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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedApr 10, 2023
How long is the drive from Oroville to Modesto?
The direct drive from Oroville to Modesto is 147 mi (236 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 30 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Oroville to Modesto, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Sacramento, as well as top places to visit like West Coast Falconry and Holbrooke Hotel, or the ever-popular Colusa Casino Resort.
The capital of California, Sacramento, is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River. Its historic district, Old Sacramento, takes visitors back to the Gold Rush era with its wooden walkways and wagon rides. The California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento showcases the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, a significant technological achievement in American history. If you're driving to Lake Tahoe from afar, consider stopping by Sacramento to experience its historical landmarks even if it's only for a short visit.
Most popular city on this route
2 minutes off the main route, 51% of way to Modesto
Best stops along Oroville to Modesto drive
The top stops along the way from Oroville to Modesto (with short detours) are Old Sacramento, California State Railroad Museum, and Empire Mine State Historic Park. Other popular stops include Thunder Valley Casino Resort, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Headquarters, and California State Capitol Museum.
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Colusa Casino Resort
Casino
Casinos & Gambling
Country-style rooms in a complex with a casino, spa & dining options, plus a fitness center.
I was taking my friends home from Sacramento and decided to pop in for a little while and had a good time while I was there. I ended staying about 3 or 4 hours. A bit more than popping in for a little while. But I'm not complaining in the least. I'm sure that I'll be back when I'm in the area again. Hopefully it won't be too long from now.
Denise Muniz — Google review
Wish it was located closer to me, but the travel is worth it at times. People greet/open door for you are always kind and welcoming. It's always clean..especially the bathrooms which is a relief compared to the other casinos. The employees at the cage are always kind And helpful. Great place to be.
Debbie Cruze — Google review
Beautiful place. Are at Jack's Place. Very good food. Prices were reasonable. Plenty of slots. They even have actual penny slots that the minimum is a penny. I love that. If the security wasn't so rude to my husband out in the parking lot where he was sitting in our car getting some fresh air an on his phone waiting for me I would of given 5 stars.
Jennifer Clark-Monaco — Google review
The customer service has really gone down since the start of covid, on the casino floor and the restaurant lots of employees in the restaurant and floor but not service foo customer. In the restaurant they don't take pride in quest service. Literally there will by 5 people that will all look at you and not even Greet you and keep going about the their business. As a former CS Manager, someone should always say hello and that someone will be right with you. I just went to Jacks for a date night last week and ordered the Ramon noodle bowl, The prices had really gone up plus they charged a $9 upcharge for chicken. When my meal arrived it literally had 2 bites of chicken so at almost $25 buck combined I sent it back. The manager came to do PR work and basically held his ground on everything being weighed. No attempt to listen just to bark back. He did ask if I wanted to order anything else. After waiting so long I kindly said no thanks so needless to say no dinner on date night. We really miss the old environment with the hospitality and the buffet
Nikki Cox — Google review
We stopped by to see if they still had a poker room since we'd driven to Baxter for a gig. No poker room :( Last time I'd been there was on the way back from Fort Bragg, moons ago. My friend, it was his 1st time. I was impressed how well kept up its been, clean, nice! Better than all of Reno and a lot of Vegas. I only interacted with staff at the Starbucks and she earned a tip, well done! I used the kiosk and easily obtained a replacement players card from literally 4 or 5 years ago! Maybe more. My friend, his 1st card and he sported $20 in free play to begin. He thanked me for the suggestion as he turned that into a tidy little profit for the night. They even had a few, very few older low volitity machines. Hard Rock has NONE. I gave back as much as he won, so a wash for the casino. I can't talk about the food but I plan to return and be able to give you an idea of how good or bad it is at that time. I would definitely recommend going and trying them out!
Chris Harris — Google review
I love this casino! I’ve had decent luck here consistently and the food is super delicious! The architecture is unique and beautiful. They have a ton of slots from old ones to brand new games! I definitely recommend this place if you’re anywhere near!!
Brandon A — Google review
Love Colusa Casino!! We go several times a month. And have stayed overnight on special occasions several times.. Very very nice accommodations. Comfy bed. Great showers. We go to Jack's Place to eat. Everything we've had was delicious 😋 We often get lucky when we play the slots 😉
Lynn Matta — Google review
Great staff. Clean cozy rooms. Fun casino floor. Love the casino club rewards. Definitely recommend if looking for a short getaway. Although a microwave would be nice in the rooms. I have no other complaints.
Jessica Bartz (Spazzy) — Google review
The room was so bad I requested a new room.
There was hair in the bathtub, and on toilet, sticky tables, the bathroom floor was sticky on my shoes.
Very unhappy with the cleaning.
The new room I was put in was slightly better.
Seasha Spanos — Google review
This place has all the old penny games I love! It's kinda hard to get head here, but not impossible! Had a great time!. I'm a Vet so I get like $15 FP every Monday with some free food too!
Christina Lopez — Google review
This was a lovely room at the Casino. I’m a bit confused about the “Resort” name. There was no pool, gym, spa services etc. Maybe it’s in the future plans?? We had a players card so our room was only $39. Nice.
susan lee — Google review
OK. Let me tell you that I was so disappointed that the girl at the front desk does not have good customer service skills. Please let her know that she is the 1st person of contact and represents the restaurant. We are indigenous people. We want to have eating lunch a nice pleasant experience for something so sacred. Please guide this young lady in her 49er jersey so she does not continue to fail in life.
Florisa Cordova — Google review
The grounds are clean... The place just smells clean. It's the epitome of what a casino should look like. I do feel like that beauty comes with a cost. It's a very beautiful casino, and it seems busy enough so they could change the winning ratio higher. I was here for 8 hours and I never heard one person to get a hand pay or jackpot bell ringer. That's a long time on Friday night with just giving.
The people that work here are so friendly. It makes me not want to complain about the fact that no one was winning. The people is what makes this place a four star. I would come here and just stay in the resort... And not gamble at all. It's really nice.
Julian D Vigay (Jul) — Google review
This is one out of 3 casinos I frequent and they're rated #1 in my book! The staff is amazing. So friendly and accommodating. Although Colusa casino is the farthest away from where I live I will be frequenting them a lot more.
Leah Schweitzer — Google review
Stayed over night in our 40ft Motorhome in the back lot where they allow campers overnight. Very nice, clean, convenient store is right next door, they have a very nice dog park with a water fountain for dogs. Plus they have a free dump station and free water fill station. We played a little and ate at the Branded Butcher which was nice. I highly recommend staying here if you a place to stay over night or just passing through. Oh and they have a free shuttle from the back lot to take you to the casino!
Brandi Oldaker — Google review
Smaller casino with a well-done country rustic theme. Lots of different game types to gamble on. However I've never seen anyone really win a decent amount unless playing with very large bets. If you're willing to spend that kind of money, your chances are pretty good but I wouldn't recommend stopping through for a quick visit with little money.
Chris Johnson — Google review
I love this casino! It's kind of tucked away, but not difficult to get to. At this time they allow RVs and travel trailers to stay for free. The gas station next door has a free dump station and potable water. It also has a small dog park (not fenced).
They offer great incentive to new members. Their milkshakes are awesome! The staff is super-friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. They have a decent app. This has been one of my favorite casinos to visit. I grew up in Reno, NV and travel full time. I dig the vibes here.
Michael A. Castaneda — Google review
It's amazing to see how friendly and amazing customer service Colusa Casino Staff are. They were on top of serving drinks to me when needed. Mind you there were a lot of people gambling but I'm so happy they have my preferred slots. Thank you Colusa Casino.
Sylvia Galindo — Google review
Nice Casino, pretty good selection of machines. The layout is functional, and it's pretty easy to get to. The dinner house is pretty pricey though. I would recommend giving it a try. It definitely is one of the casinos I would go again to.
Cakez 707 (CakeZ707) — Google review
Went for a few hours and had a great time. Lunch at Jack's was amazing, they have the most friendly staff there. Loved it!
Anita Williams — Google review
Slots are really tight. Yeah it's gambling but I go everywhere so there is knowledge and experience in that statement.
Been a bunch of times and its beginning to not be worth my time.
Food not really very good.
There is a nice "atmosphere"
So there is that
Daniel Comaroto — Google review
Haven't been there much recently. But no comps for me. Machines not paying much. Was disappointed and lost more than I expected and was disappointed. Many machines had some buttons not working. Sound not working . No fun. Just a waste of hard earned money.
Joe Kepiro — Google review
Good for the retired peeps, maybe 60 and older. Does not have an exciting and fun ambiance. It's small and very low key. Don't think I will make another trip out there. Maybe when I'm older.
Rebecca Delgado — Google review
We had a great time. The casino and all interactions with employees was outstanding. There were plenty of tables and machines. Their Diesel fuel was 40 cents cheaper than Rolling Hills Casino. I did not try their food but will next time. No disappointments herr. I will definitely patronize again.
Rogue River Ron — Google review
A group of us reserved rooms, guaranteed with credit card, through their website for April. This past week the hotel called us and said that our rooms were cancelled due to they needed the rooms for another event. Been traveling for decades and this is a first. She apologized and said there was nothing more she could do. I asked to talk to her manager. I was forwarded to the manager's voice mail. Today, three days later, someone calls (not the manager) and apologizes saying there is nothing she can do and that was the casino decision. Unbelievable...
Gordon Harada — Google review
Love playing Bingo here with my mother and grandmother.
Their staff are so warm and friendly. We went early Nov 2023 to celebrate my grandmother’s 99th birthday and they all made her feel so SPECIAL!!
Amazing experience, amazing people! The energy was very similar to how I felt at summer camp as a kid. It gave a lot of "unapologetically ecstatic to learn" vibes.
We held the Screech Owl, the smallest one, got to feed it chopped mouse, and then got a photo opportunity. They made sure everyone (9 total people) got a chance to hold, pet, and get photos.
10/10 suggest everyone goes.
Phoenix Laalaa — Google review
We had a great experience with our private class today. We chose hawk and owl and learned so much! Erica and Tony immediately made us feel welcome and comfortable. They were both very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge in an easy way. Thank you for the amazing experience!
Julie Kramer — Google review
Falconry was on my bucket list and I can't tell you how incredible Kate and her birds made this experience! She is an amazing trainer and so knowledgeable. You can tell her birds enjoy their work. Thank you so much for allowing us to get close to these amazing creatures!
Sam McKain — Google review
An amazing, one-of-a-kind experience. Even with the 2+ hour drive to get there from SF, and the considerable price tag, it was well worth it.
They offer all kinds of experiences with the various types of raptors, and we opted for a private hawk walk (it's possible to choose 2 out of: hawks, falcons, and owls, and I reckon some would enjoy the variety, but we really wanted to focus on getting to know one bird and the hawk sounded like the most interactive one).
After an extensive and informative introduction about the history of falconry, the types of birds they have, their habits and characteristics, we (my fiancee, the 2 falconers, and myself) went out to the wooded area behind the farm with a hawk named Mariposa. We learned the proper way to call her to our glove, and throughout the experience could more or less go where we wanted, call her, walk around with her for a bit, and then have her take off to perch as she pleased. There were also a few specific "tricks" we got to do with her and all kinds of photo ops, but to me the best part was probably just casually strolling around with a bird of prey on my arm.
It's something my fiance had dreamt of doing since she was a kid, and she came out feeling her expectations had been more than met.
We'd seen falconers at Renaissance Faires and such, but getting to actually interact with them is something different altogether. Something more people should definitely get to experience.
Tom Tytunovich — Google review
The Hawk Walk was one of the greatest experiences of my life. Being so close to these animals and learning so much from the incredible team was an experience I will not soon forget. Excellent people doing excellent things. Education is the frst step towards conservation and these folks do it EXTREMELY well.
Jacob Black — Google review
This was an amazing face to face experience with hawks, falcons and owls. Seeing them up close and handling was a magical experience. They are very knowledgeable about the animals and actually use them for hunting. We saw little training toys they use and how these birds of prey are trained to hunt with their human partner. Of course taught to call birds to yourself with guidance and even walk down a trail with hawk Isla on your arm! Overall would go again and take different family with me to experience this as well.
Vera Reyes — Google review
We had a fantastic morning with Kate, Amber, and Morgan leading us on the falconry & hawking adventure of our dreams! It is such a unique experience to get so close to the birds - falcons, hawks, owls, vultures - and to see them fly free. The interaction that they can provide with their licensing, training, knowledge and location is amazing! I would recommend this to anyone - those who know they would love to know more about these birds and those who've never thought about it at all. I hope we get the chance to go back again. Thanks so much for the best day!
Miriam Kominar — Google review
West Coast Falconry is amazing! I visited with my sister and did the triple raptor experience. We interacted with a falcon, a hawk and an owl, learning interesting facts from the raptor experts. I highly recommend visiting West Coast Falconry. It exceeded expectations, and I expected it to be a wonderful experience.
Anne Novello — Google review
Enjoyed the Owl encounter. We had one one one time with about 5 owls. We learned about them. Got to touch them. The Owls flew to us. We seen them eat. We had great picture time. If you are fascinated by owls, this is a great experience. The 2 instructors were amazing! They knew alot about owls ans were able to answer all of our questions. We flew in just for this experience!
Lisa S. — Google review
West Coast Falconry is an incredible business! I've done several of their classes and absolutely loved every single one. The birds are spectacular and Kate and her staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoy them so much that I wanted to include them in our wedding. A falcon was included as part of our ceremony was truly beautiful. Kate and Leah stayed after the ceremony with a Eurasion owl and a falcon for the guests to interact with and get photos with. It was an absolute highlight of our four-day wedding event! I can recommend West Coast Falconry without hesitation!
Kylie Flynn — Google review
Bought my daughter the Triple Raptor Experience as a birthday present and she loved it. Erika and Faith were fantastic, made sure everyone had a turn with the birds, and were very willing to answer all our questions. We would definitely come here again.
Landmark 1851 hotel with period-style rooms, a restaurant & a saloon, plus Wi-Fi & breakfast.
We were at the Holbrooke for a week and had a wonderful and restful time. The hotel staff are friendly, helpful and will go out of their way to help. The room was very comfortable. The hotel restaurant is quite good. We ate there several times and the food was fresh, flavorful and very well prepared. The atmosphere is relaxed, it is an easy place to spend time. We normally would not stay so long but we were here to visit a friend in the hospital. During the week, I broke my leg (not at the hotel) and the staff were extremely helpful and accomodating. If I ever return to Grass Valley I will certainly stay at the Holbrooke.
Susan Gutman — Google review
Love this beautifully remodeled hotel.
We had a birthday dinner here (right after getting married!) and it was great. Food was delicious, staff was attentive and the atmosphere was wonderful.
There’s another bar downstairs with its own DJ too.
The only small oddity for us the fact that we seemed to be seated in the lobby. Not the saloon.
There’s a single table in the main room, it’s near the door and the chairs were also different. Almost like an afterthought or a kids table lol.
Riza Khan — Google review
Four of us went to the Holbrooke Hotel for Sunday brunch. It was buffet. The place where we got the food was pretty small, making it difficult for more than two or three people were serving themselves. The patio was very pleasant with umbrellas for shade, and there was a guy playing the guitar.
Other than spending time with good friends, the most memorable parts about the meal were how disappointing the food was and the minimal service (like the waiter asking what we wanted to drink when only half of us had arrived and never coming back to ask again). None of us thought the food was very good, and somehow a large piece of beef brisket ended up in a vegetarian omelette. We won't go back for brunch anytime soon.
Rod T. — Google review
The hotel seems to be beautiful. Really nicely renovated historic hotel. Disappointed I wasn’t visited by any ghosts considering everyone saying this place is haunted.
The hotel staff was very nice, the bar staff was nice enough. This is a great hotel for a romantic trip, but I was staying for work. The rooms just simply aren’t equipped for business stays.
There is no desk or table to sit at, there was no TV, microwave, or fridge. There is no in-room climate controls. There is like one single outlet for power. There were basically no modern amenities, yet there is a laughable $15 “Amenities charge” when you check in. I am very confused on what this charge is supposed to be for. Maybe just rename it so it makes sense?
The bed was very, very firm, which for some isn’t terrible, just be prepared for it!
Overall, not at all a bad stay, just doesn’t exactly fit my needs! I would come back with my wife for a weekend, and probably love it.
Justin B — Google review
My family and friends stayed at the Holbrooke for my wedding (my wedding ceremony and reception was at another venue) and the Holbrooke was fabulous! All my guests all loved it! The Holbrooke was the perfect place to show off our beautiful town of Grass Valley<3
I think the best part was that my guests kept meeting each other by coincidence in the hotel bar and restaurant and it was a great way for everyone to get to know each other. When the guests first arrived Thurs night, there was a band playing and it set the tone for the guests to be so excited about their visit! Then the views from front of the hotel bar was fun for people watching. And the outside back patio was a wonderful place to relax and have a drink. I think we tasted and enjoyed all the "bar bites" on the menu over the course of the weekend, but my favorite was the fried brussel sprouts- very tasty!
All of our guests liked their hotel rooms. Some people stayed in the main building and others in the Purcell House. Our guests said the beds were comfortable and that the rooms had a lot of charm! I would definitely recommend staying at the Holbrooke, and it is a very fun and interesting place for out of town guests to learn about Grass Valley!
Another note is that every staff member was very helpful, professional and kind: from my initial emails exchanges with Sonya about wedding hotel reservations to Fiona answering all of my questions at the front desk, everyone working at the Holbrooke exceeded our expectations. Even one of my family members commented on how nice everyone was at this hotel! Thank you Holbrooke Hotel for creating the best atmosphere for our wedding guests!
