Stopped by today, on a Monday. The parking stall wheel stops are still AWOL - maybe they will never return? There was a nice-looking Rivian juicing up at the Chargepoint spot, not far from a Model Y with very aggressive-looking shoes!
This thread doesn't have many photos of the immediate area, so I thought I would post a few.
The SC is located in what is called the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Within the park are the Sundial Bridge, restaurants, and a museum.
The Sundial bridge is a fun diversion, and I've visited it a couple of times. Always a nice walk, and only about 5 minutes from the SC.
There is a pleasant café next to the bridge, the Branch House Riverfront Bistro. Indoor and outdoor seating. They serve light fare and coffee, of course, but there are also beer and wine on the menu. They are open 7am until 8 pm.
There are restrooms outside of the bistro, and they are clean.
Next to the bistro is the Turtle Bay Museum, which looks geared towards kids and families. During this time of year they are closed on Mon/Tues, so I was unable to enter.
Also located nearby is the Sheraton Hotel and the Mosaic Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You would have no trouble burning 30 minutes here while waiting for your vehicle to charge! And if you are traveling with kids, I think there is plenty here to keep them interested, too. If you think you might be planning a stop here, I encourage you to look online to get more details about the park and concessions.
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