I volunteered there many years ago and loved it. I love going there to support the hospital. Always…read morehas useful things that a patient would need. Great selection of travel, snacks, and gifts.

Hours say that the store opens at 8am, but it didn't open at 8am the day I really needed something…read more A few days later when I came back later in the morning, I asked the lady when they actually opened and she told me "whoever was on that day was probably running late. You should give them some slack." It sounds to me like it was my fault for not giving that person "slack" for running late, and it was my fault for trusting that they open when they say they open. I'm sure they're great; but if it matters for you to get something early, just know that there is a possibility that it may not be open.

I've been wanting to go for years. Finally made the visit and it was worth it…read more The museum is bigger than expected. I spent 2 hours there and could have stayed longer, but there was a schedule to stick to. It's cool that it's a museum about Walt and his life. How the company came to be. How the animation making changed over the years. Really cool for the whole family to visit.

Even though I had been well aware of The Walt Disney Family Museum before coming here, I have to…read moreadmit that what I actually knew about this place was shockingly little. What's worse, I can't say I ever felt all that motivated to check them out either, even despite how my gf is a pretty big Disney fan. However, following our visit to Disneyland, finally making our way here immediately shot up our list of things to do! Over the years, the little bits that I learned about this place pretty much amounted to two things - that Walt Disney's family opened it in his honor (kind of obvious, I know) and that it's not very big, especially compared to the likes of the de Young or SFMOMA. However, as true as that first one may be, the second one needs a bit of color. While the building certainly may not be as large, that's not to say the museum itself is lacking. In fact, not only is it significantly larger that I thought it would be, but it has so many exhibits and displays that help detail Walt Disney's life - from his formative years and the early parts of his career to growing the House of Mouse and making Disneyland a reality. As impressive as all of the information that they have to share may be, though, what's even more notable is the variety and richness of the exhibits. Beyond just the usual photos and info plates/labels that you see at every museum, they also have monitors playing interviews and video clips of Walt Disney, pieces of his own artwork, the cameras and equipment set-up that was used to make some of Disney's earliest animated pictures, a model of Disneyland's original design, and even the type of vehicle he drove during his time in the military (presumably a replica and not the actual one). Plus, they also have a small gift shop, a coffee bar, and a theater on the lowest level. With so much to see and learn here, The Walt Disney Museum pretty much has something for everyone, regardless of whether you're a kid, an adult, a Disney fan, or a more casual visitor. The one thing I would acknowledge, as so many others already have, is that the ticket prices here did feel a little pricey. Not terribly so, but at $30, it's the same as SFMOMA and more than the de Young. Add to that the Presidio's parking rates and the cost can slowly add up if you're paying for more than yourself - just like going to any other Disney property! Still, I thought our visit was worth the price of admission to learn so much more about Walt Disney and his legacy!

I mean, it's all about socks. You need socks? This is the place. Every pair is so wonderful,…read morethey're all gift-worthy. They even sell Baggu bags to take your Baggu socks home with. There's sexy tights, and cute kid's tights, funny socks, frilly socks, men's socks, women's socks, it's a store full of socks. If you've got a serious thing for socks, they've got a frequent shoppers program. She sells chic socks by the sea shore

Great selection! Lots of socks ranging from casual socks to hiking and cool patterns socks!…read more Thanks to Thrum for a great experience! I had a couple questions and he answered them all and helped me out with recommendations as well! Definitely coming back soon for some more socks.

We came here for a family retreat with a big group of 6 kids and 9 adults, and everyone had a…read morewonderful time! We did a small picnic where we could all sit together, relax, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The whole place felt so peaceful and calming. We walked around, enjoyed the garden, took lots of pictures, and the kids had a great time exploring too. The vibe was amazing, especially being there together as a family. Such a beautiful and relaxing place to spend a few hours away from the busy city life. Everyone in our group loved it, and we would definitely come back again!

