I believe this location has now closed completely, due to another large indoor playground opening…read morein the same mall. But I came to say that I absolutely loved this place, as did my kids. It has provided hours and hours of fun anytime I've had to come to the mall for anything. Couldn't beat their prices, and with employees that were so friendly, how could you not love it? The sweetest owners as well. This little playground will be deeply missed.

Great place and super clean and amazing staff. My sons love this place. Great spot for parents to…read morerelax and keep watch.

Great great after care program! They really care for the kids and help with their educational…read moredevelopment! I can tell the improvement and difference!

My friend held her daughter's 1st bday party here. The party was beautifully decorated (my friend…read moretold me that they handle set up and breakdown), so you don't have to worry about anything other than attending! I will say the only downside of this venue is that it's not really optimized for parties (which makes sense bc their main gig is the play area for the kids - and they have plenty of room to run around). Seems like you can bring your own food/drinks in which is really nice! There isn't that much space available for the adults/bystanders. The staff were really friendly, and welcomed us right when we walked in. Checked us in and explained the rules of the playground (shoes off, socks on), restrooms were outside in the hall (keys available at front desk).

What a fun Sunday! We had a blast with our grandkids! The play equipment are still new and clean…read more We love that. The staff are also nice. I cannot recall if they have membership to lessen the cost of entrance. I hope they have so we can bring our grandchildren more often.

On the crap end of what is left of The Shoppes at Carlsbad Mall, someone decided to open an Indoor…read morePark that caters to younger children. It's like if someone crossed a SkyZone Trampoline Park with a McDonald's Playpen and slapped it with a coat of pastel paint and candy stickers. Sorry, CANDEE stickers. I will say that the prices are very reasonable. $25 buys you two hours of playtime. Grip socks are extra, food is extra, some of the games are extra. And the area itself is impressively clean, especially considering the number of young children traipsing about. On the negative side of things, however, the list is a bit longer. First, there's not a ton to do. Candeeland has limited space to work with and much of it is taken up by sitting areas for parents. The empty space could easily house 2-3 more small activities without sacrificing any existing areas. Still, what activities they do have are pretty intricate, with the multilevel play area having a nice array of padded areas for children to crawl through and a toddler area with nice pneumatic tube setup to delight the young. Next, even though the place is less than a year old, there's already some breakage of some of the area. There's a floor made up of touch screens that displays numerous games for kids to step on a play with. However, it's apparent that some larger kids have smacked a number of screens, causing them to go out or flicker. Which leads to my biggest issue. There are not that many people working here. This means that there are usually people minding the gate and checking if your kid is leaving with the right person. But, there aren't enough people on the floor to ensure safety or police older kids from doing things they shouldn't be doing. Candeeland really is a place that caters to those between 3-8 years of age. Older kids either don't fit on some of the slides or play a bit too rough with the environment. More than once, a screaming 12 year old almost barreled over my kid, knocked her off a slide, or hit her with one of the nerf axes. Sure, they balk when you glare at them. But, they just go back to screaming and thrashing about while their parents sleep oblivious in the corner. So, does my seven year old like Candeeland? Yes, she loved it and wants to come back. Did I like Candeeland? M'eh, not particularly. Still, I'm sure I'll be back eventually...

I normally don't write reviews, but I wanted to share my experience. I came in with my…read moresister-in-law and nephews, and since it was my first time, I asked the front desk employee, Nina (I believe that was her name), about the pricing and process. Instead of explaining the process, she repeatedly asked me to have my sister-in-law confirm that I was with them before allowing me through the front gate. My sister-in-law was already inside caring for her 5-month-old and 3-year-old, yet she was asked to come to the front gate twice to confirm that I was with them. The facility itself is very nice, clean, and welcoming, and the baristas were incredibly sweet. My only concern was the front desk communication. I think the front desk staff should explain the process and policies clearly, especially to first-time visitors such as aunts, uncles, or grandparents who are there with family. A little more patience and professionalism would have made the experience much better. I'm giving 3 stars mainly because the baristas were so kind and welcoming. Otherwise, based on my experience at the front desk, I would have given 1 star.

We stopped by this place to get some downtime and some shelter from the heat, during our SD…read morevacation trip. Best indoor playground I have been to so far. Crowd was moderate and the space is designed to be calming and NOT overstimulating for the kids. There was music class during our visit (person teaching nursery rhymes with a guitar), ending with bubble time. This was great. Cafe is good. Decent coffee, service and seating space.

We've been here a handful of times and have a good experience. I love that there is plenty of space…read morefor families to sit and eat (and even work if you're a working parent!). I also appreciate the employees who really try to accommodate the kids. One employee lend her personal headphones to a child in our party who thought the music was too loud - such a kind gesture! Bonus - you can bring your own food so grab dinner and come here to play.

