Culinary Connect

(9 reviews)

1.0 mi

Had a team event and it was so fun. The place is intimate and charming and the hosts were so sweet…read more We prepared each course together and enjoyed our fixings. Highly recommend this for any group event or team building as it gave everyone an opportunity to relax and unwind and get away from the grind while learning new cooking tips and techniques. The property was just so quaint right in the heart of San Juan Capistrano. Can't wait to book my next event.

Sorry but I am VERY late with this review! We had our rehearsal dinner back in July 2019 and could…read moreNOT have been happier!! AMAZING food, people, service and just the over all feel! We were running late so didn't get to cook :( but I would HIGHLY recommend this place for ANY event!! We will actually look forward to a cooking class here soon! THANK YOU Farm School On Los Rios for a GREAT evening before our wedding!

The large, inviting kitchen and dinning room space.... Made us feel at home during the class.

Our instructor chef

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Tspoons

My first cooking class experience went so well that I found myself thinking I wanted to book the…read moreentire class for my Birthday! They keep the class small; perhaps a max of 20 people which makes it very intimate. The chefs are as entertaining as they are informative and they make cooking so much fun! There was a great balance of learning and laughing which is the kind of fun I prefer so I'll be coming back for sure with a bigger group; hopefully big enough to take over the class

You have to treat yourselves to this fun experience! I've…read morebeen a few times now. It's one of my favorite things to do with my girlfriends, with my husband, with the grandkids, with the daughter-in-loves or by yourself. Promise you will have a great time and delicious food and wonderful people.

Lemon tart with meringue - wow

Onion Puff pastry

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Saddleback Culinary Arts

2.5 mi

My wife and I have taken several classes from Saddleback Culinary for our date night. You get to…read morelearn about cuisines, make some wonderful food, make things you may normally not try, and get out for the night. For us, it's fun. There are others in the class that are wanting to learn as a profession. My two favorite instructors are Chef Pascal and Chef Stacy (In no particular order). It would be difficult to find more inspirational, seasoned Chef's to guide you through a class. The kitchen environment is 100% professional. Saddleback should be proud of wha they have! The classes are 4-5 hours and the time flies. Lecture, prep, assemble, taste some food!, clean up, and recap. Sounds like a lot, but it is really worth it. I will note; it is work to learn. You will need to prepare food, clean up after yourself (maybe others) and leave the kitchen better than when you got there.

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Whisks & Knives

2.2 mi

I was fortunate enough to be gifted a dinner by Evan from a friend. My husband and I were…read moreincredibly impressed with each course. Not only was each course prepared so beautifully and tastefully, by I was amazed how he was able to acclimate to my small kitchen so quickly and make each course so seamlessly. We were able to choose our own combination of foods, adjusting to each of our own personal preferences. The outcome was so delicious that I honestly don't know which course I enjoyed more, not to mention the chocolate desert was outstanding! Thank you Evan for a delightful experience with you and your food presentations!

Chef Evan was such a delight when he came to our house. He worked with my dad to coordinate a…read moresurprise birthday dinner for my mom's 60th birthday. There were 6 of us total. It was very intimate and Evan was so fun to have around. He cooked an amazing shrimp pasta, Brussel sprouts, a grilled Caesar salad, with his home made dressing & for dessert bananas foster! My dad loved his grilled Caesar salad so much he tried replicating it a few days later. We had great conversations with Evan and truly enjoyed having him at our house. He left the kitchen spotless and made it so my family could celebrate my mother! I highly recommend Evan for a personal chef.

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Daily Bread

(10 reviews)

6.8 mi

Wow fresh hand made bread picked up a loaf for the first time today I'll definitely be back my son…read moreand I ate 1/4 of it on the way home soo damn good . Great kind person behind counter as well I love this place

Wonderful bread and bagels made with love and served with grace! Ordering online for pick up is…read moregreat.

