It's really well designed with a great ambiance the people who work here are sweet lots of…read morepatience. It has a variety of candies and I have bought here they even have my old time favorites. They also custom design candy and throw parties.

Fun little shop with every kind of candy imaginable - from the sours belts and gummies my kids love…read moreto many of the candy bars and novelties I grew up with waaay back in the 1960's. Really fun to see and taste some of those again. My daughter made me pose next to the photo- op giraffe after we bought our loot. The bulk candies in the bins were weighed, and priced by the pound, and other types of candy bars and treats were priced individually. I loved the artwork on the walls done in candy, too! They offer little candy art classes and events for kids, and sell also sell toys, fun artsy accessories and kits for young girls. Very fun!

I recently moved to Long Beach and the aquarium of the pacific has been one of the places I bring…read morefamily and friends to when they come visit. The Aquarium has a variety of interactive activities and exhibits that's great for all ages. On the weekends it's pretty busy but that's to be expected. I recommend checking out Groupon to purchase your tickets, they typically have discounts for the after 3pm tickets. They also have food available to purchase at the aquarium, but we typically check out the restaurants across from the aquarium. Overall, the aquarium of the pacific is a fun place to visit and well worth the tip.

My first review was a little too critical. Having returned several times now, I've come to…read moreappreciate it for what it is. The place is a solid, enjoyable aquarium, even if Monterey still wears the crown as California's absolute best. Still, it's hard not to enjoy an afternoon wandering through the exhibits. The jellyfish gallery is a personal favorite. Watching creatures with zero thoughts bounce aimlessly across the tanks is peak therapeutic entertainment. Beyond the marine life, the staff is consistently warm and engaged, bringing great energy to every visit. Pro tip on pricing: Opting for the tax-deductible annual membership pays for itself quickly and makes casual drop-ins totally stress-free, especially on weekdays.

I came on a Tuesday morning with my 14 month old son and he absolutely loved it. We got there at…read more9am with only one other child but by the time we left at 11 it was jam packed. Someone in the reviews before me compared it to visiting a friends house with a sick play room and it's exactly that! They have everything he could ever need to stay busy for 2 hours. We were also fortunate enough to come on a day when the Bixby Knolls music teachers came to sing. What a fun interactive experience for him. I'll be back again! 10/10 for us!! Thank you Ms Maggie for the warm welcome :)

We had such a great experience at Coastal Kids Playspace! We celebrated our youngest daughter's…read morefirst birthday there, and the space made the entire event so fun and stress free for our family. The playspace was adorable, clean, and gave the kids plenty of room to run around, play, and get completely tired out Maggie was incredibly quick and helpful with all of our emails and correspondence leading up to the event. Anna was also wonderful the day of the party, helping with setup and takedown and making everything run smoothly. Our daughters (ages four and one) had an amazing time climbing, sliding, and exploring all the different play areas and playsets. It was such a fun experience watching them interact with everything. We'll gladly be back for future events!

This review is long overdue. I took my god-daughter here back in February and she absolutely loved…read moreit. It's right off of Carson Street across the street from the Town Center more so across from Sam's Club. It is hidden and it's a perfect hidden gem for little ones. It seems that you are able to have picnics and parties here of course with reservations ahead of time. The animals and the petting zoo were so sweet and the staff was very friendly. The highlight of the trip was the pony rides.

I smell like a barnyard? Of course, because I was feeding goats & sheep at Barnyard Buddies…read more For $6 admission (at the time)(Groupon deals, as well), visitors to Barnyard Buddies can feed goats & sheep, and pet various animals. Buying a medium sized container of feed was more than enough, IMHO. Visitors are required to feed only the goats & sheep from the other side of the enclosure. Without feed, visitors can enter the closure & pet/brush the animals. Besides the goats & sheep, there are 2 pigs, chickens, and in a separate enclosure, emus & a cow. No access allowed to those, however. Pony rides are an option for little kids. The ride is around an oval track. There is also a playground area to burn up some energy. A few handwashing stations on premises to stay hygienic during your visit. Barnyard Buddies is an accessible nearby barnyard experience. I was lucky enough to grow up around chickens, so I'm not new to livestock. It's my firm belief kids should be around animals, and know where their food comes from, whether it be eggs, milk and/or meat. While not a place I'd recommend traveling large distances to visit, for those nearby or whom happen to be in the area, Barnyard Buddies is a wonderful opportunity to feed enthusiastically hungry goats & sheep, and brush plump piggies. Highly recommend!

This is a fun little arcade located at Shoreline Village. We had some time to kill before dinner so…read morewe spent a little time here. It is kind of a miniature Dave and Busters with a lot of mechanical type games, some video games, and a big carousel in the middle. We played some air hockey, skeet ball, and a few "drop the claw to grab a prize" games. One of the staff members was restocking an identical machine that we were playing next to us and he gave us a wink and said he'd leave a few items in an easy position which was nice of him. Of course we took advantage of his kindness and nabbed a few small stuffed animals. To play the games, you put cash or a credit card into the token machine and get a plastic token card to use with the various games. I just put in $20 and it was a fun way to kill 20 minutes.

Create a protocol for cleaning toys/games/equipment on a regular basis. Two kids got very sick and…read morethis place was the only commonality and we're on two rides together. Current practices are in question. Parents be warned! Especially with the heat and humidity lately it's an absolute breeding ground for germs. Even the employees were sweating behind the counter.

