Checking out this newer venue for a concert. Started off with parking in the large structure…read moreacross the street that was pretty easy to get in/out of. The rate was $70 per car. The lot had a walkway over the street to the venue enterance. As we were walking over the bridge, we had a nice full view of the dome all lit up. It's a nice looking venue. The outside is beautiful and the inside is equally well designed. We were there for a concert, sitting in the top section. For a large stadium venue, the acoustics were great! I also really liked the lights on the seat arm rests that lit up and changed colors with the music. As great as the concert was, the venue logistics were a mess. There were multiple lines to get inside, yet no line was marked and they all blended together. After standing in a line for over 25 minutes, an employee came by making us get in a single file line. Of course, my toes were getting stepped on as people were squeezing in. Then we get to the front of the line to be notified it was the intuit clearance line which you use the app for. None of us had the app, so we had to move to another line where we could enter by scanning our tickets. Another 15+ plus mins in line 2. No one directing us, no signs, no ropes to mark different lines, but yet tons of employees standing around talking. Once inside, we were hoping to get food, but it was so complicated. Apps needed, you can only enter turn styles once food was paid for to pick up order. So, we took the easy way out and just spent way to much money on drinks, water and super salty popcorn since we could order at the counter. Nice venue, but everything else felt complicated. I would like to attend a sporting event here, but won't be in a huge rush to return. Plan extra time for all the confusion.

What an interesting venue. They're clearly trying to be super high-tech, but making you download a…read morededicated app, set up an Identity Pass, and jump through multiple digital hoops just to get in early is a bit annoying. This will also allow you to get food, and automatically charges you when you scan your card, but it's very overpriced and disappointing.... we had overcooked chicken tenders and mediocre pizza. Definitely eat outside of the venue. As for inside the venue, there was a rope hanging directly in our line of sight that completely hindered the view. To make matters worse, while waiting for the show to start, a relentless spotlight kept moving back and forth, literally blinding us in our seats. Connected garage parking was $68. Definitely try to book your parking pass in advance to see if you can snag a better rate.

First off I came on a Tuesday, so parking was great. There was no side events going on to disrupt…read moremy time or make my arrival time late. I'd never come here on a weekend. I could only imagine how it is during peak periods. Food was good as expected. Pricing was high. Ordered 3 pretzel strips the size of an Iphone Pro Max at $18 with cheese sauce at $3 extra. Also, ordered regular fries. Total was $38. Complimentary water to drink. I did notice a water refill station on 2nd level so this begs the question, can we bring an empty water bottle? My seats for the "It" experience were perfect. However, my neck felt a tad stiff after 2 hours. While seats are comfortable. I wish they reclined for better comfort. For viewing and feeling immersed in movie, these seats are perfect. Seats 9 & 10 would put you smack in middle. I'd aim for those, but this arrangement was perfect and right next to middle. My partner and I sat in: Section: Dome Sub Sec: Left Level: 2 Row: B Booth: 2D Seats: 7 & 8 At first it was hard to not compare it to the Sphere which I've gone and saw Wizard of Oz but quickly learned this is anything like the Sphere in Vegas and possibly better, honestly. I will be back.

I think sports would probably be great here, because the preview before the movie we saw looked…read moreincredible. But, man... watching a movie here was awful. The extra space around the screen adds little to nothing most of the time, and the rectangle where the movie is... way too small. You come here expecting to be dazzled visually, but you leave just feeling... meh.

Been here only twice thus far…read more First time was many years back with one of my fam and treating a bday of a young 20s aged self made rich tenant. After throwing a surprise bday party for her at my own first luxury restaurant with many beautiful surprise bday balloons I handpicked myself lol. Dropped over here and watched Frozen the movie she chose because we are reality very pretty vocalist/singers ourselves. Bday gal wanted to sit in the middle closer to the screen as she forgot her glasses but I wanted to sit further up as I don't like anyone sitting behind me. I'm a proud member of the luxury back row club lmao. I munched on candies and ice cream in my pricey vintage sequined blazer with my black hair up in a curled bun. Fashionista over here. Second time was recently to solo watch my reality fav couple in their superhero new movie. Half way through the movie, I had to jet out to my only most fav person in the world in our fav home city in the world. This theater is on the pricier side GEESH at nearly $20 per ticket, but it easily ranks as one of the most luxurious options in the South Bay--especially if you're used to high-end spots like Regal Promenade in Rolling Hills and Regal LA Live in DTLA. I used to go to Regal dtla a lot when I used to solo pampered to the max lol live in a luxury high rise in dtla. The reclining chairs are an absolute must-have for comfort, and the diligent, teen smiling faces of friendly customer service to me from when I entered to the solo ticket purchasing at the food counter, to the attentive customer service of teen customers sneaking in to watch movies with their friends in which I would've helped pay for but rather their own parents pay for them better, really elevates the whole experience. ** This whole theater can be more beach fancier. It's just not fancy luxury enough. They really need to do a make over with their interior design a lot better to fit their already very pricey ticket prices, name, and rich city location. They can sure use my expertise with the way fancier interior designs.**

Seats reclined and room overall clean I did not try the food…read more Parking was difficult to find nearby

Seems it's seldom open. Tried to visit several times and it's always closed. I have nothing more to…read moreadd but yelp requires to have a minimum number of characters in my review. No idea why!!

