This was a hidden gem in downtown San Mateo! Great curated offerings on Asian American history,…read moreAsian cultures and languages, fiction, cookbooks, children's books, etc. They keep up to date on new releases as well. I saw plenty of titles I would expect in an Asian American bookstore, as well as many others that I was glad to learn about. The offerings seemed to be majority East Asian though were not restricted to that. The shopkeeper was welcoming and gave a tour of the different sections, and found some good picks for us. I wish I had taken photos of the interior, but I was preoccupied with browsing! If I wasn't on a schedule I could have spent a lot longer there. This is definitely worth a visit and they're doing important work!

I was so excited to see the Asian American Curriculum Project when I looked up bookstores in the…read morearea while we were visiting San Mateo today. I used to visit East Wind Books in Berkeley often before they closed, so I was happy to see another store that focused on writings by Asian authors. It was a great selection to choose from in every category! I wish I had taken some photos! The gentleman working was super friendly and explained where everything was and how it was organized. We had a great time browsing and found some great books to bring home. We were even gifted some handmade knitted bookmarks! We will definitely be back when we have even more time to browse!

Okay, this has the be the cutest library I've ever been to ! Nested in the heart of portola valley…read moreand surrounded by the forest. It's so cozy and inviting. Definitely a hidden gem! What's even better is that there's about 6-7 restrooms so it makes a wonderful pit stop! You wouldn't have to worry about a line. It is clean and accessible. The library itself is very spacious, clean, and well stocked with books you need or may be interested in. It has that warm cozy vibes that makes you want to linger . The staff here and wonderful and very nice. But I love that you can wander off in the back and find yourself on a peaceful forest trail. It sure feels like stepping into another world back there. The whole background is very picturesque!

Beautiful study place with a calm atmosphere and plenty of natural light. The staff are friendly,…read moreand there are lots of comfortable spots to read or work quietly. Great Wi-Fi and peaceful environment for studying or relaxing.

My partner and I were strolling through Palo Alto, enjoying our lattes, when we unexpectedly…read morestumbled upon an art gallery called Node. Initially, a rather unsettling piece, a realistic head on a mechanical dog caught our eye, and we almost walked away. But curiosity got the better of us, and we decided to venture inside. To our surprise, entry was completely free, which felt like a rare treat on a Thursday evening! The art itself is incredibly futuristic, cool, and unique. You can definitely see AI's influence, but it's used in a way that feels genuinely innovative and distinct. The exhibits delve into politics and even feature some artistic nudity, all presented thoughtfully and provocatively. The most captivating part for me was an installation at the very back: robot dogs, each with the head of a famous figure like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, or Elon Musk, moving within a roped-off perimeter. It sparked so many interesting conversations between my partner and me. This gallery offers a lot of artistic commentary and a truly unique experience. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

I decided to randomly come here after seeing jts possible to see robot dogs with peoples heads on…read moreTikTok and Reddit. The viral videos and so It's only open on the weekends? It was a bit of a drive and I arrived, parked farther and walked. The building itself is pretty small and all you get are a few exhibits. With a group of highschool kids employed by the place who play music loud enough to give you stuffy / ringing ears I am not familiar with the artist, he seems to specialize in digital art? To be blunt, the art itself is... bland and boring. It's more easier to see it online than going through the effort of seeing it in person. They try to glorify NFT art however we all know they become worthless for obvious reasons? Plus several images on the wall are very inappropriate I don't recommend anyone to buy anything here. The merchandise is over priced under the brand of trying to sell a tech brand When truly, it's just selling hype or profiting from it

We love the produce we get every week from Ananda. The lettuce comes with the root ball attached…read more(and wrapped in a moist paper towel). We put it in a glass of water and it stays alive in the fridge for up to 10 days. Of special note are the winter squashes that arrive in the fall. They are some of the sweetest squashes I've ever tasted. The tomatoes are also great!

Can't really speak to the quality of their produce or CSA, but I'm giving it 3 stars as a warning…read morefor others not to waste their time trying to visit the farm. To be fair, we didn't call ahead (lesson learned), but based on the yelp description and pics, we thought we'd stop by for a look. When we arrived, there was nothing, meaning zero, to see. This is obviously not a farm to visit.

