Our friend had her retirement party here. The event was great. Everything was well suited. The…read morespace was ample. There was room for a dance floor. The bar area was well kept. Great space to have an event. Since I didn't plan the event I can't say anything about cost, but it was well suited for the event.

Our cousin was having her wedding reception here and boy was I impressed! The facility was clean…read moreand big! Food was great, bathrooms were clean and service (except one woman) was great! Highly recommend for an event!

Beautiful location in Upland for special events. However it is located in a busy intersection so…read morethe noise level outside is pretty loud from all the vehicles driving by. Keep that in mind if you are having an outdoor event - you will need a good speaker system if you want to be heard! I was here for a wellness event and during our Pilates session outdoors on the grass, I couldn't hear the instructor over the traffic noise. The interior of the building is cute for a reception or small meetings. There's a bridal suite near the restroom. Parking is VERY limited, overflow parking is at the church diagonal on the NW corner to La Villa Bella.

This is definitely Upland's hidden gem. It has a beautiful outdoor area. Inside it's also beautiful…read moreand has a nice decent size dance floor. The owners are so nice. They actually introduced themselves to me. other venues. The owners don't even acknowledge you. The staff all around was nice and helpful.

We were looking for a venue that felt natural and classic and the Garner House was just that. The…read morehistoric nature of the house added an extra nostalgic route 66 charm to our wedding that made it feel feel like home. The intimate size of the property worked perfectly for our smaller wedding and being able to add certain rental spaces helped us tailor the property to fit our needs. Shelly and all of the staff at the Garner House were all so incredibly kind and helpful through the process. They have great teamwork which really reflects in how smooth of a process this ended up being. In the chaos of wedding planning, this was one of the easier parts. We absolutely recommend picking the Garner House as a place to celebrate your forever!

Claremont heritage does a Claremont home tour every October. I took my BF, who was over the moon…read morewith the mid century modern homes. It's 50$ per person and we got to see 7 homes from 10am-4pm. I was thinking about going to a home tour in palm springs, but the prices were sky high We can't wait to go again next year!

I t would be very useful if you went through your social media and removed old calendar of events…read more when looking for August and September list of bands, what comes up is August from 3 years ago. And September is 47 weeks ago. Please declutter.

Love this place, we dine here multiple times a week, lunch and dinner. Best vodka tonics around…read more All the servers are top shelf. They just added some new things to the menu. The surf and turf wrap is great and no one around has anything like it. Shrimp, steak, avocado, and cheese. Pastrami is good especially on marbled rye. Love the salmon dinner with succotash, the steak is good too. Have not tried the spaghetti, but I hear good things. The veggie omelette is another favorite, we add ham. Soups are all good. The chicken tortilla is so packed with stuff that you may only need that and a couple drinks. Happy hoiur 2-6 Tuesday-Thursday Monday 2-close. TVs to watch your favorite game NFL specials and dodger specials. Full bar.

We had our son's high school graduation party there and it was fantastic. Up until the event date,…read moreAbraham was professional, friendly and efficient with the planning of the food and space. All of our friends were impressed with the amount of space that accommodated about 120 guests. Plenty of room for sitting and dancing. All of the staff were so very attentive to all of our needs. Also, the food was delicious and we appreciated the flexibility in being able to bring our own desserts. We didn't have to decorate so much because the atmosphere was party ready. Thank you to the all of the staff for helping us create such a memorable experience for our family!

We had a birthday event at Cosmo and the staff was professional and courteous. The venue was…read moreelegant. I recommend this venue and will use their venue again.

I want to start by saying that this place was beautiful I couldn't be more pleased with the service…read morethat was provided for my husband and I staff was great! Amanda was incredible I want to make it known that she was by our side every step of the way. she is amazing and takes her job seriously not only was she professional on everything she did for us but she took it upon herself to make sure everything was running smoothly the day of our wedding. I hope her hardwork is recognized and is compensated! Thank you Amanda for making our day extra special may God pour his blessings over you each and every way!- Felix and Tania.

