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Music School
Category:
Education
225 Tilton Ave
San Mateo,
California 94401
(650) 344-4263
My son totally loves the music school and the teacher Julie. (there were another teacher he loves...
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My son totally loves the music school and the teacher Julie. (there were another teacher he loves that I can't remember the name of..) I've visited gymboree and kindermusik classes prior to going to the music school. Honestly, there is absolutely no comparison. I think the teachers inspires children's love for music and sound. They are kind and patient to kids. Kids really do learn something here about music. Most importantly, they learn to love and enjoy music while feeling good about themselves.
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Peninsula Gymnastics
Category:
Gymnastics Schools
1740 Leslie St
San Mateo,
California 94402
(650) 571-7555
I have been to three birthday parties at Peninsula Gym and each time has been memorable and...
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I have been to three birthday parties at Peninsula Gym and each time has been memorable and enjoyable for my son. I understand that there are two parties at the same time, but we always end up being at the same place. The kids get to do a gymnastics routine (parents can watch but do not participate) and then there is a party room (or two, we've always been in the same room) where you can bring snacks and cake. The gymnastics routine is fun and the kids really enjoy themselves and look forward to the next party.
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You can go to The Links at Mariners Point to hone your golf skills on the driving range, or...
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You can go to The Links at Mariners Point to hone your golf skills on the driving range, or practice a short game on the chip and putt course (9 holes) they have. Or, you can do what I do and go there to have fun on the putting course. Putting courses are not prevalent, and they're very similar to miniature golf you may find at a amusement park, but you use an actual golf putter and golf ball and try to sink your ball into actual holes. I guess the idea is to simulate the green on a golf course, so you can practice your putting skills, but they designed the course such that there are hills at different places and even sand traps. The best part of the course is that they actually move the holes around on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Putting is pretty easy (but hard to be good) and anyone can enjoy it. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Vinyl Solution
Category:
Retail Shopping
151 W 25th Ave
San Mateo,
California 94403
(650) 571-0440
This record store is a nice alternative to shopping online and the big box retailers. You can find...
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This record store is a nice alternative to shopping online and the big box retailers. You can find used and new, old and current albums and CDs. The staff is helpful and the selection is good. It is nice to see that the local stores haven't been swallowed up and you can actually afford to buy something and see it in person without having to spend the full price big box prices.
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The race track is really starting to realize that kids might enjoy a day at the races too. They...
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The race track is really starting to realize that kids might enjoy a day at the races too. They recently had a day on a Sunday afternoon during a long weekend featuring Raven of the Disney Channel show That's So Raven and the kids loved it! There was lots to do after the concert, with give aways and of course, live racing. They also have Friday's alive concert series where you pay a dollar for beers, hot dogs and they offer a free concert. Other Saturdays they have promotions with free things like sweatshirts and coffee mugs. It's novel if you have never seen a horse race, and lots of the regulars are more than happy to help you learn to wager.
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Coyote Point Museum
Category:
Aquariums, Zoos & Botanical Gardens
1651 Coyote Point Dr
San Mateo,
California 94401
Coyote Point Museum was remodeled a few? years back and the animals are now housed in a more...
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Coyote Point Museum was remodeled a few? years back and the animals are now housed in a more natural settings instead of the old wood place they use to be. I really liked they new exhibits they have there.
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B Street Music is a great music store, just a little bit off the beaten path. . .it's got two...
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B Street Music is a great music store, just a little bit off the beaten path. . .it's got two floors of musical equipment to choose from for all instruments, especially strings. They also offer lessons on guitar, drums, horns and such, and you meet with instructors in the private, sound proof music rooms. Lessons are charged by the hour or half hour, and most teachers are really good with kids.
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Hillbarn Theatre
Category:
Theatrical Companies & Brokers
1285 E Hillsdale Blvd
San Mateo,
California 94404
(650) 349-6411
My husband and I love the theater, but honestly, it's too expensive at this stage in our life (I'm...
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My husband and I love the theater, but honestly, it's too expensive at this stage in our life (I'm a SAHM and we have two small children) to see a Broadway touring show in the city and to spend $30 on the sitter just for the travel time (as well as the running time of the show.) We live in Foster City and are able to have a night out for a reasonable amount and get back right after. We saw 1776 here a few years back and Tapestry last year. Usually, there is a children friendly show (Cinderella and Secret Garden are the ones I remember). I hope to take my son and daughter to Oliver in a few months. They also do a children's conservatory program, which I think is through the San Mateo Rec center or maybe through the school district.
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Coyote Point Museum
Category:
Amusement Parks
1651 Coyote Point Dr
San Mateo,
California 94401
(650) 342-3886
Coyote Point is a really nice place to visit when you want to see animals (they have a small...
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Coyote Point is a really nice place to visit when you want to see animals (they have a small "zoo"), want to be inside, or otherwise need to entertain your kids. It is really convenient to 101 and downtown San Mateo. They have summer, spring, and winter camps for kids, and "Toddler Tuesday" where there is some craft project for toddlers.
Unfortunately, there is talk of closing this museum down. I wouldn't be surprised if the local yacht club and golf course wants to take over the gorgeous land it rests on. This would be a big disservice to the kids (and adults) of San Mateo and surrounding communities.
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Going to Tower Records has been very memorable to me over the years. It used to be much harder to...
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Going to Tower Records has been very memorable to me over the years. It used to be much harder to get to, and only in the cooler parts of town. Then it was more accessible, but only the cool people worked there. Then they opened some Tower Outlets and I found some great deals. Now they have finally declared bankruptcy and I'm sad. Of course I haven't gone CD shopping much lately, but I will miss it when it's gone. Right now they have 40-60% off the stock that they have left. There are some deals to be had, but much of the full price stuff is 18.99 to start with, so even 60% off it's not cheaper than other places. Maybe you could go back just for one more chance.
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