A beautiful and hot day in San Francisco merits a visit to the Japanese Tea Garden…read more Front cashier guy was fun and gave us great tips on navigating the place and recommendations of taking advantage of the "free" hour. The small garden was beautiful. A few interesting buildings. A bridge. A cool gift shop. There was a bit of loud construction going on that was very visible behind the tranquil small meditation bench. Koi pond had some very well fed fish. The water was very murky so it was hard to see them. The Tea Cafe was cute, lots of seating. The chicken looked scrumptious. The udon also looked yummy. We ordered 2 iced green tea and were informed that the tea comes sweetened -- we decided to try it as it was an exceptionally hot day in SF and needed a cool beverage. WHAT A MISTAKE!! SICKLY SWEET AND SYRUPY. Only a smattering of ice cubes and the tea itself was a brown off color. I do not believe they make it in house. It tasted old and completely commercially made. I told one of the waiters and he acting surprised and asked if they mentioned that it was going to be sweetened, we said yes, but this is absolutely inedible and undrinkable. By this time the woman who sold us the tea came by (she didn't seem too interested in helping us to exchange to something else) and gave us a puzzled look and moved on. The male waiter asked if we wanted to try a different tea, but by this time we were ready to leave. $16x 2 for entrance fee. 2 small cups of sickly sweet greenish brown tea $10 dollars + 1 dollar for tip = wasted money. $43 dollars total == hmmmm? The place itself was cool and I would like to go back and enjoy the tranquility and hot tea on a cooler afternoon.

This "museum" acts as the information center and gift shop for the "F" line. The "F" line are the…read morehistoric streetcars that run down Market St and the Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf. These street cars are the star of the attraction and definitely worth the ride. For $5.70 one can buy an all-day Muni pass which allows you to ride these cars along with all other transit EXCEPT the cable cars. These cars are a collection of preserved vehicles from the '30s to '50s. Each one was given from a city in the US. They were originally brought to San Francisco to substitute for the cable cars when the c.c. Went under major renovation back in the '80s. The street cars became a hit with locals and tourists and are now a part of historic transit systems in San Francisco. The museum is small but detailed. It is open limited hours and run by a team of volunteers. They are passionate about these street cars and it shows. They are very detailed oriented but expect a pause every 10 minutes when a street car goes rolling by. The museum is free with a suggested $5 donation. It will only take about 30 minutes to cover it but a great stop if a rail fan.

I love this place. I never thought about reviewing it lol bc it's always just a place we stop into…read moreon walks around this area. It's a nice place to just come and walk around. I'm not sure about parking bc we only come here on foot when we're doing what I call "urban hiking"... we like to hike our own city on lazy days. This is on one of our routes. It's got very clean restrooms and a cute gift shop. I think I I just like it bc we're used to coming through here and it smells good lol like, it's got its own unique scent and vibe. I'd recommend stopping by if you're a local. If you're a tourist and you are interested in this type of thing, for sure. It's a pretty educational and cool little spot.

This is a well preserved California Mission, one of the 21 along the El Camino Real. Today it…read morestands as a reminder of a time in California history when Spain ruled the area. This mission held its first mass just one week before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today all that remains is the chapel, a couple of small rooms attached and a portion of the cemetery. The majority of the complex is long gone, buried beneath the city that built up around it. The chapel has been restored and could be used today. The alters, wooden pews and decor resemble what this church may have looked like in its prime over 200 years ago. Today it sits in the shadows of the Basillica. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids and seniors. The site can be easily toured in under an hour. However, to get the full story one may want to spend some more time.

Beautiful Mission. We drove through the San Louis Obispo area and hit up a lot of those missions so…read morewe decided we should see our local mission. If you're following google maps, make sure you put in the actual Mission and not just Mission Dolores because it will take you to the high school or park. We followed the gps and ended up at the beautiful high school. We also walked along the park. The park is large and lush and attracted lots of people on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. Parking for the mission is challenging. There is lots of street parking, but everyone is parked and we didn't see anyone leaving. We did find Sunday Church Parking. I believe it said tow away zone except between 8:30 and 4:30 on a Sunday. It was a smidge after 4:30 and a space opened up and we took it. Thankfully we didn't get a ticket, but I did see 2 meter maids coming though when we left. The mission is beautiful. I wish we had come earlier so we could have taken a tour.

