This is the nicest senior center that I have ever seen. It's spacious and bright with multiple…read morerooms. The center is near the Onetta Harris Community Center which offers fitness classes, a weight room, art room, a swimming pool, and computer access for seniors. The center offers healthy lunches in the cafeteria, grocery giveaways, health screenings, a pool table, a sewing room, and other activities. I was impressed that they even have a small farmer's market and a shuttle that picks up and drops off seniors. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. Many of the regulars speak Spanish only but that's not a problem here. I think it's cute that it also attracts plenty of knitters. They get five stars for making it easier for seniors to get together with their friends (many of them don't drive), and providing services to promote senior health and well-being.

I nice Senior Center tucked nicely in the corner of Belle Haven. Always a nice group of people…read morecoming in and out everyday.

First off, don't come expecting a gym like Equinox with a smoothie bar and a spa. With that being…read moresaid, for those looking for a solid gym, this is fantastic! First time at this location as I usually go to the Peninsula YMCA in San Mateo. This location is on par and I would be happy if this was my local gym. Cardio/weight room is large, but surprisingly crowded. They also have dedicated lap lanes in the swimming pool. When I came, people were playing pickleball in the gym. The cherry on top is the YKids which is great for those with little ones who want a safe place to play while you work out. Overall, no complaints!

I came here multiple times in 2023 and it was the best gym I ever been to. The service is very nice…read moreand everyone who works here is very sweet. They even have a ping pong table if you are interested in that kind of stuff. This YMCA has a lot of history, Elon Musk was here in the 1990s. When I was here, they seemed to update the lockers and it became automatic which means you don't need to bring your own lock. It's nice and safe here with the exception of people acting rude. Almost everyone in Palo Alto comes here to exercise. I like how they have a nice hot tub and sauna if you want to get spa style amenities. I came to the hot tub multiple times and it was the best experience I ever had. There is also plenty off parking on the weekdays. Drawback: This is a bit far from where I live but really worth it.

Couple of my relatives over 80 years old come here daily for over 10 years. They look forward to…read moregoing daily. The staff is so caring and takes good care of them. They are happier ever since they started here since they get to see friends and have daily exercises including walking on trails nearby. They also provide transportation for them. They highly recommend to their friends and neighbors. They also have staff fluent in mandarin Chinese and Russian.

My mom has been going to golden castle since 2015. They were ok for people with no serious health…read morecondition. This supposed to be an Adult Health Day Care, now with my mom having more health condition (heart failure and limited mobility), we have issues which we tried to address with them and they just won't address the issues or very slow to address the issues: 1. The food provided in the day care are salty, especially the soup and the oatmeal. When I reported that the food is salty for people with heart failure, they simply ignore and repeatly said they didn't add salt to the food. It's true, they don't add salt to the food, but if they are using salted butter for the oatmeal and using can soup broth for the soup, how much sodium those has. I even presented my mom's doctor's note that my mom need to have low sodium diet, it took several complaint before this issue was address. 2. The driver who pickup my mom is very rude. When he is late, he pulled my mom's walker and my mom almost fell if i didn't held her at that time. Today, he is supposed to come at 8:30 am. We were waiting outside since 8:28 am. He didn't show up till 8:37 am. THen my mom needs to go pee and we went back to the house to go to the restroom. In the mean time, he showed up. He probably was waiting less than 5 min, and when we were almost at the end of the ramp, he simply left without waiting for my mom. This kind of attitude toward elderly is simply an elderly abused. After several call, they sent another driver to pickup my mom. It should not have to be this way. 3. Health hygiene. As an adult health day care, they should scan everyone's temperature to prevent elderly people contracted illness. Last december, my mom got the covid-19 from the daycare, and our whole family got the covid-19 as well. The only person going out at that time was my mom attending this daycare. I was working from home. I ended getting the covid-19 as well from my mom. I am really disappointed with the level of service they have provided. The service has been good and degraded so much.

Love this place! Vee was great and helped me so much! I'll definitely be booking another…read moreappointment! I highly recommend her! Also if anyone is a personal trainer and needs a spot call her!

A very good learning institution, my children practice mathematics here, not only feel happy, but…read morealso increase their interest and confidence in learning mathematics. The teacher is also very professional and responsible. If it weren't for the driving distance, I would have let the child persist. So, when my schedule is ready, I will probably have my kids over again.

