I wanted to recognize one of the laser tag employees for providing an absolutely outstanding…read moreexperience. Sam was very friendly, personable, and incredibly professional. Her customer service was truly amazing. We arrived when there were two birthday parties happening making the place a bit....busy. However, Sam made my small party of 3 feel welcomed & included. She took the time to explain everything clearly and kept the atmosphere fun. Although Sam was amazing, I also have to say that I was able to witness the other employees and how well they took care of the birthdays. They were patient, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that every guest was having fun and felt included. It's rare to come across a whole team who puts that much effort and enthusiasm into their job, and it made our visit memorable. Thank you for the amazing service and positive attitude. Employees like this are a huge reason people want to come back. Highly recommend this place because of the exceptional staff!

Booked a birthday party for my son who is turning 8 and Invasion Laser tag was incredible. The…read moreparty was for 2 hours for 17 kids and about the same amount of adults. They provided pizza and soda for the kids and they allow outside food. We brought chicken wings and chow mein from a Chinese restaurant. Staff was incredible and accommodating. They gave us our own party room that had three rows of benches and plenty of space. The laser tag was very fun and my son and his friends loved it! After cake and laser tag they gave each kid a game card for the arcade. Lots of parking and everything was easy. Skip chuckee cheese and come here for a wonderful birthday experience!

Two days ago I called Area Amusements. Today, Mark showed up to fix what I broke while tinkering,…read moremy 1976 Captain Fantastic pinball machine. He sent me two texts in between and he was perfectly on time. More importantly, he was prepared and literally, went straight to what was wrong with the machine. For the next hour I picked his brain and he helped me with other smaller, nagging issues. When I bought the machine I was worried about having someone knowledgeable, professional, and fair to back me up. Knowing Mark and Area Amusements are out there to keep my machine up and running is a great feeling. Thanks again Mark. I truly appreciate your help!

Called in with a question and Dylan basically walked me through fixing the problem myself. I still…read morethink I may be out of my league but will 100% use Area Amusements for any issues and parts in the future.

Love this place. Vicky is super nice. They have coaching night, although I've never been I hear…read morethey are awesome. I get all my gear from here and I suggest it to anyone who needs anything. Never had an issue.

The entire process was a great experience. I showed up and the store was actually closed. Vicki…read morecame to the door and let me in and allowed me to walk around, look at the tables and answered all my questions. Many tables were 35% off, and I really love the pool table I selected. See picture. Vicki is easy to talk to and knows everything about pool tables. Brian delivered the pool table and set it up in my house today. He was a little early and worked for almost 5 hours. He asked me many questions so I would get exactly what I wanted. He was not in a hurry, he took his time and did a great job. I highly recommend West State Billiards & Gamerooms!

We spent the afternoon at Lake Marcos with our son, his wife, and their daughter - with the cap to…read morethe day being spending time at Winter Wonderland with our granddaughter. After a bit of confusion on entry (our receipt email simply showed the purchase, the person at the gate wanted a bar code - we just didn't get one included), we finally got in. To the left is pretty much all places to get some food/drink - to the right is where the fun is. We started with our granddaughter playing inside a lit up Christmas ornament (she's part Jewish, we may have broken some laws there), then she spent quite a bit of time running up and down a brightly lit "tunnel". They have a small train that toddlers will love, as well as a candy cane field perfect for pictures. Now, with the good, there's sometimes going to be not so good - and that would be while it's inexpensive to get into Winter Wonderland, once you're inside there are just flat out money grabs - some of these may be worth it to you, but just be aware that the entry fee is likely not your whole cost. I.e. you can rent an igloo (a somewhat racist term these days) for $800....for an hour. (but hey, it comes with a bottle of champagne) Also - there IS a Santa Claus available for pictures - very cool - and the "Santa" we had was simply awesome. An important note - the sign says "$20 for pictures with Santa" - that is for THEIR image (which is done quite professionally) - but if you want to take pictures of your kids on Santa's lap using your phone, there's not charge. Just something to keep in mind. Also, VERY cleverly hidden, just after where they've got Santa, there are restrooms, including an accessible one. Just go to the far back right of the lot to find them. Bottom line, this is great for toddlers and their family - for about an hour, maybe 90 minutes...it's a VERY small layout, and all involved will get tired of it quickly.