KC AcuYogini — Google review
Wonderful ambiance, room was very comfortable and charming. Great location and history. Dinner was tasty. The red rice and short rib was great. Your complimentary breakfast is a different story. Not so good.
Art Penaflor — Google review
Wonderful remodeling and updating. The bar is beautiful and lovely and service great. The only downside is that the restrooms are down a long flight of stairs, which is daunting for those of us elders, and impossible for such as my disabled husband. Don't understand that at all!
UPDATE: Thank you Holbrooke for the clarification. We did not know about the main floor restrooms or the elevator! Appreciate it, and see you again.
Micque Li — Google review
Great location and beautiful property. Service is very slow and best suited for vacationers and not people who are on business trips like I was. Main property has floor music on till 10pm at least if not longer, that can be heard and felt clearly in the rooms, carriage house will probably be better suited for work trips. I'll probably stay here again, but I'm not too eager for it. Their sister property, The Exchange Hotel, was a much better stay for me.
Sujatha K. Hedrick — Google review
The historical aspect is pretty awesome. Rooms were small but cute and pretty clean. Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Morning coffee and tea by the room was nice, the scones they served were way too sweet though.
The bartenders on Fri night sucked. Seemed like both bartenders had customers they were focusing on way more than they should be. There was maybe 6 people at the bar with 2 bartenders and it took more than 5 minutes for one of them to acknowledge us when we sat down. They weren't busy making/serving drinks but just making small talk with the other customers so that wasn't a great experience on our first night. We skipped the bar the rest of the weekend.
Caleb Hunt — Google review
Beautiful historic hotel and cozy, well furnished rooms to complement the historic character. Bed was cozy and comfortable. Staff were so sweet and friendly.
I wish I could give a full 5 stars to this place, however there are some serious issues. I stayed in the back carriage house in one of the upper rooms. There is very little noise insulation and you can hear even the quietest of conversations. The biggest issue is the main door to the building, which automatically slams closed whenever someone uses it. It literally shakes the whole building when it slams closed. The other doors rattle and the bed shakes. It wakes you up every time someone comes and goes. It is frequently used in the mornings when staff set up for morning coffee and scones, so there are several startling, shaking, bangs waking you up before 7am.
I hate to write such a negative review for such a beautiful place and for something that can be hard to fix on and old historic property. Perhaps adjust the automatic door closer or instruct staff and guests to mind the door and post a sign reminding the same?
Rachelle B-R — Google review
The historic Holbrooke Hotel is in Grass Valley, California about 60 miles from the Sacramento airport. It’s a quaint, cozy town with shops and restaurants. The Holbrooke Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Grass Valley and is notable for being the oldest hotel in continuous operation since 1862. Charming hotel rooms, no TVs, old-fashioned tubs, and the Golden Gate Saloon, make it a rustic and historical experience.
Everything is slower here; take time to unwind. Spend time soaking in the tub or sitting on the balcony overlooking West Main Street.
The hotel serves light refreshments and coffee in the morning.
The hotel is comfortable but you will hear some noise from the street and people above.
The old fashioned windows open and you can take in fresh air. But the in-room fireplace is for aesthetic purposes only.
For me, the bed was too firm. The hotel graciously put an extra comforter on the bed and that worked.
Phoebe Chongchua — Google review
The hotel is beautiful, but the staff is truly what makes the Holbrooke 5-stars.
We are staying for a week, and a few days in a big snow storm hit Grass Valley and we’re going on day two of no power in the town. In spite of this, their staff has gone above and beyond to make everyone comfortable and safe. Those of us still here have been provided with coffee and tea, shovels to dig our cars out, games to play, and meals with what was available in the kitchen. They are truly rockstars and we can’t recommend staying here enough.
When there is power, the Golden Gate Saloon has fabulous food and drinks and the rooms are spacious and well appointed. We’ll definitely be making this our go-to place to stay when we’re in Grass Valley! (Extra thank yous to Anthony and Amanda who are incredible)
Laura Brisson — Google review
We had a wonderful staycation. The rooms are beautifully remodeled. I love that there are no TVs in the rooms. Our room was a little bit loud in the morning since it is right on the main road. One of my favorite spots to eat in Grass Valley.
Tara Kellermann, Realtor — Google review
This was such a cute hotel. The lobby/lounge/bar area are absolutely gorgeous. There’s an outdoor dining area. In addition to the indoor dining area. There are outdoor heaters so even if it’s a little chilly out it’s still enjoyable. The rooms can run a little on the small side, but are incredibly cute, warm, and inviting.
I feel like the hallways give off a little bit of “The Shining” vibe, but it’s still super cool and I’m very glad we chose this place to stay. The service was great, the front desk was extremely helpful when we realized our bathroom lighting didn’t work and they were able to move us to a different room . Would stay again.
Stefani Storm — Google review
I went In to your establishment with 6 girlfriends/colleagues for lunch. We had just finished spending our time at the Del Oro and we opted for your establishment for cocktails and lunch. 5 had never been there before and as a resident if Grass Valley I was excited to share the local experience with them.
The server was very snobby and rude. My friend asked which soft drinks were available and the waitress immediately suggested a diet coke. This was such a rude assumption and our friend was offended. She was not a heavy set person at all. We had to laugh about it. The server continued to treat us as though we were below her level of class.
Which was insulting. We're a group of teachers and principals.
We were so completely turned off that we left after our first round for a facility that actually welcomed us.
I was very embarrassed. I have lived her for close to 20 years and have never been treated like this before.
Fire — Google review
Nicely restored gem of a hotel with super comfortable beds & owners with an eye for design detail. That being said, back of hotel, where guests enter from parking lot was a mess outside the kitchen area when we arrived for check-in & then again when we departed, service left something to be desired in the bar & towels in rooms could use an upgrade. Amenity fee is super annoying, since there is nothing to justify an extra $15 dollars on top of the room stay (bad corporate trend). Seems off brand for an otherwise laid back & casually elegant, boutique property. With some little detailed improvements to guest experience, this place would easily be 5 stars.
Christopher Greenwald — Google review
We had the king suite right up front with balcony overlooking the - at times busy street. Bed was comfy. We had our own control for heat/ac. Mini honor fridge filled but I still was able to put a few items in it. Huge bathroom with tub & shower. As stated no TV. Had Several outlets for plugging stuff in. Toilet a little fussy due to I guess old pipes but we were gentle and had no issues. Big armoire to hang clothes. Parking was easy. Enter right through the back and the elevator close by. We could hear music but not sure where it was coming from as bar has no band. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated how convenient it was to the Center for the Arts, and shopping, etc. We would stay here again for sure!
Karla Rockberg — Google review
We stayed at this lovely property for a wedding that was hosted on-site. A beautiful historic building with a mix of upscale and vintage decor, and a big splash of Christmas.
Most of the staff were very friendly throughout the weekend. Room was cozy and spacious, though I must warn you….if you are in the room at the top of the stairs…be sure your door latches *all the way* shut. Not once, but twice, other guests thought our room was a conference area or common room and tried to come in! We laughed it off but luckily it wasn’t in the middle of the night.
Kudos to offering the scones at the coffee cart—super yummy! Would definitely stay here again if I’m in town.
Jess Geller — Google review
Room was charming and immaculate with a comfortable bed. The temperature was a bit cool with no option available to adjust. A comfortable chair to sit in would have been nice.
The whole experience was still positive as the bar and restaurant were great as was the breakfast.
Susan Komure — Google review
This hotel is Fantastic! First visit was in February. Back again here in March. Both stays were in the Purcell house. They have gone above & beyond accommodating all of my requests. Great location where you can park at the hotel and walk to nearby shops.
The only con is the receptionist controls the heat for the Purcell house. It can get noisy due to traffic & other guests in the building.
Joyce Stubee — Google review
I’ve recently been back to after the menu change and WHAT A IMPROVEMENT!! I really enjoyed my meal, I had the elk, chicken liver mousse and calamari all very tasty. I’m giving it 4 stars because I also had lunch there and although it was still good it was a little basic and could be better.
Phoenix Kuzara — Google review
Just Wow! Every aspect of our stay was spectacular, from the outstanding customer service to the immaculate rooms. The design & decor is stunningly beautiful & I felt like I was back in time. Not to mention the delicious coffee & scones for breakfast. I was very impressed to say the least. Can’t wait to go back!
Debbie Campbell — Google review
I stayed on 11-2-23 to 11-3-23 and the ladies the night of and following morning were amazing in finding accommodations last minute while attending to a loved one in the hospital. They went above and beyond! The room was beautiful and unique with a claw soaking club and king size bed. The coffee and scones delivered in the morning were perfect. Lovely property, staff, and music on sight♥️ Thank you, I absolutely recommend you book a stay!
The site of this state's oldest gold mine has miles of trails to hike, bike or explore on horseback.
This is a beautiful park! It's well maintained, the staff are friendly and informative, and it's amazing to explore. Hal the blacksmith was wonderful. The gift shop has a great variety of souvenirs and is so inexpensive I almost felt bad for paying so little (this goes for the $5 entry fee as well). Donate to the blacksmith shop and the donation box in the visitors center! I'll definitely be back.
sara dyson — Google review
Super cool park if you are in the area, don’t need to drive couple hours just to come here, only if you are in the area. They have a rose garden which is not season yet that would be super pretty, pretty cool to take a look at everything! Everyone was super friendly here and they have picnic tables outside for you to eat! Fun day!
LLL — Google review
What a really cool place! If you are in to California Gold Mining History or just American history in general…definitely a must see! The preservation of the buildings and grounds were very well maintained so being able to put yourself in the lives of the people who once roamed the grounds was easy to do. They did have the blacksmith house up and running which is always such a cool craft to watch. Even more awesome was they had an opening you could walk down in to, to see how the workers got down one of the mine shafts! Overall such an amazing property. There are also miles of trails you can hike around the park so if you don’t want to pay to get into the attraction, you can at least walk around and see it all from afar. Probably not a place I would pay to get in to again unless we had friends or family in town but if you are driving through / visiting…this is a great stop!!
Alicia Bustamante — Google review
There are three types of gold mining. Empire mines is hard rock mining. The State Park interpretive guide [ranger] was excellent. So knowledgeable though he was a volunteer. We learned about the functions if the various buildings at the mine and were given a demo of the key engines driving the mining machines. Went to the blacksmith shop on our own and also the administrative offices and assay office.
The guide did take us to the top of the mine shaft and had a wealth of information about the mine itself and the men who worked it.
There is a small but informative museum and a small gift shop, this latter just being average in its offerings
Plenty of parking and clean rest rooms.
Tassey Russo — Google review
Cool place, and the $5.00 entry fee includes optional tours. I think you're really getting a deal. I don't think they do the mine tours anymore, but the cottage tour is still worth doing, and has been expanded in recent years to include the clubhouse and part of the grounds. That being said, I work for State Parks and I really think they should pay their tour guides. And it would be nicer if they conducted more then just one tour a day.
The mine yard is really cool as well and features a small street front of French style building.
The roads are a little bit confusing though. We didn't realize you could drive further and park by the visitor center, so we ended up having to walk over a mile. They really need to post some better signage.
briantravelman — Google review
Amazing place worth visiting every single time you are passing by. The rose garden trees grass fountains and of course the mine and history of the miners are absolutely amzing.
Darius Zeb — Google review
Such a fun park and such friendly helpful rangers. For $5 per adult this park has soo much you can do. We actually ran out of time. The tour was also so fun. A must visit if you are around Nevada City.
sushma alphonsa — Google review
Kids loved it. $5 for 5 and older. Very cool model of the extensive mine. A rock specimen collection. And the blacksmith made my kids rings, in minutes, by eye that fit them for $1. Educational was to kill a few hours.
Sarah Hathorne — Google review
The best place in the state to learn about the impact of mining in California during the 1849 Gold Rush.
Add free parking for day hikers and a free museum to boot this is a must see. Conveniently located outside the historic town of Nevada City just off the Colfax Highway be sure to stop by the next time you’re in beautiful NevAda County
Your professional and very friendly State Rangers will assist with any needs. This park has a number of attractions and is very popular with many groups including California history buffs, mineral buffs, hikers, walkers and also bridal wedding planners; a popular local venue to get hitched!
Learn about the other three state parks in the area that look at the Gold Rush through other lenses.
Steven Sosnowski — Google review
Wonderful time at the mine! We had a large group on a guided tour that was led by an experienced and entertaining couple who filled the walking tour with stories and pictures of what it was like to be here when the mine was fully operational--very cool! Although I can't imagine how obnoxious the stampers must have been on their nonstop mission to extract every speck of gold from the tailings they brought up from thousands of feet below. I only wish there were a way to tour the mine itself but these tunnels may never be dry again, especially after all the rain and snow we got this past Winter!
William Vlach — Google review
It's so interesting to be able to see the mine shaft. The area where the mine is was gravel ground so definitely not for wheelchair users. The rest of the grounds have sidewalks. There are some of the most beautiful trees and flowers that you can meander through.
We enjoyed the experience.
Molly McKinley — Google review
Beautiful setting with a very interesting history. Tours of the mine shaft entrance and some of the buildings on the grounds are worth the time. This park was mostly easy to walk around. I think someone in a wheelchair or other mobility aid might struggle through the gravel areas.
Tim — Google review
Nice place to explore. Gift shop was priced very reasonable and nice front staff and it was only $5 to enter
Areef Nahk — Google review
This place is to natch , the tour was fantastic, and the grounds are well manicured. The tails along the park are very nice for the dogs , people, and horses alike. I love this park 😍😍😍😍😍
laura goodwin — Google review
This was one of the safest and most prosperous gold mine in state of California. Established around 1850s, the mine produced 165 tons of gold during its operation, has 11,000 feet deep and 367 miles long passages. This was a hard rock mine where rocks were extracted and pulverized and further treated with mercury or arsenic to extract gold from the slurry. They do have a guest house built like a English manor and few remnants of offices, equipments, workshops and houses. Well maintained and quite interesting! The fall colors within the park are just beautiful. There is a pool, a step garden and lots of trees. Restrooms are outside the visitor center. Fee is $5 per 6 and above.
Ram Dongre — Google review
I fell in love with Empire Mine when I was young. It has been many years since I last visited, and I still walk around the park in awe of the design and beauty. The house tour and the history behind the mine is incredible and inspiring. We were even able to watch some docent blacksmiths on site. I recommend this park to all mining history buffs out there. It's crazy to think of how people survived that Era.
Jennifer Daubert — Google review
Absolutely beautiful place.
The tour guide was boring( no offense). Glad we read some of the history before attending the tours of the home and mine.
Lisa Hawkins — Google review
This is a great trip back into the pass!! Go, it has a 5 dollar admission fee!! OMG!! 5 bucks... Two guided tours are given and it's an educational experience!! Go!! Take your kids and let them learn about the Gold Rush!!
J Dub — Google review
Beautiful, quiet , tall trees, and greenery is the best part of this beautiful park . Along with a great historical story told by the local tour guide . The pictures will speak for themselves but I highly suggest to walk around the beautiful estate and discover the history of mining .
Always a fun family favorite place. Lots to do for the kids with petting zoo, rides, and activities. There are food and drinks at various venues available for purchase. There are zip line rides, horse rides, train rides, and shows. My favorite is the Pig races. And of course they have pumpkins.
Rodney Rose — Google review
It's fun, it's crowded, it's expensive. But it's a tradition. I recommend going during the week when the parking is free and the tickets for the activities are cheaper. During the weekend the parking is $20 during the week it's free. Entry into the farm is free.. The tickets are 99¢ ea during the weekend and 89¢ ea during the week. The Zipline is 12 tickets weight limit is 50-250lbs (on a Sunday we waited in line for two and a half hours), the corn maze varies between 2-8 tickets depending on how big the maze you pick. Train ride is 4 tickets, airplane ride is 5 tickets, petting zoo is 2 tickets (animal feed is 3 tickets) coyote mountain is 5 tickets, carousel is 4 tickets, and the sunflower maze is 2 tickets. There are some free climbing structures and other things, slides, and giant tires to climb on. There are various places to eat on the farm including some food trucks on the weekend. The pony rides are $8 and the face paintings range from $5 for a small item like a tiny pumpkin on the cheek to $15 for a full face paint.
Serena Smith — Google review
My brother invited us and it was so fun! So beautiful! Awesome variety of foods and drinks! Our only complaint is the pumpkins, gift shop, and SOME of the food/drinks are way too pricey.😓😬 But we came prepared with our own lunches. It's awesome that they allow food from home because there are lots of people with dietary restrictions and allergies, thank you Bishop's team!🙏💝 Pricey stuff but we still had a such a great time with my brother, his girlfriend and my mom.💞 We WILL be back because we have leftover tickets and Bishop's staff says they don't expire!🥳 Praise God!🙌
UPDATE: we went back last minute and it was even better this time!(except we missed the rest of our family this time😔) Today we went early morning, packed a hot meal with hot chocolate, and the Fall weather was amazing! There's something for everyone here: agriculture, rides, animals, historical stuff, food, drinks, art, gift shops, playgrounds, live music, fun shows, and more! We missed the pony rides this year but we're definitely planning for next year. Thanks again, Bishop's team, you guys are so sweet!💞🙏🤗
IaB woG — Google review
Probably the best Pumpkin Farm I’ve ever been on!! Went for my niece’s 5th birthday party. What a nice surprise of all the things to do, things to eat, etc. The staff is friendly and easy to approach. The lines were a little much but we were also there at the peak of the day. Loved the train ride and yummy cider. I actually can’t wait to go back! Both Adult and kid friendly!
