I had the pleasure of visiting the Brady Bunch house replica and it was a blast. Tgey remodeled…read morethis home so authentically. It truly represents the Brady Bunch home in the series. I won a trip to meet some of the stars from the show. I didn't know which ones would be there beforehand. Barry Williams and Christopher Knight gave a truly heartwarming tour of the home. They had the bicycles thr kids rode in the backyard. They had the Brady Bunch dunk tank thing. The home had the same carpet that was used in the show. Every detail is so thought out. A lady owns this home and has done an amazing job preserving the treasured memories of this home. They are about to start doing private tours for the public. I highly recommend the tour.

Go back to 1973! This was like walking into my childhood! Highly recommend for anyone who grew up…read morewatching the Brady Bunch. We loved finding all the little details, like the letter pinned to Marcia's bulletin board from Davy Jones - Remember who was president of his fan club? For a 90 minute self-guided tour of the whole inside of the house and the backyard, go to https://thebradyexperience.com. The cost is a fundraiser for doggies. They say this is the second most photographed house in America, second only to the White House. Now you can take photos inside too!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

I visited this museum while on vacation for the Christmas holiday. The exhibits were nice but I was…read morea little disappointed not to see any African American shows produced by Warner Brothers included in the exhibits. I saw exhibits of Gilmore Girls, Friends, The Big Bang Theory and Full House. As an African American I can honestly say I have never watched any of these shows. It would have been nice to see exhibits of The Fresh Prince or Family Matters just to name a few. P.S. (there was an exhibit of Roots 1977 in the exhibit - Chicken George's hat, pipe and scarf) Really WB?

You either need to be on those VIP studio tours, work here, or have a guest pass to visit this…read moremuseum. Right near the heart of the WB lot, this museum usually rotate the props in and out every so often. I came here when they had a variety of items on the first floor, including their signature films and current TV shows. In 2014, in recognition of the 75th anniversary of Batman, the entire first floor now features costumes and props from all the Batman films, from the Chris Nolan trilogy to the older films featuring Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer (remember him? hehe). What has also changed is that they now allow cameras and photos to be taken. Before the Batman anniversary, you would have to store your camera and purse in their complimentary lockers before perusing the museum. Now, pictures are welcomed (though I think flash is frowned upon). The entire second floor is still devoted to Harry Potter, down to the working Sorting Hat that will place you in one of the 4 houses in Hogwarts. You get to sit on a stool in front of everyone and the hat is placed on your head as it muses where to sort you. I got placed in Gryffindor! :) Given the choice (I've visited both as part of the VIP tour and with a guest pass), I definitely liked visiting on my own since the VIP tour gives you about 15 minutes to go through both floors -- not enough time! When I was here to view the new first floor of Batman items, at least 3 tour groups went through the museum in the time I was here (you can hear the tour leader holler out the name of the group to get them rounded up to the golf cart).

This was one of the best horror maze attractions ever. Spectacular and long mazes. I do HHN, Dark…read moreHarbor, Knotts scary, Delusion almost yearly and this is still one of the ones I thought killed it. I desperately want them to do it again.

I wish it came back. It was one of the best horror mazes I've been to. My favorite maze was from…read morethe nun.

Phenomenal earth day visit to the gardens. It's a peaceful way to experience the naturalness of…read moreOjai. We met so many pleasant workers, visitors, and resident artists along the way.

Taft Garden and Nature Preserve is one of the most beautiful places I've visited in my long life…read more The peace and beauty is enhanced by the limited number of daily visitors. It is possible move about the multiple trails at your own pace self guided, or join tours (when offered) to learn about the Plants, Birds, Geology, and Art. The garden is tucked away, and for me getting there and back to Ojai proper was a big part of the magic of the visit. Thank you to all who created and maintain Taft Garden and Nature Preserve.

Quality interactive kid participation on a community services scale. Lots to see and do for all…read morechildren. Wonderful Staff helped get the time card process rolling. So many displays that tell a story and invite participation! Wonderful! Keep up the great educational work. Thank you The Groeniger's

I was really excited to bring my toddler here because she loves indoor playgrounds/children's…read moremuseums. This place is huge but it is chaotic (I went on a Sunday morning). There were a lot of different areas but it was hard for my daughter to actually do anything because the areas were packed and a lot of the items were missing from the areas due to kids moving them around. That's understandable -kids will be kids- but because there were so many kids the staff couldn't keep up with putting the items back in the designated areas. For example, we went to the "mail room" there was literally no mail in it. We went to the tool/building area and there were literally no tools and not enough building materials to build anything. This was pretty much every area we went to. The amount of kids also made it super overstimulating for my daughter. Normally when we go to these kinds of places it's calm and she is actually able to learn, play, interact etc. Lastly, it's expensive. Normally when we go to these kinds of places an adult is included when paying for a child to enter. Here, you have to pay for an adult and child ticket - so it was 44$ for the both of us. Totally not worth the price when it is so overrun.

