A great indoor play area for children to run freely without having to worry about them getting…read morelost. It's clean, safe and secure - plus well lit. Air conditioning is on full blast which is a necessity especially with all the people and the body heat that's generated here. Food and drink are reasonably priced. Socks are included and aren't too pricey. Several dedicated sections for parties of all sizes. I wouldn't hesitate to consider this place for a birthday party. Staff are accommodating and friendly. Be back soon.

On the crap end of what is left of The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall, someone decided to open an Indoor…read morePark that caters to younger children. It's like if someone crossed a SkyZone Trampoline Park with a McDonald's Playpen and slapped it with a coat of pastel paint and candy stickers. Sorry, CANDEE stickers. I will say that the prices are very reasonable. $25 buys you two hours of playtime. Grip socks are extra, food is extra, some of the games are extra. And the area itself is impressively clean, especially considering the number of young children traipsing about. On the negative side of things, however, the list is a bit longer. First, there's not a ton to do. Candeeland has limited space to work with and much of it is taken up by sitting areas for parents. The empty space could easily house 2-3 more small activities without sacrificing any existing areas. Still, what activities they do have are pretty intricate, with the multilevel play area having a nice array of padded areas for children to crawl through and a toddler area with nice pneumatic tube setup to delight the young. Next, even though the place is less than a year old, there's already some breakage of some of the area. There's a floor made up of touch screens that displays numerous games for kids to step on a play with. However, it's apparent that some larger kids have smacked a number of screens, causing them to go out or flicker. Which leads to my biggest issue. There are not that many people working here. This means that there are usually people minding the gate and checking if your kid is leaving with the right person. But, there aren't enough people on the floor to ensure safety or police older kids from doing things they shouldn't be doing. Candeeland really is a place that caters to those between 3-8 years of age. Older kids either don't fit on some of the slides or play a bit too rough with the environment. More than once, a screaming 12 year old almost barreled over my kid, knocked her off a slide, or hit her with one of the nerf axes. Sure, they balk when you glare at them. But, they just go back to screaming and thrashing about while their parents sleep oblivious in the corner. So, does my seven year old like Candeeland? Yes, she loved it and wants to come back. Did I like Candeeland? M'eh, not particularly. Still, I'm sure I'll be back eventually...

Beautiful venue with a perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The high ceilings, modern…read morechandeliers, and natural lighting give the space a clean, upscale feel without being too formal. The event flowed smoothly, with plenty of space and a great atmosphere overall. Food was solid -- steak cooked well, paired with mashed potatoes, veggies, and a fresh salad. Drinks were on point and kept the celebration going. What really stood out was how seamless everything felt. Great staff, great setup, and an overall stress-free experience. Would definitely come back for another event.

I was just of a wedding here I honestly would consider using…read morethis venue for a loved one myself Parking was easy We arrived EARLY and waited in the food hall until it was time We passed through the ceremony room to a courtyard where there was a reception The reception had passed hors d'oeuvres and drinks When it was time for the ceremony, we returned to the room for an amazing wedding ceremony Afterward, the couple took pictures and we returned to the courtyard until the dinner reception was ready for us upstairs We were alerted to head upstairs The room was big and beautiful with gorgeous vaulted ceilings There was a bar upstairs more bathrooms, and just the most stunning space ever As a guest, this was a perfect venue The bride and groom and mother and father of the bride's room were all in agreement that they loved the venue So I guess that's an A+

Unreliable, unprofessional, and disappointing. I was excited to work with Alona based on her…read moreprevious reviews and beautiful portfolio. Unfortunately, her communication from the start was spotty at best and required excessive prompting on my end. She repeatedly promised quotes and proposals by specific dates and failed to follow through. While I understand that wedding season is busy, this does not excuse consistently poor communication and lack of follow-through when working with clients who are planning such important events. To illustrate, here's a brief timeline: 5/28: Alona emails me in response to an inquiry submitted to her website, asking when I'll be available for a phone consultation. I reply same-day with my availability. 6/8: No response; I follow up. 6/9: She offers a phone consultation for 6/10. 6/10: Phone consultation; she promises a proposal by the next day. 6/12: No proposal; I follow up. She promises to send by 6/13. 6/16: Still nothing; I follow up again. 6/17: Finally receive a proposal. 6/19 - 6/22: Back-and-forth revisions; budget and design issues arise. 6/24: I follow up via phone and text after no response. Still no reply as of 7/2. In the end, I chose to move forward with another florist whose communication, professionalism, and enthusiasm gave me far more peace of mind. I firmly do not recommend working with Alona if you value reliability and clear communication during your wedding planning process.

