One of the most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods in Hercules/Pinole! Location is near the bay…read moreand it's a wonderful place to walk, bike, play sports, picnic, relax. Homes in the area are pretty big, neighbors are nice, area is relatively safe/quiet, and there's a park/bay trail nearby for recreation and relaxation. I also appreciate the diversity in the neighborhood- you'll find almost every race in this community. I love the heart of the neighborhood, which is a staircase that leads to a beautiful walkway to a garden of roses, Japanese maples, pine trees, noble firs, etc. that leads to a white pergola. It's a great place to exercise, stroll through to take pics, sit and enjoy nature, walk dogs, etc. A few cons are the railroad track is by the bay but the occasional noise doesn't affect me, it's close to an oil refinery, and there's an HOA that you have to officially ask permission to add major changes to the visible areas of your home. Lastly, home values in this area have considerably spiked, which sucks for homebuyers but current owners are loving it!

Great experience decorating at this venue space. The staff was professional, cordial, and easy to…read morework with throughout the entire process. My team and I had the pleasure of creating a beautiful custom backdrop for our client's special celebration, and the venue provided a wonderful setting to bring the design to life. To see more of our work and this event, visit www.fourfortyfourevents.com. -- Four Forty Four Events

Disappointing. Walnut Creek Recreation broke the CA "Honest…read morePricing Law" (SB478). Walnut Creek Rec sends out a catalogue every year for the camps they offer. There is pricing in these catalogues- just like the catalogues you receive for clothes or Costco or whatever you get- they list a price, the store needs to honor it. We get the catalogue, we have a budget, the kids are excited to pick their camps within that budget. I register the kids for camps. Usually there's no issue. But this year the price on the website for one of the camps was more than what was advertised. Walnut Creek Rec thinks it's OK to increase the price and write in the camp description that "the price is different in the catalogue". I registered my kids because I thought the "Community" Center would honor their original pricing, but no. The option I was told was, "We can unenroll your child if you don't like the new price." Even after I told them this was "bait and switch", this was still their only option offered. This is an audacious and patronizing response and doesn't hold anyone accountable. The difference is $16 or $17 dollars, so it's not like they messed up 1 number when typing out the catalogue. An employee from Walnut Creek Recreation signed off on the printing of this catalogue with specific prices. The lady I spoke with and her staff member claimed this was a printing error. This was not a printing error- at no point did the printer mess up. This is their error and someone needs to hold them accountable. The lady who called me confused "accountability" with "acknowledgment". If you're reading this- look it up. You claimed you were being "accountable" when the words "the price changed" were included in the camp description on the website. "Acknowledgment" (with no corrective action) means you know you messed up, you admit it, and you do nothing about it- like this situation. You shouldn't be in a job that has a direct impact on other people because you do not value the community you work for. "Accountability" means you understand you messed up and you do what you can to make the situation better. The person who does this knows and values the impact they have on their community.. they also value their community. This review is for the staff and the lack of respect they have for the law and their community, and the lack of understanding how their actions can negatively impact their community.

Tiny Tots Preschool program at the Community Center on L Street is the absolute best. Hands down,…read moreit can't get any better. Teacher Kathy and Teacher Lisa are the Monday, Wednesday and Friday instructors who are caring mentors that guide children thru preschool. This requires a waiting list perhaps, but definitely worth the wait. Field trips include the Police Station, a visit from the Fire Department and hands-on wonderful science experiences some of which include planting as well as watching the metamorphosis of butterflies. As a grandma, I was aware of the joy and excitement my grandson would exude the day of school. Thank you to Kathy and Lisa for making our community experience so memorable. We certainly appreciate you. The City of Benicia should also acknowledge your valued devotion towards teaching.

This building is super awesome because they turned an old elementary school into a new Community…read moreCenter. The class rooms are all very nice and clean and all the staff are friendly and helpful.

