Attended The Ferrari Challenge at Laguna Secca Race Track,…read more Amazing place and Ferrari pulled out all the stops entertaining at Casa Ferrari. Beautifully catered by Bernardus. If you get a chance to be invited, Go.

11 turns and 180 feet elevation changes are enough to challenge the most experienced drivers. I…read morelove to hike up to see the corkscrew with its 5 story drop. Better than any theme park ride for sure. General parking is muddy so don't wear nice shoes.

Looks like everyone's experience was similar to mine. I did a 3 day F4 class and it was miserable…read morefor the most part. Everytime a student driver made even the slightest of mistakes the head guy/owner of SB would yell so loud that his face would turn red. He made my entire experience horrible and I paid $10k! Everything he said and told us to do and not do was lead with intimidation and anger and threats....wasn't encouraging or helpful at all. Seemed like most of the instructors were also scared of him so they didn't encourage us to improve. I asked my instructor about him and he said yeah we are all scared to do something wrong. What a horrible way to run a business! I would've done more f4 classes but not here, EVER! There are much better run race classes. Run from Skip Barber and never look back!!

From the arrival at the track to the finish of the session it was a bad experience. Upon arrival at…read morethe track it was controlled chaos to get everyone registered to race. We started 25 minutes late. The staff seemed like it was their first day there. Skip Barber describes their courses as "lead and follow". Let me describe that for you. The instructor leads and you follow. This is not a bad concept as long as the lead car is capable of the same speed as the student. The "lead" car on the day of my session was a completely stock Toyota Camry. If that sounds bad, it was. Now add 4 students in the "lead" car every session receiving "instruction" while you are driving a car capable of 150 mph and the result is a lap speed of well under 70 MPH. The same lap car was used for all cars that day. Therefore, Formula 4 cars and GT cars were restricted to the same speed behind the lap car. If driving an exceptional car well below it's potential is appealing to you, I highly recommend Skip Barber.

I was researching for go karting teams around the Bay Area and SSi was mentioned several times so I…read moredecided to give them a try. The team is a family run operation with Jason being the head coach (also a semi-pro racer) and Maria handling all the logistics. I booked an arrive & drive session for their 100cc kart at Sonoma Raceway and the entire experience far exceeded my expectations. The kart was in immaculate condition and fine tuned specifically to my build; I met with them a week in advance to do measurements to ensure proper fitment, which was a first for me. Jason and his crew were giving me solid advice throughout the day, answered all my questions, and even gave in-depth guidance on taking the next steps with purchasing my own kart. You can absolutely see the care and passion they have for this sport and how they want to help you progress into a better driver. Although their main focus is driver development through SIM training, they are truly devoted to helping you grow as a driver and ensure you have a fun time.

We hired SSI Racing team to come out to our office for filming. The staff was great! Maria, Jason…read moreand Carlos helped out staff moving the Go Karts around for particular shots, they let the cast and crew have fun with the simulator in the trailer. I would love to join them on the track one day. Thank you so much for your outstanding customer service!

Went with my husband and friends! The staff was super helpful, especially Will! He helped us with…read moreeverything we needed and was so nice! Great selection, super great customer service and an awesome place to build, work, and play around with them!

Yes, I'd change that part so it's clear they did have Monster Jam RC trucks, just not Sparkle Smash…read morespecifically: This was my first time coming here, but my husband has been here before. He wanted to stop by to check out the RC cars and boats, and even he was surprised by how much the store had changed since the last time he visited! There was honestly so much to look at. They have a HUGE variety of RC stuff--cars, trucks, boats, planes, parts, accessories, different bodies, and so much more. They even work on and repair RC cars there, which is really convenient. For me, the coolest part was the indoor RC track! Since this was my first time here, I was honestly amazed watching everyone race their little RC cars around the track . I didn't realize how big of a hobby this was, so it was actually really fun to watch. They also have an entire rock-crawling room with rocks, bridges, ramps, and different obstacles for the RC trucks, which was really cool to see. The guy working there was also really nice. He greeted us when we came in and answered all of my husband's questions. He was friendly and took the time to talk to us without making us feel rushed. They also had several Monster Jam RC trucks, which immediately caught my attention . I specifically asked about the Sparkle Smash truck. They didn't have that particular one, but he said they might get it later on. He also told us to come back because they're having a Monster Jam event soon, and now I'm actually interested in coming back for it! My husband already knew about this place, but as a first-time visitor, I was really impressed. Even though RC cars aren't really my hobby, I still had a good time looking around and watching everyone race. Between the huge selection, indoor track, rock-crawling area, repair services, and friendly customer service, we'll definitely be back!

