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Bellea M.

My husband and I attended the 2023 Mother's Day Pancake breakfast. There was a band that played as you waited in line for breakfast. The scrambled eggs, two pancakes, two sausages, two strips of streaky bacon were served freshly prepared. The portions were just right, not too much. Maple syrup was on the table, coffee, tea and water available on deck. For an additional charge you could order a mimosa, but we passed. Tables were set up on deck so you could eat outside, and tables below deck if you wanted to be out of the wind. It seemed more people were interested in sitting outside even though it was a bit windy. After eating we walked around the ship, climbed up and down - a good way to digest breakfast! If you missed their Mother's Day event, not to worry, they have a Father's Day breakfast coming up on June 18. If anything, it's a fun way to celebrate by having breakfast on the waterside and exploring the ship.

paula c.

SS Red Oak Victory ship is an great visit when you have a free Sunday (currently only open on Sundays) or a visitor in town who's a history buff. Tie this together with a visit to the Rosie the Riveter Visitors Center, grab lunch or dinner at a local restaurant along the Bay and you've created a memorable day! Back to the SS Red Oak...it's run by all volunteers who are loving caretakers of the ship and it's history. Sign up (email) for a tour, or ask if you just show up if there's a docent available. The Engine tour is amazing. Apparently the pancake breakfasts are super popular and sell out fast! The gift shop is another little fun experience by itself with cool, historically significant items for adults and kids. It was a great local viewing spot to watch the Blue Angels this year. But even without the Blue Angels, there are some of the best views of the Bay from the ship's deck! I can't understand why everyone doesn't know about this gem!

Beautiful day for a tour
Fer R.

Family friendly fun that will last you about 2 hours!! Go tour the amazing SS Red Oak Victory WWII ship, one of ten Victory ships that served as an ammunition carrier for the Navy. She was built there at the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards. This is a self guided tour. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundays from 10am to 3pm. Free parking. You'll be stepping up and over the ships doorways and climbing ladders (if you wish) so strollers are not a good idea. Also the passageways are small/tight. This is a fun tour for just about anyone that loves ships, history and adventure! You get to visit the gun platform that has an emergency steering station, cabin deck, the ships small door sized library, main deck, bridge deck, see the original propeller, galley, flying bridge deck and the wheel house which has been fully restored and you can listen to current radio talk, from Coast Guard I believe...and I'm sure I missed a few other places. It's just fun to visualize how this ship was back on January 10, 1945 when she left SF bay for Pearl Harbor. Lots to read and lots of pictures to look at throughout the tour. The ships wooden hailing boards identify the ship on the sides of the cabin deck. This is in Point Richmond, it can get very windy, have a light jacket handy. Beautiful bay picture opportunities.

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nice boat. great access in parts. they let you wonder into just about anywhere except the engine room, bummer. 10 bucks to a good cause.

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Had a fabulous tour with the docent, and we paid the extra $5 to get into the engine room and so glad we did!

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Well when I came in to pay. This young lady was very I tentative! She explained everything to us…read more So on our merry way. We are the first floor so many activities to do. My cousin and daughter loved the . And outside where they were was an amazing view of Berkeley. We were sitting on top of the world. A little girl came over and talked to us. Her father said it was ok to film her. She was five years old! A very bright, intelligent, fun loving girl! Her favorite pass time was golf. She knew the stands to when u putt! She was amazing. She came and brought us flowers. My daughter n I put them in our hair. Ok down to the exhibits down stairs. Well we walked in no one spoke. Parents kept asking the young lady so what do we do! Horrible horrible horrible! Customer service! Young ladies you should say hellli when someone walks in the door! You should come and explain what to do. Not just stand in the lockers. So, went to the souvenir shop! We all couldn't wait to spend some money. The gentleman never said hello! He kept flipping his hair looking off into space! Wow! Very easily for people to steal items! Tighten up! Greet people pay attention! Speak to the customers! Terrible customer service March 21,2026 3pm-5pm! Do better! I didn't get a chance to give anything I. The suggestion box! Next time I will! Thanks we guess!

