My daughter and I took the Special Pasta Dinner event this afternoon. 8 students were chauffeur…read moredriven to the Hollywood Farmers' Market, which is a certified market which means that all vendors actually grow what they sell. Porsche pointed out the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Hollywood that she attended. She gave us pointers on how to shop at farmers' markets and buying produce and allowed us a few minutes of free time to shop on our own. Once back at EATZ, where Porsche is also a cooking instructor, we had Mimosas and snacked on baguette slices and very fresh goat cheese in olive oil that she purchased from the market. We began with the panne cotta - yes, life is uncertain, start with the dessert!! This dish needed time to set. We prepared the fresh beautiful strawberries for the dessert as well. Each team of 2 had their own cooking station and burner. Just perfect for all of us. We made the pasta with basil and set it aside to soften. We worked on the roasted tomatoes with garlic and then the stuffed mushrooms with spinach, shallots, garlic and cream cheese, sprinkled with bread crumbs. We began the meat sauce and when the roasted tomatoes were ready, Porsche pulsated them in a food processor and added it to our meat sauce. Our workout began as we rolled out our pasta. Yes, that was definitely a workout, but so rewarding. We all got the technique down. We learned the correct thickness of the pasta and how to cut and separate them before cooking. Definitely a good appreciation for handmade pasta!! We were then treated to a delicious meal of our own creation!! Devine!! Porsche will be emailing all the recipes after the class. My daughter and I highly recommend take a great afternoon with Porsche and taking her class. She has several menus to select from and we will definitely return in the future!! Thank you, Porsche - you are amazing!!

Holy deliciousness, Batman!…read more We got our money's worth in less than ten minutes. The rest of the Southern California Farmers Market class was just gravy. And lots of it. We started at Eatz, then took a van over to the fabulous Hollywood Farmers Market. Chef Porsche walked us through the farmers market and gave us helpful insights on what to look for in produce -- including produce we were not buying for our class. That is information I can use all day, every day! She also shared some information with us about other nearby farmers markets. Since we only needed a limited number of items and the farmers market is so big, she also arranged to make sure we had some extra time to roam around, explore and try some samples! Genius. I bought cheese, cheese, cheese and some fruit to go with my cheese. When we got back to Eatz for the cooking portion of the class, she put out some of the cheese she bought at the farmers market and some sliced baguette. I can tell you that this will be a staple at all of my future dinner parties. The woman can pick 'em. The class began with knife instruction that even included some information I didn't learn in my certificate series in French cooking. Awesome. She walked us through each of the steps, one by one - going at just the right pace. We sampled as we cooked, Chef Porsche gave us tips on what to look for at each stage, we talked about all kinds of issues relating to food, ingredients, dining, entertaining, etc. - and all the while, Chef Porsche kept an eye on all of us and commented at appropriate times when we were each to have moved on to the next step. The attention - even during conversation - was fantastic. The instruction overall was terrific. And then we ate. WOW. The food was fantastic. And it was easy to make. We had leftovers and we all took them home. My husband devoured the leftovers and asked when I would be making that menu again. Soon. Very soon. Tonight, in fact. I will be back.

Steven was very responsive with my numerous inquiries even prior to booking with him and he was…read morealways courteous, professional, and honest. I knew I had to book the bus at least 6 months in advance to make sure I got a great price and that the bus was available. The bus tour was one of our family activities for my 3-day family reunion in late July, consisting of 200 people. About 60 went on the bus tour. My family enjoyed the tour and had phrases of how great Steven and his team were. To top the great service we got, Steven even drove back to hotel that my family was staying in to bring back an iPad which one of my aunts left behind. Now that is beyond customer service! Steven, I thank you for taking great care of my family! I will definitely book again.

Impressive service! Called to get estimates for a company party, and after a few questions, I…read morereceived so much great information AND we determined a double decker wasn't going to serve my needs for this party. This was amazing because the level of time, energy and thoughtfulness I was given went beyond what some vendors provide even customers that wind up using them. LA Double Decker will stay on my list for future outings for sure!

It was truly a wonderful experience. My daughters really enjoyed the ride. The captain of the boat…read morepier's knowledge was impressive, and the way he included everyone, even my four-year-old, was remarkable. We will definitely be doing this again very soon.,

We found that the view from the top of the boat was much better than the view through the glass…read morebottom, lol. Everyone is split into two groups, and each group takes turns going down to the glass-bottom area to look at the fish for about 10-15 minutes. The ride was about 45 minutes. A couple of tips: use the restroom before the tour since there isn't one on the boat, and don't forget to bring a hat or cap, water, and plenty of sunscreen. Overall, it was a fun boat ride! Our captain was friendly, and we got to learn some local history while seeing Redondo Beach from the water. It was a scenic, relaxing, and memorable way to spend time out on the ocean.

This is probably the most unique place I've ever visited in Southern California. Three of our…read moredocents were actual workers on the castle, so we got an inside view of its origins. I'll never forget the experience and highly recommend that you make it a priority to visit. When a person has a vision and spends 25 years fulfilling it with hundreds of friends and neighbors, you have a masterpiece! Go as soon as you can!

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.

Repeat customer, we've use LA Excursion for year and they've always provided great service!read more

They were so kind! They found my drivers license and drove to my house to hand deliver it but since…read moreI wasn't home they took the time to mail it to me with a very nice note! I'll definitely use them whenever the need arises!!

