Of course I always Yelp before I go anywhere but I found it interesting there were no recent…read morereviews for The Activity Center. We were invited to a 5 year old birthday party and it's a cool spot. There's lot of fun activities such as air hockey, basketball, a doll house. magnetic tiles, jumbo jenga tiles, foosball, a VR headset, an art room, big screen TV, and a crafts table. Yes, there's lots of stuff to run around and play with and to fit whatever interest your LO's heart desires. My LO just turned 3 so a lot of the games really weren't for her but she LOVES crafting so we spent most of the time at the craft table The art room looked cool but would be cramped if a bunch of kids ran in there There is a connected room with a long table where the kids eat and pizza and cake are served The owner and his family are super nice and helpful. One star off for no longer having a parking lot. My friend said it had been converted to an outdoor play area but we came on a day it had rained so maybe that's why it wasn't available for the party. Parking is a pain but persistence paid off and I found a spot two blocks down. Be careful of permit only parking areas I don't live in the area so I don't see myself coming often but it think it's a neat place to take your kids but I feel age 5 and over would appreciate it more

For less than $100/day per child, you can enroll your child in a day camp from 830am-5pm. They…read morealso have a 3pm or was it a 330pm option for less. You can also throw a bday party. I took 2 kids (not mine) age 7 to this camp. The facility is huge with different rooms, activity areas, and even a kitchen to make lunch as a group. The day the kids went, it was lasagna rolls. Before choosing this place, I looked at other day/summer camps like Zooga or options like Pamper N Play. I asked some questions via email and they were pretty fast in responding and being very helpful. Upon arriving, there were a couple kids who were "regulars" and all seemed happy and excited to be there. The facility looks like a very equipped community center/rec room. Clean, well maintained, a huge plethora of toys to keep a kid very busy. During the day they leave the venue to go to the beach, a local park, zip lining, etc. Seems very well run, organized, and they start the day off by having a meeting as a group to talk about the day's schedule and activities. I came to pick up the kids 15 min early and they were having such a good time, I let them play until it was time to go because they did not want to leave. Worth trying out to see if your kid enjoys it!

I have been bringing my child here since 18 months (he's 2.5 years old now). My child learned a lot…read moreof skills developmentally appropriate for his age. Parents in the playground were so impressed how advanced my kid is. The staffs are great and my kid always had a blast going to classes

Absolutely incredible space, people, and business. We just had my daughter's third birthday here…read moreand they went above and beyond-- and the kids were SO happy. To start: they were wonderful with communication before the party, with sending photos and info about the space. On the day of her party, I showed up and immediately a team of people started coming outside to bring in all of our supplies. I forgot to assemble a lot of the decorations, yet they didn't bat an eye. They started making flowers and butterflies, putting down table cloths, connecting the slideshow, and putting up decorations. They put out all of our food and beverages, and started playing with my two kids while we waited. Absolutely amazing help. During the party, the team at APEX was incredible. They planned fun activities for the kids and really met them on their level. Some of the children were jumping on the coaches as if they were best friends-- that's the kind of love they were giving. And by the end of the party, the coaches knew almost every child's name. I'm the mom and still had to question myself with names, yet they addressed every child by their name. Truly, just a very gifted and involved group of people. They are professionals in the truest sense. We are moving across the country in a few weeks, otherwise I'd immediately book my son's birthday party here. And we've done it all- soft play in our back yard, a children's museum in SM, a ball and bounce place in SM, and playgrounds, but APEX made my daughter's birthday party so special that we'd do it a thousand times over. Thank you for the wonderful memories, APEX!

Absolutely AMAZING experience for my daughter's 5th birthday! I honestly wish I had found this…read moreplace sooner. From start to finish, everything was handled for us--setup, organization, and all the little details--so we could actually relax and enjoy the day. The space was clean , fun, and perfectly run. The kids had the best time, and the staff made everything feel so easy and stress-free. If you're looking for a place that truly takes care of everything and delivers a seamless birthday party, this is it. Highly, highly recommend! Thank you Bryan, Simon, Negar and the ENTIRE staff were DELIGHTFUL to work with. Everyone that answered the phone, came to help, brought dolly car to help unload my party favors, the set up was AMAZING. They went up and beyond!!!!

