This community center is large and amazing. It offers a gym, many exercise classes, enrichment…read moreclasses such as painting and dancing, a cafe, and other amenities I haven't explored yet. I think there's a pool, tennis courts, etc. Extensive shaded parking under the solar panels is available.

Great community and event center. I attended an event at this location and was pleasantly surprised…read morewith the amenities they provide. If I lived nearby I would definitely consider participating in more events there

I would not recommend this venue based on how my security deposit is being handled 3 weeks after…read moremy event. Immediately after my event, no damages were mentioned at all. The only communication I received was asking where an item I rented (the projector/VIBE) was placed. I told them, they found it, and that was the end of it. Shortly after, Alex (the COO) emailed me stating that my security deposit would be returned by this weekend. It still hasn't been returned. About 4 days after receiving the email from Alex , Chloe texted me asking if I had received my deposit. I told her no and sent her Alex's email confirming the refund. 2.5 weeks after my event, she suddenly claimed that damages were found after my event. This raised immediate red flags. - The venue had cleaners come in right after my event, so they would've notified her of damages just like they did after her other events. So I don't see what's so difficult about showing me the cleaners claimed that the kitchen door was locked. Obviously, it wasn't if she can't provide proof. - Chloe herself said she would come in the following day to confirm the rented equipment was where I stated. So again, why weren't these issues brought up immediately if there was truly damages done to her venue during my event. - I had already contacted her the next day asking about camera footage, and she told me the cameras do not retain footage past a short period Despite all of this, 2.5 weeks after my event, I received this message: "After your event, our cleaning team reported a few issues... 1. The kitchen door was locked and a locksmith was called 2. A crack found on the wall 3. A broken door stopper" When I asked for video footage or proof, none was provided. Instead, I was sent a screen recording of text messages between Chloe and her cleaning staff. Her cleaning staff said these issues occurred at another event the following weekend after my event. Immediately, when I said thats not the date of my event she unsends the screen recorded message between her and her cleaners.... They are now claiming that I locked the kitchen door, requiring a locksmith, yet when I asked for proof, I received no response from Chloe and Alex. As of now, I am still waiting for my deposit. This entire experience feels like an attempt to retroactively justify withholding a deposit. The lack of transparency, delayed claims, and refusal to provide evidence is extremely concerning and unprofessional. If you value clear communication, integrity, and lawful business practices, I would strongly suggest booking elsewhere

Second time using this venue! It is so easy to book. No one is there hovering over you on the day…read moreof your event! Had so many compliments on this event space. Totally recommend.

Stopped by Fullerton Arboretum during spring break while casually exploring the area, and it turned…read moreout to be much more relaxing than I expected. It's part of California State University, Fullerton, one of the campuses in the CSU system, known for its strong business and communications programs. The arboretum has been used for education and plant conservation since 1979, and it spans about 26 acres. Even though it's divided into different plant zones, it doesn't feel overly designed. It feels more like everything is growing naturally and you're just walking through it. I wandered through the desert area and woodland sections, passing by all kinds of plants like cacti, fruit trees, flowers, bamboo, and large trees. Some were honestly my first time seeing them, and each area had a slightly different vibe. I kept stopping to take a closer look or look things up. The Heritage House was closed during my visit, but the Rose Garden smelled amazing. There's also a shaded bench area under vine-covered trees in the back, which is a nice spot to sit and take a break. I also noticed a small and cute Native Bee Hotel, which is a thoughtful touch since bees play such an important role in pollination here. What I liked most about this place is the overall atmosphere. Students were casually sitting under trees, reading, or listening to music. I also saw a group doing yoga on the lawn. It just feels like a space where people and nature naturally blend together. Definitely a place I'd come back to for a slow walk. Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton 1900 Associated Rd, Fullerton, CA 92831 Free admission Parking: $4/hour or $10/day on weekdays, free on weekends

Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

I attended a birthday event here 12/27/24…read more The venue was not well labeled and the building seemed small. From the outside, it looked like a dentist. Very little parking and the back leads into an alley way. There was a lot of guests so we were told to park in the residential area which had sketchy surroundings when walking back towards the event space. When we entered the space, it felt like an open layout house. Fairly modern design. Useful space. Two restrooms for guests. There was a small connecting area with a fridge for storage. The next room over was perfect for a small play bouncer. No kitchen area. The catering company all had to set up outside in the already limited parking lot area. The pavement was in ruin. Needs to be replaced. The AC was very cold on a 67 degree day. Two stars docked for the limited parking. inconvenience and the odd location in a commercial/residential zoned area.