Smooth, ride up and back! Lots of fun and entertainment! It's been a while, but I need to book…read moresomething else! It will be mine. It was memorable plus fun.

Tyrone and Lily Davis are exceptional hosts as was the driver for the "D" Hotel getaway last summer…read moreof 2018. My autistic son and I had a fabulous first time customer experience. Every travelers received a raffle prize on the way to Las Vegas. I like that Good Times also allows a payment plan for these trips. We saw Barstow and the duration was fine for sightseeing. I recommend this company for traveling; may it be a turnaround or getaway from LA trip.

tmz had the best tour ever! paula and kiki were thw greatest. the information shared was…read moreawesome. they kept it fun and interesting. the finger or the wave was dun and the special treats were also great! thanks a bunch

This tour gave Temu version of nightlife and ruined my birthday. I love me some Harvey and actually…read moretook a picture with Charles at the Cheesecake factory one time. I watch TMZ literally faithfully everyday and what I miss i go to the TMZ channel on my TV. I was so disappointed. The commercials looked so fun. I booked the TMZ After Dark Tour, hyped it up, invited people, and really thought it was about to be a vibe. I played it off and still tried to enjoy myself, but honestly I was embarrassed. The only halfway fun part was the bus, and that was because of my group. First off, the TMZ worker let her friends (who didn't pay) on the bus while the rest of us paid $70. That already didn't sit right. Then the host... who thought it was a good idea to have a 70+ host who can barely walk running a nightlife tour? (Janice Dickerson) On top of that, she controlled the music. Some songs I could rock with, but others had us like "what is this?" and it took way too long to recover the vibe. Biggest issue: the bars. They were NOT inclusive. I'm all for trying new spots, but not when they're completely empty except for the bus patrons and two other people looking at all the Black and Hispanic people like "why are you here?" (Which someone actually asked my friend that) The energy was uncomfortable and unwelcoming the entire time. This is marketed as a fun, inclusive nightlife experience... and it's the complete opposite. Save your money and go literally anywhere else. Maybe try the Comedy tour might be better IDK. Look at the pic. Why take tours to a confederate bar?

Beautiful house!! We had tea this morning and got a tour of the house afterwards. The food was…read moregood, if a bit heavy on the sweets. Hibiscus and English Breakfast tea was served with all the little fixings. We also got to meet Charlotte the cat, who is SUCH a little sweetheart. She's a real people lover and won't say no to a good pet. Everyone was so friendly and the tour was very interesting. I think I'll pay another visit sometime, it was so awesome :)

Since my review was several years ago I have not been to any events since. My positive review…read moresuggested they keep past participants informed of events but the lame excuse was that they are volunteers who aren't very technical savvy. My just answered review mentioned a news paper to keep one informed. A little too late! Best of luck . Sorry I have missed out on so many event! Why are you responding at this late date?

My wife and I have went on many food tours and this was by far the best one! It unexpectedly ended…read moreup just being us and Cassidy the tour guide and we had so much fun and Cassidy made us feel like we were great friends, not just customers throughout the entire tour. We chatted about everything from our shared love of food and cooking to architecture and history of Long Beach to crazy things we eat that make our significant others think we are insane. We even got to give Cassidy some news about the availability of shared favorite midwestern foods in AZ where we live. The food on the tour was also fantastic and we plan on going back to many places that we stopped at. We have also been on food tours where you leave hungry in the past and this was definitely NOT one of those tours. We had everything from Saganaki "flaming cheese" to pizza and chocolate and left very pleasantly full. We will definitely schedule another tour with Cassidy and Beach City Food Tours the next time we are back in Long Beach! Thank you Cassidy for a very tasty and incredibly fun afternoon!

I've been living in Long Beach for years and had no idea how much history was right outside my…read morefront door. This tour taught me so much about my own city and that's saying something from a know it all like me! Haha. And the food! Wow. I was skeptical about the idea of being full by the end of this tour but boy was I wrong. I was the perfect amount of stuffed. The diversity in flavors and locations were so great to experience all in a couple hours while the walking component made my fit bit happy :) Definitely worth a visit if you're in Long Beach for a visit or you've lived here you're whole life! Thanks Layla for the great experience.

My tour to Saudi Arabia with Distant Horizons and sponsored by The National Trust was a premier…read moretrip and I highly recommend it for both new and experienced travelers. The tour introduced me to a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity, with significant cultural and historical sites. We saw major cities, deserts, and oases. What made the trip special were the knowledgeable guides - local and American - and the meetings they set up with significant people in the governance and development of the country. The Saudi people are warm and welcoming, and the country is safe. It was an honor to explore Saudi Arabia with Distant Horizons.

For 25 years now, Distant Horizons has been taking me to the world's most fascinating places--Iran,…read moreCuba, Uzbekistan, Syria and Jordan. It's the only agency I trust when it comes to rich and distant cultural centers and wherever I'm going, I know its master owner will introduce me to remarkable locals, the deepest and most interesting guides, the most colorful hotels and dozens of sites I would never have known about otherwise. I can't imagine how my life as a traveler would have unfolded without the guidance and brilliance of Distant Horizons. Pico Iyer