We went here on a whim and had a fantastic time! It was crowded due to a birthday party but was…read morestaffed very well. The games were interactive and fun and reasonably priced, and the prizes were reasonable. Definitely fun for a couple hours in the afternoon!

Good venue with a lot of options - arcade downstairs for the toddlers through kids. Video game room…read moreupstairs for bigger kids (a little depressing to walk by and see all these kids with their brains off mindlessly staring at about 20 different screens). Shaded outdoor seating that is pretty seamlessly integrated with the arcade. A karaoke room upstairs - no official videos but a good selection of songs (modern, oldies, american, Asian) and that you can add via QR code on your own phone, where you can adjust the key and the tempo. We were allowed to bring our own cake and serve it there for a birthday. They were busy but with plenty of space for you to navigate on a Saturday at 3:30pm. Plenty of parking in a lot across the street. Be aware they don't serve alcohol or food - I heard there were some snacks downstairs but I didn't see what they were.

I came here for the Taylor Swift laser show and it was a fun way to spend an hour. It was just fun…read moremusic, lots of screaming kids singing the lyrics, and some cool lasers to look at. I did have to close my eyes a few times to give them a break from all the colorful lights. You can choose where to sit when you come into the planetarium room. The presenter did a good job. The visuals were a bit older, but it was still fun and the ticket prices were pretty reasonable/affordable. There were lots of parking available in I think Lot E.

My husband and I attended the Daft Punk laser show and it was sooo good. Apparently, they only do…read moreDaft Punk once a year and we were lucky to catch it. Parking is easiest in lot E and there were plenty of spots available. The workers were friendly and gave good advice on where to sit, which is toward the back and in the center. We got there 20 minutes early which was perfect because there were only a few people waiting outside the door. Around 15 minutes before the show, they opened the doors, and we were able to snag the best seats. The seats are decently comfortable and you can rest your head against the back for the show; I've been in more comfortable recliners but it was adequate. The laser show was very good - had some of the best Daft Punk music and a variety of lasers from just syncing to the beat of the music to drawing out storylines. The show ended up being about 45 minutes total from start to end and I would definitely go again.

State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria is a great spot. We arrived around 5 PM on a Saturday and…read moreit was already packed, but we got a high-top near the door. It is a scan-the-code-and-order-yourself kind of place, which made ordering easy. I left a $10 tip, though the staff mostly delivers food and cleans up after you. I am doing Dry January, so I skipped the beer, but they have a nice selection and probably some wine as well. For food, I tried the Winterland salad with greens, sweet potato, winter citrus, ricotta salata, pistachio, and citrus dressing. The big surprise was the sliced kumquats. They were delightful and really made the salad. For pizza, we had the El Blanco with evoo, garlic, mozzarella, spinach, ricotta, red onion, and balsamic. I loved it. The Rocket Man had mozzarella, onion, arugula, Valley Ford Estero Gold, evoo, and lemon. I enjoyed it, though I would have liked larger pieces of potato and a bit more arugula. Still, both pizzas were very good. The atmosphere is lively, a bit noisy and chaotic, and they have a family-friendly arcade area in the back (didn't look too closely at it). Overall, I really enjoyed the food and that is why I am rounding up to 5 stars. Creative, tasty, and worth checking out.

Service is very quick and courteous. Ambiance was fun. Ordered French fries and a Meyer lemon…read morelemonade. While fries were good, lemonade was tasteless. Will return and try the pizza next time

Los Altos History Museum is such a hidden gem! It's tucked right by the Los Altos Library, so…read moreparking is easy and plentiful, which makes it a low stress outing. Inside, there's a rotating art exhibit that makes each visit feel a little different, plus a beautiful model train setup that is especially great if you're visiting with kids. It's the kind of thing that can keep little ones happily entertained for a bit. Admission is free, though donations are suggested, and it feels like a lovely community spot that's worth supporting. It's not a huge museum, but that's part of the charm, it's easy to pop in, explore, and leave feeling like you discovered something special.

