Tam Tu Metta Buddhist Temple (Vietnamese style) in Morgan Hill, CA is definitely for people who…read moreenjoy walking around cultural sites underneath the hot sunshine and love visiting beautiful photo spots. The place has been closed for so long, especially during pandemic, but they are open to the public daily. Found a sign that shows open daily 9am-5pm these days. Only the main building is closed during weekdays, but open on weekends. Free parking & free admissions. Parking lot is wide and spacious. EV friendly. They are still doing renovations and maintenance work, but it's definitely worth visiting, especially if you like beautiful temples and views onsite. You can take and snap as many photos at the landscapes and buildings as desired. Plants and flowers are gorgeous. There's a small fruit stand across the street if you want to buy something nearby. Overall, cultural sites are beautiful landmarks, especially in California. Vietnamese Buddhism culture has grown and it gets even more exciting during important holiday celebrations. I'm really glad that the Tam Tu Metta Buddhist Temple is open now.

The experience here was amazing. I had the opportunity to go on a one on one retreat with my…read moreinstructor and take in the temple statues, design and garden and ponds! And temple cat. Enso forever, Free parking and entry. Beautiful garden and buddha statue. A must visit really.

Small temple in Morgan hill ran by female monks. Everything is spacious and they had a nice koi…read morepond.

Very small temple in san Martin. I was there on the first day of the lunar new year . Quiet too…read moremany people's so I can't take many pictures. I will come back another time

Driven by a desire to visit this peaceful monastery, we drove 75 miles yesterday only to be met…read morewith total disappointment. The main entrance was completely chained up, and the grounds looked entirely deserted. While there are older mentions of a multi-year reconstruction project started around 2022, it is deeply frustrating that there is no current signage, status update, or warning for visitors. Their official website is primarily in Vietnamese, and the limited English sections make no mention whatsoever of a total public closure. If you are planning a trip here, please be warned that it appears closed to the public with no clear timeline for reopening or completion. I sincerely hope the temple management updates their online English platforms soon so other travelers don't waste hours on a long drive.

This Vietnamese buddhist temple is a great meditation center set on Mount Madonna in Watsonville…read morewhere the street ends on Summit Road, a scary drive for sure with seemingly endless twists and turns. When we got to the top, the sign said "closed due to construction work" but the gate was open, so we entered, and there was plenty of parking and we found several other visitors on site as well. The monastery and surrounding area were beautiful with tall trees, lots of greenery, so many buddha statues large and small, peacocks, deer, a gazebo, a restroom, areas for worship and prayer, and a dining area where we were invited to share a meal with the monks. But the place seemed lacking in maintenance and cleanliness, even considering that it was "under construction". To make matters worse, flies and mosquitos were abundant making it hard to have a snack outdoors. Also, though the animals on site added some charm to our visit, the cawing of the birds was relentless during the hour we were there. Besides that, the main draw was still the quietude in our surroundings. With the current "under construction" condition, I'm not sure it's worth the scary winding roads required to get here. That being said, it's a lovely place to visit, and I would certainly return on better days.

Beautiful place to visit hidden between redwood trees. Very quiet I would go back again whenever in…read moretown.

Very nice old place with friendly staff, this temple is clean and serene. Lovely environment to…read morevisit and contemplate life for a while.

Come as you are. That gave me a different feeling and meaning. You are there to worship and give…read morethanks. I found a new home. Pastor Bernal and his wife are amazing and the clergy and congregation are phenomenal.

Amazing folks and welcoming . Come just as you are and feel accepted…read more Been there since launch .

Beautiful mosque, inshallah they will continue to grow and develop into a larger community center…read more They are very good people and an amazing community to come pray with and I will definitely be returning

It's odd for me to review a church, because:…read more 1) I'm agnostic, probably leaning towards Atheist on a bad day. Um. Yeah. 2) I don't ever go to church anymore. The last time I went with my aunt I laughed so hard I had to sprawl out across a few seats and lay down to hide it. 3) I hate church. 4) Repeat 1-3. It's especially weird that I'm reviewing this one, because I was raised Catholic. Crazy European Catholic. Nuns all over the place. But I suppose when my mom realized my much older brother was Atheist anyway, she saw it as a lost cause and gave up on me. Now my younger brother is Atheist as well. However, my school friend/neighbor went to this church, and brought me as a guest once. I was a little more naive (I don't know if that's a good word...?) when I was younger, and hadn't really come to any religious conclusion. I don't think anyone ever does, though. So I went to this church and enjoyed it for what it was worth. I found out that my friend Amanda from school on the complete opposite side of town, whom I hadn't seen in forever, went to this church. Not only that, her grandparents ran the whole thing. Her grandma was the sweetest lady I'd ever met. I imagine she has passed away, so I'm not sure what happened with the church. I think her family runs it. But this is the only church I ever enjoyed THAT much. They constantly had activities. We got to bake weird cookies, sing songs that aren't boring or insane. And they picked us all up in a huge van and genuinely cared about each and every one of us. And you knew EVERYONE. I hate churches that are so large and impersonal. This church was not like that whatsoever.

I have been attending Bernal since 2006. Here's why we love it:…read more1) the leadership - values prayer, humility, transparency and are just down to earth and God focused 2) Sunday morning - teaching through the bible, excellent worship, community 3) Community - kind, loving community with servant hearts. My family has been blessed by the support we received over the last year+ as I battle cancer 4) Focus on serving our community and missionary support 5) My kids are loved there and growing in Jesus P.S. In response to Kai's review, it sounds like she may have attended many years ago. I never met Amanda or her family and I've been there awhile, so I am guessing that it may have been before the current leadership. The history of the church is pretty neat to hear about. There has been such a legacy of faith and prayer that has seen the church through periods of growth, decline and then renewal.

I thought I came here by accident, it was no accident! I been to so many churches before coming to…read moreGateway. THIS IS THE ONE ! Gateway city Church changed my entire life. I'm so very blessed to have found it.

Gateway City Church Hollister (formerly Hillside) is a sound doctrine, worship filled and Holy…read moreSpirit driven church. Very family oriented, and Kids City is a safe place for your children. Volunteers are fully background check. I've been a part of GCC for over 7 years and transferred over to the Hollister campus from the main church in SJ. Since I have been here since May 2023 I have seen such a wonderful leading team under Pastor D'Andre & Jenn. All the volunteers are such loving and wonderful people to not only know but also volunteer along side them. If you are looking for sound church, a place of restoration for yourself and/or your family, check out Gateway Hollister and plan a visit soon!