The place has a kid's sailing program. I made the mistake of…read moremaking him join it in winter. On day one they flipped the boat once and righted it. Then they towed them around and told them go left rudder, right rudder. On day two they took them to Peninsula Point in high gusts. They put the "new" kids in the same boats, not an experienced older child with a new one. Just two "new" kids who are 9 years old. From afar in my binoculars, all the boats were capsizing, being righted and capsizing again and again, even the older kids fared badly due to the wind. After capsizing multiple times the instructor motored over and when he asked for help and held on to her boat and the sailboat she told him "you already learned how to right the sailboat, you should have listened". Then zoomed elsewhere, leaving them to float. In the end the main instructor rushed out in another motor boat, picked up the kids and towed the sailboats. Later she gave us some excuses. As you can tell my kid has no interest in sailing again. He did write a great paper about the experience and has a catchy title. To say I am still upset a year later is an understatement..... Honestly, if the club is interested in any feedback. They should get a Hot Tub on the deck, no freezing kid wants to run around to the showers waiting for the water to warm up their freezing hands. They should also mix one veteran kid, with one beginner kid. The ratio of boats to instructors is also too high as was evident. I doubt they care much to make the changes though as there will always be another parent who reads this and says, that won't be my kid or so and so's kid was very happy there.

Members only and their guests can dine here. Was fortunate to be invited by a member and enjoyed a…read moregreat view, great food and very warm service. The stand outs were their fried avocado ( battered and deep fried slices of avocado) with a yummy dipping sauce. The fried calamari was really tender and one of the best I have had. I had a vodka sauce homemade sausage penne pasta and it was just perfect. The Friday prime rib was just ok. Very fatty. Came with creamed spinach and mash. The atmosphere was warm and has a higher end casual feel.

Not what you expect and that is a good thing. I thought I was lost when I drove up to the…read moreunassuming building sitting practically underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Once inside I could tell this was going to be a fun event. The setting was funky, the people funkier, and the entertainment was all that and more. Somehow they were able to manage to fit a decent size group of people and still have space for my set up. All in all a wonderful experience and I hope to have an opportunity to return. Ralph Sciutti 637 Lindaro Street, Ste 201 San Rafael, CA 94901 415.250.0931

Talk about "off the beaten path." But totally worth the trek…read more Came here recently for a friend's birthday. I've long heard of this place from my older/hippier Marin friends. They all swear by this joint. From what I had heard, I was expecting more of a dive bar. But this place (once you find it) is a legit music/bar/party venue. Plus, it boasts some pretty spectacular Golden Gate Bridge views (you're almost stone's throwing distance from the bridge). On the night we came, they happened to have a fireworks show around Pier 39. So we went on to the Presidio Yacht Club's deck and watched the whole thing. We pretty much had the best seats in the Bay Area. Around 7:30pm, an old-school rock band started cranking out the tunes. I saw a few folks hit the dance floor. It was def a lively scene. While I had a fun time time, there were a few things that I wasn't crazy about... 1) The drinks were WAY over-priced. I order two Makers Marks on the rocks and it cost me $28. That's even expensive by San Francisco standards. 2) While they do accept credit cards, they only accept cash gratuity (so make sure you visit the ATM before you get there). 3) Their food offerings are fairly limited and unimpressive. I saw a few pizzas come out of the kitchen that were clearly microwaved frozen pizzas. 4) Not all Uber drivers like making the trek out here (given its off-the-beaten-path location). I had two drivers in a row cancel on me. But if you're looking for a fun, funky venue for a Friday/Saturday night (and maybe get your groove on), I would highly recommend paying the Presidio Yacht Club a visit.

This is certainly one of the more posh, family-friendly tennis/swim clubs in Marin County…read more Located just off the beaten path from downtown Tiburon, TPC boasts a spectacular, natural setting. Even if you weren't coming here to exercise or play, it's a beautiful property to hike, bike, or walk your dog. As for the facility itself, they have some of the nicest tennis courts around. They are well maintained, there's always fresh water for players, and there's a nice shaded area for friends & spectators. I've enjoyed playing here numerous times over the year. Every year the club hosts the Tiburon Challenger which attracts some of the best players from around the world. It's really cool to be able to enjoy such world-class tennis in your own backyard. As I mentioned before, the club is extremely family-friendly. You always see kids swimming in the pool and playing ping-pong and other games on the grass. My only gripe with TPC is their bar/restaurant. The service always seems to be disjointed, and the prices always seem high for the food/drinks that you get. But it's a small gripe. Everything else is pretty stellar here.

Members since 1982, this club has sadly and despicably transformed itself from a wonderful family…read moreclub to a money grubbing, inhospitable place where nobody wants to go. Mean and avaricious, untrained staff and mediocre food with exorbitant prices. We resigned after 43 years of membership with no regrets.

