This is my favorite place to work remotely from when I need to hammer out a bunch of tasks. It's…read morethe perfect amount of distraction and people watching when I need to decompress between tasks and context switch. When the clouds look threatening, this is my go to spot since the upstairs area isn't fully covered from the elements. So there won't be too many people sitting and staying other than the occasional tourist taking a selfie with the view. And there's a coffee bar downstairs! I got a dry cappuccino, extra hot. I don't believe they charge for alt milk so love that. I heard they will do Apple art in the foam but I didn't get it this time, so I'll have to come back again. There's a lot of people downstairs since it's the most accessible so staff was pretty busy with back to back orders. They kept the coffee bar area clean and orderly. Other side is an Apple Store where you can purchase products, test things out, and sometimes they hold classes and workshops in the open concept space. They have additional items you might not find in the average Apple Store. They seem fairly priced for branded items not found normally. This location is free to visit with free parking. Pro tip: there's a garage downstairs with even more parking. This is one of the spots I always take visitors to the Bay Area to!

I went for a class and hung out for over 2 total hours before and after class. The class was for…read morephotography on iPhone. I felt I learned a lot and wanted to try some of it out on the property. Action photos with the visitor center were perfect. I will go back and take family when they visit. A must. The Glass exhibit next to center was super cool. Thanks Apple.

Located in the heart of the Silicon Valley, NASA Ames research center has been a center for…read moreaerospace research sine 1939. The center located on what was Moffett NAS is home to the world largest wind tunnel in the world. It includes ARC Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex, Arc Jet Complex, among others. It continues to be a center for space and hypersonic research. Scattered throughout the base proper are countless models and references to programs past and present. In a nod to its space heritage a scale wind tunnel model of the Space Shuttle serves as a gate guard. It also was the main developer of the airborne telescopes the Kuiper and SOFIA Aside from the visitor center there is no accessign the base however, they on occasion have open houses and will allow the public to view special planes like SOFIA. Major portions of the base can be viewed from the adjacent roadways and Bay Trail

Great easy fun for kids, museum can kill an hour with memorabilia, old planes and gear, and hosts…read morejust happy someone is there to talk to

I am surprised there isn't more reviews for the Google Visitor Experience on here. It is a great…read moreplace to take friends, family and visitors to see a slice of Silicon Valley. Technically, you cannot go into the offices but you can check out the Google store, gift shop, cafe, big art plaza, and workshops. There is free parking at the garage nearby which is a piece of art itself. You can either take the shuttle which arrives every 15 minutes or walk about 7-10 minutes to the Google canopy. Once you arrive, you'll see the different parts that you can explore. My favorite 2 things to do there is the cafe which has so many inexpensive food and drink options and also the big artwork along the plaza. Even on crowded days, the big artwork is easy to check out and take pictures. I love the big white orb which is a massive twisted, metal sculpture that looks futuristic and very cool inside and outside. The bear is cute also because it is made completely out of pennies! You won't be disappointed by the big, fun, whimsical and spectacular big art at Google. It's like a free outdoor museum. My other favorite part of the experience is the cafe. Ordering is simple and the menu changes often. The cafe uses ingredients from a lot of local farms and bakeries. It keeps the menu quite cheap as most items are under $15 and even under $10! That is unheard of nowadays. Try the potato soup and you'll thank me. It is creamy, addictive and do yourself a favor and get the big bowl. The sandwiches are top notch and they use Acme bread which is already an awesome treat. After the art, the store, the cafe; you can easily take a hike to Shoreline and check out the amazing views from the top of the hill as well. So check out the Google Visitor Experience and it has much more to offer than other Silicon Valley experiences.

