America's Best Rose Garden Run by Volunteers!!!…read more This is a beautiful 5.5-acre rose garden officially recognized as "America's Best Rose Garden." It features over 3,500 shrubs and around 200 varieties, with about 75% being hybrid teas. The garden has an interesting history: it was once a prune orchard purchased by the San Jose City Council in 1927, thanks to advocacy from the Santa Clara County Rose Society. Today, it also serves as an official All-America Rose Selections (AARS) display garden, where new award-winning rose varieties are tested before public release. The layout is classic and park-like, with a two-tiered fountain and mature, decades-old trees that add to the atmosphere. Some standout roses that I enjoy, include: * Rosa 'Handel' (climbing rose): Soft pink, slightly ruffled blooms that look great climbing fences or arches. Light fragrance, subtle but nice up close. * 'Camille Pissarro': Super eye-catching striped petals in pink, red, yellow, and cream. Looks like a painting. Mild scent. * "Make Me Blush" (hybrid tea): Clean, soft blush-pink rose with a neat classic shape. Light, gentle fragrance. * "Perfect Moment" (hybrid tea): Very polished, classic rose form with rich color and that "traditional rose" look. Noticeable floral scent. * "Double Delight": Creamy white with red edges that deepen in the sun. Each bloom looks a bit different. Strong, sweet spicy fragrance: one of the most fragrant ones there. A pleasant surprise is that the garden is entirely volunteer-run. Volunteers actively work to preserve heritage roses, even rescuing and propagating rare varieties from old cemeteries, abandoned homesteads, and rural roadsides. Practical info: * Parking: free street parking with no time limit * Hours: daily, 8am to 30 minutes after sunset * Restrooms: available (clean, basic, and well-stocked) * Dogs: not allowed * Yoga: permitted if non-commercial * Alcohol: not permitted * Photography: casual photography and picnics are free, but professional shoots require a $100 permit Overall, it's a peaceful, well-maintained garden with both botanical depth and historical character, especially enjoyable for rose enthusiasts or anyone looking for a quiet walk among carefully preserved varieties.

This historic site has become a special place for my son and I, especially on Mother's Day. We have…read morebeen coming here since he was a baby and that's something to think about! So many memories have been made here throughout the years and I love every visit I made and will continue to make! As much as I love dogs, I am glad this place is now more strict about not allowing them within the gates. You could be fined if caught! In the past, I've seen people walk their dogs around and even seen people not prepared to pick up after their left behinds. It's a beautiful place and we don't need to see or step on any poo-poo. Are cats allowed though? Asking for a friend.

Great place for pier fishing with friendly locals! There's touristy shops for all your beach and…read morevacation needs. Multiple delicious places to eat.

I've always loved walking on the Santa Cruz Wharf. [Taken from the web] "The Santa Cruz Wharf is…read morespecial for being the longest wooden pier on the West Coast, a popular spot for dining, fishing, and viewing sea lions..." My earliest memory of going to the pier was with my family. My dad & mom piled us into our car and drove to Santa Cruz. After parking, we proceeded to walk on the pier, carrying our fishing poles and a crab net. It was a cold and miserable night but the anticipation of catching a fish or a crab in the crab net was exciting for my brother and I. We ended up catching a tiny boney fish and a whole bunch of seaweed and starfish. We threw those back into the ocean. Again, the pier is a nice stroll out to enjoy the ocean, sight-seeing the surfers, sea lions, fishing boats, and just enjoying the coastal landscape. "Annually, an estimated 1.5 million visitors come to the Santa Cruz Wharf to fish, shop, dine and sightsee."

Nice having a satellite office out here, lots easier than trying to find parking in downtown Oaklandread more

This place is a Godsend! I came here last Friday to get an official copy of my birth certificate…read more Never knew about this satellite office, no more parking fares & visits to Oakland going forward. I came in here at 4:45 and there wasn't a soul in sight. I immediately was able to order my copy of my birth certificate and was gone in 5 minutes. I'll be back anytime I need a document or need to record something with Alameda County.

Go San Joe Giants! It's a nice old park with lots of charm. Good product on the field with plenty…read moreof between innings entertainment. Food is a bit pricey but there are some items worthy of the spend. Game prices are more affordable during the week with promotions. It's nice to see the up and coming players come through. There have been a notable number of future stars over the years. The first I remember was George Brett. Worthy of a top, or even season tickets if you have the time.

