We love everything Ninja Warrior, so as soon as my 9 yo son saw the warped-wall, he wanted to join…read more We attended a 90 minute fundraiser (only $20) for his elementary school and he had the best time. Made it up the smaller wall and we signed up for Flips & Tricks classes. The staff is THE BEST. My son has difficulty making/keeping friends and "doesn't like to talk to grownups", but he loves the staff here. As a middle-aged mom, I would call the coaches themselves "kods" because they are at least half my age, but they are AMAZING with my son. He "got hurt" his first class and yelled/cried, but the coaches let him have his feelings, got him ice, and taught him how to avoid that situation in the future. After only 2 official classes and 2 longer events, my son has more confidence and says that he "loves the coaches". Hopefully he will make some friends his own age soon too because they have the same love of literally jumping off walls. Photo from the Halloween event which was epic because I saw a ninja turtle and a pickle climbing the wall when I dropped my Little Dude off.

I held my son's 10th bday party here. Most parents like myself had never been here…read more Coach Parker did a fantastic job showing the kids what to do and how to swing and jump. He created fun obstacle courses. Encouraged the kids to give their best effort and cheer each other on. I could not of a more perfect place to host a bday party. I think I heard a story about this place on marketplace in NPR. A mommy friend at work recommended it. I don't post photos of kids online anymore but the place is bright and clean. Sometimes it is worth spending a bit more because of the memories we make. This is one of those places.

A super cute, small playplace…read more We were lucky to be the only ones there so my kids went nuts in the place. Would be really cute to rent out for a toddler birthday party. Need to get better at names and introductions but the woman who helped us was very, very nice! Great for a rainy or too hot day!

Fantastic from Beginning to End!!!…read more I Googled indoor party venues near me and this location came up and had great reviews and now I know why! Kelsie and her crew (Sophia, Rebecca & Mattie) did a phenomenal job for my granddaughter's 1st birthday party. Kelsie herself was a complete blessing!!! She is an amazing & very thorough party planner. From the first phone call inquiry, answering all my questions and kept me in the loop for anything else via email or phone call until the party date. When you read, with the VIP package all you need to do is show up with your child, that's literally all you have to do! The food and beverages were excellent choices. Everyone from children to adults enjoyed themselves! Thank you again Kelsie & crew for a wonderful, stress free celebration! We'll see you again in February for my other granddaughter's 4th birthday!

There's yummy food, drinks, coffee, seltzers, a place for adults to sit and work on a laptop or…read morejust chill out while still being able to visually see the kids play. A little pricey but honestly, worth it. Good for all ages but 1+ year old is best.

Looma Space is a fun, clean indoor playground that's perfect for young kids. The space is bright…read moreand clean, with a colorful ball pit that little ones love. The café was a pleasant surprise too -- the food is overall pretty good (such as the chicken pesto panini, chicken nuggets, sweet potato fries). It's a great spot to spend two hours to let your little one burn off some energy.

This spot is tucked behind the park and was difficult to find in the beginning. It's a small…read moresection that only one would find if they wander around the large parking lot. It's super cute and probably an activity that parents and their small children would enjoy. For some adults, maybe it could be a cute activity to remind them of their childhood. It's a slow ride around. Think Disneyland but much shorter. Great for locals if they are already in the area. Not always open, so check ahead of time. The best part, the ride is free!

My grandson loved this place. I've lived in the Southbay all my life and just recently learned of…read morethis place. I've passed it many times but never really knew what it was until I became a grandmother.. He loved riding the train.. Thank you to all the dedicated volunteers who run the place 2 times a month !!!

I love this aquarium and excited for the renovations to be done on April 11…read more We went a few times already and mainly to see the whale figures outside. We also got to check out the gift shop for the first time and they had so many toys, Knick knacks, puzzles, and other games for kids and families. I gave in and let my kid choose a toy which he had plenty of but because they were different poses I allowed one. The touch tank is still available and they host them at specific times. They also have their two smaller exhibits open which is still fun to explore. We also saw other shows they have such as puppet shows and movies! Depending on the day, they might show different things. They also have their staff come out to present hatchlings of grunions and other sea life presentations. Very cool place, free admission, parking is only $1/hour, and they appreciate any amount of donations you can help with!

