Women's restroom on the right side is the one that is usually open. It only has 1 out of 5 working…read moretoilets. It's been this way for months!!! (over a year, actually) And the ADA Bathroom Stall is unusable to anyone who needs to use it because there is NO DOOR. It's gone missing. How does that happen? Anyhow, one would normally think that it is a violation to have no usable ADA accessible restroom stall ... however in today's time, 2025, is it possible that the Americans with Disabilities Act has been defenestrated? (They rarely open the women's restroom on the lift side; door is always closed/locked. This restroom has more functional toilets.... but it is rarely open for use. Like 99.9% of the time, the cleaner & more functional left side women's restroom is closed.) Problems in the right side women's restroom include : -- Only 1 fully working stall out of 5 stalls total. -- No usable ADA accessible restroom stall. -- 1st stall is unusable : closed "out of order" (closed for many months). -- 2nd stall is unusable : has missing toilet seat & the door does not lock. -- 3rd stall is unusable : closed "out of order" (closed for many months). -- 4th stall has working toilet & the door locks. -- 5th stall is unusable (large ADA stall) : has NO DOOR. In summary : Only 1 working toilet stall out of 5. Four out of five stalls are not fully functional (including the ADA stall). So the weird thing is that this rest area had been closed for a few weeks during the last month or two. After it reopened , NONE of the issues in the women's restroom were resolved. What did they do during all that time it was closed and blocked off to cars? .

It's a beautiful spot. No doubt the entire highway 280 is. And the rest stop itself looks OK but…read morethere's really nothing here. They don't have any sodas anymore or any snacks. Maybe they just wasn't business for that. That's fine. But the bathrooms. I've been coming here for years when I'm driving by and need to use the bathroom and stuff is out of order for months and months and even years either a faucet doesn't work. One of the urinals now is out of order and has been for months. The hand dryers don't work and when they don't work, it will be a year or two. Maintenance is pretty bad.

This is our stop!! We stop here on every trip to the bay. I ideally drive this far and then my…read morehusband drives us over the bridge and through the maze. I'm not a fan of all that switching of freeways and all that traffic. I've driven it before, but if he's with me he takes over. In my mind I drive halfway. As I said this is our stop. It has everything we need. Plenty of parking. It's always a busy stop but never jammed packed. The truck park on the straight away while the cars park in the lot. The rest stop has two sets of bathrooms. Two for men and two for women and a unisex bathroom . There is always a free stall. This time I walked into the bathroom on the right and a pigeon greeted me so I exited as I didn't want an audience as I did my business. The bathroom on the left was a mess. Either 5 stalls didn't flush or the toilets were backed up. I choose the 6th stall and went in piece. They had 4 rolls of toilet paper. Two were brand new but hard to unravel. One roll was empty and the last had just enough toilet paper for my needs. The rest stop also has picnic benches and a grassy area for kids to run around on, or as a public toilet for your furry friends. If you need a stop I highly suggest this stop.

Only my second time stopping here, but the view is amazing. California roadside rest stops are a…read moremixed bag. Some are beautiful, some are utilitarian. This one has interesting architecture and a phenomenal view. The property is huge with picnic tables down the hill, accessible by stairs or ramp. Felt odd taking pics in the actual restroom, but that is the primary function of the place. Apologies to anyone grossed out.

Adorable little country store right off Highway 1! Nice wine selection and thank goodness they are…read moretaking masking seriously during the pandemic. Great place to stop and get supplies during a roadtrip. Please support this small business!

Place blows went in bought a 12 pack and 2 Yerba mates, eggs, and some ice and it cost $75. Asked…read morethe guy for a refund and he said he couldn't refund it.

Closed!! No rest area available!!…read more Under construction but no time frame of reppening!

Clean Neat Large dog…read moreare. Please pick up after your dog. Strong pet odor. Funny three pay phones. Have not seen one in a while. 50 cents to place a call.

