If you have kiddos that love to dance and you're close to the Oceanside area, look no further! This…read morestudio offers all variety of dance and technique classes. They also offer recreational level classes as well as competitive classes. We have been to a few different studios in the area and have really found that North County Academy of Dance has been the perfect fit for them. The instructors are very motivating and friendly. My dancers have really improved in the last year that we have been here. The atmosphere is very positive and the families that hang out in the lobby are very welcoming. We recommend this studio to anyone that is interested in taking their dancing to the next level!

Attempting to see grandchildren in performance was a hassle, rude people in charge. cue outside in…read moreSun, refusing to let people enter to use a restroom. If I wanted to be treated as such I would have gone to New York City.

We absolutely loved our stay at Firefly Grove. It was the perfect place to take our engagement…read morephotos and spend a memorable weekend with friends and family. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with great appliances, cookware, and utensils, which made cooking for a large group so easy. The sunsets were incredible for our photos, and it felt like the farm had a new surprise waiting for us every few hours. We fed the animals, made papas con huevos with fresh farm eggs, picked herbs from the garden, and even took home avocados plucked straight from the trees. We also took the botanical dyeing class, which became my dad's first-ever art project! Ernesto was a fantastic host. He taught us so much about the farm and the dyeing process, and he was thoughtful, welcoming, and accommodating throughout our entire stay. It was truly a gift to spend our engagement weekend at Firefly Grove. We would love to return, whether it's for another art class or simply to relax, recharge, and enjoy everything the farm has to offer.

We booked the tour they offer and it was such a wonderful experience. Our guide, Ernesto, has an…read moreeducational background in botany and was super chill and knowledgeable. The farm has beautiful flowers of every kind, we got to hold chickens, feed rabbits, and we were offered select fruits I've never even heard of picked right off the vine/tree... We talked, laughed and experienced nature that the Firefly Grove team has so tenderly cared for. Their livestock guardian dogs were extremely well behaved and sweet. I'm definitely coming back in a few months for the summer tour because each season has different flowers and fruits. Just bring a sun hat + some good vibes and you're in for a wonderful time.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory was fantastic!! Witty and fun adaptation. Choreography,…read morecharacters and dance ensemble was amazing! This was our first time here. Staff and fellow guests were friendly. Lots of people helped us with directions around the theater. We parked in South Lot. Short paved walk to entrance. Note: Fixed chair seats have numbers on the seat. Grass reserved seats have the numbers on the ground. Lots of folks were initially confused. Ask the staff if you lost, they are very helpful. Lots of people brought their own food (some with full on dinners and dessert). You can buy food there also. We had lots of fun. We'll definitely come back and see other shows. Fun, fun, fun, and laughs.

Food venue change is a step backwards. Great facility otherwise. Not sure why they got rid of so…read moremany great food options. Of course, we'll be back but we might bring our own food next time. No more ice cream? This place is for kids too. Willy Wonka was an excellent show. Great performances all around.

Straight up, a FIVE-STAR venue! Online ticket purchases are a breeze. Parking is a non-issue with…read moreplenty of parking all around the theater. We have been there for bands, magic shows, seasonal shows etc. and have not been disappointed. The featured cover bands are the best! Anyway, walking into the theater is like walking into someone's home. The staff treats you like family! It is the complete OPPOSITE of all the stressful hoops you have to jump through at a large arena style event. The lobby is quite comfortable and has a lot of artifacts showing the amazing history of the resort. Will probably take a few visits to go through it all. One last thing. They made an error on their schedule which resulted in me having tickets on two different dates of the same event. Rather than send an email, they personally called me and gave me options that quickly resolved the issue! Although we've been guests at Welk's Theater for just over a year, I sure wish I had known about them sooner...

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was disappointing from start to finish…read more Check-in was advertised for 4:00 p.m., but we didn't get our room until nearly 8:30 p.m., costing us hours of the vacation we paid for. Throughout our stay, we requested basic necessities like fresh towels and soap refills, but they never arrived despite multiple requests. On checkout day, housekeeping walked into our room at 9:00 a.m., a full hour before the 10:00 a.m. checkout, while we were still getting dressed. Our privacy was completely disregarded. I was also repeatedly singled out because of my service dog. Multiple employees yelled, "You better clean up after your dog," even though I was visibly carrying waste bags and had done nothing wrong. It was humiliating and showed a lack of training on how to appropriately interact with guests who use service animals. To make matters worse, I unexpectedly started my period and needed pads before the gift shop opened. Because the resort had no way to help and the trams were so unreliable, I had to walk all the way down the steep hill just to get basic hygiene supplies. For a resort of this size, that level of guest support is unacceptable. The most concerning part of our stay was the Russian tortoise in the kids' center. I am the founder of The Wise Frog Reptile Rescue and have spent more than 11 years rescuing and rehabilitating reptiles. The tortoise appeared to lack proper UVB and heat, and its shell was in alarming condition. I brought my concerns to staff, but they showed little interest in addressing them. My children were heartbroken because they immediately recognized the animal appeared to be in distress. An animal should never be displayed for children if its welfare is being overlooked. Between the delayed check-in, ignored requests, lack of privacy, treatment over my service dog, unreliable transportation, and concerns about animal welfare, this resort fell far short of the experience we expected. I hope management takes these issues seriously and makes meaningful changes for both guests and the animals in their care