I came during the Free Summer Weekend. The staff at the front desk and inside the museum were…read morefriendly and welcoming. The museum is small but had interesting exhibits. One of my favorites were the stop-motion quilts by Greg Climer. To be honest, I'm not sure if it's worth the full admission price given the size of the museum, so be on the lookout for free admission days!

This museum is in the Dogpatch neighborhood and walking distance from Chase Center and Oracle Park…read more On Wednesdays, they have something called "Pay What You Can Wednesdays" where you can check out the museum for free. They have a donation box at the exit of the museum. The current exhibit is titled "Neon as Soulcraft", which was my first time seeing an entire exhibit devoted to neon lights. As someone who likes reading descriptions at museums, I spent about 30 minutes, so it's something that won't take too long. I really enjoyed the combination of art and science, and appreciated how they provided background information on the artists and their inspiration. I won't go too in depth so that you can check out the exhibit for yourself! *Verdict: The lady at the entrance was so friendly! She took the time to explain what "Pay What You Can Wednesdays" was and offered to answer any questions. There's a new exhibit every few months, so I look forward to coming back in the future!

Cute place for a nice tea party. I've been to the location…read morein Pacifica as well but this location is more of my vibe. Very cute and cozy, food selection is great and service was Good as well. Reservation recommended as they do get busy. Eligible for Amex Resy Credit

A pleasant afternoon with friends. Lovejoy's Tea Room in Noe Valley is basically like stepping into…read morea cozy, whimsical fever dream run by the cool British aunt you wish you had. Why it rules: * The Hat Rack: They literally have a giant rack of vintage, ridiculous, fabulous hats you can borrow and wear at your table. Did I need to drink Earl Grey in a wide-brimmed pink fascinator? Absolutely. * The Vibe: Mismatched floral china, lace everywhere, and zero stuffy high-tea snootiness. It's just pure, comfortable fun. * The Food: Warm scones with thick clotted cream and jam that will make you weep happy tears. Plus a tower of cute little finger sandwiches (the cucumber cream cheese and egg salad were elite). The Shepherds Pie was a little dry and could have used a little more Worcestershire sauce. * The Tea: A massive menu of brews, served piping hot in adorable teapots. Bring your besties, put on the silliest hat you can find, and stuff your face with scones. Just make a reservation first because this tiny gem fills up fast! Overall 4 solid stars!

Still hands down our favorite science museum in the country. There is just so much to see. We used…read moreour ASTC reciprocal and needed to come back over two days and still only saw about a third of the museum. (ASTC allows 2 people to enter regardless of the home membership) Our favorite discovery this visit was the space exhibit (lots of interesting hands exhibits) and the AI portion - very cool live generated AI images based on found objects and generated music and artwork based on your own drawings.

While visiting the Bay Area this summer, we were told that this is some place we HAD to visit. Like…read morethe Bay Area Discovery Museum (which was ADORED), we could have gotten in with a reciprocal membership we have from LA, but I wasn't aware. I was just dropping money left and right for kids museums that were free for us. Sigh. Lesson of the trip: check your memberships! A lot of the exhibits were broken or not working, which was a bummer, but there was plenty of stuff for us to look at, and we didn't even see it all. Some highlights for the kids were the interactive laser table, the room where everything has no color unless you use a white light flashlight (they were in there FOREVER), and the cow eye dissection (which also left us all a little queasy...). We took too long getting brunch at the Ferry Building, so we didn't have enough time to explore it all, but I'm sure we'll return when we come up again.

Compared to the Exploratorium, this museum is more focused on life sciences…read more There are 3 things that make this place worth it and stands out to me: 1. Indoor rainforest is really really cool. 2. Planetarium, specifically The Size of the Universe showing. 3. Thursday night life with live music/dj and karaoke in the basement!

This is hands down one of the best activities to do as a local or as a tourist (and as a child or…read moreadult). If you're an adult I'd recommend checking out the Thursday night admissions which are from 6-10pm ish. No kids allowed and 21+. So fun. We just went to the disco night which had free disco gem make up, karaoke, free DIY disco jelly fish crafts and free photo sessions. Lots of value! If you become a member you get discounts on events, merch, food and with my membership I can bring someone for free each time.