I adore this aquarium. It heavily featured in my childhood and now I'm bringing my own child here…read more The main exhibit hall is currently under renovation and is set to open in April 2026, but there's still plenty to see and do. The exploration center (which has puzzles and books for the little ones to enjoy) and the nursery are still open (you can still see jellyfish, shrimps/prawns, abalone among other things, we even got to see a jellyfish feeding while we were there!). We plan to come back when the exhibit hall reopens and I hope they still have the Tidepool Touch Tank in the back I loved so much as a child. There's also other free activities for the kids to enjoy like the puppet show and the shark touch tank (super cool), and my son got to touch a shark! This is such a cute and humble little aquarium. It's free admission, but they greatly appreciate donations. Much has stayed the same and much has also changed since I was here as a child. You do have to pay for parking, $1 per hour which is really reasonable. There's a nice quiet beach to enjoy out front. There's a small Offset Coffee bar attached to the aquarium now as well. And there's a little gift shop with lots of educational toys and books. In a world where more and more kids (and adults) doom scroll and become addicted to social media, I really appreciate places like this that are free and still available to the public. It's really impressive how much they still offer and how many cool things you can see and still learn about despite the lack of admission fees. I will keep happily supporting them and we definitely need to preserve and have more spaces like this, as they are becoming more and more rare in the digital age. It's nice to make the trek out here, get off our screens and touch some grass (or sharks rather!). And maybe I'm biased, but I love this place more than the Long Beach Aquarium! (Monterey Bay aquarium is probably truly the best aquarium in California though!) Will definitely come back again and again.

SLIPPERY WHEN WET!!…read more BACKGROUND: The Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve features two beaches (Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove), tide pools, beautiful bluff-top viewing areas, and dramatic crisscrossing trails. The 64-acre Reserve contains a State Ecological Preserve with important natural marine resources and the bottom of the Portuguese Bend landslide area. Two promontories, Portuguese and Inspiration points, frame Sacred Cove with its sea caves, black sand, and rare plants. ESSENTIALS: At least 2 liters of water (depends on distance and temp) Know your limits Comfy hiking shoes with good lugs Layered Clothing High protein food/snacks Electrolytes Camera Hat (optional) Sunscreen Trek poles (optional) ROUTE: I have visited Smugglers Cove, aka Sea Caves several times over the years, always at low tide and have chosen different routes. There's a nice five mile path that goes from the Forrestal Nature Preserve and involves both dirty dusty trails and street walking. Or if you're not into longish distances, limited complimentary parking is available above and next to the caves. The trail to the caves is a dirt and relatively steep trek so good lug sole shoes are a must, just as the rocks are slippery and are best walking on with a good pair of shoes. Therefore, if you want to avoid unexpectedly sitting on a rock, leave your vans and chucks at home. The tide pools are amazing, filled with sea urchins, starfish, and small fishes. The colors of these magnificent creatures are breathtaking and the waves crashing on the plates and through the caves is amazing. If you're lucky, there will be some seals hanging out on the buoy near the tide pools. If you stick around long enough, the sunset is spectacular. The most important thing to remember is to check the times of low-tide, otherwise you will not be able to enjoy the tide pools. At high-tide, the water level rises the waves crash over the tide pools, making it impossible to make a safe venture. And be careful, the rocks are slippery when wet. DISCLAIMER: Hiking is not something that can be taken lightly. It can be life-threatening as you see and hear on the news, people die or get lost all time. Please, if you are going to hike, never go alone and prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Remember when going for a hike, no matter how short you think it may be, always be prepared. Carry at least two liters of water for every five miles (more if the weather is warm), protein bar, nuts, and electrolytes. Wear sturdy lug sole shoes and protective clothing. Some areas the weather can change quicker than a fireman can put on his gear. It is also very important, always always always let a family member or friend know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Lastly, have fun when you hike it up.

Nice day hiking with group (8/2016) to nearby hills and down to the beach and ending at the…read moreSmugglers Cove for lunch while watching people having fun diving into the water.

Hosted my kids 4th birthday party here. They and their friends had a super great time. I appreciate…read morehow on top of everything the party host was. She literally unpacked and setup everything and then packed away everything when we were done. I would highly recommend Dig It. It's work mentioning we did catering from Piccini nearby which worked very well--it's surprisingly hard to get catering at 1030 am!

