Great spot for our holiday party! Mel was super helpful and accommodating. The staff was on top of…read moreeverything, efficient and we never had to wait too long for a drink. They serve both wine and beer. They have a list but you are able to order/bring whatever food you'd like.

Burgeon Beer Co has always been a nice neighborhood spot to grab some excellent beer. They also…read morehave a rentable Party Room called The Greenhouse. My daughter and I had my late wife's Celebration of Life there and everything was exactly as we had hoped it would be. Melody the coordinator of the space was on top of all needs and exceeded our expectations. Whether it be suggestions, and ideas, or just being there to make sure all went smoothly, Melody got it right. It was a very emotional experience and with needing video, food, a charcuterie table etc, it was great to have the support. The room is beautiful and has a rustic charm with plants and carved wooden tables. It you need a space for 25-125 whether a wedding, or other celebrations, The Greenhouse should be given consideration.

I really appreciate how calm they all were the whole time. They helped with the planning from…read morebeginning to end. Loved the set up, the lighting, the sound system, the decorations and especially the positive vibes through it all. All guests were pleased with the food, the cake and the dessert table. I would definitely book an event with them again. Christian, John, Vilma and the entire staff: Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer la quinceañera de Maya un día inolvidable! Los apreciamos y respetamos su manera tan profesional con la que hacen su trabajo! Pride of ownership for sure!

A big THANK YOU to Factory of Dreams Hall in making my daughter's Quinceañera a very special day…read more Preparing for a day that only happens once is difficult to do, but the support and the attention to detail I received from John & Christian to guide me through the process was outstanding. The professionalism & kindness the staff is through the event was outstanding making sure my guest were taken care of. Thank you Factory of Dream Hall you guys went above and beyond on what we expected. - Roa -

Celebrating our daughter's 18th Birthday/Debut at the Vistonian Venue in Vista, CA was the best…read moredecision we made during the entire event planning process -- and it almost didn't happen. Initially, we were scheduled to hold her special day at a venue aboard Camp Pendleton, however, with the current state of... everything... we made the decision to start looking elsewhere for a venue out in town. My daughter and I were vendors at an event a couple weeks prior and fell in love with the look and feel of the Vistonian. Once we realized that having the her party on base was no longer an option, the first place we looked was this downtown Vista gem. The location was major. Moving it off base, alleviated the stress of having to worry about guests not being able to attend due to security restrictions, there was ample parking, the venue was partially decorated in the style that we were hoping to capture, we were able to bring in our own catering, vendors were able to access and move about the venue with ease, and working with Shelly Firth made for a stress-free, accommodating, professional experience. The Vistonian Venue offers a rustic, refined, Boho, modern, minimalistic aesthetic that fit perfectly with our rustic tropical Philippines Filipina vision we had for the party. The luscious greens throughout the venue helped to minimize the amount of greenery we had to bring in to curate the vibe. The open, high ceilings with exposed beams and tasteful touches of modern wood elements also added to the ambiance we were hoping to achieve. As our coordinator, Shelly was amazing. She worked with my desired layout so that the day of the event we walked in and start setting up without hang-ups. It made it a lot easier for everyone involved in set-up on our side. During the event, the restrooms stayed clean, the trash levels were maintained, and as the go-to gal, even I was able to relax, visit with guests, and enjoy the special evening. When I share with others about the Vistonian Venue, the first thing I say is that it was truly serendipitous. It played out exactly as it should have. For it to work out the way that it did, made it better than I could have possibly imagined. Reflecting on the night, the first adjective that comes to mind is FUN. Everyone had fun, especially the birthday girl.

Company Holiday party. Excellent venue. Super fun experience and the place was large enough for…read moreeveryone to have fun!

Alejandra Perkins did a fantastic job. It was fantastic working with her to help plan a friends…read moreQuinceanera. The planning was easy before the event. She worked well with the vendors we hired. She was on top of every detail that needed to be taken care of. The day of the event she was ready to go with an amazing group of students to help pull off our 180 person party. It was a pleasure working with her. She was the best. The facility was great too. Great lighting, and space. Bathrooms were always cleaned and trash picked up. Parking attendants were friendly and helpful. The views are amazing. Wonderful facility to have future events at.

