — Google review
Condor games are always fun with family and friends! I’m grateful for my friends inviting me to these events, especially to check out our local team. I’ve also been to the convention center for concerts, usually parking is easily assessable. And if you’re like me and running late and have to park away from the venue there’s usually spots at a close walking distance.
Stephanie Nava — Google review
We went to see Toto and Journey last weekend at this venue. It was big with lots of seating. The bands were awesome!
Randy McPeek — Google review
Great venue! I didn't get food but it looked and smelled really good. I saw one of my favorite bands of all time, Matchbox Twenty. My seat was in the first row of the stands, just off center in front of the stage. I felt so close! I felt like I had fantastic seats for a HUGE band and they weren't that expensive. And honestly better than the floor seats unless you're front row, I couldn't stand up the whole time.
Jolene Carnival — Google review
Went to a Condor's game and had a lot of fun. The seats were really affordable and there were some decent drink options; some were way overpriced. We got some pretzels also, but they were horrible. Very stale and too much salt
Justin Vance — Google review
Awesome venue!
Nice & cool inside the venue, when outside the temperature was close to 100 & very humid.
The skybox was a good place to see the stage. The attendant/server Geo was awesome. he made sure we had everything we needed & there was plenty of food & drinks.
It was a plus that we did not have to wait in line in the bathroom. As there was a bathroom in the skybox.
Robin Sanchez — Google review
I Know Its Alot Of The Same Frame But Today The Rockfall At The Mechanics Bank Arena Seamed Extra Peaceful ✌ ☮ So Showed It Some Photographic Love 💘 ❤
Ashley Hahn — Google review
My oldest son and I went to NXT No Mercy and enjoyed it from a suite. We had friends, family, food, drinks a private bathroom, and luxurious seats facing the ring. Highly recommend!
Winston Garza — Google review
Attended for a Cheer event for our granddaughter. Staff was friendly. The lobby and main theater was clean . The seats were stadium style so the view from each section was great!
Caryn Cuesta — Google review
First time here. Came to see the Bakersfield Blaze Concert with Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and a few others. Had a good time. I purchased floor seats, not really knowing what that meant. I was a little harder to see the stage, I'd definitely recommend getting seating in the upper levels just to get a better view of the stage without having to stand up. The floor seats did feel a little close together, i felt like i kept bumping into my neighbors lol. I liked that there was many restrooms, because the lines can get very long. Paid for parking so that made it super easy. Had a great time over all.
The Kern County Museum boasts an array of exhibits and artifacts showcasing the region's rich history, including its indigenous peoples, pioneer era, and significant role in the oil industry. The majority of the museum is situated outdoors, with various buildings available for visitors to explore. In addition to educational signage tailored for adults, there are also many kid-friendly displays. Visitors can expect a unique and enjoyable experience at this expansive museum, which may require multiple visits to fully appreciate everything it has to offer.
My dad and I just visited and we were both very impressed. We could have easily spent many hours here, but felt that two was about right given our timing constraints. Most of the museum is outdoors, with buildings that you can peek into. They have many kid-oriented signs along with the standard adult-oriented signs.
Kate Harrison — Google review
It is more like a historical park with lots of historical buildings with old furniture moved/rebuilt there. There is also a small museum with interactive exhibits about petroleum exploration and a small kids museum. We spent around 3 hours going through everything. Kids had a great time peaking into each house to see what it looked like in the old times. We were there on a Saturday but no one was at the ticket window so we got in for free.
Betty Huang — Google review
Went primarily to check out Merle Haggard's old house but the whole place was delightful. Rich in history and wonderfully presentation.
J T — Google review
I was surprised and impressed by the depth and breadth of this collection. I moved to Kern County in 1996 but didn’t visit until 2022. Don’t wait! It’s great for all ages, something for everyone.
There are several great exhibits covering the history of Kern County, it’s pioneers, influencers (think Bakersfield Sound and Cesaer Chavez), lifestyle and industry.
Sally Lawrence — Google review
I love this place!! Best place to visit - you could spend hours and hours here!! The coolest collection of local history- both indoor and outdoor exhibits of great interest to All ages! Get here early so you can spend the whole day here! The country music building was especially cool 😎 they had historic outfits and instruments on display! Great way to get some exercise and learn about the history of the area- they even have fossils of sabertooth tigers found at the nearby tar pits! Go here! You won't regret it.
Zee — Google review
Their event for Halloween 🎃 this year was great! Not too long of lines to get candy, not too scary for the younger kids, tickets were five dollars each and five dollars more to get a bag for candy. No buckets allowed since they give you the bags and you have to pay per person to get candy. Most of the museums attractions were open to view and walk through. There were some vendors there for food, coffee, popcorn and tacos. They had a projector playing a Halloween 👻 movie and they had some bounce houses for the kids. Parking was a little intense but we ended up getting super lucky with a good spot. Highly recommend for next year if you want to do something other than stay in or go house to house.
Ashley McAllister — Google review
This place is awesome! I absolutely recommend it. It's totally worth the money. Each exhibit is unique and lots of fun. Definitely stop by the church if you're feeling hot. You'll thank me later. This place is so huge that we ran out of time. We'll definitely return to see the rest!
Jenny Lowry — Google review
While visiting Bakersfield for just 3 days, we took in the history at The Kern County Museum twice! Fascinating for kids and parents alike, we appreciated being in a safe place our kids could roam and explore. Thank you for having us!
Kellan MacKay — Google review
I hadn't been to Pioneer Village in about 3 decades. I had a friend visiting from out of town and decided to take him there. I was delightfully surprised to see how much it has changed and grown. At least from my faint memory from elementary school! Even though he's not from Bakersfield, he also quite enjoyed the experience.
I loved the interactive displays to show how the equipment works. The transportation exhibit is really cool. I loved being able to see such a wide range of vehicles from different eras.
It was very peaceful to meander through and enjoy the park-like environment on top of seeing all of the houses and buildings.
The only "complaint" I have is that I didn't have access to quite a few of the different buildings since I was in a wheelchair. I understand limitations due to the nature of the historic nature of the buildings, but I was just a little bummed out.
Otherwise I hope to introduce more people to this lovely little haven. 😁
Callie Fikter — Google review
Safe Halloween had always been a family tradition for my kids now I just took my grandsons for the first time and I thank all of you who are still keeping this event afloat. But I also seen that the community needs to help more for the kids!!!
Rebecca Gonzales-Tancak — Google review
We went for Ronald Mcdonald's house walk for kids with Texas Roadhouse. There were Starwars costume actors that put in lots of effort as well as other this to do. It was so well done and a lot of fun. Very well maintained and clean. I hadn't been in 20 years since my last visit. Great way to spend a morning or evening and see or community's history
Kim Ewing — Google review
I enjoyed seeing the various time period house's and businesses that were moved here. Really enjoyed the country music building with the show biz clothing, boots, and Billings. Have a tribute to Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, native Bakersfielders.
Hugh Smith — Google review
It has been almost 20 years since I visited last, and this museum is the most memorable history museum I all my years. It made such an impact on me as a kid, that I actually got into history in school. It was like taking a step beck into time. Everything interested me deeply, and i suggest taking your kids. Especially on Halloween. Their Halloween events are so memorable and fun to attend.
You NEED to visit this place!
10/10
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Kern County Chamber of Commerce Building, 3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace is a lively country music venue that also serves food and drinks. It boasts Buck's own music memorabilia on display, making it a must-see for fans of the genre as it doubles as a museum. The food is reportedly always good, with great service to match. Those who attend concerts there can expect excellent sound quality and an awesome vibe to go along with the music.
Great food, awesome music and bitchin vibe. Staff was super sweet n accommodating, too.
J T — Google review
Buck Owens Crystal Palace. I'm so glad they reopened. I absolutely LOVE this place . The food was GREAT . I can't remember the name of my waitress she was great. They also had great music the Stampede was GREAT. Can't wait to return.
Saramay Benavides — Google review
My husband and I came from Texas to visit family and came here for dinner. I had the chicken fried steak and it was outstandingly delicious 😋 the green beans were to die for...I know, green beans! But the biscuits and honey butter were melt in your mouth good. Our server was so nice and did a great job.
The place was so nice with lots of country music memorabilia, pics, and a live country band with dancing. A good family place to bring kids to dance.
We had a great time. I definitely enjoyed this night out.
Debra Greeson — Google review
Attended a concert with my wife. Had a delicious dinner, food was great and service excellent! Disappointed in our seating location, could not clearly enjoy watching the show. Sound was good. I have enjoyed the Crystal Palace many times since it opened. Food is always good and entertainment is usually good.
Tim Ross — Google review
An evening with friends with great country music and food. Special mention to Maddy our server. Very cheerful and smiling every time she came to the table.
Can't wait to go back again.
Andy Dix — Google review
If you like country music then this place is a must see. it's a museum and a restaurant. It has excellent food great service..They also have concerts there. .Even if your driving thru to another place it's a must see.
Sherrie Woolsey — Google review
We Went There To Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary. Our Anniversary Is Back In March, But They Were Closed Then, We Also Got To See Suzy Bogguss. She Put On One Hell Of A Show, If She Ever Comes Back To Bakersfield, We Will Definitely See Her Again.
Tina, Linn Biggs — Google review
Surprised to find this venue here. Love entertainment and good food and drinks. Loved the history and the displays of Buck's life along with local celebrities and more current country singers.
Good size dance floor and live band playing older and some newer country music. Definitely worth a visit.
Bob Naugle — Google review
Enjoyed this venue very much. If you're a country music fan this place is for you! So much memorabilia all over the place. Great picture opportunities. There is not a bad seat in the house. The environment and crowd was great. Brought my teenagers to see Charlie Crockett and we all had a great time. Tickets are affordable. We did not eat as kitchen closed at 10. I would see a show here again!!
Tiffany Madrid — Google review
Buck Owens' Crystal Palace is amazing! Reflections just had our 3rd annual fundraiser there and the staff took care of everything! The food was fantastic!
Donna Hylton — Google review
Excellent venue. Wasn't too crowded like some concert venues. Security and staff were on very friendly, informative, and on top of everything.
Megan D — Google review
Great atmosphere! Bartenders were awesome! Food and entertainment was great! Loved seeing all the memorabilia and meeting Erik Estrada!
Beverly Smith — Google review
Amazing place to dine at. First time me and my wife came here and it was definitely worth it. We got to see the famous Bakersfield sign, and also loved the museum part of the restaurant. The food was heavenly, i had a chicken fried steak sandwich, which was huge, and fries. Wife got a chicken fried steak meal, with baked potato, and loved it. Started off with some onion rings, which were divine. Ended the meal with chocolate cake, and oh boy, im glad i saved room for it. This place was really amazing, live music, cool bar has a Cadillac behind it, museum to wonder around and check out, made for a fun night. Definitely will be back here again soon.
Jeff Allen — Google review
Food was delicious and everyone is so friendly. Great museum too
Sprawling open space centered around a salt lake, surrounded by wildflowers, grasses & mountains.
Stunningly beautiful views! Very fun hikes, suitable for all ages. The visitor's center was small, but had a lot of interesting displays and information, and the employees were very friendly. I recommend coming early & plan on exploring all day long.
Tonya Jasper — Google review
So Beautiful!!! You need a lot of time to enjoy all of the beautiful flowers and scenery there . Or you have to coming back for more like I did. Remember !!! everywhere you going try to fill up your gas Bc the gas station was far so you can enjoy your whole day of trip.
Toan Dinh — Google review
April 2022. Even without super bloom the Monument is worth visiting. There are still many things to enjoy: the spectacular landscapes, the stunning blue sky, the breathtaking views, and the heavenly silence!
Four wheel drive SUVs would be much better. Make sure the fuel tank is full. And be ready for car wash immediately after.
Gayane Alaverdyan — Google review
Carrizo Plain National Monument is an incredible experience that's well worth the trip.
The camping here is great and the Soda Lake is something special - it's always beautiful, empty with its salt deposits or full after a winter of heavy rain.
This place feels remote and truly out of this world. If you're lucky enough to visit during a springtime super bloom, you're in for a real treat.
About 1-2 hours from the central coast depending on where you're located.
There are no services once you get out there. Make sure you fill up with gas/battery, plenty of drinking water and snacks before you go.
This place is worth the trip for anyone looking to experience the beauty of nature in a unique and unforgettable way.
Highly recommended!
Chris McKiernan — Google review
Super bloom is here as of 4.7.2023 and not too crowded. On the way from entrance towards Soda lake, there is many spots where you can see mountain covered with wildflowers. There is few spots that are accessible too. There is some off-road which can take you to more secluded but majestic view points. You will have to take a high clearance car or hike to those points. Also, don’t miss the drive from soda lake to CA58 via 7mile road. Please be careful and don’t damage the flowers.
Mohammad Adom Safiullah Juneb — Google review
Absolutely beautiful! A must see. Easy day trip from Paso Robles or if you plan to camp, get there early on a Friday! Weekends fill up fast due to very few camping spots.
Brian Garneau — Google review
This is a little out of the way, but we’ll worth the drive especially in spring when flowers are blooming
STEVE YOUNG — Google review
Brought our group out here May 2022.
We couldn’t have had better weather (high of 85F and 90F during our 5-day stay). Beautiful skies. Always a good breeze, thankfully. The super blood moon eclipse also rose during our stay, which was other worldly. Coyotes howled in the distance, and we were lucky to see no rattlesnakes or scorpions. While there was not a bloom this year, there were a few vibrant flowers. The foxtails were trimmed in our immediate camp area — lucky for our dogs — though grew taller and thicker further away from the dirt road. We brought an ATV and electric motorcycle to explore the nearby mountain range. Our vehicles had no difficulty accessing the campsite, which is just off the dirt road. Wide vehicles and/or vehicles without off-road capabilities will find it impossible to explore the mountains.
Try to find yourself a campsite with a tree. Trees are in extremely short supply, so good luck. Best time of year to visit is during a cosmic events, especially during late October through early May. So look up your full moons, new moons, eclipses, meteor showers, comet passings, and so on. No matter what, it’ll be lovely.
