We just threw our baby's first birthday here & everyone had such a blast! The kids of all ranging…read moreages at our party had a great time, no one was bored & they did not want to leave when it was time to go. Birthday girl had a great time exploring, playing and eating. The team were so easy to work with from the email correspondence on my Cinnamoroll themed table vision to day of set up. The staff were super quick & accommodating when they were assisting me with the set up. They helped me string up and put a HBD banner and set up my little one's high chair and way more like help bring stuff in, stock the drink fridge, set out the pastries, etc. They just knew what to do & did it straight away. I was amazed by the speed and professionalism! If only I had this level of set up at every birthday party. Barely any dictation or answering questions was needed. What a hugeeee lift off the mental load! There's a dedicated drink fridge in front of the register that kept our drinks chilled and easy for guests to grab. The food table is nice and long so it held a lot of food & we had A LOTT of food. We opted for the photo package too which was nice because usually being the host means you're too busy to take photos and get photos taken of your family. Overall, I highly recommend this place for your little one's special event! I only wish that this place was bigger so that we could invite more friends to our event. However, being smaller means more intimate events and those who are invited should feel super blessed and lucky to have made the cut!

We booked a private event for a toddler party. The event space was spacious and although the toys,…read moreplay structures, and walls show some wear you can tell that care has been put into maintaining and cleaning the place. Our group ranged from 11 months to just over 2 years old, and there were plenty of suitable toys for our age group. There were plenty of toys to go around that the kids were not trying to take things from one another. I think if they put a fresh coat of paint on things or maybe invested in some newer toys this place would be 5 stars. With that being said, even in its current state it's still worthwhile coming if you have small children!

Rengstorff House is located on the premises of the Shoreline Parklands. This is a historic…read moreVictorian house / mansion and it is Mountain View's oldest home. There is a shared parking lot. My bf wanted to do docent-led tour, but unfortunately we showed up shortly after they closed on that Saturday afternoon (they closed at noon). We walked along the outer perimeter of the estate - hoping to get some photos, but there were some people taking photos at the front of the house, so we ended up leaving. Overall 3 stars, but rounded up to 4 stars because we did not get the full experience for a fair review.

Rengstorff House was a wonderful venue for our wedding! The house and gardens were so beautiful…read morethat very little additional decoration was needed. We especially loved that there are multiple outdoor spaces to utilize for different portions of the event. The venue staff were very friendly, responsive and helpful to work with as we planned the event.

This review is for my recent experience at the pottery studio…read more I was ostracized when I confronted a hypocritical and nosy Karen over her instigating criticism on my clean-up. I calmly told her that "If you criticize my clean up, you have to clean it for me." My polite way to ask her to mind her own business. She went berserk and told me off to the studio guy E, accusing me of being rude while she was the one who crossed my boundary. Being a poor mediator, the guy sided with her without investigating. That was because he spied on my clean up in the past too, which was uncool! It made me uneased. I felt picked on. His behavior of one-sidedly consoling the bully, instead of remaining neutral was off putting. There's a constitutional right of "freedom of movement " that no one shall obstruct your free choice. I was glad I stood up for myself. Clay, no matter how careful you are with, will be inevitably left a few traces in the sink, and it is not a big deal. Everyone does it and everyone has his/her way of cleaning. No need to nitpick and be pathetic. To be bullied and snitched by someone who thinks she has the right to tell others what to do is disheartening. Pottery making shall be a peaceful time to create without being disturbed. To instruct people what to do as if acting as a social warrior puts a damper on freedom and creativity. They should put a sign next to the sink, that reads, "Please mind your own business when cleaning, as people like to be left alone." The entire community center is funded by tax payers' dollars, government-operated meaning it's run differently than privately-owned ones, and is more authoritarian in my opinion. As a paying customer, I'd like to access to my creative outlet without being disturbed yet my experience was tarnished by busybody commie control freak and a biased worker. I don't meddle with other's business and others should not meddle with mine. I also found some of their instructors controlling. They need to respect personal autonomy. Clean up is a very personal thing. If everyone does exactly the same thing, they can move to North Korea. It was a dissapointing experience. Move on to other options for my creative pursuit.

Happened to stop by after someone told me they remodeled and great community center for kids and…read moreseniors. Yes it is a beautiful place as I walked around it on a Sunday afternoon. Mixed used complex, with playground , picnic, senior center activities, kids activities, and clean and modern facilities which I wish my city would have. So pretty here except for the geese poo. lol Hey it's true! Replace the geese with birds with smaller poo.

I've had a difficult time reaching staff at the Adobe Building and getting any response regarding…read moretheir protocols. They don't hold themselves accountable.

Do not recommend. Parking is extremely limited. Right next to the train tracks with freight and…read morecaltrains that honk LOUD and repeatedly. Reserve only if you're ok being interrupted by deafening horns every 15 minutes.

This is a very large space compared to the other halls you may rent from the city of santa clara…read more The only set back is parking because it's in a neighborhood and parking is limited. The bathrooms are located inside the building for private party use and have both one for women and one for men. There are tables and chairs included and an enclosed private patio on both sides of the hall. Fantastic space!

I don't live in Santa Clara but I have tons of family there. They always throw parties here for…read moredifferent occasions. I love the space! Very spacious, clean, & private. It's located in a park, near a school, neighborhood and no one (that's not a part of the party) bothers at all. This hall has a big playground right outside, tons of grass area for jumpers, restrooms inside and outside, and a basketball court. If I lived in this city, I'd definitely rent this place out for parties! Parking is never a hassle. We all park on the sidewalk near the houses. I'm sure it bothers the residents that live near by but what can they expect when living next to a public park? Inside has running water & electricity. Very convenient! I've been coming here for numerous occasions for plenty of years & it does not change at all.