Didn't know what to expect, but I'll say Google Visitor Experience by far the one of the best…read more They have two areas you can park at: Lot C which is the Shoreline Amphitheater parking lot and it's a 3 minute walk to the Visitor Center or there's Alta Garage which is about a 8 minute walk. At Alta Garage there's a shuttle that runs from 10am to 7pm 7 days a week that takes you to the Visitor Center every 15 minutes.The parking and shuttle are also free. There's podium with greeters in green that can give a run a down on the visitor experience and they also have QR codes that gives you all the information you need as well about the Visitor experience. The Google store is cool with branded swag to the right and all the devices to the left of the store. The Cafe has really great food and they are locally sourced from local farms. Then theres the pop up shop that sells products from local businesses inside of the Huddle which is one of coolest places. It's a mixture of a library slash Dave n busters with all the games, board games that's there. The patio area outside is spacious and has tons of umbrellas which you can relax and enjoy a meal. Last but not least all burning man art pieces they have on campus that are exclusive to Google are really cool. If you have family or friends visiting from out of town take them to the Visitor Experience and spend the whole day here.

This is a legit Souvenir Store with locally-made souvenirs of San Francisco from local artists and…read morecraftspeople. Nope, you won't find endless useless fridge magnets and keychains sourced from overseas here, but instead, imaginative and appropriate momentos of iconic San Francisco locations that even locals like me find unexpectedly of great interest.. Stuff like cool BART souvenirs, artist prints depicting various neighborhoods, clothing, and even cool items that celebrate iconic restaurants and eateries around SF that only locals would know (Beep's Burgers, HOPR, Bob's Donuts, LaTaqueria, Devil's Teeth Baking Co, The Buena Vista, Andytown, etc).. Impressive.. Best postcards here too! Friendly clerk, and the prices look reasonable for what you get.

San Francisco has always been an expressive city especially among the few remaining natives who…read morestill dwell around the streets of San Francisco. You will see people wear sports gear which has the San Francisco team logos or wear San Francisco related ironic T-shirts. Tourist visiting the city wear the SF logo sweater and hat which they picked up at the Pier 39 at the Only in San Francisco store. There is a place which is located in North Beach which has a more local artist San Francisco vibe which is welcoming to all who appreciate the city including tourists and visitors. Inside you will find some interesting items for sale which has postcards with San Francisco themes. At this gift shop you will see anything from the Golden Bridge to Sutro Tower in a unique light.They have candles, tote bags, t-shirts , stickers, and hats . This is a fun place to visit on Columbus Avenue. The Summer of love in San Francisco has been extended to October although it brings rain "showers" but you can still see the child running wild with the "Flowers" this place celebrates San Francisco landmarks like Coit and Sutro " Towers" all at the Locali Visitors Center with 11am-7pm being the opening "hours " San Francisco harvest a lot of different local artist who create a printed city "monologue " which creates a "dialogue "about the best San Francisco neighborhood restaurants and subjects like Karl the "Fog"which are done digitally but the art here is done "analog "

Went for a jog here while in the area, and took some time to explore the park and the historical…read morebuildings of Oracle... auditorium, mansion (Agnews State Hospital superintendent's residence), clocktower (formerly the treatment building), and visitor center. The info center had plenty to share about the history of Agnews as a state hospital for the mentally ill, destroyed in the 1906 earthquake killing 106 patients and 11 staff members, rebuilt and reopened 5 years later, and becoming the first modern psychiatric hospital in California. You can't enter the buildings (except the mansion and auditorium by reservation), but there's sufficient signage near each of the buildings, noting its history, to educate visitors. And there are beautiful trees and well maintained grassy fields with a few picnic tables and benches on site. Still, access to this park is very limited, as it's the location of the Oracle Santa Clara campus. Not the ideal park due to its inconveniences and lack of offerings, but still cool to learn a bit about its history, or just a simple peaceful spot for picnicking.

It's nice that they now have dog waste bags stations at the park. They also posted dog leash…read morerequired signs a while back. Can't wait for the Spring when all the flowers are blooming.

