The La Costa Film Festival Gala was the pinnacle of a fantastic day for me. I enjoyed Spin, yoga, a…read morebeach swim and even a haircut before receiving a coveted invitation at the eleventh hour. I got my second wind, rustled up some festive attire and joined a group of friends for a night filled with outstanding food and drink from some of the best restaurants in San Diego. The effervescent crowd was dressed to the hilt in summer couture. Crowds mingled while sipping wine and beer and sampling the best that San Diego's restaurants have to offer. Urban plates colorful vegetarian salad was finished with a delightful dressing. I also really enjoyed the squash ravioli from Vigilucci's and the shrimp empanadas from BlueFire grill. Omni San Diego is a spectacular venue, it is one of the premier resorts in the nation with a panoramic and breathtaking view. As twilight settled to darkness I jumped into my pumpkin chariot and did not stay for the movie screening. I was exhausted and filled with gratitude for life's pleasures and great friends.

A four-day film festival based at the beautiful Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad?? Yes yes yes -…read moresign me up for that! This festival is definitely the place to be. Showing over 50 films & holding world-class galas & after parties, the La Costa Film Festival is all-around amazing. The event is perfect for everyone - whether you are a movie lover, a local food & drink connoisseur, or just a fan of a little nightlife, the festival truly has it all. Opening Night's 'Sip & Savor' Gala is hands down the best way to kick off the weekend. A perfect excuse to dress up and get a little fancy, the Gala is held on the resort's Great Terrace overlooking the estate's sprawling green acres and beautiful Carlsbad landscape. Local food and drink are flowing, and a great live band plays all the hits as the summer sun slowly sets over a truly five-star event. *Tip* - keep your eyes peeled for the many films' stars and crew - so chic! The films themselves are of the highest caliber. One look at the film list, and it is immediately clear that this event handpicks it's selection to create a stellar all-encompassing program. Documentaries, dramas, love stories, foreign films, sports and action... Every category is here and in good form! With three venues showing films around-the-clock the entire weekend, you will be starry-eyed and basking in movie-euphoria by the end of every night! The festival is on until Sunday evening, so jump in & join the party :)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was fantastic!! Witty and fun adaptation. Choreography,…read morecharacters and dance ensemble was amazing! This was our first time here. Staff and fellow guests were friendly. Lots of people helped us with directions around the theater. We parked in South Lot. Short paved walk to entrance. Note: Fixed chair seats have numbers on the seat. Grass reserved seats have the numbers on the ground. Lots of folks were initially confused. Ask the staff if you lost, they are very helpful. Lots of people brought their own food (some with full on dinners and dessert). You can buy food there also. We had lots of fun. We'll definitely come back and see other shows. Fun, fun, fun, and laughs.

Food venue change is a step backwards. Great facility otherwise. Not sure why they got rid of so…read moremany great food options. Of course, we'll be back but we might bring our own food next time. No more ice cream? This place is for kids too. Willy Wonka was an excellent show. Great performances all around.

Literally one of my favorite things to do with the kids. No reservations necessary! You walk in,…read morepick what you'd like to paint, check in at the register, they tell you where your seat is, and then you let your creativity take over from there! They have so many options to choose from. As of lately my favorites have been plates/ trinket boxes. The employees are always so friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, even with "Latte" in the name, they don't serve coffee. But you're welcome to bring your own! I'm already looking forward to the next visit!

I'm sooo happy I stumbled across this art studio in downtown Vista Village while I waited to see a…read moremovie nearby. Going to Clay 'N Latte was a greaaat way to pass the time! I'm always trying to find ways to tap into my creativity and voilà, Clay 'N Latte. It's been up and running at this location since 2004 making its artful imprint on the community. When I entered the studio, the staff were very friendly and helpful creating a welcoming environment for art expression. One of the them checked me in. Another one walked me through what was on the table and where to find things. I appreciated their genuine assistance throughout my artwork. I can tell it's a popular place with the amount of people already there doing something creative for Easter weekend. All in all, I had a positive experience. I just looove my Easter egg!! I'll definitely go back for the adult events and strongly recommend this family-owned business to the Yelp Community :-) FYI - They don't have lattes.

The Star Theatre and its classic neon has pulled my heart strings ever since I was a little kid. We…read moremoved to Oceanside last winter and over this last year we've loved driving by the theatre and have kept saying we need to see a show - so we finally did! We bought tickets for the youth production of Anastasia and dear lord, it was SO FREAKING GOOD. We both cried. The kids were freaking phenomenal! The design, costume, and talent was 10/10! We were so impressed with their passion, cohesive change of set, and from the littlest actors to the seasoned stars - they all absolutely rocked it. The theatre seats were comfy and the temperature was comfortable without needing a jacket. No photos/video are allowed during the production and everyone was respectful and followed the rules, which made for fully immersing in the performance. There were light refreshments available at intermission (chips, candy, waters, beer/wine). We caught the matinee and it finished just in time to catch happy hour at 333. We'll be back again!! If you're thinking about going, do it! The Star is celebrating its 70th this year, so a perfect time to join the fun!