Ardyss Hawley — Google review
On 4/11/2023 we drove through the Carrizo Plain and visited the National Monument while searching the Plains for this years super bloom. We came in off of highway 101 just North of San Luis Obispo and drove through Santa Margarita to the Monument and then to Goodwin Education Center. It was a fantastic trip and due to the record breaking rains there was a profusion of wildflowers. It was simply breathtaking and it seemed at times like we were driving through a landscape of impressionistic paintings. There were plenty of places to pull off of the road and see the wide variety of flowers. The drive takes you past Soda Lake which is now full due to the rain. The profusion of wildflowers among the foothills behind Soda Lake was breathtaking and not to be missed. We stayed on paved roads and found the road conditions to be very good. There are a number unpaved roads to explore some in decent shape and other more appropriate for 4-wheel drive vehicles. This vast plain offers magnificent views of our rugged California landscape and as an added bonus offers simply fantastic wildflower viewing, at least for now. The views will be very different with each season. There are no gas stations or restaurants or other services so come prepared. Pack your own food, water and other necessities. Cell phone service is very poor and nonexistent in many areas. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys natural landscapes, rugged countryside, and a profusion of native wildflowers. Add this to your bucket list.
Joseph Dandona Jr. — Google review
This spectacular landscape is a remnant of the grasslands of the Central Valley. I visited 20th April 2023 when the flowers were in full bloom and the normally dry Soda Lake and ponds were full of water. The sections with unpaved roads aren’t for the faint-hearted, but there was plenty to dazzle the senses entering from State Route 58 (the north entrance). Do the short hike at Wallace Creek to see the San Andreas Fault!
Christopher Smee — Google review
Visited in time for the peak of the super bloom and it was spectacular. We came in from the Santa Margarita side and stopped first at the overlook. Then we ventured to the visitor center. The best part was taking the unpaved road on the other side of soda lake. The flowers were covering the hillsides like a patchwork quilt. Bring water and snacks there are no services out here.
Bonnie D — Google review
Mid March. Camping. If it wasn’t dry washboard, it was impassible deep mud. However, it was so lush and green and no one else was there…I would do it all over again. 30’ camper with Jeep.
Lisa McInnis — Google review
Too cold, not a superbloom but it was pretty. The drive out from slo was spectacular. The docent said wait till the weather is warmer , they'll be more flowers. This was 4/6/24.
Rhonda Parashis — Google review
Bring a four wheeler if you come when it's wet. The main road is mostly dirt and sometimes mud. There is a visitor center with a provided outhouse. Don't leave trash, there's no trash pickup.
David Chung — Google review
Epic Adventure riding experience in the vast land of California’s Serengeti! Numerous mild OHV trials along soda lake and Elkhorn road. Take a glimpse of the San Andreas Fault line and the super bloom in spring time!!! One of my Top 5 places to visit!
Jay Espiritu — Google review
Beautiful but missed the bloom because it's been too cold! Also zero trash cans so be prepared to pack it in, then out! The park Rangers were friendly and helpful. They had a nice museum that was informative and a gift shop. Dog friendly but leashed only!
Tammy Dailey — Google review
So beautiful! We come back every year. It is good for family trip.
Grand community-focused performing arts venue open since 2007 with 2 high-tech theaters.
Saw Windham Hill in the small auditorium. The group was great & the auditorium is cozy & comfortable.
The Gallo Center requires patrons to have the Corona vaccination or very recent negative test results so they are protecting us. Everyone I saw was wearing a mask too even though that was recommended but not required. However the state is requiring masks in all counties in a few days.
Cynthia Typaldos — Google review
Modesto is very lucky to have this venue. We were seated in the last row of the orchestra (row X) in the wheelchair spaces and the view was great. I didn't go in the balcony but I doubt there is a bad seat in this theater. Ushers were quick to ask people to not use their phones. Everything was great.
trevor morris — Google review
I have been going there with my friend since you opened and we love every show ❤ . Thank you for all the joy you bring to us
susan oeline — Google review
Modesto has a beautiful and comfortable arts center. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this jewel and be sure to donate/thank the volunteers.
Warren C — Google review
Very nice theater. It had 3 levels and the seating rows were elevated enough that even a shorter persons view would not be obstructed by the person seated in front of them. Drink and food prices were decent. Just to note when purchasing a drink you will need to purchase an additional spill proof cup. The cup is reusable. I would go back also, encourage others to visit the theater.
Prentiss Jefferson — Google review
I like the Gallo Center.. it's in a safe location...it's clean and there is parking in the area. I wish there was more wine in the cup...lol. Come on Gallo..We enjoyed Drum Line.
Mimi — Google review
I surprised my 85-year-old dad to see the Jersey Boys. So, for safety and not to disturb others, I purchased tickets in the last row up in the balcony in case he needed to get up and out multiple times 🚽😆 surprisingly our seats were perfect. We could see everything and sounded great 👏
Lupe Castillo — Google review
The venue is nice and the theater is beautiful. The only problem is with the drinks. You can buy water, soda, coffee, hot chocolate, beer and wine, but........
The only way you can take your drink back to your seat, is if you purchase a tumbler. Otherwise, you need to drink your beverage quickly before you go back to your seat.
Although, the tumbler is $3, the drinks are not cheap. It's kinda a rip off. Otherwise everything else was fine.
Mic Rivas — Google review
The Gallo Center itself is fantastic. Beautifully built, clean and well maintained. An amazing array of entertainment all year long for all ages. I gave it 4 stars because the concessions is mostly alcohol and strangely caramel corn or nuts. Just not much in variation there. If you're going to offer that much wine and beer maybe some crackers or something would be nice as well. Intermission is a wonderful time to have a little cheese and cracker snack with your glass of wine. Just my thought.
Jennifer Sullivan — Google review
Donny Osmond last night. Amazing show. Fantastic time thank you very much for the amazing time. All the staff were unbelievable in the way they treated all of us , like we were the only one's in the theatre. Sold out show. I will definitely be going again. Thanks for the chance of a lifetime 😊
Donna Barajas — Google review
Went to watch YES company adams family value what a great show, very entertaining loved it as always your employees very friendly and helpful.
gidget L — Google review
Well managed theatre. Nosebleed seats were great! Watched Frankenstein Ballet. Grateful there was not a lot of crowd shenanigans. No phones, ushers seated everyone. Security people.. asl interpreters.. a wonderful experience.
Kim N — Google review
Saw the symphony and was absolutely spectacular!! Great to know that Modesto is well rounded and has appreciation for the Arts. Impressive. Had balcony seating and the acoustics were phenomenal!! The views up there were captivating. Yes, you do have to pay extra to purchase an enclosed sipping cup for one to enjoy alcohol during the show, but totally worth it to support the Arts and to prevent from spilling drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful. Staggered seating throughout the theater. Clean restrooms as well as inside and out or the theater. The building’s architecture is quite grand and elegant. Tons of eateries & bars to try before the show that is in walking distance. Great location and will continue to watch shows here instead. ❤️
ktzpawz — Google review
I love performing and watching all sorts of Gallo shows. I’ve seen a wide range of shows from Broadway Tours to local theatre, and have been in quite a few shows myself. Gallo Center For The Arts has many Arts Education programs from, YES Company, YES Academy, Gallo Center Youth Academy, Creation Station, to Broadway Days, Masterclasses & Workshops.
Ryan Knudson — Google review
We had a chance to see Riders in the sky on November 10th and the venue is excellent. Very clean very classy.
Daniel Hughes — Google review
Went with my Son and daughter-in-law who took thier 14 month old to see Bluey puppet show. Comfortable seats, good sound, and it didn't appear that there was a bad seat in the theater. Lots of food options nearby. I would definitely go here again
Raphell Taylor — Google review
We traveled from another state to visit family and the Dinosaur light show was one of the things on our itinerary!! This place was awesome, Everyone was very nice and the show was amazing!! Clean and Kid friendly!
Overall a pretty decent outlet mall. Our highlight was the Nike store. The deals are very good with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Call out to Yvonne, she has good product knowledge on the shoes.
Daniel Wang — Google review
Gilroy premium outlets offer high end brand names and designer stores at big discounted prices. Parking lot is big and it’s easy to find a parking space. There is a In-n-out burger food chain here. You might find a long queue at the burger’s drive thru.
Wen Clemnt — Google review
modesto representin! wish they didn't tear all the stores down, but can you blame them with this incredible view. snagged this photo at sunset yesterday! #modestoarch
Pants 4 Money — Google review
This outlet mall has quite many stores, scattered in 4 sections. Within each section the stores surround the parking lot in the middle. So the design is very car centric and not quite pedestrian friendly.
Vincent L — Google review
The Gilroy Premium Outlets offer a diverse shopping experience with a wide range of brand-name stores. Shoppers appreciate the variety of discounted high-end and popular brands available. The layout is generally well-organized, making it easy to navigate through the numerous stores. Bargain hunters often find great deals, making it a worthwhile destination for those seeking quality products at discounted prices.
Basu Sarathi — Google review
You would have more choices compared to the ones in the city center, worth driving 30 min. Prices are also somewhat better. The only thing I didn't like is the absence of a direct passage between the two wings of the mall.
Deha Kuran — Google review
This is good place for shopping, only downside is that there are four blocks around the crossing.
Many good outlets(Wilson leather) have been closed after covid
Pradeep Khatri — Google review
The outlets are pretty busy, the stores are good, but the facilities and nonexistent security staff are less to be desired.
Just so I am not totally negative, you can find some great deals, and the individual stores are well kept and clean. Lots of variety and quality items.
Bear Flag Mercantile — Google review
Great range of stores in close proximity. I visited for the Tommy Hilfiger outlet store and stop by whenever I am visiting California from the UK . Feeling peckish Erik's Deli is right next door to the Tommy shop. It's a great place for a coffee and a sandwich . Public toilets also on close proximity .
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Glyn Pettit — Google review
Great selection of stores and outlets for Gilroy. I loved the Calvin Klein store and adidas as well for my favorites but they also have Kate spade, coach, and more. Lucky Brand also has amazing deals for quality denim.
Skyla — Google review
I visited the bath and body store. It has a lot of the new stuff but you can find some discounts on past releases. It is not as discounted on the new items (since supposedly an outlet store,)
Linda Fowler — Google review
All the outlets in one place offering a wide array of discounts. Arranged as three sections with huge parking lot, eateries, restrooms etc makes this a family outing. There are benches and sofas for those who do not want to enter the stores while the family members shop.
Aravind R — Google review
Definitely a place to visit when around. It easily takes a day to Rome around.
There are 145 Brand outlets spread across this area.
Lookout for a deal over there portal so you can avoid so much walking but then miss the deal in the next brand.
They have huge parking space spread across the premises so just look for around if you even don't find instantly.
They have public toilet, look for the Guide board for one nearest to you.
Abhishek ঘোষ (0abhishekghosh0) — Google review
This is a great area to check out. The outlet is located on 4 corners. I was shocked when I realized this. The restrooms are very clean and there are plenty of stalls. The food court (the restrooms are in the same building as the food court) is not open, I'm sure due to Covid.
Mike Harris — Google review
Easy to assess from Santa Clara if you have a car. Good afternoon of shopping!
Lots of stores and options. Some did not have outlet prices but full price that you see in regular store.
jackie burke — Google review
Its been qukte awhile since I've been here its changed alittle not much still a good selection of stores for womenn and men.
Dress clothes and business attire as well as casual. Quite a few shoes stores as well to compliment your wardrobe. Fold wise great..in and out burger 🍔
Just yummy 😋
Mc Donald's for the kids and there is a taco truck on the north side of the outside didn't try but it smelt good.
Most of the stores had some pretty good deals too being as we are changing from winter to spring
Johnny Sanchez — Google review
All the major brands are in one place. There's ample parking. Few restaurants are also nearby. Charging points for EVs are also a plus point. Since the stores are scattered, it's difficult to walk around in summer.
Sprawling over more than 87,000 acres of wild space, this park features canyons & mountain lions.
Such a great place to hike. Beautiful vistas, friendly rangers.. Some shade in summer...bring water.
Richard Hair — Google review
Experience the ultimate adventure at Henry W. Coe State Park's Mount Sizer loop hike, a 15-mile round-trip journey that is considered the toughest in the Bay Area. The challenging route includes four climbs with over 3,500 vertical feet of elevation gain and one of the steepest trails in the region. Get ready to tackle rivers along the way, with water levels reaching up to your knees in some areas and even your bellybutton in others. But don't worry, the water isn't freezing cold 😀.
Gala Gala — Google review
My first time hiking at Henry. W Coe State Park.( January/3/2021).
My hike started from head quarter to China Hole Creek.
It is 11 miles out and back, 1,717 feet of elevation gain.
It starts with downhill all the way and obviously uphill all the way back. it’s mostly narrow trails which make it unique and fun.
This was an absolutely beautiful hike: spectacular views, awesome creek, and not too difficult.
The view at the top of each hill was fantastic , the sign of green went on for miles.
I saw only 5 hikers,1 bicycler, few coyotes, hear several woodpeckers, and some deer.
It is secluded quiet, but very mighty area, those rocks and ferns wall does look nice and has good potential.
China Hole is Kelly Lake,since it’s not enough rain, so not much water left at China Hole. But still worth to spending sometime to hang out, it’s very pretty and peaceful, perfect place for picturesque.
Good hiking shoes, snacks, water, walking sticks,dress up warm since it’s winter.
Great scenery, definitely come back this park for different hikes.
Tina Nguyen — Google review
Stunning views. Hiked to top of Willson peak and back down. Note that trails can be insanely steep, at times exceeding 45 degrees. Worth it though
Nathaniel Holmes — Google review
It was a cloudy and cold day in the Southern Bay Area, so we decided to go hiking. When we drove up the mountain, the sun was shining brightly, and the mountains in the distance were shrouded in clouds and mist. It looked very beautiful. We had a wonderful afternoon hiking here, and it was very relaxing. We like it here.
Lei Yue — Google review
Road was terrible to reach the park location and on the whole hiking, i was troubled by bugs otherwise place is good. Beautiful landscapes and hike was stroller friendly. People were camping and barbecuing too. $8 was the parking fees.
Travelholic Gul — Google review
A great place if you love wildlife! Went here for a walk-in group campsite and saw coyotes, foxes, wild boar, deer, and a tarantula. The park staff was very friendly and helpful, too 🤠
Keith Dilliplane — Google review
Be ready or don't do it. After a 14 mile loop, I was cramping near the end ran out of water. Packed 3 gallons it went quick, the hills are not for the lighthearted they will crush your spirit or attempt to. Incredible scenery and wildlife, plan accordingly and be ready to face the spirit of the hills. I pack in food and thought I was ready, in for a suprise near the last few miles I was cramping, rolled my ankle and had to take so many breaks. Goodluck and good hike!
Dan the man — Google review
Henry Coe is a great escape from the city. Mileage wise, it doesn’t seem that far away but the road past Anderson Lake gets pretty narrow and winding so allow some extra time to get there. The road and limited parking inside the park keeps the crowd size down so the hikes afford some solitude. It’s also interesting to see Anderson Lake look like a lake again instead of a creek basin after being drained for dam repairs. This will likely be temporary because of the major rainstorms this year but was scenic to see.
