Noguchi gardens is a gorgeous spot to just relax for a little, enjoy a break from the hustle and…read morebustle of the world. It's a small space but the artwork is nice and instills a sense of calm that is appreciated

Fun and interesting little place to visit if you are in the area by South Coast Plaza mall…read more Not the easiest place to find since you can't see it from the street. It is behind the Mastros restaurant. There is a parking structure nearby that is like $3 or $4 for 15 minutes and you can probably run through in 15 minutes, but 30 minutes to be safe. You can also walk from the mall parking lot, it is a little bit of a stroll but manageable. There are plenty of pictures so you can see what you are getting into before you make the drive, pay for parking, and walk over. When we went there on a Sunday morning, there were only 2 or 3 other people, so it was very quiet and zen. I enjoyed the write-ups and the exhibits. If I worked right there I would probably visit all the time.

There are 3 parking options: Tower Plaza Parking Structure (602 Anton Boulevard), Irvine Parking…read more(3201 Avenue of the Arts), and The MET Parking (535 Anton Boulevard). I chose the Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near the Westin Hotel), which was just a short walk to the museum, while the other options are a bit farther. Parking is paid, about $6 per hour. Once you arrive, check-in is quick and no reservation is needed. Admission is free, and they provide a sticker that you'll need to wear throughout your visit. The museum is two floors, featuring a variety of sections and artists. The architecture itself is beautiful and perfect for photos, and the artwork is unique and enjoyable to explore. Overall, it's a great experience, especially since it's free. Tip(s): - Park at Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near Westin Hotel) and just walk to the museum - Free entry - Restrooms available - No appointments needed

We drove all the way from Los Angeles to visit, and while the building itself is architecturally…read morebeautiful, the overall experience was extremely disappointing. The museum has very limited content. There are very few artworks on display, and much of the space feels empty. It was surprising to see a large number of staff but very few visitors, which created an odd atmosphere. What made the experience worse was the lack of clear guidance combined with overly intrusive staff behavior. In the children's drawing area, there were no visible instructions about how the space should be used. Our child was simply drawing on paper at a table provided for that purpose. Within just a few minutes, staff approached us three separate times to tell us that drawing must be done using a board and not on the table. For young children, especially in a space that appears designed for them, this kind of repeated correction--without any posted instructions--felt unnecessary and unwelcoming. Instead of supporting families, it felt like we were being monitored and interrupted. As a nonprofit institution, one would expect a more thoughtful, visitor-friendly experience. Unfortunately, the combination of minimal exhibits, unclear organization, and unfriendly interactions made this visit not worth the trip. We will not be returning. By the way, parking is $8 per hour and requires a three-minute walk from the parking structure to the building.

I honestly had no idea this place was here (I guess I'm not cultured lol)…read more This place did not disappoint. It's in a really nice area of Costa Mesa close to a bunch of hotels, south coast plaza and some of the best restaurants. (So many options for you to pick from and have dinner before your show) The architecture of the building itself is really beautiful. I would say it's a little tucked in, because I am always in this area and have never seen it before. The ambiance inside is nice as well. It's extremely clean This place has a parking garage and valet. Unfortunately, we had no idea they had valet. So we just automatically parked in the parking garage. But they do have a little walk way that is extremely easy to get to the building from the garage The lines went extremely fast for getting into the building. There was no restrictions on handbag size. ( or at least they didn't say anything to me about it / could differ from show to show and who is performing) All I had to do was open my purse and walk through a metal detector. Everyone was so friendly Once we entered the building, there are tons of staff directing you where to go if you need help finding your section They do have stairs when you walk in, but they have elevators. I chose to walk up a few stairs and then take the elevator to get to our seats We had second floor box circle level seating. It was extremely easy to get to the seats and the lady who took us to our seats was extremely kind and helpful She also gave us the rules - No placing your handbag on the railing, no video or flash photography I can't stress enough, the importance of elevators and it being accessible. So 5 stars for that The bathrooms were very clean and had a great amount of bathroom stalls. So there was no line I only saw one very tiny stand where you could get refreshments. I did not get anything, so I don't know what they had to offer (such as alcohol or if they had any food) The write up online for the show we went to for Tchaikovsky's Fifth & Avi Avital Pacific Symphony -Experience Tchaikovsky's Triumphant Fifth & Mandolin Virtuoso Avi Avital! Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductorAvi Avital, mandolin-MOZART: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio -FAZIL SAY: Mandolin Concerto (U.S. Premiere)TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

Went to see dancing with the stars here last night and I am just in awe…read more The whole theater was sold out! It was an incredible experience. Parking was only $15. Concession stand was reasonably priced. Drinks are allowed in the theater but snacks are not. This was an amazing show!

