No charge. As soon…read moreas we went inside, an employee met us with a smile on his face and a friendly question: Do we want a tour or not? My advice is to answer yes, because that way you get through the entire museum, learning interesting that you might have missed without a guide. This man was full of passion for the place. He found much of the material, and yes, he just is a bit volunteer! By the way, my favorite part of the museum was the train. So, if you've never been to this place - you should visit it. You won't spend a lot of time, but you will probably learn something new!

Such a great relic from times past. When trains were The mode of transportation. Very good set up…read moreand display for families to visit. Lots of care here.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 11am. Tickets for train and carousel is $5 per person and…read morefree for kids 2 and under. The train ride is less than 10 minutes with no cover so we brought our hats. It's a quick ride and you pass by the parking lot and a park. My girls enjoyed it. After we played by the nearby park. There is a bathroom close to the train ticket booth and lots of tables to enjoy a snack or even lunch. They were just starting the grill to cook the food for lunch but our girls were hungry so we left to get food elsewhere.

A fun family outing on a nice, sunny day. Train ride tickets are $5 each and the train ride itself…read moretakes you on a loop through the Vasona County Park. Very relaxing ride that takes about 10 minutes. All seats are uncovered so make sure to bring your hat or sunscreen. Right next to the train is an antique carousel, tickets are also $5 per person. The ride lasts relatively longer than the average carousel ride so I feel like you get your money's worth. Billy Jones Railroad is located within a larger park so there are several playgrounds and lots of open, grassy picnic areas or picnic tables to enjoy some lunch or snacks outside.

Despite a lot of the reviews here talking smack, I find this station to be usually clean, very good…read moreway to commute to the airport. It takes exactly 13 minutes. I hope they get the needed funding for extra patrols. Could get sketchy late at night, but overall and great experience.

Architecturally and structurally one of the better BART stations in the Bay Area. It's simple to…read morelook at from the outside and very minimalist design, but it's very beautiful from the inside. I've never been to Grand Central station in New York, but I would describe this station as Grand Cetral-esque. I like how it's an open design from the inside since you can view and enjoy the structure as a whole. It makes it appear very expansive - kinda like a dome structure. AND...it's close to Trader Joe's, Costco, Starbucks and other businesses. Take BART and you're there. (I sound like the commercial)

Anna is supportive, focused, and challenges me every time we train. She's everything you could ask…read morefor in a coach..and really, really fun too. She switches things up in her routines and quickly adapts if certain equipment is unavailable. I've felt stronger and see my body changing since we've started. She's communicative and motivational, correcting posture and checking in. Highly recommend working with her!

I've been training with Anna for 13 sessions now and would recommend Anna in a heartbeat. Anna…read morecomes to my condo gym and designs workouts with the equipment on hand and at the level I'm comfortable with. I've had zero training beforehand and was afraid of the different machines and equipment at our gym, but now I feel confident and comfortable in the gym. Anna makes the time fly by, and I'm always sweaty and satisfied after the workout.

I only chose this hotel because it stated it had airport shuttle and breakfast . It is not listed…read moreprominently that that shuttle ends at 11:30pm. Not searching for that detail is on me but when I called to ask about the shuttle not knowing, no one picked up the phones. I called back 4 times standing late at night waiting. Finally got to hotel staff and although I would not call them rude, they were also not at all helpful. Once I arrived to the hotel the front desk guy was professional and I appreciated that. The "waterfront" name may sound good but it's very much giving extended stay. I wasn't expected luxury but I more motel-ish than I expected. The room was big and spacious and clean. It'll do the job for an overnight trip like mine but I'd suggest paying the extra $20 a night to stay somewhere a bit nicer with better customer service. I'll never cheat on Bonvoy again.

This hotel lacks attention to detail for cleanliness. I wanted to try this location for the first…read moretime, usually stay at Hilton brand hotels. And well I will opt out of staying here Again. Especially for what they charge you. Sonesta Es Suites has crazy fees! $250 holding upon checking in is really unnecessary high! and it doesn't get returned immediately after checking out. Other hotels nearby charge $50 or $100 only! They also charge a $50-$55 early check in fee and late check out fee! I mean come on! This is the first hotel I stayed at that does this. If you're going to charge all these fees, we should expect immaculate experience. Upon checking in- the hallways had trash bags in front of some rooms. Housekeeping clearly walked by because coming in and out I saw the housekeeper working, and half a day later. The trash still sat! The elevator has peeling signs inside. The room- all the light switches and walls were dirty, the window had clearly not been cleaned- cob webs and spiders all around the window sill. Opened the window and closed immediately seeing spiders and had two mosquitoes enter. It looks like the hotel needs an exterminator to spray regularly. The staff at front desk aren't friendly, more robotic and they don't even smile. You're suppose to be greeting customers and they definitely don't make you feel warm and welcomed. Clearly, management may lack these skills too at it shows on their staff!