Doug Hoppe — Google review
Beautiful and peaceful views. Everyone there was very helpful and friendly. Lots of cute wildlife and plenty of fresh air! It’s a huge park so there are a lot of different trails to go on and explore the nature around you! You can see the Mammoth Mountain peaks from here on a clear day 😊
Elizabeth — Google review
The best park I’ve visited in 2024 so far offers a plethora of trails with fantastic views and natural wonders. I’m definitely planning a camping trip here.
Harry Jung — Google review
Beautiful wilderness. Hiked to Mississippi lake, camped the night, and returned the next day. Pay close attention to staying on willow ridge trail near the creek at los cruzeros. I ended up going up to Mahoney Meadows, had to track back, find the trail slightly upstream from the stream crossing, and then go up to willow ridge on the eastern side of the stream (ignoring the sign for lake coit). Take a good map and review route with the rangers.
Took me 7 hours to get to Mississippi lake, with the unplanned detours, for a total of 17 miles. Return hike was 5ish hours for around 13 miles.
Saw wildlife: wild boars, bob cats, and a mountain lion. Happy to report that the wildlife seems disinterested in humans.
Gio Gujarati — Google review
Absolutely beautiful park . Would love to return and backpack for a few days. About 1/2 hour drive from Morgan Hill ( idyllic CA town) . We cut short our stay bc warmer than we anticipated this time of year and I didn’t realize dogs were not allowed on most of the hiking trails prior to arrival 😐These are primitive campsites - only water and vault toilet . Call ahead and ask for suggestions as to best site . The most beautiful sites with amazing views had high wind so be sure to stake your tent securely.
Rebecca Campalans — Google review
Beautiful land. Hiking trails and bike trails. 87,000 acres of land almost completely empty of civilization. Great place to get away from people. You see the occasional hikers bikers or photographers but always friendly. The park rangers are unbelievably nice and can guide you to what trails are possible on the same day or where it is best, depending on the season. Will continue to visit until I have seen everything, and there is a lot of open space to see.
Brian V — Google review
If you are physically able to get out deep into Coe park, it is a truly magical and beautiful place. The terrain is difficult...do not attempt unless you are prepared.
I've been here a few times in the past couple years. It's addicting. This place is great for shooting guns. Shotguns specifically. I like it a lot and the service is great. Also the BBQ is to die for. So delicious. Go there. It's fun.
Tanner Condie — Google review
I’ve been here 3x now, bringing new people in for Irene to teach. Irene is such a good instructor, very patient and very sharp. I noticed that when I follow her instructions to the letter, I never miss! She’s excellent at what she does, and she’s great with kids! My 11-year old daughter managed to hit her targets well because she’s great at following instructions. My 16-year old son looked like a pro after the lessons. This whole exercise is also a great stress reliever! The whole place is like a scene in a postcard - very calming. Drive slowly when you get inside the property as animals cross the paths. You should check it out and try it with a great instructor like Irene. Better yet, include it in your bucket list!
Roela Vazquez — Google review
This was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. I loved how many stations there were and the variety of them all. We went with a very large group and we were able to split up a little and see all of the stations. I would definitely go back.
Morgan Smalling — Google review
This place is awesome. It's in a private valley and is very beautiful. These setups for each shoot we're great. Prices are reasonable. The family and our friends had a blast.
Just make sure to get there early. After 11am on the weekends it gets busy and you may have to wait at the stands. We got there before 9 and had no waiting before 11
Jarrod Sinclair — Google review
Where do I start?
My girlfriend & I are complete shotgun novices. We arrived (following a ringing endorsement from a friend) and Irene took us under her wing. What an amazing person, a credit to her profession. She walked us through the different type of guns, ammunition, how to carry everything correctly. She was patient, personable and just good fun. Not only would I recommend her and this place to anyone to try, I already have!
We'll be back!
PS: training coordinator Ron is another funny & amazing guy. Organizing this from the very off was a breeze and so much fun...before we even got to the course!!
10/10!!
Michael — Google review
What an amazing place. I've been to a number of sporting clay places, but none of them have quite been like Coyote Valley. It's like golf with shotguns. I love how easy they make it to go out and get a round in with your buddies, I plan on brining some more hunting buddies of mine next time.
Matt Heden — Google review
Had a great day here with my partner. We don't have that much experience with shotguns, so we got an introductory lesson from one of the instructors, Gary D. Gary was incredibly helpful and insightful, covering the basics of safety, handling and etiquette, and giving us great tips on our form/posture etc. while we were shooting.
Ben Wallace — Google review
I would give it 5 stars for the maintenance, the park in itself for aesthetics, and the unique shooting stations that I search wide for in regards to rabbits and bird. I, however, am dismayed at the select employee. A tall, blonde, and blue-eyed lady that makes me and others feel rather unwelcome from her uncordial approach. To work customer service is to not wear your feelings as a patch on your shoulder, it is to keep trying and put your own thoughts aside. Practice a little warmth and decency for the next that you like to judge as cover of book. Last I heard you want people to vote to keep you open, make us feel welcome to do so
Dylan R — Google review
Had a work event here and Gary was our groups guide. Super knowledgeable and a great coach. Great established i will definitely go back.
Randy Noe — Google review
Highest quality sporting clay location in central California (possibly the entire state). Great for family, friends, training, business and many other occasions.
Grant Buchwald — Google review
Great experience! We are first time learners and our instructor Irene is awesome! She doesn’t just tell you to do this or that, she tells you why we do this and teaches you how to do it right. With her help I had some great shots.
Shiqi Cao — Google review
Awesome place. Haven't touch a gun since 19 years old. The staff was courtesy. The equipment was great. The price is decent. The court was designed nicely. Haven't been there for a long time. Would like to go back after the pandemic.
Circular arena on the water with a modern glass facade hosting sporting events & live performances.
I have to thank the Stockton Arena for allowing the annual StocktonCon to take place in its venue. It is a great local convention and my family and friends always have a great time when we attend! I have also attended ice hockey games and it is a great place to see a game. The sky boxes are very nice too. The hotel next to the arena is a great place to grab a drink and bite to eat, and enjoy the cool lounge area down by the waterfront!
Major Reaction — Google review
First time there and it was Amazing. Took My 3 year old Granddaughter to see Disney on Ice and we had An Amazing Experience. The show was Wonderfully done and there was plenty if seating.
Melinda Crowe — Google review
Watch our very first hockey game ever. This was a blast. The arena was a great place to visit. Very clean and well setup. Food and beverages was a bit on the expensive side. GO STOCKTON HEAT!
Albert van Lingen — Google review
Nice arena. Very clean and easy parking for only $20 right across the street. Seats are very small, so we were a little crammed. Our elbows were touching. I only bought popcorn and water $7 each. Overall would go again!
angie chavez — Google review
The stadium is alright and decent. Nothing really special to be honest, but it’s a good place to watch Stockton Kings games. There aren’t really many venues inside the stadium plus the food here is much cheaper, which is good. The stadium is much smaller when I got through and doesn’t seem to be crowded here. Not much hype here, but it’s okay.
Ivan Baradi — Google review
If you've never been to a hockey game or an avid hockey fan, I would encourage you to attend a Stockton Heat Game. This AHL team is top notch and they are currently #1 in their division and perhaps in the entire league.
There really is not a bad seat in the arena. For a great family adventure, enjoy a hockey game!
Gary Burns — Google review
Great concert. Many concession stands open. We loved our time there. We expected homeless around the area. There were none and the waterfront was clean.
Bonnie Porter — Google review
The arena is not like those big,big ones where you can't see the performers on stage. It's a long drive from San Mateo but would love to go back and see my favorite bands this summer :).
Leeza — Google review
Fun for the grandsons walking around looking at the different vendor's wares and taking pictures with other characters. We went Sunday afternoon and it was not crowded. We will go again!
Sally Maloy — Google review
Great place to see a concert! Easy to get to from freeway, ample free parking within close walking distance, loved the numerous smaller concessions and restrooms with smaller quicker lines rather than waiting in loooong lines at larger venues that only have a few giant concession stands. Friendly staff and reasonably priced drinks & food!
Mariana Cangelosi — Google review
The Floor 💺 experience was Awesome ❗️
And, i sang the National Anthem 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you, Stockton Kings ❣️❣️
Miss Kindred — Google review
Great place for a concert, whether it's for one artist or several. Wide enough space for walking throughout the arena. Clean. Parking is clean and not hard on a car's tires or suspension.
Unfortunately, there is little to no security to ensure any valuables left inside a car is safe. So better to put items that can't be taken into the arena, in the trunk.
It's a little off the beaten path, not in the safest neighborhood, and a little hard to get out of once the event is over, but it's manageable.
Having multiple vendor booths for a artists merchandise, is easy and does not overlap with attendees standing in concession lines. A plus!
Concession only accepts credit cards, no cash.
The arena, itself is great for concerts, even the seats on the sides have a good viewing of the stage, and sitting in these seats won't even cause neck problems.
Security is pretty decent, nice, friendly. A few of the guards on the night I went, were a little rude, and invasive. Like they didn't know to keep their mouth shut or their voice down to a whisper, instead it was like they were at a boxing match cheering a boxer on, it was really disruptive.
And the people who worked the Concession Stand, they were really nice, friendly, patient and helpful.
Pam — Google review
Bert's show was hilarious as well as a guest appearance from 209's own Nate Diaz.
Scott R. Racadio — Google review
Really love this place both inside and outside next to the river. Attended Disney on ice, that was an amazing show
Chandana Roy — Google review
The place is HUGE!! Great acoustics! And if you wait to eat when you leave, there are food carts that have really good hot fresh dogs, sausage and grilled veggies. Cash, charge, pay pal and venmo.
Georgy Pike — Google review
Pretty nice arena. Parking was great, it wasn't sold out, but it's accessible. We watched the Stockton Kings and the kids loved it. The mascot would sign an autograph when a kid caught him alone, but it would always form a line. So he would tap his wrist like it was time to go. But, he tried. But I think he signed some after the game, also
3 stories of galleries with paintings by noted 20th-century artists & exhibits on local history.
Nice, well collected museum to visit. Free admission with BFA card on first weekend of every month.
Cashflow RE Diana Lovetravel — Google review
Exceptional, quaint and intimate fine art museum! We were more than impressed with the collection at the Haggin.
We strolled and took our time in each exhibit, taking in history and seriously magnificent works of art. The Haggin is a hidden gem not to be missed!
I recommend the museum store for interesting gifts, too.
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cheryl Cardamon — Google review
A great way to spend two hours, learn about Stockton history, and enjoy a beautiful art collection.
Manuel Hernandez (Manny) — Google review
Very well done! It’s been some years since we last visited this museum & the improvements are quite impressive. The bright open interior accentuates the high ceilings, wood panel flooring, decorative moulding. The Fine Arts are beautifully showcased, telling an elegant story. The Historical Collection amazingly preserved. The Sci Fi Collection an amusing addition. Bonus: We went on “Free Saturday”, which happens once monthly.
L C — Google review
This is a must visit if you want to see the history of Stockton. From paintings 🖼 to vintage photographs 📸 to Native Americans history. Super cheap and it will take a good amount of time to see all three levels. Check it out
Dion Simmons — Google review
No spoilers but there is a freaky trunk on the basement with a macabre story… Don't judge the museum by the outside, there is no parking lot, its surrounded by a park where many ppl go, but when I stepped in, it felt like a complete different World. A contrast of local history and old tractors with beautiful paintings and sculptures from late 1800. Downstairs the rooms you look in through a window are so incredibly well put together and your mind travels back in time for a bit. As well as amazing Native American art…Highly recommend a visit, park on the streets and walk through the park to the front door. Its great, Im telling you.
Maurice Almay — Google review
Lots of history in stockton.
Beautiful place to spend on a nice warm Sunday
With family.
Gorgeous paintings and fun activities for kids to do.
Imtiaz Khan — Google review
This is a world-class museum that is oddly located in Stockton California. They have an amazing collection of Leyendecker paintings. Some other fantastic artwork as well. I rank this art museum well above San Diego art museum. The staff is very friendly. Parking is on the street surrounding the park, it’s a short walk to the museum.
Paul Whitacre — Google review
Great museum. I had to kill some time while my car was getting fixed and the 4 hours flew by. Great view into the history of Stockton
Ian Chronister — Google review
I joined a senior group as a caregiver on my little adventure. If you enjoy art and displays of local vintage artifacts this museum holds some information you might find interesting enough to check out. From agriculture, to Stocktons harbor along with a Native American exhibit. They even have a gift shop toward the end if your looking for a souvenir or memory to take home with you.
Elevators for the disabled and sturdy stairs for others willing to take that extra step. Restrooms inside as well as out in the park surrounding the area. Pop up shops sometimes selling snacks and refreshments. A small but fascinating place to unwind letting your mind explore the creativity and love of passionate people.
N B — Google review
The art museum is just about the right size. The history museum is a little small. However, you can get into both for the same very low price, and they complement each other. I have been three times, and I have enjoyed the traveling exhibits each time.
The Tech Museum of Innovation is a popular museum in downtown San Jose with exhibits on cyber-security, app development and more. It's located next to the historic Montgomery Theater and is the perfect place for anyone interested in gadgets.
Really fun and highly interactive place with 3 floors, the first floor is the place to check-in either with your membership card, online or on-site purchase, IMAX, and the souvenir shop; the second floor with the exhibit of human body and organs, and other tech activities; the underground is a place that you may have experienced hand-made creativity and other games. Definitely is a ideal place for kids to releasing energy and to kill the time for at least 3 hours! After stamping on the card of the nearby parking lot next to the Marriott by the staff of the Tech Interactive, you will enjoy the most great deal with $5 a day for the parking! Strongly recommend this place.
Angel Hou — Google review
This is the best museum to visit with children on a rainy day. As an experiential museum, a wide variety of tech activities are possible. All-day parking in the attached parking lot is $5.
Irene “MJ” Kim — Google review
Great place for all ages to learn and experience the beauty of science and technology. Fun, interactive exhibits including a challenge to build a contraption that catapults balls as far and high as you can. Awesome place. It also has a built in IMAX theater, but it doesn't play blockbuster type movies. Had a blast here.
Jay Tee — Google review
Had a great day! Lots of cool exhibits for the kids to inspire them to enjoy science. Our 8 year old grandson said that it was the best day! Parking is an adventure. There are a couple of lots that are $5 with validated with admission. The restaurant is reasonable and decent mix of food. Adults can get in free admission on the 1st weekend of the month with a Bank of America card. There are Groupon and Veteran discounts.