This library is amazing. It has so many programs and offer a variety of spaces. The employees are…read morevery helpful. You can rent a laptop, rent books, take a sewing class, learn a skill, etc. I recommend signing up for the monthly newsletter because there is always something to do.

truly a wonderful establishment in rwc and san mateo county. i've been to many libraries in this…read morecounty and this is certainly one of the nicest ones, with sections for adults, children, a small book store, computers w/free internet, and a makerspace. the makerspace offers free programs including a lego robotics league, coding club, and drop-in sessions for 3d printing and cricut. for the past general election, this library was also host to one of the vote centers, on the 2nd floor. it was VERY busy! there are three parking lots that surround this library, one to the east, one to the west, and one to the south (behind the bldg). sundays are free, but you must pay (or display a parking permit) mon-sat. conveniently located in the heart of downtown rwc, with easy access to 101!

I was driving through Palo Alto hoping for a cute outdoor space to spend an hour in and found this…read moregorgeous and well-kept community garden!! Each gardener gets their own bed and takes them in beautifully creative directions!! Coming at the height of summer made all the gardens look extremely prolific and beautiful. From veggies to flowers it it clear the amount of care these gardeners have for this space!

I accidentally stumbled onto this 60,000 sq. ft. patch of serenity today, and my discovery made me…read morefeel a little bit like the heroine of the children's story The Secret Garden. There was virtually no one else in the garden, and I was able to wander around uninhibited, checking out all of the garden's nooks and crannies. The garden is beautiful, and is wonderfully maintained by the city's residents -- it seems that all they ask of visitors is that they 1) not allow dogs into the beds and 2) not pick the fruit, flowers, and vegetables. I think that's entirely within reason, and I am so grateful that they allow people to wander freely through the beds, whether or not they participate in the project. It's so peaceful here! I plan to come back soon and have a picnic lunch, and then just sit on the edge of the garden and read in the sunshine. This place is magical.

I love being a BUILD mentor. Once a week, you and two other mentors meet with a group of 4-5 high…read moreschool students and help them develop a business idea. They create a PowerPoint presentation, participate in 3 showcases and submit a written business plan based on their product. This culminates into a business plan competition where they compete against other BUILD teams from nearby high schools. It's held at Stanford's GSB and is a huge accomplishment for the kiddos. My team Star Mentality came in 2nd place and it was amazing to see them present their product with poise, maturity, and humor. The memorable moments include taking them out on a Saturday looking for outfits to wear at the competition or eating dinner with them at Chili's prepping for the showcases. The kids made this an amazing experience. I've volunteered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters since high school and this is an equally awesome program. So awesome, I'm returning as an E2 mentor. I'm getting my team ready to meet a real venture capitalist in order to secure funding to start their business. If you can't commit to mentoring, volunteer to be a tutor. You'll love it!

BUILD is one of the most well funded, connected and professionally run non-profits I've…read moreencountered. I found them through the Cisco Volunteer Fair and what stood out compared to the other after-school program is their huge college acceptance rate and their approach using entrepreneurship to incentivize students that are just bouncing at school. They have branches in the East Bay and Peninsula and I know people who are very dedicated to the cause. Their Peninsula office looks like a tech startup. I signed up to be a mentor. To be a mentor is like applying to school and job all over again. You have a phone interview, need to provide references, and write essays on why you want to be a part of BUILD. They do a background check on you because you're working with children. I volunteered on the Peninsula E1 with Woodside High School paired with a co-mentor with 5 students. Jacyln, the BUILD rep, was there every day and a great resource for us and Mr Moses, the teacher was a great person to reign in the kids. Being a mentor is an exercise time, patience, frustration and exuberance while you're crafting a product, business plan and presentation with them. At the end their hard work is presented at the BPC at Stanford School of Education in a huge hurrah! For Peninsula, if you want a more established system, go to the Sequoia High. But if you want to work with underdogs and be more unscripted then go to Woodside or Carlmont High. The other mentors are very talented and dedicated to the cause. We drive an hour and a half across the bridge from work each Thursday in order to be here. We spend more time on the road we do with our mentees but it's definitely worth it. If we could do this next year we will definitely do the E2-E4 class at their main office which is closer to the 101 Freeway.

Educationally speaking, this place will bring you back in time and will give you the best…read moreexperience of all

Went to a private event there and we were able to tour the museum. There were some very…read moreinteresting displays. I liked how they showed the evolution of items over time like cameras, calculators, etc. it's a small museum but with displays worth seeing. I appreciated seeing the museum plus the attractive grounds