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.

My wife and I really didn't plan on going to Midsummer Scream this year - I can't stress enough how…read morelast minute we found out about it, let alone how last minute we bought tickets for it! But sometimes you just gotta leap headfirst into an adventure and hope for the best! The Midsummer Scream Halloween & Horror Convention is held yearly at the Long Beach Convention Center for one weekend in August. Friday it's from 6PM-10PM, Saturday is from 11AM-7PM, and Sunday is from 11AM-6PM. Friday tickets are $40, Saturday tickets are $57, and Sunday tickets are $52. If you're not scared to spend, you can get a weekend pass for $73. If you're truly fearless, the VIP Gold Bat Pass is $199 that gives you priority access to admission (you can enter at 10AM), priority entry for panels/presentations/attractions, commemorative lanyard/badge & pin, and admission to the Saturday night party. We bought tickets for Sunday as it was the only thing not sold out. We arrived at the convention center around 9:40AM and it was packed from all sides! There are two main entrances on both sides of the center, so it really doesn't matter which side you choose. Both sides are split into multiple general admission lines. They passed out free tote bags and there were some people in horror costumes to take pictures with. Speaking of which, if you ever wanted to let your freak flag fly high and go all out dressing up, you couldn't have picked a better place! Loads of fans came dressed up in costumes and make-up - if you think you're overdoing it, you're not! Once the doors opened, the lines were quick to be guided inside (unless you have a bag, in which case security had to clear you). The ground floor had some photo ops and some food vendors. The main convention floor is below but wheelchair accessible (lots of disabled fans were present). They had a map of the area, but honestly unless you're there for a specific thing or person, just roam around! Horror and Halloween fans galore! It gets more crowded the later it gets, so the early fan gets the worm! The Hall of Shadows is its own section and features tons of mini haunted attractions like mazes, houses, and photo-ops. Very low-light and plenty of fog machines so watch where you're going! The Screaming Room showcases short films from around the world. The Black Cat Lounge is filled with cats to pet, cuddle or adopt. Paranormal Pixie's Pumpkin Patch is a gore-free and scare-free kid corner area with performances, book readings, coloring, and other child-friendly activities. Speaking of which, children 10 and under get free general admission to the convention with a paid adult guardian (2 free kids max per adult). The show floor is the biggest area and completely covered with vendors, celebrity booths, horror-themed coffee & treats, and much much more. If you're looking for make-up, they got it. If you're looking for cheap movies to buy, they got it. If you're looking for clothes/costumes/merch, they got it. You'll basically find anything and everything horror/Halloween related here, so make sure to get your steps in! There are also several photo-ops in every crevice and corner, so remember to charge your phone or bring your fancy cameras! We tried the Gorchata (horchata latte with pumpkin cold foam) from Coffinated Coffee, a churro cheesecake from Lunas Sweets and Treats, and a lemonade from a random stand. There are some food trucks out back and plenty of restaurants in the immediate area if you want actual food. We hit up every booth that had a spin wheel for free prizes like free/discounted tickets for Haunted Hayride, Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns, Evil Dead in concert, Street Food Cinema, and stickers/candy. Movie studios and theme parks had their own special photo-ops. Overall we had a blast for our first time at Midsummer Scream! Lots of things to see and do, lots of nice horror fans to interact with, lots of money to spend if you're not careful! Probably the biggest/only downside is that there are literally no places to sit, so be prepared to be on your feet all day! We saw some tables out back near the food truck area, but we were on our way to exit anyways. There's plenty of parking lots/garages in the area for different prices so don't stress over it (just remember where you parked though). We'd love to come back, but maybe next year we'll spring for the weekend passes so we can take our time and strategize better.

I've been going to this event for years and always have a great time. I just wish they made…read moreaccommodations for people who have chronic illness because my brother who loves going may not be able to comfortably or safely go anymore. There are no quickly accessible handicap only restrooms or front of line passes like other cons have for him and a caretaker. Making it impossible for him with UC and other health complications to comfortably and confidently attend even though he'd love to again. His health has declined but his love of horror has not! Maybe in future years, they can take this into consideration for people with chronic bathroom/stomach health conditions.

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.