Christopher Divens — Google review
Came down as a chaperone for a school field trip. I do love science museums and this one was no disappointment. There was quite a variety exhibits to interact with I just wish we had more time.
We took part in the physics roller coaster class that the kids really enjoyed. The living colors lab was also very insightful.
If you for get to bring your lunch the cafe has plenty of options.
Jason Moore (SirArgonaut) — Google review
This is definitely an ages 5-15 place. They have a lot of interesting interactive exhibits focused on science related topics. This is definitely a great place to bring your kids.
Mr. George — Google review
Fun and educational for both kids and adults. The IMAX movie is awesome and worth revisiting.
Henry Wang — Google review
We bought tickets to see Beautifica, and the show was great. BUT, if you don't want to enjoy it, buy the normal tickets. You'll have to wait outside in a very long line to enter, and then wait even longer for people with VIP tickets to go in first. When you finally get inside, there are hardly any good seats left near the front.
I understand the difference between VIP and regular tickets, but this was a terrible experience. I'll never go back. It felt very rude.
Mark Hassin — Google review
We thoroughly enjoyed the interactive experiences here. It covers lots of important topics that other places don't have, such as environment protection and sustainability etc. A must if you have young kids visiting San Jose.
A K — Google review
If you come for a movie the parking and snack situations leave much to be desired. This is the only snack line and seats kinda gave me a headache :(
Mark Teffeteller — Google review
I can’t entirely imagine what demographic this really hits with, but it wasn’t my husband and I and definitely isn’t toddlers.
Some may say I should have known better, but from what I saw on the website- there were enough lights and electricity to make it seem interesting. My tech-centered husband was most excited, and he too was disappointed.
With a Groupon, this cost over $80 for me, my husband and our toddler. I would say it was the equivalent of an expo with lots of booths and large posters of words to read. Go to learn something, don’t go for entertainment. That was our bad.
We have a planetarium in our area at home that is free and infinitely cooler than this place. Needless to say, I’m disappointed.
I’m sure someone out there would like it, but like I said- don’t go for the entertainment factor
Hilary Cavanaugh — Google review
Super cool with lots of hands on activities for kids
Helen M — Google review
Amazing local museum. We went during the week (but on the local schools' winter break) so it wasn't too busy. The "Solve for Earth" exhibit that launched last year is breathtaking. It was surprisingly emotional watching my young son "fix" the Earth by turning dials on the Connections Wall. Just really beautifully done.
The museum seems a bit run down, we tried a number of things that didn't work, but it's so interactive and gets so much traffic that things are bound to break I suppose. Really glad we took the day to visit.
I think the museum is really more of a sweet spot for 9-12 year olds (understanding most of the exhibits requires a lot of reading and the topics are quite complex), but we still got a lot out of it, and the space is fun to explore. Had it been any more busy it would have been a bummer because queues form at the most interactive exhibits even with relatively low capacity.
Appreciated the little café as well so we could grab a snack!
The SAP Center is a huge indoor arena in San Jose, California that is well known for being home to the San Jose Sharks hockey team. It has also been used for large concerts and events, such as Disney on Ice when I was a kid. The arena always has a lot of excitement going on, and its perfect if youre looking for an unforgettable experience while in San Jose.
The SAP Center at San Jose is an awesome space/arena. It’s a nicely built facility for the San Jose Sharks 🦈 hockey team and it’s a great venue spot for the many concerts 🎶 that play there. The facility looks clean and operations are run well. There are plenty of parking options around the SAP center as well. Acoustics in the center are great for these concerts.
Clinton Tran — Google review
Absolutely amazing venue to host a party at. I was fortunate enough to spend the evening in one of the Penthouse Suites. The food was amazing with dishes of chicken, ribs, pork slices, and pizza. They waited until all the guests arrived and brought amazing platters of Sushi. There was a huge tub of delicious popcorn to snack on all game long.
I went there for a Sharks game and was grateful to see them finish with a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. How wild is it to say I saw the Sharks battle the Jets on ice. A rather Shakespearean affair set up with a dramatic evening. All the world is truly a Stage and we are merely players as the playwright would say.
I highly recommend obtaining a parking pass for the ABC lot because it made life so much easier pulling in and leaving. The people at the ticket were kind and courteous at the entrance and carried the smiles as we left as well. SAP Center really is a top notch venue for entertainment. It was my first, but it will not be my last time. Thanks for a great time.
Josh Klaus — Google review
This is Sharks territory! I love SAP Center. I have never had a bad trip. I go at least once a year to a Sharks game with my lady and we have a blast. Just the vibe of the stadium and the fans gets even her going at a game. If you have never been. Go. Look up the next game and Go! I promise you'll be happy you did.
Jon White — Google review
I live just a short walk away and it’s a great venue. I’ve worked for venues for years and always feel safe here. The employees always pay attention to things around them. It’s just the right size that any seat is a good seat here. I’ve gone for a concert back in December, a hockey game, and Disney on ice. You can also pay a little less by going to the box office to buy tickets.
Update: Watch out in what section you buy for. Sat in section 120 last night for Blink 182 and the leg room was worse then a spirit airline flight. I was in shock I’ve never seen a venue with leg room that bad. I don’t remember the previous event I attended having space that little. Will definitely make me think twice about coming to another show. If we’re paying the amount of money and fees we do to attend live events we should at the very least not feel like we’re sitting with our knees to our chests
Kennedy F — Google review
🎶 Luis Miguel’s concert at the SAP Center in San Jose was an energetic blend of versatility, passion, and timeless hits. His powerful vocals, stage presence, and visual spectacle left the crowd exhilarated. If you ever get a chance to see him live
"🎉 Step into the SAP Center and get ready for a wild ride! From thrilling sports action to heart-pounding concerts, this place is buzzing with energy. Great views, tasty eats, and awesome staff make every visit unforgettable. Don't miss out – it's a must-visit spot for fun-seekers of all kinds! 🏒🎶"
Stinger GT2 tv — Google review
Sharks for the win!! Goals! Such a fun venue. Whether you're coming for a game or a show, you’ll have a blast.
They have lots of tasty food options. Today, I chose smoking pig BBQ. Burnt ends, baked beans, and cornbread. The Kernel has the best freshly popped popcorn.
MJ Stearns - Your Local Real Estate Expert — Google review
I was eating dinner at a local restaurant and noticed the Sharks were playing on TV. So after dinner I walked to the stadium, bought a ticket, and got to see the second and third periods! Good fun on a random adventure. Nice stadium too.
Ken Schulz — Google review
We came to the SAP Center for a Bellator MMA fight and it was such a good time. We sat in section 128 and our view was great. Seats are comfortable and I like that the stairs are not steep. Parking for our event was $30. Plenty of food & drink concession stands. Restrooms have many stalls and are clean. Sound is great and the temperature is perfect. There was no staff guiding us to our seats so people were getting confused but it wasn't hard to find. Overall, we had a great experience at this beautiful venue.
Betty H — Google review
Watched the Jurassic World Live Tour here and it was awesome! Easy parking, clean seats and a great view.
Omar Epps — Google review
FANTASTIC time last night at the SAP Center (Shark Tank, for those of use from the SF East Bay) seeing Duran Duran!! Venue was great but I've been here before other events. This time tho, we paid extra for the "Jack Daniel's Lounge" before the show for a "special experience"w/food & drinks & early entry. We were celebrating our Birthdays. It was really worth it. Food was WAY better than I expected. They said "appetizers" on the ticket but what they served was more like a meal. Had a regular single bar, but also 3 "themed" drinks related to DD songs. And I have to say, our seats were EXCELLENT! (thank you, Ticketmaster 😉) As a LONG TIME DD Fan (since 1982), these were some of the best we've had in a long time. DD was EPIC & it was awesome seeing Nile Rogers & CHIC for the 1st time live.
Rochelle Maselli — Google review
We had a great time at the SAP center. I like that its on the smaller side. All seats have been great. Monster Jam was the best!! The food is good and the staff at the SAP center always seem to be friendly and very helpful.
TheBayArea831 — Google review
I remember when it was built. I remember when the Sharks were born. I have been here for many epic hockey battles and many amazing concerts as well! And one really terrible one (Kanye West 🤮). All-in-all, though, I've had countless incredible times here. Great venue!
Wolfman Brody — Google review
What a beautiful building! I enjoyed my 1st hockey game here today. The weather was gorgeous. The seat tickets were cheap but extremely tight seatings. You'd have to get up for your neighbors to walk by. Other than that, the food was okay. There were plenty of drinks, alcohol and non alcohol. There were self checkout for some snack stations. There was plenty of vendors with merchandise to sell. There was even an ice cream and taco vendor. I will definitely be back with my kids.
Pachee Thao — Google review
The Sharks game was awesome! I loved how the arena really glowed with the lights, San Jose won 2 to 1, they played great music, and the arena itself was beautiful! Without doubt I strongly recommend going if you are in San Jose! Have a great day!🏒🥅❤️⛸️😃🦈🇺🇸
Jack Carello — Google review
A TIME WAS HAD!
This is the second West Coast concert I've attended that features multiple artists. Whether you're sitting in the stands or on the floor, the sound is perfect. The security staff is professional, and the bathrooms were clean. The parking lot was super easy to navigate and exit from.
I didn't eat this time, so I can't say anything about the food venues.
I love this venue and will definitely return. 🎶 🎤 💃
Lorraine E. Aldridge — Google review
We had an amazing time watching Justin Timberlake. Everything was well-organized, and we didn't have to wait in any lines. Safe.
Caroline Scholles — Google review
The SAP Center is such a great place to watch the Sharks play. Every seat has a very good view of the game.
Anthony Baroni — Google review
Awesome place! My son and I went to watch SJ SHARKS. Highly recommend the brisket nachos at the BBQ place for snacks!! Don't forget vote!
T🇺🇸R🇺🇸U🇺🇸M🇺🇸P 2024!!!!
Armando Gaston Rayo — Google review
Really great staff here. They're fun and bounce well into any situation. The stadium has great viewing angles no matter what seats you get. The Sharks are currently tanking right now so, ya know, tickets are cheap. But they aren't tanking in the right way, so ya know, they're actually just legit bad. Either way, go here anyways, if only once.
Khiem Nguyen — Google review
Great venue, easy parking access, lots of things to do in and around the SAP Center. There was plenty of food & beverages options to choose from, we picked pizza and beers. Had fantastic seats for the Sharks Game! Lots of fellow fans were cordial and energetic, and We Won!!! Staff was attentive and very helpful. Definitely worth a trip!!!
Lodi Lake is a waterfront park that provides various outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, kayaking, and nature programs. Additionally, the park offers chartered river tours for those who want to explore the area. Visitors can bring their dogs along and enjoy playing ball or paddling together. There is a large field where dogs can run freely while visitors relax on benches in the nearby off-leash dog area. It would be convenient if there were restrooms near the dog area too.
I absolutely Lodi Lake! Kayaking up the river is my favorite! I take my dog. We paddle, we play ball, we paddle some more.
My family takes their dogs many days a week. It would be nice if there were bathrooms over by the off leash dog area, and maybe a couple benches.
We're excited that they're mowing the large field where the dogs run. It's so nice to walk out there!
Private User — Google review
Beautiful park, lots of tables and places to bbq.. They also have a separate walking trail near the lake that looks like a forest.
Van Dockery — Google review
Nice, relaxing place to go to. (Most times. Sometimes there is a lot of sketchy activity.) There's a really neat nature trail with plenty of wildlife to see. There are many different picnic areas with very nice views of the lake. Most of it is dog friendly, though I wish more of it was. Many of the family picnic spots are not dog friendly. Still a great walk to take and enjoy the views.
SV — Google review
This is a good hike for beginners and children especially. There are always deer every time I go there about 13 of them to be exact. I like the water front as well, it's beautiful.
Alissa Hubbard — Google review
1st time at Lodi Lake it was so relaxing and beautiful seen lots of squirrels and ducks and geese I would definitely recommend this place to anyone
Jessica Gonzales — Google review
I've been coming here since I was a little kid. Nice park with plenty of shaded picnic areas. Of course, there's the lake and river. Can't forget about the bike/walk trial. Perfect to take morning walks.
Bruce Thao — Google review
I found a spot away from everyone; it was so nice music playing. I made a cold vegan cheese and turkey sandwich. it reminded me of having a picnic when I was younger and bought back some great times.
Tory T — Google review
Went with my grandkids and 1 of my sons and daughter in law. We went on a nature hike. I used my scooter and still had a great time. Very well kept.
Amelia Littleford — Google review
Lots of walking space for pets on a leash. ,the pets humans and space for barbeque , pick nick tables , built in BBQ grills . We were there only for a short time . But I will return to fish .
Lawrence Fanelli — Google review
The main areas of the lake are pretty clean and kept up well.
The nature area is okay on the main paths.
There are always ducks around, and it is usually pretty easy to spot some deer in the nature trail area.
There is a boat launch in the back which i guess is good if you have a boat, canoe, jet skies, or paddle boards.
There is a bike repair station in the front, not sure how good it is, never used it.
The downsides -
All this nice looking water, and you're not allowed to use it unless it's the few hours a year that the beach area is open. Or you have a boat, canoe, jet skies, or paddle boards. Otherwise you're not allowed to swim, to cool off in the water, which is all the more frustrating if you are into cold water immersion or just want to swim in the lake area for exercise or fun. Nope the water is reserved for people who are willing or able to spend money on or are able to transport a boat, canoe, jet skies, or paddle boards.
The nature areas are hit and miss but mostly miss. Once you leave the main path. There is trash everywhere, everyone of homeless people in the back easily accessible hidden areas. Lots of empty alcohol containers. On nice days or warm days you will run into lots of drinking, and bud smoking. Not as kid friendly as it used to be.
The bathrooms are old, not well lit, and are hit and miss when it comes to cleanliness.
L None — Google review
I'm a bit sad that they're temporarily closed but I love going there when it's open
Ryan D — Google review
Morning trips here are the best for sunrise times. Not crowded and there is alot of parking. Later on, it is pretty busy. Great place for relaxing kayak trips up the river and watching turtles, ducks and geese. Lots of fish jumping too! Nice, flat hiking trails too.
Jill — Google review
Very beautiful calm and serene lake. We visited it on the way to lake tahoe for breakfast but felt it was really worth the break.. otherwise we would have missed this beautiful lake.
mahima prabhu — Google review
We had a good time .
Beach was closed last day was Labor Day. The lake was huge I believe there are 3 lakes , got to see deers, and caught a 🐸.
Cost was $5.00.
