An amazing family afternoon!…read more I would definitely recommend OC Zoo located in Irvine Regional park. Easy to park, very economical, only 2.00 per adult to enter. Wonderful wildlife including a Puma, Jaguar, Tortoise, Goats, bears and my favorite the tiniest falcon! Shout out to Gillian, the docent of the falcon. Amazing on her presentation of the falcon. Very knowledgeable, a true GEM of the zoo!

Let's get down to the nitty gritty…read more.. This is a great zoo. I'm not throwing and shade. However, if you are traveling from far away, or even out of state/ country, this zoo may not be your cup of tea. Here's why. They don't have a huge variety of animals here. If you are wanting to see all the animals, then you should go to the San Diego Zoo. That zoo reigns supreme of all Zoo's for Souther California. The Orange County Zoo is nice, and great. However, they don't have a huge variety of animals here. They also have lots of disabled animals. If you are looking to see healthy animals, again the San Diego Zoo is your place. Now cost wise, this zoo is way cheaper than the San Diego Zoo. That is something to consider. I think all zoos are wonderful because they house and care for animals. I do think it is worth knowing what you want to see at the zoo and then decide which one will fit your needs. That being said, The Orange County Zoo is a great zoo. It is clean and you will see some animals for a very cheap price. If you don't mind seeing animals who are being rehabilitated, this is a good zoo.

Tourist trap The…read moretrain station, area and train itself is well decorated. The ride is smooth and the employees were friendly. The price for one loop was expensive and only lasted a few minutes. It may be a good one-time visit for toddlers and small children but not worth going again. The young one did not like the ride as much as the pony ride. She found the train announcer/tour guide to talk too much and not allow kids to enjoy the views.

I've taken my child to this park quite a few times already. I like how it is somehow "isolated"…read morefrom the city although it's close to the city. The park charges $5 for all day parking. Plenty of parking, the park itself is huge and lot of activities to do. We recently went for the easter activities. They had Easter egg hunt (which you have to pay for and limit is 10 eggs per child), bounce houses, train rides, and other activities. They a photo with the bunny ($20 per pose which includes 1 printed copy). On a regular day, you can visit the OC zoo, go biking, fishing, picnic or just simply hang out. Overall, I would recommend this park for all family weekend!

Very pleasant experience overall. Sofia, Cheyenne and the rest of the staff were patient and very…read moreattentive. Our ride was short, an hour, but enjoyable. Clifford was a little feisty but we got along great in the end. I would recommend this for a gentle, relaxing walk within irvine Regional Park.

Another negative review. This place has a number of them now. Disappointing customer service. These…read morepeople have no consideration. Outdated website. Never answers phone calls, and slow email replies. They will snake you for your deposit even if you cancel months ahead of time. They want to act like they are so busy but can't open the website for cancellation. Consider Norco or Laguna Niguel for your horse riding experience

I cannot recommend this place enough! I recently hosted my daughter's birthday party here, and the…read moreentire experience was phenomenal. What stood out the most was the exceptional customer service from the owners, Mike and Mercedes. Their origin story really resonated with me--Mike started this business out of a true passion for art and community, and that dedication completely shines through in how they treat their guests. From the moment we first reached out to inquire all the way through the planning process, Mike was incredibly accommodating and responsive. The venue itself is awesome. It's a really cool, beautifully decorated space that instantly makes you feel creative. They offer a wide selection of projects to choose from, and the team gives you fantastic attention and guidance throughout the entire event. We had a wonderful experience and I am already planning to come back to host future events here. If you are looking for a great venue and unique experience with amazing owners, this is it!

I'm terrible at art but have fun creating something I can bring home, and had a joyful time with my…read morefriends. There were 6 of us in our group, 3 decided to work on cavas and 3 on making mugs. We all had a very good time, and found it was surprisingly relaxing when we focused on art! Our assistant, Rayn, was super nice and helpful, she tirelessly getting us refills of colors we needed and answered our many dumb questions.

The staff was very helpful and friendly. It was not crowded. We had lots of space between families…read more We ordered a pizza and that with the obstacle course were our favorites! We will definitely be back soon!

My family (family of 4) had a blast here! We stayed there for about 6 hours. We did the obstacle…read morecourse twice and rented 2 kayaks while we were there. Bought 3 food items and a gatorade. But we spent alittle over $300 there on everything! There is a $35 or $45 entrance fee depending on when you come. It's just to come inside the lagoon. If you want the obstacle course it's an additional $10 per person for 55 mins (super short). If you want to kayak, use the aqua bike or use the paddleboard it's an additional $10 per equipment/item. There is a kiddie area for small and young children. They DO NOT allow outside food or drinks except water! There is a small shop that sells misc. items, snacks & drinks (overpriced). They also had a foodtruck inside that was expensive and the meals didn't come with drinks. They do have plenty of staff and lifeguards there. The entrance fee should of been $15-20. The obstacle course atleast 90-120 mins instead of the 55 mins. Wish the foodtruck came with drinks and was a bigger portion.

