Such a cool ace with live jazz, both with a cover in the main room and as general ambiance during…read morehappy hour. The drinks are fantastic and very reasonably priced. The bartenders were super and made me feel like a regular on my first visit and were just fantastic. If you haven't been yet and you like Jazz, you need to go. Like now. Just go. Also, good parking in the back!

Another great afternoon at The Grape- Great music and a good…read moretime every time I go-Thank you!

We had a blast! It was so well thought out and the staff was friendly…read more A lot of fun.

Our first time in an escape room. The Wizard's Lair is the room we chose. We didn't make it out,…read morebut we had such a fun time! The puzzles were creative, the room was well done, and the experience kept us laughing and working together the whole time. Definitely worth it! Will be going back for another try

For four years in a row, we have taken up to 65 eighth graders to Golf N' Stuff, Ventura, for a…read morethree hour visit on a Monday afternoon on our way up to the El Capitan Canyon campground. This Golf N' Stuff is extremely safe, clean, well kept up, and our students love the rides, mini golf, food, and arcade. The staff is phenomenal! They are patient, kind, and they keep the students safe. It is always a very fun, safe, and special experience for our students. Well done, Golf N' Stuff staff!!

This Golf N' Stuff location is absolutely amazing. they have…read morea little bit of everything: miniature golf, arcade, bumper karts, go-kart and more. Everything is affordable. They have a snack bar: pizza, chips hotdogs etc.

Happy Earth Day to my fellow tree huggers. In honor of the occasion, I'd like to share one of my…read morerecent faves - a gem of a botanical garden that's hidden in the heart of downtown Ventura. When driving up the 101 from LA to the Bay Area, I love to make a pit stop in Ventura. It's the perfect place to stretch your legs out. And if you're looking for a little more to get your heart rate up, Ventura Botanical Gardens offers a lovely stroll-style hike to unwind from the one-hour-plus drive. The grounds are a mix of tiered levels, winding walkways, and lots of exotic plants. There are stretches of shaded areas, but SPF/hats are advised as it's still exposed to the seaside sun & haze. There are quotes carved in stones along the pathway that are nice to read. And when you get to the top, you get sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Time it right, and you can watch the sun dip into the sea. Admission is very reasonable. $7/person and FREE on Fridays. Feel free to bring your dog on a leash on Fridays too. I went on a random Tuesday and arrived at 9:15am, close to opening time. There was lots of free parking near the entrance. That's also where the cutest little gift shop greets all guests. Here, you'll find lots of charming gifts & knick-knacks & small plants to take home too. For those who prefer to lend a hand and yank out the Mustardweed to save the natives, then Tuesdays are a good volunteer day Note: The bathrooms take a little bit of patience. They're built on a septic tank system so just try to follow instructions if you see them posted. According to some intel, permanent bathrooms are in the city's near-future plans. Also note that they are CLOSED on Mondays. So take in all that natural beauty, breathe out all that stress. And make sure you've roamed the gardens enough to work up an appetite. Downtown Main Street is nearby and there's a strip of charming diners, cafes, restaurants, and specialty shops. For the true eco-conscious tree hugger, you'll find stores with handcrafted souvenirs, artisan plant trinkets, and even vintage/used books just about any day of the week. After all, every day is Earth Day, right?

We escaped the fog of the San Joaquin Valley for Ventura. We stopped by the Ventura botanical…read moreGardens around 11 AM. It was seven dollars to get in. There are about 3 miles of trails. A lot of interesting plant life. What we liked is that you can't get lost even though we tried. There are some great views from the higher elevations. This is a great place to visit as it will always be changing

store is amazing, what a gem. my childhood has come back to life. my son with special needs loves…read morethis place and the owners give him amazing customer service. I love supporting a mom and pop shop and appreciate how thoughtful the staff is here! highly recommend

I really wish I liked this store but I just seem to always walk out disappointed. I found a game…read morethat was a great price and brought it to the counter and the guy working started looking up the price and changed it right in front of me. I told him "isn't it the price that's marked on there?" And proceeded to point at his sign that basically said he could change the prices at any time without notice. It seems like he goes on eBay and doubles whatever he sees. I get that places need to make a profit but tripling the price from what's on the sticker is a little misleading because you're pretty much running a gamble if it's going to be cheaper online once he looks it up at the register. If he listed a game for $20 and then found it online for $5, would he lower the price? Yeah, I'm not holding my breath.

Took the kids here today and it was 100% worth the 1.5 hour drive from LA. MOXI is super hands-on…read moreand perfect for kids to just explore and play without getting bored. Every exhibit actually keeps them engaged not just looking, but doing. The interactive tables (like the spinning drum and dice games) were a hit. My kids didn't want to leave and kept going back to the same stations. It's also really clean, organized, and easy to navigate even with little ones. Pricing was reasonable for what you get abbout $25 for adults, $20 for kids, and under 2 is free, which is nice. Staff was friendly and everything felt well-maintained. You can tell they designed this place with kids in mind but adults still have fun too. Definitely a solid family day trip spot from LA. Would come back again

I literally planned a trip to Santa Barbara just because my toddler wanted to go back to the Moxi…read more We have a kids museum in our city but she kept saying no the one with the parachutes. I figured out it was the Moxi. I guess it make quite the impression on her last year. The museum had some new exhibits this time around. They added a fun ball launcher that I also enjoyed as well. The water exhibit could use some love. Some of the hydraulic levers was either not working or you had to really work at it. My toddler was not strong enough to use them. One thing I like is that we were able to leave and come back after lunch. We got to make the most if our trip. I'm sure we'll ge back next year.