We had a large group (36 teenage racers) event today. Our host, Steven, was efficient and very…read morekind. We had a great time!

it was a fun straightforward process. first time racing and i'd definitely come back again!read more

I've been going to Carnegie back when they had Motocross races in the 70s out there and enjoying…read morethe riding trails, fire roads and hill climb areas ever since. My long time friend Dave Duffin (R.I.P.) petitioned to keeping Carnegie open for public use as a member of Carnegie Forever organization and has enabled our non profit organization (Oasis for Kids.org) to continue our 50 plus year tradition of taking youth ( boys and girls) there to learn how to ride safely, about safety riding gear and to have fun on motorcycles while respecting the land. This January 2026 the Park Rangers used rice hull to fill in the ruts from the rain erosion and made those areas very slippery instead of using DG or a more tractable filler and some trails had granite rocks as filler so that was challenging also. But overall, you cannot beat the low cost and huge number of trails, beginner tracks, MX tracks and picnic facilities with bathrooms as a great place for families, friends and riders of all ages to enjoy the outdoors together! Kudos to the Park Rangers for being very responsive to rider accidents as we saw some young kids go up a steep trail on a quad with no helmets on and flip over needing to be taken by stretcher down the hill for medical attention. (Rangers can be contacted via Cell phone emergency channels as cell reception is poor for calls.) Walkie Talkies are recommended for group rides . Enjoy Carnegie OHV Park! Thanks to BLM for keeping this a public recreation resource!

Took the Hummer while back, was great. But be sure your vehicle is capable especially with the…read morerocky features, need to watch your ground clearance.

Took the kids here for a little adventure during inclement weather. They had a blast…read more First things first. I recommend doing the waiver online. You'll have to sign again at the register, but it will save you a bunch of time when you arrive. Ok...for our experience. It can feel a little overwhelming when you first arrive if you haven't been there before. Having people walk in, with their own helmets, acting like they own the place will have anyone unsure where they should go or do when they first arrive. The staff make it feel very welcoming and friendly. After I finished check-in, I felt like the people with their own helmet. Tyrez helped me at check-in. He was patient, professional and friendly. When I say patient, I mean PATIENT! I had four kids with me and when it came to head covers alone, he got everyone what they needed even though I had to prompt the kids multiple times to come to a decision. We got there, but it was rough and Tyrez was amazing throughout! He even explained everything to me so that I wouldn't be caught off guard by anything and wouldn't end up frustrated...or at least that is how it felt. Next, know this. When they are running adult races, it's loud in the track area. Because I work safety, I have my watch set to alarm me when the sound exceeds the OSHA permissible exposure limit. It went off a lot. So, I measured the sound. It can get above 100 decibels. That's loud. Not as loud as a rock concert or fire truck siren, but it will make it difficult to have a conversation. You may want to consider ear plugs...or ear buds with noise canceling. The races are run very efficiently and they alternate between youth and adult groups. One safety feature the do great is that they are never on the track, together, at the same time. Safety seemed like it was well managed. When impacts happen, they throttle down the carts, to ensure everything is safe. One note though...and I see this as a huge positive...they let you RACE! Yes, they pay attention and focus on safety, but they don't scold or stop because of a little inadvertent contact. I was truly impressed by the balance they maintain there. In my group of four, two were a little scared and didn't race all the races we purchased (I bought the SpeedPass for each and it seems like a really good package for first timers), but they were amazing at helping me re-assign them to the others in our group. Luis helped me there and again, he was patient with me and helped ensure we got everything transferred correctly. He also answered all 5,000 of my questions throughout our visit. No, not really 5,000, but there were a lot. He was amazing! If I had any criticism at all, it would be for the game area. Many of their games weren't working because of a network error. It was disappointing for me, but it hit the kids hard. They should have someone dedicated to that area as it was never empty while we were there. I would imagine that having all working correctly would result in increased revenue. Overall, we had an amazing adventure there today and Tyrez and Luis were part of the reason why. Their track team was the other part...I just wasn't able to get their names. If you're looking for a new adventure, this is an amazing way to spend a Saturday!!!