The docents have a great wealth of knowledge. It's worth it for a quick look around.read more

Love Gardena Cinema. It is an old timey, old school movie theatre that harks back to at least the…read moreearly 1960's. Coming here reminds me of going to the old Sands Theatre in 1963 on Brand Boulevard in Glendale for a matinée where you could see a double feature for a quarter/$.25. It's great that it's family run rarity so that the lobby is personalized to the point the coin phone space memorializes a Korean lady who passed away. The snack concession is fully stocked with popcorn and drinks as well as nostalgic candies like Milk Duds! Convenient parking lot just next door. Single giant screen of old with vintage seats that flaps down. Don't expect the seats to recline, rock, vibrate, etc. The sound system is good without almost blasting you out of your seat as some newer movie theaters do to prove they have the latest sound system. Owner is congenial, bit modest with a kind smile. If I lived in the South Bay, I would come more often. Also, I respect Gardena Theatre for accepting diversity which is so appropriate in our multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-everything state. I bought a ticket for Drag Show and accompanying movie Hair Spray for LGBT Pride Month for June. They mentioned, "Please bring lots of $1 bills for tips!" Unfortunately, plans changed so I couldn't attend. However, not regretting it since money went to a Cinema house that brings back nostalgic memories. On another day, 5th Element on the giant screen was dramatic and awesome! 5 stars for old school vibes

Old school movie theater- not a chain and staffed by volunteers. Given that, here's what to expect…read more The lobby is small and not a/c'd. But they have a snack bar with dogs and popcorn etc Parking in a dodgy looking parking lot adjacent to the theatre Went to see a cult movie , bought the tickets in advance and in a strange twist you still have to wait in line at the box office to get your ticket. Oh, they email you a QR code BUT it doesn't work. They also email a bar code, this works and they give you a ticket to enter Weird but I get that this is a small chain and maybe don't have the software for qr... just roll with it Inside is spacious, clean and what theaters were in the old days with their seating. It's retro, it's cool. The prints are good the projections are absolutely fine This is what movie theaters were before "stadium seating" and fully reclining seats - go experience it They feature smaller niche movies and have q/and afterwards.

Finally got to see the movie The Odyssey today, so excited that I finally found a non sold out day…read moreto view this movie. Arrived at the theater on time at 6:15pm, my lady and I ordered our popcorn, a pizza and 2 soft drinks. Around 6:20 the so called previews were to begin and all we saw was a black screen with pure sound only. The previews sound stopped, the light came back on, shortly after got our food order, great. 6:45pm came and the movie finally started with no previews, no opening credits, pretty sure we missed the first 10-15 minutes of the movie. I started to become very disappointed of how my experience started but I couldn't let that ruin our date night. The movie was overall amazing, didn't disappoint as much as the theater experience did. On top of all that, this brand new theater in Inglewood that just opened in 2021 has the worst looking armrests on their reclining seats in the IMAX theater number 1. Technical issues should've been announced before hand and the movie should've at least been rewound to the beginning. Tickets are not as affordable as they were and when you're spending $25+ per ticket, all one asks is to at least get what they pay for. Btw, the waitress that attended us was superb, so sorry I don't remember her name.

Was there to watch The Odyssey. Sunday 12:45 screening. Theatre 9…read more The food ordering is done by QR codes on the seats. NOT EVERY SEAT HAS A QR CODE. They are all peeled off. The only person to get food from is the bartender who was dismissive telling people to order from the code. $13.75 for the smallest popcorn with an automatic added gratuity. You can't even order that without the QR code on your chair. People peel and attach the QR codes to random seats so your movie gets constantly interrupted by servers trying to find out who ordered what. Every ten minutes for an hour it's constant talking and servers going down rows trying to fix mistaken food orders. It is advertised as a luxury theatre experience. In reality It's a ghetto sh*t show. The manager is "helping others" and could not be found. And the parking validation machine does not work so that's 10.00 to leave the garage.

Went to swap meet on a Thursday. Fun to look for items buy. Plan on going back to buy some Labubu…read moreclothes! My friend bought two lovey paintings -- 2 for $40. At a time when everything is so expensive going to the swap meet is a welcome comfort!

We went for vintage days and it was a big disappointment . There was one booth that had vintage…read moreitems. The rest of the swap meet was Bath and body items which was very well organized and they had a massive amounts and quite a bit of children's items and clothes some clothes not the best quality but just really good selection and kids grow out of things so fast they had some like little boutique booths, which the quality didn't seem great, but the prices were higher than I definitely expected, but the rest of the Swapmeet was like a big chunk sale plastic bags on the ground or on tables with just piles of stuff thrown all over them or random tchotchkes thrown on the ground and you had to pick through everything. It is big but unfortunately it was definitely not vintage days. We went on the day that they was designated for vintage days specifically because we weren't really looking for just junk or stuff . We won't be back anytime soon . We got an ice cream cone and one scoop was like eight dollars. They do have some fruit and vegetables, but they were pretty ripe and some of the items canned goods look like things they got left over from maybe a food bank or items they took from a food bank that they didn't use just a lot of stuff that seemed like it had been collected from free stuff left over from a yard sale or I don't even know it was not what I expected. It was my first time I've been wanting to go for years. My sister-in-law hadn't been since she was younger, and my husband hadn't been since he was younger. He said he remembered his mom taking him all the time.

One of our favorite parks for a family day out! The playground is great for kids safe, clean, and…read morewith plenty of space to run around. There's a nice lake, open grassy areas, and shaded spots which make it perfect for relaxing or having a picnic. My toddler always has a great time here. Such a peaceful and well-maintained park definitely a go-to for us!

Polliwog is the largest park in all of the South Bay and a great park for a walk. They've got a…read morelarge pond - watch out for all the Canadian geese and watch your step for um some nature droppings. They have several playgrounds, picnic areas and gazebos. Note - Manhattan Beach is pretty strict with large parties at the park- so you will need to reserve if you're hosting a party. Overall it's a fun park that's a perfect spot for picnics, nature sight seeing and chill days.

They don't train the coaches and kids big and little are mixed together, recommend them if no…read moreoptions around