Honestly, never heard of this place until it popped up on Facebook. It had popped up as a place…read moreto go to for First Friday. No discounts for going but they do have some pop-up/ food truck type places here. This is on the outside in front of the entrance. Admission was a little expensive in my opinion. I think it was $29 and it was 5pm-8pm. It was a cool experience with the IlluminOdyssey and fun activities they had. It was raining off and on the First Friday of January. The kids weren't able to play in the playground because it was wet and it was kind of hard to see the animals because they were hiding. I think it would be best to go here when daylight savings time begins so it's bright outside still. I would definitely recommend going here at least once.

This is specifically about my experience trying to book a birthday party with CuriOdyssey. Their…read moreevent coordinator is extremely difficult to get a hold of because of their Friday to Sunday work schedule, and despite multiple emails and phone calls and messages left I never heard back from them. I had started planning in the fall for a January event, and the last communication I received Oct 2nd. No responses to any of the follow-up emails from me, from the messages I left in their voicemail box, or from the messages I left at the front desk. Not sure how everyone else is getting their events planned and scheduled there.

Such a unique experience. I've lived in Pacifica for years and always wondered the history of this…read morecastle and what was inside. Now I know! Definitely worth a visit for anyone who likes unique history, movie buffs, and grand decor. Plus, delicious lemonade.

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

"Please don't play with the missiles!"…read more This site has interesting historical value, but there's not a whole lot to see here anymore. It's conveniently located on the Sweeney Ridge hiking trail, and it's not very difficult to get here. So perhaps worth a visit one time, but don't get your hopes set too high.

Grew up in the neighbor rat the base of trail so I've been here many time. I've even hiked to the…read moretop n bottom at night and encountered a mountain lion. One my favorite place to go and have a good time.

I moved to Pacifica 6 years ago, and had no idea when I got here just what a gem of a town it…read moreis-ocean, open space, mellow vibe, no attitude, friendly people, and an historic Adobe from the mid 1800s! It is easy to miss when driving by because there is a fence along the busy street it butts up to, and there is almost no signage. It is part of the county parks, and is manned by only one person. The building itself is incredibly beautiful in its simplicity-traditional Mexican architecture with a large roof overhang for shade, and open grounds. The interior is full of period furniture, showing what it was like to live there in the 1840s. The "shop" is nothing more than a few shelves next to a desk and chair, where one can buy a postcard or book from a very limited selection. I appreciate the dedication that has gone in to keeping this building in such great condition. I for one am a big fan of hidden gems like these in a busy place like the San Francisco Bay Area.

We randomly decided to spend the day in Pacifica and a quick google search recommended a visit to…read moreSanchez Adobe. We came upon the small museum/Interpretive Center and were greeted by two lovely ladies. One lady showed us around the center and gave us a nice overview of the exhibits and the history of the area. Then the other lady led us outside to visit the Adobe house. The second floor is being fixed so we only toured the first floor. We returned to the museum building and we watched a couple short educational videos on the tv. Then we took about 15 minutes to get a closer look at the exhibits and to buy some postcards. The visit was totally free. They mentioned that a lot of kids come here for a field trip and they have cute hands on activities for them. I left with a greater appreciation for the Indigenous Peoples and early California history.

What a friendly place with good staff and programs. very spacious, plenty of computers and tables…read moreand chairs to spread out, do some quiet reading or browsing for new books. appreciate the parking lot available outside. close walk to stores like walgreens, trader joes, restaurants, city hall. there's a free plant area, browse and see if there is anything you want to pick up to try to grow at home.

This is a very nice library, with a real community center vibe. It's packed after school with…read moremostly well behaved but unsupervised students. The collection is managed by the San Mateo County Public Library system. Many recently published books. Not an extensive collection. Also books are not labeled with either the Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress catalogue system. Books are shelved by general groups. It almost feels more like a bookstore than a library! I feel like a dinosaur. The Burlingame Public Library is more like a traditional Carnegie library. Graceful old building (that was totally rebuilt after Loma Prieta earthquake) with oak furniture and leather upholstery. It also has older books in its collection.

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

We tried Story Time with Anna on Sunday. It was an hour experience that our grandson enjoyed. We…read moresigned up ahead of time and street parking was easy. There was also a sign that there is additional parking behind the museum. After checking in there was a craft/art activity with stickers and tempera paint sticks. Low mess :). Adjacent was a play area with colored scarves, a pretend campfire, felt board for the children to explore, and books. Before entering the museum area Anna gave an introductory talk describing what to expect. She made it interactive which was very nice. They also did a song to get their wiggles out. She then guided the group through the museum to the carpeted area with cushions for the kiddos. Ana talked about and asked questions about the art on the walls. She read Under the Same Sky to the children and made this an interactive experience also. It was just the right length of time, thirty minutes. This was just right for our 18 month old grandson.

At Terminal 1 across from Green Apple Books. A very special exhibit at SFO museums…read more SFO Museum has scattered exhibits throughout the airport. This one is called Women and Afrofuturism. A well thought out curated exhibition. As soon as you enter the darkened hallway, you are transported away from the burrito a calm oasis. Cool music plays and cool art adorns the walls. It is a special experience I highly recommend. Location: Across from Green Apple Books in Terminal 1.

ART MUSUEM AT SFO - it's been an amazing year of travel so far ! From SFO to the rest of the…read moreUnited Stares to the world ! Truly enjoy my travels out if this airport! During my travels , I discovered the SFO museum and it's truly beautiful !!! It was showcasing this WOMEN IN AFRO FUTURISM witH beautiful people of color! Who have quite AND justly made an impact in STEM!! BRILLIANT, BOLD, IMPACTFUL!!! Highly recommended an a true tribute to our community and Astro artists!!' Loved it!!! Also a couple of years ago they had the STONE SCULPTURES OF ZIMBABWE exhibit. It was beautiful too. Excellent and totally worth seeing their works!!