The IMIM store is the retail storefront face of Hobby Engineering and is owned/run by Al…read more Some background : I started going to Hobby Engineering when he was located in Millbrae on El Camino. Got a PIC programer and some other various things. After he moved to the current location thats closer to the airport I continue to buy things from him, usually emergencies when I'm short a part or have a rush on something. Hobby Engineering has a searchable website so you can see what he has in stock. The IMIM store hours are what I would nicely say Quasi-Predictable. He's basically running two businesses at the same time by himself and most business is through the mail-order/warehouse side of things however you can really tell he wants to have a storefront. I know currently he's trying for regular Saturday hours but its always best to read the website instructions. When I need something I check the website, then I call to see when he'll be around. If I'm in a rush after confirming he'll be there I'll place the order online and pay for it as a Will-Call and swing by. He has also been incredible in the past and met me at weird or late hours to pick something up. The IMIM store itself is on the second floor and he's making good progress on it as of my last visit. Quite a bit of hobby-related stuff on the shelves to browse. His speciality seems to be Robotics but a lot of general model making supplies around too. Not some much on display for general electronics but the warehouse is just downstairs so if you know he has it in stock and he doesn't have bunches of customers upstairs he has no issues grabbing parts from the warehouse. I have to reiterate, you need to read the website. Local store. One person. Hard to cover everything by himself. My hope ( and I'm sure Al's ) is that the storefront gets enough traction to warrant an employee. He's got a bunch of space and a lot of possibility.

I am working on a project that requires a microcontroller running a a servo. I was interested to…read moresee this store show up, and thought it would be nice to support a local hobby/electronics business. I tried to visit last week, but it was closed and appeared empty. Realizing that the store had some idiosyncratic operating procedures, I called the number on the web site. The person who answered was positively discouraging of a visit. He wanted to know what I was working on, and told me that he didn't really have any stock out to look at. I suspect that this is really a mail-order business, and references to it as a retail outlet are misinformed It would be nice if the owner changed his website to reflect that fact.

Its great this shuttle bus is free. If your staying at the Marriott be prepared for a long ride…read moreand stopping at all the stops before getting to Burlingame. I got off at J stop right next to the apple store. The trolly/ shuttle driver has a 3 hour break and the last pickup is at 3:30 before his 3 hr. break. He was over 15 mins late picking up me up at 3:30, which worried me. Its a great free service.

Of course, I could walk the mile from Broadway to Burlingame Ave...but since my neighbor pointed…read moreout the fact the the B'game Trolley stops right on our block and goes right down B'game Ave I had to check it out. The vehicle appears to be a lumbering behemoth of a beast but under the deft control of its skilled driver it takes corners with the grace of a camel (or so I imagine). The ride from B'way to B'game Ave is about 3 or 4 minutes and just a breeze. The ride back home is quite a roundabout route since it stops at a few of the hotels on Bayshore Road. No worries, mon...it's all good. It's better than getting on the 391 looney bin and it's free! Free transportation in Burlingame...life is good.

Who knew there was a castle in Pacifica? A nice visit if you're into history, architecture and want…read moreto see some views. Built in 1908 by the San Francisco rail magnate Henry Harrison McCloskey by the sea as a safe haven after his San Francisco home was severely damaged in the 1906 earthquake. It was later sold by his wife after her husband's death in 1914 Up until 1959, it had a reputation as a speakeasy, an illegal abortion clinic, a brothel and Coast Guard barracks during World War II. The castle was purchased and restored in 1959 by the late Sam Mazza, commercial painter and real estate magnate filled it with items from old theaters (fixtures, props) and items he purchased at garage sales...so a lot of kitschy items can be found. Place was never used as a residence but hosting parties and used as an event space. The place isn't as grand as I had imagined but definitely back in the day when Pacifica wasn't quite developed. A bit worn on the outside with no greenery and can see it providing a creepy backdrop at night. The docents (dressed as Mr and Mrs McCloskey) and Jeanette Cool, Executive Director of the Sam Mazza Foundation provided rich history that made it interesting and fun. The tour is 1.5 hours with a 10min video from 2000 of Sam Mazza at age 94...energetic and a bit quirky, eccentric with unique taste. All his real estate holdings, including the castle, and his art was left to his foundation after he passed in 2002. So now the castle provides tours, afternoon tea, holiday events and even a Halloween event with a medium...yeah friend bought tickets for that! An enjoyable visit with light refreshments after so grab a bite to eat before or after your tour