Great place for any occasion customer service was great and the place itself is beautiful!! Would…read morerecommend!!! If I could add more stars I would!!!

My husband and I got married at city hall and hosted our intimate celebration lunch here with about…read more40 of my close family members. Nellie, the owner, was great to work with. We did a tour and loved the venue. Our event was mostly DIY which required us to maintain communication with Nellie to make sure we had everything we needed for decor and set-up. She also provided us with a great vendor list which we used to book our catering and bartender. The event was perfect, everyone enjoyed themselves and it was exactly how we pictured. Nellie was there on the day-of for guidance and additional assistance. I would definitely choose to plan another event here if the opportunity arises. The venue is clean and beautiful but Nellie's professional and kind service was the cherry on top.

Came back here to host my own event for my friends bridal shower: and this place was perfect!…read moreNellie was so helpful, and responded in a timely manner, all while being very well organized in. having tables and chair setup for my event. A few notes for future clients: -Must have liability insurance for you event -Alcohol can be served here but must be served by a bartender -Any vendors you bring in must also have their own liability insurance -Bathrooms inside are very clean and private (Huge plus) Hope this helps in your planning process when choosing a venue to host your event. Overall, this space can be transformed into anything, and gives such a special feel: perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or even a micro-wedding reception! Highly recommend this place!

Attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful venue. There was parking available as well as valet…read more The wedding site was separate from the regular restaurant and is on top of a hill. The food was solid and everything came out on time. I actually really enjoyed the salad that they served - it was generously portioned and had a nice mix of veggies. Staff was friendly and from my perspective, everything seemed smoothly ran.

I'm glad I had my September wedding here! This was the first venue we toured and came back to after…read morevisiting other venues. LeeAnn was such a pleasure to work with and her organization made planning a breeze. She and Christina were so helpful answering our many questions and sending follow ups for next steps. We went with their "Everything but the Ring" package because we wanted the convenience of an all- inclusive, plus we thought it was a great value for a SoCal wedding. We got to choose from their preferred vendor list and there were a good amount of options (photography, floral, bakery, DJ). The menu tasting was delicious and LeeAnn once again made the experience enjoyable. The day of our wedding was rather stress free! Vendors arrived on time, and Banquet captains Chris and Sam ran the event smoothly and were so professional and thoughtful. They made us feel like VIPs. Our guests later complimented that it was the best wedding food they've had and that the venue was beautiful. We highly recommend Summit House as a wedding venue!

We got married here a few months ago, and it was absolutely perfect. This venue is perfect if you…read morewant to add your own personal touches as it can be as diy as you want with decor, or if you have the budget to get your own personal vendors they allow outside ones! I love that you can provide your own catering, we had our family business cater the food for our event and that was nice because no other venues we looked at allowed that. Our wedding coordinator Katie put in so much work for our wedding and we are so grateful for everything she did for us. She gets things done! My best tip for someone looking to book is to be very organized and clear with every item you want if you are planning to bring your own decor, they are great and will get it done! But being organized will make things easier. The venue closes at 10pm, but we were able to book an area 12 minutes away at one of the bars in Downtown Fullerton. We had a good turnout of guests there for the After Party! We got so much compliments on our beautiful wedding and ceremony, and many compliments on the venue. Thank you Griffith house for being the perfect venue for us !

My husband and I recently got married here, earlier this month…read more We could not of had a better experience! We are so happy that Griffith House was our venue. Not only is the venue so authentically beautiful, the staff here are amazing! From working with Diana leading up to wedding and Katie our day of coordinator, they are great!!! The day of the wedding was so perfect and ran so smoothly! This was an amazing team. I highly recommend this venue and Hutchinson Weddings.

We choose this hidden Gem venue to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. This venue is a real…read morebeauty. We just want to give a shout out to Sharon and Jennifer for being so easy to work with, friendly and professional . Such a great pleasure to work with Sharon . We're very happy how the party turned out so beautifully . I totally recommend this place for your next event !!!

My husband and I booked this venue for our 40th wedding anniversary. Both Collin and Sharon worked…read morewith me, my husband and my party planner every step of the way! They accommodated all of our requests and their response time was immediate! The existing decor was perfect for our 1920s murder mystery themed party! Everything went smoothly on the day of! I highly recommend this venue! It's beautiful, spacious and conveniently located!

Best decor made for my daughter's 16th birthday. The owner George was amazing and the event was…read moresuch a success

We drove to see this venue, but it appears to be shut down. The parking lot is crumbling and…read morecovered in weeds and the building looks abandoned.

