My husband brought us here. We loved our time. So great that…read morethey sold cold water !!! We enjoyed the train ride so nice and we were the only ones since we came in a week day! I'm looking forward to coming back and bringing more family. Great photos and the ride is definitely worth the price.

Came here on a Saturday morning around 11am. Tickets for train and carousel is $5 per person and…read morefree for kids 2 and under. The train ride is less than 10 minutes with no cover so we brought our hats. It's a quick ride and you pass by the parking lot and a park. My girls enjoyed it. After we played by the nearby park. There is a bathroom close to the train ticket booth and lots of tables to enjoy a snack or even lunch. They were just starting the grill to cook the food for lunch but our girls were hungry so we left to get food elsewhere.

Good evening, avid Alex Baker enjoyers. It's been a while, hasn't it? You've probably been…read morewondering where I've been. I'm not here to waste your time, so I'll cut straight to the chase. One year ago, I was sentenced to prison due to a few grievous missteps I made in the past. My lawyer and I both agreed that it would be better if I didn't take too much detail on what happened that evening, but let's just say the incident involved Martha, the kids, and the dog. Alright, I'll start with the basics. Getting out of prison is a surreal experience -- sort of like the feeling when you've been at a long, boring movie and suddenly walk out into daylight, blinking. First thing I noticed? Space. So much space! You don't appreciate the simplicity of open sky and sidewalks until they're gone. The prison itself? Three stars at best. Let's be real; it's not exactly the kind of place you'd put on your bucket list, and I'd skip the accommodations if I could go back. The concrete rooms were sparse, the menu repetitive, and don't even get me started on the lack of privacy. Yet, it was, in a way, educational. You pick up resilience, you learn to live on limited resources, and -- I'll give it credit for this -- you gain an appreciation for things you used to overlook. Staff? Mixed reviews. Some were surprisingly decent, even humanizing, which matters more than you think in a place designed to remind you of your mistakes. Others were just fulfilling the stereotype: bored, hardened, and as much behind bars in their own way as we were. The interactions I had with them were sometimes grounding, sometimes humiliating, but always a reminder of the world waiting beyond the walls. Now, the other "inmates." They're not exactly the best company, but they are eye-opening. You get to know people you'd never meet outside, which changes you. It's where I learned not just about crime and punishment but about people, resilience, and redemption. Biggest takeaway? Freedom is priceless. There's something unquantifiable about taking a walk at your own pace, choosing your own food, or just sitting alone under a tree. So, to anyone tempted to try what I did to end up there? Hard pass. Save yourself the time, and the lesson. Trust me, you'd rather skip this 'experience' if you can. Overall, three stars for prison life, but five stars for what it taught me. Yours truly, Alex Baker.

Came here to fellowship with the residents serving time here for a church service. The place is…read morenow a rehabilitation center and residents are being trained to become productive members of society and not here for punishment like it used to be. The guards are friendly and kind to us volunteers. Still have stark reminders this is a prison when you hear the huge steel doors shut.

Great selection of innovative and educational toys. Always find something unexpected. Excellent…read moreservice and friendly staff. And great to support an independently owned store!

Best educational toy store I've encountered in the SF Bay Area. From Five Little Monkeys in…read moreBurlingame to various Barnes & Nobles' toy sections, I find most stores have the same products I already know of from Amazon. This store had Melissa & Doug educational learning mats, Bruder Caterpillar branded construction vehicles, die cast cars - and gift wrapping for everything. Additionally, the store was an experience for kids - Haba train sets, Calico Critters homes, this was better than Disneyland for many toddler aged kids. I should've taken more pics of this place - mine don't do it justice for the expansive, modern, clean layout.

Great Customer service! I called a couple times bc we were worried about taking a trolley bc of…read moreweather forecast and almost cancelled. SO glad we did not! They are prepared w/ a Luxury black shuttle van. Paul (our driver) was so informative and so knowledgeable about the Sonoma and Napa History. I appreciate how they already had an itinerary planned out for the day. We visited 4 wineries which one had a wonderful farm to table lunch waiting for us (which this was included in ticket price) Each winery visited made us feel at home/great stories/great people and great wine waiting for us upon arrival! Wine tasting fees are addl around $35-40 per person. Our last winery visited Paul helped us to get TSA approved shipping boxes which wine got home safely! Wish we could've stayed longer at Buena Vista and Sangiacomo. Would highly recommend wine trolley/bus tour and felt ticket price was reasonable for having great service/knowledgeable driver/lunch for an all day tour.