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My little family came here for a first visit on the Saturday of the long Memorial Day weekend, and…read moreit was a delightful and eye-opening experience. TBH, my expectation were kind of high because just the month before, we had visited a planetarium in Arizona that just blew my mind and was so cool (will write a review on that one soon) so I think my review of this Space & Science Center might be a little more serious, ha! To be fair, this is not a planetarium, although there is one here, which is used to show short featured films about different space exploration and nature-based stories which we did watch 3 of and they were really good. However, as a Space & Science Center, the focus is on space exploration by NASA and the science behind it. Specifically, the NASA Ames Research Visitor Center is located here. This place is ok for little kids, but probably better for those about 7-8 or older as they'll actually remember and get something out of this Science Center. When you enter, there's a little gift shop to the right, then you will purchase your tickets (which can be applied towards membership should you decide to buy an annual one) and enter into the exhibit hall on the first floor. From there, the planetarium/theatre is to your right and there's shows to watch every hour on the hour, some of them are a half-hour long, and some are only about 15 minutes or so. Different topics/titles and they do not repeat, so it is best to get to this Space & Science Center by mid-morning and plan to stay the whole day. Next there's a NASA visitor center with exhibits of actual space suits, lots of pictures of historic and current/recent space endeavors and journeys, as well as posters explaining how NASA developed the technology to take us to the moon and different parts of the universe. There are also interesting autobiographical posters written by astronauts and other space scientists on their roles in space exploration. There are a few hands-on activities such as using Kinetic sand, and other low-level simple engineering type of fun experiences for younger kids. Finally, there's also a cafeteria on the first floor towards the back of the building. Prices are a little high, but expectedly so for a museum/science center type of venue. On the second floor, there's several classrooms, and then there are some exhibits from retired space vehicles such as a real module you can climb in and play with that still has all the (non-functioning, obviously) controls. My kids had a great time with that. There were even a dog-space-vehicle/container thing, and lots of smaller spacecrafts and many space suits and miniature replicas of space shuttles on display. Finally, on the top floor, there's the observatory with several huge rooms that contained one telescope each for viewing real stars and planets, although they were all hard to see during daytime and realistically, they're all so far, you can only see like a speck of light when viewing Venus, for example, or the star Betelgeuse. But since it's outdoors, you find yourself surrounding by the redwoods out in nature, and it is just so peaceful and beautiful. I imagine when it gets even warmer later on in the summer, at night, that the night sky would be spectacular here. Overall, we really enjoyed coming to Chabot Space & Science Center. It has something for everyone and my kids, my husband, and I all enjoyed it. It's a cool place to feel the vastness of our universe and the greatness of our Creator, and to appreciate that humans have made some pretty cool strides in exploring and discovering our galaxy and yet we've only just scratch the surface. We'll plan to come back, but may try to visit other similar space centers first.

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One of the few places where you can spend almost the entire day with kids without constantly trying…read moreto figure out what to do next. The Bay Area Discovery Museum somehow manages to feel exciting without feeling overwhelming. There are indoor exhibits, outdoor play areas, sensory stations, bubble activities, climbing structures, toddler-friendly areas, and sand play with Golden Gate Bridge views. The layout makes it easy for kids to naturally move from one activity to another without parents constantly redirecting the day. The overall vibe feels chill, playful, interactive, and very exploration-focused instead of overly chaotic or overstimulating. Quick guide below. What really stood out to me was how thoughtfully designed the museum feels for both children and parents. Many activity areas are staffed, which makes the experience feel more interactive and supported instead of parents having to carry the entire outing themselves. One staff member even pulled out a little guitar during one activity, and suddenly kids and parents were all singing together like a tiny spontaneous flash mob It gave the whole place a really warm, community feel instead of feeling like just another children's museum. I also loved the dedicated toddler play areas where bigger kids can't just run through and take over, which made it feel much calmer and safer for little ones still learning to explore independently. ------ QUICK GUIDE What matters: * Free parking available * Designed mainly for kids ages 0-8 * Indoor + outdoor children's activities * Toddler-friendly play areas * Bubble + sensory activities * Sand play area * Large climbing/play structures * Golden Gate Bridge views * Bathrooms throughout * Stroller-friendly paths * Staff throughout activity areas * Open space to roam and explore * Great for both low-stimulation and high-energy kids * Easy place to spend several hours with children ------ Pro tip: if you accidentally forget diapers or wipes, they have diaper backpacks stocked near the bathrooms -- one of those small details that makes the whole place feel genuinely parent-friendly. Adding photos because it was hard to picture the overall layout before going.

This place is so cool! We're always on the hunt for an epic sandbox with a view, and Bay Area…read moreDiscovery Museum delivered. Such an amazing experience, and now that we've been once, we're already excited to plan our next trip to make it more of a full-day adventure. Coming from the East Bay, the drive was nice. Where the Bay Area Discovery Museum is located, you feel you're in a movie set. Gorgeous Bay views, just overall incredibly picturesque. A few notes when planning: check museum times (we ended up arriving close to their closing time, so our tickets were reduced in price which was nice), but we def could have been playing/exploring for longer. Also, there is a safe parking lot adjacent to the museum. We were greeted by friendly staff and given a map of the area. They outlined what could be fun for our kiddo's age range, and we honestly had such a fun time. From bubbles to music, water play to trains, an oversized fruit exhibit to pirate ship, there's so much to see and do, and ground to cover. We also noticed a cafe too with patrons grabbing coffee and whatnot. We have friends that have a membership which would be fun to consider for future. Can't wait for round two already!

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