DBreezy — Google review
Great fun! I take my daughter annually. She loves the animals and train. She also loves getting sunflowers. The cute slushies are with it! I had the float. It was like apple pie a la mod in a cup! Lots of places to sit and rest while the kids go crazy. Love the rocking chairs!
Kevin Jones — Google review
I love bishop's! My family and I have been coming here for about 5 years now. My favorite thing is the sunflower field, but the kiddos love the train and hay ride. Great family place!
Vanessa Rodriguez — Google review
Always fun! Food was amazing! Employees friendly, atmosphere inviting, lots to see and do! Hey rides, great petting zoo "city", train ride, favorite foods and treats of the season, great corn mazes, sunflower field, beautiful pond, zip line, Merry-go-round and more! We go every year!
Loralyn Hansen — Google review
Our family really enjoys Bishop's Pumpkin Patch. It's our favorite of all the patches we've visited. Beautiful scenery, pumpkins of many colors and shapes.
Lots of activities to entertain children: Carousel, jungle gym, slides, petting and feeding farm animals, train ride etc. Favorite of all is gerting a hay ride to the pumpkins to pick one.
The atmosphere is lovely, the smell of apple spice and lots of goodies to purchase from the bakery and the store. The corn mazes are really cool too. The staff are truly amazing and very happy to see everyone and make out visit a pleasant one.
SheQ Linnae — Google review
Love coming to Bishop's. We visit multiple times in the season. I am surprised that parking is $20 on the weekend and they usually don't charge until October but they started on September 30th. I like to come during the week and let the kids play on the play structures. We get dinner, snacks, cider, beer, and you have to make sure you have one of their pies at home while they are available. Every year they upgrade and make it better, it can get crowded but it is totally worth coming.
Rosemarie Zolling (Rose) — Google review
Awesome place for the family. My 2 year old daughter loves it. Lots of attractions, rides, play areas, and pumpkins galore! The place is huge so parking is no problem. Food and beverage is on point and I love the hard ciders!!
Jc Cummins — Google review
My favorite spots are the u-pick sun flower farm, petting zoo and corn maze. The train is fun to go on a short ride and see giant pumpkins. The pig race is a great free show but only available on the weekends. Foods are too pricey. Appreciate the free admission. Parking is free in September and on most weekdays . I go here every year.
Tina Hua — Google review
Bishops is awesome for the whole family! There is a wide variety of activities from riding the train, painting, going on slides, panning for marbles and watching pig races! It's a great place because there is something for everyone. The pumpkin picking fields are huge! It is a very busy location. We enjoyed going earlier in the season (sept.) before it got too crowded. Check their website for specific information about rate changes and available events throughout the year. Their blackberry cider is so good! I recommend this place to anyone looking for a day of fall fun!
Janai West — Google review
Had THE BEST client appreciation event last night. The staff working the fire pits in the 100 Acre Woods was so friendly and helpful. When we needed some items we forgot to bring with us they were quick to find us what we needed. They were gracious hosts and we can't wait to have another event there next year. Thank you Bishops!
Erika Poindexter — Google review
We love it here! So much to do and see. Definitely always a big part of our fall bucket list. Totally worth the drive for us in Grass Valley.
Gold Country Photos — Google review
I loved the pretzels and the delicious apple cider, so much so that we bought a gallon to take home, the family atmosphere was very calm, and we went early on Halloween day, there was more movement when we were leaving but the walk was very fun
BAL — Google review
I've loved Bishops since I was a kid, and now my kids have grown up going and love it. It was always my small hometown fall activity. It expands every year, which is amazing butttttt The downside is that it is a huge "tourist attraction" now & its overly packed with people, which is much less enjoyable.
CC B — Google review
I went blind into this experience. I thought it was just gonna be a farm with pumpkins but the arrival shattered my beliefs. The place is a wonderful spot to bring the family or a date with these feelings of nostalgia. There was nothing I didn’t like and I was more giddy than my girlfriend. Best thing I’d say is the Apple Cider Floats.
Lucio S — Google review
I am so glad that I found this place. It’s a huge place with so much fun things for kids and adults. I really appreciate the whole team, the volunteers and everyone who works there none stop all day with a happy face , Thank you to each and everyone. 🤗
Love the wine and the friendly & knowledgeable staff/owners! We did the wine and chocolate pairing today and Mary was great! Thanks for the great wine and good conversation.
Bryan Travis (B-Trav) — Google review
We love Naggiars. You are always greeted with wonderful warmth and welcoming. The wine is amazingly delicious. There's a feeling of family and even when there is no music or food trucks it's the place to be!
Suzanne Litchfield — Google review
This is an absolutely fantastic place to have a venue where you can get together with people and friends and have some entertainment.
In this case it was a friend's birthday and an entertainer (DJ) Carlos Kandia that he follows It was at the winery and so he invited friends to celebrate his birthday.
It was an awesome time everyone there including the non-birthday guest had a great time mingling with the people who were there for the birthday.
DavidC EG — Google review
Always wanted to visit this winery - loved their red wine blends, and the location out in the foothills was intriguing. The winery is in a beautiful valley, somewhat remote - nice drive along 2 lane roads, followed by a mile or so along a rough dirt road. You even get to see Bison along the way. Really. The winery met expectation - reasonably priced tastings, and as with most wineries, you get to taste a lot more than what they advertise. Their outdoor covered is beautiful with lots of tables, overlooking a pond. Great views. That’s where we had problem number one - I guess they advertise the winery as family friendly, which sounds OK unless you have to deal with two mothers who brought four young kids along with all their toys. The kids ran wild, totally out of control and ignored by the parents. When the daughter pulled out a tambourine, that was the end for us - we politely asked the mother to have her stop, and were met with the “It’s a family friendly winery”. BS. It’s not a family room. You expect parents to have some control over their kids. And the winery does nothing about it, since a lot of their customers are locals. This pretty much ruined our experience. Problem number two - every winery I’ve visited, and that’s a lot of wineries, drops the tasting charge if you buy a few bottles which we did. Not this place.
Overall, the winery is beautiful, great staff, and the wines are very good. It’s a great place to spend a summer afternoon on the patio, with a glass of fine wine and some snacks (you can bring your own food). I recommend taking the drive out there and hopefully you will not have to deal with uncontrolled kids.
Rich Bromberg — Google review
Friendly folks in the tasting room. They have the best Viognier in the Sacramento region. If you prefer reds, you should try their Barbera. They have a great shaded patio to sit and sit your wine, while looking out over a serene pond. In the summer, they usually have free live music on the patio on Friday and Saturday nights. They also have about 6 paid concerts with top level cover bands each year. Not sure about entertaining this year with Covid, but they are doing a great job of keeping everyone safe.
Linda Nuss — Google review
The drive is completely worth it with these timeless treasures... the wine is outta this world, the snacks are melt-in-your-mouth worthy and they always hit the spot 😋
Plus every event is absolute perfection and done phenomenal ❤️🥰😍
Irina Bucalov — Google review
Amazing wines, love the service and fabulous events
Angie Pitts — Google review
Just saw the Tom Petty tribute band at Naggiar Vineyards. Beautiful grounds!! Wonderful staff!! Had an incredible experience! Will do again!!
Jodi Reavis — Google review
Obsessed with this place! Wines were incredible as well as the service. Marianne was our wine expert taste pourer. Great conversation with great wine! What more could you ask for! Will for sure be coming back and sending people this way!
Contemporary rooms in a casino hotel with dining options, a pool, a spa & conference facilities.
Was given 1 Comp night per week because I use my rewards card at each game I play. They also give free gifts if you have a rewards card. The gifts are very impressive! My friend and I had such a great time we spent time at the pool which was very clean & well maintained. The room was huge and so beautiful we were treated like first class patrons. The food was very good. The entire staff from A to Z were kind and helpful you all work so very hard and it SHOWS . THANK YOU THUNDER VALLEY!! I WILL BE BACK. SHERRY
Cheryle marshall — Google review
Congested crowds of machines in small walking spaces. Many employees just standing around looking lost. Tables are full of players during evening time more than day time. Officers outside for any misconduct from people. Great food. Thunder cafe was awesome. Edward is a great waiter who needs more recognition for his skills and hospitality. Laura was great in keeping tables entertained. Many thanks to the thunder cafe crew.
Stephanie Bomar — Google review
Enjoyed the service and the complementary room. All though several thousand dollars prior to me getting a club card and using it a couple thousand dollars afterwards it was clear my luck was not changing anytime soon.
Win some lose some at times but I really enjoyed the friendly accommodating service with the hotel staff and the staff on the gaming floor and cashier's were fantastic. I work crazy hours mostly in the late night early morning grave yard hours, which having a room is really nice. Thank you for the hospitality and great service that came with it. I'm looking forward to my next visit to see if my luck will change.
Thank you
Sincerely
Steven
God Speed.
Steve — Google review
This review is specifically for the music venue. I am a quadriplegic and in a power wheelchair. Mine is one of the most narrow chairs they make (Permobil). I have tried TWICE to go to concerts there and TWICE I was sold "wheelchair accessible" that are not even close to being wheelchair accessible. The first time for Third Eye Blind , I had lower level ticket and upon arrival they told me that my chair would not fit where my seat was. They then put us off to the side where I could barely see. The second time I went to see Blues Traveler and bought balcony "accessible" seats thinking they deserved a second chance but nope! The seat I purchased had to be removed with tools and then it was not even close to wide enough for me to fit. They then removed the other seat I purchased for my companion so I could fit and sat them in a seat we didn't purchase. This inevitably led to a problem when the owner of the seat showed up. We were eventually moved to a different spot. This is a warning to ALL wheelchair users to be aware that what you are buying as wheelchair accessible is in fact NOT unless you are able to get out of your wheelchair. EXTREMELY disappointing in 2023 at a brand new venue. I will never return again which is a shame because they have good shows. Seems they do not care about having disabled people at their venue.
jason smith — Google review
34 trips. Zero wins. Terrible payouts! TV is disappointing to say the least. To go consistently and notice that something is definitely off when the payouts are dwindling, the bonuses are nonexistent, and your money does not go far at all. As someone who plays regularly and has a track record of success, I’d say I have an above average knowledge on how the machines act and react. It is painfully obvious that the wool has been pulled over mine and everyone’s eyes who walks through their door. Yes, it is a business, yes, they are set up to make money, but the percentage payouts must seem to be set so low they are virtually nonexistent (FYI tribal gaming, does not have to disclose % payouts in the state of California, which is a huge disservice to the general public). The only explanation to describe my continued experience is that the slot machines are rigged, adjusted, or tweaked in some form or fashion. you will lose. Save your money. I can’t say it loud enough. SAVE YOUR MONEY!
DD V — Google review
This is the best casino for my wife and I to play at, enjoy food and the rooms and feel the fun. The steak house, Red Lantern and Thunder Cafe are all really good restaurants. The staff are friendly and fast. The casino is always clean and security is all over the place. The hotel rooms are beautiful and well maintained. Our casino host Gabe constantly sends us invitations to so many promotions. He is awesome. The concert venue is gorgeous with so many great acts. Our odds of winning are comparable to your high limit Las Vegas casinos. I cant say anything negative even the parking is great. Cocktail waitresses are all over so your never thirsty. Thunder Valley is our spot. The best of the best.
Jimmy Pendergast — Google review
Thunder valley is one of my favorite casinos in the region. They have a great variety of both slots and table games. I also play poker every once in a while and there poker room is awesome. My only complaint would have to be there service for beverages. I’ve gone on trips plenty of times sitting thirsty and leaving thirsty. Self service beverage machines go a long way if they had them. Never had a problem with any employee interactions. They’ve all been respectful. Only a few waitress who maybe come and go because there rushing and so busy. But to me that is no sign of rudeness. I absolutely love the place. Great time and would come over and over and again.
Johnny Gomez — Google review
Great resort and hotel staff service here is top notch. I want to thank Monica in particular in the reservation phone line - I was having trouble finding one extra night stay on a high volume packed week during poker tournament week and she went the extra mile to find an available room and follow up with me one day after. Really excellent service unexpected at hotels these days. I’d stay here again just because of the pleasant service. Great job!
Aki Suzuki — Google review
They need to loosen up the machines a little bit...
I played two different machines and put a twenty dollar bill in each one, not a single spin had a winning combination. They could at least let you win a couple dollars at some point within those 20 -40 spins.
But they don't.
The only reason I go back is to get a burger from the high steaks steak house.
It's a big burger and 98% of the time it is very good.
French fries not so good, if the season them they are good but usually they are plain.
Thunder Valley loosen up a little bit for the small time spenders.
(The big spenders are always winning more. 10 dollars a spin and even higher).
If thunder let me win a little I would step up my bets a little more.
rockwell owens — Google review
Our visit to the Casino was great, the location had a lot of great games to offer and play. The biggest thing I noticed was that a lot of the slots were kind high on the amount of minimum lines for the game, some as low as 15 others I saw were as high as 88.. No matter the place was great and we had a wonderful time.
The place was very clean and well maintained throughout. Also, the bathrooms looked great, and the new event center.
Overall a great place to visit Thank you for a memorable day for our family!!
Carlos Castro — Google review
This review is from our experience at the venue for last night's Bill Burr show (which in itself was fantastic). Thunder Valley Casino Management and attorneys: If you're going to have a stupid no-purse policy, then you need to provide an alternative, such as a purse check. Not everyone expects to be subject to such stupid rules, especially when everyone is required to walk through a metal detector. Myself and many other innocent victims were forced to either walk back to our cars or hotel rooms to return our purses. Because of where we parked this took me nearly 30 minutes resulting in missing the opening comedian. In addition to a coat check, stands posting such a rule should be prominently displayed throughout the crowded holding area where everyone is queued up to place their cell phones into the required secured and locked phone pouches, get their tickets checked, and walk thru the metal detectors. Lots of opportunity for communication!
The beverage lines were ~20 minutes. Way too long after waiting in the hot holding area for 20-30 minutes.
After the show was over, there were multiple exit doors available in the holding area. Instead of allowing patrons to exit through these numerous doorways, they had security guards standing in front of them, forcing people to walk through the smokey casino.
Lastly, the parking situation is poorly designed. There is only one entrance/exit when there could have been several created in the large parking lot across from the venue to alleviate traffic.
Obviously not the smartest people behind this whole operation. If the bean counters cared half as much about the customer experience as they do their beans, they might have more beans in the end.
Kimberly Scott — Google review
I've never stayed in the hotel, but I rated the rooms a five-star because everything else is five star.
Play bingo for the first time on Sunday to kill some time and from 1 to 4:30 it was a fun time even though I didn't win any money. I spent $75 which was 10% off and the total came to $67 for a chance to win pretty good money though smallest game was $250 with $750, $1000, $1199, and huge bonus is available if you pay extra and you hit your game and under a certain amount of numbers. $75,000 was the biggest option, although I didn't have a chance because I didn't spend the extra money. Complimentary soda coffee tea water hot chocolate. They have a snack bar right next to the bingo hall that is available only to bingo players. Hot dogs are Nathan's, and they are $6.50, which is on the high side for hot dog but what are you going to do?
I was there for the poker tournaments which are some of the best poker tournaments in the world. Three or four times a year I think they have major tournaments. For example, the first tournament was a $400 buy-in in 1,500 people bought in over a 3 day period. First prize was over $80,000.
I even had a chance, I did finish in the money and came back for day too but was eliminated rather quickly and scored $760 $360 profit.
Kevin Lewis — Google review
For my wife and I, Thunder Valley is our favorite casino in California. Their promotions are things that we enjoy using, the game rooms are huge, any game you wish to find is there. They have a food court with terrific variety, and top notch restaurants throughout the casino. The new arena is beautiful and a great place to see a concert year round. There's plenty of parking too. I like the bars and there's televisions everywhere. It's a great place to watch the game.
Aaron Shoup — Google review
Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers an unforgettable experience for anyone looking for excitement and relaxation. The gaming floor is spacious and filled with a wide variety of slot machines, table games, and poker rooms, catering to both casual players and high rollers alike. The resort’s luxurious hotel rooms provide a comfortable retreat after a day of gaming, with modern amenities and beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Additionally, the resort boasts several dining options ranging from casual eateries to fine dining restaurants, ensuring there’s something for every palate. Whether you’re here to try your luck at the tables, enjoy a live concert, or simply unwind by the pool, Thunder Valley Casino Resort delivers top-notch service and entertainment that keeps guests coming back for more.
ISLAM KARIMOV — Google review
Feels very compact, dark theme needs contrast , overall the night was saved by a hostess at about 11:45 pm on 3/26/22, I received quick response to my help light. Was very nice and happy to help. Even though I told her I didn't turn on the light, she was still happy to help. Didn't catch her name unfortunately, thank you for your help.
The employee improved my experience , she got all three overall for thunder valley. With an individual rating of all five stars.
Y Knot — Google review
The room was large and well laid out. The wifi was fast. Unfortunately the mattress was hard and very uncomfortable. The pillows were nice and soft. The bathtub was really cool. Deep and filled fast, with a separate glass walled shower. If the mattress had been a bit softer I would definitely plan to stay again. Service at the front desk was quick, friendly and polite. I stopped by Panda Express on the way out. There was one man ahead of me in the line. After they finished helping him the two employees walked into the back and six minutes later they came out to take my order. The service was very slow.
Sherry The Secretary — Google review
I left my 16 yr old son in the lobby couch so I can check in (it was in the same area around 100 steps to the desk). Next thing you know the security was harassing my son for being unattended (radioing codes while asking who are you with). There are no signs that says DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KIDS in the lobby couch while checking in. The security said it’s because parents usually leave their kids unattended. I wonder if harassing kids will make the kids feel safer. THIS IS NOT A FAMILY FRIENDLY HOTEL. Lastly, we stayed in the pool and ordered snacks and told the server to please charge to the room. When we finally went upstairs, front desk called and accusingly said we did not pay and that we should go to the pool to sign the check. I went downstairs after taking a shower and the pool staff were flabbergasted and could not find my check. Turned out it was already billed to the room. The rooms are big and clean at least and does not smell like smoke. Pool clean and there are enough chair lounges to sit on. Thank you for the racial profiling experience, we spent our stay reassuring my kids how to handle what your security has done.