I think its a somewhat new place. I dont think they have enough activities for all kids. To be…read moreexact there are 8 activity areas in total. Being a hot summer they didn't have AC fully cold and it was extremely hot inside especially when everyone is running around. No party rooms either. Not sure if I ever come back here.

Surprised to see that the Vista location didn't have a Yelp page set up yet…read more I came across Play City a few months ago and loved how open it was. I decided that if the price worked for us, we would go here for my son's birthday party - which we did! Package deal is $149 for 5 kiddos for 2 hours. Any additional kid would be +$25. They recommended we go with the 5, and the day of, pay the remaining balance 15 minutes before the party ends - outside food allowed, no additional cost - they provide you a rolling cart to transfer your items - no burners except a flame to light the candle - you bring your own cooler(s), only frozen icepacks allowed, no loose ice - adults were no cost - waivers needed to be signed for all. Sometimes the playcity site if it doesn't specify location, you would end up signing the Chula Vista location's. And then you would be asked to sign it again as they look you up by number. - everyone needs grip socks, also available for purchase - $10 per kid after party is done if guests wanted to stay longer Our son loved the bouncy areas, ball pit, and colorful slides. Area was very big, clean, and well ventilated. I liked how they had a toddler area (under 4 I believe) and an infant area. If over 4, older kids can supervise but can't go down the slide on their own as it's meant for the younger kids. Two bathrooms were available. 2 Small-Medium size party sitting area and 1 giant area. Facility was more designed for kiddos under 13. If you have older kids, the ninja factory next door would likely be more of their interest! Cost wise, Play City Vista fit our budget in comparison to others like Kids Empire, Funbox, and Airtrack : we had 21 kids and around 20ish adults. *You would need to remember to bring your snacks, drinks, food, utensils, cutting cake knife, and small flame for lighting the candles. They also do have a snack bar.

This indoor playground is our family's absolute favorite! The staff are always so welcoming and…read morefriendly, and they keep the place so clean all the time. You just know the area is very well taken care of and sanitized regularly--they definitely know their priorities here. The space is HUGE. They have everything you can imagine a great indoor playground could have--a jungle gym with slides, an inflatable bouncy house, a colorful net structure that kids can climb into, a toddler area with structures for all sorts of imaginative play, a ball pit, and even an infant area. One thing of note that I really like about this place as well is that their restrooms are always pristine, stocked up with supplies, and smelled good! This place just checks all the boxes for us and we'll always keep coming back here. Plus, my little one loves it!

Disclaimer, this from a dad who has accepted his fate and now lives on Play Pass economics and…read moredraft beer theology There are eight Chuck E Cheese locations within twenty five minutes of my house. Eight. I live in a suburban Bermuda Triangle where every road leads to a different flavor of parental surrender. And yet... I keep coming back because the Play Pass membership is the closest thing to salvation a modern dad can buy without consulting a Rabbi. Two hundred fifty games a day. Half off food. Half off the trampoline park. And I can use it at any location in the country, each with its own personality. All have salad bars, some are safe to eat at. All offer redemption counters which are low key pawn shops for sugar gremlins. Some keep things clean. Some... El Cajon... do not. But Escondido? Escondido is one of the chosen ones. My kids are locked in on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Escondido has it. National City has it too, but then you have to spend time in National City, and I'm not trying to add side quests to my suffering. The machines here mostly work. The card readers don't gaslight you. The ticket counters don't jam. It's the little things that keep a man going. The Rat Situation..... Once an hour, the music hits. A jaunty little tune that tells most kids it's time to dance with the giant rat mascot. For my youngest, it's the opening note of a horror movie. She hears it and immediately climbs me like a tree. And look, most of the teenagers in the suit are pros. They see the terror. They give us space. They drift away like a respectful wildlife ranger avoiding a startled fawn. But every now and then, fate hands us one of two options: A kid in the suit who cannot read the room Or a kid who absolutely can read the room and chooses violence anyway Those are the moments when the rat stalks my child like a hyena, and I swear, I am not amused. The Beer! Chuck E Cheese serves beer. This is not a luxury. This is a coping mechanism. But the rat only allows one per hour. One. They demand a valid ID every time, even though I look like a man who hasn't slept since the Obama administration. And the system literally locks the tap until the hour resets, no matter how much money I offer the vermin behind the counter. I have never felt more controlled by a rodent in my life. The Salad Bar.... This location keeps the salad bar stocked and clean. Watermelon, honeydew, cucumbers, carrots, oranges. Six fifty with the membership. My kids eat actual produce here. This is a miracle. Other locations... again, El Cajon... treat the salad bar like a corporate mandated example that pizza and cotton candy a food group. Escondido Chuck E Cheese is where I come to trade my sanity for two hours of my kids not fighting. The Play Pass is a lifesaver. The games work. The salad bar is shockingly fresh. The beer flows on a timer set by a tyrant rat overlord. Four stars because my child should not have to fear a mascot like it's a nature documentary. But for a beaten down dad clutching his hourly beer like manna, this place gets the job done.