The Event and Conference Services (ECS) department coordinates events for CSUSM and individuals…read morefrom the local community. I have worked with them on various on campus events as a client as well as attended their events as a guest they have planned. The ECS team of event planners are always friendly, helpful and can get even get creative when I am putting an event together. They have huge parking lots, lots of classrooms, and a few larger rooms for banquet style set-ups. They also have a modern, eco-friendly venue called the McMahan House with three "breakout" rooms in addition to the Great Room. The entire facility can comfortably host up to 120 people. While it sits "on campus", it is nestled on a small hill overlooking the University track with a view towards the main campus. They use a variety of outside local food vendors which can assist with different themes, dietary needs and requests. My favorite is Cafe Catering, as they always have great food at a reasonable price. And from sandwiches to pasta bars to mac and cheese, they always seem to do it right. There can be some paperwork that you need to get through for your event, but I am guessing that is to be expected when events are handled in a professional manner. A hidden gem to use for your meetings or events in North County.

Tonight I was looking for a place just to get a single glass of wine. I drove around for a while…read moreand finally came upon a place I've seen for years that have never actually gone inside and that was the Meritage wine market. I walked in holding a piece of homemade sourdough bread, I recently purchased, hoping that wasn't rude but the lady who waited on me, Julie was fabulous. She chatted with me and offered me the perfect wine, which was just what I wanted then she gave me a little splash of something else before I left. The ambience was very casual. Three other moms were there chatting and gathering I felt very comfortable by myself. I eventually got the Bill not feeling rushed at all and was shocked when it was eight dollars. There wasn't a place for the tip and Julie told me they did not do tipping in return for the wonderful time. I had there I promised I would write a review and tell others that if you want a casual place to meet some friends, have a glass of wine and not feel pressured to buy anything. This is your place. It's near Champaign bakery in pancake House. If you're into food sometimes though you just want a single glass of wine... Or maybe two.

Super helpful. I had very specific varietals/regions in mind. They assisted me in finding those as…read morewell recommending similar wines. Great options. Highly recommend

Attended a beautiful wedding reception at this venue in November. The venue is well maintained,…read morespacious. All along the perimeter, there are perfect spots for pictures.. the bride and groom had a variety of vendors, and the setup allowed for cohesiveness and a good flow. The staff were present, but very discreet at the same time, focusing primarily on the dinner service. Plenty of parking in a private lot. As an attendee, this venue left a lasting impression. I'm

Highly recommend booking River Gardens for your wedding! Not only is it the most beautiful venue in…read moreSoCal, the staff are amazing! The day we toured, we knew we were going to book. Hanna was so warm and welcoming that day as well. Even though it is located right off the 78, you could not hear a thing. It felt like you stepped into another world. The venue is well kept and has been significant improvements since we have booked. Leading up to the big day, Becca was extremely welcoming and helpful. Amidst the chaos of wedding day, she was always so helpful and had a positive attitude. We cannot recommend River Gardens enough!!

Gorgeous, clean & professional. I came here for a friends Christmas Party and instantly fell in…read morelove with the venue. If I ever get married, I'm definitely having my wedding here! It's beautiful !

Thank you, Bella Gala for making my daughter's quinceanera planning easy and stress free. I loved…read morethat I didn't have to DYI anything or find vendors. Bella Gala had everything we need the dj, catering, cake, decorations, photo booth, etc. They keep adding more to make your event more beautiful. The food was delicious and the cake. We received lots of compliments from guests on how beautiful everything was and how they had so much fun.

I could not recommend The Old Rancho and Personal Touch Dining enough! I had my wedding here in…read moreJune 2026 with about 120 guests and everything went perfectly without any hiccups. We were looking for a venue that felt like an elevated backyard wedding, and this perfectly fit the bill. The flow of the event space from where the ceremony is held, to the cocktail hour, to the reception to the dance floor felt like everywhere had a specific place and purpose, but allowed for guests to still have places to talk outside of just sitting at the if they didn't want to be on the dance floor. It still felt like everyone was in the mix of the night, even if they were playing some provided games like corn hole, or sitting above the reception area and viewing everyone else from above. We got so many compliments of the space as well as the food! Personal Touch dining is included in the venue fee, which was such a relief because they had the best food options and amazing staff! I didn't have to worry about anything involving catering because everything was handled for us. Side note, we randomly got so many compliments about the garlic mashed potatoes and the mini churros in chocolate, LOL. We got so lucky with Ashely W. as our event coordinator throughout the process and the day of. She was so calm cool and collected the entire day, kept us on track with our agenda, all with the smile on her face. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a seamless, beautiful elevated backyard wedding vibe!

The venue is just stunning and so unique with its classic So-Cal Spanish style design and…read moremulti-tiered levels for guests to enjoy. The people from Personal Touch Dining elevated the entire experience! So professional, and with the perfect "customer is always right" mentality. I felt very catered to in every way and through every part of planning process. Shoutout to Ashley and Brooke who were our wonderful points of contact at the venue and made our experience so special.