We went here for the holiday train ride. It was absolutely fantastic. We did purchase the parlor…read morecar option which is the first class accommodation. It was well worth the extra money. Plus you get parking right up next to the train car. The parlor car offered spacious, comfortable seating, VIP time with Santa Claus, a hot adult beverage, or nonalcoholic version, bottled water, snacks, Christmas cookies, and a great narrative of the ride. You're also allowed to walk the length of the train, but you need to have a wristband so you can get back into the parlor car area. Be prepared for lots of traffic as you drive to the train station from other parts of the Bay Area. Traffic is bad during the winter if not always. The train leaves right on time so you do not want to be late. Also, the railroad provides very detailed and helpful instructions about how to get to the depot and how to navigate the parking and other systems. They have outside train cars and inside train cars so you can choose what type of seat you want. This is definitely been worth the money and should become a holiday.

We love this train! Only been for Train of Lights and an amazing experience each time! Getting…read moretickets is a bit stressful but I managed to grab tickets for our party of 9 for a Saturday! They let you bring food and drinks on as long as you clean up after yourself. The ride was relaxed, the train had different festive decorations per car, the kids had a blast and Santa was on the train and so friendly! 10/10 would ride again!

This is my 3rd experience with driver Hanh Pham. He is so…read moreprofessional and our group always has a great time and vibe. See you again next year Hanh Pham, for the Team Teal Company Party!!!!!!!!

I highly recommend booking Royal Coach for any of your Las Vegas transportation needs! I booked…read morethem for a corporate event and was so impressed from A-Z. First, Tawny, the Sales Leader, was extremely responsive and helped me understand all of the different bus options. We even got an extremely competitive price for a bigger bus compared to others in the area. (Which I will admit initially made me nervous!) The coordination leading up was very straight forward. Payment terms were very reasonable. The day of went PERFECTLY! Our bus driver, Ceaser showed up 15 minutes earlier than I expected. He was very friendly and polite. Once our guest started showing up, he was very personable and helped everyone with luggage that they had. And the bus was in amazing shape. Top of the line amenities, comfy seats, great air flow, and super clean. There were a few amenities we did not take advantage of but I'm sure they were great too! I hope this review helps you! It's hard to find reviews out there, but we really had such a great experience with Royal Coach and I hope you will too!

Our favorite place for quiet contemplation. Enjoying the weather, sounds of running water and…read moreenjoying the best secret in town. Again, staff was busy making the garden look even more lovely. The hardworking, friendly and talented staff are the best.

Five stars because it costs no yen…read more As far as Japanese gardens go, this one is my least favorite because it is rectangular, with a visible metal fence perimeter, with ugly trash and graffiti visible from across the creek and no opportunities to feed the koi fish. Three things, though, that make it special is that they have memorial plaques, stray cats, and blowtorched wood for an aged and weather-resistant finish. From 1913-1962, the site was a practice site for farming and raising livestock for Hayward Union High. It became a garden by the late 1970s, and when dedicated in 1980, focusing on botany (with plants donated by local Japanese-American nurseries) rather than religion. Every first Saturday at 1pm there's a free lecture/tour. It's not especially beautiful or big (3.5 acres) or exciting (the few people I saw there were on their phones), but it's a peaceful, clean area. I think informational displays could help people enjoy it more. Or phone chargers. Information like, many of the wooden connections (including the main entry gate) have notches instead of notches to fit together like puzzle pieces. This more authentic approach prevents rust. Or, the garden uses the Shakkei technique: when you can stand at the highest point, the surrounding trees are meant to look like distant mountains, with specific plants blended with the Japanese maples and native Oaks to make the garden feel ten timers larger than its actual 3.5 acres. Or, the hand-selected granite boulders from the Sierra Nevadas are buried one-third into the ground so it looks like they are growing, which is why I don't manicure myself often. .

We had a wonderful driver Blake who drove our group from LARPD to Oracle Park and back. He knew the…read moreway perfectly and drove the bus expertly! Made it so much more relaxing! The bus was clean and comfy. Nice air flow and no bad odors! I would go again and hope to have Blake as a driver again! Thank you!

We used Whitecastle Tours for a field trip. This is an excellent company to work with. Fabulous…read moreservice. Our driver was helpful and lovely. I left a valuable item on the bus. I let the driver know and she found it for me. The office was incredibly communicative and accommodating. Thank you for great experience

Had a great time deep sea fishing on the 7 hour adventure leaving from Santa Cruz on Stagnaro's…read more Came with the scout troop and the staff helped for any snags, and the captain kept putting us on the fish. We all caught our limit, and really enjoyed the day. The staff also were able to clean and fillet our fish on the way back to shore to make it easier on us. Will definitely do it again.

This was an incredible whale-watching experience. First, from the moment Abby (our marine wildlife…read moreexpert) gave us an informative introduction before boarding the Velocity to the end of the trip, the crew of the boat were knowledgeable and clearly happy in what they're doing. We saw three humpback whales, communicating with each other through pec flapping. We saw multiple tail flaps and tail throws, as well. The captain's alerts and instructions on where to look were consistently helpful. He also took us closer to shore to see two great white sharks, one of whom swam alongside the boat for a good 10-15 minutes. It was such a beautiful day on the water, I lost track of time! Other highlights were 100s of porpoising sea lions and multiple sightings of pelicans, terns, gulls, and other birds. Abby was happy to answer questions the whole time. There's something so sublime about seeing wildlife at sea. I've been on multiple whale-watching trips along the West Coast over the years, and this was my favorite, so far.