No small bites at the wineries visited by wine trolley. Some people need to eat somewhere with…read morewines. Wineries should provide cheese and crackers at the very least

I just love this store. I have taken my three boys in here every single time they get a haircut,…read moresince before they could talk. It certainly is hard to leave without a toy! I love the friendly staff, as they always know what to help with, and give us clean service.

This store might be a drama magnet, but it also has a really great array of magnetic toys -- so I…read moredeclare 5 stars. Toy Crazy was the second toy store I walked into today on my quest to find a magnetic toy for the "well under 3" crowd called Stick-O. Mr. Baby was gifted a small set and LOVES THEM, but I've never seen Stick-O in stores... and woe is me (woe is he!), I forgot his set at home when we traveled to Marin. Toy Crazy doesn't actually have Stick-O, but they do have an *extremely* similar toy called "Smartmax" -- big, three-dimensional pieces with magnets that flip around inside, so that 15-month-old Mr. Baby doesn't get frustrated because he doesn't (yet) understand magnetic polarity. They also have a whole bunch of Magnatiles and Magformers, and possibly some other magnet toys. Small store, lots of magnets. A+. Having read all the previous reviews, I was bracing to encounter an unpleasant, possibly child-hating older woman with short curly hair, but all we found behind the counter were two younger teenagers -- and a security guard, because apparently someone's dissatisfaction with the "exchange or store credit only, no cash refunds" policy had gotten WAY out of hand. There was a snarky grandmother standing way too close -- blocking the exit from the behind-counter area, harassing the teenagers, and refusing to let it go; there was an anxious mother coming unglued in all directions -- "Stop engaging!" to her mother, loudly imploring her preschool-age daughter to pick something, "So that we never have to come back here!" (as if the store were the scene of a gruesome accident), and patronizingly lecturing the teenagers to "Consider who you work for!" Perhaps the piece de resistance was another older woman who didn't seem to be related to any of these people, but had taken up the cause of the tri-generational Your Policies Don't Apply To Me posse and, having escalated to the point of being asked to leave by the security guard, stood outside shouting at passers-by about the epic injustice occurring within the toy store. "This is not what we do in Marin!!" she declared, and with great indignation. Look, I'll be honest: I was thinking about a four-star review. The downside to an impressive inventory in a small space is that, toy store or not, this didn't really feel like a place where I should take Mr. Baby off my back and turn him loose to go be a kid. That said, I can't emphasize enough how much I *just. can. not.* with the level of privilege & entitlement on display from the other adults in the store when I walked in. Yes, okay, they wanted a cash refund for whatever they'd returned. But I'll tell you: I bought those pseudo- Stick-O sets, & the return policy is right there at the bottom of the receipt. Like I tell Mr. Baby, "All feelings are okay; not all actions are okay." I get that these folks were disappointed, AND there's no call for taking out their disappointment on a pair of kids who are just working their summer jobs -- or so dramatically broadcasting distress about trying to use exactly $14 in remaining credit (without spending a cent more). So, hey: Baby magnet toys *and* not breaking down screaming at "This is not what we do in Marin" customers? Yeah, that's 5-stars-able.

Kathy was so helpful and friendly. The crew cut my plexiglass as I waited (I thought I'd have to…read moreorder and return)! Kathy gave me great recommendations about businesses in Marin that will help me with my garden (I purchased plexiglass for a garden shed I'm building). This store is a gem!

Amazing experience with the TAP team. I needed some help custom milling polycarbonate to make our…read moreloft and stair railing safer for toddlers in the house. They were super helpful and attentive as I explained the project needs, dimensions, and installation plan. They had some good ideas I took into consideration in my build, and helped me realize I could save costs on a thinner set of sheets without losing protective integrity. Special shout-out to Travis who did the milling beautifully. Super pleased with how it all turned out and looking forward to new projects to bring back to TAP. Great people, service, and quality. So happy to have them in the neighborhood.

I don't use SMART to commute so this review is based solely on me and my wife taking the train from…read morethe northern most station and connecting to the larkspur ferry and ending up in SF for a weekend getaway. Have done this once before and the only thing I can say is that we should be doing it more often. $12 for a one way trip on SMART and Ferry boat. Can't beat the price can't beat the views. This weekends trip was made even better by the great conversation we had with one of their conductors, Todd. We were fortunate to have him on Saturday going down to SF and on the train Sunday coming back to Santa Rosa. If you haven't taken advantage of this combo fair I highly recommend it.

First time riding and wasn't sure where the bikes go. When asking for clarification, the person…read moredidn't speak English clearly and when we ask for clarity he was extremely rude. Not sure I would use this Smart train again. What a waste of tax dollars and can't believe I voted for bad treatment!!