I found this place after doomscrolling social media…read more There's plenty of post about why you should come visit. One of the biggest is that it is free, and the parking cost is pretty reasonable. That this park has a bunch of different sculptures you can take pictures with and calm yourself. Depending on the perspective you can get some pretty gnarly shots. We came on a weekend so it was pretty dead here.

I visited Noguchi Garden for the first time back in 2019. I was surprised to learn that it's a…read morepublic space because it's nestled between tall office buildings and having driven by for years, I had no clue it was tucked away behind the buildings. It's an outdoor sculpture garden that was commissioned by the Segerstrom family and designed by Isamu Noguchi a Japanese-American artist. It features sculptures made of natural materials, water features and my favorite surprise of all... coastal redwoods! This is one of the very few spots in Southern California where you can be near a coastal redwood tree! My one critique of this space is that it is not easily accessible. You may have to park a couple blocks away and walk over and you might even have to pay for parking, but you can always park at the South Coast Plaza for free and walk over. Shouldn't take more than 10 min.

Love Liuli Crystal Art. Just purchased the Koi Fish Sculpture. Catharina was very sweet and…read morehelpful.

Awesome display and purchase here. Jessica, Ann, Cathrarina are such great associates. My fiancé…read moreand I came here to purchase a nice crystal art set for his mom's birthday. They gave us a lot of good recommendations and we do finally selected on a pair of beautiful pomegranate figurines "Good thing comes in pairs". Love the decor and it was such an easy purchase. As a birthday present they even included a beautiful wrapping paper job. Excellent service!!! Will definitely come back again soon. They also have zodiac animals for sale and since this year is the Dragon you can be put in the waiting list when it arrives in April. So excited. Cannot wait! This place and staff deserve 10 stars!!!!

There an employee I didn't get his name, but I can describe him.His African-American he wears hand…read morebraces on both of his hands and his rude . I get there in the first thing he says do you have your case number? So I answer no but here's my ID. He was upset that he needed to look it up so after I was told there is nothing on the system. I said OK well I have a copy of my application along with my doctors information and he said well I can't take it. You need to wait or send it back again so I decided to speak to a manager. They gave me another number and I had to wait another 40 minutes before I was seen by someone else he was a lot of help. He was really nice and was able to help me with my paperwork unfortunately I didn't get his name. Also there is no Manager to be seen or refuse to talk to me.This was on 12/23/25 around 9:30 am .

Horrible, I filed a claim, got denied !! I sent them everything DL copy, 2 W2s . They sent my…read morebenefit amount . After sending every they asked, I got denied. It's not like I'm taking money, it's money I put in the system, as deductions from my pay!

Probably one of the worst movie theaters I've been to in recent times…read more Parking is convoluted. Garage parking is available for free but you have to go around an odd pathway-- staircase, office courtyard area, and another corridor. As soon as you enter the theater, you are hit in the face with moldy and musty air along with stale oil and popcorn stench. Yuck. The carpets are grimy and dirty too. I needed to use the bathroom beforehand and it made me feel violated and disgusting. The seats were covered with urine and there was no toilet seat cover. The sink area was absolutely soaked with water and I can understand why. The faucet splashed water in every direction but onto my hands. To top it off, not only was the floor wet because of that, but there was no soap or paper towels to use. I came out of the bathroom drenched and felt disgusted by the lack of cleanliness. Now the seats at this theater doesn't recline at all so if you're watching a long movie like the Wicked, you will come out feeling sore. The seats doesn't have much space between the rows in front or behind. Consequently, despite it being not packed, it felt distracting because of the coming and going of different people, their sniffing, talking, munching, packet rummaging, and everything else. Not to mention the horrible smell of old popcorn and mold really made the entire experience that much more unpleasant. Despite enjoying the actual movie itself, it was unfortunate I felt too grossed out by the bathroom situation and not wanting to eat or drink anything because of it. Lastly, the tickets are refundable and/or easily exchangeable online. Don't be a sucker like me and watch your movie here. Just request a refund prior to showtime and save yourself from having an experience like I did.

