Very nice people and they love helping the community. I recommend everyone to visit they are…read morewelcoming with open arms and it won't coast you anything.

I came here not for food, but to learn more about the organization and connect with management if…read morepossible, as I work for another non-profit. I was really blown away initially. I walked in unsure of what to do or who to talk to. Within seconds, people were directing me to go to the line and get some free chili, and another person was trying to get me to take some free pastries. I wish this happened everywhere I went, but I digress. You can come here to get a free meal, apparently no questions asked, which is really cool. I didn't get any food, as I ate right before coming over, but I wish I had at least tried the food. A really good organization for anyone looking for a meal and resources for jobs, community events, ect... They have locations throughout Contra Costa County (Antioch, Oakley, Bay Point, Pittsburg, and the location I visited, Martinez). Be sure to stop by!

I booked this place in December, good for 120 people, but i think its better if its less so you can…read morehave a bigger dance floor. David the contact person is very accommodating and very

I just had my wedding shower at this hall. If you're looking for a modern hall, this one is not for…read moreyou. It is older, but charming! It is a great space at an affordable price. I would definitely do another even there. Dave is great to work with and the venue has plenty of room and parking.

What a beautiful event they held here. I love this place is still going strong. I came here as a…read morekid (& I'm old as h#@$) Nice & clean inside. Spacious & friendly staff. Thank you for hosting this mural unveiling! It's gorgeous & a wonderful message.

The following is a shameless plug for a very worthy youth charity that deserves the community's…read morecontinued support. The Boys and Girls Club of Martinez (aka Diablo Valley) is a "home away from home" and a positive place for for kids. It offers various programs including character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports. My Site Manager and her husband have been personally involved with this very worthy organization for years. My company is also a long time supporter and many of my colleagues volunteer many hours of their own time (including some periodic food bank work). At one time many years ago, I served on their Board of Directors. However, I have had no direct involvement with the Boys and Girls Club of Martinez for several years. I just got busy with other charitable activities closer to home. The Boys and Girls Club of Martinez also organizes various fund-raising events throughout the year. These have included, a Crab Feed, the annual Auction, the Pete Ginocchio Memorial Golf Tournament, Power Lunch, and the Day for Kids. These events are not only enjoyable, but are attended by various interesting and very caring members of the greater Diablo Valley community.

This is one of the coolest car-related things I've ever done…read more The Cobra Experience (which is a non-profit) periodically has an event called "What's That Third Pedal For?" This event which happens bi-monthly provides an eclectic group of cars with a variety of transmissions to learn on. I had not driven a manual transmission car for at least 9 years (when I had parked a vintage Porsche 911 during a previous job - BOY that had a heavy clutch) and for $30.50 ($15.50 if you're between 15-20), this was an absolute no brainer! The cars provided today were a Nissan Pathfinder Northwest Edition, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51 package, 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 289 HiPo, and a Superformance Shelby Cobra reproduction - not just any reproduction but the one that was used on-screen in Ford Vs. Ferrari(!!!). The course is designed to have participants get the chance to drive each car around a designated area surrounding the museum for 2 laps after receiving an initial ride-along lap with the instructor beforehand and parking in the designated 'pit' area to swap seats. This included multiple stop/starts to practice clutch release, upshifting and downshifting. All the cars appeared to be well-cared for and the instructors were super patient and helpful. My goal for this was to see if I could get through it without stalling. Not only did I manage this goal even with the GT350 and Cobra having no power brakes/power steering and super-heavy clutches, but all 4 instructors gave me high marks. What an absolute treat, and on top of that they gave each participant schwag bags filled to the brim and even a poster! WOW! I highly recommend this event alone as if you are looking to practice stick-shift. It's a fantastic way to do so in a safe, controlled environment as well as potentially drive special cars as a bonus for a very reasonable price. I'll definitely go back to the museum soon for a visit. Thank you to everyone the Cobra Experience, this was AWESOME!