03/14/25 It's been 6…read moremonths, since posting my review, see original one below and I still love my Farm Fresh to You service. I get it every other week. You can cancel or postpone deliveries, up until the day before; there are no membership or delivery fees. I'm usually up late, so it doesn't matter to me if they deliver late at night. It also helps if you give them a code to your building or a phone number they can call you at, so they can get in; the same way you give it to Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods, Doordash, etc.. I'm happy with the service and food. I recently tried the Corned Beef, from the Cream Co. Meats, along with the potatoes and parsley and really liked it. Photo below. The gravy was from Whole Foods. I also tried the Alexandre vanilla yogurt with the fresh blueberries and granola I added to my delivery and really like that for breakfast. I liked the blueberries from Farm Fresh, better than the blueberries, imported from Peru, that I got at Whole Foods the same week. The food tastes great and I get to eat healthy, while supporting local farmers to the Los Angeles area and/or California with the same money I use to buy groceries elsewhere. Corned Beef & Potatoes To make the corned beef: remove corned beef from the package and brine. Follow directions on the packaging to cover it in cold water in a large pot, bring to a boil, cover, simmer/cook on low heat for about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Not on the directions: I removed the meat from the water, placed it on a piece of aluminum foil and baked it in the oven/toaster oven for 12-15 minutes at 425 to crisp the top. Removed it from the oven, let it sit for a few minutes to cool, before slicing. While it was baking in the oven, removed any bits from the meat water, then boiled the potatoes in the water and made the gravy. Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli Peel about 3 large potatoes, cut into chunks, bring water to boil, add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes, drain, put back into the pot, mash with 1 1/4-1/2 stick of butter, add a little milk, stir until mashed. Bring some water to a boil in a shallow pan, add the broccoli, cook for about 4-5 minutes, drain. Let the steak sit at room temp for about 15 min. Mix some softened butter with slices of fresh garlic, heat the pan on medium high heat, add some oil, cook the steak for about 3 min one side, then turn over to cook for another 2 min, add the softened butter w/garlic mixture, fresh rosemary, spoon the melted butter over it, remove the meat from the pan, serve with some of the juice spooned over it. Chicken, Rice & Lettuce Spread the Peruvian Pollo A La Brasa Seasoning Sauce and spread it over the chicken thighs. Let sit in the fridge for 30 min to a few hours. Line a baking pan with aluminum and spread a little olive oil on it. Place the chicken on the pan. I add a little olive oil to the tops of the chicken, but don't have to. Bake at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes. Serve with rice & salad and spoon some of the pan juice over the meat. Both Peruvian Sauce and Sweetwater Creek chicken from Farm Fresh to You. Rinse 1 1/2 cups of the rice until the water runs clear. Fill a pot with a about 2 1/4 cups of water, add the rice, add a little olive oil, bring rice to boil, stir, turn to low heat and cover. Cook for 10 min. Then turn the heat off, stir, and cook for another 10 minutes. The residual heat should cook it without leaving water, but if there is still a bit of water, turn heat to low. Fluff rice with fork, remove from stove, let it stand still without cover for 5-10 min. Butter optional. True Origin Sushi Rice and Vital Farms butter from Farm Fresh to You. Chopped or sliced lettuce. Nunes Company Romaine lettuce from Farm Fresh to You. Steak Diane Let the 1 large steak or two smaller steaks sit at room temperature for about 10-15 min. Heat up a frying pan med high heat, add a bit of oil, cook the steak/s for a few minutes each side, remove them to a plate while you get on with cooking everything else, add about 1 tablespoon of butter with 2 sliced garlic to the pan, cook for about 2 min, try not to let the butter and garlic burn, then add about 1 package of sliced Shitake mushrooms and 1.5 tablespoons of butter, stir and cook for about 3-4 minutes, turn the heat lower, add a little bit of white wine, Cognac, etc. and let the alcohol cook off for about 2 minutes (don't let the house catch fire doing this), add about 1/2 cup of beef broth, a tiny bit of mustard, little bit of Worcestershire sauce and about 1/2-2/3 cup of heavy cream, stir, bring to a boil, turn to low heat and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to thicken it, add the steak back into the pan and some fresh thyme. Cook for about 3-4 more minutes, then serve with potatoes, rice, etc..

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!)

Went in for quite a few things today. Received the upmost AMAZING customer service from Latonya…read moreC.!!! Not only did she volunteer to help us, she walked us through a very lengthy list of things we needed. She was patient, kind, resourceful, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. All the staff was really nice there, but she was definitely a stand out. THANK YOU LATONYA!

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."

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.