Carousel is hands down the best Mediterranean spot. I've been coming here for years and it never…read moredisappoints. Their arayes are a must -- it's basically like a lahmajun with two pieces pressed together, and it's insanely good. I usually go all in and order the tabbouleh, babaganoush, a pound of lula kebab, and shish kebab. Honestly, if you're with 2+ people (or even just really hungry), ordering by the pound with sides is way better value than getting individual plates. You get more variety and it just feels like the right way to eat here. Every now and then I'll switch it up and get the liver plate -- it comes with tons of greens and onions, and when you wrap everything in their fresh pita, it's incredible. Not an everyday order, but when you're in the mood for it, it hits. If you dine in, the indoor decor is super nice and really gives that authentic Mediterranean vibe. They also play a lot of 90s music, which somehow fits perfectly and adds to the whole experience. I've dined in plenty of times and the service is always solid -- staff is friendly and attentive. Just a heads up, food can take a little longer sometimes, but that's because they're always busy and everything is made fresh, so it's worth the wait. I've also done takeout here more times than I can count -- probably over 100 orders at this point -- which says everything. This is easily one of my go-to spots and I keep coming back for a reason.

The food was okay, nothing extraordinary, but decent. Unfortunately, the service was, without…read moreexaggeration, one of the worst I've ever experienced in my life. From the moment we arrived, the vibe felt off. The host who seated us (who later turned out to also be a server) left us at the table, and no one approached us for about 10 minutes. When a server finally came over, the first thing she said was "Ready? Ready?", no greeting, no welcome, nothing. We were never brought water. I had to ask a busser for it because the server walked past our table multiple times, clearly saw us, and chose to ignore us. The food runner was also rude, he dropped the plates on the table without saying a single word. Throughout the entire meal, no one checked on us. No "How is everything?" No "Do you need anything?" Nothing at all. Meanwhile, we noticed that nearby tables were being greeted, checked on, and treated kindly. When we asked for the check, the server literally threw it on the table without saying a word. The experience was so bad that we decided not to leave a tip; Something we never do, especially since we truly value good service and I personally work in the restaurant industry. I don't know if the treatment had anything to do with how we looked or how we were dressed, but I've never felt so ignored and uncomfortable in a restaurant before. The food may be fine, but the service completely ruins the experience. I would not return or recommend this place.

I haven't been here in so long but I went this morning because I happen to be in the area…read more There's $1 parking for first 90 minutes at the Santa Monica shopping center I recommend coming in the morning before 10am. There's not much open but if you want to hear the calm waves and watch the early bird fishers it's very relaxing that avoids the crowd

5.6.26 Hubby and I…read morestopped by while we were in LA but didn't stay long. There were a shops, restaurants, and a few rides, and it's definitely a great spot for photos. Parking was $20.

I've been coming here for years and the device is always 5-star. Food is sooooo good!read more

The best Iranian food I've had (bar none) and probably the most delicious meal I've had this year…read morethus far! Raffi's Place was my most anticipated restaurant on my SoCal trip. The soltani kabob was to die for; the flavors in the beef barg and koobideh were so rich and cooked to perfection. The mastery of these dishes was absolutely on display. The mast moosir was a great creamy and savory side dish to complement the entrees. I HAD to get the tahdig (crispy rice) too! I also had a bit of the lamb shank which was really flavorful, tender, and paired perfectly with the baghali polo. The yogurt soda was a bit of an acquired taste for me, but I'm happy to have tried it for the full experience. We finished off our delicious meal with a floral and sweet Persian ice cream wafer sandwich. The portions were enormous, so we left feeling full with leftovers to look forward to! We came on a lively weekday evening. They don't do reservations, but we were warmly greeted and quickly seated with lavash and butter on our table immediately. The restaurant has a beautiful and romantic atmosphere, with hybrid indoor/outdoor courtyard dining. Our waiter was attentive and made us feel very welcomed. I'd give this restaurant more than 5 stars if I could!

Such a fun cheap outdoor activity for the family in Griffith Park. It's all by itself now since the…read morepony rides are gone. I wonder if they plan on putting a playground or something in its place. I think that would be a nice spot for a playground so that there's more to do than just the train. The train ride itself is 10-15 mins and they have the area decorated depending on the holiday. We went near Easter and they had bunnies, eggs, carrots, etc all inside. Really nice. If you used to go here as a kid, definitely come back with your kids. Nostalgia will hit and it'll be just as you remembered it.

So the train ride is a lot of fun and we love taking our daughter here…read more The conductor Vincent is great. He does a good pace and is very welcoming. The conductor Edgar is not as welcoming and his pace is off. It either is too fast, too slow and can jolt. The main reason the score is not higher is because it is a little run down and scenery is not maintained well.

Super fun and affordable date night!! Thanks David for the ride!…read more Appreciate the value & friendly professional staff :)

I never heard of a parent having to pay just for standing next to a toddler for safety during ride,…read morebut ok, this isn't why I'm mad. First off we got there at 4pm which means they were open for several hours. We are a total 7 children and 3 adults @ $5 per person. It says CASH ONLY. Great, cause that's all we had. So the total is $50. We only had a $100 which means he had to break it. Long story short he was refusing to break it, being extremely rude in front of children with ZERO consideration that we walked all that way just so our children can sit on this ride. Then he goes like " I get a lot of 20's so I have to give away lots of 5's and 10's" lol. And I said " well that's just perfect because our change consists of 2 20's and a 10! " idiot! Rude! Low life! Waste of energy! The Moran bought the change. After we sat on the ride be basically didn't want us to sit on, I can honestly say, save your $100's ppl. He was a short Asian mixed man(a disgrace). He should be fired asap.