My daughter and I decided to stop by Kapwa to try their drinks, which were on promotion for half…read moreprice ($5) last Friday - June 12, Philippine Independence Day. We arrived past 4pm and ordered four drinks: two Mango Floats, a Turon Milk Tea, and a Lychee, Passion Fruit & Calamansi Tea. Although the store didn't appear busy and I was the only customer ordering drinks at the time (my daughter was waiting in the car), the wait ended up being much longer than expected. After about 15 minutes, one of the staff members approached me and apologized for the delay, explaining that they were missing an ingredient but assuring me that the drinks would be ready soon. I appreciated the communication and courtesy. However, it still took roughly 30 minutes from the time I ordered before we finally received our drinks. What made the experience more disappointing was that they had also run out of straws, so none were available with the drinks. In addition, the drinks themselves did not quite meet our expectations. Some tasted watered down, others seemed overly creamy, and none of the drinks included boba. I'm not sure if the missing ingredient mentioned earlier was related, but it may have contributed to the overall experience. While I appreciated the staff's professionalism and willingness to keep customers informed, the long wait, inventory shortages, and drink quality made this visit less enjoyable than we had hoped. I would be willing to give Kapwa another try in the future, as this may have been an unfortunate off day.

A love letter to the Fil Am commmunity is the best way to describe KKC! In a relatively small space…read moreyou can find so much packed inside, from art on the walls, to children's' books and gifts created by local Filipino American artists and creators, to learning about local orgs to get involved in or resources for mental health, know your rights, and how to support kababayans. They have a range of milk teas for $10 and popular ones include the turon milk tea (which truly does taste like it!) and mango float. They are sweet but delightful to sip while you chill at the cafe whether you have work to do or want to indulge in a creative project. The cost of the boba goes toward fundraising for youth initiatives and other community needs! The times i have visited they've hosted free pop ups and events like a clothing swap and dessert tasting. Wifi also worked great! They are lovely advocates for community and also recently just started a community pantry. Check them out or follow them on socials for events!!

The personnel here are excellent, very attentive and helpful, and when calling them too…read more They go out of their way in the remote instance of having discrepancies, problems or misunderstandings, explaining clearly the park rules and the process to follow. Wish all services anywhere would treat customers like in this place, from the top to the bottom, all workers are very good and nice.

Whether or not you've ever thrown a parent a birthday party your official notice begins now: if…read morethey make it, you've an obligation to throw them one for their 90th. On the plus side, neither the one being feted nor many of the guests will mandate a party that runs more than a couple of hours and you can bet those hours will be daylight. Enter the Danville Community Center, where a close friend hosted a party for her mother's 90th. This is not the sort of space where food or drink is provided. If you want that you'll arrange for it separately, just as my friend did. She also self-managed a slide show, music, and a couple of group dances. The whole affair was perfect and the spacious, high-ceilinged room (with free on-site parking) was nicer than possibly any community center I've ever been to. While I'd not suggest the Danville Community Center to those who don't live in the East Bay if you do, and you're seeking an event venue, it is quite worth checking it out. Perhaps it might even inspire you to host an event.

Don't know if the staff is paid, or if they're volunteers... but it wouldn't hurt to be a bit…read morefriendlier when people are registering for classes

We recently attended a Quinceañera here. Bright and large…read morecommunity room with lots of supporting rooms. held about 150 - love location in the woods. if you are think about hosting an event, this is a winner