Such an awesome experience. Travis was so great. He was patient, explained directions clearly,…read morechecked in a couple times during the tour, and very understanding. He even takes photos and shares it via google for free. Such a nice bonus. I wear glasses and was able to wear my glasses with the helmet and goggles. Although kind of a tight fit, I wasn't blind I highly recommend trying ATV riding here. Just remember that the directions in the link don't take you directly there. It takes you the to the parking entrance. There is a $5 parking fee for the day. Ask the park rangers where to go next when you pay for the parking. You will drive down the road after turning right and see a white trailer.

Absolutely amazing adventure! Went on a Mother/daughter outing and had soooo much fun…read more Travis is the best guide. He made the check in easy and the ride was an adrenaline rush and so enjoyable. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. Thank you Travis!

Today I visited Meek Park with my doggie client as I want to take her to beautiful park hence why…read morewe were here this morning. I haven't been to Meek Park since 2017?! Oh my goodness that's so long ago. Meek Park today is still as lovely as I remembered it, but even better because they now have the water fountain flowing. The grounds are maintained well with beautiful lush grass and pretty flowers. I also saw some cute cats in their garden area. They have a parking lot with plenty of spots. The playgound looks whimsy and elegant at the same time. I'm so happy that their poop bag stations have actual poop bags! I had poop bags with me, but it's just so helpful when a park also provides poop bags as well just in case people need them. I think they have a restroom area if I remember correctly. I know there was an area with plenty of picnic tables.

A very nice park, with the Meek Mansion as the centerpiece!!…read more Meek Mansion is a historic victorian house surrounded by gardens. The whole park is fenced off, with locking gates to the parking lot. There are many paved trails here, along with picnic areas and playgrounds. There are always people here walking the trail along the outer edge of the park. I have not yet been inside of the mansion, but this park is nice enough to go to on its own. But checking out the inside of this mansion is definitely on my to do list!!!!

Ruchell was an amazing travel agent! In addition, this was my first time ever using a travel agent…read more She made sure we had all of our documents and transportation set up along with our tour guides. She knew the hot spots for us to visit. We had nice hotels and she gave us tips on how to embrace the culture over there in Japan and South Korea! We are already planning another two trips with her. I definitely would recommend.

This agency helped us with a fabulous trip to Bali several years ago. Good listeners! They heard…read morewhat we wanted and put together a dandy trip. Planning on calling them again soon to see what they can recommend and then seeing them create this vacation into reality. Can't wait!

What to do after brunch on Sunday in Palo Alto? Head to the Foster! Parking is a breeze, the…read moreadmission is free, and the experience works for all ages! As a dabbler in watercolors, I was transfixed--some of these paintings are huge--and he does not use photographs! As an educator, my mind was brimming with opportunities to integrate his work into humanities and human geography classes. The Foster website has excellent resources. This is a must see if you are in the area!

This turned out to be one of my favorite stops, especially when I'm in between appointments in Palo…read moreAlto. I knew in advance that on Thursdays (2nd & 4th weeks only), the public street parking in front of the building was off limits for street sweeping/no parking between 7am-11am, so I got very lucky pulling up in front at 11am sharp. Nice. Easy walk. The Foster Museum was very simple, decent, positive, and relaxing environment filled with gorgeous nature views/sketches/watercolor artworks by the U.K. artist, Tony Foster. Good feeling here. Free admissions and good customer service staffs. You can just walk in or register online. There's a tiny gift area not far from the public restrooms. I signed the guestbook at the end of my walk. Good place to hang around/includes unlimited paper, paper/pencils/samples/etc. If you like to sketch and get some creative inspirations, all the nature artworks in the gallery is definitely a good place to start. Not huge, but perfectly quite and calm for art lovers. You can request for an orientation and/or tour as desired. Great first impression during first visit. It's the positive feeling I get from observing the energy and various colorful artworks. Simple and stress-free. Good value/free admissions is totally worth the 1-2 hours here. They also host art classes too, but I will need to take time to browse around online. Good vibes. Staffs are friendly inside. Hidden place. Love it.

Came for my 30th birthday, left with one less irrational fear…read more I'm terrified of heights, but Nakela was so calm, funny, and reassuring that I somehow ended up actually enjoying myself. He made the whole experience feel safe and unforgettable. If you're on the fence (or white-knuckling it like I was), book with Nakela. He'll have you conquering fears and grinning the whole way. Thanks for making my 30th one I'll never forget!!! You rule!!

What a phenomenal experience! I surprised my husband with a Fly with Friends experience. No flights…read moreexperience needed, a pilot goes up there with you. Alexis took care of the takeoff and landing, and did an excellent job coaching my husband during the flight. I recommend this for anyone that wants to try flying and/or see the Bay Area from through new eyes'