Pretty fun experience watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with the 'extended screen'…read more Some scenes did make it look unique, but I probably expected something more immersive. Still called it peculiar tho. Service was amazing and foods / beverages were decent too although indeed pricey and you had no option but to purchase them given they didn't allow anything from outside. They did validate parking which was plus point, but come early and spare some time as there are plenty of events around SoFi, Kia Forum, etc so traffic could be bad with multiple road closures. Also bring jacket as it got pretty cold!

Harry Potter + An Immersive Movie?! Accio Better Seats!…read more Our FIRST time experiencing an immersive movie like this, and of course... being the huge Harry Potter fan that I am, I couldn't pass up the opportunity! So what did I do? Asked hubby to call off work with me because apparently Monday morning Harry Potter takes priority. This was totally last-minute, so lesson learned: BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY! I'll explain why... Parking: COSM is conveniently next to Parking Structure 3, where you can get your parking validated for 4 hours, which was honestly a huge plus! Plenty of parking, and the building itself is super open and spacious. It definitely gives me SoFi Stadium vibes when you first walk in. Harry Potter Popcorn -- $18 | TBD/10 Of course they had the themed popcorn buckets representing Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Because apparently regular popcorn just isn't magical enough. Didn't purchase bc I had my eyes on the Enchanted Menu. Seating -- 2/5 Now HERE is where my last-minute booking hurt me. We ended up in Section H, top left corner 3rd floor, and WOW... they really stuffed every possible seat into that section. The seats were literally touching each other! Luckily, there were three empty seats next to us, so we were able to spread out a little and regain some personal space, legs up and all. On top of that, there was quite a bit of bright lighting coming in from the entrance behind our section, which became pretty distracting during the film. So next time? I'm absolutely booking earlier and getting seats right in the middle. I can already tell the experience would be SO much better from there. Enchanted Experience -- $40 | 7/10 This came with: House-Made Shepherd's Pie Bottled Butterbeer (ran OUT and not enough stocked-- was able to replace with an alcoholic drink) Pretzel Wand & Cheese Dip Chocolate Frog Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans The fun part is that each item comes out during the movie to make the experience more interactive. And honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by the Shepherd's Pie! It actually wasn't bad at all. It had bits of beef, a nice layer of mashed potatoes, and just the right amount of seasoning, along with potatoes and carrot filling. And of course, getting food delivered throughout the movie definitely added to the whole immersive experience. Our server Allie was also super kind and friendly, so shoutout to her for making the experience even better! Overall Experience -- 7/10 As a first-time experience, I actually really enjoyed it! The concept is super fun, especially if you're a Harry Potter fan. The immersive effects, food coming out during the movie, themed atmosphere, and giant screen definitely make it feel like more than just sitting in a movie theater. My biggest regret was honestly booking last minute. The seating situation definitely took away from some of the magic, but now I know better! Next time, I'm booking early, sitting smack dab in the middle, and letting myself experience the full COSM magic. Would I come back? Absolutely--if it's a movie worth seeing again! And considering I made hubby call off work for this one... I'd say Harry Potter was definitely worth the PTO. Happy watching!

Awesome theater. So glad they re-opened but seeing how empty it is all the time now I worry it…read morewon't be here for long. Already been then quite a bit and on a few occasions we have the theater to ourselves. We are going tonight to Mandalorian on release weekend and so far we were the only people when we got the ticket a couple of hours ago. Don't think this place lasts another year unfortunately.

Disappointing first and possibly last experience ever…read more I had plenty of options for where to watch Spider-Man, but I chose CinemaWest Beach Cities after seeing their Instagram post advertising a special opening-day giveaway. Unfortunately, when I arrived, not a single employee knew what I was talking about, and it turned out they hadn't even received any of the promotional items for the film. Might not seem like a big deal but damn you played with my emotions--Not even a poster. Big thanks to the employee that went out of his way to confirm. If you're going to promote a giveaway, make sure your staff is informed and the items actually make it to the theater. The theatre room itself was also really warm. They say the first impression is the one people remember and yup this is one that will remember for a while.

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

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.

Great Independent single scree theater!…read more Attended a (sold out) screening with a q&a afterwards and had a great time. I will say, if you are attending a popular screening that will be sold out or close to sold out, and you want to buy concessions, it may be best to get there 45-1 hour before. They only have one register and are a small team, I waited in line for a little more than 30 mins and I arrived 30 mins before the screening. The staff are friendly and great! Seats are comfortable for being standard non-recliners. Im looking forward to coming back!

