Location: 501 Main St, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Accessibility: Very accommodating Michelin star rated restaurant well known for their good service and awesome food. The head chef has toured around to learn different cuisines and learned under some notable figures in the cooking industry. Majority, if not all, of the ingredients are either locally and/or sustainably…

Accessible: mostly Location: Milpitas California Great Mall The Imaginarium is a lights display meant to be enjoyable for all ages. Started by a Chinese woman that put on lantern shows, it makes use of both modern technology and her past experience to create an unforgettable event. While the event has multiple locations, I visited the…

Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds Accessible: yes The 626 Night Market is an Asian street fair. Originally from the 626 area code, it is now so popular that it happens all the way at the county fairgrounds twice a year. Everything from food that would be nostalgic for Asian cultures, to anime products that would make…

Location: 476 Flurry DR Livermore California (residence) Contact: (669) 245 8150 Accessibility: N/A A local bakery of Livermore. Certified and often a stall at the farmers market. European in root but modern and adorable. An assortment of both sweet and savory treats are available for purchase. The prices are also shockingly reasonable. The entire box…

Accessible: yes Alden Lane Nursery is a plant nursery located in Livermore California. A hidden gem that is pleasant to visit on good weather days. The business sells everything from indoor and outdoor plants to fountains and gardening supplies. It’s a very large property that can be separated into very distinct sections: a gift shop,…

Accessible: slightly A quaint little garden with a traditional tea house. Not that big of a place but has some scenic spots. They serve both food and drinks in an open air tea house. There’s also a gift shop with traditional ceramic ware among other things. Both the tea and food available are super yummy.…

Accessible: mostly This huge garden was impressive even with it being winter still. It covers a lot of ground and is divided into multiple smaller gardens representing different temperate regions from around the world. It’s possible to see plants from Asia from the comfort of a pagoda or relax under redwoods. Open spaces of lawn…

Accessible: Yes The California Academy of Sciences is not just a college as the name implies. Instead, it is a hybrid of aquarium, zoo, research center, and science museum. I have been here many times and there is always something cool to see. The aquarium on the lowest level of the Academy can rival the…

Accessible: very I visited here with a good friend and very much enjoyed visiting. The building is separated into five sections: a central room, two side wings, and two end rooms on the end of both wings. Each room represents a type of tropical environment or to display the beauty of tropical plants. There are…

Location: 163 Neal St, Pleasanton, CA Accessible: Yes (with alternative entrance) I have been here twice; once for a bridal shower and again for my birthday. The front entrance has steps but entering through the mini garden allowed entry without steps (even if just a bit bumpy). Staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is…