We used Surreal Escape Games for my kids' 5th Grade Elementary promotion day at school and they…read morewere an absolute hit! The event had Surreal Escape Games, video game trucks, PhotoBooths, scavenger hunts, etc. Hands down the most popular activity was the escape room. The kids kept going back to the room again and again - I didn't realize how much fun they would have trying different ways to solve the room! I helped coordinate logistics with our PTA and Mike - the entire process was incredibly smooth and easy. Coordinating with Mike was awesome, fast, prompt, attentive. Had an answer for any and every question, got all the paperwork together in a timely matter. They set everything up, have their own cast of fun and entertaining actors. We just provided a space for them to host. Can't recommend this company highly enough if you're looking for a unique experience that will come to you!

Mike was so easy to work with in setting up our Celebration Escape Room!…read more The event was fun & entertaining - everyone had a great time!

Decided to take an intro class to wheel throwing and initially had my doubts due to previous…read moreexperiences in high school. Our instructor Kristen (and the blonde instructor -- forgot her name) were patient and encouraging throughout the entire class. Kristen's in depth explanation + demonstration was easy to follow as a beginner, but the instructors frequently made their rounds to work with everyone individually, giving advice and feedback. Despite the class session only being 2 hrs, I felt like I was able to focus on improving basic skills and learning new techniques. Even if you don't have any interest in pottery, I HIGHLY recommend taking a class regardless. The space is welcoming, and it was a great (and fun) way to release stress creatively :) looking forward to how my pieces come out!

Their one time workshops are great for trying out a new hobby without the commitment. I took the…read morematcha bowl and whisk holder making class. It was a full class and the instructor patiently explained each step. Before you sign up, make sure to read the description carefully. There are hand-building classes and wheel throwing classes. Hand-building is hand molding and you don't work with the wheel. My one-time matcha bowl and whisk holder making class was hand-building and we don't get to decorate or glaze it. Instead, you get to pick from a selection of paint colors and their team finish glazing and fire it for you. You also need to wait about 6 weeks for it to be ready for pick up, which is standard for community pottery places. I picked the white paint with specks which I regretted. The glaze came back with some uneven spots and a dark brown mark on the outside. Since the studio glazed it for us, I was a little disappointed with the final result. Pottery definitely tests your patience and perfectionism. Not sure if pottery is for me, but I might come back for their wheel throwing class.

Dean and Audrey did a fantastic job at my friend's birthday party. They kept it lively and…read moreenthusiastic and set a truly great tone!

Dean was great, he was going with the flow of our team, folks were late, but he wrangled them and…read morecreated a fun experience. Really easy to work with Dean, would definitely hire him again!

We did the grand thieves room and it was fun. We ended up clearing it with enough time left. They…read morehave lots of cute ducks everywhere too. Also, if its hot, you can tell her to turn on the a/c. Cant spoil anything. Bathroom is single stall. Parking is a bit small for this plaza so you might have to find street parking.

We really loved our experience today at Escape Duck Escape Room! My husband and I wanted to find a…read morefun way to celebrate our 10 months of marriage and we stumbled across this place. We decided to go as walk-ins and the employee (or owner I'm not sure) told us he could take walk-ins but the only room available at that moment was the horror one... this was GREAT for us as we're huge horror fans! We did the Corpse Whisperer room which can contain 2-10 players. It was really fun! My husband and I oddly have a harder time when things are super linear (we're both neurodivergent so maybe that's why). But the room IS very linear and you don't have to overthink as much as we did! That being said, we still made it out with 5 minutes to spare! Without spoiling the room, there's some really fun moments!! If you're into horror, you'll love it. If you're not into horror, I think you'll still love it either way! This escape room does something I've never seen before at that's finding "coins." In each room they have coins hidden around the rooms and you can find them and at the end, the game master will collect them and you have a chance to spin a wheel to win a prize! I thought that was a cute touch! The employee/owner was really kind and helpful. You could tell he loves his job and loves escape rooms! Thank you for such great service and helping make our day so fun!

From the moment I called to inquire on details for my event to the moment we said good bye for the…read morenight after our session this was a great experience. Janet took my call. She was so sweet, helpful and welcoming. It was a private event to celebrate family August birthdays. We went with the Mediterranean menu and it was so delicious. Chef Alex was so helpful and easy going as was Jay. Highly recommend!

Went here for a work team building event and it was perfect from beginning to end…read more Chef Alex, our instructor for the day, was personable, funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining. It was very obvious that Chef Alex had conducted multiple corporate team building events as well as being a skilled/seasoned chef. We had 22 people for our team building event and there was plenty of space for us to each have our own cooking stations (teams of two) and there was ample seating for all of us to enjoy the fruits of our labors after the cooking was completed. We prepared thai food for our event and, WOW, was it amazing. I mean (literally), this was the best thai food that I'd ever had and this is coming from someone who's wife says "you eat way too much thai food!" The very tasty food is a testament to how well run this place is because we are just a bunch of accountants but we also apparently have an inner self that knows how to cook thai food. Overall, this place is clean, fun, there is ample parking and I would highly recommend. If this place wasn't so far from me, I'd definitely go back on a date night with my wife.

