Toko Time is the way to spend your time. If you're stressed out, need something to do, come on…read morethrough to Halafo'ou... the realist and drink you some good ol' natural roots! Sometimes served with a red substance and sometimes it's all natural. Please leave all issues and personal problems outside, before walking into the garage! Halafo'ou! YEEEEE

If you drive down Schembri Lane East Palo Alto you'll notice this place always has the garage door…read moreopen. The company there is so welcoming with snacks, drinks and Kava!!! Showing up with a Bag of Kava was a big Plus cuz coming empty handed is kinda rude. I suggest you bring your sense of humor it'll help you big time. Yeeeee!!!! #BestKalapuInTheWorld

Well what a night. I have been visiting this 2 block gem for years now. It is never a…read moredissapointment. Now its not going to be some big extravaganza like the the Lights in Willow Glen in San Jose, nor like up the peninsula in San Carlos. If you want something local, with a few homes that light up the block, come on out to Fulton Street in Palo Alto and get in the mood for Christmas. I thought it was a nice quick easy drive and walk. I have included some of those houses that really lit it up. You will need to take a look for yourself.

Amazing experience for the kiddos! I highly recommend it my girls had so much fun. It's not a super…read morefast attraction and I love that they don't have to get out of the vehicle.

A+ in effort to make the community great. F- for keeping the peace. Fireworks are still out of…read morecontrol. It is a shame the city can't control the noise pollution, because otherwise there are many hard working city members who really care about their neighborhoods and community.

I am in East Palo Alto fairly often and I think that the improvements in the area are wonderful…read more Just east of the I-280 is a new IKEA, Starbucks, restaurants and markets. Still there is a sense of community and great local restaurants that serve great traditional food. I hope that East Palo Alto keeps moving forward in it's positive direction. One of my favorite things in EPA is the caring community. I see elderly crossing guards guiding children across the streets in the morning, people helping at the community center with election responsibilities and other wonderful acts of kindness.

This isn't just an art exhibit, it's a whole experience! The setting here is like a jungle, full of…read moreplantlife and fallen leaves, with different stone sculptures, wooden carvings, and totem pole artworks almost camouflaged among the tree trunks and branches, displayed underneath the shade, and benches situated randomly within the forest of art. In 1994, Anthropology grad student and researcher, Jim Mason, organized a project to have a group of artists, aged 27-74, coming from 6 different villages in the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, to create the beautiful sculptures at Stanford University. The landscaping and plants of the garden were organized by other entities. The artwork is based on Kwoma and Iatmul mythology and stories of creation, the center of the garden created in the likeness of "spirit homes". Two of the pieces, The Thinker and The Gates of Hell, were inspired by the Rodin sculptures on campus bearing the same names, but tell their own stories. The history and design of this sculpture garden are fascinating, and the natural environment and overall maintenance of this exhibit make it an appealing place to visit. It's even a desirable area of campus to hold school events (they had just finished such an event when I visited this past Sunday). Also, free parking is available at Stanford on the weekends.

Its a very cool outdoor installation located on the Stanford campus. T They sculptures are spread…read moreout and all have interesting descriptions of the culture and the art. This is a perfect COVID activity as its not crowded, everything is spread out and its outdoors. Mask up and keep your distance and its all good. There are at least 12 other art installations nearby as well as the Student Union and main bookstore.

This is beautiful little spot on Stanford Campus. A true gem of cacti of all kinds. I've been here…read moreabout 3-4xs times now, and it's always lovely to just walk around. It's definitely a beautiful greenery backdrop for photos as I did a photoshoot for a client here a few months ago. We took a bunch of photos here, and then we walked over to the Quad for an outfit change and a change of scenery. We saw *the* Robert Downey Jr. at the Quad that day! That was awesome! :D I usually come here on a Saturday or Sunday and just park at the medical clinic, which is basically right next to this spot.

This review is long overdue from 2020; I for visited this spot in 2016 or so and loved it so I…read morebrought my husband here during the Covid shut down in 2020 and we took a nice walk, it was awesome to check it out, explore the vacations cacti and spend some time in nature. Parking can be difficult. Overall a great and well kept garden e

Went jogging in the area and along this short and flat trail this past weekend. Parking was…read moreavailable on the side of the road. The paved Renzel Trail runs parallel to East Bayshore Road and the 101 freeway, and connects to the Adobe Creek Loop Trail. There's also a gravel pathway that circles the ponds. A pretty environment and pleasant weather in late March, ducks floating in the water, just a few people passing by in the evening at sunset. But way too many gnats and flying insects along the trail and surrounding the pond, probably the worst I've encountered, so bad that I cut my run short, to escape. On the bright side, I saw a cute hare while there :D

The Renzel Marsh Freshwater Pond and Trail is an artificial wetlands and pond setup to handle the…read moretreated wastewater from the adjacent water treatment plant. The City of Palo Alto recently completed restoration of the pond which had been overgrown and silted. Upon completion of the restoration the pond and its containing berms have become part of a small trail systems that connects to the adjacent Renzel Trail. The figure 8 path is composed of crashed and packed gravel. The interior makes up the ponds which are interconnected and several islands for nesting birds. It can be accessed by the Renzel Trail or by the former ITT building that is undergoing restoration itself. Its a nice flat trail perfect for kids and the like. A word of caution however, the water is treated but still waste water and there are numerous signs warning dog owners to keep their pets out of the water due to some sort of toxic algae. Aside from that there are no services etc, and its best part of a larget outing. A connector to Bay Trail and Byxbee park is nearby Trail: packed gravel Suitable For: Hiking and Mountain Bikes Services: None Length: About 1.2 miles

