I had such a great experience here! And the best part is, you don't even have to be a student to…read moreuse the services. Even though I have graduated, I will come back here to renew my passport years from now if I'm still in the area. You have to make an appointment, but this is super easy (you just call and set it up), and this ensures that you do not have to wait in a long line. When I set up my appointment, I was told exactly what I needed to bring, which made the whole experience stress free. When I arrived for my appointment, I did not have to wait at all, and I was done in record time. I could not believe how easy and fast it was compared to my first passport experience. If you are in the area, don't hesitate to come here to renew your passport. I only have great things to say, and am so glad I decided to come here.

No muss, no fuss and, most importantly, no line. The agent was very friendly and helpful.read more

More Than Just a Library…read more Peninsula Center Library was the very first library I visited when I moved to the Los Angeles South Bay, and over the years, this place has been through a LOT with me. I've used it during periods of unemployment, for booking study rooms while interviewing for jobs, and simply as a quiet place to sit, read, think, or get some work done. It has become one of those places that holds a lot of memories for me. First, the building itself deserves some appreciation. The modern design and huge windows that let in so much natural light are a must for me. Walking into a bright library just makes my day better. There's also an underground parking structure, although it's limited, and I especially appreciate it on those hot South Bay days when having my car parked in the shade makes a difference. I also LOVE the Friends of the Library sales. They have highly discounted books, CDs, DVDs, and -- my personal favorite -- PUZZLES! The larger monthly book sales are especially fun because they open up the big room and have a much bigger selection. I've bought countless books and puzzles here over the years. I've participated in their reading program, too, and the staff have always been helpful. More recently, work has made this location less convenient for me, so I don't get here nearly as often as I used to. I now visit Katy Geissert Civic Center Library more often simply because of convenience. I used to come here 2-3 times a week, and now I'm probably here around 2-4 times a month. It honestly makes me a little sad because I still love this library. The library's online/app services have also been incredibly useful. I've used them to reserve study rooms and place holds on books without having to make an extra trip. And speaking of study rooms -- these have been a lifesaver. Whether I need somewhere quiet and private to focus on work or a reliable place to take a virtual job interview, being able to reserve a room has been incredibly valuable to me. I also love the bookmark contests! I get to see the creativity of local kids, and some of their artwork is seriously impressive -- sometimes downright jaw-dropping. I love grabbing a free bookmark on my way out. At this point, my typical library visit feels like: walk in for a book, walk out with a book AND a bookmark. The kids' area also looks like such a fun space, even though I don't personally use it. Overall, I love the staff, programs, resources, architecture, and just the general vibe of Peninsula Center Library. It has been much more than a place to check out books for me. It has been a quiet refuge, a workspace, an interview space, a place to discover books, and occasionally a place to find a great puzzle for a few dollars. Even though I don't visit as frequently as I used to, this library will always have a special place in my South Bay story. And yes -- I'll probably keep coming back for those Friends of the Library sales and puzzles.

I luv this library, it's big, clean, convenient (open 7 days) & staff is super friendly. There's…read morealways art on display by local artists. When I stop to browse the paintings & photography, it's like a little indulgent break in the middle of the day that I didn't know I needed. I always leave just a tad bit happier :). There are 2 parking entrances, one on Silver Spur & the other on Deep Valley (rooftop w EV charging). They have book sales pretty often which I hope to check out in the future :).

Matthew provides the best customer service! He's incredibly efficient, very communicative &…read moreprovides the best customer service! If you call & hang up, he calls You right back to follow up. I had to do a Live Scan of the City of Long Beach & renew my passport. Excellent, too notch customer service!!! I would highly recommend him!!!

Thanks to Matthew at EMA Notary Livescan I was able to get my fingerprints scanned the same day I…read moresubmitted my request. I really appreciate his quick response and willingness to help out right away. Really recommended this service for your livescan/notary needs! Thanks again!

These guys are great! Needed a renewed passport quick and Greg was super nice and easy to work…read morewith! Was in and out in about 10-15 minutes and had my passport a few days later. Highly recommended!

The process was remarkably easy and fast. I was in and out in 10 minutes and my passport arrived a…read moreweek later. These guys are great at what they do and are really nice people to deal with as well. Highly recommend.

