Noguchi gardens is a gorgeous spot to just relax for a little, enjoy a break from the hustle and…read morebustle of the world. It's a small space but the artwork is nice and instills a sense of calm that is appreciated

Fun and interesting little place to visit if you are in the area by South Coast Plaza mall…read more Not the easiest place to find since you can't see it from the street. It is behind the Mastros restaurant. There is a parking structure nearby that is like $3 or $4 for 15 minutes and you can probably run through in 15 minutes, but 30 minutes to be safe. You can also walk from the mall parking lot, it is a little bit of a stroll but manageable. There are plenty of pictures so you can see what you are getting into before you make the drive, pay for parking, and walk over. When we went there on a Sunday morning, there were only 2 or 3 other people, so it was very quiet and zen. I enjoyed the write-ups and the exhibits. If I worked right there I would probably visit all the time.

Cute, quirky Japanese inspired trinket shop. U had to stop by and browse here. They have dried…read moreflowers and small tiny display The price is okay for the area. Definitely stop by to make your own dried flower bouquet and bring your digital camera for that candid pics The owner is super friendly and chatty too!

Stumbled upon this gem after taking a pottery class next door. Such an adorable collection of…read moreJapanese bits and bobs. Every nook and cranny was cluttered with dopamine-inducing charm. Some of the art pieces were pretty pricey but it's expected for art. If you want to bring something home, they have a wall of bag charms that are reasonably priced. Wish they had a little larger of a collection of items to choose from. Definitely recommend dropping by if you're in the area.

I was in a search of a fun group activity here in the Orange County County area. And we had seen…read moreactivate Tustin on social media. I'm excited to book. All in all, it was actually very fun. We are glad that we did the one hour session because the 90 minute might've been a little bit too long for us. Lots of different rooms with different activities spanning over from shooting baskets, throwing balls, touching screens, some of them also including different activities with sensors on the ground. Overall, it is actually really fun and interactive, and it was a fun time. It was also cool that there were prizes at the very end that we could redeem if you wanted to. When we first checked in the team members were super nice and went through the whole process. They gave us a wristband for the lockers on the side room. And once we were all done, we then registered our white bracelets that were for the games and also that was what had our tags and usernames attached to them. Can't wait to come back. Pricing seemed very fair and it wasn't over the top. Can't wait to do these activities again.

Activate is an immersive and interactive gaming experience located The District in Tustin. There…read moreare multiple locations across the country and the world. There's ample free parking on-site at the mall. There are 13 rooms that offer different game options. Even within each room there are different kinds of games so there is lots of variety. There are free lockers to put your stuff in while you play, but you can also carry things like phones around. Some games require running around a lot so you should wear closed toe shoes. Games range from laser, floor tile, basketball, and more. When it is very busy you can put your name on the queue until the current group finishes. Some of the games were very short when it got really busy, basically like 30 seconds so not really a game at all before we had to exit the room. The rooms also don't have an easy way to tell if it's occupied so you have to peak into a dark room to see if there are shadows of people inside. I would've preferred a light that signifies that it's occupied so it's easier to tell. The games also start immediately after you enter the room and the game instructions aren't always clear. It's similar to recently-opened Hijinx Hotel in Irvine in that each of the rooms has a different objective and you work with your team to achieve it. I think I prefer Hijinx Hotel more because their games are funner and the experience is better, but this is still a fun and family-friendly event.

The location has improved. Owner was very nice and help rearrange some machines to help my kids win…read moresome prizes. Definitely like the changes so far. Adjusting review to 5 stars

Top Canvas is a claw machine spot located right next to The District at Tustin Legacy (next to the…read moreAMC Theatre). Top Canvas also has other locations (Alhambra, Downey, Torrance, and Milpitas in Northern California) that operate as collectible stores and this is the only Top Canvas location that runs as a claw machine arcade. [Parking]: Easy and free parking at The District at Tustin Legacy. [Selection & Price]: Apparently the shop redesigned their claw machines and prize system in recent months. Players can now trade plushies for points and use those points to redeem more desirable prizes. As for trade-in prizes, they have selected signed Funko Pop figures / giant Pokémon plushies / other generic plushies (25%), blind boxes (50%), and graded Pokémon cards / booster packs / other collectibles (25%). Personally it would be better if they had fewer blind boxes as trade-in prizes and focused more on curated Sanrio plushies or unique action figures. [Point system]: For play packs, $10 = 20 tokens, $20 = 42 tokens, $50 = 110 tokens, and $100 = 230 tokens. Claw machines with numbered stickers indicate how many points each plush is worth and most machines indicate 15 points per plush. Blind box trade-in values range from 45 points to 125 points. [Conclusion]: It is nice to have claw machines with a higher win rate than places like Round1 + the ability to trade plushies for better prizes, but I do think their prizes are not as good as places like Round1. Personally I still prefer other claw machine spots like Infinity Claws in Rowland Heights and I also like Top Canvas's collectible stores better than this claw machine-only concept store. P.S. - Players can ask the staff to rearrange plushies in some machines.