Kate Castilla — Google review
Went for a show and the new venue is nice but, two issues ... the traffic control for parking is terrible. They haven't figured out how to efficiently get cars in/out. And then the venue makes you walk out of your way in/out of the venue, forcing you to walk through the casino. I get it, please play some slots while you're here but, it ain't gonna get people to play. Just let us out of the venue efficiently.
Jay Burcham — Google review
Have only been here a couple of times for concerts. Have had great meals at the Cafe prior. The food menu was extensive, food was great, prices reasonable and service was quick and friendly. There is plenty of parking and the casino is fresh and clean.
Judy Schulz — Google review
I felt service here didn’t care/ rude even after giving decent tips. One thing I hated, high limit player here, went to eat at the cafe at 6:30 pm in the morning. Ordered some food, they got me to go. The whole restaurant was empty I asked if I can sit here since I already ordered the food. The old waitress said people here get the full service since you already ordered you can’t sit here. Seriously, the whole place is empty and I even ordered my own food. This is my first time here. I have never seen such behavior at any other casino in the us.
Igot You — Google review
Absolute worst casino period. I was just humiliated in front of the entire poker room because I was merely verbally defending myself from someone who instigated and the floor manager calls the security guards and makes a whole scene out of this. I was kicked out of the room without given a chance to explain and I’ve never felt so wronged or violated in my life. This establishment is a joke and I will never give another dime here after this disgrace.
In a way I see this as a sign to stop going to casinos to save my hard earned cash. You would think the least a casino can do is make the environment comfortable for everyone but I will never be stepping into this filthy casino again. Not to mention this place reeks of smoke and garbage. I’ll be telling everyone to stay the hell away from this low life establishment
Joseph Han — Google review
I haven’t stayed there but the hotel lobby is nice. We love the entertainment offered at The Venue, but would like to see actual tribal cultural ceremonies, dance, song with a cultural center onsite as well to teach and educate the public about being good stewards of Mother Earth. A better ventilation system would encourage me to stay longer. We always make a stop at their delicious bakery counter for a treat to take home.
Roxanne Dee — Google review
They are nice here and they don't trip if your sitting in your car security don't mess with you or look in your car when your gambling, They don't 86 you for stupid stuff like gold country, feather falls, hard rock and rolling hills does! You get free beverages you just go up to the bar and order soft drinks coffee etc for free! All the staff is kind! And the rooms are the nicest and clean! Definitely the best casino in Northern cali!! And you win here the slots aren't to tight! They definitely appreciate there custmers and treat them right!
Lyndall Jean Truelove — Google review
I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the wonderful service provided by the cocktail servers at Thunder Valley Casino. However, I had a less than satisfactory experience with one of the bartenders during my recent visit.
Upon visiting the Thunder bar to get a drink for myself and my wife, I encountered a new bartender who I had not seen before. I believe his name is Christopher and he is an older gentleman. I waited for quite some time, attempting to get his attention, while observing him assist other customers and tidy up the area. Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, he continued to ignore me and did not acknowledge my presence for approximately 10 minutes. As a result, I had to seek assistance from another bartender, Jay.
I then proceeded to observe Christopher interacting with other customers, and it appeared that he exhibited similar behavior towards several others. This experience was disappointing and concerning, as it significantly impacted my enjoyment of the overall gambling experience at Thunder Valley Casino.
I genuinely appreciate the outstanding services provided by your staff, and I understand that everyone has off days. However, I felt that it was important to bring this to your attention in the hope that it can be addressed to maintain the high standard of service that Thunder Valley Casino is known for.
BB Harlow — Google review
This is a big vibe type of casino. They offer all the typical table games and slot machines. They have tons of food options at the food court and some great restaurants. The last time I was here I discovered two table games I did not know existed. DJ WIlds Stud Poker and Chase the Flush. Two very exciting games. If you're a gambler and like action, I highly recommend these games.
Antonio Vazquez — Google review
First time there my friends won $3K on a big Wheel of Fortune! Paid out within 10 minutes! Tables were hitting too at some points, back and forth always.(But no specials for winners on rooms 4 stay...)
Watch out for your bet on Blackjack newly shuffled decks, dealer won 21 (3) times in a row on the first hand... Good luck!! 🤞
Jody Georgianna — Google review
Great food.
Beautiful rooms.
Great service.
Over priced.
The place stinks and makes all of your clothes and belongings stink like smoke. It's hard to breath here and the smoke stings your eyes. It's worse than casinos in Reno.
Uncle EL- — Google review
I just want to remind people that casinos are designed to take your money. They don’t care about your life they don’t care about your rent, your car payment, your obligations, etc. their main goal is to get your money from your pocket and your bank account and put it in their pocket, I’ve been seeing a trend lately where POC are winning jackpots.you see it posted on IG and Facebook . It’s a good thing until it’s not. casinos are designed to take your money. They are designed to get you addicted to gambling please be careful .slot, attendance will tell you to sign up for a players card so you will receive free gifts meals hotels, and concerts. What they don’t tell you is you have to spend a tremendous amount of money to reach a level to get those gifts and you have to maintain that level every six months so if you reach President level after six months, you will drop down to the beginner level you’ll have to spend more money to reach that presidents level again. it’s the stick in the carrot effect if you don’t maintain a level, you won’t get offers for concerts, VIP parking, and the other crumbs that they throw you. Also, using your players card gives The casino ability to control when you win. They will tell you it’s random it’s not when you have dumped a huge amount of money into A slot machine that Card will tell them they need to give you a little bit back so if you spend $20,000 in a month you might hit a jackpot for $1200. another trend that you see here is the same people are winning over and over again they’re usually from the high limit and they have executive level cards Proof that they do control your wins.
Old Town Pizza is a popular spot in Auburn's Old Town, offering a diverse menu that includes sandwiches, salads, and of course, pizza. The pub-like atmosphere provides a cozy setting to enjoy handcrafted coffee at The Pour Choice, the local favorite coffee shop located in the heart of Old Town. Visitors can expect efficient service even during busy times and generous portions of food at reasonable prices.
Our first time here, ordered chicken wings taste sooo good we ordered another one ti go 😂. Tried their pesto pizza and Mother load both tasted good including the garlic bread. She’s our server was also nice. Will be back again!
BigMama G — Google review
Place was reminiscent of an early 2000’s pizza place where you had your 8th birthday party and invited most of your friends, even Dillon who peed himself the year before. You all get pizza and Dillon puts the black olives on his fingers pretending he’s a gecko, while you take mental notes not to have him on your kickball team at recess tomorrow.
Good times. Good vibes.
Owen James — Google review
This is our first time going to their new place, super nice ,we sat at the patio upstairs and it was super chill huge upgrade .The food was delicious as always, Erika was super nice to us and definitely will come back when we are around this area
carlos duke — Google review
Cool location esthetically, parking can be a challenge, but that's normal for old town. The service was slow, and aperizers came out with food, so there is no real point in ordering those. We ordered chicken wings that came out without any sauce on them, and the meat was dry, we had to ask for BBQ sauce to dip them in. The quality of the pizza was good for the price. I've been here a few times. Most of the experience was around this level. Keep your orders simple, and you can walk out at a good value on the pizza for the quality and size.
Brayden Dawson — Google review
Just moved to downtown Auburn. We walked to Old town for Pizza. We have had Old Town pizza before but not in the restaurant. Tonight we sat at a nice table. It was quite busy with a large birthday party in house. Sergio arrived quickly at our table with a wide smile and an honest desire to give us superb service. I was a waitress for years and can spot a fake smile. Not Sergio. He is the real deal, genuine , but I guess that you all know that already.
Long story short. Best service, best pizza. Perfect dough. Amazing!!! It will be our one and only pizza from now on. Bravo!! Delicious 😋
Linda Jones — Google review
What an Awesome new location for Old Town Pizza in Auburn. You've got to go see and enjoy this great place.
Dineen Anderson — Google review
Yummm! Grabbed a medium cheese pizza and it was delicious!!! Best pizza place in town. First time at the new location. Very nice, clean and spacious. Pizza came out quick and staff was friendly. Highly recommend coming here!
Nikki KM — Google review
We used to go to Old Town Pizza when it was in Old Town Auburn, and it was good. Then our kids grew up and moved out, and old town pizza moved to their new location, so we never went there anymore. We recently tried it again and we were very impressed. Great pizza, good service, a very efficient online ordering and takeout pickup process. Try it!
Glenn Simon — Google review
Longtime favorite pizza eatery. Located in old town Auburn. Customers come from many miles away. The most delicious pizza to sink your teeth into. Crust is perfect too. Just slightly crusty on bottom as it should be. Pizza has all fresh toppings, very cheezy and very good sauce. 🍕Yum😋
Gloria Barrett — Google review
I'm a new fan!
Party of four, we all ordered our own separate and different pizzas. Everyone left happy. We shared a huge salad and that was excellent, as well. Nice beer menu. All the servers were great, personable and put our dinners on the table in short order.
My first time in and I'm looking forward to doing more research.
Dale Apple — Google review
Wow, this place is really good for a pizza parlor. The service was great. Our host did her job and wasn't playing with her phone. Food was generous portions (most places minimize portions now), and the dining area is very large, so you don't feel cramped plenty of room for large gatherings. Dinner for 2 with adult drinks under 50.00 with appetizers.
It's worth the drive for a pizza night.
Robert Maciel — Google review
The calzone was pretty good, and my friends said the pizza was fire! My one complaint is with the salad. Why do yall only put 1 whole olive on the salad? Just one..... 3 stars for that lol
kyle Downing — Google review
Very impressed with the new location. The rooftop patio is excellent. I used to eat here when I was a kid and they were in Old Town. Excellent use of the old salvation army building. Heart warming to see Auburn being renovated the way it has been in the past couple of years.
Ian Fisher — Google review
I have to say, this is the best pizza I have had in a long time. The crust was cooked perfectly and the toppings were generous. The sauce was very flavorful. Our server was polite and helpful. We will definitely be back!!!.
Tish Abbott — Google review
Came here to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night, party of 8. We had reservations-- and a good thing because they were super busy! The pizza was absolutely delicious, as was the salads and garlic bread. We feasted!! The service was good, although it dropped off significantly about halfway through the meal. The whole table had to keep their eyes peeled/ participate in flagging down our waitress when it came time for dessert orders and then later the bill. We never did get an opportunity for a second beverage, but as I said, they were super busy, so I don't think that is their normal M.O. Parking was a BEAST. the parking lot is tiny, and Auburn being Auburn, there is very little parking elsewhere. We wound up parking up a S.F. style hill and had the joy of having to hike back up it after dinner. All in all, I'll be back. But I suggest off peak times!
S Keck — Google review
Pizza was really good. Lot's of drink options.huge open room with many big Tv's and tables.
Brandon Burr — Google review
Old Town Pizza was awesome. As usual, my sister's visiting in town and really enjoyes it when she gets to go there. Carson! Carson! Carson was awesome. Thanks for a great time buddy.
Patrick Burns — Google review
We really liked it! It was our second time here. We ordered the cauliflower pizza en it was delicious.
Nadia Molinero — Google review
Best pizza I have had in at least 30 years! So many options to choose from. Nothing like you've tasted before! Delicious! Amazing!
And the staff was friendly and helpful. Our server was absolutely the best ever!
Tonia S — Google review
Had my niece's 18th birthday party there. Great food and service. Loved the atmosphere too. We reserved the bar area and had a little place to ourselves. Would recommend it for sure.
Big, research-centric public school founded in 1905 & known for its science & engineering programs.
I highly recommend this teaching veterinary hospital. They were able to help my Little fur baby when my regular vet could not. The staff and students are very willing to answer all questions to make sure that you are comfortable with the care your pet needs.
Kathrine DeWitt — Google review
Good college, there’s a big campus and the dorms nearby are in good condition. My fav things about coming here are the library and clubs they have to offer. 📚🚙🚴♀️☕️
nova — Google review
Scrubs Cafe near UC - Davis Veterinary Community Clinic serves high quality, fast-type food, giant salad bar and full service Peets Coffee. Easy access, parking, indoor & patio seating, spacious and clean. ADA compliant. Pleasant, polite and helpful mask-wearing staff. Limited yet good post pandemic menu. We had well prepared Harris Ranch beef hamburgers.
Susan Larsen — Google review
Exterior campus is nice, environment is wooded, quiet. Classrooms are quite dated for a supposed "high tech", progressive school, at least the areas we got a chance to see...
Jessica Palacios — Google review
Its a fantastic school and great place to be. Would have done my undergrad here if it wasn't billions of dollars
Pedee Ewing — Google review
The classes we had were fun, educational and very informative. Hopefully I’ll take more as the program I’m interested in offers quite a lot. Highly recommend!
vikka max — Google review
Very good college campus. Loved it. Bicycle friendly
Danny A — Google review
Honestly feels like most of the things related to school are a money grab. The teachers are just as good as anywhere else. I wish i had looked at other student's thoughts before choosing here compared to somewhere else... i just saw "number 1" and was like hey lets go there. They seem good if they have such a high rating.
Pros: has nature, a lot of clubs, possibility of joining a teachers research group as an intern
Cons: semester work load in 10 weeks, exams almost every week, way too expensive, campus food costs more than it tastes like it should, weird dining hours, very hard to navigate by car as bikes and pedestrians don't stop, most clubs you have to pay for if you even have time for them
Amelia — Google review
Campus is wonderful, filled with natural scenery and beloved by students for many opportunities such as clubs and sports. However, the roads are terrible and some buildings seem outdated.
Albert Wong — Google review
Such a great college experience here , small hometown feel, great safe environment to spend your college years. Met some of my best friends here.
Q. N — Google review
Aggies women's basketball 🏀 killed it today! (Too bad I'm a Cal Poly grad Lol)
Brennan Hill — Google review
We had a great time tipping the cows. We were going to give them 20% but we decided to go with 25%!
Nick Talken — Google review
Provided water for the Davis Turkey Trot! It was such a wonderful day filled with runs for all ages and even furry pets. So glad that we got to share clean oollee water to all the participants! Thank you UC Davis !
OOLLEE INC — Google review
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis, UCD, or Davis) is a public research university and land-grant university located near Davis, California.[9] It is one of the ten campuses of the University of California system, and has the third-largest enrollment in the system after UCLA and UC Berkeley.[7] The institution was first founded as an agricultural branch of the system in 1905, and became the seventh campus of the University of California in 1959.The university is classified as an R1 university, meaning that it engages in a very high level of research activity.[10] The UC Davis faculty includes 23 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 30 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 17 members of the American Law Institute, 14 members of the Institute of Medicine, and 14 members of the National Academy of Engineering.[11] Among other honors, university faculty, alumni, and researchers have won two Nobel Prizes, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, three Pulitzer Prizes, three MacArthur Fellowships, and a National Medal of Science.[11][12][13][14]
Founded as a primarily agricultural campus, the university has expanded over the past century to include graduate and professional programs in medicine (which includes the UC Davis Medical Center), law, veterinary medicine, education, nursing, and business management, in addition to 90 research programs offered by UC Davis Graduate Studies. The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is the largest veterinary school in the United States and has been ranked first in the world for five consecutive years (2015–19).[15] UC Davis also offers certificates and courses, including online classes, for adults and non-traditional learners through its Division of Continuing and Professional Education.
The UC Davis Aggies athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I, primarily as members of the Big West Conference with additional sports in the Big Sky Conference (football only) and the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. In its first year of full Division I status, 11 UC Davis teams qualified for NCAA post-season competitions.
tarif fateh — Google review
Did you know at UC Davis they do animal studies where they shoot ketamine into them and give them vodka and then when they’re good and messed up they burn them so according to animal medical science, this doesn’t fall underneath animal cruelty.
Luke Stevens — Google review
Stunning campus. The staff is very friendly. The weekend is a lot quieter but still plenty to do. A walk along the arboretum is a must.
Dave Knepper — Google review
Returning for a bike ride around campus after a 40+ year absence since graduation here. Glad to see many of the old original buildings have been preserved, while upgrading around them.
Nice place for photos hoots. Best place for kids interested in knowing about plants..
Harish Paluru — Google review
Favorite place in Davis, beautiful
Kelvin Kay — Google review
Cool place to take a stroll with the family. Brought wife, baby, cousin, and grandma along on a nice day while some plants were in bloom. Having an app like PictureThis isnt a bad idea if you want to identify and catalog different types of plants. Not too many people here on a nice Saturday evening. Local and nearby shopping and restaurants arent bad and the local college students are mostly respectful of the area and passerbys. Will be back
Jeremy Epps — Google review
Great park to hang out or take a stroll in
Alex Silas — Google review
That's Great. Nature, plants, pot, docks were very beautiful
Özgür ÇELEN — Google review
free parking on the weekends, tons of trails, signage on almost all the species of trees, and lots of small wildlife!
Rebecca O Day — Google review
Enjoy the beauty of a variety of foliage, and not just fall foliage
Clay Olson — Google review
Love this place! No wonder it's on the top10 among US public botanical gardens. Shady trees, different plants and flowers. Lots of parking too, I parked along Old Davis Rd.and Hilgard Lane, lots of parking spaces (paid $9). Will definitely come back.
