I'm not sure how anyone could have anything bad to say about this place.* It's beautiful,…read moreimmaculately maintained, peaceful, easy to access, and free! Came here to walk laps while my baby took a nap in the stroller and I could not have asked for a better experience. It's small, so it may not be worth driving a long way to see it, but if you're in the area and are looking for a pleasant place to hang, you cannot beat this! *I would like to add that I am a white woman and this post is not intended to invalidate the experience of others who did not feel welcome in the garden.

I went to this garden a few weeks ago. The garden was pretty, though not as spectacular as I…read moreexpected. One of the docents engaged us in conversation. She was rude and aggressive. She was upset that I had used a selfie stick to take a picture of the main gate. (I was standing outside of the property.) She explained no selfie sticks were permitted. I understand there are "rules" but these rules were posted inside. I think her approach could have been more professional. I was not on live in social media, I was not involving any other guests, I wasn't interfering with anyones enjoyment of the property, and I wasn't even taking a selfie. My friend and I were disappointed with this reception. It marred our visit. I visit gardens and museums in locations within and out of the US, docents usually receive guests with kindness and provide guests with information on the grounds. Do better docents. Do better.

Came here on a wednesday around 9am no wait to get in. Ticket 5 dollars parking lot free. Serivce…read morefriendly. Took around 30 minutes to walk everything. Its in a loop. Restrooms inside clean. It was a really nice and relaxing well kept garden. Cool history and plenty of photo opportunities. It had wildlife as well ducks and goose. All in all a hidden gem.

What an amazing oasis in the middle of the SFV! I'm so glad this garden has reopened to the public…read more The grounds are beautiful and serene, and I really appreciate how they've integrated nature with sustainability by using reclaimed water to supply the garden's pond. We visited today and were lucky enough to catch a performance by the Taiko Project. Their performance honestly gave me chills! Love that they also talked about the history of taiko in Japan and US and they even had volunteers at the end of the show to try taiko drumming! There was also Kamishibai storytelling in the tea garden, which the kids really enjoyed. They also have Japanese Garden "I Spy" sheet for the kids to do and Clean Water Patrol activity book. This is def one of those low stress, high vibe activities that I highly recommend. Just a heads-up though, outside food and drinks aren't allowed inside, but water is ok. There are restrooms near the entrance as well as behind the tea garden. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids. We had such a relaxing afternoon and are already looking forward to coming back for more events at this little oasis.

What a wonderful local experience! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and…read moreexcitement. My husband and I attended a private class where Esther guided us through making three bowls each from scratch. She patiently explained the process and worked closely with each of us to mold ours. Once our three bowls were done, we chose from a variety of glazes. Esther and her husband ensure you feel welcome, supported and most importantly, have fun! The location is in a quiet neighborhood in Thousand Oaks and love that they have clearly marked parking in front. This is a great experience if you just want to try something new, have a date night or for a girls night out. I had so much fun and can't wait to go back to try again!

Pure magic at Clay Studio -- a soulful, hands-on escape…read more I can't say enough good things about my experience at Clay Studio! From the moment I walked in, I felt both completely welcomed and quietly inspired. The space is beautiful and unpretentious, and the energy is something special, grounded, artistic, and full of heart. Esther and her husband (the dream team behind it all) are such gems. Down-to-earth, kind, and truly invested in making sure everyone learns and creates something meaningful. The class was hands-on in the best way. I got to really do the work, but with expert, patient guidance. I learned more than I ever expected to and left each session feeling so deeply revived. I actually looked forward to every class like it was a treat, and I almost cried when it ended. That's how impactful and soul-nourishing it was. I'll absolutely be signing up again. Also... bonus: Esther makes the most delicious homemade pizza. Warm, real, nourishing -- just like the entire experience. Run, don't walk. This place is a treasure. -- Tanya xo

Not the authentic drive in experience we were hoping for. This is a small, apparently family run…read moreoperation with a blow up screen in an empty parking lot. Would strongly recommend using a civilized bathroom before you go because all they have are port-a-potty's set up in the parking structure. Bring hand sanitizer! Nevertheless we still had fun and it beats driving all the way to Paramount for a drive in movie.

