This review is long overdue. We held our baby shower at Overflow and it was an easy and enjoyable…read moreexperience. Renee, Jojo and Christine were so helpful and made the day run smoothly. Plus the coffee is always amazing. Thank you!!

What an amazing venue in Lomita. This is right next to Corridor Flow the coffee shop that's a very…read morenice spot to hang out and have coffee. The space is perfect for small events. We attended an Anniversary and there were about 100 people or so and you can fit a good amount of tables depends how you set up. Love that as you enter they have a designated area for a DJ if you plan to have music which is great! The space has these cool wooden walls that add to the decor and the fun lighting that they provide for you. There is a little side room that is like storage and an extra bathroom there as well. The bathroom was very clean and spacious as well. There is a designated area with back entrance for placing food if you have catering and there is a spacious fridge for food and drinks as well. There is a fun opening area for a coffee space thats a nice touch. Def has a lot of potential to make it your own space and decorate how you wish. There is a small lot for parking and then there's lots of street parking as well so that wasn't a problem.

A beautiful botanical garden in the South Bay that everyone can enjoy! It's perfect for all ages,…read moreand even dogs are welcome. There are always fun displays to explore throughout the year, from jack-o'-lanterns and dinosaurs to trolls, along with exciting events like Dogtoberfest, Lunar New Year, Astra Lumina, and Goat Yoga. My dog, Mochi, especially loves coming here on the last Sunday of every month for Dog Walking Day! I highly recommend getting an annual membership, which pays for itself after just a couple of visits. It's a wonderful place to visit again and again!

I was in LA today but wanted to get in earlier into the area so I wouldnt battle too much traffic,…read morebut in the end still stuck in miserable 405 traffic, so nevermind on that dumb plan haha. But, what I can smile about is that I got to enjoy the South Coast Botanical Garden before an afternoon commitment. I love botanical gardens and being outside and so anytime I can find some free time, I am busy being a Mowgli (as my ex husband used to call me haha). I made a beeline to get here because today was the last day of the Troll exhibition. I've chased these Trolls all around the world and love finding them. The bigger than life Trolls are the concept and creation by Thomas Dambo and they can be found all over Denmark and the US. I need to check to see if he has brought his Trolls elsewhere but I am in love with these Trolls! They are so adorable, whimsical and fun! They are also made out of sustainable or recycled wood, so there is an environmental friendly component to Dambo's works! He has also brought his Troll to Burning Man the past of couple of years too. My dream would be to see them on the playa sometime! Maybe in 2027!! This garden was great and I really enjoyed it. Its well laid out with so many beautiful trees, plants, flowers, etc. My only gripe was that today being Oct 4, it was like close to 100F and it was super hot! I ended up staying about 1.5 hours here and it was quite hot by the time I left around 12:30pm, but I did get to find all 12 of the Trolls so that made me super happy!! There was also a butterfly exhibition here but that costed another $9 and also I didnt have time today to see it. I'd definitely come back again and maybe when the weather is cooler, I wouldnt feel like I was melting!! Great botanical garden! Loved it!

This review is long over due! My husband and I got married on 05/30/26 and had our reception here…read more Kristina took care of all things decor, and for the amount of people she was able to accommodate the guest count very well! We went with the deluxe package which included tables, chairs, decor, set up & tear down, and a few other things! The venue size is perfect for a reception headcount for 70 guest or less, so if you're having a smaller to medium size wedding, I Highly recommend this place. The event packages are also very reasonable compared to other reception venues in SoCal, so if you have a smaller budget look no further! Thank you Kristina for all your help with our special day!

If I could give Monarch 10 stars, I absolutely would! From start to finish, they made my event…read moreseamless and brought all of my ideas to life. Krystina, the owner, is incredibly talented, creative, and accommodating. She truly went above and beyond to make everything special. When it comes to event spaces, planning, and décor, I would choose Monarch over and over again. Highly recommend!

Great venue with great parking! Very responsive & very helpful with bringing our event come to life…read morewith supplying us with a dessert cart, treat wall, soft play area, tables, chairs etc! Booking again for our next event!

I had my baby shower at Adventure Onn and it was a wonderful experience! The venue was clean,…read morespacious, and provided plenty of room for our guests to comfortably celebrate. Parking was also very convenient. The parking is in the back and shared with other retail shops. My sister and best friend planned the shower and worked closely with Chantell. Chantell understood my vision for the balloon arch and brought it to life beautifully. It turned out even better than I imagined! I'm so happy to have a venue like this in our community. After such a great experience, we're already in the process of planning another event here. Highly recommend!

My husband Joseph and I got married here in December, and our experience with South End as a…read morewedding venue was top-notch! Diana was always responsive, which we appreciated! Carlos from Elegant Event Decorations & Catering was ABSOLUTELY amazing--he was always courteous and flexible with working with our options, always offering to go above and beyond to make our special day even more special. We bombarded him with a hundred questions and concerns, but he always calmly answered our questions and came up with solutions that immediately put our minds at ease. Carlos is amazing at what he does!!! We honestly couldn't have found a better caterer. Our friends and family loved the dishes that Carlos and Rosa cooked. Wedding planning can be quite a ball of stress for many people, but we've got to give a shout-out to Carlos for making our reception a breeze. We HIGHLY recommend his catering and event planning services. Thank you again, Diana and Carlos!!! God bless!