Community centers remind me of the elderly, let's be real here, it's not always the sexiest place…read moreto throw a party. But, when done right, it's not a bad place to celebrate an occasion. I came here for my friend's baby's first birthday. In Korean culture, a baby's 1-year-old birthday is a HUUUUUGE deal. It's called a Doljanchi or a "DOL"--where the baby wears a hanbok (traditional dress) and there's a ritual (sort of a fortune telling) where a bunch of innocuous objects are placed in front of the baby, ex. a string, a gavel, a coin, a brush, etc. And when the baby picks up the object, say a gavel, then s/he will become a judge...something like that. It's all in good fun. Ironically, the baby did in fact pick up the gavel, which is rare, usually babies pick up the coin or a string since it's lighter and easier to grab. I've seen pictures of my DOL and it's off the hook. There is a bunch of food, especially Korean duk and tons of fruit-- to represent prosperity and long-life. My grandparents (on my dad's side) were so proud to hold me in the photo-- I looked kinda miserable. In fact, I looked like a boy. The reason why DOLs are such a big deal is because traditionally in Korea, most babies didn't survive past their first year of life. Apparently, my mom told me that when I was 3 months old, I got really really sick, and was sick for another 3 months afterward and she was afraid that I wouldn't make it. Dramatic, right? So, when I turned one, she threw a huge party-- "a thankful relief," she said. That's why when I get sick as an adult, I get really sick because my immune system is basically shot. And it's really cute, even today, my mom freaks out when I get sick, because she remembers back to when I was a baby. And always gives me the motherly speech about sleeping more and drinking fluids..and it's one of the rare times I actually allow her to "take care of me." Heck, I think it's the only time I let anyone take care of me. Either way, the celebration was beautiful. So proud of my friend for being such an amazing mother/woman-- and she's really blessed to have such a beautiful child, who will forever love and adore her. Babies are the best, they need you like no other, and I absolutely love taking care of them.

I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed this location. I helped organize an event who needed…read morean event space for 200 people. My objections were overcome when the likeable staff, the flexible meeting space and the free parking on the weekend changed my mind. The space offers a scenic view to the courtyard fountain that featured blue tiles and splashing water. This is a lovely setting with windows and skylights all around. We did a site inspection and the contact person bent over backwards to assist us. He answered our questions and let us poke around behind the stage. We went into the full kitchen and inspected for cleanliness. It looked good. The restrooms were clean but a little dated. There are plenty of tables and chairs to accommodate weddings, or conferences. On event day, we were able to enter a bit earlier and leave a little later. As we left we observed the staff mopping and washing the tabletops. The space if very clean, spacious and has friendly, low key staff.

I attended a baby shower here on a Sunday and everyone kept on asking me where this venue was from…read morethe pictures. I've previously attended children's parties at Washington Park where they have a huge playground nearby. There are plenty of bathrooms here and there's even a parking garage which closes at a certain time. There is a parking lot and if you can't find parking there's street parking around the neighborhood. Beautiful facility, huge kitchen, plenty of space, even a stage in the Sequoia Room. I heard it can be pretty pricey and you get a better rate as a resident of Burlingame. You do a walkthrough with staff at the end of your event. You're not responsible for putting away the chairs or tables but you are responsible to remove everything and sweep the floor.

a really beautifully redesigned building, with it's grand re-opening in summer 2022. i came to tour…read morethe building and the classrooms/studios since i would be teaching there starting in the fall and was amazed by how sleek and modern the facility was. there are two floors of rooms and open spaces to be used, as well as outdoor space that opens into/connects to washington park. fast forward 2.5 yrs, i have been regularly teaching senior fitness classes here and absolutely love this new space. each room has built in controls for temperature control, including a control to activate the overhead fans. most rooms have access to an outdoor space/patio, which also allows us to prop open the door for natural, fresh air. several rooms have tv screens, and speakers, perfect for a lecture or presentation. the front desk staff is always helpful, and there are usually at least 2-3 folks manning the desk in case anyone needs anything. guests may park in the dedicated parking lot or in the covered parking structure. however, on a busy day, when many programs are happening, it's hard to get a spot so i resort to street parking, which is always free and plentiful. super close to downtown burlingame, so i often hop over for a coffee or lunch after teaching!

We had our wedding reception held at 716 Occasions and if we could go back in time, WE WOULD DO IT…read moreALL OVER AGAIN! Sabrina and Toussaint were amazing to work with, from their attentiveness to their performance. 716 Occasions was able to accommodate a guest count of 300 people, including a stage for our live music groups, a dance floor, and space for our caterers. Sabrina was always a phone call or text away, and made so many accommodations for us! We were the most spoiled(: Highly recommend for various events! You will work with the sweetest group of people.

The space itself was perfect for our event--spacious, clean, and well-maintained. It's clear that…read morethey take great pride in what they do. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable, welcoming venue for any occasion!