CLASSIC / BOHO / COASTAL WEDDING VIBES - CHECK!…read more It was the absolute pleasure working with Alona for our wedding floral needs. After vetting 18 floral vendors (yes, 18!!!), Alona came in the strongest and was able to understand our vision the most. She was very easy to talk to on the phone as well as over email. Over the course of almost 14 months of wedding planning, there were times when I had to reach out to her and update our floral count. Alona did not give us a hard time about the updates at all or make it seem as if she was annoyed, unlike how other florists were while I was just vetting them! Our floral vibes were to be basically all white roses, baby's breath, with some boho touches to the arrangements. My initial bridal bouquet incorporated white roses and a few orchids. The biggest painpoint for us was having to lock in the best deal despite how many boutonnieres and corsages we needed for our larger (FIlipino traditional) wedding. Not only did Alona come in the closest to our floral budget, on the day of the wedding, she surprised me with absolutely beautiful touches of white peonies and carnations to my bouquet at no additional cost! Additionally, the bouquets for each of the tables as well as on our wedding cake were full and fresh looking. All of our guests complimented how beautiful the flowers were and wanted to take an arrangement home! I cannot recommend Alona enough for your wedding florals. Wedding planning is already super stressful. Make it less stressful by partnering with Alona and her team!

Stefanie was a dream to work with. She was the main decorator for a baby shower that I was helping…read morethrow and she made a beautiful photo backdrop with paper flowers that looked so professional and elegant. Not only did she do all the crafts and supplies herself, but she was so good at communicating with me on my needs and making sure everything was just right. She was also in charge of our party favors which ended up so beautiful and professional and cute. She also did our signs which added to the whole atmosphere. She came the day of to help set up which made a huge difference and a lot less stress for me. I would recommend her to anyone! She is a dream to work with and is so creative and thoughtful. Five stars for sure!

Witty Bash always has the perfect eye for whatever event you are planning. I've hosted many showers…read moreand bachelorette parties to date, and her shop and styling tips always exceed my expectations! She knows what's trending and offers affordable pricing. Not to mention, her shipping is expeditious and dependable. I will always use Witty Bash for my party planning and decorating needs!

Aiden Jasmine Lucy Annalee were awesome- such a fantastic time! Will be back!!!…read more High quality game and props- perfect for teens and adults with help if needed!

An escape room within a mall? We weren't sure what to expect but wow it way exceeded our…read moreexpectations. Firstly the staff were super helpful and enthusiastic which showed they truly care to make this an amazing experience for each guest. They provided encouraging words to our 7 year old niece who was visiting from out of town which made for a great time. There were only 3 of us but with just one hint we were able to make it through in time. What a fun way to spend the time learning and enjoying. Thank give you a coupon to return with the discounted price to try a different room.

Scott, was amazing from beginning to end. He did an amazing job for my clients 8th Birthday. Would…read moredefinitely use him again. Thank you for a job well done.

We booked Extreme Fun for our Back to School event at our church. They were amazing! We had the…read moreultimate obstacle course for our package. Jackson & Jordan did a great job. Super helpful and lead our event great! The kids and teens had a blast! We will definitely be booking them again!

We choose MCC as our wedding caterer based off menu and pricing but what sealed the deal was when…read moreour wedding coordinator had also personally used them! Amazing food and selection with the staff being so responsive and kind. I can't wait to use them again for future events.

If you are looking for something that's a Hot and New staple in Vista. This might be the Mexico…read moreCity cuisine spot just for you! Colab will now have them as their newest Brick and Mortar vendor! Tonight we got to experience their service just outside of Colab. They worked out of their really nice food truck but soon they will be able to work inside the kitchen that is located in the venue. They were really organized and ready to serve us! I'd like to say they gave top notch service. They looked professional with their work logo/labeled attire & alongside wearing their name tags. Each staffer was kind & very attentive to our needs. We were impressed by how they came in & even checked up on us when we were inside dining. We felt very much catered to. I enjoyed my street tacos and also liked dipping my chips into the beans. Yumm! I already have intentions to meet up with our friends here again!