************************** 575 ****************************…read more This was the 6th Annual Food and Wine presented by the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco in June 2011. Presenting the fine wines of the Luxe SF Magazine and the Marketing Council. Featuring the talented participants from Bravo's top-rated program "Top Chef" plus finer wines from Napa and Sonoma's finest wineries and vineyards. The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco presented a panel of six of the Chefs: Mattin Noblia (season 6) the nicest chef there, Tim Nugent (season 1), Ryan Scott (season 4), Laurene Wickeet (season 6), and 2 more chefs that I didn't remember, yup! These chefs shared their thoughts, their experiences on the famed Bravo Top Chef show, behind-the-scenes, and what is going on with their life now. Some chefs were bashing the winner of the season 6. Some complaint the hard work of 14 hours on their feet or the twin bunk bed that was too small for them. Honestly, I didn't think their responds were that great. They seemed awkward, didn't feel comfortable with our questions. I was Twittering mad at the event! I wonder who were they before Top Chef Bravo show, really? I haven't been to any of their restaurants, not that I'm any expert, I'm just ordinary diner that love fine food! Only 1 chef that I've been to his former resto! Oddly enough, they bashed about the experience and other contestants on the show and none of these chef won? HUH? Good thing that the event served amazing wines! About 25 fine wines from Napa, Sonoma, and Livermore. Here are a few that is so WORTH it the night: - Duckhorn - definitely the Sauvignon Blanc - Faust - Napa Vally Cabernet - Quintessa - Cabernet nice and dry! - Hall - Darwin Red Blend - JAQK Cellars - Her Majesty Chardonay, the name alone got me all work up! - J Vineyards and Winery - Brut Rose, stunning. - Peju Province Winery - Cabernet and the the blend Fifty/Fifty, I love it. - Robert Mondavi - Stag Lead District Cab and the Fume Blanc Reserve to Kalon Vineyard, Napa. - Rubicon Estate - Cask Cabernet and Blancaneux, always consistent! - Wente - Chardonnay The MC was nice and very provocative in keeping the audiences and participants going, I got to give him credit for that, a nice man! And the cheese form Farmstead Cheese Company was so good and the food was decent, saving me from the participant chefs this year! The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco consistently presented quality events, I was glad to be there at the 6th Annual Food and Wine!

Homeward Bound is a fantastic multi-level, win-win for the entire community. Not only does Homeward…read moreBound take care of families in need. They also teach skill building classes in the kitchen. They have a community garden that grows fresh green for the kitchen. They also package and sell sweet and doggy treats. When not teaching cooking and food skills classes, Homeward Bound offers a banquet space that can provide full service meals or just a meeting space. The banquet space has a drop down screen, and built in camera equipment for your high tech needs. Another five stars for Homeward Bound if Marin.

I am writing on behalf of a family who have been homeless for 1 month. They have been sleeping in…read moretheir car with a toddler. The program informed the mother that she must be homeless for 10 days before being added to the waitlist. It has been an entire month and they haven't received an update. Multiple calls have been placed to the facility with very few returned calls. At this time, the family is still in limbo and has no idea what's going on.

This is an amazing animal rescue organization. They helped me when I found a stray cat that needed…read morehelp. They picked it up and took it to a local vet to be checked out. The vet luckily found a chip and called the owners who said the cat had been missing for months! The owners were reunited with their pet. They were efficient and caring. You could tell they love animals.

They are so loving with the dogs and cats. My new cat did not want to leave with me. She stuffed…read moreherself in a small basket and refused to come out. They have alot of volunteers coming through and recording their play time with them: petting, just giving some attention. When I left, I did not feel bad for the others left behind. They were very happy

What a hidden gem in Tiburon!…read more This cozy wine bar has an impressive selection and the owners, Emily and Frederick, were amazing hosts. I stopped by for a flight of wine and work a bit on my laptop and ended up reserving a table for date night with the wife!

The service was phenomenal. We booked a wine tasting here for a girls trip and the hosts were great…read morewith communication and were able to fit us in despite their busy events scheduled. They were very friendly and made sure we didn't feel rushed. The interior decoration was also beautiful. We each did a wine flight

We noticed them last time we were here. This time we had…read moregrandkids with us and went ahead and registered to visit online.. It is FREE! Parking was easy. When you enter it is through the CUTE gift shop. We didn't listen to the tour as we had small ones with short attention spans. We did visit everything! Many educational displays! You can touch skins and see skeletons. We learned about the center and the marine hospital.. Here they rescue injured and sick marine life and nurse them back to health, how crazy awesome is that? At the viewing area where you can see the patients they have binoculars so you can get a good look. The day we were there, just a few were waiting to be released back into the wild. Which is wonderful, still less fun for the kiddos. We will absolutely be back! Another reason to love this area;)

4th of July was my kiddo's birthday so we were looking for things to do as well as celebrate…read moreIndependence Day. My husband found this place and we decided to make reservations for the tour. Once the tour got started we listened to how many different types of seals the center accommodated with rescues that were elephant seals, harbor seals, California sea lions and on occasion otters. We had a chance to see some of the patients from an elevated platform. The volunteers also made the animals' food, ran the gift shop and of course were our tour guides. Because the place thrives largely on donations, we bought plenty from the gift shop including stuffed seals, whales, magnets, snow globes, and stickers. Fun free place to bring the kiddos, not to mention the beautiful views you see in and out of the way.