Located at Simoneau Plaza (aka the downtown Monterey Transit Plaza, where the buses stop). Not bad,…read morebut is it worth $179,000? I guess time will tell. My first visit was rather uneventful. When you first open the door, it seems kind of space agey, but once you're in there, it's pretty much your typical urban, stainless steel toilet experience. Giant roll of of t.p. and hand sanitizer pump included. Someone had opened up the toilet paper dispenser for ease of viewing. Roomy and well ventilated, if a bit drafty. Seemed pretty clean, though I didn't have a UV light handy. For more info. on the loo: http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/blogs/news_blog/portland-loo-arrives-to-monterey-s-simoneau-plaza-it-s/article_510577a8-bd3b-11e4-b9b5-ef14a8051fb5.html

We have been meaning to go to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center for a while. We stopped by on…read moreour way back from Sausalito. It was really busy and there isn't a ton of parking. Luckily, people were coming and going constantly. So we were able to get a parking spot right by the welcome center. Once you park you have to pay for how long you intend to park there. We thought we would need only 45 minutes, which worked out perfectly. It was a little over $3 for 45 minutes. The welcome center is big inside and offers information about the bridge's history, science, and engineering through displays, photo's and videos. They sell tons of souvenirs all related to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. I found a nice navy blue zip-up hoodie that I bought for myself. Checkout was fast and easy and all the employees were very nice and helpful. You can get a lot of nice photos, outside, of the Golden Gate Bridge. We took a few selfies. There is a coffee shop called the round house cafe across from the welcome center that sells coffee, beverages and food. There are also public restrooms available there. It was a beautiful day to be out there. The view of the bridge was so clear and beautiful.

Even though I grew up here, my whole life, I've actually never been to this particular game…read morewelcoming center! Lol since my sister-in-law was visiting from Florida, we decided to do the tourist thing and take her to other iconic places in San Francisco!! There's a day pass parking spot. You can get a lot of people end up getting dropped off by Uber or to buses. Since there were three of us, my boyfriend stayed in the car as we walked around and took pictures! Then we rotated so we didn't have to pay for the parking pass. Lol. We never went in the gift shop so I never looked, but I could see from the outside. They had a lot of the iconic San Francisco paraphernalia along with books and historical references and kids toys and items for purchase. The view was really nice and there's a cool lookout spot where if you can get the angle right it looks like you're on top of the cloud. We waited in line to take the pictures we have of the bridge, everybody was really polite as they all waited in little groups behind and lined up down the walkway. Lol granted there were some influencers around and they spent about five minutes, taking poses and doing dances in front of us, but I guess that's what they do for the gram?! Hee

For the ladies (and I assume the men) there are two stalls, one for mobility-impaired folk, both…read morelock. There is a paper towel dispenser, but no 'save the environment' hand-blower to dry the hands. Cold water dribbling from what looks like a water fountain spout is available for a weak hand wash, but, hey, it's better than a kick in the pants. Narrow and small, three is certainly a crowd, but thank goodness the darn thing was open! Location: on JFK, west of Chain of Lakes Dr.

They have moved their office closer towards Downtown. Jennifer was amazing and set me up for…read moreinteresting places to explore in the surrounding area. I definitely recommend stopping by to get the vast amount of brochures available.