There are 3 parking options: Tower Plaza Parking Structure (602 Anton Boulevard), Irvine Parking…read more(3201 Avenue of the Arts), and The MET Parking (535 Anton Boulevard). I chose the Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near the Westin Hotel), which was just a short walk to the museum, while the other options are a bit farther. Parking is paid, about $6 per hour. Once you arrive, check-in is quick and no reservation is needed. Admission is free, and they provide a sticker that you'll need to wear throughout your visit. The museum is two floors, featuring a variety of sections and artists. The architecture itself is beautiful and perfect for photos, and the artwork is unique and enjoyable to explore. Overall, it's a great experience, especially since it's free. Tip(s): - Park at Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near Westin Hotel) and just walk to the museum - Free entry - Restrooms available - No appointments needed

When I went, desire then having lots of space very little was out to look at. It was free, so not…read moremuch room to complain. You do get more than you pay for lol. They have an area where you can add your art too which is cute. The immersive experience at the time was cool. It's worth the trip, I'm assuming certain exhibitions are more with your gas + time than others so maybe check before you trek

You can't beat the atmosphere, there's a lot going on between the Tiki bar downstairs. The awesome…read morefood court with a diverse selection of foods. They even have coffee for those people that are into that but mission control has to take the cake between the good beers, the awesome drinks, the great vibes not to mention the pinball machines to keep anyone entertained 100% recommend this place to everybody it's also family friendly so bring everyone. Work off the pizza and wings on the way up to mission control

They have Excellent Service. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Really makes you feel at…read morehome with homies.

Lots of interesting vendors with interesting things. Hardly any places to sit and eat, but very…read morespacious at the same time. Things are not cheap, so expect to pay a little extra compared to what you would find outside of the market.

We LOVE coming to 626 OC!!! We look forward to it all year. Great food choices. Some were better…read morethan others (I have edited my food post after a further review). Thumbs up to Cafe 949 (great lobster and garlic noodles) and MJ's Bellychon Basket for excellent lechon, Daddy's Catch for great dusted fries and lemonade, Molly Kitchen for grilled octopus, HGG Tanghulu for interesting sugar glazed fruits on a stick. Thumbs sideways for New England Seafood for lack of flavored oysters, and Bonanza Bakery and Cafe for creepy realistic animal shaped mousse cakes. Thumbs down for Kanto Filipino Street Food for chewy (not in a good way) fried chicken skin (old and rubbery probably leftovers from the previous day) and lack luster flavorless lechon. Overall 626 is an experience too good to pass up even though some foods are a disappointment. Atmosphere here is great, service is excellent! Just be choosy when making your selections. There were more to tastes we wanted to try, but our bellies and take home bag was stuffed.

Cool place to study or work. Mainly the concept is related to vintage motorbikes and there is one…read moremorning where I witness a group of triump riders having rich vibe, status-driven families--Triumph bikes, designer leather, and spoiled-wife energy. I ordered Strawberry matcha, but definitely I loved their Matcha Durdy too! Dogs are welcome and they have cool wide study tables!

This spot has such a distinct vibe it feels exactly like you're hanging out in your coolest…read morefriend's motorcycle garage. It's got that raw, industrial aesthetic, but they've clearly put a lot of intention into the details to make it feel welcoming rather than cold. The service was top-tier! Even the Wi-Fi password was a highlight (it's hilarious and definitely fits the "coffee" theme). I originally stopped by specifically for a secret menu item they happened to be out of, but the guy working was so nice about it that it didn't even matter. I ended up with the Peaches and Cream Matcha with oat milk. It was delicious and super well-balanced. I also really appreciated that they double-checked with me about the topping--it's dairy, and since I ordered oat milk, it was great of them to confirm I was okay with that instead of just serving it. If you want a place with character and staff that actually pays attention, this is it. I'll definitely be back to try and snag that secret menu drink next time!

It is an extremely fun and creative house. I rented a house down there for a year and I will say…read moreone thing. The owners of this house are super possessive and psycho about their parking spots. Mind you, these are not driveway spots, they are public street parking spots They won't let anybody park near their house. They block it off with cones and they strategically park their cars so that nobody can get near their house. It's probably illegal but they have a couple cars and they purposefully park them in ways so that nobody else can have public parking. Besides that the house is worth a visit. They maintain the characters with fresh paint and sometimes add new ones.

I just love random labors of love at the side of roads. Public art and kitsch are one of my deepest…read moreinner pleasures. I get a lot of joy seeing how much effort someone is willing to labor on something that is purely about color and quirk. It's so nice of this artist or collector to share their joy de vivre with the public.

This place deserves more than 5 stars. I thought this was going to be an interactive video game…read moretype of thing but it was way more than that. I will 100% be back again and I will be telling all my friends about this. A truly unique experience. You really feel the true race car experience and I think you need to wear workout clothes cause I felt the sweat from trying to concentrate and control the car. The cost is so worth the 1 or 2 hour time slot. I'm sold and will be looking into a membership cause I'm addicted.

First time trying sim racing and I'm glad I chose the 2-hour Nordschleife experience - absolutely…read moreworth the $82! Even though I didn't use the full session (it's more physically demanding than expected - seriously, LOL), the experience was fantastic from start to finish. Shoutout to Jason on staff - super professional and welcoming. He guided me through check-in, helped set everything up, and even offered a bottle of water before giving me some helpful tips on handling the cars. Small touches like that really elevated the visit. For those curious, here's the YouTube link to my run - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzysPtCC5gE. I clocked in around 8 minutes from the pit, which I think is pretty decent for a first-timer!