Small bounce house experience - 4 and 6 year old had a blast.. just enough action. Clean and…read moreaccessible

Flabbergasted by all these 5 star reviews...? I've been to many Playland's in the greater Bay Area…read moreand I have to be brutally honest, this Playland in Sausalito, California is by far the worst. I traveled all the way to Playland Sausalito from the South Bay with my 5 year old son for my cousins 5 year old son's birthday party. Upon exiting and making a left her and a left there I found myself driving through an old, dusty, shoddy, dirt road, with barrack style bungalows up into an old, spooky gymnasium. I'm assuming they're using 'Playland' in the school's old gymnasium. Is the school still open? I do not know, but from the looks of it, I doubt it. Just looked run down and unkept to be actually open on a day-to-day basis. I'm giving Playland Sausalito a 1 star review because mostly everyone from my cousins party ended up catching either the flu or some variation of the stomach bug that's been going on. Depending on if you were an adult or a child that kind of dictated your symptoms. After calling and asking around if anyone else from the party got sick I was not surprised to hear that, yes other people in attendance got sick. In addition to getting sick, the overall venue was kind of run down and seemed like it's on it's last leg. A few inflatables, a few balls to kick around, 2 pop-a-shot basketball hoops (one didn't work), and a cold gloomy atmosphere. Nice! I understand what Playland Sausalito is trying to do in terms of providing a safe fun-filled place for children to have parties and hang out with friends and family but if children and adults are getting sick than that's defeating the purpose. Maybe it was a one time thing or others have gotten sick at this establishment but I think lack of attention to detail, sanitary practices, and overall kind of just a dingy, ordinary, throw a few balls and inflatables in here and call it a 'Playland' is lame and dangerous. Also, when I called Playland to ask a question as to if they are open or not? (says they are closed on Yelp unless it's a private party), the guy that answered the phone said "Hello".. LoL, not "Thank you for calling Playland how can I help you" so I had to ask the guy "Is this Playland?". Not professional dude. In hindsight, as I was oblivious of what was to come the days after the party, I made a comment to my cousin that they were having another party right after us and I didn't see them doing any kind of sanitary wipe downs or anything. Yikes! In conclusion, I probably won't be coming back again and if you were thinking on planning a party for your little one here, I'd look around some more for I'm sure there are other venues that offer more bang for your buck. Do I recommend, No.

Hiring Alison Events was hands-down the BEST decision we made during the entire wedding planning…read moreprocess. We worked closely with Alison, Danielle, and Lauren over the course of a year and a half, and from start to finish, they were creative, calm, detail-obsessed, and just genuinely lovely human beings. They brought our vision to life in ways we couldn't have imagined. Every detail felt intentional and deeply personal, and somehow, the entire weekend felt both elevated and effortless. Our wedding was FLAWLESS. Coming from two people who weren't even sure we wanted a wedding, we were blown away by how much FUN we had. We can't stop gushing about it. Our guests are still telling us it was one of the best weddings they've ever been to. A special shoutout to Alisha, our day-of coordinator and real-life fairy godmother. She made everything on the bride side run seamlessly and was truly everywhere at once. From logistics to emotional support, she had me covered. I don't know what I would've done without her. Alison Events isn't just a wedding planner. They're a creative partner, a team of steady hands, and at times, our therapist through a very real and occasionally overwhelming process. If you're lucky enough to work with them, trust them completely. They are actual magic.