The Manager Nicole is such a sweet and good person we had issues that we needed help with and she…read moreimmediately made everything right PLUS more. She was such a delight and I will continue to keep coming back to this theatre because of people like her. Im glad there are still good people in the world.

Parking was easy. Took a min to find the direction to the theatre and then there was a long line…read morefor the Michael movie screening. There's a nice looking bar outside. The vibes were cool. Loud music bumping but it wasn't disturbing. Eventually made it inside. It's very spacious. Another bar located inside. A lot of TVs and chairs. A great hangout spot for drinks and to watch some sports. Great service at the bar. Both bartenders were real cool. And the drinks were about average price for a bar with no happy hour. Paid $33 or $34 including $2 tip for a Cinépolis Old Fashioned and Mango Rita. Couldn't take pics of the room cuz they collected our phones before going inside. However, it's big with a lot of comfortable seats. And it was clean. There was popcorn already placed at every seat for the guest. There could've been better communication regarding the reserved seats. Whereas just about every seat had a sign reading "reserved". Parking is free for the first 3 hrs with validation. There are 2 machines available from what I saw. One near the front desk and entering. Then another near the bar. Parking was free for the first 3 hrs.

I remember, vaguely in detail, but clearly in broadness, that I saw an episode of Reading Rainbow…read more In this episode the main character goes to a swap meet and is inspired by a book to view a trip to the swap meet as an opportunity to discover treasure. I did not go with a child's optimism to the Roadium, but I did hope to find oddities to engage my mind, trinkets to admire and imagine about, and in general find something that would be right for me at a bargain price. And the Roadium on a Sunday, provided me the opportunity to find all the previously mentioned items and things, plus it also help me get steps in, in a slow pace, while I absorbed the sun's Vitamin D. I am surprised to say this, like super surprised, but the item that most caught- really arrested- my attention was a picture that centered the country's current sitting president: Trump. In the picture, Trump has his head down, eyes closed, hands and fingers interlocked, and he seems to have a face of meditation, maybe receiving peace and/or knowledge. And behind stand a variety of historical and political powerhouses of the past, like Nixon, Reagan, Washington, Lincoln, and others that I could not recognize to name with confidence. However, all had their eyes closed, and had an aura of tranquility that also carried palpable notes of worry. What struck me the most is that the group, in tense serenity, included men and women of color. It is important to note that I clipped the picture, to give the reader or viewer the opportunity to collect their own thoughts and land their own interpretation. That got heavy. I also clipped a picture of quinceneras. One was dressed in Cinderella blue with a carriage, horse, and carriage handers were in the background, I thought it was A.I. generated but perhaps some people do have quinces like that, in fact I know they do, I used to wacth my Super Sweet Sixteen on MTV. Getting inside the Roadium is hard on a Sunday. But apparently worst on others day because the Roadium has different vendors on different days and each attracts a different type of crowd. For instance, on the firstMonday of the month vendors from the Rose Bowl Flea Market come. Please know that I am recycling information that was provided to me by one of the vendors. Research, please to verify accuracy. However, she also explained that on Mondays, when the Vintage Vendors come, parking becomes nearly imposible to find, even on the street. On this day, it cost 5 dollars, the cashiers only accept cash, The place has trinkets, food, and finds, seriously, it is a cool walk to see, touch, and get lost, if that is something one can do- shop vendors with nothing you want to buy, but still find meaning in the seeing and touching. I had peanuts on this day, but they were special because they were freshly toasted. Like I got a few to try (both extra toasted and not so toasted) and they were still warmed from the machine that toasted them. The touch of a warm shell was enough for me to be impressed but the freshness was key. This vendor explains that sometimes the peanuts in the store are 10 days old, after they were first roasted. Again do research. I saw micro Mexican candy stores with some of the candy that really communicates non-tourist streets of Oaxaca. I also bought three shirts. One was 8, two other ones were three dollars, and I feel like they were honest finds. I took a video of a barbie like doll, not barbie, using a Segway, which I thought was a wink to the modern that made sense yet never seen. I also saw a Spiderman Halloween shirt. And I thought how weird. It was him siting Spidey like, and he was pumpkin orange with bats behind him. It was juvenile because it was Disney product from theri Halloween bash time. So this place does have what was one precious yet never bought. I can see how someone might get something today to use at another day, or simply, be creative and DIY stuff from the stuff they found here.

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.