Came by for a baseball game the other night and it was a decent experience. Street parking was…read morecomplimentary. There were paid lots nearby. Tickets were apparently complimentary from Rotten Robbies on Thursdays. A visit to the ticket office is required to redeem the voucher into a ticket to get in. There is a security check to get into the game. There were a few concession stands including burgers, garlic fries, chicken tenders and a huge BBQ stand. Apparently the BBQ ribs were tasty, albeit a gigantic portion perfect for sharing. There is assigned seating although most people seemed to have opted to spread out.

The librarians are all very helpful and kind. Even when I go in to use the computers. Just wish the…read morelibrary rules were the same "quietly" as they were years ago! But other than that annoyance, I think it's great! And even free classes for different hobbies or projects.

The staff at this library is top tier. Never have I been greeted more warmly at any establishment…read more I had to use the Turlock library for my passport application and everyone here was fantastic, thorough and knowledgeable. The library itself is clean, quiet and filled with happy employees which makes a difference.

Tracy is a city I always pass by when I'm going to the South Bay Area from Sacramento or on my way…read morehome. I didn't usually pay much attention to Tracy many years ago. But they're started catching my attention in recent years. The City of Tracy is quietly building up more and more new buildings on both sides of the freeway near I-205. It has many more businesses opened up in Tracy, and lots more people moved to the area. On the other hand, Tracy still gives me the other side of the county and small village feels. They have many almond farms with hundreds or thousands of almond trees everywhere. The flowers are so beautiful in late February and March. The City of Tracy is still in the process of moving more closely with all its neighboring cities in the Bay Area. They built many new shopping centers in the city. Some are pretty good! Some failed. But shopping malls failed and are becoming the new normal after the pandemic now! I hope the City of Tracy will non-stop improving but still be able to keep their county feels.

I just attended the City of Tracy shredding event to help my parents out with years of old papers,…read moresensitive documents, etc. When we got there, there were several cars in front of us. We got into the line at 12:52pm and the event was until 1pm. 4 cars arrived after us and were also in line. Once we got closer to the trucks, there was an elderly woman who seemed to be taking down people's information. She consulted with another older gentleman and told us it was 1pm, the bins were full so they could no longer accept us. I informed her that we were in the line before 1pm. She just said I'm sorry we can't take you. She was polite enough, but I am disappointed with the city. They turned away the cars after us as well. If you have a hard cutoff of 1pm then you need to CLEARLY state that on the website. It just says 9-1pm so presumably arriving in the line to shred by 1pm would be sufficient. They should have accepted the cars who were in line by 1pm and then put up a roadblock sign announcing that the event is over/closed. Also, the bins are not magically full at exactly 1:00pm. If you have a cutoff time, that's fine but don't tell me at 12:59 the bins aren't full but are at 1:00pm. I will look elsewhere to take care of my document shredding needs and will not recommend people to come to the City of Tracy event unless they arrive early in the morning. I don't blame the workers but I am unhappy with the service as we had arrived by 1pm - the stated time - and I may sound entitled, but how many cars, etc. are in line is not my problem. If I have arrived to the venue by the stated time, I expect to receive the service I am there for.

It's kind of confusing because it's labeled as the Santa Clara County Counsel, I do believe this is…read morethe Santa Clara County Administration Building nestled between the County jail and courthouse, though the men's restroom smells of urine. The rest of the building is very clean. This is where the County holds it's board meetings as well as the Valley Transportation Authority Board meetings. Not too much to say other than the building on Yelp should be changed.

it's gotta be a nice place to go since i work here. people aren't stuck up at all unlike some…read moreprivate law firms. but then again i'm the peon in the office so what do i know.

Myself and a group of pilots I fly with were invited to Oakdale Airport this past Saturday…read more(3-16-13) to participate in a Spot Landing contest. The contest, which was hosted by EAA Chapter 90 included a breakfast, the contest and a BBQ lunch. Because of a delay, I didn't make the breakfast but, I heard it was one for the books. I did participate in the landing contest and afterward, enjoyed BBQ'ed hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and sodas while talking with friends and other aviation enthusiast. I had never flown into the Oakdale Airport before but, the folks treated us first class. Leaving me to wonder on my trip home why I have never stopped in when it's only a 20 minute flight away. The airport runway is well maintained. They have a park just off the runway which would play host nicely to a day trip and a planned picnic. As for food outside of the airfield, I couldn't tell you. But being so close to Modesto, I would think there are plenty of places to grub once you've landed.

Madera is a great airport to fly into and out of. The scenery below is awesome and the trek into…read moretown in only three short miles away. If your flying in, don't forget your golf clubs. They have an awesome golf course next door and within walking distance to the airport.