This is such a gorgeous pocket of nature to get away from life for a while! There's so many places…read moreto go explore, people are really respectful for the most part so there's not trash on the trails, even people who bring their kids don't let them run around screaming like in some places. Nature is very much respected. It's also absolutely gorgeous! There's little Creeks, tiny waterfalls, the nature preserve itself is stunning, they have an area set up just for little birds to come visit that is beyond adorable, the birds you can come up to you! Well at least they did with us. I've also been to several weddings here, it's a really nice venue. Especially if people put lights up and have a dusk wedding OMG Parking is free, cheaper than therapy, wonderful break from the rat race. This is by far my favorite place in Orange County to just unplug.

Amazing hikes with the whole family…read more Very fun and chill hikes that cross a nice little steam in several areas.

Make sure to get there early! Fills up on weekends. Make sure you have an adventure pass, $5 for…read moreday pass at REI or whatever sporting store or borrow one for free from your library. We arrived at 6:30a on a Saturday and still ended up parking along the road about 0.4 miles away. Or (if available) valet for $20 with the shop. Has decent pit toilets and porta potties. It's a good starting point for Mt Wilson hiking loops (about 14 miles) or shorter trips to the nearby campgrounds or waterfalls.

Come early if you want good parking. I recommend getting a day pass or the adventure pass before…read morearriving. The $5 day pass can be purchased at REI. We arrived around 8am and had to park down the hill, about a 10 min walk to the start of the trail. The hike to the waterfall took about 1 hour, or 2 hours round trip. If you're not fond of getting your shoes wet, this trail has four stream crossings. The rocks are slippery, so a hiking pole may come in handy. The trail has plenty of shade, which I love. It's a fairly easy hike for first timers. The area is very green and you can spot cabins along the trail.

We just had our wedding at the Vintage Rose this past weekend, and I have nothing but great things…read moreto say about it. Initially, I was worried about the time frame with the wedding coordinator prior to the wedding, but Lily who was ours was great! She was attentive the whole wedding day and made sure to ask about all the small details prior. I was also worried about music, but DJ Larry was amazing! My husband and I wanted mostly Spanish music and he delivered all the genres we wanted plus more. My family mentioned multiple times that our wedding was one of the most enjoyable weddings they have been to.

The vintage rose was the perfect fit for me and my wife. We had our amazing coordinator. Lily put…read moretogether an absolutely beautiful venue specialize for our taste. We had 120 guests and had plenty of space for a dance floor and the vendors in the back we went with the Mexican style dish for our guest and it was extremely good. They did a great job at keeping us on track and in the moment for the entire wedding. The DJ did an amazing job at keeping our crowd, upbeat, and catered the music to our style. I couldn't recommend this place enough!

Been at least 15 years since I last stayed here…read more Property still looks the same on the outside. Nothing fancy. Checkin was a breeze. Front desk staff was friendly. Pros: Clean rooms Comfortable beds Clean exterior Free parking Free breakfast ,standard continental Free wifi Microwave and fridge in room. AC in room worked very well Cons Toilet would run continuously after flushing. Had to wiggle the handle to make it stop Small TV's in room, 32 inch. Rooms a bit dated. Could use a refresh/updates Road noise is noticeable since hotel is near fwy Overall stay was good. I would stay here again

Friendly service and clean rooms…read more Only thing is you could still hear outside like there was a crack in the door, but otherwise, it's located in a quiet neighborhood. Elevator was broken but got fixed within the day. Complimentary breakfast was definitely a draw for me picking the place; although, the hours are a bit limited: 6 AM - 9 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10AM on weekends. I had to force myself to get up early just to catch the end of breakfast hour before going back to sleep and waking back up for check out time at 12 PM. Decent breakfast spread with mix of hot and cold items (eggs, tortilla, sausage, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, pastries, breads ) and accoutrements of sauces/toppings to choose from. There's no shuttle service available, so I would recommend renting a car. They have free onsite parking, and there's a shopping center next door with lots of eateries to choose from. Other amenities include pool and gym. Overall, good lodging in a safe and quiet neighborhood.

Just had my wedding yesterday and Dan was amazing! He was very easy to work with. Very professional…read moreand friendly. He made our ceremony amazing. A lot of our guest liked what he said. I would definitely recommend him!

Dan officiated my nieces' wedding and did an amazing job. He was super easy to work with,…read moreaccommodating, and prompt. His vows were exactly what we wanted, not too short not too long. He asks questions and tailors to your requests. His price was reasonable and he came prepared. I would highly recommend Dan!!

I have so much good things to say about The Vow Keeper & our experience…read more My husband found Charlotte to marry us, when we decided a week before our anniversary to elope. They made the entire process comfortable, seamless, fun and very memorable. The ceremony was incredibly meaningful to us. Charlotte conducted the ceremony with so much love and good energy. Larry, her husband/photographer, and Charlotte both took pictures and we really loved how well they captured our elopement and time together. We also unexpectedly received a beautiful and sentimental gift after the ceremony. We feel incredibly blessed and lucky to have found an amazing person to marry us and be a part of our journey/story. They helped foster and create some of the most cherished memories of our lives. Thank you so much Charlotte & Larry for our elopement!

Charlotte was an absolute dream to work with and the highlight of our intimate elopement! My…read morehusband and I were planning a small ceremony in Joshua Tree, and since I was 8 months pregnant and working with a tight timeline, we needed someone highly organized and flexible. Charlotte delivered and exceeded every expectation. We chose the Earth Based Crystal Ceremony, and her commitment to customizing every single detail, from incorporating our unique love story and faith journey, to honoring our parents and seamlessly blending our children made the entire ceremony feel incredibly deep and personal. She took time and care to get the tone exactly right, ensuring it was sincere, tear-jerking, and perfectly focused on our spiritual foundation. She handled all the filing quickly and was a calming, professional presence on the day. If you are looking for an officiant who is organized, compassionate, and can create a truly custom, unforgettable ceremony that speaks directly to your heart, look no further than Charlotte! Highly, highly recommend!

The love builders were absolutely AMAZING!!! My husband and I chose to have both Jaryn and Woodrow…read moredo our ceremony together and it was everything we wanted. Humor, love, seriousness, professional... all of it! They executed our love story flawlessly and accurately based on the meeting together and our questionnaire. I honestly loved everything about them and their whole vibe. It 100% matched us and our wedding. And to top it off, They took the paperwork and completed the final step of sending it all in! Another thing, we DIDN'T have to worry about on our wedding night. Thank you so much Jaryn and Woodrow with the love builders. They were amazing!

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! My husband & I are so happy that we chose Love Builders…read moreas our officiants. Not only did they officiate our wedding, but we also did premarital counseling with them leading up to our special day. Counseling was an amazing experience to have together as a couple and helped us understand one another better. The ceremony script they crafted was absolutely beautiful, heartwarming and even had a touch of humor which we loved! Our guests gushed about the ceremony and loved every single second of it. We received so many compliments on the ceremony, I lost count! The process from beginning to end was so smooth and we trusted Jaryn & Woodrow every step of the way and they exceeded our expectations. We can't recommend their services enough! They are also so sweet and wonderful people to work with