My group recently played Edeline and Cloud Escapes' newest room, Kapow Comics. We also had the…read moreopportunity to experience 49 Boxes earlier this year, a unique pop-up event that left a lasting impression. One thing Cloud Escapes does differently from many traditional escape rooms is that they let the story drive the puzzles. Their rooms tend to be very experience-focused, with each puzzle moving the narrative forward. That was especially true in Edeline, where the story felt like the heart of the room. Kapow Comics takes a slightly different approach. While it still has a strong theme, it leans more heavily into the puzzles themselves! The game starts the moment you arrive at the door. Be ready to pay attention from the very beginning. As for 49 Boxes, it's not really an escape room at all. It's a collaborative puzzle experience created by members of the magic community. There are six tables, and depending on where you're seated, you'll encounter a completely different set of mystery boxes. The tables work together to open the collective 49 boxes and ultimately solve one final reveal. It was such a clever concept, and I loved how it encouraged collaboration between complete strangers. Cloud Escapes continues to experiment with different styles of immersive puzzle experiences, and I appreciate that they're willing to take creative risks rather than sticking to the same formula. This escape room company is a must go!

I recently played Edeline and The 49 Boxes here…read more Edeline is a story driven escape room. This experience is heavily based in storytelling and lighter on puzzles. It's not your typical California style Escape Room. It's interesting and unique and a little bit scary. The 49 Boxes is not an escape room at all actually, it is an experience that pops up on Saturdays in the lobby of Cloud. This is created by members of the Magician community and also heavily focuses on storytelling as well as Magic and puzzles. This is a public experience where you form community while experiencing the magic of the evening. You work together to open boxes that lead to one final box that will finally be opened after all these years. It's an incredible night, but definitely not an escape room. It is not an experience where you puzzle hard and fast either it is a community building, shared experience among the guests to create memories and wonder.

*Be aware of Rattle snakes out on the deeper walking trails during this season*…read moreThis is a fantastic park for families, parties, and individuals who love walking their dogs. Heads up, entrance fee/parking is $3 on weekdays and $5 on weekends. There is so much to see and do here! Snack Bar, Pony rides, a train that travels around the inner part of the park, horseback riding lessons (3rd party company), picnic areas, bike rentals, and giant wheel floating tricycles on the pond! To walk their inner perimeter pathways, where all the trees are, it's about a mile out and a mile back. If you have kids, they will love looking for the ground squirrels or wild peacocks, the train, ponies and more! There is so much wide open grassy space close to parking. There are several parking lots scattered all throughout the park. So you are always close to your care and nature. This last week, I walked a dog every day there and 3 outs of the 5 days, i encountered a rattle snake, not a big deal and it is after all...nature! Theirs was out on the more extensive hiking and walking trails beyond the main area. During spring and summer, it is good to carry a stick to help deter the snakes. I also would not use headphones out on the trails for this reason. Stay alert, and you will stay safe. If you have any concerns, always check in with a park ranger! It can get crowded on the weekends, specifically afternoons when a lot of parties and family gatherings are happening.

Kind of out there but surprisingly big park with a decent amount of things to do. Despite its name…read moreits not really in irvine i think, rather like 15 minute from northwood? On the outskirts. Went to browse and didn't see any fish, lots of parking around and decently fast entry. Parking free on Tuesday for farmers market, just let them know at the gate. The farmers market is small but they have a lot of food options, the fruit stand in the front is more expensive than the other irvine markets but super sweet fruits. The food stalls here are a lot more hospitable and small business/making connections. The park itself has quite a few equestrian places, a small booth near the pony area that takes cash for pony rides and sells tickets for a small train, bathrooms in that area too. Lots of nice grass around for picnics. Overall it was a nice place to walk with a variety of activities to do.

My fiancé and I visited the park for a day and spent a good chunk of our time on some rented…read moreequipment. Signs were easy to read and follow to find the rental house. The staff was very nice and friendly. They even helped us take pictures, talked to us with tips as first time riders, and helped us get on the equipment. We first used the tandem bike (bike with two seats back to back). We thought it would be a fun and funny way to ride around the park, and it didn't disappoint. There's definitely a learning curve to riding it, and I was not the best at keeping us steady. Whoever is in the front will need to do a lot of the balancing. We were able to get an hour on the bike for $20 I believe. This also came with a coupon for the paddle boats, which we rented out next. The paddle boats are these bikes you can ride out on the small lake. The entrance is right to the side of the bike rental. We got a discount after showing our receipt from the previous rental and we're able to hop on super quick. The boat seats two adults or three children. It was really fun to paddle along for the 30 minutes we got. Learning how to maneuver it was a bit tricky since turns weren't always as smooth, but going backwards seemed to get more momentum (just a tip). Overall, the staff was super friendly, helped us get on and off, offered to take some pictures of us, and made sure we had a great time!

Paddle boat rental, 22 bucks for 30mins which I thought was more than enough time. Shaded area are…read moreon the edge for the lake. Overall a cool experience but once is enough. There isnt much of a view once you get around.