Zel CBH — Google review
Very Beautiful trail
Anubhav Mishra — Google review
You will meet the greatest and happiest staff here. Everyone is super excited about their programs, events and sales. Definitely stop by anytime between 8am-5pm.
The Folsom Prison Museum is a small museum and gift shop located in an old home that houses various artifacts related to prison life, including Johnny Cash memorabilia. Despite its size, the museum offers plenty of valuable information and stories about the history of the prison. The on-site docent has many years of experience working within the institution and provides intriguing insights into life inside Folsom Prison. Visitors can park outside the gate but should be prepared for close proximity to guards and visitors entering for visits.
HISTORY RIGHT HERE!! ONE OF CALIFORNIAS OLDEST PRISONS FOLSOM. FOLSOM MUSEUM WALKING DISTANCE FROM OLD FOLSOM STATE 🖊 PEN!!
J G — Google review
Wanted to visit the museum today but they're only open on the weekends. Still tried to have an experience without being into trouble. The signs are very intimidating 😳
Tammy Nava — Google review
A museum that tells the history of Folsom Prison.It's smaller than I thought, but it's right next to the entrance to the real prison, so I was very excited to go through the security gate.It was closed for a while due to the coronavirus pandemic, but I'm glad it's reopened.Admission is reasonably priced at $2.There was no tour guide, but if you had an explanation, you would have learned a lot more history.I saw California Gold on the video, so I sat in a chair and watched it from beginning to end.It was on TV a long time ago, and maybe it's still being rebroadcast.It was an old program, but not the current one. It was very useful for learning about history.You can walk up to the STOP 🛑 sign that says No Visitors Beyond This Point.There is also a souvenir shop, and all credit cards are accepted.Everyone, please come and visit. I was excited.
kimi k. — Google review
Great museum with lots of info packed into a small space. The best part was listening to the stories of the docent onsite with so many years of experience inside the prison. Definitely worth a couple hours of exploring!
Andrew T. — Google review
This is a must see when you are a Johnny Cash fan, even though the museum is temporarily closed. The guard let us take some pictures from the house and the gate! That was so nice of him.
Unfortunately the one person who ran the museum has died recently. So sad, we hope you will find a successor to continue the museum!
Kristin W. — Google review
Very cool experience. Definitely worth the $2.00 admission! Great stopping point if you are walking along the Johnny Cash Trail.
David Liebler — Google review
To be honest, the overall impression about this spot is so-so cause the admission is $2 also they don’t accept cards payments for minimum transactions under $5, which sounds like everyone must buy something if they don’t have cash. This is not cool to the customers.
Timmy Luo — Google review
We couldn't visit because the chap that sorts out the museum has recently passed away 😢
Karl Martin — Google review
Even tho it's closed, the guards will let you carefully look around small area and take pics. Really neat piece of history - Johnny Cash was here.
Mike Stockdale — Google review
This is a small Museum on Prison grounds. There are examples of inmate manufactured weapons and inmate manufactured art. Some T-shirts and other clothing for sale. A very old Gatling gun and the death book of executions. Worth a look if you are in the neighborhood
Rob Jones — Google review
Place is small, but we learned things. You do have to park in a lot with all the visitors to the prison. Security is high, but I think it's worth noting.
Marcy Newbold — Google review
Free museum only open on weekends!
Neat place to visit. Lots of interesting info as well knowledgeable volunteers are fabulous 👌 please bring 💸 cash. They do accept card for most items, but they also have items available for surviving children of staff who lost their lives. It's a great way to contribute by donating.
Lots of great info available in all types of sources. The whole thing takes maybe 2 hours.
Jen — Google review
Small museum but packed with historic artifacts, photos and memorabilia. Unfortunately they’ve cut back the hours of operation so Saturday is the only day to visit.
Yeahoo Whoyah — Google review
Unlike me, but I didn't take one photo. I believe that anyone that visits here with just a simple $2 entry fee per person will find that it has so much and is actually quite large.
I believe children as young as 5 years old and anyone up to 100 years old or beyond would find this quite interesting.
I would say the amount of time that you would spend here could be about 45 minutes to an hour. If you really start digging into the hidden treasures and reading the stories you can spend easily a couple of hours.
Overall, I highly recommend visiting here. Not only for the museum. Put this to get a taste of what the prison is like since it's on the same grounds as the actual prison.
Todd Billingsley — Google review
We are so happy we went here. It's a little off the beaten path and we were skeptical in taking the time to go, but well worth it. The guy running the gift shop was extremely nice and even though it's small the museum is worth doing. You even park right outside the gate so it's a little weird being that close to guards and people going inside for visits. Lots of Johnny cash memorabilia too.
Sunset Traveler — Google review
Dont drink that dirty water. Fascinating historic stop. It's sobering why it was built and still is in use. I love the museum sharing actuall history of the prison and the work and engineering the prisoners put into the construction and maintenance of the facilities. Guards were very accomadating.
The California State Railroad Museum is a must-see museum in Old Sacramento that features 21 restored locomotives on display. The museum also has exhibits on railroad history, railroad workers, and the diversity of people who work on railroads. The round trip train ride takes visitors along the photogenic Sacramento River and is pulled by either a steam or diesel locomotive.
Museum was absolutely awesome if you have any interest in history, locomotives or transportation. Absolute love scale model trains, transformational (although mostly automobiles) but still found this museum to be a perfect fit. Also caught a docent led tour which explained some of the important pieces. A particular highlight is they have a railroad stake made with pure gold in the display case. Also got to step inside of one of the steam powered trains another docent explained the controls and history. One more docent led exhibit was the mail sorting train cart and it was awesome to see how mail got efficiently transported throughout the country.
Victor Wang — Google review
Went here 10/22 with my family. Everyone really enjoyed seeing the trains. We went early on a Saturday morning and had a great time. The docents really make the exhibits come alive as they tell the stories of the era. They have a bunch of exhibits telling the stories of the immigrant workers. There are train rides during the day and various events. Upstairs they have a number of hands on exhibits as well as play area for toddlers with train themes. They also have an extensive collection of model trains which was almost as interesting as the real trains. They are remodeling part of the museum when we visited but it didn’t get in our way.
Tye Bratton — Google review
It was the most beautiful concert I have ever been to in person with live instruments. The candles definitely set the mood although they weren’t real candles. It was definitely better to have fake ones that last at all night with no heat in the room since it was already hot in Sacramento, the musicians were phenomenal. The music performed was very exceptional and delightful. I had the best time ever definitely worth the 2 Hour Drive
soto jessica — Google review
What a wonderful place to be! My son, daughter and husband LOVE trains so this is always as easy stop when we are in Sacramento! I would definitely give 3-4 hrs to explore and have fun! If you can stay for longer there is plenty to see and do in and around the museum. On top of seeing full size train engines there is a lot of history, displays and trains you can actually get inside and walk around. One even moves said your currently out on the rails. Don’t miss the upstairs! A cute little play area for younger kids, an interactive miniature train village and some STEM play as well. You can also arrange to go on ride as they have a train that goes a couple times a day. It goes down a couple miles then comes right back. I highly recommend stopping by! The gift shop is alot a favorite of ours!
Emily Lawrence — Google review
We visited from Oregon and this museum is amazing! We brought our whole family and there’s so many things to do for adults and children. We were very impressed. The upstairs has a dedicated area for smaller children and has lots of model trains.
Kelsey Perez Lopez — Google review
This is a great and well-maintained museum of railroad history in Sacramento, California. We visited on a weekday morning, and there was no rush. Different tickets are available for adults and children. This museum appeals to people of all ages. On Level 1, there is an extensive display of locomotives and carriages from the transcontinental railroad era, providing a fascinating glimpse into railway history. The top floor (Level 3) houses an amazing collection of toy trains, with several of them operational. Additionally, there is a designated train play area for kids. The docents are welcoming and knowledgeable, offering a wealth of stories and information.
While excursion train rides are available, it's important to note that these are separate from the museum entrance. Be sure to check out the gift shop, which offers a wide range of collections including toy trains, keychains, books, coins, caps, cups, and more. I highly recommend visiting this museum; it's a worthwhile experience for everyone.
Yohi Sivakumaran — Google review
This is a fantastic train museum exhibit wise. Many train museums have a lot of rolling stock including a lot outdoors where as the amount of rolling stock here is more limited but the restoration quality on most of the cars and locomotives is excellent. The layout and displays are in depth and cover the important rail history of California in particular but also generally. In addition to the ground floor displays including a handful of cars you can go through there is an extensive display of model railroads on the third floor. A small children's play area and a 5 car train on tracks on that same level as well. For the price a really great value and place you can spend a few hours with young and old a like.
Jonathan Collum — Google review
Everyone should take a railroad ride, it doesn't cost much. The trip is short but fun, especially when the train changes tracks on the turntable. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy-go-lucky. I would recommend this excursion to everyone. This was my first ride. It was exciting to discover how it works. Bring the kids. They will truly love it.
Mary Randolph — Google review
I went to the California State Railroad Museum to see a candlelight concert (symphony). The concert was amazing. I was definitely intrigued by the trains. I must go back during regular business hours. If you have kids who like trains, this place is a must-see. The trains are absolutely stunning!
Jamila (JAM) — Google review
The Smithsonian of Sacramento. A joy for grown ups and kids alike documenting a key industry in US history. The numerous volunteers stationed amongst the trains and carriages dressed up in railroad regalia provided excellent commentary. Well worth admission with multiple interactive displays.
NP Metzy — Google review
Such a great day! We got there when it opened, best because way less people. The kids had so much fun with them whole place. Loved the chalk, loved the toy trains, loved the dining car. My ten year old son loved asking all the questions and the attendants were so helpful and sweet. Great place to take kids. There is something amazing about kids just wanting to learn about the mechanics without having to prompt them. Trains are awesome! I've been before so today I just followed so the kids around and let them explore. Magical day!
Jessica Watson (Psychomelon) — Google review
I really like this museum and it's a big deal if you like railroad history. I first came here five years ago and have returned. I rode the train all the way from Detroit to visit it and it's worth the trip. They have equipment you won't see anywhere else. It's known around the world by railfans and it is easy to see why.
Bryan Monaco — Google review
The museum is a great Wealth of information about Railroads, the history and very interesting artifacts. Ground floor has covered many historical events and trains while top floors has great toy trains collection etc and some fun play areas. We especially liked the experience of walking through those train compartments that have the effects to mimic the reality. There were employees dressed as the train staff in the exhibits. They were very patient and answered many questions from children. This visit should be included in field trips if school children. The gift shop is cute but the books were a bit expensive. There’s no food in the museum. The paid parking garage in front of the museum was very good.
La N — Google review
This museum is one of the finest in the country. There are certainly larger railroad museums. But this one displays it's artifacts in a stunning and accessible way. They are objective and humane about the terrible experience of the Chinese immigrants who built the railroad across the Sierras.
I highly recommend this museum for rail fans and California history buffs alike.
Kommando Radio — Google review
This place is an absolute gem! Don't let the unassuming entrance nor the vaguely disinterested ticket sales clerks fool you, this museum is absolutely amazing! Anyone would enjoy this place, regardless of their affinity for trains! I was truly impressed with every single exhibit. But, my favorite was the train we were able to walk through that had the sound, look, and feel of a train in actual motion. This place is astounding!
Gina Settle — Google review
This is not only possibly the best railway museum in the world but also one of the best I've been to (maybe because I love old trains :). All possible trains, historical moments related to railways, especially in America, are represented. Everything is very nicely made and extremely interesting. It requires a lot of time to go around slowly, without rushing.
Borislav Bajkic — Google review
Lots of locomotives and cars, some of which you can enter, along with static exhibits devoted to the history of railroads and railroad people. It looked as though the kids in attendance were enjoying themselves, but there definitely are exhibits that older attendees will appreciate more.
The Museum not only celebrates trains as amazing machines, but also reminds us of the importance of railroads in our history and culture.
It is a member of ROAM, which means that you may be able to obtain free admission if you are a member of a museum that also is part of the ROAM network.
Mike Rubin — Google review
First time I go to a railroad museum, but he exceeded all my expectations. If you like learning about stuff or like trains, this is definitely a must stop to do. They have great history from the first train that existed in the United States now to the electric ones. You also learn how the Cole miners used to transport the Cole back in the day.
Sebastian Tavera — Google review
WOW! So much to see - definitely give yourself at least 2 hours (3+ if you want to read everything). Well worth the $12/adult we spent - I would have paid twice as much if not more. Incredible artistry and museum flow. One of the best museums I've ever seen. There are a few different floors (there is an elevator), one of which is all about toy trains. Gift shop had some really cool stuff as well. Afterward, give yourself plenty of time to explore the area - there's so much to do!
Kat Phifer — Google review
If you're train buff or looking to take your kids to something educational and fun and the whole family can enjoy. Then, take the time to go here. I truly enjoyed stepping back in time here.
Claudio Pubill — Google review
Surprisingly Large museum with multiple floors of exhibits on both history and toy trains. One of the trains even simulates rocking motion. All kinds of media to read and look at and interact with. Very worth the value paid for the tickets!
Jay Nickols — Google review
A great way to spend time with family and friends.
$12 for this huge selection of trains is one of the best deal museum.
Clean environment. Although you can smell the old years from the train.
Rt Galvez — Google review
Loved this place. Everything is indoors now (last time I went was a few decades ago). The museum is very clean, and it has multiple restrooms inside the show room. There are multiple floors, and there are wheelchair lifts and elevators, but walking through the train cars is a tight squeeze. They have a free scavenger hunt for a little prize. There is a small gift shop with lots of train memorabilia. Parking is paid street or garage, and it's only a short (underground) walk from DoCo.
Robyn Jimenez — Google review
Went on a rainy week day so not crowded at all! Always so exciting to see old trains, they look classy and elegant. I particularly enjoyed the ones that's open for entering, not something you can do everyday unless you have a ticket, really gives you a brand new immersive lesson than just signs or videos alone. Although most of the mannequins other than the Chinese section were white dudes and I got spooked by a staff who sat in the car waiting to explain to guests. So beware of white dudes here, they could be real. They also offer the Polar Express train ride around Christmas time which we missed this time. If you're interested get the tickets as soon as you can!
Yu Jung Hou — Google review
This museum is amazing and very interesting and informative about both the good and the terrible in our history of the railroad tracks built across our country and the trains made that changed how people and goods could travel. The museum is very honest about everything that happened to the workers of all cultures, and gives credit to those who were unrecognized, dismissed, and who didn't survive in that era of such hard labor. I feel proud of all the women and those from other countries that showed their strength and grit and worked just as hard as the men leading them, and continued that work when American men went to war. You can listen to the stories and get on the trains in the museum and witness the beautiful and the tough that happened. Docents are throughout who add to the good and the bad stories. I highly recommend this museum. There are also kids' play areas and many small but elaborate train sets for kids and grownups to enjoy viewing, and some to purchase in the gift shop. I highly recommend spending hours at the museum, plus it's located in a great part of old downtown Sacramento with boardwalks, restaurants, music, and shops for taffy, candy, drinks, and much more.
Suzan Ripley — Google review
Very immersive experience and a lot of fun. The dining and sleeping train were definitely highlight. Luxury already at that time period.Also really impressed with the details of many kinds of trains , with comprehensive knowledge and historical stories. Highly recommended.
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is a charming animal sanctuary that offers an educational experience. The facility houses a diverse range of animals, including monkeys and tigers, providing them with shelter and care. Peacocks and turkeys roam freely, while deer and farm animals have ample space to move about in the open area. Visitors can observe many bird species as they explore the grounds. Macaques are among the most endearing creatures here, forming close bonds with one another.
In a world post Tiger King, the fact that this is an animal sanctuary and not just a zoo made me feel better about spending money here. It was a great collection of animals, I loved the bobcats, and the albino peacock, and the fact that they have bee hives. They also have a big play park for the kiddos. My only regret was not catching the adorable train they have, or checking out the Johnny Cash Trail that runs along behind the zoo. All in all it was a great way to spend an afternoon.
Pixi — Google review
Only $7 p/p to get in. A good starter local zoo for young children. Zoo is behind the library. Upon exit, there is a playground for the children to play at. Along with a hike trail with a beautiful bridge.
Blinky Thrfosev — Google review
Lovely place! you can really see how much all of these rescued animals are cared for! There are peacocks and turkeys that roam freely, and a very large open area for deer and farm animals. I went on a cold day so there wasn't a ton of activity, but still super fun to see so many birds!! I really loved the macaques, they were very clearly best friends and never left each others side! The cougars were running around their ramps, it was a bit intimidating to see such a huge animal running so fast above me. I cant wait to come back on a warmer day to see how all the animals behaviors change! It takes maybe an hour and a half to walk around the whole place.
Naomi Schumichen — Google review
My wife and I took our daughters and in-laws here after Thanksgiving as a way to get out of the house. This place was such a pleasant escape for the day! The staff was welcoming, getting here and parking was simple, and the price was more than worth it. All of the animals were out and about in their respective enclosures, and our daughters had a blast looking for them and learning their names. Tons of fun photo opportunities and fun facts. We will absolutely be coming back for the Christmas light events!
Update: we came back for the Holiday Lights event, and it was amazing! A bit crowded, but really well done and a lot of fun to enjoy with the family!
Chad Chapman — Google review
Took my 9 year old grandsons to the zoo, picnic and ended with a train ride. I had as much fun as the boys did.
Pattie C. — Google review
Christmas wild nights was a great event! Lots of people but it was still very enjoyable! Watching the zookeepers feed the mountain lion was our favorite thing. And the thousands of Christmas lights were a close second. 🎄🎄🎄
jeanne poarch — Google review
The Zoo sanctuary is awesome and helps those special animals with a forever home.
