We just celebrated my nephew's 1st birthday at this beautiful ranch venue, and it was such a…read morewonderful experience from start to finish. The venue had the perfect warm, family-friendly atmosphere with a charming animal ranch vibe that made the celebration feel both unique and welcoming for guests of all ages. Linette, the owner, was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She was incredibly accommodating, kind, and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly and helping us feel completely at ease on such a special day. If you're looking for a venue with a cozy family feel, beautiful ranch setting, and exceptional hospitality, I highly recommend this place for any special event.

Our Experience with My Ranch and Linet was really great!!! We did our son's 1st Birthday and had an…read moreamazing time. Linet was super helpful with all the pre-planning and during the event she and her staff were extremely attentive and accommodating! Thank you for an excellent experience!

A beautiful place to spend a quality time with your family and friends. We had a great time in this…read moreplace on our reunion. The owner came and talked to us, very friendly and nice. Clean place and close to the shopping and restaurants. I've been recommending to everyone who was asking for quick gateway. %100 satisfied

What a smart concept! And beautiful grounds! Perfect for out of town visitors! Or a small wedding!…read more So I get two invites, in the same week, at this venue! I Yelp it, and don't find it. So I check out their website! Very informative, detailed information, online form, phone number, Social media, etc.... and such a delight to discover an authentic rustic venue and like a one house hotel in our backyard! (Kind of!) very exciting! Today a picnic lunch, and tomorrow night an art exhibition! What's next! Ah yes, perhaps I need to plan a surprise birthday party! You will too once you see it!

We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

Celebrated my daughter's sweet sixteen here and it was beyond perfect! The venue is gorgeous, and…read moreour friends and families were so impressed with the food. Highly recommend!

Our experience with Aurora Banquet Hall was amazing. The Staff is super cooperative ,friendly, and…read morehelping. They all helped our event become perfection. All of our guests said the food was amazing and as-well as the food presentation. The lighting and the screen made the experience feel more luxurious and beautiful. Thank to Joseph and your crew for all your help and it was truly a great experience working with them. It was our daughters Quinceañera and without a doubt we will come back again. I recommend Aurora Banquet Hall for any event you have in mind. It's truly a wonderful experience for you and your guests.

Wonderful venue! I hosted my daughter's 5th birthday party here, and it was absolutely perfect. The…read morerestaurant is owner-operated, and the owner is also the chef, which truly shows in the care and attention given to every detail. Planning the party was effortless with his help. The space was spotless, elegant, and welcoming. The food was fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared, and all of our guests were extremely happy. Highly recommend!

I had my wedding here last December 2024. Everything was perfect. This Venue is beautiful and…read moreelegant, very clean. Nice staff great and amazing food. Gary is very helpful whenever you need. Gary is amazing and good chef. All my guest was talking about how food was amazing and delicious. I highly recommend this place. Sorry, I know it's been a few months took me a while to share my experience. But I highly recommend this place. Thank you so much Gary. Lysandra

Came here with the hubby to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday…read more The celebration was held at the old house in the hill, it's a great setting for special events and intimate weddings. It's a compact garden but it's a nice little refuge from the city. Nice and easy walking paths.

WILDLIFE CAN BE SEEN HERE =======================…read more I love Descanso Gardens and being able to enter at 8:00 a.m. as a member. The dual membership where you can take a guest is about $85 I think. Check their website. Saw a Black Bear this morning, May 22, 2026. Staff was herding it away from the duck cabin with an air horn. I snapped at video of the bear. Turn the sound down. Love all the birds, flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, the Great Horned Owl family, the Jones Coffee Trailer, the Gift Store and more.

I lived a few blocks from Villa Terraza and would go there at least 5 times a week, mainly to have…read morea drink but also to eat their great food. Highly recommend them!

We ordered from Villa Terraza because we've been there before and knew it would probably be busy…read more My husband specifically ordered over the phone and clearly said "no onions please" because I'm allergic to onions. When he got home and we opened the food, there were chunks of onions in the seafood linguine and scallions (which are onions) all over the cheesy garlic bread, which something I've never even seen on their garlic bread before, or any kind of garlic bread. On top of that, there was a hair in my husband's food! We called and spoke with Leslie, the alleged manager, and instead of apologizing, she argued that "the kitchen doesn't carry onions" and that "our chefs don't have hair," which honestly made the situation even more ridiculous. Meanwhile, we were sitting there hungry, irritated, and unable to eat the food we paid for. Her solution was basically "you can order something else", which after this experience, we absolutely would never do. She also said my husband would get a refund, but there was still no real apology or accountability, just excuses and defensiveness. Honestly, just really disappointed. If the kitchen was overwhelmed or overbooked, they could have simply said so. We would have respected the honesty far more than careless food prep and zero concern for an allergy issue.

We are beyond grateful for Rustic Yard Events and their incredible team! Their rental selection is…read moreabsolutely amazing -- from tables and chairs to flatware and lighting, they truly have everything you could need. We shared our lighting inspiration photos with Carlos, and he perfectly brought our vision to life. His attention to detail was unmatched. Carlos went above and beyond from start to finish, making the entire experience effortless. On wedding weekend, his team handled full setup and takedown seamlessly, allowing us to fully enjoy the day without any stress. Our wedding was completely outdoors on a cliffside property, and despite the challenging setup, they took care of everything with professionalism and ease. Our wedding day turned out even more beautiful than we imagined thanks to their stunning rentals, lighting, and the thoughtfulness put into every detail. Even our venue coordinator raved multiple times about how much she loved working with Carlos and his team. We highly recommend Rustic Yard Events to any couple or person planning an event. Their professionalism, service, and genuine care truly made a difference on our special day. You'll be in the best hands!

We had a wonderful experience with Rustic Yard Events for our daughter's bridal shower!…read moreCommunication was great from start to finish, and they helped guide us in selecting exactly what we needed for the event. Their serpentine tables added such a unique and elegant look to the bridal shower and really made the setup stand out. We truly appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail and can't wait to work with them again!

Over the past 35 years, I've attended public events, classes, government meetings and a private…read moreevent or two, always impressed by the exquisite architecture, the wild and beautiful native plant landscape surrounding it, as well as the ravishing views from every corner or outpost of the property. What a treasure it is!

Our friends rented the center for an anniversary party in August. It was a great space with plenty…read moreof parking, a kitchen and plenty of room with lots is space indoors and out . It's up on a hill with a beautiful view of the mountains. Highly recommended.