if you're looking for a fun escape from the city, this is the best outdoor space in long beach…read morehands down. such a cool nature getaway, into a western world. always a lively vibe, lots to do + discover & i always make the best memories with my family when im here. the staff is always kind + welcoming. i really enjoy taking my siblings here and seeing them smile on all of the exciting attractions. the gem hunt was my favorite of course besides the train, which is really rare to come by these days. i learned that you can rent party spaces here as well, and booked my baby shower here for the summer. i'm really excited to have my friends and family gather here, takes a lot of my stress away. thank you el dorado frontier for your hospitality!

We had such a great family day at El Dorado Frontier in Long Beach!…read more It's tucked inside the park, but once you're in, there's so much to do -- totally worth the visit. My girls' favorite was Panning for Goldie's Treasures -- it was only $12 for 6 tickets, and they spent the most time there, searching for gold and little gems The staff was incredibly friendly and patient, answering every question with a smile. That made the whole experience even better We also brought our scooters and picnic, and ended up staying the whole day Everything felt safe, clean, and super family-friendly. City of Long Beach Parking: $8 weekends / $9 holidays

They have anything you'd want to spruce up your space! I've compared prices and usually the…read moreindependents are higher across the board - but not the case here! Great selection of plants and hardscape items, too. I'm ready for my next project.

The attendant was very helpful when I was looking for a butterfly bush. I couldn't say if the…read moreprices are comparable or not because I don't go to the nursery regularly. Parking is bit of a pain depending on the time you go. I'd recommend going in the morning. I had to go back twice b/c the first visit there was no parking and there's parking in front.

Midsummer Scream was, well, a scream in so many ways! 2026 was their 10th year and they went all…read moreout to celebrate (as did us)! Wifey and I splurged on Gold Bat Passes this year and if you think it doesn't make a difference - it really does! With the convention getting bigger and bigger each year, Gold Bat is the way to go so you can see everything and not get FOMO. It comes with admittance for the entire weekend, priority entrance for Friday night, entrance an hour early on Saturday and Sunday, entrance to the Saturday night after-party, and priority entrance for panels and mazes. We booked a room at the hotel next door for the weekend so we got to come/go to drop off goodies when our hands got full. Speaking of which, there are so many vendors in all corners of the convention center that sell anything/everything Halloween and horror related. You're going to want to bring a bag, but if you don't they also pass out plenty of free tote bags (we got 6 just walking around!). Celebrities are aplenty taking photos and autographing stuff for fans. They can get a bit pricey, but if you're a fan it's hard not to convince yourself to splurge. It's the 30th year anniversary of Scream, so they had plenty of actors (and Marco Beltrami) appear. We took a picture with Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard (both of which couldn't have been nicer). Lots of Ghostface fans in costumes and masks! There are food vendors inside as well, but they're so pricey that you might as well go outside and walk to a nearby restaurant (unless you're super hangry and need an emergency fix). For drinks we had to go with our reliable Horror Vibes Coffee and then topped it off with sweet treats from Deadly Sweet (they consistently had one of the longest lines each day but their cookies are to die for!). The Hall of Shadows is their dark hall filled with haunted attractions/mazes by home haunters and professionals alike. Some experiences are shorter than others, but it hits the spot until proper spooky season in October (though every season is spooky season if you got the horror within you). There's a lot of fog machines so watch your step! This is really one of the better Gold Bat perks - instead of waiting in the General Admission line, you get your own shorter line and basically walk right to the front. We walked right on in for the majority of the mazes! There's an after-party on Saturday night that we were interested in, so we checked it out since we didn't have to pay extra for it. It was in the main ballroom with photo ops on the sides and tables/chairs surrounding the huge dance floor. The energy was kind of buns though - it took a long while for the dancing to fully swing into motion. Lots of lurkers staring from the sides and standing on the dance floor so heavy middle school vibes. Naturally a lot of fans had been there all day so the stank was overwhelming! The after-party also comes with a separate karaoke room and a screening room for a horror movie. If you're a horror/Halloween lover and haven't been to Midsummer Scream - for shame! It's so much fun with so many photo ops around, so much memorabilia/merch, so many free/discounted tickets for other events like Haunted Hayride, and so many fans united in spookiness. If you're thinking about going, follow them on social media and scoop up the Gold Bats as soon as they're available because they'll sell out quick. We can't wait to come back and make this a yearly tradition! We're already 2 years down and we found out that this is the last year Midsummer Scream will be in Long Beach. They have officially grown so much that in 2027 they're moving to Anaheim! We were there for the end of an era, and we'll be there for the beginning of the next!