Dig It in Torrance is an awesome, affordable spot to take kids for an hour or two. The place is…read morereally clean, and there's a lot of open space for kids to run around plus some fun interactive activities (construction-themed play, machines, hands-on stuff). It's not huge and there isn't a ton to do for a long stretch, but it's perfect if you want something easy that keeps them busy without spending all day. You can pay for 1 or 2 hours, and they also have another room that looks like it's used for birthday parties. There's a toddler area too (great for little ones around 3 and under), and seating for adults. They don't serve food, but there's a vending machine with decent kid options, and it's right next to the mall so you can shop after or grab food nearby. We'd definitely go again.

Came for a birthday party and we had a blast. The highlight for my son was the hay ride.read more

My daughter had her 8th birthday party here and it was amazing! The staff were super accommodating…read moreand friendly. The kids loved the experience and the parents enjoyed themselves as well. Such a fun time and experience for everyone!

Cool place for kids to play around with remote controlled gadgets and gizmos and learn the basics…read moreof circuits and design fundamentals. We came here for a birthday party. Not a huge place, but they do have a nice area for the festivities and for small group activities. Our activity was to build a simple robot. Kids got a chance to take apart a motor and wire to the appropriate power source. They also worked with small parts and screwdrivers. Overall a fun experience for our 6 yo. It looks like they also have classes and competitions for the older kids. We had a great introduction into this robotics world and we'll be looking in to classes and other educational offerings here.

Suuuuper disorganized. Didn't even check my child out for pick up (didn't ask my name or any…read moresecurity measures). The "leaders" seemed more like distracted high schoolers. And they had no AC. Definitely not a redo for us.

This place is amazing for kids parties! We got invited to a friend's 4th birthday party, Sonic…read morethemed! My kids had so much, they didn't want to leave. I really appreciate Sheila's help coordinating and planning the party. Everything went smoothly. She was very helpful with the flow and made announcements. This helped the guests stay with the program. There was also a bracelet station for kids to enjoy. That was a fun bit. The decorations were beautiful! All the kids loved it. I'll definitely keep this place in mind when it's time to plan our kids' birthdays again! The place is on the smaller side so I'd recommend it for a party of 50-60 guests. I do like the size of the play area being a bit small so the kids are easier to spot. ZoomiZoomi is located on the second floor, right by Dick's Sporting Goods.

Got invited to my nephews 4th birthday at ZoomiZoomi playground. This establishment was located…read moreinside the Del Amo Mall. No matter how hard you try to Google map this location, the exact location won't show. The Google map will just show you that it is somewhere in the mall. Keep in mind that Del Amo Mall is a huge mall. We learned the hardware by parking 1/4 mile away. The way we found out is we had to look at a touch map inside the mall. It was quite confusing because the legend is not stationary, it rotates 180 degrees from your location. Always remember it is by Dicks Sporting Goods, nothing else. This place is hidden on the 2nd floor. It looks like a store. Deceiving looks from the outside. Arrived at this location which we were greeted for checkin under the birthday boys name. You must take off your shoes to enter, so make sure you have clean socks on. The other way is to wear some plastic booties, but it is frowned upon. That option is usually used as a last resort, like not wearing socks. The party was private, you can only have 1 party at a time. You self cater your food and drinks to the gathering. You can even bring a cooler with alcoholic beverages! Which is a plus for grown adults. Social and gathering with adult beverages males the conversation sweeter. This place is not like a chuckie cheese, it is more intimate with a core family since it is private. Its small so it may seem tight to move around. Place accommodates a jungle playground with plastic balls. Enough for the little ones to be entertained. There is one host that works there to assist with the games, food and photography (someones cellphone). That worker is very helpful. The other host works at the front counter for admission. Also you can even hire a character to visit and play games. Surprise appearance by Sonic! Woot woot! Overall, it is small and private. Good enough for 50 people. I will throw a small gathering here on a rainy day, cold or Superhot day only. There is nothing a public park cant provide that zoomi offers. Especially on a warm comfortable day. :) Lots of parking at the mall. Friendly helpful workers (only 2 of them). The 2 negative things is that stood out is removal of shoes and 1 restroom to use. Overall this place will get the job done to celebrate an ntimate birthday party. Fun fun ! Package pricing is unknown, I was not the host but assume it was a good deal since 90% of the party resources was purchased outside of the venue. Comfortable, cozy and small.