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The Sweet Lemon Bakeshop

2.9 mi

I waited until the last minute and ordered cookies for valentine's day. They were ready exactly…read morewhen promised and perfectly decorated and wrapped. I asked for custom messages and the back and forth texts were quick and easy. I'll definitely be shopping with Sweet Lemon Bakeshop again!

Anais makes the most beautiful, creative cookies. Her attention to detail and consistency is…read moreunmatched. I have ordered from her for two different events and was blown away with the final product each time. These cookies are so damn cute it actually makes me WANT to host more parties. Forever customer!

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Western Food Safety

(50 reviews)

3.5 mi

This was the best food safety training I've ever gone too…read more The instructor was funny yet he delivered the information so clearly that I was able to internalize it not only to remember it on the test but it is part of my knowledge base now. Another thing he did was tell very quick stories that tide into the information in a way take allowed me to fully understand hard concepts! Plus he seamed to be very passionate about what he did, which I believe is important for any instructor, and he knew the material 100%!!

Out of business! It is too bad. They were great at what they did. They will be hard to replaceread more

One our top trainers John teaching a class at Sysco for their clients.

Get your Servsafe Food Safety Manager Certification with us!

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Chef Kelly's Clean Kitchen

2.1 mi

I have had the pleasure of Kelly's Personal Chef Services for small events and romantic dinners…read morewith my wife. Kelly is Clean, Professional, Friendly and Knowledgeable. There is not a cuisine that Kelly does not know how to cook. Whether it's Italian, American, Asian, Mexican, French or Indian, I am consistently impressed with her ability to provide delicious full course meals.

My only wish is that I lived closer, I would have Chef Kelly prepping my meals so that I can enjoy…read morethe incredible flavors. Imagine coming home an heating up your chef prepped dinner. I can't even tell you have amazing Chef Kelly's food is! Treat yourself to this culinary delight..

Paleo Korean style shredded beef meal prep

Smoked black cod meal prep

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Plantain crusted fish tacos

Academy of Defensive Driving

3.3

(23 reviews)

1.6 mi

I had a very nice experience with AODD, and it was calming to me and not stressful at all. All the…read morecounselors do an awesome job as well. Most of my time with group and face to face, was with both Bridget and Reyna, and both do a wonderful job at what they do, always so kind and considerate. I had a few changes in my personal schedule, but Rocio helped me work it out each time, and was very patient with me. The entire staff, Pascale, Rocio, Tim, as well as the front desk people, were helpful any many ways too. Just want to say thank you again to everyone at AODD.

Warning, avoid this place that all cost because e all they wanna do is generate more money they…read moredon't care about anyone. The absolute worst thing about this place is how they rob you right at the finish line. You do all the work and get extremely close to being done, and they suddenly kick you out over totally made up accusations. They do this on purpose so you are forced to restart the whole program and pay them all over again. It is a complete scam just to squeeze as much money out of you as possible. On top of that, they actually set their clocks fast just to say you were late so they can charge you bogus absence fees. The people working there are unbelievably mean. If you call to ask a simple question or try to clear up their mistakes, they will literally scream at you or hang up the phone

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Treasure Island Beach

(221 reviews)

4.9 mi

There's a section of the beach directly next to Goff Island that has amazing soft sand that is…read moredifferent from the sand from the stairs down to the beach and definitely not like Aliso Beach. The soft sand feels so good and the kids enjoyed playing with it as well. Being California Coast, don't expect ocean water to be warm as it'll never be warm and should not be since it'll be a destruction to the coastal ecosystem if it did. So, be prepared that it'll be cold to chilly depending on the weather of the day impacting change in temperature perception. Parking fills up quick so definitely come early during weekends and during sunset hours.

