City that tries hard to show spirit. I love Downey festival…read more They had an entire street with activities for the kids to play and explore with crafts too. Many vendors and food items were there. City community centers there like building and safety, police, fire department, ymca and library were there to share

It surely is not what it used to be, Unfortunately. It takes longer to get answers when there are…read moreissues happening in Town.

Picturesque garden?? No, not really, but it may have once been! I must say, though, that the…read moreplants looked healthy and green, but there wasn't much else to look at. There's really not many flowers to see here now, just a large Bougainvillea shrub. In fact, I felt like we were walking in someone's backyard! This was on Yelp, so we came to see it! Nadine & I were here for a very brief and quick looksie! The state of one area was kind of sad! The grass in the main area had been taken care of, but the pool had not. Poolside, there were some inflatable Flamingo pool floaties faded by the sun. The statue of the cow was there, too... locked up. I didn't see the gazebo, it must be gone, too! There is no need to come see Andy's Garden, unless there is a restoration!

A disappointment…read more.. Alana and I both had this place bookmarked. From the photos, it seemed like such a beautiful garden. Ummm... maybe in the past, but not anymore... It seems like it's an abandoned space. There was a stage area, a gated up swimming pool that needed cleaning, and the cow figurine that looked so sad and lonely. The Lions Club sign is no longer there. I didn't want to take disturbing photos, so I angled my camera to show it in the best light... trying to be optimistic...haha! I cannot recommend that you come here. LOL!

10/10 Calamari Fritti - I really loved this calamari! It's such a great mix of different pieces,…read moreand it's clearly high quality. I'm definitely ordering this again next time. It also comes with two different sauces that are both incredibly flavorful and compliment the calamari perfectly. 10/10 Papardelle Vodka -This is truly the best pasta in all of the land! It's rare to find a dish where the sauce, the pasta, and the protein are all this high quality. Everything is literally perfect. 10/10 Complimentary Bread -I love that this restaurant serves complimentary bread! It's so freaking good and the quality is amazing. It comes with an oil and vinegar dip that pairs perfectly. Honestly, it's hard to stop eating it. Don't fill up too much before the main course! Cost - Calamari $17.00, Pappardelle Vodka $22.00 (Before taxes and tip).

Soooo disappointing. They serve warm bread with parm and oil that is tasty once you're seated. We…read morestarted with a mango avocado caprese that was also good--although, I would note that the mozzarella was like Trader Joe's (not bad but not fresh mozzarella di bufala). The most disappointing and inedible dish of all was the trenette with pesto. While the pasta tasted home made the pesto was the too-often-seen-in-American-restaurants pesto cream soup and pretty flavorless (we all agreed that it wasn't even salted properly). My friend who had the ravioli bolognese was satisfied and reported that the ravioli were homemade. The eggplant parmigiano was ok in that the eggplant was properly cooked but not particularly tasty. It came with a side of overcooked rehydrated penne that was like mush. The service was not horrible. Our server was polite but unwilling to split two entrees. She did bring us a couple of little plates. Given that one of the entrees was the pesto, there ended up being no need because that dish was so awful that we each tried one bite and wanted nothing to do with it. This is when a suburb server would notice that it hadn't hardly been touched and apologize and comp it. No such offer or apology. I would never go back!

Cute spot to walk around and watch the the scenery…read more..... featuring a rotating collection of modern sculptures in a peaceful setting with paved paths, seating, but very small. Located right next to the library. Glad we came to check it out.

We took high school graduation photos for my daughter, the background was stunning!…read more Full of flowers and sculptures.

Believe it or not this city of Bell Gardens has a very busy "gambling" casino, an amazing Pawn shop…read morecalled BG loan & Jewelry, a very active rotary club that helps the community and plenty of shopping for this fashionista! Many a times I have jumped in my car and journeyed my way down here. It's not far from the city of Long Beach so you can make a day of it! It's a busy city but very clean and very friendly. I plan on taking my mama to the Casino next month so she can get a little wrist & hand action going on the slot machines Without traffic it takes about less than an hour to get here. But when is there ever no traffic in LA?! Just sayin'...

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen visited the very busy city of Cerritos. Most of all, I…read moreappreciated the many restaurants, the beautiful library, the many highly ranked schools (shout out to WHS- #1 in Ca.), and the pleasing overall aesthetic of the walkways throughout the city. A lovely visit. The end.

Very disappointed in the way they address overnight parking in a family emergency. I grew up in…read moreCerritos since the 70s, my Mom still live there and now I have an emergency where I need to spend a few days watching her. Used to be able to call Sheriff Dept and give info they'd provide a temp overnight parking permit. Now they've automated with online application and I've spent 3 hours trying to obtain an overnight parking permit. It's not working due to software issues & there's no one to assist after business hours. I Called Cerritos Sheriff and they said if you get a ticket take it up with parking enforcement. You'd think in an emergency situation for parking the city would have a go to plan for it's citizens. Very Disappointed how insensitive the City of Cerritos has turned into when it comes to assisting it's citizens in emergency circumstances.

Mi familia por vida! Before anything is explained look at how many mango trees everyone has and…read morefull of mangoes!! Bell is like going into little Mexico. Impressive street tacos and ceviche tostadas. Let us not forget its people. It is old LA but if you look closely the locals are happy. Hey even the homeless are dance and laughing. It maybe all the free fruit from the mango trees. The city of Mango Trees! Got chile rellenos? They do offer some of the best chile rellenos in LA. Got Pokeman? Well, I will tell you a secret, the city of Bell has rare Pokemon characters to discover on those smart phone apps. Just drive around with your kids and trust me. You will hear the sounds of joy! LOL Pura Vida! City of Bell is the Mango City of Los Angeles! Pokeman aficionados this is a must on your bucket list! Enjoy!

If you are Selling or Buying a property in the City of Bell you will need to complete a PreSale…read moreProperty Inspection prior to the close of escrow. I found this out days prior to scheduled closing date. I thought it was going to be like watching paint dry. To my surprise, the City of Bell issued an inspection day as soon as seller turned in application and paid fees. Inspector Padilla showed up and was very cordial and professional. He knew our escrow needed this to proceed and knocked it out of the ballpark for us when within a few hours we had this email confirming report was ready. This was awesome Inspector Padilla. We appreciate your support in getting the report to us to move forward with our escrow. We thank the City of Bell and five stars from us.

Monique is the best she is very attentive even under pressure she killed it !! Even after the…read moreremodeling she did great we Love her the environmental is amazing the food is great

Jose was extremely professional and respectful. Thank you for such an amazing service. Food was…read moreamazing! And well presented.

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 love the food and the service. Everything was delicious and really fast. Always is a good option…read morefor a good dinner!

Just had a nice lunch and our server Makaila ( I think) she was very sweet and attentive and fun…read moreattitude. Food was amazing!