Visited the Mazza Castle (aka Sam's Castle) on a Sunday evening for the Castle Music Salon. We were…read moreable to enjoy the extraordinary sounds of the Musical Art Quintet, talented musicians playing a wide range of tunes on string instruments including the cello, bass, violin, and viola (x2). The entire group was in good spirits and focused on their performance, yet also carefree as they spoke to the audience of their music and history. Refreshments were included with the ticket price, including various wine offerings. And guests were able to roam around the inside of the castle and explore a few of the different rooms before the show and during intermission. There was a steep hill on the drive up, but it wasn't too scary. The castle itself is beautiful, the structure simpler on the outside, but the inside, restored by Sam Mazza, is covered in quirky decor, furnishings, instruments, and artifacts collected from throughout the bay area (a lot of interesting paintings and sculptures, and even a suit of armour on the lower level). There's much to learn about this monument's incredible history, including its past as an illegal abortion clinic, its days as a speakeasy (Chateau Lafayette), and even its origin as a safe haven for Henry Harrison McCloskey's family when it was first built following the 1906 earthquake. Castle tours are available by reservation, organized by the Sam Mazza Foundation. They also hold a number of special events here occasionally, including the amazing Castle Music Salon that I recently attended. It's certainly worth a visit, I think moreso when you can view the castle in conjunction with an event.

Pretty average for a BART station. Probably cleaner than most and safe. If you have some time to…read morespare while waiting for your train, read the informational posters along the entry level that tell the history of this site. It's very educational.

Convenient to the Tanforan mall and next to police station. Try Bart. It builds character…read more Half off sale for the month of September. No better time to try Bart again. I've been having to use it a lot lately - if your worried about the who ha flu bring your N95 masks. I see that the most seasoned Bart riders have that along with some reading material. Bart trains can get crowded. Especially during rush hour at connecting trains. Maybe avoid that if you can but if you've got a direct route you might want to give it a try. I recently saw a very model type lady get on the train here. She was very well dressed and chose not to sit down although many many seats were open. She angled her body slightly into the wall against a metal vertical handbar jamming her shoulder - locked in place. She didn't touch anything. Thats classy. She was a pro at this Bart thing. I don't remember what kind of mask she wore but I was curious how she could balance so well with the unpredictable starting and stopping of the train. She was wearing very stylish but sensible shoes that I remember thing was aiding in her balancing act. IDk you might not want to bring the children. For one thing they will want to touch everything..... but it depends on your parenting technique. I've personally not witnessed anything much except some youngsters smoking between the cars which I think could make a great designated smoking section anyway.

Well, several months ago, they FINALLY opened the new South San Francisco Caltrain station. It's…read morekind of a barebones type of station -- offering very little in terms of anything besides benches, Clipper Card stations and ticket kiosks. I suppose that if the goal was to create a station devoid of loitering, then this was a great design. It's simply....basic. However, the best part of this station is the basic design. The old station required passengers going west (along Grand Avenue) to walk a large flight of stairs onto a busy overpass, cross that road and then walk down the overpass to Grand Avenue. The new station has a pedestrian underpass -- allowing you to get to Grand Avenue or Airport Blvd. much more safely and quickly. It really is appreciated after the sun goes down! I used to hate the old station. In fact, I preferred to drive from my home (in Palo Alto) just to avoid the hassle -- even though I had to pay for parking. This station has caused me to prefer taking Caltrain to any meetings in downtown South San Francisco. It's close enough (on foot) to most areas of the downtown that I don't need to bring a bike on the train. While I think that the station is simple (and the cost overruns and construction delays were annoying), this is a very nice and basic train station that might be overlooked for its simplicity. However, sometimes, "basic" is better than complex. It is in this case.

windy asf worst 15min in my life…read more once i came out from the train i knew something was wrong. it was middle of highway and wind was just pmo. i had to wait 15min for uber to pick up because obviously who wanna pick up in the middle of freeways. nowhere to sit and i was just standing fighting against the wind actually more like getting demolished by wind. Yea and of course uber driver got confused where to pick up because this fk ass station is again middle of nowhere.