We love Definite Media and the events they put on for the community. I wanted to take my special…read moreneeds son to see a movie on a double feature night, but I was unsure if he would last long enough in the car. Well Definite Media took care of us and actually gave us a discount just to be nice! My son & I watched Polar Express from my car together, bringing along all our favorite fast food munchies. But his favorite part was when D.M. staff arrived with free hot chocolate during the hot coco scene! He thought we were really in the movie! Huge thanks to Definite Media and to Makenna Coffee, we can't wait to come back!

I was disappointed with the staff at the Thousand Oaks location. I have been to over 20 escape…read morerooms, including Escapology Universal City Walk, and there is a certain level of fun-spiritedness or hype expected from escaperoom workers. There was none. In fact, we were not even sure we had solved the room because when the employee entered our room at the end all he said was make sure your pockets are empty, don't take any props/keys with you. Furthermore, we did not even get our photo taken at the end. That is a missed instagram opportunity for Escapology. The cold ending tainted the experience.

First escape room we've ever done, and it was a blast! We did the Scooby Doo room with 4 adults and…read morea second grader, and it was challenging and fun for everyone. We made it out with a minute to go. Crystal and Connor were behind the scenes in our room, running it, and did a great job. Gave timely hints when needed, and didn't expose too many things.

Such a cool little hidden spot! Honestly, the fact that it's…read morecompletely free is awesome, and parking was a total breeze. It was super nice to get away from Cristy for a bit and just chill out in nature. The trails are pretty neat, and you get some really awesome views of the valley once you walk up a bit. Only real downside is that it gets super hot during the summer, so definitely bring some water and try to go before the sun starts scorching.

This was my first time here which I've heard some good things about it. It's about 5 min drive off…read morethe 101 freeway. The entrance to the park is off one of the main roads and about a 2 minute drive till you arrive to the parking lot. There's also a baseball field that's there as well as a picnic area. Public restrooms are also where the parking lot is. From there, it's a short walk along the path which leads you to the main entrance. The garden is like a hiking trail. You'll start with signs leading ways to different direction. The garden itself is on a path so it's easy to manage. There's different area that's guided. Just following the path we ended up at the butterfly garden with a cute little butterfly chair. Depending on which path and direction you head to, there's other gardens. With plants everywhere, they have signs identifying what they are. We thought there would be some kind of water garden but no luck. There was a small waterfall feature but it was shut off. A section was catered to Rare fruit orchard with a good variety of trees and shrubs. Different type of guava, avocado, figs and so on. Some that were new to me. Throughout the garden, there's loads of benches placed throughout the area. All at different spot while some have amazing views of the city. Once you reach the top area, there's bench with an amazing view and it's also the cactus garden area. If you go through that area you'll end at the tranquility garden with a small red bridge and loads of rock sculptures. A cute small part of the garden. The paths all leads back to each other. The garden area isn't that big but the way the layout with the paths are, it does seem like it while walking. As we were walking out, we notice another path which leads to a trail. That trail goes along the creek that run along the side. It's not a long hike, pretty easy as it's all trail. There's a bridge that crosses over the creek which I'm not sure where it leads to. We followed the trail which does come out from the shady creek area to an open area. Views of the city along the way. It's basically goes around the whole garden area and connects back to the main entrance. Overall, it's a decent hike. The garden, I expected more. I thought there would have been a lake or some kind of pond. It's wasn't much of botanic garden but more of a community garden. Positive note, it's free to get in.

What a fun and cool festival to attend! The Scandinavia Festival is at CLU. They have a large array…read moreof booths for activities and food. There is a large variety of information booths on the various Scandinavian countries. I went last year but it was more special for me this year as I recently spent 5 months studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. They did a great job with putting the festival together. They had great works of art for purchase and delicious foods of each country. My personal favorite was the æbleskiver with jam - it made me feel as though I was back in Denmark! Will I come back here? Absolutely, I can't wait for next year!