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! This was a beautiful discovery 😍 of fine wines. Home grown here in Lodi. Friendly atmosphere, with charming gathering places, in various corners of their courtyard. There was even a Vineyard that you could walk through to educate oneself on. Well layed out, be sure to add it to your bucket list of things to do whenever you're in this neck of California. Follow me and catch up on all my sites and places to just sto into. Check out "Beautiful Places in Hawaii"...enjoy! Ciao for now.
Harold Perry — Google review
A wonderful selection of local wines are available for tasting in a large space. Service from staff was excellent. There appears to be a hotel near the tasting area and a nice coffee bar next to it.
Douglass Brown — Google review
The staff there were friendly. After the wine tasting, we bought 2 bottles of wine, that were very well packed for us. When I just arrived home and opened the package, I found the expensive wine club exclusive Heavy Hitter Petite Sirah was not sealed. I talked to the manager the next day and he explained some wineries simply send in their wines to the visitor center with the bottles not sealed. This exposes a safety concern to us, because the content of the bottle could be easily changed. It was said there were some environmental concerns with the foil sealing. If so, there should be some sort of replacement like wax sealing. Wine sold with the bottles not even sealed in any way is not acceptable.
Y Shen — Google review
Helpful, knowledgeable and nice staff help you get a great overview of what makes Lodi wines special and suggestions on which wines and wineries might suit your style and budget
Amy — Google review
It was a short stop but hubby and I enjoyed this visit. Waited for them to open so we can buy some wine before meeting a friend. Great Memories, lovely place!
Cherry B. — Google review
Thank you Brooke, we were so glad to have this fantastic experience tasting a little bit of Lodi during my work trip! This is such a brilliant concept to have in town. I appreciated it so much! Lodi does not disappoint with their wines and we will be back in the area for sure, cheers!
Maggie Shipe — Google review
We went to pickup our club order. Did a tasting of three wines. Did not disappoint.
Sandy Ruoff — Google review
Great place to stop by to teste local wines and to have an intellectual conversation. Paul was a great and knowledgeable host!
Valery Polyakov — Google review
Visited for the pick up party which was well attended this year. Good food catered by Wine and Roses restaurant/hotel next door and a good selection of wine tastings from N2, Michael Klouda etc. We enjoy the wine club here because we get 4 reds from different member wineries each quarter. Recommend visiting and tasting.
Bruce Hall — Google review
The older woman with dark hair and glasses working at the wine tasting counter was very rude to us. We were trying to figure out our shuttle pick up location. When we returned to the visitor center from the hotel staff who sent us back to her for clarification she turned to customers she was waiting on and said “Oh, they’re back” in a very snotty way even though our communication towards her had been very friendly and upbeat. She told us she couldn’t help us and we should wait outside (in the cold) even though the visitor center was empty. Then, a man in a blue vest jacket came out from the back area and said our shuttle would pick us up in front of the center and we could wait inside where it was warm. The older lady changed her demeanor at that point and echoed what he said. So rude and poor representation of the Lodi wine community. This experience was a birthday celebration and our first time visiting Lodi to spend money. Poor behavior from one human being to another. Thanks for that. Here’s a tip: treat people with dignity and respect! Stop making baseless judgements on the way people look or dress because they don’t match your IDEAL client.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum houses one of the largest collections of Egyptian artifacts in western North America. The museum has exhibits from pre-dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era, and also features a replica 18th dynasty Rosicrucian Peace Garden.
Very interesting museum. If you can’t go to Egypt anytime soon and really need to feed your curiosity about ancient Egyptians, this place will definitely help. They covered a lot, very well planned place. Amazing collections. Easily can spend a day. Outdoor gardens are amazing. It wasn’t that crowded at all. Ticket prices are fair and totally worth it.
Ru Ra — Google review
Recommend to download their app and get the audio tour. Description in museums are self-explanatory. Some portions of exhibition reminds of movie The mummy. They have nice outdoor spaces as well.
Sunita Khanal — Google review
I didn't know this museum was here. Anywho, this place is awesome. It is surprisingly much larger than it looks from outside the compound. Inside the museum, there are plenty of authentic artifacts and relics to look at and to read about. The tomb replica were you walk-thru was a nice touch and gave it an immersive experience. Will definitely go back since it's local.
BikeTrails WaggingTails — Google review
When 1st looking into visiting, google hinted at the average stay time of 2 hrs. I stayed nearly 5 hrs and really enjoyed both the grounds and the museum (I'm a bit of an art history nerd). They allow in & out privileges, too. Parking is free, easy, and nearby. The art is incredible.
Michon Garemani — Google review
Great museum with many gorgeous artifacts. It was quite busy this Sunday, but we were able to see all exhibits at our leisure. Don't miss the tour through the tomb. It's worth your time. The exterior is absolutely wonderful.
Marion Backbier — Google review
If you are in San Jose, this museum you should visit. It's a cool place for family too. If you drive to this museum, there are two free parking (on Chapman St) behind the museum. Must visit the garden, it is beautiful. The biggest hibiscus tree I have not ever seen. If it's your first time, please stop the section behind the reception. The video shows the introduction of this museum. I love the idea they have their own app. It's so interesting to learn from this app and visit every sections. My trip for this museum was around 2.5 hrs. Love it. Strong recommend!
Ella Zhang — Google review
I've been coming here off and on since I was a kid and honestly nothing has changed and that's totally okay because now I have my own kid and he was so excited to just be around somewhere that had what was to him "monsters". We explored inside first and then afterwards he got to do all the running around in the garden.
Vanessa C — Google review
This museum is a hidden gem and houses a wealth of history. My family and I visited late in the day and we were only able to see the main building. However, we did take a quick walk around the gardens which are beautiful. We will return to see the library next time.
Sydney Hayes-Roc — Google review
Very Cool! Tons to see and read. Very Large Exihbit. Make sure you have at least 2 hours or more, to really see everything.
The staff were professional and friendly.
I highly recommend this museum for all ages. A great place to take your family.
I recommend bringing ear pods or headphones, so that you can do the audio part, through your cel phone.
Parking was pretty easy in the back. We went on the weekend.
Enjoy.
Michael Farley — Google review
You could easily lose sense of time if you are here at Rosicrucian's. It is a quaint place , telling you the history of one of the oldest & very impressive civilization on earth ! They also conduct workshops to engage visitors of all ages. Fortunately, on the day of my visit they had mummification workshop, where folks were given a kit with fake organs to wear like a jacket and the experts explained the process of mummification. It was fun and very educational. The artifacts, slabs, sculptures and the overall experience is very authentic. Also enjoy their peace garden, just roam around and you would be transferred into another world.
If you get tired or need to step outside for a hot beverage, there is a Starbucks just around the corner , roughly 200 ft down the road.
You must plan your next visit soon.
Mahesh Singhal — Google review
Great time, the self-guided tour was easy to follow. Accessibility can be a bit challenging, but they have ramps for all the stairs. The gardens are beautiful! So many ancient artifacts. The passport book is great for kids
Savvy Reader — Google review
I can say that I thoroughly recommend this museum for all groups of all ages. The curation is diverse and entertaining. There are guided and self-guided tours with a passport system to keep track of what you've done. There are interactive games for you to play and the area itself is free to browse.
They maintain their grounds well, you can tell a lot goes into keeping this place looking prim and proper. There's complimentary parking on the side and ample street parking all around.
Khiem Nguyen — Google review
Highlight for me when visiting this museum? The Egyptian tomb beneath it. The audio gave a detailed explanation of what I saw on the walls. This museum has plenty of beautiful relics, models of archaeological sites, sarcophagus, and even an outdoor garden to enjoy. You won't regret visiting this museum of you are into Egyptian history.
Manny Ortiz — Google review
The tour of a replica Egyptian burial tomb was the best part. Very old aesthetic, inside the museum. A good amount of the museum is about death, coffins, and mummies. The lighting inside is very dim. The outside garden could be kept better. There are some nice Egyptian fixtures out there. Parking is free with a lot behind the building.
T. Farris — Google review
Pretty nice Collection! They have a helpful guided tour too. Wish they had lunch options on site and were stroller friendly.
Swetha Chellappa — Google review
My husband and I visited this museum about a year ago during our vacation. It was super interesting with lots to see and read inside. Also did the fun, little guided tour through the "tomb". The garden landscape outside was neat too.
Pineapple Princess — Google review
This museum is amazing. I highly recommend a visit. The gardens are so beautiful and peaceful, and the museum's exhibits are fascinating. The overall feel of the place is wonderful! The staff was really nice too. Thank you to the organization that offers this to the community. It is a thoughtful and treasured gift!
Michelle M — Google review
Amazing hidden gem in the heart of San Jose. I have lived in the area for years and never thought much of going to this. It looks small from the outside but like the ancient pyramids, there's more than meets the eye! There are actually several levels inside, including an underground tunnel and recreation of a tomb deep within the catacombs. The grounds are much more extensive than what can be seen from the street and are nothing short of spectacular, including sculptures, fountains and ancient Egyptian symbols hidden amongst the myriad trees and swaying Papyrus. I'm so glad I finally went with my family! It's also reasonably priced and they even offer discounts for students, veterans and more. Do yourself a favor and take a trip through ancient history to visit Egypt in your backyard!
Marc Kleinmaier — Google review
Fantastic collection of historic items and insightful remnants. Everything from collected pieces of tools and wares, to scale models of various buildings and temples, to even some full-body preserved remains. There's lots to see here, and it's all presented really well. There's also a guided walking tour through a mock-up of an Egyptian tomb, which is absolutely worth checking out (though it can be a bit claustrophobic in some areas). Absolutely worth the visit, and it's also worth it to check out the gardens outside the main building as well.
Nikolas Hayes — Google review
Very nice place not to expensive
$10 for adults over 18
And discounts for children under 18 and college students or Military
Was pretty busy. But amazing
ALOT to see outside as well Friendship Gardens and Koi fish on the water. Very pleasant trip.
JR FLORES — Google review
What a beautifully curated museum with fine attention to detail and thorough respect to all of the artifacts!
There is literally so much to see and read! It took us about 3 hours to get through the in door portion of the museum.
Please make sure to spend some time in the beautiful tranquil garden and relax, eat a picnic lunch or read a book. You won't regret it!
Brianna — Google review
This is our second time here and it was just as fun as the first time!! The exhibits are so informative and well laid out. We always learn something new!
Must go into the Tomb it is so cool but a little dark to give the effect of being underground. So many details to look at. There is a room with diagrams of different life styles, like the queen in her room, or carpenters building, a family having dinner, etc. The details in the displays are so great and well done!
Entrance cost $20 for two people and we spent a whole afternoon here. There are outside grounds you have access to before paying to enter the museum part. The outside grounds are beautiful, clean and relaxing. You could take a book and sit out there for hours!
We will be back. Also staff was so friendly!
K M — Google review
Great museum to visit with kids! They have a passport book and stamps for kids to collect and it was fun way to keep them engaged.
The highlight for me was the rock cut tomb! It felt very realistic and an experience that I wasn't expecting to get in a museum. We went on a weekday, and there was a guided tour of the tomb that I highly recommend!
Rashmi Ramaswamy — Google review
Great place for an Egypt enthusiast. I didn't see a gift shop, but we may have missed it. We enjoyed the indoor displays as well as the gardens. I'd highly recommend!
Teresa Breon — Google review
Educative museum that contains way more inside than what it seems on the outside, with an actual preserved mummy! The grounds are beautiful too with many paths through greenery. Can be quite busy on the weekends.
Bo Han Zhu — Google review
Best and one of the only Egyptian museums around. Many genuine artifacts. They have a very good current exhibition on Alchemy from the ancient world. $10 bucks gets you in so it's also one of the cheapest ways to spend a few hours.
Saiho Kwan — Google review
The museum is very cool. Grandkids enjoyed it. The tomb tour was fun. Two tour guides did a very good job.
But they need to hire a grounds keeper. Part of the experience is enjoying the outside areas. I couldn't because it is in such poor condition and the pond is so dirty. I was very upsetting to see the 2 Koi fish in disgusting dirty water. The peaceful garden was definitely not peaceful.
The Winchester Mystery House is a sprawling landmark built by Sara Winchester in the late 1800's. It is said to be haunted by the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles, and contains many strange features designed to confuse ghosts.
Cool tour. The tour guides were amazing. I highly recommend taking the extra tour after taking the first tour, it made the overall experience that much better. Gift shop to shooting range, axe throwing to house tour, this site holds a lot of adventure to be had.
Warning: I and my guests experienced paranormal activity while in the house. My experience was not nearly as bad as my guests but be aware, paranormal experiences are possible and my not be suitable for all people.
Drew Lichty — Google review
In March we took the House tour and loved it. We came back in July to take the Walk With Spirits Tour.
We had a blast! We love the tours here. Staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. The house is amazing, great for those into history and spirits.
We bought our tickets online prior, which made it so easy, no wait at all. Highly recommend all of the tours they offer here.
Sheri Mccolloch — Google review
I absolutely love the house. It's cute, quirky, and inspiring. However the tickets were way overpriced, considering it wasn't even the whole house and the inside was incredibly hot (I get that AC is quite impossible but feel like some of the money on the ticket could be spent on more and better fans), and that the tour is quite short for the price (the turnaround rate is high, which again I get, but I wish we had more time to check out every room, instead of being rushed by the next tour.) Worth visiting and it was super fun, but get ready to spend.
Yu Jung Hou — Google review
We were in San Jose for a concert and found the Winchester Mystery House while searching for things to do during the day, and I'm glad we did. The one hour tour was great, and our tour guide gave us some great history while injecting a lot of humor as well. It was a really good time, and we enjoyed learning about and seeing the house. All of the different features meant to confuse the ghosts were fun to see.
(They were set up for a Halloween event, so some of my photos have those items in there that normally aren't set up.)
Jamie Lawson — Google review
Definitely a must see in San Jose, I attended a walk with the spirits tour. It lasted around 1 hour, or guide Katy was kind and very informative. The tour takes you through a lot of the house and there’s tight spots where you have to duck and wear a hard hat. So if you have mobility issues it could be a little challenging. Theres also stairs to climb. But overall a great tour. My group had a lot of fun!
Kennedy F — Google review
It was interesting, the house was a novelty and a fun piece of history. Sarah, our guide, was nice and very knowledgeable. My other thoughts: the tour ran about 90 minutes, which was a little long for me at the end, though the most elaborate rooms are at the end so it ends on a high note. The price is very high, totalling $90 for the two of us. I've been to a lot of historic monuments, palaces, castles, etc. and that's the highest price I've ever seen. I don't think it's worth it-as a comparison, the Tower of London or Westminster Abbey is almost half the price. Interesting, but priced too high. Tickets sell out so you might want to reserve online.