There truly aren't enough good things I could say about the team at AE. My (now) husband and I were…read morekind of the disaster clients when we first came to them: we wanted to plan a wedding in 4 months, couldn't decide where we wanted to do it, how big we wanted it or what exactly we wanted, thought we wanted to do wine country only to decide we wanted Hawaii, picked a venue that was somewhat tough to work with (Jesse and Andrea charmed the venue folks though and they ended up great)...the list goes on. On top of it, we thought we were laid-back/go with the flow people, but I'm pretty sure I should concede to being a control freak at this point in my life. I still don't know how they pulled off what they did, but they made our wedding absolutely amazing, and somehow made even the planning process pretty stress free (not easy to do when you decide to do a destination wedding 3-4 months out). The team truly delivers from every angle - style, creativity, efficiency, effectiveness - they helped us figure out what we wanted and were realistic with us about what what was doable. During our event, they managed everything down to a T, and did everything in their power to make it an incredible experience. After they saw I wasn't totally thrilled with the bouquet the florist brought (it was kind of giant), Jesse magically reworked the bouquet in the minutes before the ceremony to make it perfect. And they just bring joy and warmth to the whole thing. I now wish I had spent a whole year planning our wedding just so I could have spent more time with Jesse and Andrea (I basically begged them to be my friends in real life after it was all over). If you have a chance to work with AE, do it. There is a reason they have an international reputation - they are absolutely the best of the best.

My husband and I got married in May '19 in San Francisco, CA and we still look back on our wedding…read moreday in complete awe-- Lally and her incredible team are meticulous, professional, creative, and most importantly, so much fun to work with! The entire process from ideation, design, planning, and day-of execution was flawless, we couldn't be more happy with how everything turned out. Lally has incredible taste and a knack for design. She went above and beyond to deliver on the romantic, industrial, and modern design aesthetic we wanted to have for our special day, everything single detail was perfect. Lally is extremely organized and deeply connected in the wedding planning and events space in the Bay Area, which proved to be immensely valuable when selecting and partnering with our vendors. I had so much fun working with Lally on my wedding and seriously cannot recommend Lally Events enough, you will not regret your decision to hire her as your wedding planner!

The best day of our lives would have never happened without Lally. If you're looking for a wedding…read moreplanner, don't waste any more of your precious time or effort looking for someone else, trust me and go with Lally. If you're not sure you need a wedding planner, TRUST ME, you do, and you should go with Lally. Throughout the whole planning process up until past midnight after our actual wedding day, Lally was there at any time to help with whatever we needed. No joke, she cares so much that she made sure our maid of honor got to her room after a couple too many drinks, WAY after the event was over and all the guests were gone. She is the definition of caring, reliable, and trustworthy. At any point that my wife and I felt anxious or unsure of something, Lally was there to immediately take care of it and make us feel 1000% more relaxed and excited. We've been to many weddings since we got married, have seen how poorly in comparison their wedding planner was in handling an issue and always look at each other and say "Thank God we had Lally for our wedding!" I could go on and on about how highly we recommend Lally to anyone getting married. Your wedding should be the best day of your life. It was for us because of Lally, and it will be for you if you choose her as well.

I know I've left a lot of positive reviews for ERIA over the years, but they continue to impress…read moreme. Recently, a close friend of mine was looking for a wedding venue, and I immediately recommended ERIA. They ended up having their ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, followed by their after party at ERIA's new Marina location. It was such a fun way to celebrate because after the reception we walked over to Bar Darling, and the catering came from Little Original Joe's. The whole evening really embraced the city, and it felt like guests got to experience San Francisco rather than just attend a wedding. The team also added so many thoughtful touches that made the night feel special. They had cookies from the upcoming La Boulange Bakery pop up as a late night treat, which everyone loved, and they even arranged for a photo booth that was a huge hit. My friends couldn't stop talking about how well everything came together, and I was secretly thrilled that my recommendation worked out so well. The next morning we headed to Sausalito for brunch at Cultivar, which was fantastic and somewhere I hadn't been before. From there we made our way to ERIA's waterfront venue, which is just as stunning as ever. They projected home videos onto a screen overlooking the water, everyone gathered with sparklers, and the whole evening felt incredibly intimate and memorable. It was such a beautiful contrast to the energy of the city the night before. One of the things I loved most about the weekend was getting to experience both locations. The Marina gave us the excitement and nightlife of San Francisco, while Sausalito offered the peaceful waterfront setting that made the celebration feel completely different. Having both experiences in one wedding weekend made it feel incredibly unique. I've been to ERIA many times now, and every event somehow feels different while maintaining the same high level of hospitality and attention to detail. If you're looking for a venue that can help create an unforgettable wedding weekend rather than just a single event, I couldn't recommend them more highly.