Docents/volunteers are so friendly and helpful with answers to questions.
My highlight was to see a peacock in full plume very close, one for my bucket list.
Great walking paths.
Monica S — Google review
Very small zoo. It only costs $7 to get in. You can walk the whole thing and see all the animals in under an hour.
There’s wild peacocks everywhere which was really cool. The enclosures are grossly small for a lot of the animals though, that was sad to see.
Samantha Holdaway — Google review
This is a great little zoo. There were monkeys, bears, large safari cats, birds, and much, much more. Plus, outside the zoo is a small train that drives around parts of the zoo for a really small cost, I think $3.
Ed Variz — Google review
Amazing. I have been going here for 30 years and it has expanded a bit. They even have tables for a picnic and an exit right out to the park. Highly recommend.
Joshua Vaughn — Google review
This place was super cute and definitely did not expect it to be as big as it was. Only downside is it can definitely get crowded, the walkways are very small and most people have strollers with their children so it’s hard to squeeze by each other. But way more animals than we had expected, quite the experience especially for little kids and nice to have nearby. There is also a little park outside with play structures and the train was a nice little addition as well. We definitely had some fun here.
Alise Lankin — Google review
We love this little zoo/ sanctuary. They have both bears and mountain lions, plus farm animals, eagles, wolf hybrids, wild cats, and more. They have a lot of educational materials, and teach about wildlife conservation, which is great. The enclosures allow for close-up viewing. We like to go in the fall/ winter/ early spring, when it's not so hot, and the days/ hours are limited- be sure to check if they are open before you go! Also, the train, gift shop, and cafe were all closed when we visited last Sunday, which was disappointing.
Catherine — Google review
Came here for the first time today, my daughter loved it! She's 2.5 years, some reviews say it's very small but we found it to be perfect for her! She loved it, she enjoyed seeing all the animals, and walking around. The park outside is also great, she really enjoyed that after seeing all the animals; we highly recommend checking this place out if you have small children.
Running out Of Thyme — Google review
We love this little zoo! The tickets are a great price. All the animals are pretty cool to see.
And it's not crowded.
Angel Perdue — Google review
I have been coming here since I was a kid. I absolutely love this place! I am so thankful that these animals have a place to go if they can't be in their own habitat due to injury or being housed illegally an they can't be released to the wild.
Side note if it is a super hot day, the animals will be "hiding" they are trying their best to stay cool. Totally don't blame them. So it's best to plan a hot day trip first thing in the morning if you wish to see the most animals.
There is the little snack shack right outside the park with proceeds going to help the park/animals. An you can go to the playground or kids train (costs extra) when it's running.
During the holidays they do a beautiful festival of lights in the park! They decorate & you can come in at night, it's so pretty & fun to do with the whole family. Definitely recommend coming here, love helping support the work they do.
Old Sacramento is a historic area situated along the riverfront, featuring buildings that date back to the Gold Rush era, as well as cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages. The region hosts several museums such as the Sacramento History Museum and state Railroad Museum, which provides train rides for tourists. This district also offers souvenir shops where you can buy T-shirts or antiques. Moreover, there are various upscale restaurants and bars that attract college students.
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(3152)
Sacramento, CA, USA
15
Sutter St
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Walking Areas
Historic street where Gold Rush stagecoaches gathered, now housing shops, galleries & restaurants.
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Folsom, CA 95630, USA
I'll never travel to Modesto without this trip planner again
The Crocker Art Museum is a world-renowned museum with a wide range of exhibits, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings from around the world. It's also home to one of the best collections of California art in the country. The first floor of the building has been designated as an education center with classrooms, library space, and exhibition area perfect for student and community exhibitions.
COVID precautions require purchasing timed tickets. Sold at 15 minute entry intervals, I purchased mine right before I left my house. Beautiful expansion building is attached to the original Crocker mansion. Exhibits were well laid out and easy to navigate. Loved the bright open areas and the eclectic mix of Mexican, African and Asian art. Spent 3 hours here and easily could have made it a full day to take it all in. Gift shop is small but reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit!
Jeanette — Google review
This museum is GORGEOUS. The fashion, the paintings, the ceramics, the art pieces... All absolutely amazing. The museum is very neat, open and quiet. There's staff nearby in every section. Bathrooms are pristine. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting. Overall, a great experience! Side note: I'd recommend you set aside 2 hours to see the whole place.
Cierra White — Google review
Beautiful location to explore. Combines modern with Victorian, so easy to get lost in the art. It's a place I could stay for hours, lighting was never too harsh but never so dark that I couldn't see the art. Great collections with beautiful sections. Easily will go more than once.
Aydin Ermolaev — Google review
Great collection of early 19th to 20th century californian paintings esp of landscapes giving us a good idea of how these places looked like in that era. The building itself has a fascinating history too. Huge collection of pottery and native baskets too.
Great museum of arts. Highly recommended.
Mok You Chua — Google review
Our family had a very relaxing, and beautiful experience here. The museum is as beautiful, and clean as it was when i visited as a child. There is so much beautiful art and architecture to look at. We came for a classical concert on a Sunday. Highly recommend if you are in Sacramento.
Where's The Foul — Google review
Went for Baby Loves Art; My 8 month old really enjoyed it as did we. They assign a gallery and have a play area set up within the gallery as well - super thoughtful. Afterwards, we explored other exhibits before heading out.
Bella Coladonato — Google review
A lot of fine art and a three hour walk within the building and I feel like we still didn’t get to look at everything. There’s so much to see so many beautiful paintings, historical artifacts, and sculptures. It’s a nice place for a family get together to go really see some history, there was a story about a Native American woman whose son was taken from her and placed in a Catholic church school It really caught my attention.
Arnissa Alvarado — Google review
Was so surprised at how great this not-so-little museum is! We expected to be in and out in less than 2 hours, but spent 3 and still didn’t see everything.
I particularly enjoyed the explanations accompanying each work — by far the best I’ve seen (and I’m a pretty frequent museum-goer), and I found that taking the time to read the blurbs really enhanced my understanding of the work. From explanations about the artists’ lives and influences, historical and political implications, and discussions of the materials used, these write-ups also included tips of what to look for — some of which I otherwise would have missed.
This is a great way to spend an afternoon — whether you’re a visitor to Sacramento, or a resident who just hasn’t visited the Crocker yet!
Shauna Snow-Capparelli — Google review
As museums go, I would rate Crocker among the top. The Candy Store Gallery is a must see and during our trip, we spent 4+ hours in the gallery and 60% of that was in the Candy Store Gallery.
The docents reach out to engage and are so knowledgeable - the stories captivate and get you to appreciate what is in front of you.
A must stop for any museum lover visiting Sacramento.
Indra Singhal — Google review
Visited for free as part of the Bank of America Museums on Us Program. An absolutely beautiful massive collection of art. It can be a bit confusing to navigate all the different rooms spread across multiple levels but you almost want to get lost in the variety. So many different styles, artists, mediums. My favorite are the glass art pieces. Extremely beautiful. Plentiful parking when we visited as well and inexpensive street parking nearby.
Victor Wang — Google review
I've lived in Sacramento my whole life and somehow had never been to the Crocker Art Museum. I have walked and driven past it numerous times and have always wondered if it was worth a visit and I finally know that the answer is a resounding YES! This is a wonderful place to visit solo, with friends and family, with kids, etc. There's something for everyone to see.
The docent led tours are a must for newbies and there is even a special tour for kids that is offered on the 1st and 3rd sunday of every month. My 6 and 7 year old children loved it and stayed engaged throughout the approximately 1 hour long tour through the 2nd and 3rd floors of the museum. The docent was very knowledgeable about the exhibits and the local history and made it fun for kids and adults.
There is a large courtyard area for kids to eat and run around outside and an indoor tots area with playhouses and other montessori inspired toys. There's a small cafe inside but food and drinks must be enjoyed on the 1st floor only.
Overall this is a great place to visit to see art and learn about local history for a reasonable price.
Jason Singh — Google review
Great time on a field trip. Our Docent Mr. FLYNN was wonderful! We really enjoyed ourselves. I had more fun than our students.
Earnest Jenkins III — Google review
Had a really pleasant experience visiting this place! It's got a mix of contemporary and classic artworks which is pretty cool. The architecture is a real treat too – it's like a blend of traditional and modern styles. There's a lot to see and take in. Definitely a must-visit!
kn — Google review
This museum has a bit of everything: modern, classic, ancient, ceramics, sculptures, glass work, weavings and tapestries, mixed media, and so much more. It’s a great museum that spans a few buildings with tall ceilings and a quiet atmosphere.
There is paid parking across the street.
Heather Sinclair — Google review
I live in Sacramento for about 12 years and this is the first time I've ever gone to the museum! I can't believe this is my first time, just now going! My wife and I are getting ready to celebrate our 9-year anniversary on the 31st. We planned a day out together to just go around Sacramento and enjoy some of the attractions and activities right here at home for the day. This was one of them. For me, I absolutely love the original museum because I enjoy historic buildings. The stairwell and the tile work, everything about it was just really amazing to me. I absolutely loved it. When we went over to the newer building where there was actually more art to be seen, that was enjoyable as well. Some of the pieces were very are inspiring. There are three that really stood out. The giant mural of the old man, the father, was really amazing. Also the AI exhibit turned out to be one of the most fun components of the museum. Stating a phrase, thought or an idea and that it coming up with a drawing that represents that was fun to see. Very interesting indeed. There is even a time that my wife was trying to push the button and I wasn't ready yet and so we kind of had a little bicker with her trying to get me to go and I wasn't ready, so I bickered back and it actually captured a little bit of our Tiff and drew a picture of a man and wife arm wrestling - lol. I thought that was actually pretty amazing. We ended up printing that one out and keeping it. Smiling the whole time. In total we spent 3 hours there. If a person doesn't engage in the AI portion and, goes through everything quickly without stopping to really take it in from time to time--I'm sure they can get through it in an hour and a half to 2 hours or so. But we took our time. I appreciate that they also recognize veterans and gave me a discount on the admission as a result. That's always a nice touch. Parking was nice and easy and the day was beautiful. As a matter of fact when we were done we just went for a little scooter ride around the area:-)
Also, the views from the upper levels of the new building are really incredible. Everything was just really well done. I didn't know if I would like it that much but I've never been and so we went. My wife went once way back in high school, she found that she enjoyed it too. She's an artist, she paints acrylic on canvas. I write music sing and dance. That's my art form. It was nice to see such a diverse collection of painted art as well as crafts. I definitely say get there late morning or early afternoon. The timing of that seems to work well. We went to a late breakfast prior, and then drove straight there. We got there around 10:50am or so, then by the time we were done at 1:50pm, we were ready for a light lunch.
Sacramento was filled with things to do right here at home. Oftentimes for anniversary celebrations, I book something out of town or some sort of a mini trip. This year we decided we wanted to stay close to home. We filled our day with breakfast, crocker Art museum, walking around downtown, riding scooters downtown, little clothes shopping, a movie, a fun hip place for dinner and dessert and then home. It was a lovely day. I think about it often. It was really just nice to be out with my wife like this. We have five kids, this felt good. Kind of like just dating again just being young and fun. I look forward to many more memories with her like this :-)
Jhay W — Google review
Beautiful place. I'm a member so I try to come every few months when they switch the traveling exhibits.
The children's playroom is so cute and interactive and the outside is just as beautiful as the inside.
Annette with Cheeky Monkey Tours — Google review
Thrilled with my visit to the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento! The experience was enjoyable, and I'm already looking forward to coming back. A must-visit for art enthusiasts. Five stars!
Mira Borovets — Google review
Abby and Juan's engagement session at the Crocker Art Museum was so stunning! The iconic venue provided a unique and artistic backdrop for our photos. The museum's stunning architecture and diverse collections added a touch of elegance and sophistication to our shoot and the staff was incredibly accommodating, making us feel welcome throughout the entire process. So if you're looking for a location that combines culture, beauty, and a friendly atmosphere for your engagement session, you might want to put The Crocker Art Museum on your list! Here are some shots I took of Abby and Juan!
Lorenzo Tinoco Photography — Google review
Amazing place, I didn't even get through the whole museum. Look forward to going back again. Discounts for students and veterans. Was only 10$ for me.
The California State Capitol Museum is a long-standing museum that documents the history of California in exhibits, artifacts, and more. The grounds of the Capitol are considered to be one of the most beautiful state capitol grounds in the country.
Clean and beautiful. I didn't go inside as I thought I've been to the one in WA DC, so let's save time for something else. However, I was awestruck by the lush green and delightfully fragrant orange trees laden with ripe fruits. They line the pathways and stand tall against the tall palms and buildings in the background. They smell lovely. The rose garden is also breathtaking, there are many varieties. Some people were there to take wedding pictures and Instagram videos, because it's so warm, beautiful and pleasant here. There are hummingbirds hovering above the salvia bushes also. Love this lovely place!
Limitless — Google review
Bad impression at first: the museum is closed. All of it. The rooms, the tours, the store - shut down. This is my third capital building and the least inviting. Every door was closed. If it wasn't for the open session and beautiful architecture, I would have been sorely disappointed. I was able to sit upstairs and listen in on the session which was a treat. I felt a measure of restored faith in humanity. They questioned finance on expenditures and voiced their concerns regarding project deadlines. All without trying to win a vote or hidden agenda. I'm not even a resident in this state, but to hear these politicians speaking up on behalf of the citizens was a breath of fresh air. If you have an hour, take the time and listen in.
Side note: they have wall display cases for each county. Some are elaborate, some a simple and some are a disaster. It's the capital building - do better.
Jeanette — Google review
Title: A Historic Gem in Sacramento
The California State Capitol in Sacramento is an absolute must-visit for anyone passing through or residing in the area. As a history enthusiast, I found this landmark to be a treasure trove of political and architectural significance.
The majestic architecture of the Capitol building itself is enough to capture your attention from afar. Upon entering, you're greeted with beautifully maintained grounds and gardens, providing a serene atmosphere amidst the bustling city.
Inside, the rich history of California unfolds through informative exhibits and guided tours. From the legislative chambers to the governor's office, every corner echoes with the stories of past decisions that shaped the state's destiny.
The highlight of my visit was witnessing democracy in action as I observed a legislative session. It's a humbling experience to see the intricate workings of our government firsthand.
Whether you're a history buff, a political aficionado, or simply seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Sacramento, the California State Capitol delivers an unforgettable experience. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the legacy of this iconic institution.
shajudeen e p — Google review
Great place to enjoy the parades. Went there for the first time and it was a nice experience. They are some beautiful status and great pieces of art to see. 👏
Tracey Herrera — Google review
It's a state capital, full of history, its free. My children love to run around here, my older children and myself got an opportunity to watch the State Assembly in session, that was pretty amazing to see how it all worked. It's beautiful inside and out. Last we went they are doing construction so we only saw about half of the capital. It's worth a visit.
Judith Strand — Google review
Video should make you giggle but I was serious. I had a great tour of the capital. Security was a breeze. There are some reconstruction happening so beware if that. It was wonderful to see the old offices but I was most impressed with the chambers. I didn’t get to see any actual legislative personnel but I got inspired. You can find paintings of all the known governors of California. Never been a black one, apparently. You’ll love the architecture and strong feel to the building. It’s like a bunker. There’s security and guides all over so you won’t get totally lost. The cafe was closed when I visited. I did get to visit the store. I decided to grab a tie.
P - parking: 1/5
P - price: 5/5
S - seating: 3/5
V - value: 5/5
V - return value: 3/5
Terrill Shelly — Google review
It’s beautiful and majestic, well maintained. Visiting this place could help us to have a better understanding about the United States history and how the government employment work back then. It’s renovating different sections of the building so very limited areas we can see. I’m glad we went there.
Sally Kasper (Sally) — Google review
I'm going to start writing more positive reviews. I'm tired of writing negative reviews about as much as everyone is tired of reading them.
But the state capital was a nice Lil trip. Enjoyed myself very much. It was good changing up the Sean. I liked it very much.
Raul Ruacho — Google review
I really liked that there is a transparency and openness when you come to a Capitol. First, check what are the operating hours. I took a tour at about 12pm. The guide was a very friendly and emotional person. He told amazing facts about California and capitol itself. Just keep in mind many parking lots in downtown are not free.
Eva Bak — Google review
The number one tourist place in Sacramento, CA, is the State Capitol. As the state capital, it is full of rich history. The entrance is free, and both the interior and exterior are exceptionally beautiful. It is definitely worth a visit, as you can have great historical experiences here. They offer free tours, but it's advisable to check their website for specific days and times. If you're in Sacramento, don't miss the opportunity to visit this wonderful building. The pictures on the walls depict the history of senators. The building is maintained perfectly, and the architecture is commendable!
Yohi Sivakumaran — Google review
I've always loved the outside, it's even more beautiful on the inside! The details put into the carving and architecture are breathtaking. The history is inspiring!
Kylie Wilton — Google review
Got to walk around the capitol. Some rooms have been turned into a museum showing life in the capitol around 1906.
Also did the tour which was very informative and interesting. Definitely worth the time!
Stefan Oldewarris — Google review
Great place to spend some time. It’s free to visit and you need to pass security.
We were here for about 1-2 hours and saw a lot of things. In the basement is a gift shop with great items.
Timo van den Berg — Google review
We had a tour here, and the whole family loved it. I personally appreciate the tour guys who work there. They do it with so much love, and they talk about it with so much passion. They do such a great job.
All together, it's a good place if you want to know and see some California history.