I just celebrated my birthday with a group of girlfriends and Aja was both our host and instructor…read more The process of book was seamless she gave all the information we needed and checked in all the way up till our booking. She was thoughtful and showed up early so we could use the kitchen and bar area to set up our appetizers and drinks. She set up the art stations while we drank and ate. Later she lead the class while also taking candid photos of our group. She took her time explaining the process and checking in to make sure we were all following along. Aja was fun and entertaining. She took various groups shots always paying great attention to detail. This was a wonderful experience and I would absolutely book again. We were the only party at the time, she laid out all the art to choose from. The space was clean and large enough to accommodate my 10 group and plenty of space to walk around. There were couches and kitchen area with a small refrigerator. Overall the space was a 10. Experience a 10. And instruction a 10.

Such a great experience with Aja again! We booked her for my nephew's birthday and didn't realize…read moreshe was the same art teacher we had a few years ago! Once we saw her in person, we instantly remembered her. The space where she hosted was spacious, clean and large enough to accommodate a larger crowd if needed. We were a group of four. She was able to help both boys complete their artwork and give the moms extra time to finish. We felt bad taking longer than the kids and Aja did not rush us. She has such a calm demeanor and so much patience with kid and adults. I would highly recommend her. Her love of art and experience with kids is so amazing!

I've visited this business twice and initially enjoyed it as a fun place to do a special project…read more Unfortunately, my experiences with the customer service have been disappointing enough that I will not be returning. I purchased two gift cards as birthday gifts for friends. At the time of purchase, the employee mentioned that they were using a new system, so I was understanding when the process seemed a little difficult. However, I only received one of the two gift cards by email. I contacted the business separately to request the missing gift card. Rather than simply re-sending it, I was repeatedly asked to check my junk/spam folder. While I understand that emails can occasionally be filtered, this became frustrating when the gift card still wasn't received. The owner eventually located the missing gift card several days later, but by then my friend's birthday had already passed. What should have been a simple gift purchase turned into a frustrating experience and ultimately ruined the timing of the gift. Unfortunately, the problems continued when I tried to redeem the gift card. There was another significant delay and difficulty getting it processed, and I ultimately had to contact the manager myself to get the issue resolved. What was most disappointing was not simply that mistakes happened, but how the situation was handled. I would have been much more understanding if there had been a simple apology and an effort to make the situation right. Instead, I felt like I was being given a hard time for an issue that was not caused by me. Businesses can have new systems and occasional mistakes--that's understandable. What matters is how those mistakes are handled with customers and lack of training with their employees. In this case, I felt the communication, follow-through, and customer service were lacking. I was a returning customer and would have continued supporting this business, but after these experiences, I unfortunately will not be returning or purchasing gift cards from here again.

Wanted to try something new with my friend and found this spot. So let's see if they're pretty good…read moreeh or ew. They have a bunch of fun activities from pottery painting, crochet, cream glue, and their new mochi cat just to name a few. Me and my friend decided to each paint a bowl. She's super talented and painted a cute potato for her friend. Staff is super nice and helpful and we had lots of fun. Do u like my snoopy? I also got to customize this squish jiggly mochi cat. Never have done anything like it but basically you glue on the eyes, paint on some color, and dust it with fur. Lowkey why did mine turn out looking like a hamster- Had to wait like 20 days before I could pick up my bowl but this is how it turned out. It can get a bit pricey but is a super fun experience to have with your friends so it's still lowkey pretty good. Mochi cat $58 Pottery $12 +$32 for bowl

A beautiful way to spend the Memorial Day weekend. Perfect weather and temps. My handicapping not…read moreso good today... but with views of the San Gabriel mountains who cares. I was actually surprised at the size of the crowd Monday, very well attended. For those new to Santa Anita go to the Frontrunner for a restaurant experience overlooking the stretch run. Serious horse players go to the "Room" - it's next to the Chandelier room. Used to be called the Sports Book but now it's just unnamed. The clubhouse side has outdoors table seating just past the finish line. Plenty of bars and food venues throughout for those so like to walk around and visit the paddock and walking ring. Check it out!

I came to Santa Anita Park for a 5K race. Yes, me, not the horses. - haha…read more This place is so nice! So clean! So organized! Beautiful grounds. Beautiful curb appeal. Manicured landscaping. Peacocks walking around. An experience I will cherish for ever. On race day, there were rides, food, beer, and just a good vibe that would make anyone come back again. Sure it was hot! But it's also California! Gotta love a sunny, bright, hot day with cotton like clouds up in the sky. Happy summer everyone!

I requested a Pinata design from them for my birthday, and damn let me tell you they brought my…read morevision to life! Their craftsmanship is very phenomenal! They really care about their craft and what they do, I would highly recommend getting a pinata from them for your birthday or an event! Pinata Design Studio you rock!

I took me a bit to locate these guys because they are a bit hidden towards the back of a large…read morecommercial building. I finally found them and omg! totally love them. They are awesome and provided great customer service with great prices! I will continue to buy and order my piñatas from them; I definitely recommend them and trust me you will not be disappointed.

We decided to do a last minute inflatable slide and not only did they have what we wanted…read moreavailable, they were much more affordable than the other places I spoke with and they could accommodate our yard's challenging topography (stairs, uneven ground). Nothing but positives to say: prompt (communication, delivery and pickup), professional, friendly, affordable, good inventory, great customer service (answered any questions, arrived when they said they would). The slide was a hit with the kids and it was in good condition. I'll definitely rent from them again and would recommend them.

Rented a few tables, linens and basic folding chairs from them with only a few days notice. Really…read moreappreciated their last minute accommodation! They texted to give ETA's for drop off the morning of the party and pickup the morning after which was helpful