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.

I love it so much fun i recommend it! It's a really fun place and very entertaining! Also the otter…read morewas very cool to watch!

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.

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.

"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.

This library is spacious, very well maintained and exceeds offerings at many other libraries (easy…read moreparking, lovely accessible architectural designed building, beautiful grounds, centrally located within short walking distance of many city services and retail establishments). We much prefer it to others located in surrounding and nearby cities. Employees and volunteers are polite, friendly and knowledgeable.

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 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.

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!!

Tucked away in a spot (located in the International Terminal) you wouldn't find unless you were…read morelooking for it is the SFO Museum. Although there are a little over a dozen museums located in US Airports, the one in SFO is the only accredited museum. Built to the scale of the original passenger terminal back in the 1930s, it gives you an idea of how far airline travel has gone. Going on now is an exhibit of Virgin America memorabilia and artifacts. https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/vx-forever There is also a travel poster display of "exotic" destinations that we now take for granted as far as places to vacation to. https://www.sfomuseum.org/exhibitions/airline-travel-posters The posters are beautiful. Drawn from a single artist's imagination using craftsmanship rather than an AI prompt. Hard to imagine that at one time only the very wealthy could travel by air. In 1940, traveling from the west coast to the east coast could cost over $4,000 one way (that was a lot of money in 1940!) and might take 15 hours with 12 stops. Taking a flight to an "exotic" place like Mexico would have been a luxury trip of a lifetime for the average person. Now it is commonplace. The museum exhibits are limited but very interesting. The museum itself is clean and very well maintained. Located pre-security, it is a nice refuge and a free diversion from the busy airport crowd outside.

There is so much to see in this city museum! Every turn has something interesting to view. I love…read morethe changing exhibits. This museum has something of interest for everyone but if you are a native of South City or a new resident this is a must see.

From the owner: The museum has an extensive collection of historic photos and artifacts, local memorabilia, oral…read morehistory tapes, and vintage clothing.