Michelle Mitton — Google review
We were there on March 12, 2024. Amazing house. We loved some of the woodworking details. Sarah had put a lot of thought into the details of the house. Some things weird, like stairs going up but nowhere, walls behind doors, etc. Our guide was knowledgeable. I would like to see a smaller group (about 4-5 persons less) so everyone can get into the rooms. Loved the bedroom areas
If you are in the area, you must visit. We enjoyed it.
Pam Sulak — Google review
We did an afternoon tour on a weekday. Drove there and was able to purchase tickets for the next tour. Each tour lasted about an hour and it was packed with fun facts about the house.
I highly recommend this tour. Very unique house full of mystery and history. My kids and I all enjoyed it. Our guide was awesome!
Sharon Black — Google review
This place is amazing. We were fortunate to go during the narrow window of time when they were offering an extended version of the tour to areas that are usually off limits. Very cool. The tower room with the crazy acoustics was probably my favorite part. I love the entire house and property though. Fantastic experience. I'm so grateful that this place has been preserved. It's really cool.
James Angelo — Google review
What a fun experience. The house is lovingly maintained and the grounds are exquisite especially the garden. It was fun to walk around after the tour. The tour guide was informative if not rehearsed but I guess that's to be expected after saying the same thing all day every day. Kind of funny to see this house and grounds smack in the middle of the city with condos and offices around but also loved the old photos of what the area looked like when it was originally purchased. Gift shop was well stocked with everything you could imagine. Fascinating story of Sarah Winchester.
Allison M — Google review
We had a wonderful time at this fabulous old home! Our guide Griffin was exceptional; kind, patient and very knowledgeable. The home itself is fascinating and beautiful, and the gardens are lovely! Buy tickets in advance and for first thing in the morning during the summer months as it does get hot!
Traci B. — Google review
Loved our visit to this place! Me and my bestie have always wanted to see the Winchester Mystery House and it did not disappoint! Only thing disappointing was that urban sprawl has encroached upon the surrounding area and has the essence of putting this beautiful property in a little hole. My friend always imagined it as being away from the city and on its own little land high on a hill somewhere. But still, the mansion was cool and mysterious, even during the day. My friend said she felt anxiety in one of the rooms and, for some reason, the seance room was much colder than any of the other rooms. I thought a window was open, but there wasn't! Our tour guide had a dry humor, but it was appropriate for this kind of establishment. Slightly creepy, very interesting, and just the right amount of historical facts to make the tour enjoyable. Bring your walking shoes! This place was huge!
Theron Langhorne — Google review
For 13 years I've been waiting for this tour and it was worth every penny. The tour guide was fantastic, the gardens were easy to navigate and the gift shop was pretty alright. The gift shop was a tad expensive but if you want memorabilia it was perfect. I love this place and I hope to return another time.
Casey Johnson — Google review
The Winchester Mystery House tour is amazing and so completely worth visiting! Our guide, Kai, was knowledgeable, captivating, and friendly. He shared facts, not fiction, while sharing the story of Sara Winchester's life. The house is a piece of fascinating, historic architecture, full of interesting tales and visuals. I would totally take this tour again, it was so fascinating I am sure I missed things because I was so enthralled! The gardens are beautiful and so peaceful to stroll through. We went on the regular tour but will definitely go back for the Candlelight tour! Oh! And the Menagerie of Oddities & Curiosities Market that was taking place was super rad with local artisans and artists, can't wait to go back!
Cami Cipolla — Google review
Impromptu visit on Saturday--reserve your tour ahead of time online. They seem to fill up fast!
Wish the tours had a smaller group limit so that we could see a little more of the house and spend more time with tour guide.
Overall, the home is amazing.
If you enjoy Victorian design and stained glass, then this is a must see.
Great way to spend some time in downtown San Jose if the weather is nice.
Brenda was our guide and she was very friendly and hospitable.
Lauren B — Google review
Loved this place. The house and grounds are beyond stunning. Parking was easier than I expected and the tour guides were fun. I enjoyed learning about the history. We did both tours and felt the price for the explore more tour was not a great value, but the $ you pay helps fund the restorations needed so I'm okay with that. Also we arrived basically one minute before our scheduled tour and they were very accommodating and offered to change our time before I could even ask.
Charlie Ramey — Google review
We toured on our weekend getaway. What an AWESOME experience! Very unique! Just wish there was a little more time in between rooms; not only for pictures but to allow the available presence(s) to come through more. Faces are within paintings/pictures in pictures. Definitely does not sell short of the energy in that building! Beautiful architecture! Captivating! Now, we just need a midnight tour or sleepover! ☺️
Elaina Kirshman — Google review
We were driving through and I wanted to stop to see it. I have heard so much about the house. My wife and just gone on the house tour and "spirits" tour several weeks before with her girlscout troop. The girls really enjoyed both tours. We walked around the grounds and gift shop, but did not go inside. It is a beautiful home. They do a great job taking care of it! It is amazing to think it used to be a working farm, surrounded by orchards. Now it is surrounded by office buildings and apartments. If you are in the area, you have to stop and see it.
Scott Wolf — Google review
Historical aspects that were beautiful to see. Great tour guide with a sense of humor. We went in August so it was hot but we still enjoyed the tour. Lots of walking, lots of stairs, some original items, but most things were brought in to recreate the home dynamic. We definitely want to go back and see the other tour options.
Teasha Vasquez — Google review
Have never been here before so I will review everything I did individually….
Oct 6- Unhinged experience VIP 930pm
This is a fun experience for kids, but pricey and in my opinion not worth the price.
Oct 7- spirit tour 150pm
Fun and informative. Vic was a great host with a lot of stories and experience (I believe he has been there since 2018)
Answered any and all questions- great host! A+
Oct 8- mansion tour
Also fun and informative! Victoria was our host this day. It was only her second day and you would have never known it! She was wonderful. Answered all questions and was so much fun. Everyone truly enjoyed her, I feel she has a long time employment here (maybe even into the afterlife 🤣)
I bundled the last 2 tours which made it a great deal. Also, these 2 tours take you to different parts and rooms of the house so I highly recommend doing both! I really loved all the stained glass in the house.
Robin McFaul — Google review
A must-see experience for every fan of the eccentric or unusual or even Victorian architecture. It's difficult to convey my feelings about the Winchester Mystery House. I'm not a believer in spooks or spirits, so the exact reason why my memory of the house has lingered at the front of my consciousness for weeks after my visit is peculiar to put it mildly. My initial impression was simply how overwhelming the maintenance of the house must be on an ongoing basis. We paid for the 10:50 am "Guided Mansion Tour" on a Saturday. Tickets were $41.99 each. Our tour guide was Marissa, a lovely young lady wearing a period costume. She was professional, enthusiastic about the property (she referred to the Winchester House as a "home" throughout the tour), and a delightful host. We heard some of the other tour guides that overlapped ours due to the layout of the house, and I am pleased that we were lucky to be assigned Marissa for our tour. She was great! Highly recommended!!!
Lloyd Lindberry III — Google review
We absolutely loved this house! Our tour guide Olivia Maldonado went above and beyond for our tour. We loved the architecture, history, "haunted" part and everything else. Olivia let us rest when my Make-a-Wish kiddo needed a break and we got to use ghost hunting tools in the house. We got to hear the history behind doors that lead to nowhere, the stairs that lead to nowhere, the number 13 throughout the house and so many more fun tidbits. Their gift shop is huge and super well priced. Olivia made the tour so enjoyable! 100% worth your time to go and enjoy as there's something for everyone.
Briana Taylor — Google review
We made a detour on our camping trip on our way home from the Coast of California and visited the Winchester Mystery House. You must do this tour! You'll be telling friends forever that they should go too! After we had a really great lunch in town at an upscale Mexican Restaurant just a 5 min. Walk from there. Great day!
shelley murphy — Google review
Creepy but fun! Definitely has spooky vibe, but we had a good time. We had a novice guide so she did her best. Would like to go back during October and do the nighttime tours! 👻
Sweet Ness — Google review
The Winchester House offers an unforgettable experience. The mansion's beauty is matched only by the quality of the guided tour. Each corner reveals intriguing stories, expertly explained by the guides. Exploring its mysteries is a true delight, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an enriching and captivating experience in history and architecture.
Clément Muth — Google review
My wife and I had the opportunity to attend a TAPS Paranormal investigation at the Winchester Mystery House. I have been to the Winchester house about 4 times with my first time being about 55 years ago, but never at night and in the dark. The event was top-notch with friendly staff and knowledgeable staff from TAPS West Coast. The TAPS crew were using a vast array of equipment, and each of the guests had their own K2 EMF detector. We went into areas previously unavailable to the public. If they ever offer this experience again, do it.
Phil Wilson — Google review
Beautiful house. I did enjoy my tour guide, Milo. Very quirky and fun. Gets really into it and knew a lot of other facts not mentioned. Although the introvert in me wouldn’t mind a self guided mobile tour as well. Very touristy with the gift shop but I did get a shirt and magnet. Was a nice piece of history. The cool part of history. Was eye easy to buy tickets online and go right inside to the waiting area.
Allieya DePaolantonio — Google review
Emma. The tour guide was awesome and lovely to listen too Very outgoing and well prepared and spontaneous. Loved every minute was thrilling and exciting to learn very informative. Definitely recommend to take some time and take the tour of this beautiful home.
Look forward to do the extended tour with spirits soon.
Triple777black — Google review
Experience: really good experience. The house is exactly how you would imagine, quirky rooms, strange staircases, lots of windows and very unique features.
The tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable but he went too fast. As soon as he finished telling us about the area we were in, it was time to walk on to the next area. So there was not much time to take it all in.
It would have been nice if he spoke just a tad slower and paused before moving on.
In their defense though, there is ALOT of information to cover. The house has so much character.
I recommend visiting if you have a spare couple of hours.
holly brooks — Google review
I love this place. It's been twenty plus years since I've been over here so I thought I should check it out again. It's amazing how much you forget over the years. It's just a neat old quirky house. The story behind it really does enhance the experience. We only did the house tour because it was raining. Like I already said, I loved it. The guide was great and there was plenty to see. Would recommend. Not a lot of pics because I was too busy looking with my eyes.
Herb Busler — Google review
Well worth a trip to see the kooky Winchester mansion. It's well furnished, and the Christmas decorations were fun and fitting in the house. The multiple sets of stairs on the standard tour are worth consideration if you're going with children, seniors, or mobility restricted people. The tour is about a mile of walking. They do offer ADA tours as well.
A pretty nice wine tasting experience from Bay Area without doing the Napa drive. This place is big, has super views and lots of outdoor seating. As it was windy, we chose to sit inside. Great place to have picnics in Summer as their lawns are big. We visited with friends and I highly recommend making reservations if you wish to spend sometime and hit up the wine tasting.
Lots of parking available and drive wasn't that far from Pleasanton.
Pragati Reddy — Google review
We were made very welcome even though we arrived very late for our reservation. We were given a taste of their Sauvignon Blanc right away and escorted to the patio where there were plenty of heaters to keep us toasty. Our server was well informed about the wines we tasted and actually brought us a Port and a sampling of another one of their Sirahs. I loved their Petite Sirah. We spent a wonderful couple of hours tasting some very nice wine. What could be better?
Darrell & Jeredene Ollenberger — Google review
Probably the best wine tasting experience within a short driving distance of the Bay Area without going to Napa. This place is simply excellent with fantastic wines, indoor tasting rooms, outdoor patio seatings, a large grassy field where you can buy a bottle of wine and picnic with friends, and an outdoor wine bar.
This is an excellent place to visit with friends. I recommend making reservations if you wish to sit inside or on any of the tables that are covered. However, the outside uncovered tables and the entire grassy field are completely open! When we came, we bought a bottle of white wine, brought a blanket, and just hung out and had a picnic. It was a great time.
The facilities are super clean and the staff are really nice. Just be aware that sometimes people will book events here and you might not be able to stay as long as you want without a reservation, so take note of that and call ahead.
There is plenty of parking here and it's pretty easy to get to. I'd recommend bringing sunblock if you plan on being outside. Also, bring a camera because there are some fantastic places to take pictures and you are welcome to walk around the immediate property to take photos!
Brendan — Google review
Their reserves are good, but being able to buy a bottle, sit on the lawn and eat lunch while the kids play on the grass is worth the visit.
ssg vet — Google review
Have a great weekend here with friends. Love the picnic area, our server Nick is friendly & professional, like his service!!
Jenny Hsieh — Google review
Beautiful Vineyard and amazing staff! Thank you for your education, hospitality, and delightful wines.
Dawn Ward — Google review
In addition to their great wines, we enjoy visiting Concannon Winery due to their friendly staff. My wife and I had a very nice time on our most recent visit, and Luella was a big part of that; she was super friendly, knowledgeable, managed the times perfectly between wines… ask for her on your next visit!
Germán Reynaud — Google review
Concannon Vineyard is situated in Livermore CA founded by James Cannon in 1883. Excellent vineyard supposed to be the 2nd biggest in California. Went there on 16th April on weekend. Is huge but at the time of my visit there was no grapes crop, may be not the season however the vinery was functioning. You can taste their wines and also purchase. Excellent wine to taste but if you are in a group of 8 or more then you have to take prior reservation or else you can walk in for tasting and purchase. There was a discount of up to 40% in purchase of 6 or more bottles of wine. Lots of place for sitting to consume your wine both inside and outside the billing. There's a big lawn with chairs and table for that. Excellent Vineyard.
anilkumar dora — Google review
It is always lovely to visit there. I have had membership over a year now and I'm very satisfied!
Added on Oct 14, 2024
I still have their membership and just went to their member release party. I love it here!!
Eunjee Kang — Google review
Great time at wine tasting. It being a Christmas from Mt daughter
June Moss — Google review
That's a solid winery and I would recommend going. Beautiful grounds for a picnic or some Instagram stuff if you're into that. I am not a wine connoisseur, so I won't pretend to know what I'm talking about. We got a bottle of white wine cause it was real hot out and I didn't hate it at all, that's a win!
DJJ — Google review
Busy busy busy. At the wine tasting room no one was there to tell us where to start, finally found a place by the counter and it was just several empty glasses no one was cleaning up. We moved from there because again no one helped us, by the third counter a lady told us somebody else will help us because she was waiting for a group, the guy tried to help but the cashier register didn’t work. We decided to go outside and more than 1/2 of the tables where reserved. We got a bottle of Chardonnay and it was ok not great.
By the time we left it was extremely busy.