Signed up for the car show a couple months ago but for some reason I never got a confirmation. I…read moredecided I would go to the visitor center and ask if they had my info. As I walked in I was greated by a very sweet lady. She told me that she would look to see if they had My info in the system, they did not so she was kind enough to get all my info and reapply to the show for me. The visitor center and the Chamber of Commerce are in the same building so there is a wealth of information on events that are happening in Saratoga.

Have long eyed the Castle Rock State Park and glad we finally went! The park charges a nominal…read moreparking fee ($10 at time of writing); the parking fee is waived if you have one of the supported passes. Check their site for more info: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=538# We really enjoyed our hike here. The space is beautiful, and the trails are well-maintained. The trailhead had plenty restrooms as well. We made it up to Goat Rock Lookout, back down, then detour to the waterfall. It took ~1.5 hours in total, which was perfect for a end-of-day hike before the park closes at sunset. The view up at Goat Rock Lookout was breathtaking!

If you're looking for another place that has breathtaking views surrounding the whole Santa Cruz…read moreMountains (but don't want to go all the way to Portola Valley), Castle Rock State Park is the place for you. This place is usually my go to when the weather is just perfect and you want good views of the mountains viewing the Monterey Bay and the Santa Clara Valley. In addition, the park is even open during the cold winter season, where it occasionally will snow (because of how high the elevation is, the main base is situated at about 3,200 feet above sea level). This place has been my go-to park for hiking for a while, because of its terrain. At the same time, it's also been because of how much snow they get when cold fronts come into effect. They are also open year-round, so definitely swing by this state park when you do get the chance to! It's a decision you'll never regret.

Really fun visit and tour with our granddaughter. The adults enjoyed it also, but be aware that the…read morenoise level when the factory is running might be a little too much for youngsters without hearing protection. It was amazing to see things in operation, especially the robots and the rainbow of colors. I would go back as an adult alone to be able to read more at the stations and take in the whole process. It would be a lot different experience when the factory is not in production. Staff were friendly. The cost of $8 for adults and $4 for kids is not unreasonable. Make sure you look for the cheaper priced candy by the cafe. Some of the regular priced stuff is pricey - like a $7.95 for a relatively small bag of orange flavored assorted beans. Cafe food was good - kids chicken strips and a delicious Asian chicken salad. Prices were not cheap but ok for the quality of food. The short train ride across the parking lot from the factory to the museum is sufficient for the young and young at heart. Museum is more geared to adults covering the history of the companies and candy production equipment.

Must-do Family Outing! We finally went over spring break earlier this month…read more The art work blew us away, the belly flops made us laugh, the factory tour was eye-opening, and riding the train was a ton of fun! Getting there was easy (45 mins from the east bay), parking was free, entrance was cheap, and timings were flexible as we chose not to handcuff our schedule to the guided factory tour timings. PRO TIP: We paid way more for jelly beans at the gift store on our way out than we should have. There's a factory store near the cafe which will save you a lot of money if you're not too picky about flavor combinations. You can save EVEN MORE MONEY by buying boxes of jelly beans or older flavors from the Jelly Belly museum across the parking lot. Happy to return!

Okay, drove by just a few days ago and saw a bunch of red asian lanterns hanging out front. How…read morefestive of the visitor center to do that! Wait a minute...something is not quite right. Massage?!!! What happened to the visitor center? It's now an asian massage place. Quite a surprise and don't know if they relocated or decided that the small visitor kiosk next to the Ideal will suffice. It's too bad since I always looked forward to getting all the latest free Santa Cruz guides and giveaway papers here. I guess not all review updates have 'happy endings' It's a holiday weekend...who knows, maybe I'll be down there again this weekend...Santa Cruz, that is. :)

From the owner: The Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council provides free visitor information, maps &…read moredirections, Traveler's Guide to Santa Cruz County, CA.

Visiting a new town that is known for its different side streets and courtyards?…read more Carmel Visitor Information office is your first stop. Extremely friendly staff who quickly was able to assist us with all the useful information and maps

the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. she gave us a great steer of the best places to visit in…read moreCarmel. thanks!