The Discovery Walk on the Stanford Campus is a pedestrian only promenade located in the medical…read moreschool complex. Running from Campus Drive to Governors Lane (another pedestrian only road) it cuts through the heart fo the Medical School Complex. It runs through The Center for Clinical Sciences Research, the Lokey Stem Cell Reserch Center, Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine, Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center, and the Clark Center. The mall which is paved thought it length, is a nicely landscaped. It also has 22 Benches. These large benches are composed of black granite from Mongolia. Etched into the almost 350 panels is the history of the medical center and all of the contributions that Stanford Medicine and the Medical center has made over its 150 year plus history. There are a few green areas (but one is under construction as part of the endless building cycle that this University undergoes) and the aforementioned benches. There are cafe's located in several of the buildings and most have a few art installations as well. Each building has interesting architecture as well. The Li Ka Shing Learning and Knowledge Center in addition to a cafe also has a small outpost of the main Stanford Bookstore that is geared for the medical center. Its not heavily trafficed and you can take you time looking a the etching whcih can range from sequencing the human genome, to using the lineat accelerator to treat cancer etc. As with many things on the campus this is more of a stop than a destination and can be combined with several other nearby activities (Like the Cantor Art Museum). Also parking basically sucks, so its far easier to walk here from other spots.

Consider Discovery Walk as a physical identity and new front door to Stanford's School of Medicine…read more(SoM) landscaped with pistache trees, flowers, and a medicinal herb garden. A 50' wide walkway extends from the Clark Center to the Lokey Stem Cell Research Building, recalling the historic core of medicine at Stanford University. The corridor is eloquently executed as an integral part between the SoM campus and the Stanford Health Care hospital. Where a massive concrete hospital parking lot previously stood, existing lab buildings are integrated into a compact, urban composition organized by a loose grid of bike/pedestrian walkways. Because let's face it, why circle for limited parking when you can walk or bike through this beautiful campus? Now a main artery, this promenade carries the largest load of pedestrians, bikes, and electric carts. The art installation was inspired by the narrative frieze found on Greek temples. Aptly named Discovery Walk, the story of the school and its famous individuals is told on 347 granite panels with photographs, letters, and medical illustrations illuminating a dynamic history. 5 benches are displayed with panels covering the School of Medicine's history, from its origins in 1858 to the present. The remaining 17 benches delve into Stanford's cutting edge breakthroughs such as the sequencing of the genome, the discovery of stem cells, the development of the linear accelerator to treat cancer, and research on cardiovascular disease and transplantation. How? Photos and text from the SoM's archives were scanned and photo-etched onto vertical granite slabs that you now see attached to the series of concrete tree benches. Easy to see how the transformative Discovery Walk is the winner of the 2013 SCUP Open Space Award. While you're in the neighborhood, meander over to The Foundations Walk, which crosses Discovery Walk on the way to the Li Ka Shing Center for another great narrative installation.

El Palo Alto, which translates to "the tall stick", is a massive redwood tree located at El Palo…read moreAlto Park. Its history is more significant than its current size and appearance, as this tree is the story behind the city's name. The tree has been impacted by train smoke (as it's near the railroad tracks), one of its trunks fell off long ago, and it has definitely changed over time due to environmental factors. But even being over a thousand years old, it still stands today and holds great meaning to the Palo Alto community. It's also not too far from the Stanford Shopping Center, so it's easy to pay a visit if you're curious.

This is a short trail to the literal beginning of the City of Palo Alto. This tree on the bank of…read moreSan Francisquito Creek served as a landmark for many travelers starting with Portola. The city was founded a little south of the tree, and used the Spanish description as the name of the new town. Then Leland Stanfurd founded a junior university on his nearby farm, and the town's future was secured. You need to know how to get there to find the park. El Camino Real speeds by to the Northwest, CalTrain rumbles by between ECR and the tree, and only a small sign at the corner gives a hint of what's to come. Parking is not much of a problem. The paved trail also serves as a connector to Menlo Park. You always hear the traffic, so it does not feel remote. There are a few unpaved trails where you can meander off into the woods. But you're there for the tree, right? It has two historical markers, and you can get up close to it. But it doesn't blow you away like the sequoias of the Sierras or the redwoods of Big Basin. I could not get any good photos of the tree. It's there for the significance of its existence, and therefore most appreciated by history lovers. I did note that my history-loving wife did appreciate being there, but was more interested in the two CalTrains that sped by while we were at El Palo Alto . . . hmmmmmm . . . Okay, now you can decide if you want to make the short trek. I think it was worth it.

I'm trying really hard to figure out why anybody would rate this place less than a five. From the…read moremoment that I walked in the attention that I received as a single has been amazing. I would rank service at level of six not five and then once my dishes came out... wow. I just had appetizers and tequila. The appetizers were the Hamachi and the crusted tuna, both perfectly prepared, although diametrically opposed in flavors and taste. Truly the best service one could expect from any restaurant, nevertheless, Four Seasons. I was impressed and will be back.

Food: Tagliatelle al Funghi…read morePizza Margherita Dry Aged Ribeye Tagliata Polpetta Tagliatelle al Funghi Winner of the evening! Mushrooms were full of flavor, would order this again for sure. Pizza Margherita As it's name implies, this is essentially a cheese pizza. Our pizza was good tho the crust (while super thin) was burned slightly in some places while being a little soft and tough to cut in other spots. Dry Aged Ribeye Tagliata Requested medium well. It was still pretty tender and delicious. Polpetta Hearty sauce (gravy) and fall apart meatballs. Goes great with bread. Great service and amazing holiday decor!