I have always wanted to go to this convention/expo since I am a spooky girl. As a birthday gift, my…read morefiancé gifted me a pass for both of us this past Saturday. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the line was so long that it took us at least an hour and a half to enter the actual event. It was well worth the wait, and surprisingly, it went by fast, although we got sunburnt. I highly recommend investing in the VIP pass to avoid the long lines because this keeps getting busier each year. The convention itself is pretty cool, especially if you are a fan of everything spooky. You can find unique merch from small businesses such as Backstitch Bruja, Spooksieboo, DIY Light Guy, Bob Gurr, and Black Mast. Plus, there are many event attendees dressed as your favorite monster or whatever your little dark heart desires. Saw many cool costumes, and I was able to capture some in my photos. Convention parking is throughout the convention area in adjacent lots, and I paid $30 to park and walked over to the convention. I suggest trying to get an Uber if you do not want to deal with the traffic getting into a lot. You will be paying around the same amount or possibly more during peak times. There are also food trucks throughout the expo and snacks to enjoy while shopping, browsing, and having fun. In the Hall of Shadows, there are many mazes and photo ops to enjoy. Not too spooky, but you can get a feel of how Universal Horror Nights or Knott's Scary Farm is. So much fun! There are lots of panels, celebrity signings, Casa de Calaveras, and a Black Cat Lounge, but some lines were long, so I didn't get to experience them except for the Casa de Calaveras, which was pretty cool. Can't wait for next year's event, and I will for sure be purchasing the VIP pass to be able to experience more and get more out of my pass. Such a fun and spooky day!

I love the deals here; sometimes they're even better than other places, especially in the produce…read moresection. On my recent visits, I've noticed it's been a lot busier than usual, so the lines have been longer than what I'm used to. I don't often see three lanes open. That said, the cashier I usually see (I'm sorry I always forget her name!) is incredibly friendly and very efficient, which makes the checkout process quick and easy every time, especially on the busy days.

Aldi cinnamon rolls didn't rise. Absolutely inedible. So disappointing on a Sunday morning to have…read morebreakfast ruined. Gave three star because I'll still come back for the cheap prices.

I couldn't believe the quality of my Fresh Farm To You delivery! Everything was incredibly fresh…read moreand tasted like it had just been picked from the farm. The organic carrots, beets, and tomatoes arrived with certified organic labels. Even my husband and daughter, who usually don't eat tomatoes, loved them. They were sweet, juicy, and full of real tomato flavor. The soy milk was rich, fresh, and tasted just like homemade. Thank you for providing such high-quality, delicious food. I'll definitely order again!

My girlfriend and I had a really frustrating experience with this company after visiting their…read morebooth at the Venice Winterfest. A rep approached us, explained the service, and asked for my email and payment info. I asked multiple times if adding my card would trigger any charges or shipments, and she repeatedly assured me it would not. She said nothing would be sent until I personally selected a box on their website. That turned out to be completely untrue. I later received an email saying my box had shipped, and noticed a charge on my account for something I never ordered. To make matters worse, we're leaving for the holidays, so the food will arrive while we're gone -- a total waste and extremely annoying. There is also no clear way to delete your account or request a refund on their website, which makes the whole situation even more frustrating. This experience felt misleading and dishonest. I'm requesting a full refund and immediate account deletion. Based on this, I cannot recommend this company.

No one answers the phone, no customer service just another digital company for plant…read moreLife?

