Had a great time doing the Kayak tours with LA River expeditions. I first went to the Sepulveda…read moreBasin tour and enjoyed it so much I decided to also do the Elysian Valley one which is in the Glendale Narrows. Both are great and unique in their own ways. The guides are also great and rest assure your in great hands. Not only is it a kayak tours but a learning tour as well. You will learn about the river while enjoying the ride and scenery. I definitely recommend

My partner and I were booked for the 8/23 tour. The morning of the tour we both received texts…read morefrom someone named "Rudolph" saying that the tour was canceled due to "unexpected truck issues". I asked when the next available date was to reschedule. Rudolph responded that he would look at the calendar "and hidden dates" and would get back to me as soon as possible. I did not hear from him by the next day so I texted again. No response. I waited another five days and texted again, no response. I called the number for the company today and got a voice mail "that we are probably out on the river". I have not received a refund. These are not reliable people to do business with.

We had a great tour today with Mark. So informative and fun. Mark is a great guide and…read morephotographer. His media presentation really makes this tour better than any other tour. His tour vehicle is clean and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and take this super fun tour! Highly recommended.

Mark is wonderful! The tour covered so many places and his expertise with information went beyond…read moreexpectations. Please book this tour it is outstanding in every aspect!!

Our second Uniworld cruise will be at the end of May, Provence and Burgundy, with a precruise night…read morein Marseille and a brief Paris extension. Our first Uniworld experience was in 2018, and there simply are not enough stars to rate this wonderful experience. From the moment we paid for our cruise package (DanubeCruise) until we arrived at the Munich airport for our flight home, everything was about as close to perfect as humanly possible. We needed to do nothing except pack, and get ourselves to our home airport, and Uniworld sent us all kinds of booklets ranging from what to expect on a Uniworld cruise, information about our destinations, everything we needed to know. and the cruise, tours, food ....everything was far above the 5 stars permitted. My how things have changed. Someone else here already mentioned the inability to reach an actual human being to whom one could pose questions or concerns. The entire booking process which had been so perfect in the past, is, as the previous traveler said, a total disaster. In our case, they double billed our credit card, causing us to exceed the credit limit on that card....for the first time in 50 years! We actually received notice from two of the major 3 credit bureaus that our credit rating had dropped dramatically....over 75 points! And it took Uniworld and their accountants and bank over two weeks to correct the double billing, and the credit bureaus tell us that it will take a minimum of 30 days to restore our rating. And we have not even received an actual apology from Uniworld....only, "we are happy to hear that the double billing was removed." No mention of any upgrade or complimentary tour to try to make up for the three weeks of hell they just put us through. So, while I hope the actual cruise and touring experience are on par with our wonderful trip on the Maria Theresa in 2018, we are already very disappointed. Yes, Covid has wreaked havoc with a lot of businesses throughout the world, but Uniworld's business is to make people happy, not subject them to anxiety.

The ship's customer care is more important about their functionality than customer service.read more

During the pandemic I started to dig deeper and explore more San Fernando valley area where I live…read more Did you know that Tarzana was part of a ranch owned by author Edgar Rice Burroughs and named after its famous character Tarzan? A bit of Valley history here! When I found out about Tarzana Safari Walk I got excited. Unfortunately it's nothing exotic about the area. It's part of Ventura Blvd. with generic stores on it and chain coffee shop. Sometimes they might do a small street fair (maybe that was years ago). Now it's just a regular block in the Valley. No exotic walks or hikes. Just yiur regular urban jungle!

Today my kids and I enjoyed the annual Safari Walk/Sidewalk Fair in Tarzana. Many activities take…read moreplace while you dine and shop along Ventura Blvd at Yolanda Ave. Activities included: face painting, balloon twisting/animals, music, drum & dance performance, martial arts performance, lectures on Tarzana history & more! Face painting & balloons: it was super hot today so my son opted for having something painted on his arm other than his face and sweating it all off and looking crazy. He wanted a skull and the lady did a great job. She was very fast and you can tell she's been doing this for a while! My daughter got a flower on her leg and it was very pretty and done in literally 15 seconds. She also got a flower balloon bracelet that was really cool. Thanks to the 2 wonderful ladies working the booth :) Performances: Sensei Ash Martial arts performed and the kids showed off their martial arts skills. (I wish I took pictures) I noticed it was a mixture of all levels: green belt, orange, blue etc. I was super impressed and my 9 year old now wants to sign up and join. You can tell those kids carry great discipline and confidence as they were doing high kicks and karate chops as well as cool ninja rolling/tumbling on the mat. African Drum & Dancing: this was really fun! I love how they included and interacted with the crowd and taught us the meaning of their dance moves and some of us had the guts to get in front of everyone and dance along. We even learned the words to their chant but I can't remember anymore. They also let kids come up and play drums and other instruments. Pretty awesome :) Live animals: this was scheduled for 2:30pm so we arrived in front of Chase bank where it was taking place but had to wait a while because they were running late. Now when I heard "live animals" for some reason I thought elephants, lions, tigers and bears lol. My kids were pretty disappointed when the "animal show" showed up in storage bins. Reptiles and some birds I believe. After my son pet a snake we left. Oh well. Even though it was just super hot out today that didn't matter. You can see the families enjoying themselves and the kids were happy and having a great time. Looking forward to next year.