Literally a hidden gem. I have lived near this venue for a decade and didn't know it was here! My…read moresister found it when we were desperate to find a location for a Celebration of Life service for my son. Hidden Oaks was perfect! We had a short time frame, a tight budgets (his death was a surprise, which makes for a surprise budget as well), and a whole lot of unknowns -- like how many guests there would be. That's rough event planning. Sheryl and our coordinator Lyndsay were incredibly flexible, kind, and understanding. I will always be grateful to them for this. We paid for the additional assistance of two staffers -- Helping Hands, for $20 per hour. Well-worth it, and they were lovely. Highly recommend. Lyndsay was an absolute SAINT putting up with all our question marks on this day. She was calm, professional, and had everything under control. Since I was crying half the time, I was very thankful for her presence. Our guests were blown away with how beautiful the venue was. Most guests were local and they were as surprised as we were! So here's what you need to know about this venue: --it is gorgeous, shady, clean and just lovely. Perfect for a smallish event of about 100-200, IMO. --it is disabled accessible, although it is a historical property. --you cannot hear the freeway at all once you are inside the venue --pricing is VERY reasonable and you won't have a catering minimum. --it has Padua Hills vibes, but the catering minimum there is $10K and you have to use their caterer -- no thank you. --big money saver: they have tables, chairs, umbrellas, and they set up of all that. You only need to rent linens. --There is a kitchen, but it is not really for cooking. More for staging and refilling. It has a commercial fridge and a freezer, so we kept ice and extra cheese and desserts to refill. The caterers used it, but we didn't cook there. --it has both indoor and outdoor spaces, which makes it great for rain plans. --there is no alcohol, no smoking of any kind, and music needs to be the Disney version. It is owned by a Christian church, so values need to align there. They mean these things. Respect this. For us, this was no problem, since we needed a sober venue for the respect of some of our guests. We simply printed a disclaimer on our invitations. --you probably need extra signage at the entrance because it is easy to miss. You need to allow time for people to get in if you have a lot of guests. --Cheryl was organized -- we had a pre-meeting where she gave us a tour and a folder of all the details (table sizes, rules, helpful vendor contacts, etc) In our case, we welcomed guests on the north side of the building, had an espresso bar on the west patio, then directed guests to the back yard where the gazebo is. We held the "ceremony" part of the event by the gazebo, but we didn't really decorate at all (we didn't want it to feel like a wedding). Then we invited guests into the house and to the north side of the property, where one would normally have a reception for snacks and socializing. There are lots of little rooms and places where groups of guests can socialize within the house. For us, that worked because groups of my son's friends could reminisce together in their own social groups. We had no real need for flowers, because the facility was beautiful by itself. I hope this venue helps!

I had my baby shower at Electric Loft just over a month ago, and have nothing but wonderful things…read moreto say about my experience! When I first requested a quote, I recieved a response very quickly from Pro, the manager, and he remained available for any questions I had until I was ready to sign my quote and lock in my event (and thereafter until shower day.) When you request a quote, you'll be sent a questionnaire about what you'll need for your event (time frame, services, furnishings, etc.) so you know exactly what you're paying for when you get your price. There is a lot included in the price, but other than some standard items like tables and chairs, you'll need to rent, or bring in everything else yourself or with outside vendors. I did all of my own decor, had my family and friends help me set up, and we catered Porto's. There is a full kitchen with a stove/oven, prep area and sink as well if you're cooking yourself, we used the oven to warm up potato balls and stored drinks in the fridge and it worked out great. You can rent a cover for the kitchen if it's not your vibe. Here's some of the concerns I had before booking and how we overcame them: Concern: the venue is on the second story in a historic building and is only accessible by stairs. Solution: It is only one flight of stairs, and there is a break in the middle with ample room for a chair or bench if guests need a stopping point. I informed my guests of this ahead of time and had my husband help anyone who needed assistance, everyone was able to make it work. It was a little but rough carrying all of our own stuff up, but many hands made light work. Concern: there is only one bathroom for an event of nearly 90 people. Solution: Honestly, this was only an issue for us at the beginning of our event when people were arriving from far away places. Once the initial rush died out, there was never even a line for the bathroom. Concern: the space is very plain. Solution: The space does not have many bells and whistles, but I found it charming and rustic, and there's lots of opportunity to really make it as dressed up as you want with whatever theme you can think of. Also, the natural light from the windows on both sides of the building made things that much more appealing. Concern: there is no designated parking. Solution: the Electric Loft team was able to save some spaces directly in front for me and my set-up team, and then parking is open up and down the streets as well as at the nearby park. No one had any issues, save for some later arrivals as there was some kind of art event at another building nearby. There may be a little walking involved, but not so much that it made anything impossible. All in all, everyone thought it was a great spot and I've been recommending Electric Loft all over the place, and I'll continue to do so. Also shout out to The Splendor Co for my photo spot!

Great event space -- just a little on the warm side once the party got going. I would recommend.read more

This review is long overdue! Held my baby shower here in October. I was stuck in the newborn bubble…read moresince I delivered one week after the shower. Katelyn is just an angel to work with. She is everything and more you expect from a hostess. She is attentive, kind and helpful. She has multiple furniture pieces you can switch out based on your vibe. Lux studio is such a hidden gem. Truly a stunning indoor architecture and it was honestly perfect size and budget for our event. She is also well connected with other vendors and made renting tables and chairs a breeze. Overall super pleased and I recommend this location to other friends all the time. Katelyn made it feel like I was hosting at a family member's house she did not hesitate to help set up which I am so so grateful for.