I recently visited this spot for an event on 4/18/26. And,I really wanted to love this space…read morebecause, at first glance, it IS beautiful. The panoramic views are stunning, and the location--right in the heart of Sausalito--is pretty much perfect. The dance floor was comfortable, the vibe was there, and it felt like it had all the makings of a great event. But here's the ik...... and it's the reason for the 2-star rating. The bathroom situation was beyond unacceptable. We're talking extremely small (only 2 stalls for the women), poorly equipped for the size of the crowd, and within 30 minutes of the event starting, the toilets were already breaking down. Not "a little slow"--completely failing. For an event with 60+ women (and drinks being served for FIVE hours), we were left with essentially ONE working toilet. Diabolical. Uncomfortable. Irritating. And it didn't get better--it got worse. Halfway through the event, the second toilet started to overflow. Yes, overflow. It was nasty, and there was no real resolution or sense of urgency from the venue to fix it. Just... left to deal with it. So while the space is undeniably pretty and well-situated, it is absolutely not equipped to handle a crowd of 125+ people. Not even close. A venue can look amazing, but if basic necessities like functioning restrooms aren't handled--and can't be remedied in real time--it completely takes away from the experience. Beautiful space, but not a place I'd trust for an event of that size again.

Extremely responsive and professional. I was able to book a face painter and balloon twister with…read moreonly a few days notice for a large event for my retail store. The face painter was very talented and the balloon twister a wonderful entertainer. We had hundreds of happy folks due to them. I cannot recommend this company highly enough.

From the owner: Pool Entertainment, Magic shows, Clowns, Aerialists, Stilt Walkers. Best caricaturists, photo…read morebooth, body painting + glitter glam, balloon twisters. Corporate or Private events - This is where fun starts. Immersive cirque entertainment from Stilt Walkers to Magic shows, LED dancers, champagne skirt, aerialists, hand balancers, to serpent dancers, cyr wheel and a giant orb on a pool with a contortionist. All you need is us! Schedule a Discovery Call today on the website - 15 mins to talk about your next event with an expert. Or give us a call: 415 799 1911

China Cabin is a historical gem! Walk-in visitors are welcome on most weekends, and it's a great…read moreouting for the entire family. As a docent at China Cabin, I talk with people from all over the world who have never seen anything quite as elegant, charming, and unique. Helpful photographs tell the story of how the cabin was removed from the ship upon which it was built, transitioned into an apartment, and then lovingly restored by the Landmarks Society to its original condition. Everyone is amazed at how beautiful it is!

We LOVED the China Cabin for our intimate Commitment Ceremony. We had 29 guests (including…read moreourselves) and the space was beautiful. It is lovely and the natural light that comes through the many windows makes for gorgeous pictures. It was easy working with Paige and the Landmark Society. There is a small bathroom onsite. There is not a kitchen, so your caterer sets up a tent out front. Parking - included all day for your guests (even though it's marked 2 hour limit - Paige hands out parking permits). Other vendors we used: Catering - Fork & Spoon - delicious food, attentive service Photography - Atrium - Dietrich Kraus - wonderful to work with Cake - Butter& in SF - Brown butter and Meyer Lemon - tasty! Flowers - I DIY'd these from Costco (made on Thursday for our Saturday event) - used the garlands at the front and the wreaths around the orchids

Still traumatized by this poser "events planner". Everyone please beware as to not hire this…read moreperson for any event. Again, she and her husband made a mockery of my Mom's 70th birthday and stupidly paid them $3,400 CASH.

Amazing service! I was looking to give a surprise to my mom…read morefor mother's day and I didn't have a lot time to plan. That's when I found bay are luxury picnics through instagram. I was intrigued by their pictures and affordable prices. I reached out to them and they were really nice to have available mother's day in front of my Mom's favorite place, fine arts palace. When we arrived my mm was really surprised by the set up and the really cute decoration. For an extra price they were open to buy roses, have speaker and Jenga to play. My mom still talks about it today. When doing a picnic please try to do it in a sunny day. It was first time doing something like this and Bay Area luxury made very easy and accesible. Fast and reliable service. Really fun and cute experience!!!