3/21/26 What a great find! It is a good seven minute walk from our place and I just happened to…read morestumble upon it on my morning walk. This park is a great gathering and refresh place for the community of San Gabriel for leisure exercise nature walks for children and adults alike. There is a couple of playgrounds located inside Vincent Lugo Park, one of which is La Laguna playground with huge animal shaped installments for children to play & explore and a regular playground with swings & climbing/jungle gyms. For adults, there are outdoor exercise equipment, which I saw are located in two separate places.. There are more nooks & crannies for me to explore that I may find in my next visit. Picnic tables are found some shaded some not, bbq grills, too. Additionally, there are covered tables and chairs as well for the community to hold parties or any kind of celebration. Walking paths are available, both cement & ground (clay-like). I noticed that there were a few sets of people doing tai chi-a few of them brought their music to coordinate their movements. It seems like small park tucked away, almost hidden. It's like a nature trail for me. I figure I could cut across the Alhambra Wash path to walk to it next time. Restrooms available, ample parking spaces. Lots of trees, greens. I love this "discovery"

I used to come here as a kid and it was the best park in my opinion. Love the character slides with…read moredragons, whales, and dinosaur. This time there's seals, a boat, dolphins, octopus, snail, and sea star. The downside is sometimes the slides may have been used as a restroom so you can smell it and might need to avoid those slides. They do have a restroom which is a smelly and dirty but useable. Other than that, great park with sand! So be careful!

Sprawling park has a Paul Revere theme, with several covered bridges, a harbor with a pretend tall…read moremast boat, the north church tower, all on an island surrounded by a moat of water. Water features attract a lot of fowl including Canadian geese, mallard ducks and so many more duck species, plus of course seagulls and crows, pigeons, and a large number of turtles. Very fun for kids to explore. Slides and climbing are built into the structures. Adjacent to neighborhoods so lots of street parking, as well as a separate parking lot. Playground equipment geared for the 3 to 12 year old kids. Lots of covered sheds and picnic tables- those are available for Cerritos residents to rent, but otherwise are free for use. Also has grills if you want to barbecue. Clean bathrooms, onsite toddler pre-K programs offered. Lots of well maintained grassy areas and shady trees.

Came here with the kids and honestly this park is really nice. Super clean, spacious, and a lot to…read moredo. The playground area is great for all ages my kids had a blast and didn't want to leave. The lake area with the little church in the background is a nice touch, makes it feel more relaxing and not just your typical park. Good walking paths, plenty of grass, and nice spots to just sit and chill. Everything felt well kept and safe, which is a big plus when you're bringing kids. Plenty of room so it didn't feel overcrowded either. Only thing watch out for duck poop on the walkways and grass, especially near the water. Overall, great spot for families. Definitely coming back

The Fiesta La Ballona event is hosting at Veterans Memorial Park, which is located at the…read moreintersection of Overland Ave and Culver Blvd. The event has a lot to explore, live music and performance, rides and games, vendors from small business, community and public service departments, food trucks, and a beer garden near the entrance and the exit. There's a lot of fun, but you'll expect it's crowded and lack of shade, the limited covered seating area got occupied quickly, and obviously overpriced food and drinks.

Unfortunately, I witnessed an employee deny access to an attraction to a special needs child. The…read morechild had gone on the attraction prior with no incidents. He decided to go back with an adult and was denied access. The employee didn't even have a reason why on why he was denying access to the child. The employee was asked multiple times for his reasoning but he just didn't have one. The employee was ableist towards a small child and the supervisors did nothing to rectify the situation. I wouldn't bring your family here because they're discriminatory and ableist towards children with special needs!

I absolutely love carousel rides , so finally getting to ride King Arthur Carrousel at Disneyland…read morePark was such a special moment for me! It was my first time riding it, and even though it's a short ride, it's full of nostalgia and charm. The carousel itself is absolutely beautiful and feels so classic and magical. I'm definitely a kid at heart, and it makes it even more fun when my kids want to enjoy rides like this with me. I love it!

One of the best parts of the carrousel is that, because it's so large, it accommodates massive…read moreamounts of people each go around so the wait for the ride is usually so minimal. My younger kids love this ride, often requesting multiple trips and, honestly, because of the minimal wait, I'm always happy to oblige. Not to mention it's always fun to go on one of the original rides of the park. It's fun to think about how many people over 70 years have gone around and around. The ornate decorations of the ride are absolutely stunning. There's so much to look at that I feel like I see something new every time I ride it. Finally, this is a great area to character watch. I've also seen so many of them ride the actual ride. Something that can't be accommodated on most rides. On my last trip we saw Peter Pan goofing off and riding much to the delight of kids (& let's be honest, their parents too). I often feel like a lot of people without little kids just pass right on through Fantasyland because there aren't any thrill rides. But, honestly, it's rides like this with its history and uniqueness that make it a near required ride for me on any Disneyland trip.

The food absolutely blew me away. Everything was cooked to perfection! For the pro move, order the…read morecheese fatayer and dip it in the labneh. You will not regret it. Honestly every dish we ordered from the lamb kabob to the vegetarian plate was a hit. Super nice staff in a traditional environment. 10/10

Best Middle Eastern food in town. I've been searching everywhere for authentic, high quality Arabic…read morefood that actually tastes like what you find in the Middle East, and I finally found this gem. The hummus was amazing, creamy and truly authentic. The shawarma plate was delicious, the mixed grill was so satisfying, and the garlic sauce was perfect. The tabouli was fresh, bright, and perfectly lemony. Highly recommend if you want real, authentic flavors.