This is a breathtaking beach. The views are like pictures from a magazine. It's definitely a…read moreromantic and scenic view to walk around and enjoy the day. However, this is not a kid friendly beach if kids want to go inside the water and play. There are lots of safety rules. Especially last week since waves were so high. Parking was such a disaster. I do not recommend following the parking structure because you will get stuck and I believe it fit about 30ish cars. Find parking along the street. It was my first time going and I observed and saw people just standing getting feet wet. The lifeguards told me that this is one of the most dangerous beaches in the county. People still laid out and kids brought sand toys to play on sand. I think I went on a bad week. We'll have to try another time. It's such a beautiful beach with clear blue water! Till next time.

Treasure Island Beach, Laguna Beach, CA

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The beach & the park

Terramor Aquatic Park

(14 reviews)

2.9 mi

The water park was rebuilt and remodeled, nice job only one thing I have to complain which is too…read morecrowded.

Amazing place to go with your kids their family friendly love going with my sis Alana can't wait to…read morego again

Water table for baby friendly

Sexy life guard

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San Juan Creek Trail

3.6

(8 reviews)

1.3 mi

This is a nice trail that starts in San Juan Capistrano and goes for miles. Wide enough to…read moreaccommodate pedestrians and bicyclists and it's very clean and well maintained by the city. I saw a lot of cute dogs on my walk today before I went to the gym and it's finally cooling off here.

Easy flat clean class 1 biking trail. We rode from Doheny state beach to Reata Park. It's about 6…read moremiles one way. We passed by many small parks, a nice garden with miniature houses, horse stables, football field. It's nice and relaxing riding on this trail.

1/10/2026. Discovered new trail for a new year of running adventures.

Beauty.

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Vista Hermosa Sports Park

4.3

(28 reviews)

5.4 mi

We hit up Vista Hermosa Sports Park recently, and I've got to say--it checked all the boxes for a…read moresolid family outing where everyone leaves tired and happy (which, let's be honest, is the goal). Courtney's Sandcastle Playground: This place is a gem. It's gated (HALLELUJAH), shaded, and inclusive, which means every kid can enjoy it. My littles were obsessed with the pirate ship and musical areas, while my older two found enough to climb, spin, and race on to keep them out of each other's business. Bonus: there's a splash pad section for warmer days, and YES--there are actual bathrooms inside the play area. Moms, you know why that matters. Sports Fields Galore: If you've got kids in sports--or kids who just think they're in the Olympics--this park has huge open fields, soccer goals, and space to sprint until they collapse. We brought a ball, and suddenly everyone forgot they were "too hot" or "too tired" to play. Magic. Walking Trail: There's a nice little loop path, perfect if you've got a stroller crew or you're pretending you're getting your steps in while bribing toddlers with snacks. Aquatics Center Right There: We didn't do the pool this time, but the Aquatics Center is literally steps away. So this spot could easily turn into a full day outing if you're feeling brave (or caffeinated enough). Parking & Setup: Easy parking, tons of grassy space for picnics, and plenty of shade for those of us who are just there to supervise and hand out snacks. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. It's a rare combo of being actually fun for the kids and not a total sensory overload for me. If you're looking for a place that wears your kids out without wearing you down, Vista Hermosa is it.

I love that they have the splash pad and pool here. It's located right beside the playground. It…read morewas open from 1-3 with a 10 min break. It cost money to go in so I would have liked to know it was for 2hrs when I paid. Outside of that I would go back.

Awesome playground! Looks like a mini-golf course :-)

Swim meet today!

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Granelli’s Pool and Spa Service

(5 reviews)

5.0 mi

Certified professionals

Locally owned & operated

Omar came over after our pool started to turn green and our last pool guy went MIA. Within 3 days…read moreour pool was back in swimming shape. It was nice to find someone who shows up on time and does what he says he's going to do. A rare thing to find these days it seems.

Omar and his crew have done an amazing job upkeep'ing my pool and outdoor area now. It's really…read morecool too that they offer different services like window cleaning pressure washing barbecue cleaning even Christmas lights. I think they even clean dryer vents, AC coils and drain water heaters all important things that I never seem to want to do ha ha, best service all around!

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