We came to Ball N Bounce hoping to get last-minute tickets to see Isa from Aprende Peque on…read moreYouTube. One of the employees, I believe his name was Bryan, was incredibly kind and upfront with us. He let us know that tickets for the morning session were already sold out and wasn't sure about availability for the second session, but suggested we come back around 2 PM. We had arrived at noon, so we had about two hours to wait before trying again. A few minutes later, Bryan came back to check on us and said he would reach out to production to see if there might be any last-minute tickets available. He also mentioned he would let us know either way so we wouldn't have to wait around unnecessarily. Thankfully, production let him know that there was a possibility of extra tickets being released around 2 PM, depending on capacity. Bryan was truly so kind, helpful, and attentive throughout the whole process. In the end, we were able to get tickets, and our little one got to meet Isa and create such beautiful memories. Thank you, Bryan, Ball N Bounce, and the Aprende Peque team!

Came here for a work event, they do have several older arcade classics and pinball games, place was…read morerented out for our company so everything was free play. Here is breakdown of everything I sampled and how it all faired There was fries and chicken tenders ordered for our group, piping hot and delicious, they did have beers on tap but I opted for modelo especial that came in a can. Piping cold straight from the can Game wise they had some older classics Neo-geo arcade unit offering samurai showdown classic, mk2 arcade, street fighter alpha and dual player vr shooting game forgot the name. In all since the place was rented out we didn't have to wait on any game to play, so if you are in the area and want to relive some of your childhood again this applies to folks over 40 lol that use to beg to stay in arcade malls then this is the place for you lol. Service ***** helpful and friendly staff Ambiance **** loud due to some of the games volume almost at max, definitely nostalgic for days of prehome gaming lol

Lots of fun. I've been here a few times during the day with my kids…read more My only minor complaint is the joystick on some of the games need service. If I were paying a quarter, I'd ask for my money back, but since it's not, I was happy to just move on to the next machine.

It's a cool place where et our kids could play while you can rest . There is a snack and drink bar…read morefor kids .for the parents there if free coffee and tea that is amazing . And there is also some arcade games there it's cool!

I attended this playground for a friend's child's birthday, and unfortunately the experience was…read morevery disappointing. We arrived about 7 minutes early and were asked to wait outside because they said entering early would add extra charges to the host's bill. We waited at the door so our friend wouldn't be charged unnecessarily. When the time finally reached 5:00 PM and we tried to enter, the staff member stopped me, a guest, and told me to "make sure the host knows" that the price is $35 per child and $15 per adult. This was inappropriate and very uncomfortable. It's not a guest's responsibility to confirm pricing with the host, and putting me in that position felt unprofessional and disrespectful. Overall, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming, overly strict, and money-driven. A children's birthday party should feel warm and friendly, not stressful. I would not recommend this place for hosting or attending events. After this experience, I would personally prefer not to attend any future parties at this location, even if invited.

I brought my 10-month-old here on a Saturday hoping to see the infant play area. There's a sign…read morethat says it's for 2 years and below but some parents of older children were letting them play and some of them were so rough and almost falling or stepping on my baby. We took breaks leaving the soft play area but I wish someone was there to remind parents of the age group intended for the soft play area especially since the rest of the museum is open to the older children. This was the only section truly available for babies. I also wish there was staff wiping down the area more often or at least have sanitizing wipes available outside of the play area, especially since babies drool and spit up. I was there for 2 hours and didn't see any staff tidying up or wiping the area down. Some of the soft play sections were separated too where there would be small open spaces revealing the concrete underneath which was a little disappointing because it didn't feel so safe. The gate to close the section off kept opening up too. Aside from the issues above, my baby enjoyed himself. The soft play area is honestly small but I imagine it looks huge from my baby's perspective. There's a mirror, lots of hills and steps, and there's a little slide. He loved every second of it. He also loved the installation on the ceiling above the soft play area. Parking in the garage is free for 90 minutes I believe and it's right next to the museum. The staff at the desk are kind. You leave your strollers at the lobby in front of the front desk. There's several restrooms and there's a nursing/quiet room with 2 rocking chairs facing each other. I wish there was a privacy screen or something though because I was just nursing in front of a stranger and I would have felt more comfortable if we weren't directly facing each other haha. The rest of the museum was great. Lots of sections for older children to run around.

