We absolutely loved this place! We rented it for our party, and everything was perfect. The space…read morewas beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed to have a great time. Our guests really enjoyed it as well. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a great venue for a party or special event. We will definitely be coming back!

We had a birthday event at Cosmo and the staff was professional and courteous. The venue was…read moreelegant. I recommend this venue and will use their venue again.

I had my baby shower at Electric Loft just over a month ago, and have nothing but wonderful things…read moreto say about my experience! When I first requested a quote, I recieved a response very quickly from Pro, the manager, and he remained available for any questions I had until I was ready to sign my quote and lock in my event (and thereafter until shower day.) When you request a quote, you'll be sent a questionnaire about what you'll need for your event (time frame, services, furnishings, etc.) so you know exactly what you're paying for when you get your price. There is a lot included in the price, but other than some standard items like tables and chairs, you'll need to rent, or bring in everything else yourself or with outside vendors. I did all of my own decor, had my family and friends help me set up, and we catered Porto's. There is a full kitchen with a stove/oven, prep area and sink as well if you're cooking yourself, we used the oven to warm up potato balls and stored drinks in the fridge and it worked out great. You can rent a cover for the kitchen if it's not your vibe. Here's some of the concerns I had before booking and how we overcame them: Concern: the venue is on the second story in a historic building and is only accessible by stairs. Solution: It is only one flight of stairs, and there is a break in the middle with ample room for a chair or bench if guests need a stopping point. I informed my guests of this ahead of time and had my husband help anyone who needed assistance, everyone was able to make it work. It was a little but rough carrying all of our own stuff up, but many hands made light work. Concern: there is only one bathroom for an event of nearly 90 people. Solution: Honestly, this was only an issue for us at the beginning of our event when people were arriving from far away places. Once the initial rush died out, there was never even a line for the bathroom. Concern: the space is very plain. Solution: The space does not have many bells and whistles, but I found it charming and rustic, and there's lots of opportunity to really make it as dressed up as you want with whatever theme you can think of. Also, the natural light from the windows on both sides of the building made things that much more appealing. Concern: there is no designated parking. Solution: the Electric Loft team was able to save some spaces directly in front for me and my set-up team, and then parking is open up and down the streets as well as at the nearby park. No one had any issues, save for some later arrivals as there was some kind of art event at another building nearby. There may be a little walking involved, but not so much that it made anything impossible. All in all, everyone thought it was a great spot and I've been recommending Electric Loft all over the place, and I'll continue to do so. Also shout out to The Splendor Co for my photo spot!

Great event space -- just a little on the warm side once the party got going. I would recommend.read more

The venue was beautiful and the owners were incredibly attentive and kind! The grass is well kept…read moreand the grounds overall were very nice. ALSO the workers/owners went out of their way in certain aspects that made our event and group feel special :)

Loved it! Owners were both nice and really went above and beyond within hosting our club event…read more They allowed us to go over as we were cleaning up and even let us borrow their heaters free of charge because she noticed it was cold.

My husband and I got married here on April 20, 2024. The rental process was smooth. The staff was…read morewelcoming. The venue is large and clean. It includes all tables and chairs. The restrooms have multiple stalls and are well maintained. The parking lot accommodates many guests. A bar area is available in the venue. The stage is big and nice for music entertainment. The kitchen is clean and has space to keep food cold. No ice maker available. Staff is onsite throughout the event. This venue is nice & affordable.

I was able to hold many events here at the Plummer Building through the City of San Dimas, Parks &…read moreRecreation. The staff is really accommodating and works really well to have the event run smoothly.

I love x2o and when I was looking for a place for my company holiday party, I naturally asked Mo if…read morewe could rent out the cafe. He pointed me to a private banquet hall in the same plaza and it turned out better than I could've imagined! Dedicated wait staff, surround sound speaker system, wireless connection to the big screen tv to play videos/slideshows and they had the tables set and some decor already out! The food is was incredible(as x2o always is) and somehow may be even better! They allowed me to store things in the fridge before the big night and helped served a special dessert and drinks that I brought in. Can't say enough about how well the party went and a huge thanks to Central!

We recently hosted a birthday party at this venue, and it exceeded all our expectations! The room…read moreitself was very spacious and the aesthetics were absolutely beautiful! Moe ensured that everything was the exact way that I requested and made the entire process so easy from start to finish. During the party, the staff was friendly, professional, and attentive. The food was delicious and there were plenty of options to satisfy everyone. Several of our guests even commented on how great everything tasted! Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone planning a special event.

This place is great for private party. Trent is responsive with communication and host are…read morewonderful service. We have a great time with our family and friends for our gender reveal and baby shower combined. Will come back for more future event.

100/10 will recommend this place. From emailing them to check out the place all the way until the…read moreday before my event, Brent was very responsive to my messages. The place was big enough for all my guests and bonus point is their backdrops. Andrew was our host. Very nice, very accommodating to all our requests. He even helped us carry our stuff, food, beverages from our cars. Organized the back for the food buffet. Helped us put our food in the chafing trays and put the ice and beverages in the cooler. I liked that he also talked to my daughter, the birthday girl. Our event was successful and most importantly stress free. Thank you Insta Party Spot San Dimas!