P.S it's under construction right now but still open for the public
Oksana Bugriyev-Gorodetskaya — Google review
Beautiful building of a Californian government and museum under one roof. The whole building is A/Ced and you can get some refreshments from the bistro on the ground floor. If you like to find out more about California, put your name down on the list for a guided tour (free of charge). We really enjoyed our time over here and I can recommend it to anybody.
Jan Zalis — Google review
We were visiting Sacramento and decided to check out the California State Capitol. It was built in a Neoclassical style by prominent architect Reuben S. Clark in 1874. At one corner there is a Capital Mall and on another side, there is Capitol Park. The Capitol Museum is on the grounds of the Capitol. It is free to enter on weekdays.
We couldn't enter the museum because it was a weekend, so we roamed around the park. Remember to check out the website before visiting about closures and reservations.
Family-run winemaking operation with tastings & parklike picnic facilities amid the vines.
Had the best time here for a family picnic! We packed food and reserved a picnic table. The kids ran around while we enjoyed the outdoors near the vines and the two complimentary bottles of wine that came with it. This is one of our favorite places to visit, won’t be our last time!
Caroline Schaumloffel — Google review
Cute winery. Walked in on a rainy day and they weren't able to accommodate us for a tasting. But you can order glasses or bottles in the shop and enjoy them there. We picked up a Syrah to enjoy.
They also offer a lot of varietals available only at the winery. Very affordable. Definitely consider reservations!
Mark Tang — Google review
A lovely relaxing place to visit that you can either bring kids or not! The Albariño reserve we had was fantastic - and at the inexpensive price of $18 per bottle, you really get some bang for your buck! There is a grassy/patio area out behind the tasting room which is a great spot to sit and relax with some wine and a charcuterie board. We ended up getting a bottle of the Rose to-go and it was delicious. You can wither being your own food with you to eat or you can order from them!
Jon Jones — Google review
This has been my favorite Winery for at least 8 years. The picnics here are fabulous. The wine is great, the staff is delightful, and the scenery divine. You can't go wrong making a reservation and having a nice picnic, or having the experience of a wine tasting. Well worth the very tiny investment. Also, the drive along the delta takes you completely away from the big city crowdedness. Be sure to experience spring along the delta, and stop and have a great glass of wine!
Cheri Jaques Dimensions of Health — Google review
I have been a member of Bogle for longer than I can remember... from the Friday concerts to the new wines such as the 20 Acres, the new Phantom's Juggernauts etc they have always been a VERY consistent producer of good wines. The Chardonnay's to me are their best wines... they have expanded to maybe 4 now? All are unique and very good in their own right. The new tasting experience is wonderful and rival what we get in the Napa, Sonoma area.
Walter Ford — Google review
We have visited quite a few wineries and can say this is THE most beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable setting we have discovered! I'm sure you are aware of the popular Bogle wines found in stores. We discovered their Reserve Chardonnay, only sold in their winery and found it to be the best Chard we have ever enjoyed! Ended up buying a case. Will return for their wine tastings Thursday through Sunday. The outdoor atmosphere is relaxing, comfortable and elegant. With cushioned seats as well as Adirondack chairs shaded under three giant Sequoia trees surrounded by the vines, it's a perfect venue for couples, singles and even large groups. The drive here is also a treat winding along the Sacramento Delta rivers. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and visit this wonderful winery! Super friendly staff, a great shop for treats and mementos as well.
James Bray — Google review
Love the new updates to place. Great wine tasting experience!
Oscar B — Google review
Reserving a tasting as a member is super easy! At the end of every year they even give you a complimentary tasting, what a bonus! The wines are super affordable and they offer a great selection. You can purchase a local charcuterie board when you reserve. The outdoor space during the summer is a great place to spend time with friends and family! Bogle’s customer service sets the bar high!
Michele Grigsby — Google review
Mark's Outstanding Service

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Bogle family vine yards and received outstanding service from Mark, our server. His service was simply exceptional. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and provided great recommendations. Mark went above and beyond to ensure our experience was memorable. I highly recommend visiting Bogle family vine yards and asking for Mark as your server. You won't be disappointed!
Alfredo Chavez — Google review
A great family winery. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a peaceful wine tasting experience. Highly recommended!
Liudmyla Mogylenko — Google review
Amazing views, solid staff and owners who care about their products and our experience! Try the Rose and Cab on their beautiful patio. Will return!
Claudine Bibeau-Parks — Google review
No dogs allowed. AC indoor seating plus outdoor seating beneath awnings and large fir trees. About 12 winery-only wines offered plus those available in stores. A few cheeses and sausages available for local consumption. Restrooms are in a truck across the parking lot from the (large) tasting facility. This is a relatively remote tasting room with access via a not-quite-2-lane road.
M Henderson — Google review
We visit Bogle for many years and if they changed their tasting premises several times, the actual version is a very good one. One thing that never changed over times though is the quality and diversity of their wines offering. Nested on the Clarksburg levee, the property is lovely and very peaceful. Sipping a glass of their wonderfull Chardonnay on the patio under the shade of few redwoods and surrounded by the wines is a pure relaxing experience. The staff welcomed us very friendly and quickly poured a glass of sparkling joy. We felt that their offer of tasting a flight of 5 wines plus a large bowl of crackers, dried fruits and nuts was generous. The tasting room and terrace are wonderful! For the cyclists like us, you can make a lovely 20 miles ride on the levees and roads around the winery and treat yourselves with a relaxing moment there after the ride. We loved our visit, thank you!
Andre Hamel — Google review
We had the most amazing experience at Bogle family vineyards when we visited the Sacramento area in July all the way from Sweden.
We were recommended this great place by our friends in Sacramento and are so happy we went, We tried 10 different wines, and they were all very tastefull. This was during the heathwave so we forfeit the beautiful gardens and had the tasting in the air conditioned upstairs which was very nice.
Our wine guide Hyathy was such a loveley, friendly and knowable person making sure we had the best of times. We spent the better part of two hours trying the wine and ended up getting quite a few of their tastefull and affordable bottles to take home.
We cant wait to come back another year and we really recommend this experience if you like to visit a friendly and affordable vinery!
Angela Hafström — Google review
My friends and I tasted 5 different wines of our choice. We had pre-ordered treats to go along with the wines. The interior of the upstairs tasting room was very serene. The staff were extremely courteous and made the experience memorable. We ended up buying several bottles of their reserve. So much fun!
I can't say enough good things about this landmark in our backyard. The tour is amazing, it's a step back in time, the docents are wonderful and provide so much information. I was very pleased to see the younger docents giving tours, it's gives me hope that places like this will endure. I encourage you to visit and/or donate to it's upkeep.
Warren C — Google review
Great place - worthy of support. Please help support this important part of California's history. Tours are available sometimes and they also hold regular events. The people behind this organization are very committed and put a lot of effort to ensuring this landmark is saved. If you like visiting off-the-wall and historic places in California, you'll need to see the Preston Castle. It's important we don't lose these places.
Jonathan Haeber — Google review
We were in the area and just checked out the outside, we didn't do the tour. This is a really neat looking building with a very interesting story.
David Rands — Google review
Staff is phenomenal! The amount of work put into this event is insane! Good Fun!! The volunteers really love what they do, it is obvious. We will be back next year.
Kimmie Pascoal — Google review
Visited off season in April and had a fantastic time. Lots to learn and lots of friendly volunteers to help you enjoy your tour. This place is well worth the visit and the town is charming too.
Jeff B (Jeffery) — Google review
I absolutely lived it! Great haunted house attraction worth the while. It was a good length as they take you all the way to the third floor. I thought it was going to be more of a historical haunted tour, but it was not. I still gad a lot of fun, though. Just don't take your kids if they get easily scared or don't like the dark, or creepy things. My 12 yr old came out crying, and we had to carry my 5-year-old n have his eyes covered most of the time.
Lupita P.v. — Google review
Went for the haunted tour and it was a lot of fun no cameras or picture allowed inside during the haunt house staff and docents where all very friendly and beyond helpful. The docent gave us a lot information for guided tours can't wait for the next tour date to open up again to setup a tour. Definitely a multi visit place
Philip Sanchez — Google review
Very spooky and awesome halloween attraction٫ Great for all ages.At the end of tour they have food and ice cream .One down side your not allowed to take photos or videos while inside of the castle other than that wonderful experience !
theprettiest 85 — Google review
Absolutely awesome!! So much fun!! Self guided tours are super!! Take it at your own pace!!!
trena white — Google review
Amazing castle. Its a private organization so donations is very much appreciated even though there's already a fee going in. There still plenty of rooms to be renovate. The volunteers are very nice too and we appreciate their time volunteering to keep the site open.
Town Traveller — Google review
Went for the menagerie market and was lucky enough to get a tour of the building as well. Seeing the history while learning about it is just so incredible. Highly recommend to anyone who has any sort of interest for history, castles, or great views!
Diego Lomeli-Katen — Google review
For a Friday it was busy, they had shuttle buses coming around to pick up people and dropping them off where the line starts. The walk isn't too far either. On our way back to our car We definitely walked back and got to see the abandoned houses. Now for the experience it was good, there were actors everywhere and at every corner. I think it would've been even more scarier if the kids dressed in orange like in the "Apparition" movie. Once it was over we got out through the entrance of the building which led to the merch stand, they also had food, drinks, and bathrooms. The sheriff and fire department where there too, so definitely it was safe. If you can't go up stairs then I don't recommend it to you. Other than that I definitely have to come back during daylight and get a tour of the place.
ANNAHI Z — Google review
I been driving up to this castle for years! Never been inside until me and my mom did the haunted castle tour!!!! It was awesome!!! Definitely recommend! The actors were great! They did such a good job. Coming back next year! They also have food vendors and popcorn outside! Recommend you arrive 30minutes ahead or pay the extra to go to vip. VERY CREEPY! LOVED IT!
Maricela D Manzo — Google review
Preparing for the haunt.. Are you adventurous enough to venture into the dark and mysterious realm of The Haunted tour at the Preston castle this Halloween? It's getting ready.......
Curtis A — Google review
Really beautiful place with a fascinating history. The tour of the building was really interesting and the docents stationed throughout were so nice and informative. What the foundation has done to try and preserve and restore this building is quite impressive.
Islands & marshes connected by waterways offer fishing, camping & wildlife viewing for visitors.
We visited at the beginning of April. Friday night was not very busy but it was much fuller on Saturday. The actual campsite has pretty long grass that collected dew and stayed wet most of the morning. Not much shade in spot #38 but overall a nice location. Bathrooms were clean but some had non-functioning sinks. Road noise is definitely noticeable but easy to tune out. Less than an hour from Sacramento this is a good choice for a short weekend trip.
Thomas Kurtz — Google review
Arrived on Christmas night tired, and was almost turned down twice by unfriendly staff stating they were “full”. After a quick exploratory mission we could see that there was only one other camper and very few reservation tabs on all the other empty spots. After stating our case they finally took our money and let us stay the night. The setting was lovely and right on the river. Bathrooms were gross unfortunately and did not provide any soap.
Robyn Lord — Google review
I used to love going to Brannan Island State Park. It's large, was not too crowded, lots of beautiful waterfront trails, boat launch, many picnic areas, camping sites and ample parking. So very sad to see it now (10-15-22). It has long been closed and unmaintained. The only open area today was the boat launch. I certainly hope California finds the funds to maintain and open this beautiful park again for the public. It's really a gem and so needed for recreation in the area.
Susan Blackston — Google review
It had some broken glass on the beach but after picking it up, my sister and I were able to enjoy a beautiful view after a really long and messed up day. Definitely worth going again though.
Tori Manzo — Google review
Good spacing between camping spots. The sites were spacious enough to have 6-8 people. However, area was very windy. Since we were there in July, the wind felt good during the day and cooled down the camping spot. However, it does get cold at night. When we were there, we saw canopies and tents flying around due to the high winds. Also, there was a lot of trash flying around as well. If you have a trailer and/or RV, you can dry camp at the Willow or Cottonwood campgrounds. Otherwise, if you are lucky, you might be able to get hook ups at Olympic loop campground. The space at Olympic is small though. Finally, they charge $8 to use the dump station. Not sure why that would be since we had already paid the fees for camping. Overall, this place is ok for a couple nights to camp. I wouldn't go out of my way to camp here as a destination site.
Khang Nguyen — Google review
The park was a bit run down, but it was close to the river and has a 3 mile walking trail that will be really nice when it's all cleaned up. We loved listening to the live music by Lee Dove, one of the camp hosts. He was the best! The bathrooms/showers only had cold water. This would be a great place to camp with a bit of TLC.
Jennifer Boles — Google review
Great place and nice people. I reserved a small site for my big fifth wheel. Manager Chris with the other kind man helped and guided me on site to place the RV in a perfectly fitting position. Being there more than a week, Saw Chris and his team were working hard to keep the campground clean and order as I jogged there every day. Especially on weekends, Chris sometimes helped at entrance and help customers on sites as well. I had an Amazon order which were delivered to me by Chris in person nearly getting dark, maybe he just finished his long day.
Joe Jiu — Google review
Grew up here, recently visited for first time in years. Not a lot has changed…more traffic, more people.
Have/had a lot of fun boating, fishing, swimming, hunting out there. It’s beautiful.
Stephanie Williams — Google review
Nice safe and easy spot for Sac city slickers to get too. Bathrooms are well maintained, lit, w hot water, and not a cobweb in sight. Staff drives by every few hrs at night to make sure everything is in good order. The only place I've camped where I didn't have to worry about bears, scorpions, venomous snakes, or predatory cats. After boondocking undeveloped BLM sites, this was like staying at the Bellagio. -1 star for fishing pier being broken. The paved trail is too short for me but if you have children under 10ish it's a nice little adventure that takes like 45mins to bike.
Jose Guerrero — Google review
Really expensive place for a campground. Some reason you only get one car included for your campsite even if it's a big one, so expect to pay more for just parking.
If you still decide to come, don't buy firewood there as it's also quite expensive and the bundle they give is tiny. Also, half the restrooms were out of order. Some of the sites were not well maintained. We got unlucky and had to ask for a different campsite. If they're going to charge $100+ for a weekend of camping, I would expect much better.
The plus side is that it's close to a river so you can have a fun day on the water (bring your own stuff or else expect to pay more).
Michelle — Google review
The entry is very shortly after the sign. The kiosk is staffed with some of the most friendly professional helpful organized polite folks you will ever meet. I was handed a map, guided to the willows campground, informed of the beach area, facilities throughout the grounds. The entry is wide for cars to 5th wheels. Ample turn areas, clean litter-free camp areas, well -signed grounds. Its roomy, open, with wide choice of camp, and RV sites. There's a boat area that's also clean well lit having its own parking and berthing area. A jewel on the delta for solo, or group camp activities.
One Traveler — Google review
Well managed park, many spots have shade, some back on to the slough so if you are okay scrambling down a steep 15-foot drop at low tide, you can have your own beach. Also, lots of places to fish and a paved walking loop around the island.
Unfortunately the over night boat slips are out of commission for the foreseeable future, although the launch area is huge and very well maintained. If you bring your boat, you will either need to pull it out at night or anchor it in the slough.
When we went there, midweek in July 2023, we basically had the park to ourselves - only about 10 sites out of 100+ had campers. Note, this is a pack-in/pack-out park; there is communal water, clean toilets, but no garbage cans.
Sites farther from the entrance have less bridge and road noise, and barking dog that the camp manager has tied outside all day long.
Liz Kerton — Google review
I stayed at a walk in campsite and the area is amazing. It is clean, family-friendly, near the river and it is a nice area to set up a tent. The walk in campsite parking is small so we were not able to park near the campsite so the walk from the car to the campsite was probably 3 times longer than it would’ve been if the walk in campsite parking was bigger. The bathrooms are very clean especially compared to other campsites I have been to in the past. The showers take quarters, I did not have any so i was not able to check them out, but they looked clean as well. The bathrooms were a decent distance from the walk in campsites but definitely do-able if you plan correctly.
Lillian Turner — Google review
We liked going over the hydraulic lift up bridge almost as much as the Island. There is a lot of history here of you care to look it up.
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.
Excellent wines and beautiful outdoor tasting areas. We arrived on an unexpectedly hot day (84) but stayed cool under their patio cover. Loved their bubbly and light wine flight. Open daily and very dog friendly! We will return;)
Janet Wilson — Google review
We had a wonderful visit and wine tasting at Klinker Brick Winery in early April of 2022! Their winery is in the agricultural area of Lodi: grapes, walnuts and more. Our hosts were gracious and helpful. The three of us chose to taste the three flights they offered that day. Mostly reds with a couple of sparkling, and roses. We found their wines to be enjoyably dryer than our usual selections. It provided us a palate pleasing contrast. We spent the night at the vineyard via harvest hosts. It was a beautiful sunset in the arms of the grape vines.
Stephen Nicholas — Google review
The tasting room is so pretty here, especially decorated for Christmas. I've tasted here before on a weekend and was blown away that there were four flights to choose from. This time there were two. The wine is reasonably priced and tastings are waived with a bottle purchase (2 bottles purchased to waive the reserve tasting). This time I headed in about an hour before closing and felt rushed by the staff despite there being several other people still tasting in the room. The patio area is beautiful and I may try again in summer.
Shauna White — Google review
The staff is super nice. The tasting room was great! I enjoyed the Zins but I’m not sure we would come back and visit. Although we spoke to people that really love all of the wines here, we felt it wasn’t our favorite. I think it’s a matter of taste, but worth a try as I know they work hard to produce!
James Bailey — Google review
We were very pleased with the selections here. Our server was very helpful in finding the wine we liked. We ended up buying 1/2 a case! She also helped us find other area wineries we might like. All-in-all, a great experience with a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and great wine!