I am still surprised at how much there is to do here and it's free entry but I would recommend…read moredonating anything you can because there's sooo much more to do than the places I've been that charge a fee. 1. Touch tank sessions 2. Puppet or movie shows 3. Kids activity area (hand puppets, books, puzzles) 4. Tours (varies by season) 5. Feeding sessions (jellyfish) 6. Learning center (ecology and recycling too) 7. Hatching shows (seasonal) 8. Live and preserved animals 9. Life size statues of animals 10. Plenty of staff and volunteers 11. Clean restrooms and water fountains 12. Live Shark eggs labeled in different times And with the new renovations, it has improved in quality, but I do miss the toy whale figures that showed size difference and the dolphin head showing echolocation. Very sad they're gone but happy to have everything else still!

Can't believe it took me 3 decades to finally come here but here we are. Cabrillo Aquarium, a free…read moreaquarium with plenty to see. They have a main exhibit hall with all sorts of marine life from the biggest moon jelly you'll ever see to little predator snails to cute baby sharks. Then, you can see the discovery center which has all sorts of bones, interactive pieces, and what not. But surprisingly, our favorite exhibit was the nursery where it's a research lab where they brew up algae, breed seahorses, and all sorts of nature preservation projects. Definitely worth a walkthrough. Did I mention it's free to come here? But you can also donate and by all means, should donate, cause this is a precious institution that should remain for future generations to come. Anyway, this was a great spot for young and old folks alike. Parking is paid, maybe like $3/hr up to a max of $9?

10/10 experience! Mark was a phenomenal instructor! He was beyond patient, helpful and…read moreprofessional. He managed a group of beginner students like a pro. I look forward to introducing others to clay work (pottery) and hoping to take more classes under Mark's attentive supervision and guidance. He made it less scary to be a complete newbie to the craft. lol

Picking up my clay piece from the Yelp elite event. People here are so friendly from staff helping…read moreus during the event up to the time my piece was ready for pick up. Corey I believe was her name was so sweet and friendly when I picked up my garlic scraper and we had such a friendly encounter. Truly recommend this place if you want to learn how to be a sculptor or maybe a special gift for yourself or someone you care about.

Amazing indoor playground with lots to do and plenty of space for kids to explore. Recently, I was…read morein Long Beach for 2 weeks so my middle kid could attend a summer dance intensive. I had my little one with me as well and I had planned to take her to the park or the beach everyday. However, I got myself sunburned and needed to take a break from the outdoors for a spell. I found Kid Town and it was a lifesaver. We met so many nice people and my daughter made lots of friends. The employees were wonderful and helpful too. They were very patient with my daughter when she wanted to try the rock wall. My only gripe is that I made the mistake of not buying the pass and ended up paying more than I could have. So worth the price!

While the place itself is a lot of fun for kids, unfortunately, our experience with the staff was…read morevery disappointing. I brought my four children here for a friend's birthday party, and on multiple occasions, the workers' attitudes made it difficult to remain calm. I have two children on the autism spectrum, ages 5 and 7. My 5-year-old son, who has mild to moderate autism, had difficulty understanding the worker's instructions for getting into the harness to climb the wall. Instead of showing patience and understanding, the worker repeatedly rolled her eyes and sighed, which was very upsetting to witness. I understand that working with children can be challenging, but I expected the staff to be more patient and accommodating, especially with children who may need additional time or assistance. Unfortunately, because of this experience, we will not be returning.

This was by far the most fun I have had on a go kart! Armahni(?) the owner was a great host and…read moretour guide. I was in town for a football event that was happening on Sunday. Since I knew I would be there all weekend, I convinced two of my friends to join me in the go kart shenanigans. Armahni(?) and his girlfriend took us around the lake and alongside the canal for an hour or so ride. The best part was when we had the chance to "put the pedal to the medal" (as my grandmother would say lol) and race each other. To actually be able to ride the karts outdoors instead of indoors, and not be on a track made the experience even better. Good times! If you haven't done this yet, you're missing out! : )

Hands down the most fun and unique thing I've done in a while !! The coordination was super easy…read moreand clear... the ride was adventurous and the guides were super fun and kind !! Would definitely come back with a larger group !!

My toddler loves playing at Pretend City. We bought a membership and visited often over the summer…read more(on weekdays). It's well maintained and kept clean in the morning. There were times staff kept putting back toys so quickly and frequently I was getting annoyed (in my head) because I had to keep getting boats and fish back out for him in the water area. I love that they switch out the sensory items in the art room throughout the month so it's a different experience each visit. Their Wonder Lab area with painting was sooo fun! It's too bad it was only seasonal. My son loves all of it - harvesting fruits and veggies in the farm, pushing his own cart in Trader Joe's, cooking in the restaurant, etc. It is truly a great, fun space for kids. Once, the CEO played in the construction area with him for a few minutes - that impressed me. They also regularly have special event days with dance and music demonstrations, author read alouds, etc. Members Only hour is the best time to visit (they open an hour early). Once 10:00 hits, the floodgates open and it's gets substantially more crowded. With all that said, we visited on a recent Sunday afternoon - never again! Every exhibit was in total disarray (every single toy on the floor and rarely even in the right zone), older kids zooming around on kid cars like scooters, a child climbing the fake fountain in the center and standing at the top (where were the parents?! No staff member present either...it was really dangerous). I've never seen Pretend City look like that before but if that's what it was like on my first visit it would scare me away! There's lots of parking but mostly in the back lot. The front lot gets full fast and many spots are reserved for other businesses. You can bring your own food/drinks to eat in their Cafe area or purchase some from vending machines. Wish they sold coffee... Again, amazing spot and 5/5 on weekday mornings. 1/5 on weekend afternoons.

The place is wonderful, filled with lots of hours of play and excitement but I definitely feel…read moreit's over priced.. if you have EBT or Wick then you can get in for $5 a person.. The man at the front desk has a ton of attitude so beware.. only reason why I left 3 stars.. he was extremely rude to me for not understanding something with the pricing.. The vending machines are expensive but it's pretty cool that you can bring your lunch. Definitely worth checking out .