What a super fun and cool experience! Been here twice with…read moremy toddler. Yes I highly recommend this to any one who loves SLIME! The whole experience experiences is about 25 to 30 minutes. Kids put on aprons, choose the texture of the type of slime they want. They have about five different options. Then you picked the color. (Lots of cool options) then you pick the scent, and you get to watch the slime master get your slime mixed all together.. you then head to a table to play with the slime, once you're ready for the mix ins you can pick between glitter, kinetic sand, and a few other options, and then a bottle up your slime. You're welcome to sit and play longer than the 25 to 30 minutes.... Each visit we stayed about a total of 40 minutes, which seemed to be enough for my three year-old. You are welcome to stand and watch you do not have to participate, but it's always nice to take part in creating precious moments and memories with kids. Starting price is about $25... they also have premade slime and some fun seasonal character slime which is a little more expensive. They even have slime kits. You can have a birthday party if you reserve the date in advance.. if I didn't live so far, I would definitely do this with my child and a few other kids. I highly recommend this experience for any age person just as long as you love slime! Me and my toddler will definitely be back in the future.

This is an awesome place for kids. They do birthday parties and it's a quick easy activity for the…read morekids. They pick their texture, mix ins and cute toppers!

Gamescape North is a really interesting store with a lot to offer. Toward the front, you'll find…read moremore casual and accessible games, and as you move toward the back, the selection opens up into a wider variety of games with more depth and complexity. It truly feels like a store with something for all ages and experience levels. As a fan of D&D and other TTRPGs, I was happy to see plenty of resources available. Warhammer fans will also find a massive selection of miniatures one of the largest I've personally seen along with a staff that clearly cares about the hobby. There's also a strong selection of card games, including Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Riftbound. Overall, the selection is excellent, and the staff is knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. I had genuinely great experiences with the team there. They were helpful, open, and willing to guide me through the store and explain events. The only reason I'm rating my experience a bit lower is because one of the events I attended felt less welcoming to newer players. It seemed like about half the group was made up of very experienced players who were playing to win at a pretty intense level, while the other half included younger players who were just excited to participate, along with people like myself who were still learning and trying to navigate the hobby. As a newer player, the environment felt a little intimidating and discouraging at times. That said, I would still recommend Gamescape North to anyone in the area looking to shop, explore the hobby, or connect with a great staff. I'd just advise newer players to ask questions before jumping into an event blindly, so they can better understand the tone and experience level of the group. I hope to try again in the future and have a better experience.

I went by Gamescape last night to grab Mahjong and other small last-minute Christmas gifts. The…read morestaff are all helpful and friendly whenever I stop by, and they aren't pushy with sales and upselling, which is much appreciated. Staff members are knowledgeable about the products and rules of various games and are happy to take the time to answer any questions you may have. They can also give you good recommendations if you're looking for gifts for others. They pack a surprisingly large inventory into the shop. I love walking by and checking out their cute window displays- they had some beautiful Aura editions of Monopoly and Scrabble in the window last night. They also have a great selection of D&D books, minis, paints, and more. Between the product selection and customer service, I highly recommend stopping by Gamescape for a pleasant shopping experience.

Fun ride over to Larkspur on the ferry. This one really goes a lot faster than the Sausalito ferry…read more We sat outside going over and the wind was whipping around and it was cold -but beautiful. Very scenic and enjoyable. We sat inside on the ride back which was really pleasant too and a lot warmer. My only complaint is when we got to the ferry at 10AM as the schedule said we were told it was a holiday and they were running on a holiday schedule so we had to wait an hour. We picked up the schedule at customer service and checked for return ride under the holiday/weekend schedule and it said 2pm. When we arrived a sign said 3pm. Really?? Get it together! So the whole outing took a lot longer than expected. Check the schedule carefully if you go -- but go -- it is a lovely ride.

My wife and I live taking the ferry into the city. Relaxing, and comfortable. Ease of use for…read moreSaturday Farmer Market is great. The one issue I have is the snack/beverage offerings. The peeled are great, but they display bottles of spirits for cocktails, but also offer Cutwater. Well, I asked for a Bloody Mary, and the gentleman pulled out a Cutwater can. I asked if they make them themselves. He was response was no. Now, I'm not a mixologist , but if you display a vodka, how hard is it to pour 1 1/2-2 oz of vodka into a glass with ice add some Bloody Mary mix, which they offer as well, and make me a normal Bloody Mary. Then charge you $13 for it. Do Better, Golden Gate Ferry.