Having been born and raised in the area, it really wasn't necessary for us to stop here but it was…read morea nice rest stop to determine what we were going to do for the remainder of the day in Monterey. The lake nearby is called Lake El Estero, and is surrounded by El Estero Park. Located within the park is the famous Dennis the Menace park. El Estero Boating is located on the shore of the lake opposite Dennis the Menace Park and is where you can rent a paddle boat. What's nice is from the visitors center you can see both the paddle boat area and the Dennis the Menace Park so you can easily map out, and plan your day. With so much to see and do in Monterey I can see why at times it could be overwhelming to a person visiting the area. So this place is designed for a visitor who just doesn't know where to start. We did not go inside the building but I enjoyed the scenery behind the building. The Monterey County Visitors Bureau provides you with all the information you need about visiting the Monterey Peninsula. They have information on individual attractions, hotels, and restaurants. I heard they sometimes have coupons available too. The staff is there to provide guidance and give directions to locations throughout Monterey County. They are open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They are closed on major Holidays such as Thanksgiving, December 25, January 1 and Easter Sunday. I can see how a family can easily spend a pleasant day at the park surrounding Lake El Estero. There were plenty of geese, seagulls, and ducks swimming around in harmony. We were only there a short while but there is a walking path that goes entirely around the lake. Along the walking path there is a unique exercise course with equipment and instructions. Plenty of benches and grass to have a little picnic. Just be aware that the birds can be a bit aggressive and I believe you are not permitted to feed them by law. There is a dog park and I believe there is also a skate park for skateboarders. Dennis the Menace park has always been a favorite with the kids with their one-of-a-kind fun playground equipment. Admission is free however the paddle boating rentals do have a fee. The last time I checked you can rent a paddle boat for a half an hour or an hour. In conclusion, if you are a visitor of the Monterey Peninsula, and are not sure where to go, this is the perfect place for you!

Going down the winding roads to or from Half Moon Bay? You should check out this store. It has a…read morerustic look outside and is in an old building. Looks like a part of the scenery from a western. Inside, there is a wide assortment of goods, including an impressive deli counter, with many prepared foods. There is a soda and water shelf, and you can get your soup,milk,meat,,vegetables and other groceries as well. There are some good baked goods here. You will also find a rack of souvenir tee shirts from the area, so you may find a great gift here. The coffee is conveniently located, and you can get coffee,chai, hot chocolate, or a combination.

Cute little local store to get you out of a pickle if you need anything to cook up a quick meal…read more Their sandwiches are pretty good and their drink selection is plentiful. Has an attached gas station next to it to keep you going on your 35 x 84 adventures

We loved going to the McCormic House!!! The host's description was very accurate, as well as the…read morepictures. It felt like we were stepping back in time about 100 years--visually. so many cute touches. The queen bed was comfortable! At night, we could here the owls hooting to eachother. After having coffee in our room, we strolled in to town, which small and photogenic. Restaurants are walking distance. I love the back yard! It is full of surprises. If you like nature, you should checkout out. The room is on the second floor with a steep stairway which could be difficult for someone in a wheelchair. We are looking forward to our next adventure in Pescadero, and staying in the McMormic House.

Lisa Tune and Hubby Mauro are the adorable couple who bought and renovated this gorgeous California…read moreHistoric Landmark 1870's home. Lisa is this most friendly and thoughtful of hostesses and has lovingly put together an upstairs suite (each of 2 rooms sleeps 2 adults, and possibly, one child) full of homey details. It's sort of upscale English/Americana Country Chic with many thoughtful features with the guest in mind. I immediately felt at home: it was quiet, the energy was blissful and we had two great nights. The room was soothing, large, full of awesome reading material and no distractions from outside or the room next door. My man is a vegetarian and we came with a cooler full of eating options. We didn't know, but the room comes well-stocked with Peet's (YES PEET'S!) coffee and Tazo teas. We didn't need our hastily packed paper plates, cups or utensils, because real china, silverware and many other little snacks were provided (free of charge). What a find! For those of your picky Yelpers, there is no "breakfast" at this B&B, but instead they leave you with nice biscuits/scones to accompany your free coffee or tea. You are within one block of the entire downtown Pescadero town, and naturally, you probably want to eat at Duarte's anyway. I believe it has a 2 night minimum for one room at $98/night, other arrangements, see website or call Lisa. I will definitely be back, and after checking into the other B&B's available in Pescadero, that this is the best priced, more welcoming place from Marin to Silicon! ~ Ms. Ali