California Botanic Garden was absolutely beautiful! I loved exploring the different trails…read morethroughout the garden. There was so much nature and wildlife to enjoy along the way. We got to see bunnies, rabbits, turtles, and so many different types of birds. It was such a peaceful and beautiful experience being surrounded by nature. Whether you're looking for a relaxing nature walk, want to explore the trails, or enjoy a nice hike, this is a great place to visit. I definitely recommend coming here if you love nature and wildlife!

Claremont, CA This…read morebotanic garden has grown on me. There are so many varieties of California native plants and they do have a nursery that is usually open a few days a week but is closed for Summer and reopening in October, 2026. What I love about this property is the sprawling amount of walkway to take a nice walk. You'll find enough shade along the way but many parts are not shaded. The pathways are decomposed granite, concrete and or asphalt so it's like hiking in nature but without the dirt road or elevation gain. I also really love that it's not crowded here. It's also smack dab in the middle of nature so you will occasionally see wild animal poop on a path, cracks that have not been repaired, but none of that really bothers me. There are plenty of benches along the path and a restroom on one side of the property so plan accordingly. They used to have a nice gift shop here and novelties like hats, t shirts, children's toys, books are now displayed in a small outdoor kiosk near to where you check in. California Botanic Garden is a member of the American Horticultural Network of Gardens (AHS). So if you have an annual membership at one of the participating Gardens associated with AHS Gardens you automatically have access to visit all of the gardens in network, unlimited visits for no additional charge. It is nice being a member at one garden and having access to visit hundreds of gardens. Currently, 380 gardens participate in this Network throughout parts of United States and Territories of U.S.A., Canada, and Cayman Islands. https://ahsgardening.org/ahs-garden-network/ I copy and pasted the exerpt below from AI but it has been a treat to see the blooms and how they change color, specifically Native California Buckwheat which can be seen along many hills and roadsides in California. To observe how the plant changes and matures in different seasons is quite fascinating: "Native California Buckwheat flowers start out white (or pale pink/creamy) and transition through shades of orange, cinnamon, rust, and deep red-brown as they age and dry out into summer and fall. Flower Color Changes Fresh Blooms (Spring): Tiny clusters open up as bright, clean white or pale pink. Aging and Drying (Summer): As the weather heats up and soil dries, the petals shift into rusty orange, copper, and tan. Late Season (Fall/Winter): The spent flower heads mature into deep rust-red and chocolate brown tones across the hillsides." I truly enjoy seeing the change of colors on each visit, they are so bright and vibrant! Look for it, and you will find a lot of beauty in the varied California native plant foliage and blooms on this property. Visiting seasonally gives the best picture. For example, The 1000's of large Matilija poppies which resemble a crinkly giant sunny side up egg just finished peak bloom a few months ago. They will be back!

Tried to enter about noon on a Thursday after the front nine to get some food and drinks, but the…read moredoors were locked. Was told they were on lunch and to come back later. Really, closed for lunch???? Come on. They are separate from the golf course which has great staff and a beautiful course.

Attended and helped set up and breakdown an event this past weekend. Our event was reunion, we…read moregot bumped from Brookside in Pasadena because the Rose Bowl has the right to do so when a huge event is taking place simultaneously. So out we go to San Dimas, after the commute and winding through a residential neighborhood you'll find a nice facility with easy access. Regarding decor, I recommend bringing everything you need to create ambiance. You cannot affix anything to the walls so it's a blank canvas. Lighting seemed to be a good option, I wish we had more. They kept the room very bright, it would have been nice if our banquet manager showed us how to dim the lights. Most people were talking and catching up, so it was a small detail, but would have been easier on the eyes to not be brightly lit. You also have to bring in all your own equipment for music and video. They did help us set up our projector and laptop to a screen on the wall to show a slideshow video. Areas of improvement: The bar needed a second bartender to serve as the line was out the door to the bar. So the event planner, banquet manager should have planned for that based on the number of RSVPs. There was coffee and tea self service in the bar. They only had "to go" cups and fake creamer. This was a disappointment. Dessert was served on disposable styrofoam plate which seemed a little janky. What was very nice: The dinner was buffet, real plates and silverware and cloth napkins. Yay. The food selections were cheese platter, fruits for appy, then Tri-Tip (very good), chicken (didn't try) Veggie Lasagna (needed some color, didn't try), mashed potatoes, rice and assorted squash (squash was good). The staff was friendly, AC worked great as it was over 100 degrees outside. So we couldn't use the balcony. Bathroom and event space were clean. Overall a positive experience. Appreciated their hospitality. We were able to set up l(see bridal lounge to change clothes... for an additional fee) breakdown and get everything out in our allotted time.