Friend got 4 guaranteed tickets for today (Aired 9/14/10)…read more Guest were Ken Jeong & Audrina Patridge Buddy went early in the morning to pick up the tickets, we got 7-10 NICE! So we got there at 2:30 like we were supposed to and there wasn't very many people there. Parked, checked in with security and let the waiting game begin. About 430 they started letting people in- man there's a lot of walking...... There's also a dress code that isn't really enforced - the email clearly states "business casual" and unless I'm mistaken, flip flops & shorts are not "business casual". I would stress to the ladys to wear some comfortable shoes & bring a jacket. I thought I was able to man up and take the cold inside the studio, but it was FREEZING! i had to sit on my hands to keep em warm (whenever we werent clapping which wasnt often( There is security check again once you cross the street, its a metal detector, no biggy unless your packing some weapons. George doesnt really interact with us at all, Ive been to tapings where the stars would talk to us during the commericals and such, but George isnt like that - he acts like hes above us. Even though he says hes one of us blah blah blah. Hes definately not down for the people like he says he is. MASPOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING A JACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRING A JACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had the honor of accompanying my on again off again boyfriend to see him play on the Lopez show…read more (played bass guitar with reggae artist Shaggy.) The staff were amazingly nice and hospitable and seemed to be overall very happy people. The shows producer John Stewart came over and chatted while I was waiting for the band to finish rehearsing, I later discovered that he is Kristin Stewart's (from Twilight) father. I also met the air guitar champion of the world and he was super nice and funny too. I had an awesome time and was surprised by how nice everyone was! (You know how Hollywood blows people heads up...) Disappointed the show has been cancelled...

This trail is for moderate hikers, this isn't your grandma's hiking trail…read more Some parts are more sketch than others. Wear the right shoes! I saw children wear crocs and yeezy slides scaling the mountain. To each their own. Make sure to bring water and a backpack. The loose rocks and incline make the trail somewhat dangerous. Enjoy the top and leave some wisdom in the box. And definitely take LOTS of pictures.

I honestly do think this is one of the best hikes in LA...but...Hiker beware!!! And be prepared!!!…read more I have done this hike many a time esp before covid and during. It got me thru most of the pandemic. Then they shut it down. :-( It's been reopened. :-) This hike is no joke -- expect a lot of elevation gain, very uneven ground with rocks and loose soil, and def an elevated heart rate bc it'll make you work for the views it rewards. For a good hiker -- it's amazing. But I have also hiked it and seen people unprepared, ill equipped, and out of shape be helicoptered out because there is no way for paramedics to reach you with those inclines so hike beware. Wear good hiking boots or shoes with tread, bring water (gets super hot in summer!), bring a camera for the views, and be respectful of the neighborhood up there bc people live near the trail. Happy hiking!! ;-)

Very cool in every way even for locals and natives of L.A…read more The tours for Destination DTLA are no longer available, but a lot of similar groups have taken it upon themselves to emulate and offer great experiences. We stumbled into two and enjoy our day, but also made our own tour based on DDTLAT. Lot of amazing architecture, art, history, and fun/ From the Spring Arcade to Saint Vincent Court, views from the Westin, eats at Garo's, a stroll near Angel's Flight and loaded more. Your LA Tours seems to have taken over - but they also do tours throughout greater Los Angeles https://www.yourlatours.com/ Parking is easy with several paid lots throughout. If staying at a hotel or closeby you can't go wrong with getting some extra steps in to the start of the tours.

What a fabulous walking tour! I was doing a good friend a favor by taking his friend, who came to…read morevisit from New York, to walk around LA since my friend was working all day. I thought it would be a cool idea to do a walking tour in downtown since it has so much history and great restaurants. We met at the Arcade in the Spring Arcade Building. The tour was about two hours with a mini break at the grand central market. Our tour guide did such a great job at telling the history, of the beautiful buildings and streets around the downtown of LA. This tour was Totally worth it. Thank you Carmen for helping us set up our tour!

A good friend of mine invited me to a show here. What's impressive is that this typical black box…read morevenue has been around since 1964. Considering that L.A. is not really a "theatre-going" town, places like these are becoming increasingly rare. I was pleasantly surprised how spacious the seating capacity yet the space still feels intimate enough. I would gladly come back to see a show here.

Theater West is an old theater (since mid 60-s) on Cahuenga Blvd. Pretty decent size, well…read moremaintain, they have plays here for adults and children. We came here a few times to see friends in plays, decent production value, good sound and nice lighting. Set design and costumes are always pretty good. Good seats, clean restrooms, parking across, some street parking as well. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops around in case you need to grab lunch or dinner before/after the show! A nice theater that's been around for a while. Great place to bring your kids in the weekends, they have great matinees with shows especially staged for the little ones. It's always fun to watch a play and see everyone's reactions, it makes the experience more fun!