First of all, I was expecting to see Joe Hisaishi perform but, instead it was a quartet performing…read moremusic by Joe Hisaishi. Did I feel scammed? YES! Did I enjoy the music though? YES! Fortunately, the musicians were all top notch professional musicians with peak level musicality other wise I would have walked out... MUSICIANS: Professional and their playing was very soothing. They even performed an encore at the end which was the Legend of Zelda... SERVICE: C+ I felt like I was entering TSA check in at the airport. Phones must be silent. I couldn't even have the screen on. Too strict for a small theatre... AMBIANCE: 7/10 you could hear fire trucks passing by in the background. Do they plan to leave the theater doors open throughout the entire performance? This is definitely very different from Carnegie Hall... I should have known better. Joe Hisaishi would not be performing at a little theatre like this one... I would steer clear!!!

This is a nice theater to see a show or concert. They have a nice parking area and the theater is…read morevery comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful and personable. I look forward to going back again.

My friends and I had such a wonderful time attending Winter Wonderland. There were so many fun…read moreactivities for the family, including a play area with snow, arts and crafts for the kids, food vendors, musical performances, Photo Booth, photos with Santa, and much more! The highlight of my day was sitting on Santa's lap, something I had never done as a kid! Next to that would be the amazing performances! This was a really fun 2-day event for the community. The best part was, it was free! They have a theater where you can purchase tickets to attend musicals such as The Nutcracker. I'll have to check them out one of these days. There's a large private parking lot with free parking, which makes it very convenient to attend events here.

We really wanted to do something unique this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United…read moreStates. We have accomplished a lot of firsts at Frontwave since it opened. First event, Simone Biles, first game, Clippers, first concert Cake. This was our 2nd VIP experience, we had a reserved table at The Pala Starlite Patio to watch the 3rd of July Spectacular. There was live music, specialty cocktails and raffles. One food kiosk was open for Tanner's Burgers and snacks. It provided a wonderful elevated viewing platform. We enjoyed the Oceanside drone and fireworks to celebrate this special year. This was our first drone show. We preferred it and chose to go out this night prior to the 4th fireworks show at our home. We wanted to be home with our dogs on the 4th when other shows around us made their usual noise that scare animals. We would attend this event again. #250th #Oceanside #Frontwave #YelpthanksWOW

Frontwave Arena has quickly become one of my favorite entertainment venues in North County. We've…read moreattended multiple events here, including concerts, and every experience has been fantastic. The arena feels modern, clean, and well-designed, and honestly, there isn't a bad seat in the house. No matter where you're sitting, you have a great view of the action. One thing people often mention is parking. You can pay for arena parking, which typically ranges from $15-$25 depending on the event, or you can park for free behind some of the nearby businesses and enjoy a short walk. Personally, I think it's a fair trade-off, especially considering everything the arena offers. The food options are surprisingly good for an event venue. The smash burgers are delicious, and the steak nachos are hands-down my favorite. They also offer a good selection of alcoholic beverages for those who want to enjoy a drink while watching a game or concert. What really stands out is the variety of events. From hockey, indoor football, soccer, and basketball to concerts and family entertainment, there's always something happening. The atmosphere is energetic, fun, and welcoming every time we've visited. One of the best things Frontwave Arena does is offer free tickets to many of their sporting events for local families through promotions on their Instagram page. Follow them and keep an eye out! If paying $15-$25 for parking helps support a venue that regularly gives away tickets so families and friends can enjoy games together, I'm more than happy to do it. Frontwave Arena is a great addition to our community, and I highly recommend checking out an event if you haven't already.

We found Ariel's mommy and me dance class and immediately knew it was something I wanted to try…read morewith my 18 month old- when I called to sign up I was able to also receive a free trial class to see if it was a fit for us. We have been attending dance class for a year now and it's been amazing to see the growth in my daughter's personality, I largely thank dance for her following directions, trying new things, somersaults, and learning to clean up! It took some time in the beginning maybe a month or two for her to want to jump in so don't give up right away especially if your babe is younger. There's class during the summer still and lot's of fun themed classes, dress up days and songs. I love supporting this dance studio in particular because Miss Ariel is an big advocate in giving back to the community. We had our first recital and we also got to perform the dance at a local nursing home for the folks there. She offers all types of dance classes including adaptive and since we all performed at the recital we got to meet all of these awesome special needs adults (who are excellent actors, singers and dancers!) and who are so often forgot about in extracurricular activities.

My son has been going here for years now and he absolutely loves Dance with Mrs. Ariel ! He loves…read morethe adaptive class that lets him try new things and be himself. So much fun !

We made the mistake of purchasing tickets online from the wrong location. When we went here for our…read moremovie, the staff was able to quickly correct the issue. They were very friendly and courteous. The remodel is wonderful. We enjoyed the bar in the lobby before our show.

I was planning on going to the movies here but ended up leaving as one of the workers named Abby…read moreruined my visit! I have been coming to this theater for a few years and never experienced such rudeness. I was heading to the bathroom before buying my ticket and popcorn which I have done every time I come here as I don't want to bring popcorn in a bathroom or make 2 trips just to buy a ticket and then come back to get popcorn as that is ridiculous. Anyways as I was heading to the bathroom Abby tries to stop me saying the lobby is not open to the public, I mentioned to her that I was just using the bathroom and will comeback to buy my tickets but she continued to tell me that i wasn't able to do that. I looked at her and said excuse me? Then she said I'd need to leave as the lobby wasn't open to the public. I tried to explain to her that I would be back and buy my tickets like I have always done, but she was so insisted and rude that I just left. If customers can't use a restroom at an establishment they are going to is appalling. I will not be going back to the theater again.