Really amazing place, amazing cars, and truly amazing staff. Don't miss out on this place…read moreseriously. Don't listen to that guy Grigor with the bad review he sounds like a real loser. I will be back to the Cobra Experience forsure!

I love this place. Have been going for years, and their friendly staff makes it worthwhile. I…read morealways walk out with something I love.

Where the hungry, the homeless and immigrants are treated with decency and respect in a clean,…read moreopen, welcoming environment. They provide food, books, classes, wealth of resources, diapers, wipes, gas cards at times, toiletries, pet food at times. People will also bring in small items for free/donate and display them on the tables--first come, first serve. I have left entertainment, clothes, shoes, hygiene care items, luggage totes, blankets, kitchen wares, pet supplies over the years on the tables--things are gone almost instantly. They have a lovely children's waiting room. They host events, fundraisers, drives, social activities for donors and clients throughout the year, especially treating clients well on holidays and back to school. They have an indoor library and outdoor book library stand--take books, leave books. Free to take. ***Please donate pet food! Diapers! Wipes! Tampons and pads!***

This is an amazing, community centered organization. They focus not only on those who need help,…read morebut also those that want to help. They provide food and support services to thousands of local individuals and families. Located near Costco, they have many programs and volunteer opportunities including food box assembly and distribution. This is a great volunteer activity to do as a family or with a small group of friends.

Golden Horse Shoe has wonderful kitchen antiques and gadgets, great books and even some really…read moregreat records.

While walking the first street of Benicia, we passed this beautiful antiques place. I was so…read moreimpressed to all of their collections. This shop look small but it was actually big. They have another section in the back full of antiques. Reasonable price. Very professional staff.

I picked up a few new with tag items and the staff are kind. The music gets you in the mood to…read moreshop. I also use their speedX service to mail items which is a plus!

Well organized stock. Quality items. I purchased a beautiful dress for a trip to Italy. Got so…read moremany compliments on it. And unbelievably well priced.

I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Solano Food Bank via Kaiser Permanente…read more First let me say, WOW! What an operation. Upon driving up you can't help but notice that their building is HUGE! It's as big as a Costco! Tons of trailers were docked getting filled up by the many volunteers. They even had a Amazon trailer at the loading/unloading dock. There were approximately 30+ volunteers. We all gathered at the picnic tables inside the warehouse. Coffee, Tea, and snacks were provided - nice touch. We all worked together to load many boxes of food that were sent on a rolling conveyor belt with volunteers all along it. I was a team of 2 that stacked the boxes on multiple pallets before a forklift driver whisked them away. It was so awesome to be apart of. If you ever have a chance to volunteer please do so.

Very much appreciated the people are angels straight from Heaven so thankful they really go out…read morethey way!

Blue Bare Merc. & Made is truly one of those little gems that makes Martinez special…read more What stands out to us just as much as the shop itself is Jenny and Matt. They are genuinely kind, welcoming people who clearly care about the way they treat others and about the community they're part of. Jenny is incredibly community-minded and supportive of other local small businesses, and you can feel that same care in everything they've created at Blue Bare. The shop is full of unique, thoughtful finds, but it's the people behind it that really make the experience special. Small businesses like this are what give a community its personality and heart. We're lucky to have Blue Bare right here in Martinez, and I'm always happy to support businesses that support and uplift the people around them. Definitely a Martinez gem worth discovering and supporting!!!

I love coming downtown and seeing what is new in the area. A lot of these stores change store…read morefronts or move locations so it's cool to see where they end up. This store is located in more of a warehouse type and it merged spaces with another store. They had so many different items to choose from, I bribe from lock sources bd found sources outside of town. My partner bought a Martinez shirt from them and let me tell you, the fabric is so soft. My friend bought a cute hair comb she has been looking for a while. They make all their designed there and are solely owned by the artist. This isn't your boring chachki store, but somewhere you can actually buy quality made goods. They had everything from clothing, candles, Taylor swift items, jewelry and so much more. The place was clean, the family that owns it is super sweet and can answer any questions. The store didn't seem cramped and put together well. I'll definitely be back!