I would highly recommend booking this museum in Los Altos for your wedding or any event, really…read more The venue is absolutely stunning for an outdoor wedding and has an indoor section too. We really wanted a cozy intimate backyard wedding vibe and that's exactly what we got here! Huge plus is my husband loves history, and you get free access to the museum for a year with a ton of other benefits once you have an event here + your donation is tax deductible. You also don't need much decor at all due to the natural beauty but we hired a decorator for the arches, stages, and table settings. Lisa will also give you a list of vendors partners you can work with just in case. Overall, she was really amazing to work with and super responsive because anytime we needed to do a tour walk through with vendors or a tour of the venue, she was there. Thanks Lisa for answering all my questions!! You can't go wrong having your wedding here. We had a spring wedding of close to ~200 folks and thank God it didn't rain but summer or even fall would be beautiful here. For photoshoot opportunities there's a ton onsite and a beautiful orchard just steps away from the museum for sunset shots. A magical day indeed.

Brought the kids mini golfing for the first time and it was a fun family experience. You have two…read moresides of the golf course to choose from - it seemed like a lot of people were choosing the side closest to El Camino. On a busy Sunday afternoon, that meant that many parties were waiting for the one in front to complete their round before they could proceed. You can skip as needed but the courses are designed to get progressively harder so going in order is the recommended option. The mats where you tee up the ball were mostly worn down and should be replaced, but the rest of the equipment were relatively well maintained. Inside is an arcade and a concession bar in case you need to fuel up. In order to take advantage of certain promotions, like the 3 and under golf for free, you need to download the app first which is a bit inconvenient but at least you get to save $17.50.

My recommendation: if you're here for a date, sure. But if you're here for a big birthday /…read morecelebration event - skip it. The staff who took care of our table was fantastic and very patient with us. But the staff who greeted me and the manager there were not so. I won't reveal their names because by doing that - I know they would lose their jobs. And in this economy, losing jobs at Golfland means the outcomes would be really bad. My point is - as long as you are doing something extremely simple: don't need to engage in any communication or coordination with the Golfland staff (and their HQ's people), it is not a bad place to spend an afternoon with kiddos.

My team came here for an offsite and we had a really great time. We did the mini tufting workshop,…read moreit's $85 per person and ended up lasting around 2.5 hours for our group of 9. Group discounts are available for groups larger than 12. Before the workshop everybody got to pick the design they wanted to do as well as the type of backing/framing (coaster, wall hanging, or mirror) they wanted. The person leading the workshop was amazing, very patient and friendly. The workshop was roughly 20 minutes of tutorial, 1 hour of tufting with the gun (varied widely person to person), and then 1 hour for everyone to glue and trim and clean their rugs. I was surprised at how well our final pieces turned out considering none of us had ever rug tufted before. At the end we also each got a cute free tote bag to hold our creations. This was a really fun unique activity, I would highly recommend!

Great experience first time tufting with my friend group! We chose the 2 hour mini tufting workshop…read more- booking process is online and you send them your desired design beforehand (you can choose your own design as long as it's simple enough!) Very helpful and sweet instructor Julie walked us through the steps and assisted us at the right times, we went a little overtime but she was flexible in letting us finish:) would come and again and highly recommend for a cute bonding activity with friends!

Food & Bev as of March 2026…read more Konjoe Burger Orenchi Ramen & Sushi Miko's Calitalia Little Sky Bakery The Good Salad The Penny Ice Creamery Murdoch's Bar Each of the vendors themselves are good at what they do and many get four stars (see my individual ratings). The layout doesn't quite work when it's busy on weekends -- lines at the individual vendors block passage to seats. The bathrooms are crowded. It gets loud inside so sit outside if you can on a warm night. There's a happy hour at Murdoch's weekdays from 4-6.

Very fun vibe and so many different restaurants! It's great for going with a group, especially when…read moreeveryone has different taste preferences or dietary restrictions. Personally, I love Blue Door, which is a more affordable version of Ettan and serves delicious Indian street food. It's still on the pricier side, but the flavors are absolutely worth it. The drinks are great (also a bit pricey), and on Tuesday nights they host trivia -- which makes the whole place feel even more lively and energetic. I ordered a lychee martini, which was delicious, along with paneer tikka, naan, and daal makhani from Blue Door. We also shared the sesame leaf chaat (my favorite!) and a margarita pizza. The pizza was okay -- not my favorite, as the crust was a bit too crunchy for my liking. Overall, though, such a fun and vibrant spot!

