The Hilbert Museum was such a pleasure. The museum has two small wings filled with CA art. The…read moreentry was free and you can make a donation if you want. There is a free small parking lot so you may get a nice spot if you get there early. This is a great place for kids. They can complete a scavenger hunt and get a small surprise at the end. This allows kids to be engaged while they look at the art to find clues.

The Hilbert Museum of California Art is the best museum in Orange County that you've never heard…read moreof. Even me, walking around recommending the place now, can barely remember its name. But still, since coming here for the first time only a couple of weeks ago I've recommended it multiple times. And now? Multiple + 1. Though you'll be asked, at entry, if you've made reservations, don't be daunted. Reservations are unnecessary and museum admittance is free of charge. Though the Hilbert had been on my radar earlier, I'd forgotten about it until noticing, at the Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts, that several artists had pieces acquired by the Hilbert, spurring me to visit. Housed in two separate buildings connected by a central plaza framed with an astounding Millard Sheets mosaic, the building you enter for check-in has a frequently changing (3 times annually) display. On this visit they featured the California Art Club's 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition. Outstanding in every respect, I couldn't help but notice how many artists were there touring the show and how many of the pieces were already sold. Yes, the works in this particular exhibit were for sale, much of it quite reasonably priced considering the astounding talent on display. The second building features exhibits from the Hilbert's permanent collection and there was nary a dud in this space either. In that this is a museum of California art, the collection includes a lot of Disney-adjacent artists but also, so much more. I particularly enjoyed the way they kept each of these exhibits relatively bite-sized, to enable a broad showing of their remarkable collection. Knowing that the Hilbert is free, excellent, and always mixing things up pretty much guarantees a return visit on every future trip to Southern California. If you like museums and are anywhere nearby this is a museum definitely worth making time for.

I absolutely loved the creators of the gallery. I was sad to find out that they would have to move,…read morebut at that time I was able to purchase a lovely illustration from a Fancy Nancy book series. I ADORE it once Chemers is settled in their new location, I'll be there.

Friendly, non-invasive treatment from staff. Great gift shop for close friends. Reasonable prices.read more

I don't often leave reviews, but the service at Pacific Coast Art is outstanding. I've had several…read moreprints, photos and other custom work done that I'm very happy with. Hector has a terrific eye for detail and the quality of his work keeps me coming back.

Need something framed?? Hector is AMAZING, he's been framing…read morefor more than 30 years. He knows what works and the end result is always breathtaking. Pricing is fair and his ability to frame anything is impressive.

I attended a wedding reception here and it was so beautiful. This is a great venue for these kind…read moreof occasions. The building is nestled in between many local bars and old timey businesses. They had a great area for pictures and to hang out with drinks and appys before dinner. There was a bartender who worked really hard and got plenty of tips! The table settings were beautiful. It was so neat to view the artwork on the walls while in line. The hostess was really sweet too.

Attended the reception for ArtStart which features affordable art perfect for holiday gifting…read more They also feature a silent auction with professional framed photography starting at $100.

Beautiful selection of beads, herbs, and minerals! Very excited to find the SeaWitch all natural…read moreincense sticks available here. The store itself is just stunning inside too. Will be back!

I love visiting Matoska Trading Company in Old Town Orange! Such a hidden gem. This place has such…read morea unique and welcoming vibe. A one stop destination for gifts or to buy yourself something cool. One of the best things about this store is definitely their prices on crystals. They have some of the most reasonable prices I've seen anywhere. I was recently in Sedona where prices were double to triple the price. Whether you're shopping for quartz, amethyst, or any other stones, you get great quality without breaking the bank. Many are in different sizes, shapes, etc. They also carry a really great selection of Sage and other smudging herbs. Beautiful dream catchers, jewerly, beautiful pieces of art, books, etc. I am a fan.

There are a lot of galleries in San Diego, but in my admittedly biased opinion, this one stands…read moreabove the rest solely through all the Looney Tunes works. Coming inside the first time, I was initially distracted by the amount of Dr. Seuss works. Uh, wrong cartoonist, guys. But as I walked further in, I saw more of what the gallery offered, and why works from Seuss, Peanuts and various comic companies were here. The highlights of the gallery were toward the back, namely an original aimation cell of Baseball Bugs and a piece depicting Daffy and Porky as grzzled detectives. Mike was the gallery director and he was knowedgeable about most of the piece, and attemptedto hep find something that wuld fit the space. Unfortnately, I didn't have the thousans of dollars lying around that I would need to take the pieces I really liked. The front also has a collection of lobby cards available for sale in a more manageable price range. Needless to say, the gallery is a must visit for fans of Chuck's work.

I wandered into this place completely by accident while simply walking downtown Gas Lamp one night…read moreafter returning to my hotel. I did not recognize the name Chuck Jones automatically so I walked in as the doors were propped open in welcome and started to browse. I instantly saw a lot of Marvin the Martian, Bugs Bunny stuff and was wondering why they were carrying so much of that theme. The fella working inside greeted me behind the desk and told me a bit about the gallery - that it is owned by the estate/family of Chuck Jones and it has been open and owned there for many years. That he is the artist behind those drawings and many others and they feature several other artists inside the gallery. They have some moderately priced pieces around the front and middle of the gallery and at the back they have a more rare collection of pieces, some of which were upwards of $50k by Chuck Jones himself and other celebrated artists. A neat feature was a Chuck Jones sketch of Wylie Coyote on the back door in marker - with a photo of him doing it live at an event to demonstrate his talent/technique.