Rounded up at 4 , however 3.5 …read more This place has been open for a bit but I hadn't made my way over here. I have been super excited to stop by but I must admit, service was very lukewarm. The miss working the spot was pretty young , so perhaps lack of experience. I sat at a stool as I wanted to enjoy the vibes . I was never checked in on and I felt as though I was a bother . Drinks are canned . I asked for a glass and was told .. " All we have is plastic" as she walked away. Perhaps she's shy but there needs to be level of proper customer service. They offer Thrifty's icecream and sandwiches from Harbor Mart. The owners are super sweet, I have been following their business for awhile. A bit more energy when tending to customers would be appreciated . This spot has nice games and I love the murals! When I come back , I'll play some of the games and update my review . I really hope service improves.

This place is fun. I wish it was bigger but there is literally nothing they can do about that. They…read morehave about two basketball games, one VR game, one air hockey game, one punching bag game, two (?) arcade games, a couple claw games, a couple old Atari type games, and maybe 6-8 pinball machines. You add funds digitally onto a card in maybe $5 increments or so. I think we spent 30-60 minutes in here. Really if you're good at pinball you can spend a little longer in here. If you play the other games then they are in a timed basis and you run out much faster. My son who is 11 loves this place. I don't mind it. I think it's cute and give a nice distraction and is a cute little pit stop when downtown or we don't have anything to do. They also have thrifty ice cream and sandwiches and drinks you can order. The staff has always been nice so that helps. It's nice to know you're supporting a friendly local small business.

I went to visit the alpacas for my birthday on Valentine's Day, and I can honestly say it was one…read moreof the best experiences ever. From the moment we arrived, everything felt so peaceful and welcoming. Getting to see the alpacas up close, feed them, and just spend time around them was absolutely magical. They are the sweetest, most gentle little fluff balls I literally fell in love. Each one has its own personality, and being able to interact with them made the whole experience feel so special and personal. It was such a unique way to celebrate my birthday, and it made Valentine's Day even more memorable. I truly had the best time and left with the biggest smile on my face. They completely stole my heart... so now I guess I'll just have to go back and get it! I already can't wait to visit again. If you're thinking about going do it. You won't regret it!

Amazing experience if you're in the Santa Barbara area…read more It's really just an hour of hanging out with alpacas. According to the owners, they had three different time slots, and each time slot had their own group of alpacas they could feed, so that was very thoughtful! The owners, in general, are friendly people. There's not much to do outside of hanging out with alpacas, so the owners will talk to you every now and then about the alpacas. The alpacas are very friendly but shy. Some will walk away from you unless you have food. We also got to feed a water buffalo and some goats. For a farm, this place is crazy clean too. Nice restroom. Place didn't smell terrible. One thing I was worried about was humane treatment of the animals, but honestly, the animals look very happy to be there. There is a cat roaming around freely too, so please be careful when driving to and from the farm.

A visit to Ojai is worth 5 stars in itself. It's beautiful and peaceful. We just happened upon the…read moreLavender Festival that we'd planned to attend. I agree with a previous reviewer who expected to see more lavender at a lavender festival. Where were lavender eye pillows? Many of the booths had little to do with lavender. Maybe the very small craft festival needs another name. Underwhelming.

Mm mmm mmmmm...love me some Lavender. But such a darn pity…read moreshame there wasn't much of it here. Seems like most themed festivals do that nowadays. You know...bring everybody to the party but the honored guest. Hellooooooo?? Where the lavender at, people? We need to see an explosion of it. Note to the organizers: slap us in the face with lavender next time, please? There is a reason that people come to this festival, and it ain't for peanuts. Take a guess. -Shout out to the Lavender lemonade vendor. Offering those refills made you #1 in my eyes. -I'm rocking the HELL out of my bag created from recycled blue jeans, made by Blue River. The compliments won't stop. -And I was able to snag a nice bundle of lavender at $3 for the road. Great idea. Car smelled lovely. Let me coordinate this festival next year. I will show you how to make this shit magical. Think about it over coffee.

Did you guys see the new arcade that opened at pacific view mall??…read more They even have an iguana as a pet displayed in one of the claw machine (not real claw machine). Everything looks clean and brand new and we love having another option to take our 5 Yo on the weekends or those in service days at school. I don't know about pricing and prizes yet but excited to find out. I love the variety and seems like they have a good range of options!

It's a cute little place with some fun arcade games. That my kids really liked. My husband thinks…read moreit has a good ratio of please to tokens versus the money youspend there. It doesn't have a lot of things to play to be honest, but it's in a mall so it kills time or it is kids something to do while you are shopping. It has an air hockey table, some basketball games, some car games, a couple racing games,maybe fruit ninja, and punching bag game. They also have a bearded dragon inside of an old game lol.