The $1.3 billion Levis Stadium was built in the heart of Silicon Valley and is the home field of the San Francisco 49ers. The 68,500-capacity stadium is one of the most environmentally sustainable stadiums in the world, boasting a Gold LEED certificate for sustainability. Away from football, Levi's Stadium also plays host to international soccer games as well as college football and concerts.
A great stadium that is easy to access and with plenty of parking. Also possible to reach by tram. Access is smooth and it is easy to find you place. There is plenty of service stations serving a variety of food and drinks. We visited for a concert and the sound was great. Hope to come back soon!
Paul Pettersson (Petersson Fersman) — Google review
We arrived at the concert venue 3 hours in advance, so we didn't have unpleasant experience with getting in. Though I had to go back to my car to leave my (small) clutch there. Everyone (security guards, vendors...) was friendly and helpful. Fried chicken was tender and delicious!
Nadia H. — Google review
Extremely Disappointed with Levi Stadium's Police - Poor Communication and Treatment
My recent experience with the police at Levi Stadium left me thoroughly disappointed and frustrated. As part of the equipment truck serving the national team Mexico during the Gold Cup, I found myself in a restricted area. Despite being there since morning, my day took a turn for the worse when one of the officers abruptly insisted on removing me from the area because I didn't have a required wristband, which was never provided to me in the first place.
First and foremost, the lack of communication and organization surrounding the wristbands was a significant flaw. As someone involved in serving the national team, I expected clear instructions and proper equipment to be provided before entering restricted areas. Unfortunately, this was not the case, leaving me unaware of the requirement until the officer confronted me in the late afternoon. It was incredibly frustrating to be singled out and penalized for something that was not my fault.
Furthermore, the officer's handling of the situation was disrespectful and unprofessional. Instead of approaching me with understanding or attempting to find a solution, their immediate response was to force me out of the area. The lack of empathy and consideration for the circumstances was disheartening, especially given the nature of the event and my role in supporting the national team.
The incident not only disrupted my work but also reflected poorly on the overall experience at Levi Stadium. As an attendee and participant, I had hoped for a smooth and enjoyable environment. Unfortunately, the encounter with the police left a lasting negative impression.
In addition, the absence of any form of resolution or assistance from the police further added to my dissatisfaction. No effort was made to rectify the situation, provide alternative options, or help me navigate the restricted area in a legitimate manner. The lack of problem-solving and customer service was evident, leaving me feeling unsupported and frustrated.
Overall, my encounter with the police at Levi Stadium was highly disappointing. The lack of effective communication, the disrespectful treatment, and the absence of any assistance or resolution demonstrate a severe lapse in professionalism. As a member of the team serving the national team Mexico during the Gold Cup, I expected a higher standard of support and organization. I hope that Levi Stadium takes this feedback seriously and works towards improving their communication and treatment of attendees and participants in the future.
Salamat Tussupbek — Google review
Went to my first NFL GAME here August 19th celebrating my birthday. Great stadium 🏟. Great crowd. Great atmosphere. Great food and drinks. DJ was on fire. 49ers won so that made it an even better experience. The staff was very nice. Now the only issue they have is getting people to the freeway it was craziness that we had to drive on the wrong side of the road and only allowed to go one side of the freeway so you then have to get off that freeway just to make a U-Turn. It was pretty dangerous having to do that.
Cedy L — Google review
This is one of the best sports experiences I’ve ever had. When you go to the Levi stadium, you have to go to a tailgate. We have a friend that does a tailgate so we showed up to the game five hours earlier to hang out and eat some good food. he has a huge tailgate so it was fun. Inside the stadium all the fans were super nice and all you seen was red and white. We went to the VIP area and the inside our restaurants and all of the food in there is free. So you can go up and order anything, and they just give you the food. The parking lot is filled with a lot of people tailgating. When the game starts, the tailgates have to shut down. We went to the Cowboys versus San Francisco and that thing was jumping. Awesome experience. BANG BANG NINNER GANG
Jeremiah Ward (Jward the foodie) — Google review
I went to a winning game. Thats always a big plus. The energy was really good as well. Amazing fans , tons of places to drink and eat. The train ride to and from was amazing as well . Tons of people but I think the way they have it set up is pretty good ! The process to get on went pretty quick even if the line was long. My seats 103 were great . Good view with good people to my right and in front of us .
Doggiestyle Adventures — Google review
It’s a great stadium! I felt that even though we were on 321 sitting area we had a good view. It doesn’t take long to enter. Please bring a clear or no handbag as they’ll refuse your entry if you bring something that they approve (check your ticket details) hot dogs were $8. Sodas $7 - premium hot dogs, a bit more filling $11. Parking lot $40 (!!) that’s why I gave 4 stars. They have to sort out how expensive the parking lots can be.
They are encouraging people to cycle🚴♀️ with a free cycle vallet which is fantastic. They put your bike in a secure area. It is right next to the stadium entrance. I would really recommend that as an option if you live nearby!
Pau B — Google review
Awesome experience with the Sir Elton John concert. I was on the field just six rows back. I’ll never forget this experience. I do wish the ability to get an Uber after the concert was easier, but it is not. The money you will pay and the experience you will have is worth it here. They do an awesome job in the bar off on one side and going through the tunnel to get in stage was an experience of its own. Definitely a thing to do in life at least once.
Kenneth Wiseman — Google review
Second time seeing Taylor Swift live in concert here! Such a beautiful venue, easy to navigate, and every seat is a good seat. Always so impressed by the staff, I admire them for being able to cater to thousands and thousands of people and maintain a clean environment. Plenty of clean restrooms and food options, remember your clear bags!
Alta Moraine — Google review
Levi's Stadium is a great place which has already been 10 years since it was built but the Levi's Stadium is so clean. I always feel so excited to watch the 49ers game when I visit there. Can't wait to go there again.
Seikoh Kobayashi — Google review
Nice venue to watch a game. Seating was easy to find. Restrooms were clearly marked and easy to find. Plenty of food, drink and merchandise stands located throughout the stadium. Traffic was not horrible leaving or coming. Parking was cheaper around the stadium than other NFL stadiums.
Art Bezzeg — Google review
Took a business trip that included a winning 49ers game in a box suite! So much fun! The crowd is awesome! The tailgaters outside were so cool! The drumline is amazing! I don't follow football but coming to this game and stadium made me want to attend so many more!
stephanie kimball — Google review
Went to Levi’s for Niners vs Cardinals this last season with a friend and had a great time. It was my first seeing a game in person and it was so much different but still as awesome. The stadium didn’t let me bring in a clear plastic water bottle which I later lost, but the game more made up for it.
Nickelodean — Google review
Cool stadium. Security could be better in the parking lot. Yes there was fight. Parking was actually pretty bad. Not the best parking management. Also slow getting consesions. And as always. Go, Raiders!
James Norton — Google review
Scott Martin and Cathy deserve a raise! They kept the concert-goers informed about what was to happen once the gates opened for the Renaissance concert. They also let us know about the bag policy at the venue. Like I said, they deserve a raise.
As far as the venue itself, I'm stunned by how huge it is. I didn't think I'd get my steps in like I did but it happened. I'm glad I was able to come here for an event as I missed WrestleMania 31 a few years ago. Bathrooms and refreshments were easy to find and event staff really helped folks get to their seat. As with most venues, though, getting there was easy but leaving proved arduous, even with some streets closed.
M. D. — Google review
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara pulls off a dazzling act with its vibrant atmosphere and a smorgasbord of edible delights. The terrace? Quite the chic hangout. And that mammoth store could rival a small shopping mall. So why isn't this a love letter? Because, my friends, the place has issues that can't be ignored.
First off, let's discuss the solar oven they call the upper decks. It's so hot, you might as well be sunbathing on the surface of the sun. And the location—someone tell me why a San Francisco team is nowhere near San Francisco? The surrounding area? So barren it makes a void look inviting.
But let's not forget life's bigger questions, embodied by the old Asian man who fainted at Coit Tower. Was he alright? More importantly, are any of us alright? It might be a stretch to link this to a stadium review, but it's a haunting reminder that not all that glitters is gold.
In the end, Levi's Stadium is a paradox—a place that offers so much, yet also leaves you pondering life's complexities. It's a four-star enigma in a world desperately in need of straight answers. Proceed with both excitement and a dash of existential dread.
Andrew Melville — Google review
July 28 marked my first trip to the Levi's Stadium. The directions to the seats were straightforward when I arrived and the staff were polite to help. I've never been inside a football stadium, but when I saw for myself it was very nice stadium. Taylor Swifts The Eras Tour was one of the best concerts that I have ever attended and it will never be topped in my personal opinion.
Lupe Garcia — Google review
I attended the Buccaneers Vs Niners game and was invited to a VIP Room. It was the greatest football experience of my life. I was able to zip through traffic and parked in front of the stadium. Ushers were helpful and explained getting around the stadium. The game was great, but the food, atmosphere and services provided by Levi Stadium was top notch!
Timbuk2Crusader — Google review
First time seeing the Niners play at home. Fantastic experience. We had great seats also. We visited the museum before the game. It was straight, but probably better for those who don’t know much about the team.
Kedrick Hawkins — Google review
This is one of the best stadiums I’ve ever been to. That said, I’ve never actually driven to and parked at, which is typically the worst part. I typically park in Mountain View and take the VTA, it’s less than 15 bucks for the all day parking and round trip train ticket. The last game we were at ended at 4pm and we were at dinner in Mountain View by 5pm. The train takes roughly 35 minutes, it’s really an easy and time saving process. I highly recommend.
Once in the stadium you’ll see a ton of different food and beverage vendors in the main corridor as well as on the outside patios. The way they laid it out really kept the lines short and wait time minimal.
I haven’t sat on the visitor side of the stadium so can’t comment on the views from that side, but the views from the 100 level and suite levels on the 49ers side are amazing with no obstructions.
Brian Skuletich — Google review
Have been to the Levi stadium for a few games each season. This yr, I was able to go for playoffs. This was such an amazing experience. One thing to note, the stadium doesn't accept cash. You will need to bring your own card or convert cash to card on the machines in the stadium, to make all purchases. If you get there early, there are plenty of picture spots (cleats, gloves helmut, Sourdough and statues), samples and give-a-way items from vendors, all such an amazing vibe. Our seats we right behind the goal post for playoffs. We were in 4th row, so lots of close up pics and yelling for players attention. Food items are decently good and drinks are strong, however quite expensive. A few fun things during the stadium like game and photo ops,, including sharing the vibe with other fans.
Living in the valley, I was able to ride the Special Ace Train that only is for the games. Drops us off right behind the stadium. The train ride was amazing, so many 49er fans and a few daring Lion fans. Great day!!!
rashelle seeger — Google review
For a relatively new stadium Levi’s Stadium designers did little to ensure a quality fan experience. I have now been to two football games here and consider myself to be an avid sports fan. I will go to any stadium or arena when traveling to watch sports and very much enjoy the atmosphere and environments they provide. Levi’s provides about zero. It is extremely congested with no thought in place for flow of people. It’s almost impossible to leave between a quarter or half time and be able to go to the bathroom and get a snack and be able to make it back to your seats in time. The sound/noise volume is nice but that’s not enough to make up for its lack of everything else.
Beau Laughlin — Google review
This place is much larger than what I thought, the area is nice and the people are wonderful. Beautiful weather, and extremely good food here at the stadium.
Dr. Pierre — Google review
Levi’s Stadium offers a truly remarkable atmosphere, thanks in part to the beautiful Bay Area weather that makes the open concept an excellent idea. I’ve had the privilege of participating in a few Army-organized events at this venue, and each experience has been outstanding. The combination of the state-of-the-art facility and the pleasant outdoor setting creates a unique and enjoyable environment for any event. Whether you’re here for a game, a concert, or a special occasion, Levi’s Stadium never fails to impress. The staff is friendly and accommodating, adding to the overall positive experience. I highly recommend attending events at Levi’s Stadium to soak in the fantastic atmosphere and enjoy the Bay Area’s lovely climate.
Ray G (Retired Combat Veteran) — Google review
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4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
San Francisco Premium Outlets is an outdoor shopping center located off CA-84 Exit 51. The mall boasts a wide selection of designer and brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories, and housewares from over 175 popular brands. Despite the occasional long lines due to short staffing at some stores, shoppers can expect to have a great time exploring the different shops in the mall. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes as this is a big outside mall with plenty of ground to cover.
Spacious outlet with so many brands which mostly have sizable stores and wide collections.
The amenities are fairly good.
Plenty of good deals especially if you’re VIP member.
Easy to navigate through and plenty of parking.
Yousef A. Almubarak — Google review
One of the great places for shopaholics to come to San Francisco. We spent 3 hours here but still feel it is not enough. There are stores with items selling extremely attractive prices. But there are also famous brands that you queue to be served. Great shopping experience in a fun space. You can find here very delicious, tasty, and reasonably priced dishes.
Lee — Google review
San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore, CA is an absolute dream for those who love big brands at outlet prices.
This place is a shopper's paradise! The selection of stores is incredible, with all the major brands you could ever desire. From high-end luxury labels to popular household names, you'll find it all here.
The quality of the merchandise is top-notch, and you can trust that you're getting authentic products. The layout of the outlets is well-organized, making it easy to navigate from one store to another. The parking facilities are ample, and I never had trouble finding a spot, even during peak hours.
San Francisco Premium Outlets has an impressive range of stores to choose from. Whether you're looking for fashion, accessories, footwear, or home goods, you'll find plenty of options to suit your taste. In summary, if you're a bargain hunter or simply enjoy shopping for big brands, San Francisco Premium Outlets is a must-visit destination.
Tung Ho — Google review
Had a great time going in and out of the different stores. This is and outside mall and the temperature was about 42 degrees so my jacket and face mask worked OK. Some of the shops had lines that you had to to wait in before being allowed in because the shops were short staffed. This is a BIG Outside mall so wear good walking shoes and be prepared to wait outside at some of the shops. Security wise I felt safe while walking around and enjoyed the sales that were going on. Am looking forward to going back there soon.
Robert Rendon — Google review
Really a great place with lots of factory outlets. They have very good deals most of the time. They have decent parking spots so on regular days it is not too hard to find parking spots. It really gets crowded on special occasions so plan accordingly for those. Overall my experience was great in this place. You can bring your friends and family and have a super awesome shopping experience. They also have a play structure outside the mall. They also have lots of great options for dining, drinking etc.
Rajeev Kumar — Google review
San Francisco Premium Outlets hosts some famous brands in Fashion, Apparel, Cosmetics, Home Stores, Eye Wear, Footwear, Gift Shops etc, such as Old Navy, H&M, Adidas, GUESS, GAP, Calvin Klein, Forever 21, Banana Republic, Aeropostale and more. We visit regularly and find more outlets being added every time. Cafes for a meal are such as Villa Italian Kitchen, Green Leaf's & Bananas as some have moved out. Parking is large, but it is still crowded on weekends or holidays.