The best store I've ever experienced--yes, experienced. I feel blessed that the rebel in me said…read moreenter even when the sign clearly read "Please, Do Not Enter." What waited on the other side was a cascade of surprise, curiosity, and constant discovery. Every curated piece felt like an invitation to look closer, to see differently. It was clear I had stepped into the world of two brilliant minds, generously offering us a small glimpse of how they see. And I was all in. I left spinning, elevated, creatively full--astonished that a place like this even exists.

I got the cutest purse form here . It was a good day where none of the south coast plaza rent a…read morecops bothered me and left me in peace to actually get inside my bag and make myself happy . It's a beautiful pattern silk blue and green with shiny silky threads

You know, I've worked at two different art museums, and I'm still not what you'd call an "art…read morebuff," ...I'm more of what's you'd call "a lot buff!" *rimshot* Thanks folks, I'll be here all week. Take my wife, please. Boy are my arms tired. I'm pretty sure Grand Central Art Center is my new fave part of downtown Santa Ana. It's part grad student studios/other exhibitions/sales galleries. And, let me tell you, this is one top notch art gallery. Coming from a non-art buff, that means a whole helluva lot, doesn't it? Well, it should - because if I, a person who thinks Damien Hirst is just complete bullshit, then it should mean something to you. I'd say 85% of the works in this gallery caught my attention - a much higher ratio that the rest of the galleries around here. They've got some cutting edge stuff, a lot of trendy stuff and a dash of traditional sorta stuff. The space is top notch too. I love the way the different galleries are setup. But wait...there's more. On this particular art walk night that I went, they had posters of their upcoming exhibitions. Don't you roll your eyes and say "so what." These posters were the best free posters I've ever seen. Printed on fine quality paper with awesome designs. Oh, and FREE. Duh. Thumbs Up: -Non boring art. -If you're lookin' to buy, there is art here you can actually afford. Well, not you, but you over there...you can afford it. -Next to just about everything cool in Downtown Santa Ana. -Free food and drink during art walk! Thumbs Down: -It may end up being my second favorite thing after I finally visit Lola Gaspar across the way.

During the OC Yelp Elite Event here in March, a fascinating piece of artwork caught my eye…read more And no, for those who were there, it was not the Hitler Head teapot. Yes, I agree. W.T.F. Anyways, the husband and I saw a really cool piece of art and inquired about it a few days after the event. The price was right but we had some difficulty actually buying it. Let's just say there was a lack of communication with the curator and it took both my husband and I multiple attempts to buy the piece...over a month later. Whatever. But I would like to add that Alyssa, the curatorial assistant, was very helpful once we were able to finally pick it up. The experience of buying the art was a headache, but I actually really like the gallery. They show very eclectic genres of art and a wide range of contemporary artists - from cult artist "Dark Vomit" (scary!) to Thomas Kinkade (even scarier!). But the stuff in between is really cool. Take an afternoon and go check it out. The Artists Village in Santa Ana is one of the cooler neighborhoods of OC and Grand Central Art Center is, by far, one of the better art centers.

*Lovely art gallery in downtown Disney *Art and collectibles…read morefor different budgets *So cool to see resident artists create art on site * Some art pieces evoked some nostalgia * Service was super nice * fun store to visit

If you're a Disney fan, this place is an absolute hidden gem! The selection of Disney prints,…read morepaintings, and collectibles is incredible, with something for every type of collector and Disney enthusiast. One of the best parts of the experience is watching talented Disney artists create their artwork right before your eyes. Seeing the creative process in person makes each piece even more special. They also host amazing guest artists, and on occasion, you can even meet Disney Imagineers, making every visit unique and memorable. Whether you're looking for a beautiful piece of artwork, a collectible to add to your collection, or simply want to immerse yourself in Disney creativity, this is a must-visit destination. The quality of the artwork, the talented artists, and the magical atmosphere make it an unforgettable experience that keeps you coming back

A truly awesome place to view and experience artful and provocative photography and other visual…read moreart..including wildly dressed mannequins, a golf cart with a giant bunny head mounted on top, displays of small art creations for sale, props, and other one of a kind items. On artwalk nights or when they host other events you can mingle with artists and musicians and have a little tipple with hosts Candace and Michael Magoski. I've enjoyed the live music and also the eclectic aural candy the Michael spins on occasion. The Violet Hour is located in the same building as another awesome underground art enclave, The Hibbleton..where attendees can flow freely from one space to the next to enjoy a variety of DJs, live music, literature, food and art of every kind. This is a must see/experience in the Fullerton art scene.

Studio and art gallery in downtown Fullerton. The Art Walk is full of fun surprises, and Violet…read moreHour is no exception. Artists come and show off their work, and everything is on sale. I went to see a few friends show their work this month, and was taken aback by the gallery. Mike and Candace have done an amazing job with the space they own, and the way they display their artists' work makes the whole experience super fun and unique. Every nook and cranny of the warehouse has something interesting, and i feel like I'm walking through a labyrinth of personal expression. They also have DJs spinning, live bands, or just random music playing throughout. It's also very close to a lot of bars and restaurants off Harbor, so spend some time checking out this place before hitting up your favorite pub or restaurant.