Great tutoring for my son! He enjoys the classes and he enjoys getting prizes for his work.read more

YOLA offers a wonderful yoga experience with excellent teachers and a friendly, welcoming staff…read more teachers like Toni, Louis, Tammy, and Birgit are all highly experienced and bring their own unique specialties to their classes. The diverse class schedule provides a refreshing change from the cookie-cutter approach often found in corporate yoga studios, offering a variety of practices to suit different needs. I also appreciate the chance to enjoy a cup of tea before or after class.

The best yoga studio!! Great teachers, other clients, and…read morevenue Theresa is the best on Friday evenings, but they all r great!!

This is the real deal. All of the instructors are EXCELLENT. They are serious about their craft and…read moregenuinely care about your body's alignment and progress. They're also friendly and fun to be around. I've been doing pilates on and off for many years. It's the perfect place no matter if you're beginning or continuing, and no matter what age you are!

Pace Pilates is a new Pilates studio with exceptionally experienced and talented Pilates…read moreinstructors. They offer group as well as private one-on-one sessions focusing on the classic Pilates method. It is an elegant, well-appointed Pilates studio right in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. I highly recommend it.

I am deeply disappointed by the complete lack of empathy and rigid corporate attitude at…read moreYogaSource. I have been a member, but recently had to request a pause on my account due to a serious medical diagnosis: severe clinical anemia. My doctor strictly prohibited all physical activity because of high risks of fainting (syncope), shortness of breath, and neurological symptoms. This is not a choice; it's a medical necessity. When I reached out to freeze my membership during my recovery, I was told by Bailey from the "YogaSource team" that I would be charged a $25/month pause fee for March and April. They wanted to charge me to NOT use their services while I am physically incapacitated. When I explained that charging a fee under these extreme medical circumstances was unreasonable and asked to simply cancel without a penalty, their response was even more cold. They cited a strict "30-day notice" policy, informed me that I must make one last full membership payment on 3/24, and then offered to turn that final $99 charge into an "account credit" for a future in-studio purchase. YogaSource would rather force a final payment out of a sick member than show a shred of understanding. Forcing a credit I can only use if I return shows they care more about future revenue than a person's current health crisis. If you are looking for a community that values its members' well-being, stay far away from this place. Their policy-over-people approach is predatory and heartless. UPDATE: The owner, Christina, reached out to me personally after seeing my review. She was very empathetic, admitted the situation was mishandled, and clarified that they do not charge fees for medical emergencies. While the initial experience was stressful, I am very impressed with the owner's integrity and her commitment to doing the right thing for her members. I feel much better about returning to this studio once I am recovered.

I took many classes here from 2024-25: regular (non-heated) vinyasa, slow flow vinyasa, hot…read morePilates, and restorative yoga. Overall, my experience has been good and I would recommend the studio. However, a few things you should know before you go: - Classes can get very crowded (I don't believe there's a cap on students) so sometimes there will be very little space for you to put down your mat and stretch. - There are a lot of heated classes here, and if a non-heated class follows a heated class, the studio will still be warm. If you don't mind warm rooms it won't be an issue, but as someone who really can't tolerate exercising in rooms that are not cool/borderline cold, this was a big reason that I eventually stopped coming here. - Parking in downtown Palo Alto is difficult during peak hours (after 5 PM on weekdays and especially on weekends between 10 AM to 7 PM), so you should budget parking time accordingly. With all that said, here are more detailed impressions of each type of class: - Vinyasa: Nice flow sequence. Lots of attention to breath work, mindfulness, form. Plenty of modifications offered. Soothing environment. - Slow flow vinyasa: Same as above, but at a slower pace, with somewhat less challenging movements. - Hot Pilates: This class is incredibly popular and gets very crowded on weekends. It is more of a Pilates-inspired aerobics class than classical slow-flow Pilates: the music is loud and upbeat, there is a lot of squeezing and pulsing done to the beat, cardio (jumps, mountain climbers, etc.), and light resistance work with 1-3 pound weights and resistance bands. The class is too fast-paced for teachers to offer individual corrections, but they do provide modifications. I think the room is heated above 100 degrees but I'm not sure; either way, you will sweat buckets. If you like heated workouts, you will love this, but as someone who struggles even with warm rooms I simply couldn't cope with the heat. To each their own though. - Restorative yoga: The poses are relaxing but the teacher talks a lot for a restorative class. Most of the time, she is giving Buddhist-inflected encouragements to self-reflection, which I think I would appreciate if I was more interested in Buddhism but sometimes I just want to rest.