The Angel Island Immigration Station and Detention Barracks is a somber reminder of a dark period…read moreof American history rife with discrimination and ignorance. Built in the early 1900's, immigrants entering the US from the West Coast were temporarily detained here, interrogated and subjected to humiliating medical examinations, and ultimately either deported or allowed passage to the mainland. Unfortunately, Chinese immigrants were routinely singled out and subjected to much more intense scrutiny and longer periods of detention lasting up to 2yrs. The detention center is well preserved to display the tight, cramped quarters that the immigrants lived in, as well as various personal effects that the immigrants brought with them. Along the walls are over 200 poems that have been discovered and meticulously restored and preserved, originating from the various detainees who carved their woes into the walls. It's a sombering walk through a bleak time in our country's history for Chinese immigrants to the United States. A great preservation of our past, and an experience which I would recommend everyone partake in at least once. Admission to the museum costs $5 per adult, and you are cautioned not to touch the walls as lead paint was used.

So cool. This place really sticks with you…read more The stories here are powerful, especially the poetry carved into the walls by detained immigrants. Reading those firsthand accounts adds a depth you don't get from textbooks and makes the history feel very real and personal. It's also a great outing overall. You get a mix of beautiful hiking, incredible views of the Bay, and a meaningful historical experience all in one trip. Definitely a must-visit in the Bay Area if you're into both hiking and history.

Absolutely awesome great representation of a Birdseye view of the beautiful Bay Area that fogread more

A very interesting exhibition. I enjoy watching the videos. The basement model was huge and even…read morehas a clean bathroom. The volunteers are very nice and friendly. It's probably a bit boring for children but if you're interested in how water is processed from the bay and the history of the bay area's water development, this is educational. I really enjoyed my trip here. It's about an hour long. Definitely recommend an afternoon here and a walk in the neighborhood plus a nice lunch afterwards.

Exceptional customer lovely service by our host this weekend (didn't catch her name)! We came in…read morewith the intent to order by the glass ($12/glass), but she was still so friendly and let us try a number of different wines with very interesting flavors - spicy, sweet, etc. They have the perfect outdoor seating set up, and we were able to find a nice nook in the shade (not pictured). We had a lovely time!

The experience at this tasting room exceeded our expectations. If you are in tiburon you need to…read morepay this place a visit! Abby, our server, taught us about the wines we tasted (which were amazing), and introduced us to a new style of spicy wine. We are very pleased with our experience and definitely will be returning. Thank you!

We are just back from our time in Cuba with CTAG. Our experience was excellent as we were safe and…read morewell taken care of by our driver Noel and our guide Alpi. What a vast, sordid and complex history this Country has had. Our guide was a wealth of information relative to the past and current challenges Cuba has faced in the last century. Our hearts go out to the extremely nice people of this island Nation as they look to navigate the current political structure of their homeland. Trip highlights: Super fun salsa dance lesson Beautiful hike to a waterfall Our in home cooking lesson Architectural viewing in the larger cities Fusterlandia and the FAC (Cuban Art Factory) Classic car tour Visit to a local farm for breakfast and bees! Tasting all the yummy Cuban cuisine Listening to amazing local music CTAG made the entire experience easy, and we would recommend a visit to support the lovely people of Cuba. John and Dayna Cooper Laguna Niguel, California

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing CTAG and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations…read more From start to finish, the service was exceptional. The tours were well-planned and immersive, offering a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation. What truly set this service apart was the fantastic company and Neus positive vibes throughout the journey . She made sure we were well-fed and busy and our driver. I couldn't have asked for a better travel experience. I can't wait to return Highly recommended!"

PROPOSAL: "To demolish a historic Art Deco building and replace it with a new commercial…read morebuilding." Now I admit I do not know all the details, but for some reason this just doesn't sound like good judgment. But before I jump to any conclusions I want to know more of the details. HERE'S WHAT I DO KNOW: In today's "Tiburon Talk," email newsletter of the Town of Tiburon, there is a short article titled "Harbor Lights Building Proposed to be Replaced." The brief article states that an application has been filed to demolish and replace the historic Art Deco building with a "new commercial building." I had a little trouble getting to the guts of this plan because there are a couple of phrases in the article that made it difficult to concentrate on the ramifications of demolishing this building. "USED AS A SALOON OR BAR SINCE BEYOND LIVING MEMORY . . ." "LOCAL WAGS SAY EVEN PROHIBITION DID NOT FAZE THE LIQUOR-DISPENSING FROM THE HARBOR LIGHT." FROM THE LITTLE WE KNOW I HAVE QUESTIONS: Why would we want to demolish this building? It is on Main Street along with numerous other historic buildings. Since it apparently is unsafe in its current condition, why not repair it and maintain it as yet another of wonderful historic building in this little town? Am I just being a sentimental fool? After all, this is not my hometown. I was not raised here. Should we just rip out all the old buildings and replace them with "new commercial buildings?" Of course if we do that, it won't be Tiburon anymore . . . . if we do, we might as well change the name to something more commercially viable . . . how about Utopia? or Scottsdale? or Alpharetta? Taliesman (further) West? I have a suggestion - instead of just a Design Review Board, how about a Historic Styles Committee? Let's not only make sure the design is appropriate, but let's also make sure we don't lose our character and history. Five stars for a historic building One star for folks that always want to rip everything out Three stars and holding . . . Final stars . . . after we see if $$$ win.

As a Docent over the past few years I'm biased but the Railroad & Ferry Museum is amazing;…read morebreath-taking; informative historical replica of life in our town from the late 1880's through 1960's. The remarkable model of age town assembled by 12 dedicated gents over 19 years with working trains & more just delight the child in us all. An absolute must visit April through October Wednesday-Saturday & Sunday 1-4 pm. Enjoy a highlight for all to see & marvel @ the ingenuity that shaped our lives!

Amazing museum which captures the essence and history of Tiburon in its early days. We had the…read moreopportunity of meeting and listening bits of construction and history for Mr. Phil Cossou, one of Tiburon's first railway police officers and lead builder of the enormous model display you will see upon walking in which took over a decade to build. Mr. Cossou was kind enough to share his memories, the construction of the model, walk through and share all the well preserved artifacts - one of the original maps, plans obtained directly from the Smithsonian. The upstairs once housed the chief operator and his family - all recreated with original pieces of furniture, dish ware, machinery, kitchen appliances. The view from each window was spectacular. We were told that the location was once very industrial, with trains and ferry's shipping goods to and from Tiburon to San Francisco. The docent and Mr. Cossou were wonderful and informative. If you have an opportunity to stop by, be sure to contribute at the front desk - worth every moment!