My mom knew the organizers of this event, and I knew the organizers' son because we went to the…read moresame school. Unfortunately, it turned out that they, and a few of the event goers themselves, were racist. I'm part scandinavian, and I love that side among all the other sides of me due to being heavily mixed race. However, due to the color of my skin, I was given odd looks and felt very uncomfortable when I was there. I felt unwelcome and like I had done something wrong. It's not a great place in that regard, but I enjoyed the vendors I saw regardless.

Came in just to pick up some house cues. Sal was very helpful. Store has a lot of cool stuff and…read moreSal was very helpful even if he knew we werent about to buy that crazy big but super cool skee ball. Or the arcade machines preloaded with all kinds of games. So many things I want to buy in this store. I highly recommend checking this place out.

Although I live in the Bay Area and could have purchased this Diamond table much closer, I found…read morethe best deal and the best service at West State Billiards. Donnie provided a fantastic purchasing experience while Robert did an awesome install. Thank you very much, Richard Alexander

A totally hidden gem.Date to Create is tucked away on the second floor so you wouldn't know it was…read morethere. We had our own personal happy hour with 8 of us. Our teacher/hostess was wonderful. We enjoyed creating beautiful watercolor cards while sipping wine and munching on yummy snacks. Perfect for a group of girlfriends or even a date night with a bunch of couples. I'll be going back.

I went to a class at Date to Create last night and it was so much fun! I've been to other wine /…read morepaint places in the past which are fun but what made this project class unique was that we weren't copying someone else's creation but rather creating our own. Donna provided all the materials we needed as well as yummy snacks and wine. She really encouraged us to find our inner artist, even when we thought it didn't exist. I will definitely checking her calendar for other projects and going back. I'm very happy with how my memory box turned out. Highly recommend this studio!

Once you get used to watching a movie from a big leather recliner with food delivered directly to…read moreyour seat, it's pretty hard to go back to the traditional movie theater experience. Cinépolis is definitely my kind of movie night. The theater is comfortable and spacious, with oversized reclining seats, plenty of room, and individual tables so you can actually enjoy a full meal while watching the movie. And yes, we came hungry. We ordered the burger with fries along with mozzarella sticks and marinara. The burger was substantial, loaded with melted cheese and mushrooms, and much better than what you normally expect from "movie theater food." The mozzarella sticks were hot, crispy, cheesy, and exactly the kind of comfort food that belongs at the movies. Being able to order everything from your seat and have it brought to you without missing the movie is the real luxury here. No standing in concession lines balancing popcorn, drinks, and snacks while the previews are already playing. The theater itself was clean, the screen was huge, and the recliners made the whole experience feel more like watching a movie from an extremely comfortable living room except someone else is bringing you dinner. Is it more expensive than a regular theater? Absolutely. But for a date night or when you want the movie itself to feel like an outing, I think the upgraded experience is worth it.

Absolutely HORRIBLE experience and some of the worst customer service I've ever received…read more My friend and I PAID for our tickets to see One Night Only, entered the theater, and were already seated when a server came over with an immediate attitude demanding our physical IDs. He came to our seats when we rang the bell to order food and the first thing he asked was to see our IDs. We're both in our 20s and offered photos of our government IDs AND passports because I had simply left my wallet in my other purse. I even offered to FaceTime a family member to physically show my ID from home. They wouldn't even LOOK at them. What made this so infuriating was the rude, condescending, and snarky way we were treated by both the server and manager, Domenic. There was zero attempt to be helpful or respectful, just attitude. If a physical ID is REQUIRED, then maybe check BEFORE taking someone's money and letting them fully enter and sit down in the theater?! I demanded a full refund and left. Completely unacceptable way to treat paying customers. A policy is one thing; being rude and disrespectful while enforcing it is another. I will NOT be returning to this location.