Came here for a date night, and it took 30 minutes at check in. It wasn't busy at all, and the lady…read morein the front had trouble with the system. She also didn't explain how getting our food, getting called for racing, etc worked. All the arcade game prizes were empty! And the system for the card reader would always have to reconnect to wifi. It took the food 40 minutes since "they were still working on food for a party". Mind you there's no one here except a kids party. They also got our order completely wrong! Wrong sauce and completely wrong entree.

A Bay Area MUST-DO! We have come here every year since our kids were little…read more The animals, the train, the hay ride, the treats! It's fall perfection! Little on the pricey side, but it's a blast. Nice flushing toilets and easy parking. Heading to Flying Fish after for dinner! Make a day of it in HMB!

I think this was fairly pricey and probably more aimed toward kids in the 2-5 age range. I find it…read morefrustrating when places charge an arm and a leg for kid tickets and adults have to pay too just to supervise their kids. Came up from San Jose (which was close to 2:45 of driving round trip with traffic on a one way road in and out of this place) with 4 kids (1, 6, 8 and 11), and stayed 1.5 hours. I don't think I would go back. GOLD PASS includes: ($30) Admission + Pony Rides: requires 1 adult for 1 kid. You will walk your kid in a small rectangle 3 times (takes about ~2 mins). They have 4 horses going at a time. Line took a while, so decided not to wait in the line a second time. Train Rides: small train through a wooden "old timey town". Takes ~5 mins) Hay Rides: truck painted like a cow and making animal noises up the property & back Farm Slide: 1 blow up outdoor slide. Barn Jumpers: indoors, 1 jump house for age 2-5. 1 jump house for age 5-8. A few ride on horses you can ride in this room for 50 cents (think the little rides outside a grocery store) Petting Zoo: only goats. Dixie cup of goat Food $2 Haunted House: mirror room was the coolest part. Car Barn: think electric ride on car for kids. Take a few laps around a line on the ground. Tractor Town: cute little tractor themed playground with 2 slides. Hay on the ground under the structure, with a few of those rubber horse hopper toys to play on. Appropriate for 2-4 yrs old. SILVER PASS includes: ($25) Admission + Train Rides Hay Rides Farm Slide Barn Jumpers Petting Zoo Haunted House Car Barn Tractor Town ADULT PASS includes: ($12) Admission + Train Rides Hay Rides Petting Zoo Haunted House Parking

We had our July wedding at Monterey Beach Station and the venue did not disappoint! Everything…read moreday-of was PERFECT, but we had a bit of a rocky journey midway through planning when we weren't told our assigned Event Manager we had already met and planned with and trusted was no longer with the company. The 3-4 months leading up to the day left us feeling unsure of who our day-of Event Manager would be and insecure in our communication with the venue. I was very close to hiring my own day-of coordinator after doing all of the planning myself, but ultimately decided to have faith in the Events by Classic team. Luckily, Susan was our day-of Event Manager and ended up staying with us the entire day. She did a great job executing the decor, managing vendors, and making our day as smooth as possible. The event staff were friendly, kind, and very attentive and the food was fantastic! Many of our guests commented on how good the food was. All in all, we are happy we had our wedding here!

Monterey Beach Station helped us have our dream wedding by the beach. My main requirements were an…read moreocean view and great food, and this venue absolutely delivered on both. Charlene was amazing to work with and partnered seamlessly with our vendor team. The Events by Classic team is organized and pleasant, and they made everything easy. When we wanted something custom they didn't typically offer (like mezcal), they made it simple for us to acquire and have it at our wedding. On the day of, their experience really showed. It was super windy, and Charlene had great advice on how to handle my long veil. They were prepared for everything. The food was a major highlight--all of our guests complimented how delicious it was! Thank you so much to the Events by Classic team for helping us have the wedding of our dreams!