This review is long overdue! Held my baby shower here in October. I was stuck in the newborn bubble…read moresince I delivered one week after the shower. Katelyn is just an angel to work with. She is everything and more you expect from a hostess. She is attentive, kind and helpful. She has multiple furniture pieces you can switch out based on your vibe. Lux studio is such a hidden gem. Truly a stunning indoor architecture and it was honestly perfect size and budget for our event. She is also well connected with other vendors and made renting tables and chairs a breeze. Overall super pleased and I recommend this location to other friends all the time. Katelyn made it feel like I was hosting at a family member's house she did not hesitate to help set up which I am so so grateful for.

I absolutely love Lux Studios! I had my baby shower here in July, and I'm sooo very thankful for…read moreKatelyn.. She helped me with every little question I had even down to the morning of my shower she offered a helping hand to help set up with my family. Her studio is theeee perfect size & aesthetic of what I was going for.. her attention to detail is everything. She's very professional and attentive! Working with her was a breeze and it made my baby shower so much easier. I'm definitely keeping her studio in mind for any future events that I will be having!

Beautiful venue. Very organized and amazing service. All my guest were happy with the service and…read morewouldn't stop saying how beautiful everything was. 100% recommend.

Location was convenient and decor was beautiful. Very spacious for the amount of people. HOWEVER,…read morethe BIGGEST complaint was the A/C! I attended a wedding reception on Saturday, August 8,2026. EVERYONE was complaining about how hot it was inside. This is in August and weather was 106 degrees outside- hot and humid. We heard "only half the A/C was working. Main point is to make sure your guests are comfortable. Why not have a back up plan in case something like this happens?? Could have gone to Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Walmart to buy portable fans for the room. The hosts even provided guests with hand-held fans, but they also ran out! It was very uncomfortable inside that people did not want to dance and even left the event early because it was simply too hot. Sorry, but there should be no excuse for that kind of problem... that was my reason for the poor review. I have attended many indoor venues where the A/C was not problem. We spoke with the hosts to make sure they are given a discount for the amount they paid for the venue. By the end of the night, suddenly the A/C started working ok. I sure hope this becomes a learning lesson and does not happen to anyone again.

We were looking for a venue that felt natural and classic and the Garner House was just that. The…read morehistoric nature of the house added an extra nostalgic route 66 charm to our wedding that made it feel feel like home. The intimate size of the property worked perfectly for our smaller wedding and being able to add certain rental spaces helped us tailor the property to fit our needs. Shelly and all of the staff at the Garner House were all so incredibly kind and helpful through the process. They have great teamwork which really reflects in how smooth of a process this ended up being. In the chaos of wedding planning, this was one of the easier parts. We absolutely recommend picking the Garner House as a place to celebrate your forever!

Claremont heritage does a Claremont home tour every October. I took my BF, who was over the moon…read morewith the mid century modern homes. It's 50$ per person and we got to see 7 homes from 10am-4pm. I was thinking about going to a home tour in palm springs, but the prices were sky high We can't wait to go again next year!

Our cousin was having her wedding reception here and boy was I impressed! The facility was clean…read moreand big! Food was great, bathrooms were clean and service (except one woman) was great! Highly recommend for an event!

Our friend had her retirement party here. The event was great. Everything was well suited. The…read morespace was ample. There was room for a dance floor. The bar area was well kept. Great space to have an event. Since I didn't plan the event I can't say anything about cost, but it was well suited for the event.

I want to start by saying that this place was beautiful I couldn't be more pleased with the service…read morethat was provided for my husband and I staff was great! Amanda was incredible I want to make it known that she was by our side every step of the way. she is amazing and takes her job seriously not only was she professional on everything she did for us but she took it upon herself to make sure everything was running smoothly the day of our wedding. I hope her hardwork is recognized and is compensated! Thank you Amanda for making our day extra special may God pour his blessings over you each and every way!- Felix and Tania.

Literally a hidden gem. I have lived near this venue for a decade and didn't know it was here! My…read moresister found it when we were desperate to find a location for a Celebration of Life service for my son. Hidden Oaks was perfect! We had a short time frame, a tight budgets (his death was a surprise, which makes for a surprise budget as well), and a whole lot of unknowns -- like how many guests there would be. That's rough event planning. Sheryl and our coordinator Lyndsay were incredibly flexible, kind, and understanding. I will always be grateful to them for this. We paid for the additional assistance of two staffers -- Helping Hands, for $20 per hour. Well-worth it, and they were lovely. Highly recommend. Lyndsay was an absolute SAINT putting up with all our question marks on this day. She was calm, professional, and had everything under control. Since I was crying half the time, I was very thankful for her presence. Our guests were blown away with how beautiful the venue was. Most guests were local and they were as surprised as we were! So here's what you need to know about this venue: --it is gorgeous, shady, clean and just lovely. Perfect for a smallish event of about 100-200, IMO. --it is disabled accessible, although it is a historical property. --you cannot hear the freeway at all once you are inside the venue --pricing is VERY reasonable and you won't have a catering minimum. --it has Padua Hills vibes, but the catering minimum there is $10K and you have to use their caterer -- no thank you. --big money saver: they have tables, chairs, umbrellas, and they set up of all that. You only need to rent linens. --There is a kitchen, but it is not really for cooking. More for staging and refilling. It has a commercial fridge and a freezer, so we kept ice and extra cheese and desserts to refill. The caterers used it, but we didn't cook there. --it has both indoor and outdoor spaces, which makes it great for rain plans. --there is no alcohol, no smoking of any kind, and music needs to be the Disney version. It is owned by a Christian church, so values need to align there. They mean these things. Respect this. For us, this was no problem, since we needed a sober venue for the respect of some of our guests. We simply printed a disclaimer on our invitations. --you probably need extra signage at the entrance because it is easy to miss. You need to allow time for people to get in if you have a lot of guests. --Cheryl was organized -- we had a pre-meeting where she gave us a tour and a folder of all the details (table sizes, rules, helpful vendor contacts, etc) In our case, we welcomed guests on the north side of the building, had an espresso bar on the west patio, then directed guests to the back yard where the gazebo is. We held the "ceremony" part of the event by the gazebo, but we didn't really decorate at all (we didn't want it to feel like a wedding). Then we invited guests into the house and to the north side of the property, where one would normally have a reception for snacks and socializing. There are lots of little rooms and places where groups of guests can socialize within the house. For us, that worked because groups of my son's friends could reminisce together in their own social groups. We had no real need for flowers, because the facility was beautiful by itself. I hope this venue helps!