My son and his beautiful bride got married here on Saturday and the only word to describe the venue…read moreis perfection! Karla made the whole process seamless. All of the guests were "wowed" by the venue and staff. If you are thinking of having your wedding in the South Bay, you won't be disappointed with South End Racquet and Health Club.

I had the honor of putting together an anime event here this summer, and it was such an amazing…read moreday. Not only is the venue a beautiful place to be, but the energy of the staff and environment was so peaceful and positive. There is ample parking, so all my guests had a super easy time getting to our event. We had about 300 guests, and everyone fit comfortably inside. Most of our guests loved taking pictures outside on the patio--golden hour was truly breathtaking! The venue, community, and overall vibes made this an event to remember.

We produce Sunset Comedy at the Redondo Beach Historic Library, and I cannot say enough good things…read moreabout this place or the people running it. The venue itself is ridiculous. Historic building. Ocean views. Sunsets. Gorgeous Grand Hall. You walk outside with a cocktail, and the Pacific Ocean is sitting there like it was hired by Meagan & team. Great views. Great vibes. But the real secret sauce is the staff! Meagan is UNREAL with communication and logistics. Responsive, organized, always thinking three steps ahead and somehow never seems rattled. Savanna and the boots-on-the-ground crew are fantastic and make everything run smoothly when there are a million little things happening at once. Catherine in the back of house is the quiet assassin. Just quietly kicking ass, solving problems and making things happen without needing a parade about it. And Meg from Made by Meg is an absolute delight and brings another whole layer to the experience. The coolest part is that everybody actually works together. There's no weird event-venue chaos where six different people somehow have six different answers. The entire team is cohesive, communicative and seems invested in making your event successful. We've had hundreds of people come through the Library for Sunset Comedy and the response has been incredible!!! If you're considering having an event here, DO IT. I genuinely cannot recommend this team or venue any more highly. This place is POPPING! And it's just getting started! Great views. Great staff. Great vibes.

Sophia is a great host and the garden is an oasis in the city. I highly recommend and say hi to Al…read morefor me, Jimmy

Came here for a company Halloween party and had tons of fun! The space was intimate but super…read moreinviting! The hosting dental office did an amazing job w the setup, even had a taco lady! Would def recommend this place!

The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is so great. The seats are comfortable. The prices are great…read more It is sort of hard to see what is playing, but go to their website and just start to search. They already have some great shows lined up for 2027. The place is big, with a few art centers. The main building is small enough that there is not a bad seat in the house. Parking is so easy and it is free. The staff are all volunteers and they are just great. Make sure you print out your tickets or have them held at will call. They have some nice snacks, but not overloaded. We have seen so many shows there, from the ballet to rock and tribute bands, that are great. We saw the Laurel Canyon Sound there and there were a few bands and they were amazing. You will love this place.

Growing up in the South Bay, Torrance Cultural Arts Center became near and dear to my heart. When I…read morewas younger I took different classes dance classes here. I remember taking ballet as kid and modern dance as a teen. I also took a workout class when I was in college. I always appreciated the large and spacious dance studios where the classes were held. Now that I'm older I've also come to appreciate Torrance Cultural Arts Center as a venue. I've been to several different festivals here such as the Japanese Matsuri Festival and Lunar New Year festival. This spot is perfect for the community to get together and like how each festival is able to have many different booths. I also love how there is a stage area both outside and inside. I've also attended the Torrance Firefighters' Annual Spaghetti Dinner here. This is another great event at this spacious venue. Despite it being quite a popular dinner, there''s plenty of room for all to enjoy an evening out. Torrance Cultural Arts Center is great! Whether it be for classes or community events or festivals, this spot is perfect for small or large gatherings.

It's a beautiful place. Just make sure you understand that the parking is not included. Yes there's…read morestreet parking but you're by the beach and it's residential so it fills up quickly. You can pay for a valet service or possibly rent the parking lot that is a few doors down. Overall I would highly recommend. Swathi will work with you but be nice. She deals with a lot. I had a bridezilla moment but we ended up working things out and it was beautiful. If you have a catering business in mind that has a license, use them and pay the extra fee. You can hire your own security person. Just make sure you have a contract. You can also get your own insurance but I believe we ended up going with the suggested vendor they had listed. The bartender was fantastic; also on their list of vendors. Overall, we had a wonderful experience.

Host kicked us out!…read more strict on time, not accommodating and got kicked out, and they don't comply be wary!

Took my 2.5 year old here, which I think is the ideal age. It's great! Up there with Kidspace as…read morethe ideal parent-and-child play area. Everything seemed accomodating and thoughtful to how children play and explore.

We took our 1 year old to Looma Space for a weekend activity after hearing about it on social…read moremedia. Like others said, I would highly recommend coming in the morning or close to when they open. We were the only ones there for the first 30 minutes or so. This was especially helpful for my daughter that recently started walking. After about an hour from opening time, several older kids came and it was a lot less calm. There are a lot of thoughtful touches at the facility like the diaper changing station and smaller area for younger kids. The high chairs were fairly clean and helpful to use when feeding our daughter. I docked off a star because it does feel a little run down and, while folks are required to wear socks, the floors are a little dusty. Given the entrance fee and prices for food, we will likely come here on special occasions.