One of my company's vendors had a networking event here that we got to attend. The place is very…read morecool with a nice vibe. Lots of plants, decorations and couches to hang out on. The charcuterie table was amazing. The outside area was nice too and they had a taco truck out back. Everyone was raving about how good the tacos were but they were a tad too spicy for me. (I'm sure they will still great though!)

I am being very specific with this rating, it's not for the store but for an employee. On…read more09/28/2025, I gave this store 1 star and I still feel it's a 1 star. Since then I started going to another retailer due to their excellent customer service. The other day, I went to Home Depot and I was shocked when I was approached by Filbert, he asked if I needed any assistance. In 5 years, no one has ever asked me that question. In the past when I did ask for assistance, I didn't get any on numerous occasions. I knew what I wanted and where it was located so I thanked him for asking. As I was walking to the check out, I saw him and approached him and told him how I felt about this store and the customer service. We really had a good conversation about it. I did acknowledge to him the excellent customer service that he provided and thanked him for it. Nothing changed at the checkout area, 3 female associates were chatting and laughing. They were having their own conversation. Not one of them paid attention to the customers, not even a "Thank you for shopping at Home Depot."

I came to Home Depot to shop, not to be approached by third-party salespeople trying to sell me…read moresolar, raffles, or anything else. I do not want to be solicited while I am shopping. When I complained to the manager, she told me that other customers do not mind. That was dismissive and completely missed the point. I was explaining that I do mind, and I should be able to shop without being bothered by outside salespeople. Home Depot needs to stop allowing third-party vendors to hassle customers inside the store, and managers should take complaints seriously instead of minimizing them. I'm sure a lot more people don't like it than they are aware of, I almost didn't say anything and I'm sure most people won't. I found it funny she was speaking for all the customers that did like it thinking that I would care. Basically she told me that I was complaining wrong because I didn't listen to her.

Healthy grain bowls at a really cute colorful truck with friendly employees!…read more Had the Crenshaw Meatballs (Pork & Chicken meatball, coconut curry, jicama slaw, peanuts). The jicama slaw was refreshing and delicious and I love the GRAINS! Chewy and delicious. The meatballs were alright, they were slightly too salty for me and the coconut curry was nearly nonexistent and was more like a milky coconut sauce. But it was still good, the ingredients were balanced well and the bowl had a variety of textures and flavors. Portions seemed small but it was just right amount and carried me 'til dinner! But I thought $10 for a food truck bowl was too pricey. (Spotted: Thurs Lunchtime outside of work near Culver City. La Cienega/Blackweider Rd)

Pico House has an amazingly unique concept, and I hope it starts to get some hype. What we have…read morehere is some HIGH quality meats, grains, and other fantastic ingredients you'll find in each of their bowls. I had the short rib bowl and was absolutely delicious. The meat was perfectly smoked tasting like bacon while all the rest of the ingredients extremely complimented each other. You can really tell that each person on this truck takes a lot of pride in what they're cookin, and that's clear based on the product that they're serving. Before enjoying my bowl, I was fortunate enough to try their onion rings. I gotta be honest, before receiving them I was expecting a standard onion ring. After the first bite I've already declared these as some of the BEST onion rings I've ever had. The trick is they pickle the onions first. It's so simple, but so genius. Unlike anything at a fast food joint, these o-rings are pretty light and not greasy at all. The dip that came alongside was also amazing (and orgasmic), to say the least. It's similar to a sour cream with other flavors. I'm not sure exactly what was in it, but I had to take it home, but actually didn't, due to being too busy dipping my finger in it to finish the rest. Make sure to try their desserts too as they have a pastry chef on the truck! The Pink Lemonade Cream Puffs seem to be their signature, but unfortunately they weren't on the menu during the time of my visit. I did however try the Stumptown Tiramisu and PB&J cakes. Both are succulent, moist, and a must try. Pico House is a great option for lunch and dinner that's not only healthy, but also delicious. Office Managers or Event Planners, I highly recommend getting these guys in for some catering.