Gamble Garden is a lovely and quiet respite in Palo Alto. Whenever I'm in the area and have some…read moretime, I stop by for a stroll around the garden to see what's in bloom. There are benches to sit and gather. I've seen a wedding in their outdoor area and I believe you can rent the house for events. They have classes and you can volunteer in the garden too. At one time, it was also a location for photo shoots. One of my lifestyle photos was shot here. A space of beauty and peace. I appreciate that it's free for anyone.

This is a nice place to go checkout. I was originally turned onto this place by my neighbor who has…read moreworked her and volunteered for years. Several times I came out here just to check it out, I was amazed to say the least. For some reason, perhaps the setting or just the ambiance and the whole flowers her reminded me of other parks, even San Jose rosegarden, which is located in an upscale part of San Jose and preludes a very nice neighborhood of homes behind, reminicent of downtown Palo Alto. I have come out here on two occassions with friends of mine that are my neighbors that like to frequent this location. If you are looking to pass some time and enjoy looking at gardens...you have arrived. Thanks Gamble Garden!

Spent a few hours at the Computer History Museum and didn't expect it to feel as reflective as it…read moredid. The museum walks you through the evolution of computing, from early mechanical calculators to modern microprocessors, software systems, and AI. You can see machines like ENIAC (one of the first general-purpose electronic computers) along with punch-card systems, the Apple I, and other machines that once felt futuristic and now look dusty and almost fragile. Everything here is built in layers, not in isolation: ideas evolving over time, people contributing in ways that are not always visible at first, yet shaping the outcome. Still, it is striking to see how these machines have become extensions of how we think nowadays (our brains). We offload memory, rely on algorithms to anticipate what we want, and increasingly hide behind screens. We run away from the real world and avoid real human connection. In some ways, it can feel easier to trust systems than real people because systems are predictable, responsive, dopamine-inducing, and do not require human effort or vulnerability. People do. People are messy. Here where the museum unexpectedly becomes even more reflective. It makes you wonder how easily we stay self-contained, avoid the messiness of real connection, and fill the space with endless technological distraction. Roughly 1 in 2 U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with in-person social interaction declining over time. Technology makes it easier to stay in your own world, away from uncertainty, risk, and the effort real closeness requires. So where does this lead us? What is our future? Is it for our good? If it feels easier this way, is it actually better? Are we becoming more connected, or just more efficiently alone? P.S. I think the admission for youth should be cheaper.

A fantastic journey through the history of computing! So…read moremuch to explore here and they even offer demonstrations. Always a great time.

Arrived 30 mins. before close. Will hosted and set a tone that made this place and second date…read morememorable! He was an excellent host! We had the best time playing mini golf and definitely will come back for a round 2. Thank you for your hospitality!

二月份超级碗期间我来过这里，当时正好有 Cityline 的活动，基本上免费大快朵颐了一番，所以绝对没什么可抱怨的。…read more 场馆本身非常棒，出人意料地适合带娃（有很多游戏和娱乐设施）。食物（主要是墨西哥菜）水准极高，啤酒和烈酒的选择也非常丰富。这里大概是观看圣何塞鲨鱼队比赛的绝佳去处，洗手间里挂的《疯狂高尔夫》（Caddy Shack）照片也是个很有心思的细节。 此外必须补充一点，超级碗赛前我打过几次电话也实地咨询过，工作人员表现得非常热心。总的来说，这次体验让我非常满意，强烈推荐，希望未来有机会再去。 Was here for the Super Bowl in February and there was actually a Cityline event here, so we got to basically eat and drink for free. So definitely no complaints. The venue itself is great, surprisingly kids friendly (lots of games and things to do), food (primarily Mexican) is excellent, beer and alcohol selection superb, probably a really good place to watch San Jose Sharks games and the Caddy Shack photos in the bathroom was a nice touch. Also, I have to add that ahead of the Super Bowl I called and visited a couple of times, and the staff was very helpful. So overall, very happy with the experience and would highly recommend. Hope to be back again sometime in the future.