Accessibility: no accessible parking, and no wheelchair accessible bathrooms…read more Experience: This event is honestly mostly for little kids and adults who want to sit and get dr*nk. They had a few small food and drink stands, but the event was more hyped in the advertisements than it was in person. There was really nothing else for adults to do than drink and take a few photos, then leave. There was a free boat ride you could take, but the line was an hour and a half long....ridiculous. I don't think I'll come back next year.

TheCado.co (the link to take you there) H aas is featured…read morehere E levated experience as I love the fruit A vocado knowledge is shared V ictory my first time playing cornhole, all bags in on one try, going pro O pen for ticket sales online C ome and see it for yourself A place for the senses D ynamite sister team who created this will guide you (Anne & Mary) O pen to teaching new generations about farming M r. A-Z, Jason Mraz offers insight, as a local Avo farmer via cassette U m forgot how to use a cassette player, but ordered Mr. A-Z on vinyl S ome secrets we will save U nite with like minded avo lovers here E ducation is equal to Instagram influence at this museum M ake it a date E xpect to pay between $14-19 to enter, through September X -rated it's not, yet adults may enjoy it more than kids, please sanitize P hoto opportunities for fruit forward fun E ntertainment value R ipe for the taking I heart avocados, clearly for those that love them E at at Fresh for 10% off avocado smoothies, salads and sandwiches N ewtopia Cyder also offers a Avo-Honey Cider next door C alifornia Avocado Commission is a sponsor E xit at the gift shop does not apply here, only one cute market tote for sale, which is very useful for the environment. Why buy more things you don't need? Buy an EXPERIENCE...thanks Anne and Mary! #TheCADO #NorthCity #SanMarcos #HaasHistory #AnneandMary #TheRipeTime #JasonMrazFarmerandMusician

A TALE OF TWO SISTERS ______________________________________…read more(...And The Enchanted 'Cado Seed) ONCE UPON A TIME, in a land far far away called California... there were 2 sisters named Anne and Mary Spriggins. They were spry, poor millennials living with a dairy cow and 2 iPhones in a farm cottage. The cow's milk was their only current #side-hustle. When dairy milk lost its market appeal to Almond; Soy; Cashew; Coconut; and Cat Milk, Anne asks Mary to sell the cow at the Mercado. On the way, Mary's Uber driver named Ben (along with ride-along: Jerry) offered 3 magic beans in exchange for the dairy cow, and Mary makes the trade. When she arrives home without any money, Anne becomes angry, throws the beans to the ground, and sends Mary to bed without her iPhone. During the night, the magic beans cause a gigantic beanstalk to grow outside Mary's window. The next morning... because duh... the girls climb the beanstalk to a place high in the sky. There, they find an enormous castle and sneak in to take some selfies [#pics or it didn't happen]. But Mary was #woke to a childhood tale about a scary Giant... cannibalism... and larceny gone wrong... so they overcome their #FOMO and climb back down the beanstalk as fast as they can. When they reach the ground, they cut down all but a 3-foot length of beanstalk with an axe. The next morning, giant avocados started blossoming from the remaining stalk, and the sisters called their avocado farmer friend Jason Mraz to help them harvest. Each time they picked one, a new one would grow. They could now have Avocado toast for life! YAAAAAS. Jason explained that the beans from the Uber driver were from the Hass Mother Tree of La Habra Heights -- and all Hass avocados trace their roots back to her. Mary and Anne decided that, if people would believe them... their story needed to be told. They asked Jason to narrate. He found some #lameAF "Captain and Tennille" cassette tapes, which he gladly recorded over. Next they bought all the green paint in 3 Home Depots and got to work. A pop-up museum was born, and the rest is history. Pro tip: this immersive seed-to-toast art experience features SoCal's finest bumpy-skinned fruit. Here, you can hear Jason tell the story, visit with Hass Mother, and bring home your own enchanted 'cado seeds. But hurry... it all ends Sept. 22. After that, your #FOMO struggle is real.

Planning - I reached out to Davina a couple months ahead of time and communicated with her via text…read moreto confirm number of guests. She was really flexible with my changing head count and just shared the minimum cost which was around $330. She had me choose what design I wanted to paint in advance too, which was easy! Review - I planned this for my birthday and I had such a fun time. Davina really walks you through the steps in an easy to understand way and shows you how to do each step on her own canvas. It was totally fun and doable for my friends who are not generally crafting people! The studio has great decorations and ambiance, Davina gave us glasses, glow in the dark hair clip, and a hat to take home with us. The final painting is so pretty and glows in the dark. Super recommend, especially for kids, families, friends. COVID - we didn't wear masks but you could wear masks. Davina shared she is vaxxed and boosted.