Overall: my family and I LOVED this venue, when we almost lost hope for finding a affordable,…read morepretty venue, I was able to find Lux Studios (this sounds like an ad but I swear it's not ) Cons: *outside wasn't as aesthetic as the actual venue so we were skeptical at first *owner does not reply very well (I ran into this when I was trying to contact her after our first meeting and walkthrough of venue, trying to clarify booking details as well as get our deposit in asap) *setup and cleanup time is included in the time you pay for (we knew this information when booking and paying for our allotted time it just sucks that it was even a thing) *parking situation is a little weird but very manageable Pros: *owner was very friendly, and helpful *owner didn't try to swindle us or upcharge for anything (especially compared to most venues around) *inside of building was beautiful, aesthetic and sleek *most furniture could be moved or used for free in our event *bathroom was cleanly, pretty and stink-free! *floor was easy to clean due to it being concrete *owner helped us put up a few things when checking up on us when we first got there *big windows we could choose to have curtains open or not with *door in the front and door in the back *was allowed to put up basically anything and everything as long as there was no major damage *was allowed to put easy up on side of venue for extra seating *lighting was bright (kinda wish it was adjustable, and if it was was- I wish we knew lol) *and that's all I can think of now! Thankyou so much for having us, we had a blast and enjoyed every second of hosting there P.S. sorry for the lack of venue pics! The day was very chaotic and I didn't think of taking pictures till we were cleaning up

California Botanic Garden was absolutely beautiful! I loved exploring the different trails…read morethroughout the garden. There was so much nature and wildlife to enjoy along the way. We got to see bunnies, rabbits, turtles, and so many different types of birds. It was such a peaceful and beautiful experience being surrounded by nature. Whether you're looking for a relaxing nature walk, want to explore the trails, or enjoy a nice hike, this is a great place to visit. I definitely recommend coming here if you love nature and wildlife!

Claremont, CA This…read morebotanic garden has grown on me. There are so many varieties of California native plants and they do have a nursery that is usually open a few days a week but is closed for Summer and reopening in October, 2026. What I love about this property is the sprawling amount of walkway to take a nice walk. You'll find enough shade along the way but many parts are not shaded. The pathways are decomposed granite, concrete and or asphalt so it's like hiking in nature but without the dirt road or elevation gain. I also really love that it's not crowded here. It's also smack dab in the middle of nature so you will occasionally see wild animal poop on a path, cracks that have not been repaired, but none of that really bothers me. There are plenty of benches along the path and a restroom on one side of the property so plan accordingly. They used to have a nice gift shop here and novelties like hats, t shirts, children's toys, books are now displayed in a small outdoor kiosk near to where you check in. California Botanic Garden is a member of the American Horticultural Network of Gardens (AHS). So if you have an annual membership at one of the participating Gardens associated with AHS Gardens you automatically have access to visit all of the gardens in network, unlimited visits for no additional charge. It is nice being a member at one garden and having access to visit hundreds of gardens. Currently, 380 gardens participate in this Network throughout parts of United States and Territories of U.S.A., Canada, and Cayman Islands. https://ahsgardening.org/ahs-garden-network/ I copy and pasted the exerpt below from AI but it has been a treat to see the blooms and how they change color, specifically Native California Buckwheat which can be seen along many hills and roadsides in California. To observe how the plant changes and matures in different seasons is quite fascinating: "Native California Buckwheat flowers start out white (or pale pink/creamy) and transition through shades of orange, cinnamon, rust, and deep red-brown as they age and dry out into summer and fall. Flower Color Changes Fresh Blooms (Spring): Tiny clusters open up as bright, clean white or pale pink. Aging and Drying (Summer): As the weather heats up and soil dries, the petals shift into rusty orange, copper, and tan. Late Season (Fall/Winter): The spent flower heads mature into deep rust-red and chocolate brown tones across the hillsides." I truly enjoy seeing the change of colors on each visit, they are so bright and vibrant! Look for it, and you will find a lot of beauty in the varied California native plant foliage and blooms on this property. Visiting seasonally gives the best picture. For example, The 1000's of large Matilija poppies which resemble a crinkly giant sunny side up egg just finished peak bloom a few months ago. They will be back!

Attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful venue. Nice ceremony area. The view was spectacular…read moreand perfect while watching the sunset. The reception was held inside the theater and it was pretty. The food were good. We got the chicken and the steak. Overall nice wedding venue.

A bit of an overdue review, but my husband and I had our wedding at Padua Hills theater this past…read moreJune and had a great experience with the team! We initially liked the fact that the venue had separate spaces for our guests to experience and explore, and that there was so much variety in the venue's views, from the olive grove, to the Spanish-inspired architecture, to the mountains. As we worked more and more with the team, we also appreciated how organized, thoughtful, and kind Isabela, Ryan, and Kristina were with the actual planning process. Before we booked the venue, we were a little bit hesitant because of some older reviews of the venue mentioned bees and poor management communication led to folks having bad experiences with the venue, but we felt really supported and had all our concerns addressed the entire time. Our guests really appreciated the venues service as well, highlighting how generous the portion sizes were for the serviced dinner. This was a bit of a relief because one of the concerns we had about the venue was meal quality compared to venues like a hotel or a country club that offer full catering in conjunction with operating restaurants on site. The food turned out great, and we (but more importantly, our guests) really appreciated the menu! Our wedding was beautiful, with much of the credit going to the Padua Hills team! Would highly recommend.