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience left our family extremely disappointed…read more We were visiting the children's museum, when my husband, who is a Santa Monica police officer and assigned to the area, stopped by to say hello while actively on duty and in full uniform. He entered the museum without issue, and staff allowed him inside. At no point was any "no weapons" policy explained to him. While there, the interaction between my husband and the children was honestly so heartwarming. Kids flocked to him, excited to meet a real police officer. He handed out stickers, took photos with children who asked, and created such a positive, sweet moment for families and kids. It was one of those genuinely special interactions that helps children feel safe and build positive relationships with law enforcement. Unfortunately, that moment was completely ruined when a manager approached and told him he had to leave because he was carrying his service weapon, despite being an on-duty officer in full uniform. Had this policy been clearly communicated at entry, that would have been one thing. Instead, he was allowed in, warmly engaging with families and children, only to be asked to leave afterward in a way that felt unnecessary and upsetting. I respect that businesses can have policies, but the inconsistency and lack of communication were disappointing. More than anything, it was sad to see such a positive interaction for children abruptly cut short. Experiences like these matter because children benefit from positive relationships with the people who serve their communities, whether that's police officers, firefighters, mail carriers, or other public servants. Those everyday interactions help kids feel connected, safe, and familiar with the people they see in their neighborhoods. What should have been a lovely memory and a meaningful community moment for my kids turned into an uncomfortable and disappointing experience for our family.

The good: Parking is easy here. There were many beautiful…read moreblooming trees with pink flowers. There was a soccer field with great modern turf. There's a sand area but most of the playground has the bouncy ground. There are picnic tables and benches. The park is really spacious with a wide range of playground equipment made for wheelchairs and with disabilities. It has a toddler area tactile and musical playground equipment. There's a zip line. There's a lot of shaded areas. There's a boat, space ship, tunnel, slides, rolling metal slide, balance beams shaped like balls, and so much more. It's a super inclusive playground with a diverse group of patrons as well. The bad: The parking lot had some cars that looked like people were living out of their car. There was a pee stench at the entrance. Toward the toddler area there was a guy smoking weed. The interesting: It has a LA theme with references to the observatory, freeway and more.

First of all - the pool itself is great , except recently after repairs of 3 month the water in a…read morepool became 70 degrees !!! I got hypothermia during swimming, had to leave immediately! Secondly- they allow homeless people to take shower in a locker room of a swimming pool facility!!!! Outrageous!!!!! We have to take a shower with homeless who got lice, shingles and another transmitted disease !!! we have to sit on a seats they set, sometimes they leave a poop on the seats in a locker room area !!!!!! is that acceptable for public safety?!?!?! apparently-yes!!!! I have complained to a management number of times, the answer I get is always the same : 'so what ?! unfortunately , when you come to a public place that's the risk you are going to take..."

Hosted a birthday party here for a kid. Staff was helpful, friendly and responsive with planning…read more They were great with the kids and families. Fun venue!

smallest aquarium but it was still worth a visit as you visit the pier. go on Groupon to get…read moretickets for discount!!! * you can see baby moon jellyfish and the learn of the growing systems. * touch tanks of different kinds if starfishes.

We came to Fun Play World for a three year old birthday party. The space is very nicely lit and…read morehas bright, cheerful colors throughout. It feels clean and fresh. There are plenty of unique, distinct spaces for children to play. My daughter had fun playing in the main structure, and there a smaller ball pit as well. The long table set up for the kids meal was so cute. Make sure to bring your own grip socks; they are for sale for $4 too. Insider's Tip: Ample parking in the back

If you have a child that is on the spectrum and have texture issues or has a melt down when…read moreintroducing to need things/ clothes etc. I don't recommend you come here. Their policy is they have to wear socks with grip on the bottom of them. Unfortunately they don't accommodate you if you child feels overwhelmed by wearing them. I took my son with regular socks and he cried because he didn't feel comfortable wearing the socks they provide. I explained he had a thing with unfamiliar clothes. The girl in the front refused to let him in if he didn't wear them. Unfortunately I had to leave with my son crying. I can't come back to this place . Will have to leave a place where they accept regular socks or accommodate my son with his needs.

We met Ally at the pier and she was the best vibe ever! We had so much fun at the pier she brought…read moreall vibes and encouraged us to let out creativity flow. Shes the best! So happy we ran into her today!!!

We did a date night paint night here and connected in a way we haven't in years. It was a really…read morelovely night. I'm on their website to but another night for my guys birthday.