This is such a cute little Theatre, located in the heart of Downtown Vista! It's easy to miss since…read moreit's on the backside of Main Street, but definitely don't miss it. It has such a sweet small town vibe. Buy your tickets early if you really want to see the show because the venue is quite small. The hosts are incredibly friendly and funny. The productions are well done! Prices are reasonable. They sell raffle tickets and give out quirky gifts that are somehow related to the play. They offer free snacks and beverages during intermission. At the end of the show, the cast usually comes out and does a meet and greet.

What a fun date night! Beetlejuice was a dark comedy. The lights, costumes and staging were…read moreamazing. The orchestra was phenomenal! Great performance! Love the seating excellent views no obstructed views.

Hidden gem for both concerts shows as well as food and drink…read more 200 seat small venue with excellent seats very comfortable The restaurant and bar Common Grounds is open on weekends for meals prior to the show as well having their own music on the patio We attended Chrissy Hind Pretenders Tribute Theatre is amazing Restaurant is amazing Scratch Kitchen with nice menu beer and wine as well Great organization to support !

This is a nice little 200 person venue that hosts bands on the weekends. Find their website and…read morelook up the schedule. They have some interesting events coming up. There isn't a bad seat in the house. The sound quality is excellent. My favorite part about this venue is that the money raised supports the campus where it's located. This is a nonprofit organization that helps people with autism and developmental disabilities. So all the way around this is good stuff! The campus is gorgeous and they have a café there. I highly recommend this venue!

We were Looking for something fun to do with the kids, we came to the Avo in Vista and watched…read moreJunioe B. Jones. The musical was really well done with an all kids cast. We all enjoyed the performance and were glad we gave it a try. We look forward to upcoming performances.

This is yet another review where I'm between 3 and 4 stars...sometimes I round down, but this time…read moreI'll round up. Avo Playhouse is a repurposed movie theatre in Vista...a very cool revitalized area with quite a few restaurants and at least 3 breweries within just a couple blocks. We saw the Beatles tribute band "Ticket to Ride". Our tickets were reasonably priced and the venue is small enough (seating for under 400) that there really aren't any bad seats. As a bonus, I was really happy that the bathrooms were large and clean. Only real disappointment was that there were no refreshments. It would be nice to have something simple, maybe just water, coffee, and tea? Definitely worth going back! BTW there's lots of free parking nearby.

We had an amazing time at Dirty Bird Ranch during a private tour with our family of four including…read morea 4 yo and 2 yo. During the hour we were all able to hold, feed, and pet so many animals. We had such an intimate personalized experience and all learned so much. We definitely made memories to last a lifetime and can't recommend Dirty Bird Ranch enough!

Such a great time! All the animals are so friendly and Candace makes the whole tour feel so…read morerelaxed. We had a herd of pigs, goats, dogs and alpacas following us around the whole time. We even got to feed and pet an ostrich. Definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique experience for the family or date :)

AVBG is definitely a "hidden gem" in North County San Diego. It's a beauuutiful place for…read morereflection, relaxation and recharging. I looove its vision of bringing together people, nature, and art while at the same time being educational and inspirational. I had the pleasure of meeting Rusti, the Garden Manager. She is super duper friendly and very helpful. Thank you for personally showing me where the Zen Garden is located!! This sanctuary also has a lot to offer besides the themed gardens like walking trails, scenic views, interactive areas, gift shop and special events just to name some of the awesomeness. Good to know that you can even rent it out! I highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-) FYI: $5 Fee for Non-Members

Great outdoor spaces with lots of nature to enjoy. My favorite is the covered table overlooking…read morethe pond. There an admission fee, but very reasonable considering you're supporting a great cause. We'll be shore to come back with more time to enjoy all the garden sections.

Accidentally reserved one weekend we couldn't go and I called and someone was super helpful on the…read morephone to switch my dates. Little bit hard to find. But great friendly people help you right in. Fabulous show! Great place to come and check out! Their seats are actually NOT hard plastic! My behind thanks you.

This theater is phenomenal!! It's a little gem tucked into a "downtown" area of Encinitas. Walking…read morein, we were greeted by extremely friendly people and a rush of cold Air conditioning; which hit such a sweet spot after the warm day. They have a little mini concessions with extremely reasonable prices and a great selection of sodas, chips, candy, and some yummy baked goodies. Walking into the theater you quickly see that there's not a bad seat in the house. These are the most comfortable cushion seats that can recline a bit and there are drink holders for the ice cold drinks from the concessions. This theater is small and intimate, but the show is big! Beautiful voices, beautiful music played live by a band, great lighting, and you feel every emotion these phenomenal actors portray. There's a selection of restaurants in the immediate area for a bite to eat before this amazing show. So glad to have found this gem and will definitely be back to see their future performances!