The lesson was so fun, great service, and it was super beginner friendly! Highly recommend.read more

I regularly climb in SF at movement and touchstone gyms but today I came here with two of my…read morefriends and I really felt the need to write an honest review of my experience. It might help others from the city who want to try out this gym in Marin to not waste their money and have a bad time when there are so many better climbing gyms in San Francisco. When we came in we were greeted by a man who's name I believe was Bill and despite us detailing our climbing experience and showing our belay certification cards from touchstone and movement, two well-known climbing gym companies in the Bay Area, he was condescending to us and mansplained the entire time and turned what should be a simple belay test into a 45 minute lecture nitpicking every single thing we did. Some of the things he stated were "facts" and to "check the official website" seemed outdated and not common in the climbing community. For example: - When he asked what a climber would say to the belayer when they want the rope tighter, I said most people say "less slack, tighter, or take" but he was adamant in saying it's not right to use those terms and use "up rope" instead which I have not commonly heard people say when climbing at all the other gyms - At one of the harness safety checks he did not tolerate me just saying "make sure all the buckles are double-backed" and said I must point to each buckle and explain exactly what double-backed means (as in explain how the fabric must go under and over the buckles) each time I do my safety checks - Furthermore, he had a problem with the way that I, a short 5'3 woman, bent down a little bit when moving my guide hand under my brake hand and said that I must stand up completely straight when belaying which is not true. Plenty of instructors that you can google youtube videos on teaching belay also do this and later on I even saw the other employees do the exact same slight bend down when belaying climbers in their class - As well, he argued with us that we should not be holding the rope with both hands under the device in brake position and to only hold it with the brake hand. Not only was he incorrect about this, other gyms like touchstone and movement would fail you on the belay certification if you did not make sure to use both hands under the device for falling / brake position with the PBUS system for extra safety - He was patronizing to us when he questioned if we knew how to use a grigri, and I showed him that I have my own grigri device (in addition to the fact that I brought all of my own equipment and did not use any of their rentals), but he still mansplained how to use the grigri to us and chastised that I wasn't doing it correctly because I used my left thumb to pull back the handle instead of my index and middle fingers. Like I mentioned he had turned a simple test into a 45 minute back and forth and I could make an even more extensive list which would continue to go on but overall he made the entire experience at Gravity Vault unwelcoming and unbearably patronizing. I hope that this thorough account of how he treated us helps someone else out there who is considering this gym. The only good feature about this climbing gym is that there are auto-belay options available which doesn't exist at Touchstone Mission Cliffs, Movement Presidio, and other San Francisco climbing gym locations.

Such a wonderful experience! The guides were so attentive and funny, which really helped keep any…read morenerves at ease. The views were beautiful, and everything felt well-paced from start to finish. The whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours and included 7 zip lines, which was such a fun adventure. The location can be a bit tricky to find, so I'd recommend giving yourself extra time and arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour, as they suggest.

OMG!! This was such an amazing experience. We came here for my bachelorette and had the most…read moremagical time. I can't 100% remember our tour guide names but I believe it was Aiden and Yivek (and I probably spelt those wrong). They were so funny and so knowledgeable. I loved learning about the trees and different birds while we were up on the line. The views were absolutely gorgeous and I was so grateful we got fantastic weather.

Benji is an amazing ceramicist, who is a wonderful teacher. He works great with people of all skill…read morelevels, from beginners to advanced. Classes are small, so there is a lot of individual attention, and the environment is warm and friendly.

Taking the ceramics class with Benji was such a rewarding experience. I learned how to make bowls…read moreand cups on the wheel as well as how to make a small vase by hand. I love Japanese ceramics, and Benji was really supportive of my ideas and color schemes. The class was a perfect balance of instruction and creative freedom, and now I have a bunch of ceramics that I am proud to display in my home. Benji was really great at teaching me all about ceramics. He has a wide breadth of knowledge, and he's also lots of fun!

I came here to try archery for the first time. It was pretty empty on a Saturday afternoon with a…read morefew people popping into the shop for some purchases, but my group was the only one using the range. -Indoor range use with rental $50 per person -10-minute primer/refresher for rentals $10 per person So my total cost was $60 per person -If you already have your gear, it is $20 per person for all day use of the indoor range Easy to follow education and instructions provided. The employee handed us equipment that was well-fitting (arm guard, finger tab, bow size) so we didn't have to make any adjustments. He made us feel confident and at ease despite working with something on the more dangerous side. I had a lot of fun and a great experience. My arms did get tired though so I wasn't there for too long. The price is a bit too steep for me to go regularly, so I wish they offered some other pricing options like paying by the hour.