Great service and great pricing. Highly recommended this…read moreplace. Give them a call first and when your ready. Just drop off paperwork and your done

First, Chị xin đại diện nhóm xin ngỏ lời thank you for all your hard works prepare for our Viet Nam…read moretour. Second, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional courtesy service and friendly of local tour guide (Thuận, Ngân và Nhựt) cùng với những bác tài là những người đã đồng hành, sự quan tâm từng chi tiết nhỏ đến nụ cười luôn nở trên môi như là người nhà trong gia đình trong suốt chuyến đi. Nhờ sự nhiệt tình, chu đáo và kiến thức phong phú của những bạn hướng dẫn viên mà anh chị đã có những ngày đi chơi vui vẻ, thoải mái cùng với những kỷ niệm thật đáng nhớ. Dưới đây là vài ví dụ điển hình. 1. Ngân đã giúp group đóng thùng và gởi đồ của nhóm mua từ Bắc vào thẳng Saigon hotel cùng với sự nhiệt tình đưa tiển lo lắng mọi điều cho mọi người trong nhóm lúc check in ở phi trường để chuẩn bị cho chuyến tour kế tiếp. 2. Sự nhiệt tình của Nhựt nên nhóm đã có những tấm hình thật đẹp trong suốt chuyến đi ở miền Trung. Thank you for making the tour so much fun, truly unforgettable and much more enjoyable. I look forward to the opportunity to travel with your company again.

I just got home from my first ever cruise. I was on the Carnival Radiance. I never write reviews…read morebut I have to tell the world how amazing Carnival is. It could be wild, it could be relaxing it can be whatever you want. I made tons of friends. An absolute must do experience. You won't regret it!

We had an absolutely incredible time on our first cruise the Carnival on the Firenze ship…read more We heard many horror stories about Carnival, but are so glad we went with this smaller ship for our first time. It was incredible. The food was bomb, the drinks were bomb, staff was super friendly and helpful. I didn't want it to end! Sad to hear the Firenze will no longer we on the west coast, but now that we've dipped our toes, we're ready for bigger and better experiences!

I drove pretty far to come here but it was all worth it. I arrived at 3pm there was only 2-3 people…read moreahead of me. Very clean and nice quiet area. The young lady is amazing all the way from her work ethic to her customer service skills. She was alone managing multiple people at once and still giving it her all. I did have to wait until it was my turn as people were in front of me and I was technically a walk in but I am not complaining I completely understand and I will be back. Thank you!

They are very prompt with getting CPR and First Aid Certificates to you after the class. Printed…read moreonline

I visited the Long Beach Cruise Center in Long Beach, CA [1119 Queens Hwy] when I had my 5 Day…read moreMexican Riviera cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines from Thursday, 05/14/26 until Tuesday, 05/19/26. I noticed that this particular terminal is the home for other cruise lines as well, including Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn Cruise Line. Before I was able to successfully board the Carnival Radiance ship, I had options to either drop off the luggage with the porters or take the luggage with me. I decided to take my bags just so I can have them readily available. Next, I proceeded to the "Arrival Appointment On Time" where my designated boarding time was set for 12:30 PM on May 14th. The line was moving at a fair pace and it didn't take long. At the first station, a Carnival employee checked the boarding pass and respective identification, whether it was an ID + birth certificate or just solely the passport. Furthermore, items were screened through security. Lastly, the walk to the cruise was a bit of a distance. Then, it was an ease to board the cruise. I loved the presentation of the indoor space. It had a bunch of fun Carnival wall signage, airplane decor, etc. The workers inside the cruise terminal were firm and straightforward with the customer service. The building space was spacious and clean. The Long Beach Cruise Center can get crowded easily at peak hours of pick up and/or drop off. It was crowded with many vehicles upon returning on May 19th. Thankfully, I had a ride-share that picked me up at an alternative location nearby to beat the traffic. The Long Beach Cruise Center gets the job done when it comes to accessing cruise vacations.

Dropped off my parents for there cruise…read more It was extremely packed, lots of cars, kind of stressful to see. The great thing was they had excellent employees routing the traffic to different lanes to help the traffic flow so much better. As soon as we parked at drop off an employee got a cart and started putting my parents luggages on it. Extremely helpful, and patient with my parents. I was probably in and out in maybe about 15 minutes. From waiting in line to get in, to the drop off, unloading and leaving.

Ben was amazing!!! It's always SOO fast and so friendly…read morewhen I go in there! Helped me with auto insurance and got me a great deal. Talk about customer service!!! If you need anything done with them ask for BEN!! Also shopped for life insurance to get a jump start KYLE was amazing as well! Great people

Run the other way. Last year I had to pay $200/mofor a 2013 Toyota. This year they jacked it up to…read more$400. So I'm paying the the same amount for car payment as insurance. 2 phone calls. Was told it was correct. They are frauds who will cheat you in the blink of an eye. Run the other way. Been with them 25 years. It ends this year.

I was able to make an appointment even though they take walk ins. Ample parking in a convenient…read morestrip mall. Great operating hours as well. I was taken right away once I handed over my paperwork. Efficient and quick. Less than 5 mins and my fingerprints were taken and uploaded. Great service.

I went to All Safe and Secure for my fingerprints. It's one of the few locations that has…read moreappointments on Saturday. My appointment was for 10am, and there were already a few people scheduled for the same time slot who needed fingerprinting done as well. Thankfully, this location has two employees who handle the fingerprinting. The employee helping me was helpful and efficient. She guided me through the whole process, and I was in and out quickly. Overall, the experience here was good.