The Ultimate Surprise: A 40th Birthday Dinner to Remember!…read more I don't even know where to begin -- my 40th birthday dinner was beyond anything I could have imagined. It was a total surprise, flawlessly planned and executed by the incredible team at Bash Please, and filled with exactly 40 of my favorite people. Yes, 40 people for 40 years -- how perfect is that? The setting was stunning. Bash Please somehow captured everything I love and turned it into an effortlessly beautiful, inviting, and joy-filled atmosphere. Every detail -- from the long communal tables to the coastal-inspired décor -- felt personal and thoughtful, like it was made just for me. Because it was. And the food? A crab feed feast that dreams are made of. Piles of fresh, buttery crab, warm sourdough, crisp salads, and all the fixings. The kind of meal that gets messy in the best way -- everyone cracking shells, passing platters, laughing, and making memories. It was communal, it was delicious, and it was so me. Champagne flowed, the conversations never stopped, and I felt completely surrounded by love. I genuinely can't think of a better way to ring in a new decade. Massive thanks to Bash Please for pulling off a night that was perfectly designed and truly unforgettable. I felt celebrated, cherished, and completely surprised -- and that's no easy feat. 10/10. Would turn 40 again.

As the proud leader of this incredible team, I just want to take a moment to publicly recognize the…read moreamazing group of professionals I work with every day. Their creativity, dedication, and attention to detail never cease to impress me. Whether it's organizing a large corporate event or a small private gathering, they handle every project with passion and professionalism. Watching how this team collaborates under pressure and still brings fresh, unique ideas to the table is inspiring. I'm so grateful for their hard work and the joy they bring to our clients' most important moments. To my team: thank you for your commitment, your creativity, and your heart. I'm lucky to work alongside each of you.

Angela is awesome! She helped me plan my daughter's 4th birthday and was fantastic. From vendor…read moreselection and management to day of execution she was amazing!! I had an initial concept of what I wanted and she ran with it - totally staying within budget and continually making super creative, thoughtful suggestions to enhance the decor, food choice, etc. One of my favorite parts of Angela is unlike a lot of planners I've worked with over the years, she has no ego. I was super honest about what what I liked and didn't and she was always understanding and upbeat. A true pleasure to work with!!!!

5 stars is not enough! Words cannot describe how pleasurable…read moreto work with Angela. Her level of professionalism and talent was really impressive, usually the event planners forget about the valet attendants during the events and never check on them but not Angela. It was an honor to work with her.

We had an amazing experience booking the Schooner Freda B Jazz Night last week. The weather was…read moreperfect, and the crew was friendly, even wishing my sister and me happy birthday since we booked it for our special day. I highly recommend it. It was my first time on a sailboat, and the views were absolutely gorgeous. It was worth the price. Thanks to the great crew for a memorable night--our birthday celebration was truly special.

We enjoyed our second sail on The Schooner Freda B out of Sausalito tonight. It was a perfectly…read morewonderful sunset sail on SF Bay. Previously, we took the Freda B on the Wildlife Morning Sail in 2024, which was also fantastic. What makes the Freda B special is the crew. The vessel itself is gorgeous--even the "head" is great! From the moment you board and are greeted by the crew, you know you're in good hands. The safety instructions are thorough, and the crew immediately puts you at ease before setting off. Whether you have a clear night or a little fog (like tonight), the skies are beautiful, the Golden Gate Bridge is magical, and San Francisco twinkles in the distance. The crew meets your every need with kindness, excellent service, and genuine interest in you as a passenger. They're also an interesting bunch--just ask them about themselves! Hot (chocolate!) and cold beverages are available for purchase, including adult beverages. For out of towners...Wear and bring layers. Jacket + sweater/fleece, long pants, beanie hat, gloves if you have them. Blankets available onboard. This is SF Bay 12 months a year - always chilly and the sail is worth every layer of clothing. We celebrated my birthday tonight, and it was perfect. Thank you!