I had no idea how much of a difference flowers could make at a wedding, but i'm SO glad i picked…read moreJoyce to by my florist. She's an delight to work with, and her centerpieces were EXACTLY what i wanted- classy, feminine, and absolutely gorgeous! Out of all my wedding vendors, Joyce was definitely in the top 2...she's THAT good. I first met Joyce at the Grand Tradition Estate bridal show, where some of her beautiful work was displayed as centerpieces. I took her contact information but was afraid of her prices, as it seems like she would charge much more than other vendors who were also at the show. I called her a few weeks later, and gave her my budget and a rough idea of what i wanted. She said she would definitely work with me, and a few days later sent me a quote with how much everything would cost. I have to admit, i got sticker shock when I first saw the final price- it was at least $1000 more than the number i had given. Nevertheless, i met with her at Grand Traditon estate a few months later (she was setting up for another wedding) and i took her quote with me. We sat down and started negotiating item by item. She switched out some of the more expensive flowers for in season ones, took out some ceremony decor i didn't necessary need, and after 30 mins we managed to bring the final price more or less to what i wanted. I was so relieved that Joyce was so easy to work with, and willing to go down on her prices to accommodate my budget. I walked away very comfortable with my flowers, and confident that Joyce would bring my vision to life. I ended up making a lot of last minute changes anyways, but Joyce was very patient and reassuring. I also had Joyce decorate my wedding cake (I absolutely love fresh flowers everywhere) When i walked into my venue on the day of the wedding, boy was i blown away! the flowers were on tall. 24" vases filled with water and a white flower (orchids?) They brought a very classy and elegant feel to the reception. Our DJ did a coral uplighting in the reception, and they perfectly complimented the flowers for the most amazing reception decor. My guests kept commenting on how gorgeous the flowers were, and the ones who got to take the centerpieces home were delighted! My hubby and i went on a cruise the day after our wedding, and i insisted on bringing the centerpiece on board with me to display in our room. I loved them so much i couldn't bear the thought of leaving them at home. Before my wedding planning started i didn't even know i wanted fresh flowers, or how much of a difference they made. I would hire Joyce again in a heartbeat, and strongly recommend her to anyone planning an event in San Diego!

Joyce is an expert. I would highly recommend her. My wedding flowers were exactly what I asked for…read moreand she was a dream to work with. I felt that she genuinely cared and listened to my vision. The overall experience was very easy. Joyce impressed me with her skills and attention to details. My flowers were absolutely beautiful and everything I ever wanted for my wedding day! Thank you Joyce for going above and beyond in an industry that isn't always so kind.

Gather & Pop for everything! We've adored all of the decor they've provided for baby showers, 40th…read morebirthday parties and Christmas parties. They always go above and beyond.

Gather and Pop were absolutely incredible. I had to postpone my baby shower due to a family…read moreemergency and Anna and Derek were so understanding, patient, and kind while we rescheduled. They were quick with responses and helped guide me through options while choosing what would look the best. They deliver and clean up after too which is a huge plus! It was a seamless process, the quality was amazing, and they are great at adding the extra touch to any event! I truly cannot recommend Gather and Pop more - thank you for making my baby shower extra special!

Jaime and Leti and team were amazing to work with. Two girls birthday parties with very different…read morethemes and they worked around what the girls were looking for and did a wonderful job. Thank you!

Updating my review after we booked Michelle's team with Always Celebrating Events to celebrate our…read moresecond son's first birthday! Just like with our first son's party, Michelle was easily accessible via text and phone throughout the entire planning process. We did a small backdrop, a welcome sign, table/chair rentals, cupcake toppers, and cupcakes and a smash cake through Michelle, and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out! Michelle was easy to coordinate with, and set up and clean up was a total breeze thanks to Michelle and her team, allowing us to fully enjoy the celebration with our friends and family. Tons of compliments from our guests, too! I highly recommend booking Always Celebrating Events for a memorable and stress-free party.