Love this place, we dine here multiple times a week, lunch and dinner. Best vodka tonics around…read more All the servers are top shelf. They just added some new things to the menu. The surf and turf wrap is great and no one around has anything like it. Shrimp, steak, avocado, and cheese. Pastrami is good especially on marbled rye. Love the salmon dinner with succotash, the steak is good too. Have not tried the spaghetti, but I hear good things. The veggie omelette is another favorite, we add ham. Soups are all good. The chicken tortilla is so packed with stuff that you may only need that and a couple drinks. Happy hoiur 2-6 Tuesday-Thursday Monday 2-close. TVs to watch your favorite game NFL specials and dodger specials. Full bar.

Food: 5/5｜Service: 5/5｜Atmosphere: 5/5…read more I was genuinely surprised that a golf course café could deliver food at this level. We ordered the steak nachos, and they were seriously impressive -- generously loaded with tender, well-seasoned beef, creamy sauce, fresh pico de gallo, avocado slices, and pickled onions. The acidity from the pico and onions nicely balanced the richness of the cheese and chips, so it never felt too heavy. Plenty of meat in every bite. The setting overlooking the green is relaxed and scenic, and the staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Happy hour makes it an even better deal with a couple dollars off. Definitely worth a stop, even if you're not golfing.

California Botanic Garden was absolutely beautiful! I loved exploring the different trails…read morethroughout the garden. There was so much nature and wildlife to enjoy along the way. We got to see bunnies, rabbits, turtles, and so many different types of birds. It was such a peaceful and beautiful experience being surrounded by nature. Whether you're looking for a relaxing nature walk, want to explore the trails, or enjoy a nice hike, this is a great place to visit. I definitely recommend coming here if you love nature and wildlife!

Claremont, CA This…read morebotanic garden has grown on me. There are so many varieties of California native plants and they do have a nursery that is usually open a few days a week but is closed for Summer and reopening in October, 2026. What I love about this property is the sprawling amount of walkway to take a nice walk. You'll find enough shade along the way but many parts are not shaded. The pathways are decomposed granite, concrete and or asphalt so it's like hiking in nature but without the dirt road or elevation gain. I also really love that it's not crowded here. It's also smack dab in the middle of nature so you will occasionally see wild animal poop on a path, cracks that have not been repaired, but none of that really bothers me. There are plenty of benches along the path and a restroom on one side of the property so plan accordingly. They used to have a nice gift shop here and novelties like hats, t shirts, children's toys, books are now displayed in a small outdoor kiosk near to where you check in. California Botanic Garden is a member of the American Horticultural Network of Gardens (AHS). So if you have an annual membership at one of the participating Gardens associated with AHS Gardens you automatically have access to visit all of the gardens in network, unlimited visits for no additional charge. It is nice being a member at one garden and having access to visit hundreds of gardens. Currently, 380 gardens participate in this Network throughout parts of United States and Territories of U.S.A., Canada, and Cayman Islands. https://ahsgardening.org/ahs-garden-network/ I copy and pasted the exerpt below from AI but it has been a treat to see the blooms and how they change color, specifically Native California Buckwheat which can be seen along many hills and roadsides in California. To observe how the plant changes and matures in different seasons is quite fascinating: "Native California Buckwheat flowers start out white (or pale pink/creamy) and transition through shades of orange, cinnamon, rust, and deep red-brown as they age and dry out into summer and fall. Flower Color Changes Fresh Blooms (Spring): Tiny clusters open up as bright, clean white or pale pink. Aging and Drying (Summer): As the weather heats up and soil dries, the petals shift into rusty orange, copper, and tan. Late Season (Fall/Winter): The spent flower heads mature into deep rust-red and chocolate brown tones across the hillsides." I truly enjoy seeing the change of colors on each visit, they are so bright and vibrant! Look for it, and you will find a lot of beauty in the varied California native plant foliage and blooms on this property. Visiting seasonally gives the best picture. For example, The 1000's of large Matilija poppies which resemble a crinkly giant sunny side up egg just finished peak bloom a few months ago. They will be back!