This lounge at the Aloft hotel in Sunnyvale is both classy and casual, the setup not as nice as the…read moreSanta Clara location which is my fave, but still an inviting space with its own perks. We came by on a Wednesday night and enjoyed some delicious cocktails along with amazing service. Not only did the bartenders help guests sitting at the bar, but they walked around checking on everyone in the lounge seating, and showed that they cared about the customer experience. They messed up on the first pair of drinks we ordered, but comped our second set of cocktails which they made ten times better. We really appreciated this. Adding to our lovely evening, the live music created just the right vibe. Mike Annuzzi, who plays here weekly, showcased some incredible talent on the guitar and vocals, performing great tunes including a jazzy rendition of Michael Jackson's Human Nature, Fly Me to the Moon, as well as some Richard Marx, Now and Forever. Sometimes we take good music for granted, but I don't want to forget the simple moments that create smiles. W XYZ in Sunnyvale features not just an awesome musician, but an excellent sound system too, with suitable volume and clarity, to go along with soothing melodies that ease your mind. Everything about my recent visit makes me wanna return to this spot. And you don't need to be staying at the hotel to take advantage of all this place has to offer.

Service (Via Leo) was exceptional Burger plate was good…read moreI enjoyed spending time there

It was my pleasure to be invited to a family member's wedding reception at Jamison Brown House aka…read moreJB House. I would never thought this historical building being used for many memorable events. It's located all in the way in the back of the park, opposite of Triton Museum. My GPS app took me around the block 3 times and I finally decided to walk. At this venue, the hostess used the lawn area for picnic-style dining while house being used for food preparation and one restroom. She also rented a nearby building Santa Clara Players for additional restrooms. Only thoughtful event organizer would think ahead of people when they have to go. Just by walking around, Jamison Brown House has so many artistic elements for photography projects. Like posing a bride or graduate on the porch with the railing. Or, bride and groom holding hands walking down the wooden stairs. Oh, better yet, have kids looking through the beveled glass window with curious expression. The website has a list of criteria for caterers, permits and discount for Santa Clara residents. It's a good idea to come out to check out Jamison Brown House for your next venue.

We celebrated our Son's first birthday party here and had around 150 guests…read more It was a hassle getting the city permit, Santa Clara business license for the restaurant which catered our food, insurance for a day etc. All this added up a pretty hefty amount in addition to the space rental which was not cheap. The house also has very strict rules with respect to what gets onto the walls and how far our furniture needs to be away from the walls etc. In addition to all this, there was a bad smell emanating from the kitchen. In spite of all these issues and the cost, we had an amazing time. Our guests loved the venue. Our party was on a warm summer evening and it couldn't have been better. We used the outdoor area for seating and not the house and it was truly magical.

Great place for private events. They have a full bar but it seems like they don't have any beers on…read moretap. Food was decent compared to other event venues in the area. Plenty of tables and seats, can easily hold 100 people without being too crowded, not sure about the actual capacity though

Not that we go to nightclubs much anymore, but when we moved to Mountain View, we waited in line…read morefor Gelato Classico next door which we heard so much about (we are much more foodies than dancies). The gelato line was so long at 10pm that the bouncer at Opal was enticing people to come into Opal as there was no cover before 10pm. We said 'why not' and decided to pop in for a bit and grabbed a couple drinks. It's not a bad option for the younger crowd as there a limited options in MV in general.

1000/10 Stars! When…read morewe first started wedding planning, we thought we could do it ourselves since we have already been very details with our vacation itineraries. Nope! We knew nothing about the wedding process or where to even start and often found ourselves falling down different rabbit holes and side tracked. It was hard organizing our thoughts of what needed to be done, etc. Being a wedding bartender myself, I've seen Sushie in action as the bride & groom's planner for the events I've worked. I knew she was the one to have for ours! Even after our first video call, my husband liked her immediately. Sushie is hands down the BEST wedding planner you can hire in the Bay Area. She is super quick at responding and very straight forward, no bullshitting. She made the year leading up to our wedding stress free and we were able to have fun and enjoy the planning process. We told her our budget and vision for what kind of wedding we wanted and she made it happen. We were blown away by how exact she got to our budget at the end of the planning process! She also knows a lot of other vendors if you need them like HMUA, Photographers/Videographers, photobooth, desserts, DJ, etc. and all are trusted vendors, otherwise she would never recommend them to her clients. The day of the wedding went SO SMOOTHLY and literally, it was everything we imagined and wanted for the special day. I don't think it could have happened without Sushie and her team. If you're debating on getting a planner, stop. JUST HIRE ONE. Your future self will thank you and that money you spent on one will be so worth it and your sanity. Thank you Sushie for making the best day of our lives happen! Highly, highly, highly recommend hiring Sushie and her team for your planner though. NO REGRETS!!!

We had a wonderful experience working with Menage a Trois SJ for our wedding. Sushie was our…read morefull-service wedding planner, and her expertise, along with her strong network of local vendor connections, made the entire process feel easy and seamless. She was incredibly helpful throughout and always candid with her advice, which we really appreciated. Her honesty and genuine concern made us feel confident that we were making the right decisions to bring our vision to life. What stood out most was her dedication -- even when she wasn't feeling well, she made sure we were fully taken care of and that everything stayed on track. On the day of the wedding, Jessica and Vanessa from her team were also so sweet and wonderful to work with. They made everything run smoothly and helped us truly enjoy the day without stress. The entire team was attentive, supportive, and a pleasure to work with from start to finish. We're so grateful for their help in making our wedding exactly what we imagined. Highly recommend!