Going to the movies these days is a lot different. First, you order your tickets in advance and…read morepick where you sit. This is great because you can strategically make sure there's nobody sitting right in front of you. The seating here hasn't been upgraded to the new recliner seats but they were fine. Be prepared for a full half hour of "pre-entertainment". It's not even previews but trivia, little news stories. Completely unneccessary and it's not increasing their snack sales or anything. Luckily we had just had a huge breakfast so we didn't feel the need to get any snacks. They did have a ton of snacks though - rows of impulse items leading up to the snack bar.

I just put on an event for my organization here and it was wonderful. Hosh was a great help in…read moreplanning and very responsive with all my questions. Beautiful venue with an interesting history that piqued all of our guests' interests. A true hidden gem in OC venues.

On September 17, 2023, we were fortunate with the opportunity to take our first look wedding…read morepictures at The Palazzo by Khoshbin. From the elegant entrance, stunning architectural details, and grand staircase, we truly enjoyed our experience and resulting photos at this location. This is truly a gem in Orange County creating such a serene setting for us to celebrate our love. You can't help but marvel at the majestic scenery inside and out. We highly recommend The Palazzo by Khoshbin.

I decided to bring my mom here for Mother's day and enjoyed all of it!…read more We made a reservation about a week ago just incase there was a long wait. I highly recommend making a reservation before going because when we arrived, the line was down to the parking lot. It was packed! We instantly got sat and our server, Alex, stopped by with some water and greeted us. We were informed on Mother's day, they have a set menu. It was 2 salads, 2 apps, 4 entrees and 3 desserts for $55 per person. This was a lot of food! We honestly got full after the apps hit. Everything was sooo delicious and yummy. Alex, was extremely nice and friendly throughout the entire experience. They were very busy and all the servers were running around so we understood if he fell behind. We felt bad because the table next to us was giving him a hard time and being rude about the menu and how they didn't like certain items on the menu yet Alex stayed very professional and helpful with them. 10/10 food and experience, i will forsure be back to try more food and cocktails and request Alex's section!

We have been coming to Maggiano's for years and at today's luncheon with my son and Grandkids I…read morehave noticed a big change in the portion sizes. My Chicken Marsala was "Kid size" and so was my wife's Entree. Very disappointed with the size and the taste! Didn't taste the Marsala in the sauce? They also cut back on the spagetti that comes with it too! For a $30 you should get a descent size piece of chicken. I've had bigger pieces of chicken at McDonald's. We will be looking for a different place to eat at in the future more.... I figured it out. My wife told the Server "both of us will have Chicken Marsala" and we will split a salad. The chicken was split and the salad came out whole. Unsure how the bill came out as my son paid and no receipt given.

Run...Don't Walk...4th of July decorations are up to 66% off!! And...they have started setting up…read morefor Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas (believe it or not)! It's hard to not feel inspired while at Hobby Lobby. They have every type of craft, decor, and so much more. Need a decorative pillow? They've got you covered! They carry room decor, goods for a business, a whole section for sewers, an isle for clay making, cake decorating and much much more! My experience was fantastic, until I got to the counter. The staff member who rang me up had 0 customer service skills. She didn't say hello, make small talk or even tell me to have a nice day. Also, I thought an item was on sale, but it wasn't...when I asked her about it, she also wasn't very nice..."it's not on sale"! Kindness goes a long way and I'd love to have a better experience in this regard the next time I come shop.

All I needed was two small things grabbed what I needed proceeded to the checkouts and of course…read morethere's a mile long line because they only have one cashier and I'm not going to waste a good chunk of my lunch hour sitting in line because they don't want to add in more cashiers and when I asked the manager she just blew me off so I just left the items there and left