I have purchased bows for me, children and grandchildren here…read more All staff members are knowledgable and always helpful

Five family members gathered in Sausalito to bid our final farewells to my brother Lanny. His son…read more(my nephew) and I researched the services available for this need, and we feel very lucky to have found Captain Kirk's. Every detail was handled with utmost care and sensitivity. Our captain, Rowan, was personable and pleasant, and gave us space to say goodbye as we needed. I know Captain Kirk's couldn't control the weather, but if they did, it couldn't have been a better day. Beautiful sunshine, the water was sparkling, and our loved one had the send-off he wanted. Many thanks to everyone at Captain Kirk's for a pretty much perfect experience. We highly recommend them for anyone looking for a comfortable and sensitive voyage when scattering a loved one's ashes in the Bay.

Yesterday, our family scattered my dad's ashes aboard the Bay Wolf. It was an emotional day, but…read morealso a beautiful one. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to our captain, Efe. He was calm, compassionate, and made the entire experience feel peaceful and special. You could tell he truly cared about helping families through such an important moment. I've been on quite a few sailboats over the years, and I can honestly say this was one of the nicest sailing experiences I've ever had. The boat was wonderful, the sail was beautiful, and Captain Efe made all the difference. If you're looking for a memorable sailing experience--or are planning a scattering at sea--I wholeheartedly recommend Captain Kirk's San Francisco Sailing and Captain Efe. We couldn't have asked for a more meaningful way to say goodbye.

Christa and her team at Marin Cooking are top notch professionals!…read more Recently, we hosted an intimate dinner party in our home and I wanted the menu and service to really shine for my guests. Christa made wonderful recommendations and gave me plenty of menu options to choose from. She and her team arrived promptly and proceeded to work their magic in the kitchen. The dinner was absolutely sumptuous and the service flawless. Our guests were so impressed and many asked for second helpings! Thank you Christa for making our dinner party such an easy and memorable occasion. Marin Cooking will be catering all of my events in the future!

I hired Christa to cater a small dinner party in my home. Christa was really great working with me…read morein the planning process and providing menu options to meet various dietary restrictions. On the night of the event I was blown away. The food and presentation surpassed my expectations. All of my guests commented on how the food was gorgeous and delicious. You can tell that Christa really loves what she does. Christa truly helped make the evening a special event. I would hire her again in a heartbeat. In fact, I may never cook again for a party!

Everything about Miyoko and the amazing businesses she operates are truly awesome, wholesome and…read moreloving to animals & earth. It's been a while since my wife and I participated in one of Miyoko's Kitchen cooking classes but we follow her on Instagram (@miyokoscreamery) every day. The same type of recipes and cooking instructions are being given out freely by this generous soul. I can't recommend checking them out or following her on Instagram enough. All of the recipes she's posted so far have been excellent and we continue to learn so much, just like we did in her in-person classes. The variety in our vegan menu has benefited greatly as a result of the knowledge Miyoko's been willing to share. We absolutely appreciate her and everyone that works with her companies to bring such amazing vegan products to the market. We love them all. I'm just so glad they're readably available in our area. Thanks to Miyoko all that you do for our planet and animals. You are admired and appreciated every day by my family and all of our friends that we've introduced your products to over the years.

Miyoko offers small group cooking and baking intensive instructional classes. You will be shocked…read moresenseless by the sheer magnitue of her cooking knowlege. Vegan dishes are the focus yet the food just tastes great. It tastes great for everyone's palette. The food doesn't taste like something is missing and the non-vegans in your family will love the food as well. You can visit her on fb of course. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miyokos-Kitchen/174585105913598 The baking class was an intensive look at vegan baking; 6 each day for 5 days in row. At the end of each day, the students happily retreated with doggy bag filled with treats. You won't be dissappointed if you attend her class. Even the seasoned home chef will learn from Miyoko's tips and tricks. Miyoko Shcinner is a vegan author and owned of 'Now and Zen' restaurant in San Francisco. The since closed restaurant popularized the 'unturkey'. Miyoko is now working on her cooking show called 'Miyoko's Kitchen' that can be seen on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLPkUphyUaA and you can read her blog at www.miyokoskitchen.blogspot.com.

Sedra ran an event for me for middle school girls, and it was such a breeze! She brought all the…read moresupplies, and gave the girls such a fun time!!! I highly recommend incorporating Sedra in your next party.

From the owner: Make Art Parties: Creative Celebrations for All Ages!…read more Welcome to Make Art Parties, where we turn your special events into unforgettable creative experiences! Based in Marin County, we offer custom-curated parties for all ages—children and adults alike—across the entire Bay Area. Our diverse range of activities includes: • Jewelry Making: Craft unique pieces to wear or gift. • Painting Parties: Explore your artistic side with guided painting sessions. • Cake Design: Learn the art of cake decoration for a deliciously creative touch. Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or a corporate event, we tailor each party to meet your specific needs and preferences. At Make Art Parties, we believe that creativity knows no age limit, and we’re here to inspire and celebrate with you!