I'm from LA but haven't lived here in a long time. We came ti Santa Monica for my birthday week and…read moredecided to take one of these Hollywood Tours. Our driver Titus was the best. He took us on an u conventional route, which was nice. He was very informative and funny. I'm glad we spent the morning together and got back at a reasonable hour, in time for a late lunch. Everything went well, and I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially those who watch lots of movies. You will be pleasantly surprised! We stayed in Santa Monica so this tour was very convenient for us. Thanks Titus!

We did the 5 hour tour. It was a great way to see different parts of LA. We especially enjoyed…read moreSanta Monica Pier. The "farmer's market" was kind of a let down. It's basically a commercial food hall. I would have preferred to spend time in the LaBrea area rather than the food hall. Overall we enjoyed the tour. I'm glad we did it. I wish we would have done it the first day so we could have went back to parts of the city we enjoyed/saw on the tour that looked interesting.

We had a great time with David. He was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Thank you for making our trip memorable.

We have never done a similar tour but as our friends from AZ were looking for a true Hollywood…read moreexperience, we chose this company for the good ratings and also a great Groupon deal.... we met at the location a bit early and were able to use the restroom before leaving for our tour. Our tour guide Dave was awesome - engaging, informative and also inquisitive as we were all an active part of the tour. What more to add? Yes, book the last tour of the day as the tour guide may not feel as stressed to get back to the Hollywood Blvd location on time and you may see some of the local celebrities, either driving their vehicles or briefly walking outside. Great company and ditto experience.

This is probably the most unique place I've ever visited in Southern California. Three of our…read moredocents were actual workers on the castle, so we got an inside view of its origins. I'll never forget the experience and highly recommend that you make it a priority to visit. When a person has a vision and spends 25 years fulfilling it with hundreds of friends and neighbors, you have a masterpiece! Go as soon as you can!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

On Sunday, June 21th, for Father's Day, my whole family went back to Graystone Mansion & Gardens…read more We decided to visit again because the fresh air and all the beautiful trees make it a wonderful place for my parents to take a walk and enjoy some light exercise. We thought it would be great for their health. The scenery is beautiful, the atmosphere is peaceful, the air is fresh, and parking is free, which makes this place even better. One more thing made this visit extra special. The last time we were here, I was disappointed because I couldn't find the pathway lined with tall trees on both sides. This time, I happened to run into a park ranger, and he was incredibly kind and showed me exactly where it was. Thanks to him, I finally found the spot and was able to take some beautiful photos. The gardens here are absolutely gorgeous, and it's such a wonderful place to relax and go for a walk. I always enjoy coming here.

I finally made it to Greystone Mansion & Gardens and it was worth the wait. It is such a gorgeous…read morelocation to explore. I came on the first Saturday of the month where you can explore the first level of the mansion. It was $10 for non locals. They refer to them as tours, which made me think they were guided but you go at your own pace. Plenty of parking spots and bathrooms were clean.

This place was so amazing great place to get close to ostrich. The own himself gave my family a…read moreprivate tour it was so informative and all the details he gave us have me so amazed. The location it self it's beautiful near mountains. They also have restrooms and playground for kids. They also have little shop they sell ostrich eggs which are huge and they even have home made honey. Amazing place would definitely be going back!!

Quail Run Ranch is a unique and one-of-a-kind ostrich farm that is basically out in the middle of…read morenowhere. You might not realize how huge and dangerous some of these birds really are, but they average about 9 feet to 12 feet tall and from 250 to 350 pounds. And, they can be quite deadly. During the mating season, the males will instantly try to attack you if you get close. They've got about 6 to 10 different ostriches in separate fenced off areas. If you pay a few dollars for a tour, they will walk you down and show you the different ostriches they have, as well as provide some pretty interesting ostrich facts. Their feet are crazy as they are the only two toed bird on earth. Looking at them it is easy to see how they are related to dinosaurs because it looks just like a dinosaur foot. You can also buy ostrich eggs if they have them available, which are equal to about 24 to 36 eggs. The flavor and consistency is actually pretty good as well and very similar to chicken eggs. They also sell honey and a bunch of other things. Also, in certain times of year, you can go and see the baby ostrich chicks that they raise. If you're feeling adventurous, this is definitely worth a trip, especially if you have kids. This has become a fun stop we started making on our annual visit to the California Poppy Preserve in Antelope Valley. I would call ahead and see what's going on with tours and everything else. Five stars.