Waited 30 mins and the line didn't move. Line is all the way outside and they only have 1 worker at…read morethe register struggling. Another worker walked behind a different register and quickly walked away giving us false hope that the line would move faster. There's no communication as to what's going on. They need a way for pass holder to scan themselves in and not rely on the staff Super understaff, nobody check or give the black light stamps (like other locations would) to ensure the kids are leaving with their actual parents.

Before I start this review - the most sweetest staff working on Fri 10/23 around 12-2ish helped a…read moreMOTHUUUUUR out. I forgot her name, but it started with a K & she was literally an angel. Came here with my son & it was not busy at all on a Friday. My two year old was stimulated for a good 90 mins before he requested for snacks. Got the 5 day membership! Lots of parking. Cleanliness is def a 10/10. Friendly staffs! One in the front and one is the play area who's constantly cleaning.

Tiny Tiger has a great location and a really fun setup. It's definitely a good place for kids to…read moreburn off some energy in a safe environment, and my kid had a good time overall. The biggest downside for me was unfortunately not the place itself, but some of the parenting. A lot of parents seemed to use the time to relax and stay glued to their phones while their kids ran into other children, grabbed toys from them, or just caused chaos without anyone stepping in. I also wasn't impressed with the staff. In my experience, they came across as pretty unfriendly and didn't really interact with the kids at all. For a place centered around children, I expected the staff to be a little more welcoming, engaged, and involved. I like the concept and the play areas, but I found myself having to correct other kids because their parents weren't paying attention. With more attentive parenting and a friendlier, more engaged staff, this could easily be a much better experience.

The energy at Squarena was absolutely electric! The staff orchestrated a legendary experience,…read moregoing above and beyond to transform a simple birthday celebration into an unforgettable saga of teamwork and high-octane fun. Between the relentless adrenaline and the pure joy of burning off every ounce of energy, the atmosphere was a chaotic, non-stop laughter and victory screams. It was one of those rare, peak experiences where the spirit of the group completely took over, leaving everyone exhausted, exhilarated, and already buzzing about the next time they can step back into the arena. Thank you for creating a core memory.

Squarena is a very unique and fun place for both kids and adults to play and get some energy out…read more My daughter chose to celebrate her 10th birthday here with ten of her close friends. They had a blast playing games and enjoying some friendly competitions. We picked Birthday Package which included pizza, drinks and dessert. There is a back party room has two tables and fits comfortably around 10 to 12 kids. I especially liked the large glass observation window, which allowed us to watch the kids while they played. Each game lasts about 18 minutes, providing a nice rhythm for the kids to cycle back to the room for snacks and drinks. However, I do have a few suggestions regarding the birthday experience and food policies. First, we were disappointed to learn we couldn't bring our own cake. My daughter was quite let down, as the provided cupcakes didn't feel quite right for a milestone 10th birthday. We were also informed that if we wanted to bring any extra food or treats, they had to be individually wrapped, which is very limiting. Additionally, our host was not very engaging. They simply explained how the room and games worked, making the experience feel a bit transactional rather than celebratory. Despite these minor issues, it was a great party overall. The kids had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back to play again.

Highly recommend!! Racheal, the owner, and her staff operate with genuine knowledge, love, and…read morecompassion. The facility is welcoming and thoughtfully designed for all children, especially children with special needs. The activity rooms are bright, interactive, and engaging, creating a wonderful environment where children can feel comfortable, supported, and included. This establishment truly deserves community recognition for the incredible work they do and for providing such a much-needed space for families raising children with higher support needs. Bellas House of Hope

Play My Way has honestly been the biggest blessing for our family this summer. I have a 5-year-old…read moreautistic daughter and a 3-year-old typical son, and they both absolutely love it here. It's one of the only places where they each get the attention, fun, and support they need--and I get a little breather too. The staff that we have met ( Tammy, Mary, Julie , Steven and Mike ) and the owner Rachel are INCREDIBLE -so kind, patient,helpful, understanding and just genuinely loving. They've become like family to us, and this place truly feels like our second home. And the moms? We've built such a little community here. We share tips, tricks, and support--everything from where the best fenced-in parks are to how to get free caregiver passes for places like the zoo or SeaWorld. It's a safe space not just for the kids, but for us too. If you're thinking about checking it out--do it. You won't regret it. This place is special.