Amy Wagner — Google review
Klinker Brick never disappoints. The wine tastings are amazing. The customer service is wonderful. We arrived within a half hour of closing and they accommodated us. Our friends were amazed by the quality of the wine and the beauty of the locale. 10/10 recommend.
Kaili Kinnon — Google review
We had a complete blast tasting wine with host, Brennan last Tuesday, 1-30-24. My wife's favorite was the best, most balanced semi-sweet white I've ever had called Vorganger, and mine was the Old Ghost. Of course we had to join their wine club! Thanks for a perfect time, Brennan! Klinker Brick is a great place to experience Lodi wine - my favorite wine in the world!
Bushman Music Works — Google review
Nice wine. I just wish they were family friendly like many of the other wineries in the area.
Dominic Cardenas — Google review
Great value wine tasting. We did the $10 tasting and got to try 7 amazing wines they produce. The location is gorgeous and the attention, superb. Will be back and will.tell others visiting our AirBnB in Stockton about it too.
Manuel Hernandez (Manny) — Google review
Nice winery tasting venue, beautiful patio so you can taste outside or inside. You get to pick a flight ranging from $10, $15, or $20 for 6 tastes. Good idea is to share different flights. The wines range from light dry Albarino to full bodied reds. We like the Old Ghost Zinfandel, Farrah Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon the best. Prices for the wines are very reasonable.
The only drawback is very little attention from the staff if you like to ask questions about the grapes and the specific wines but there are answers on the website which we accessed during the tasting. The offer deli style bites also reasonably priced.
Roger Carrillo — Google review
We picked a great day to visit Klinker Brick Patio - Mild 72 degrees on July 9th! Our first time here, we will definitely be back. We had exceptional service from our server, Heather. We throughly enjoyed the bubbles, the wine and the live music!
David Riccio — Google review
Stopped in during a work trip to the area. Friendly staff and great wine. Absolute steal for the quality you're getting. Old Ghost is probably one of the best zins I've ever had. My winemaker father would agree.
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.
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
I love this shopping center. They have everything from Walgreens, Chevron, and Dunken Donuts....which I recommend stopping by all three!! Great parking...big thumbs up!
Katrina Trachy — Google review
Its was nice had everything I needed in one place.
Cindy Hulstrim — Google review
It was nice went in to grab something to drink they had so much food your guaranteed to be hungry by the time you leave .decent prices I'd go there again
Chris Brewer — Google review
Another small area with good stores band parking available.
Tony Brew — Google review
Never again. They have a 7-11 opening up here soon and the traffic sucks. It's only gonna get worse. Do not recommend due to traffic and a very high crime rate. There are a lot of gangs hanging around here. Not a safe place to go to. Please be safe and avoid this area. Way too many gang members around this place and your car will get jacked. Be safe.
J.D. Contreras — Google review
The best thing about this Plaza is the Mexican grocery store with the Taqueria and the Mexican ice-cream shop, thus proving that immigrants make America Great.
Ivan Perez — Google review
If you love Mexican food and enjoy cooking it too. This is the place for you. Hardly any American food at all. Great veggies and really good ground beef. They only have 1 kind but it's very lean tasty ground beef. Prices a little spendy but they have their sales too. Depends on what you bye.
Pamela Strong — Google review
I come here to shop at LA plaza. Best meat and veggies and fruit in the city. They have daily lunch specials that are fire to boot. Hidden Gem.if you ask.me . Clean ,staff is courteous unlike some other grocery stores in town they appreciate the business
Patrick “Terry” Brossard jr — Google review
Went to La Plaza's buffet. Not bad selection. Except, watch out when you are about to pay. Food menu has one price but the cashier charges different price. A couple of times I have argue and they merely match the menu price
Fernando Solorzano — Google review
Went to Xfinity and Raymond was awesome! Super friendly and knowledgeable. He switched my services and gave me a credit! Didn't try to upsell!
Freda Hensley — Google review
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3325 N Tracy Blvd, Tracy, CA 95376, USA
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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.
Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.
I purchased some swimwear and shorts. I enjoyed the store very much! They had a good selection of camping gear and other outdoor gear. They have clean restrooms upstairs and downstairs. They also had fitting rooms and plus sizes. I was very pleased with selection of women apparel. The store itself was very cool. The aquarium, elevator and overall presentation was neat!
Esme — Google review
Like most bass Pro shops this is two floors and stock to the hilt with merchandise. But I like about the stories huge variety of men’s clothes. There’s a fair amount of women’s clothes also. They have everything from marine supplies, boats, other watercraft. The gun department Doesn’t have the inventory they did in previous years. Fair supply of ammunition
Steven Rank — Google review
Came here for the first time recently, and was definitely impressed by the ambiance and decor of the inside of the store. It literally makes you feel like you are outdoors in the mountains among nature and animals.
It is a great place for a homeschool field trip for the family! So many lessons can be made from all the cool animal displays, and they also have a beautiful waterfall and fish tank on the inside as well.
Another cool feature is the mock shooting range they have accessible on the 2nd floor. Would definitely recommend as a nice day trip. 👌
Feliz — Google review
Bass Fishing is Best Fishing 🎣 I come here for all my outdoor needs and always recommend this store to my clients looking for their bait and fishing gear. Bass pro shop is awesome and a short 15min drive to my boat ramp at Two Rivers Campground in Manteca. So of course I always forget stuff and it’s an easy drive back to get what I need in one location. Your store is amazing and keep up the great work.
Highly recommended 💯 Kareem 🎣
Two Rivers RV Park & Campgrounds — Google review
Better prices than others. The selection is vast. Customer care is excellent. I can ask them anything about fishing.
#1. My favorite frog
#2. Cool deep diver
#3. The Minnow that got away. Yes!🙃stuck in the rocks.
Had fun shopping for them.
Suz 2u18 — Google review
Big store for fishing, hunting,hiking and camping needs.. You can shop clothing, shoes , hand bags and many more.. There are two floors..You can use either elevators or stairs .. A little bit expensive…Even if you don’t wanna buy anything must visit this place with kids…
Real World — Google review
Cool n awesome place to visit specially during Christmas season, photo w Santa Claus pick a cool gift for friends n family we love this place easy to get there, located in Manteca CA. I highly recommend this place....till next time BPS. Special Thanks to all the Bass Pro Shop Crew...everyone kind n helpful....MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL N HAPPY NEW 2024.(sorry I was too busy looking at everything like a little kid took a couple of pics...I'll post more later).
Bruce Lee — Google review
This is a awesome store. Full of accessories for your outdoor needs. A person can spend a hour easy just browsing each isle. Prices can be reasonable.
Carlos Desoto — Google review
Bass Pro is great! Gear for family adventures. If you have photos like these in your phone, then you know Bass Pro. If not, “let’s go” as my kid says.
Kenny Abeloe — Google review
The store is wonderful, from the moment you enter it surprises you, if you like fishing and hunting this is your store
Klever Benavides — Google review
Amazing place to be and go. FOMO city right here. Anything and everything you need in 1 spot. Always has great deals. Walk in for 1 item and walk out with 10 items, with a big smile on your face. Great place to bring your family or just your fishing buddies. Can't wait for Santa to come. I'll be back!
Brandon Kingdom Sanchez — Google review
This is a huge Bass Pro! I don’t know if these team members get commission but they were all over service from welcoming to engaging, to checking out. The store was clean and organized although there were so many people inside. The options and selections are almost overwhelming but I guarantee if you come to visit you’ll find something you’ll want to buy.
Kristin Dobbins — Google review
1st time there . So many amazing different things to look at. ✨️ My hubby would have spent hours there. Good thing he wasn't with me...hahaha but I did buy some lures for him. 🎣
tj hall — Google review
If you haven’t been to a Bass Pro Shop, then trust me, you are missing out! I don’t consider myself a sportsman in the least, but entering this massive two story building made me almost want to be so I could go back and visit it! To say I was impressed is an understatement, and I’m pretty certain no matter what your need, you’d find it here somewhere. It is chock full of retail items, outdoor items, boats, atv’s, clothing, gifts, food, and on and on! I even think you could bring your kids here and just the atmosphere would excite them enough to make them think you’d paid for the experience. Massive taxidermy pieces are placed inside this store in record number, and it is quite a treat to see all of the wildlife up close and personal throughout the store. If there is anything you need, or even anything you didn’t know you need, you will definitely find that and more at Bass Pro Shops located in Manteca, California, right off the freeway in an easy off, easy on location.
Specialty market featuring house-made cheese, sandwiches & baked goods in a snug space with a patio.
Best Gouda in the nation (not sure how it’s rated) but they enter a competition annually.
Great location on the way too and from the foothills and mountains, friendly staff, beautiful grounds and you can buy feed to give to the goats. Bathrooms are well maintained and the grilled cheese sandwich is very tasty.
Paul Tacci — Google review
The staff are very friendly and informative. They have a great selection of cheese and other items in their store. The grounds are gorgeous! They have plenty of picnic tables to enjoy a lunch of their yummy grilled cheese sandwiches. I will visit again.
Mary Kendall — Google review
Amazing selection of cheese made in-house. You will find lot of Dutch souvenirs. We tried grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. It was good. Parking is plenty. You can buy animal feed to give the animals.
Prajakta Chavan — Google review
The first time I went with a Mom’s Group and enjoyed it so much I had to take my husband and kiddos! It’s the perfect place for a little picnic day with children. There’s a corn hole game, farm animals, koi fish, plenty of picnic tables and restrooms. Course the cheese is wonderful! I plan to make frequent trips here and will encourage others to take a visit :)
Paige Velez — Google review
This was our first time here as a stop on the way home, and we were so pleasantly surprised! They make a variety of cheeses but of the ones we tasted the aged Gouda was supreme. They have a small basic lunch menu that was perfect for the price, and you can buy cheese and other speciality food items to have your own picnic. We enjoyed the beautiful property and friendly farm animals. Our pup even settled into the relaxing vibes! We will definitely return next time we are in the area.
A W — Google review
Great cheese shop where you.can see the way that they make there own cheeses and age them. Plus you can have a picnic in there new redon garden picnic area near the koi pond and say hello to the friendly resident cats very friendly staff which are very helpful without over.doing it many many choices of cheese and samples plus cheese curds.
Philip Sanchez — Google review
I use their Gouda to mac and cheese. They have the best Gouda ,and all different kinds of it and the wonderful thing is it's all made in-house you can see how they make it the Gouda and how they age it and the lady's who there are so polite and very helpful...if you haven't already went there go check it out they have park with animals and a fish pond for the kids..it's relaxing... The Mac and cheese guy..
Gods Real — Google review
Quark is the most mild and delicious I’ve ever had. I’m traveling, so I just sprinkled fresh blueberries on top and ate the quark right out of the tub. I’ll save the rest to make cheese blitzes when I get home - looser than Farmer’s cheese, but I’m already starry-eyed to try these quark-filled blintzes.
Stacie “Sage Cricket” — Google review
Great cheese shop!!! So many choices of cheese plus gifts of all kinds, meats, crackers, and so much more. We had a really awesome hot gouda grilled cheese. Then went to the onsite pond to see the giant coyfish and the enclosure where the goats are.The store sells food for both the coy fish and the goats so you can feed them. Definitely recommend stopping by here.
Sherry Harrington — Google review
It's very cute place, the picnic area is beautifully made with small pond and tables, there are few goats and sheep, great for kids, good parking. The gauda cheese and bread are awesome, only reason for reducing rating was the the grilled cheese sandwich was just ok, literally just two thin slices of bread and cheese. It wasn't expensive.
Adis B. — Google review
Cheese was yummy, especially their goat gouda. Nice place for a picnic after buying cheese.
Don't forget to pet and feed the animals.
Anjuli Chen — Google review
This is a great little stop when your in the area. They have a cheese shop with some Dutch treats as well. The tomato soup and grill cheese is a tasty bite. The people are friendly. Clean bathrooms and easy parking. There are goats and ducks for your little ones to feed.
Great pit stop!
jonathan williams — Google review
While we didn't get to see them making cheese, the ambiance on the property was nice and calming. Enjoyed a grilled cheese sandwich outside. There were goats and chickens around to watch.
Cheese making is only done on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. We did get to watch a 10 minute video though.
Kathy Jorgensen — Google review
It's a must see place of your passing through Oakdale cheese sandwiches are not expensive either well priced and the out door area is beautiful with goats
Leah Loza — Google review
Beautiful place! We visited this place on a whim. The place serves multiple types of cheeses and cheesecakes. We got the Apple and Cinnamon cheesecake. It was beautiful!
The picnic area is good too. It goats, sheep and a Llama too! There is a fish pond with lots of Koi fishes.
Classic theater showing old, foreign & independent films also hosts concerts & events.
I went there to see the Prince tribute concert w my family. It was my 1st time there and I really didn't know what to expect. But, overall i was pleasantly impressed and enjoyed myself there at the concert and the venue.
Upon arriving...the parking was fairly easy to find a parking space. We pretty much walked right up to the front entrance w a minor wait to get in while security checked bags. But, it was fast moving. And, ultimately we didn't mind bc it was for our safety.
We were then pointed towards our seats and were able to navigate ourselves without any problems. We had a total of 5 tickets purchased and we had the cluster of seats that are seated closest to the wall. It was nice and convenient for us to all be sitting comfortably together. I was however I brought in my jacket to wear inside. Had I not done so I would've been awfully cold and probably uncomfortable the entire show. So just keep that in mind to those of you that purchase those tickets near the wall. For some reason there is a chilly breeze that comes through somehow over there on the sides.
As for the concert...overall I thought the band was pretty good and I would recommend seeing them if you get the chance too! And if you never have been to the State Theatre of Modesto...do yourself a favor n check it out. I'm glad I did. Supposedly they have a pretty good restaurant next door to this theatre that is good & worth checking out if you have the opportunity to.
Lisa Gonzales — Google review
I love older theaters, and this one did not disappoint. The staff are all friendly and we enjoyed ourselves at the concert. The acoustics are not perfect, but thatbis to be expected in an older place...BUT... it definitely didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves! We will go here again 😊
Christina McFarland — Google review
While the show was very good The theater is an unmitigated disaster. They can thank the host for saving the night. The seats are incredibly narrow although they do have a bit of legroom. It's the old '70s metal framed fold-down seating. They can put a ton of people in this place and they do. There were not enough garbage cans for people to throw things away so of course the theater was left with all kinds of junk. But maybe the scariest part was looking up at the ceiling where the skylights were covered with possibly inches of dirt. Could just imagine that falling down. Lastly, exiting the theater while a new shows audience is showing up is madness and they should know this. The lobby was a catastrophe of people going every which way. It didn't help that the host was allowed to sell stuff immediately outside the exit. This place needs to get their act together with the flow of people or it's going to be a miserable experience for everyone.
Darcy Faegre — Google review
Renovated with quality furnishings and cushy seats this beautiful theater is a one of a kind experience. Even when you get some concessions treats it feels personable and warm. The decor in the theater is is delightful and invokes the magic of cinemas from the Golden Era of cinema.
Mark Davila — Google review
Love the state theater
Great Grand Daughter was in the musical 🎶
Betty Gleason Vallo — Google review
My wife I watch Oppenheimer at The State Theater.
We loved the atmosphere State Theater has, can't wait to see some of the classics you guys show there.
Great place to check out Modesto.
Keep up the great work.
Kyle Williams — Google review
Compared to other theaters, this is a small theater.
Both my girlfriend and I are disabled, so the seating was not very comfortable.
The show we went to see was OK, but there were so many people, the theater was very warm. Not comfortable at all.
Steve Boggs — Google review
Went for my childs field trip loved the seating employees were great and helpful. The show was great
gidget L — Google review
I always love the films shown at the state! The venue is relaxing and very welcoming. The staff are extremely helpful and always greet you with a big smile and a friendly "hello".
Kim Duval — Google review
This place is just iconic for the old time Hollywood feels. I love going here to see classics and some otherwise unreleased films not showing on mainstream. And there popcorn is devilishly good with the real butter yum!!!
David Colombo — Google review
Nice movie theater, good for events too. Historical place in the hearth of Modesto. Staff is a pleasure to deal with.
Atanas Dinev — Google review
This is a Modesto hidden gem! Good movies in a beautiful theater and a wonderful and diverse staff. Its doesn't get better then The State Theater Popcorn real butter and they offer amazing little spice mixes for addition flavors. They offer cocktails wine and local brews. I have seen many movies and events here. Its a Modesto Icon.
the Deadaselvis — Google review
Opera Modesto presented the world premiere of the opera Sherlock Holms and the Case of the Fallen Giant in the State Theatre. It was a wonderful production!
Kathleen Hailey — Google review
We decided to take in a showing of Leonid and Friends at the State Theatre in Modesto (if you've not heard of Leonid and Friends, they are a Russian musical group who primarily plays covers of the band Chicago but also performs some EW&F tunes). It was a long drive for us but well worth it.
The theater is in downtown Modesto and holds about 550 guests in the main section. In addition to the regular seating, there are open areas for those with disabilities.
The theater had good acoustics and the seats were comfortable. In the foyer, the theater sold candy, popcorn, drinks and adult beverages. Restrooms were clean and the foyer was decorated for Christmas.
I liked the feel of the theater. It reminded of my younger days, attending our local theater for concerts, movies, and other shows.
My wife and I had a great time and really enjoyed the show and the theater.
Rory Benedict — Google review
The restoration over the years is simply fabulous. They kept the history and ambiance of the old theater and enhanced it with a delicate touch. A real gem!!
Claudia Newcorn — Google review
Nice revival of a traditional theater. I have seen a few live music acts there that I really enjoyed. The venue has done a lot of poetry shows too. The board has done a great job with the expansion of the new Intermission facility.
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!