Had my daughters 8th birthday party here with 8 other friends. They all had a blast and the parents…read morewho dropped off were impressed I was able to find a good venue for a party. Davina was really patient with the kiddos and she led the whole interactive experience.

5 years later, we returned for another show. Hands down, one of my favorite things to do with my…read morekids. Prices have slightly increased, but show me one place that hasn't raised prices...am I right? This time, we opted for the later show which was a 'full dome movie'. I'd never experienced one before and it was really cool. There are different themes each month so check the schedule. The movie was about extraterrestrial life. There are two powerful telescopes outside. You definitely don't want to miss it. Free parking right across from the planetarium. Mom approved! 5 stars!

Great place for a field trip! The show was very entertaining and educating for my kids. Everything…read moreseemed very organized and clean and I love that questions get answered by a scientist at the end. Parking was easy but costs a couple of $. Plan to be back sometime.

How do you write a review for your favourite place? I've been coming to Fire and Mud since my first…read moreclass in February 2019 and I can truly say I've learned everything I know from this place!! Kathy really built the most wonderful third place. Whether you are looking for a totally novel experience or to dive headfirst into the addictive world of clay, you will find what you are looking for in this full service pottery studio with super accessible rates and a good variety of clay bodies to work with! The only prerequisite is that you take a class to get the lay of the land and then you are welcome to choose the level of commitment that suits your needs. I love the sense of community we have with all the regulars who come in - it's what's kept me coming back despite no longer living in North County.

Easy to make reservations online, but if you're making reservations to include your adult kids, the…read moresystem won't reserve a spot for them if you identify yourself as a parent, it's better to call. Other than that, we had a great time and learned so much techniques from Brice, so patient and helpful for our group of first timers on the wheel. We'll be back for sure. Thanks to Brice for a great experience!

We booked Hot Tub Cruisin as a Bachelorette activity this past weekend and had a great time! There…read morewere 12 of us on the boat, and it didn't feel overcrowded--everyone had a spot to relax and enjoy. When we first arrived, most of us needed to use the restroom (since there isn't one on the boat), and the girl working at check-in seemed a bit annoyed by that. However, once we got on the boat, she was totally fine and helpful. A few things to note: someone in your group does have to drive the boat, so plan ahead for that. You can bring your own 21+ drinks as long as they're not in glass containers, and you'll need to bring your own ice. Once you're out on the water, it's pretty lively with lots of other boats and people. We played our own music and just hung out--it was a really fun, chill experience. The two hours definitely go by fast, so keep an eye on the time. They're strict about going over, even by a minute, so we set a timer and started heading back 30 minutes before our end time. Overall, a fun and unique experience we'd recommend!

If you're even thinking about booking a hot tub boat, stop thinking and just DO IT--especially with…read morethis company! From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of incredible. The boat was clean, comfortable, and perfectly warm even with the breeze on the water. It's not every day you get to combine luxury, adventure, and pure relaxation all in one, but, what truly made the day unforgettable was the amazing service. Huge shout-out to Kyle - he was fantastic! Super friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make sure we were having a memorable experience for my friends bachelorette party. Do not be discouraged by the other ratings on this site, I highly, highly recommend and think this is the perfect addition to any plan in San Diego. It will create a lifetime memory. Plus you get to see Sea Lions on your way out!

Shout out to Jacob! Amazing customer service…read more Kids love this place. Great new upgrade. Free games, Pizza, candy, ice-cream. but this time We had to ubrupty leave having just arrived 15 min into jumping. Jacob helped us with a refund. He was genuinely concerned if there was a problem. I explained we had family matter. Thanks again jacob you're awesome

Took 2 of my grandchildren there to have some fun. Everything was well kept and clean, employees…read morewere kind and helpful. The only issue is that they seemed a little short-staffed because they didn't have enough employees to be able to keep the Sky Tower open. Several kids, including mine were waiting to play on it. One woman mentioned that it wasn't opened the whole time they were there and now their time was up. That's pretty disappointing. The employee at the snack bar was friendly and efficient, too. Will definitely be back!