This review was not written soon enough, but I can sum it up in just a few words: book The…read moreCharleston for your event. Just do it. We booked for a wedding on a very short timeline for a smallish group, and top to bottom, we had an amazing experience. They made planning so easy, from our amazing point of contact/coordinator Emily answering every silly question I had, to the digital planning offerings so we could make our own floor plans for the team. The owner Summer was also highly responsive when we needed to touch base. Day of, everything was so streamlined that we hardly had to lift a finger beyond getting our decorations out of the building. The staff was on top of every element and they were all so sweet. On top of that, EVERY SINGLE one of our guests commented on how gorgeous the venue is, with some family members excited to find a place for their own events. We booked a buffet style dinner and added the lighting package, the coordinator upgrade, cake cutting, coffee service, soft drinks, and signature cocktails for a cash bar. First of all, the food is phenomenal. It's easy to dismiss any sort of banquet service, especially a buffet style, as something somewhat less than a gourmet meal, but not here. Not by a long shot. EVERYTHING is good, from the meats and sides down to the bread (at one point in the evening one of our guests had a plate of about 10 rolls, which was completely understandable.) My husband is a snob about meat, especially steak, and basically cried at our tasting with how incredible it was. We got great feedback from our guests both the day of and afterward about how great the meal was. The other really standout add on was the cocktails. It's another thing that every single guest (who imbibed) commented on, telling us not just how good they were but also how they loved trying "the groom" vs "the bride" drinks. The Charleston takes its alcohol seriously as a craft, with these drinks being the most truly *crafted* cocktails I've had in a while. It added an amazing element for our guests that they really noticed. From the "executing our vision" end of planning, the coordinator upgrade was *invaluable.* Emily handled all of our decor setup and strike, including packing things. I overplanned tablescapes, decor, and timelines, which made her job easy, but she's such a pro that she's usually the one to handle such things. (As an aside, she took my concept and ran with it in ways I didn't think of, and I was so thrilled with her execution. Emily, I adore you and your creative brilliance.) The other item we are so glad we added for our vision of the day was the lighting package. It was the thing that took a gorgeous ballroom reception into what felt like a bespoke event, from our spotlighted entrance to the lighting on the floor for our first dance. There IS an add on package that covered both of these line items and more, but because we wanted to choose some of our own vendors, we opted for only the individual items. I love who we hired, but for simplicity's sake, the larger package would probably be much easier for a couple looking for a "set it and forget it" style of wedding planning. We loved our experience with The Charleston and I'd book our special day there a million times over. The building is gorgeous and with a rich history, but beyond that, it's so welcoming--not just the people but the vibe there. For us, there was never any other venue for our wedding than The Charleston, and I'll tell everyone who will listen how much we loved it. I know yall read these reviews, so to the team directly: thank you for everything. It was the day we both always wanted, and you all made it special. We are infinitely grateful.

We felt extremely lucky to find The Charleston for our wedding last autumn.The restored historical…read morefixtures and art-deco elements gave the venue a unique feel. We got away with less extra decor. The main area for cocktail hour was cozy but not too small for our guest count of about 150 people. The venue had many chairs and leather sofas across 2 bars which allowed our guests to chat and lounge comfortably. There were TV screens that we used to project a picture slideshow, adding a personal touch. The spacious ceremony room on the top floor was full of natural lighting and elegant, and the ballroom for our reception was grand and accommodated dining and dancing. The Charleston also had a very large and comfortable bridal suite that we were able to get hair and makeup done in and use as storage the day-of. We received many compliments on the choice of venue from our guests. Most importantly, the staff at The Charleston were a pleasure to work with, and we were so happy to go with a local business. The owner, Summer, was very transparent with their pricing, and she always considered our special requests and worked with us to see what we could make happen. We had an outside vendor for catering, and they were able to tour the space months ahead of the wedding. On the day-of, they were able to use the facilities at The Charleston without issue. We primarily were in contact with Emily, and we also had her as our day-of coordinator. She answered our questions promptly and thoroughly, and she was easy to work with. Especially as we approached our big day, it was nerve-wracking to hand over the reins to Emily and our other vendors, but Emily collaborated with our vendors well, and she created a seamless day-of plan. On the wedding day, Emily took care of all the set-up of wedding activities and decor, checked in with the vendors, and actively assisted the bridal and groom's parties with everything we needed while getting ready at the venue. She really went above and beyond; we highly recommend her day-of coordinator services. We are so happy to have held our special day at The Charleston.