V Ganapathy Subramanian — Google review
This is absolutely my favorite place to go shopping.
I really like how you have all of the department stores all in one place, but what I really love is that you get to be outdoors enjoying the sunshine while having an espresso coffee.
It’s one of those places where you see people from all over, and of course don’t forget the beautiful dogs with shoes and hats.
Alejandro Garcia — Google review
It has Starbucks, restrooms, Gucci and Armani just to name a few. A playground and water fountains. Not to mention the great outdoors with palm trees everywhere. Come on down and enjoy.
Obaid Mohammadi — Google review
Right off CA-84 Exit 51, impressive outlet featuring at least a hundred and seventy-five popular shoe, apparel & houseware brands.
B Thomas — Google review
One stop shop for premium brands. Parking space will be tight during weekends. The connecting passages to shops are open to sky. Therefore if you are visiting during peak summer/ winter/ monsoon, take appropriate precautions.
Col G I Balakrishnan Iyer — Google review
A Shopper's Paradise: An Unforgettable Experience. I recently had the pleasure of visiting San Francisco Premium Outlet and I must say, it was an absolute delight! From the moment I stepped foot there, I was captivated by the area’s vibrant atmosphere and extensive range of stores. There were diverse range of stores, well-designed layout, variety of dining options. I highly recommend visiting San Francisco premium outlets to anyone seeking an unforgettable shopping experience.
Ayesha A. Sahi — Google review
First of all, the total area is very large and there are many brands in the store, so it was fun to see and buy. It was the last weekend before the Christmas holiday, so there were a lot of people, and there were a lot of vehicles trying to enter from the moment they came out of the highway. In front of the popular brand store, you had to wait in line, and even though you were calculating, you had to wait in line, so you had to leave the items you wanted and turn around. You have to go in the morning to park, otherwise it's hard to find a parking space. At that time, it might be a way to do valet parking. It's $15.0.
Kai Dwd — Google review
Shops are not under one roof - on rainy days you get wet walking from store to store.
No free wifi and a small food court added to my disappointment.
Thomas — Google review
Do you like to shop? Do you like to shop all day? You're going to need a full day to visit over 180 outlet stores. There is a wide range of name brand items at discount prices. The mall has an upscale feel with spacious walkways and plenty of natural light. The selection of stores is impressive, with everything from fashion to home goods to electronics. If you want name brands without the price, this is the perfect place to shop. This is a great date spot. Peruse the stores while getting to know each other better. If you need a break from shopping, there's a food court to grab some lunch or a freshing beverage. IG: SACRAMENTOHONEY
Sacramento Honey — Google review
I have been to many outlets around the world; this one, indeed, is a real deal. Most of the brands are giving really good prices. Also, many brands can be found here.
The place is big, yet organized and clean.
The only con is the limited number of coffee shops and restaurants.
akram alfliow — Google review
This outlet store has a couple shops and it is worth going to. They give big discounts to branded shops and also has their cafeteria like popeyes and etc. Each store has free wifi and usually you only need to register to their websites which is linked to their wifi and opens up when you click it.
The Anonymous — Google review
The place is quite complete with so many brands. It is quite far outside SF but the access is easy with public transport (train and bus). Very convenient place for shopping branded items, but many stuff from premium outlets not available here.
Rustam Effendie — Google review
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2774 Livermore Outlets Dr, Livermore, CA 94551, USA
1,266 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration.
Visited the park this weekend .. there was long line to enter the park as the parking ticket had to be taken at the gate from the machine .. the park had multiple hikes to choose from, mixed with both uphill and downhill.. views from the hill tops were really good .. lot of place for kids to play as well .. lush and green. Wish we had come in a lot earlier but then definitely will visit again to explore more.
Sarfraz Masthan — Google review
Visited the park during the weekend and it wasn't too busy. $5 to get you in, they had enough parking spots. The visitor center has many things to offer, maps for pretty much all the East Bay parks, clean bathrooms and water fountains. There are picnic tables, and you can play outdoor games on the grass. The trails are nice, you can climb to the peak and enjoy the beautiful views. Nice place to visit with families/kids, the hikes are easy.
Zsuzsanna Sziveri — Google review
It was my first time visiting this park and it was a wonderful experience! So peaceful with beautiful views of the marshlands. I LOVED the Visitor's Center, it truly pays tribute to both the past and present Ohlone culture. (I only wish more places had Ohlone representation.) And I even purchased some bug boxes for my Girl Scout Troop! Will definitely be back to walk/bike more trails.
Keara Simonetti — Google review
We were greeted at the visitor center by a large bunch of turkeys in the morning. This has lush green hills at the moment with expansive views of the Bay. There are a huge number of trails you can choose from and most are easy to moderate. It's dog friendly and also has multiple parking lots. It costs 5$ to park but it was free today. There are a few spots to see wildflowers as well though they aren't completely in bloom.
Chetan Suresh — Google review
Great park experience, the rangers were very friendly, helpful and answered all my questions. The visitors center had a lot of educational information, it's basically a small nature museum. The field views are awesome and there are multiple areas to park and relax with nature, will definitely return and recommend, also the parking is not expensive.
Omar Murcia — Google review
Majestic green hills scattered with California poppies are breathtaking. On top of the hills, you can enjoy both marshland and bay view. Looking at the poppies growing between the rocks, you can feel the toughness of life and nurtured by the power of the universe. Stress is gone with the wind. So relaxing and refreshing.
Angelina Z. — Google review
Great trails for a weekend hiking. Good scenery by the water. You can see turkeys and deers on different parts of the trails. However, it was very busy, even in the morning around 9am. It might be difficult to find parking inside as it gets later in the day.
Shannon Jing — Google review
This place has a paved trail. They charge 5$ entrance fee. Remember to get out before 7pm as the park gates close by 7pm. It was beautiful after rain. Everything was green making the place so beautiful. We spotted some birds too.
Spring is the best time to visit here!
Sofiya Joseph — Google review
Great and neatly maintained trails, especially the red hill and bay view trails. Nice bloom at this time of the year and it’s gonna get better this month. Already seeing lot of wildflowers and awesome views of the Dumbarton bridge and the bay
Vinay Bharadwaj — Google review
This park really is a family-friendly place. It has flat paved trails along lakes, where plenty of birds, ducks living there. Also, unpaved trails go to the top of hills, where you can overlook the bay area. Hills are covered by green grass and colorful flowers, which are absolutely beautiful. Try to get there before 9am to get a parking spot at the park.
Judy Li — Google review
I love this place! It's accessibility, it's natural beauty, it's views of the bay and beyond...great place to ride a bike, great place to take a hike. I didn't mean to sound like Dr. Seuss, please forgive me...but go check out this park, just be respectful of the wildlife and don't leave trash behind! 😁
dante giuliano — Google review
There are multiple scenic spots and the view of the bay from here is second to none... You could see both San Mateo bridge, and Dumbarton bridge and the entire shoreline all the way from San Francisco to Mountain View.... Sunsets if clouds allow are a beauty to watch from here. Can do little fun hikes with friends on a weekend or ride the trails on your bicycles... Pretty neat spot for spending some lazy days.
Sai Vamsi Krishna Vissa — Google review
This is a great park for everybody. There are several trails ranging in difficulty. The park is spacious so I didn’t encounter much of any human traffic during my solo hike. I hiked the Quail and Bayview Loop. It was an easy 3 mile 1 hour hike. It was a scenic and peaceful experience for me. Hopefully, I get to visit this park again.
Shade — Google review
Very beautiful regional park within the city.
The park has lots of trails with all categories, kid friendly.The park will be very beautiful during the spring time.
Sri Kanaka Durga Sailaja Kadali — Google review
I love going to this marsh with my dog. There are beautiful trails and many parking spaces available.
The bay looks gorgeous any time of the day from here.
Dilay Sayer — Google review
This place is heaven for sunsets lovers, bird lovers, and bike lovers. Go all the way out to the edge of the bay during low tides to see the submarine. Catch a tail wind and ride 30 mph like the pros, Joint the peregrine falcon patiently waiting for a hunt. Only place in Bay Area 🥰😍👍
Anthony I — Google review
Yes, there are many places with marshes and views of the shoreline from the peninsula to the east bay. But this place has many trails and you have a clear view of the San Mateo Bridge to the west and the Dumbarton Bridge to the east.
As the terrain of the hills in the east bay really traps the wind in, I recommend you wear a beanie if you don't want hair in your face and your ears to freeze.
Some of the hills are quite steep; you won't be able to see over the hump, much like a roller coaster. This is especially true if you decide to go off the beaten path for a shortcut traversing the hills. There are strategically-placed benches at the higher heights. You can see the ocean and there are some unnatural colors from the algae.
There is a wooden plank path through the reeds and there is a large bike path near the water too.
Then, there is a beachy area with estuary birds and the meringue foam in the water.
Two parking lots from different park entrances
Ally Lin — Google review
Perfect place to watch sunset. Very stunning view. Dog friendly! This is “Quail & Bayview trail” It’s loop. Can be done within 1hr. Very relaxing! Plenty of parking space. Parking fee $5 Dog fee $2.
Beverly Wang — Google review
This is a fantastic place to get back to nature! There are trails around the park for walking, biking, and even small hikes. There are boardwalks in the marshes for exploring - especially if you are wanting to see birds. I believe at last count, there were over 200 species of birds residing or traveling through this park.
The visitor's center has a small museum that has on display some of the wildlife that you could potentially see while exploring here. They also have information on one or more of the Ohlone tribes.
I've recently discovered there are park personnel assigned to each regional park, called naturists (or something similar to this), which specialize in knowing about the plants and animals of each park. Coyote Hills has one of these folks too. His name is Chris. I'm not sure if you have to be a part of a group, or if you can just be an individual in order to talk to him, but if you ever get a chance to bend his ear, he can absolutely answer all your questions! He is very knowledgeable about the particulars of the wildlife and plants, can help you identify birds, and can even tell you a lot about the Ohlone tribes in the area.
This park is handicapped accessible, has a public restroom in the visitor's center, and has a lot of brochures available to pick up about other regional parks around the Bay Area. There is also a small gift store and museum. This is a great place for you to walk or bike ride for fitness or simply for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you're an individual, couple, family, or part of a group, you'll find this place to be well worth many visits!
Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs.
My two favorite type of museums, a natural history museum and cars all in one!!!! Great great collection of both. Never heard of this museum before, just found it by chance while looking up museums in the City. Skip the City traffic and comes to beautiful CA rolling hills which is where this hidden gem is located.
Marisa — Google review
Absolutely amazing! My kid loved it so much. He especially likes the Ancient China exhibit. It is unique and can barely be found anywhere else. The demo of the Forbidden City is so eye catching and impactful. Love there.
We spent 3 hours there. I hope we could have more time since there is so much fun to explore.
Zhongqi Li — Google review
The museum is great. We liked the car exhibition very much. And younger children adored animals and fish. I have photos only of the car one. Highly recommend this place, good day with a family.
Oleksandra Akinsheva — Google review
Wonderful place! The vintage cars are a treat to watch! Kids will enjoy the animal world too. You will enjoy more if you are history buff, especially in the Wild West section where they detail American history.
Tickets are also nominally priced. Adults pay $15 and kids go free! All in all, a nice place to spend time on a weekend with family!
Pavan Manjunath — Google review
This place never disappoints. We were pleasantly surprised with the new wildlife area. Not sure when it opened but it was new to us. So many different things to explore here that I did not get pictures of. I really enjoyed the little display of old makeup compacts as well.
Natasha Mccaslin — Google review
This place is really cool with many different artifacts and vehicles from all over the world. They have a very cool western and animal exhibit.
Greyson C — Google review
Very elegant picture and exhibitation in the "into China", "the world of nature" and the "Spirit of the old west world". You cannot tell those arts are real or fake. The museum is not crowded at weekend. It is a great place for older people and young kids to learn the history and culture from the other side of the world. Thanks to the creator of the museum.
Liang Tang — Google review
A great place to go during a rainy day. I took my family here for the first time and I was thinking about springing for a family membership but the animal part was scary for the kids. Not to say that it wasn't great or beautiful because it truly was! But they just weren't comfortable due to it, I think it being so dark. But the kids are free and the adults were $15 a piece.
Vanessa C — Google review
this is a wonderful place for all car enthusiasts. auto exposure is gorgeous . other expositions are also worth a visit: the history of western exploration, see Chinese terracotta warriors 👌💪 take your children with you, they will like it
Vladimir Mashukov — Google review
Best of its kind collection of vintage cars. Should not miss visiting if you are visiting bay area. Also the section displaying African and Chinese culture/history is amazing. Visiting from India with passion for cars it was a quality time spent on Sunday.
Pranay Mehta — Google review
Pretty great museum! I can’t believe they have so many exhibits. From vintage cars to wild animals. From western cowboy to Indian. They also have a big “into China” room. A great place for all years of kids. Will come again soon.
Yoyo Yo — Google review
Absolutely a hidden gem of a museum! Not just a showcase of antique cars, but has a terrific area showcasing fish, animals, birds, butterflies, & moths from all over our planet in displays showcasing their natural habitat. Plus additional rooms showcasing African art, and Chinese works of art. They have an upstairs exhibit too, but it was too close to closing to find out what was up there. You have to visit this museum to experience it for yourselves. We went on a Friday afternoon (closes at 5pm). Check for what days this museum is open before going.
J. R. — Google review
This museum is amazing! It has so many beautiful and valuable items. Not only super cars, but also historical items and great demonstrations. This museum is great for family and kids. We really learned a lot from it. Strongly recommend this museum to everyone!
Rui Ding — Google review
The museum is great, it has a great collection of cars, art from Africa, spirit of the old west, into China, world of nature, if you want to tour the entire museum go early because there is a lot to see.
Klever Benavides — Google review
Awesome museum, lots of stuff to see and learn about! The car collection was hands down one of the best parts of this visit. I was surprised with how big it was and how eye-catching some things were. I would definitely recommend this museum. The car collection & the China exhibit were hands down my favorite parts of this visit.
Michelle Chesmore — Google review
Loved the cars, Interesting artefacts of African art and the old west, as well as some good bits of Chinese history
Shilov Mani — Google review
This is one of a kind museum and a must visit! They have an amazing collection of cars, a wildlife exhibit unlike I’ve seen elsewhere with a huge variety of animal exhibits up close, a massive and awesome section on America’s history of the West, and dedicated galleries on China and Africa.