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Activate Tustin

Activate Tustin

4.7
(98 reviews)
3.4 mi
Free parking
Walk-ins welcome

Extremely fun activity that is great for dates, family outings, and friendly hangouts. There are…read moremany challenge rooms, with each room having different themes. These games are designed for groups of 2 to 5 players. My husband and I visited, just the 2 of us, and we had a blast. We booked the 90 minute experience, which felt like the perfect amount of time to try out all of the games that we were interested in. Each person has to set up a profile with a player name. This can be done either at the facility or beforehand. Once you check in, everyone gets a tracking wristband that is used to scan into the challenge rooms and keep track of your score. The staff were very friendly and informative. We received a quick tour of the place before playing the games. There is a locker room to store your stuff, and a different wristband is used to access your assigned locker. Wearing comfortable sneakers and clothing is a must. A good chunk of the games will require moving around and being physically active. There is the perfect balance of dynamic games focusing on mental vs physical abilities. Most of the games are teambuilding games where we have to work together to complete the game levels. There are also some games where we can compete against each other. Some of my favorite rooms are Mega Grid, Portals, Strike, and Hoops. I highly recommend checking out this high-tech active gaming facility if you haven't yet. It is part of a large outdoor mall with many surrounding stores. Make sure to book the experience ahead of time to secure your spot.

This place was actually really fun! The downside is there's a limit of 5 people per room, which…read moredidn't really work well with our party of 6. We ended up having to split up into groups of 3/3. We also learned the hard way that a 4/2 split didn't work since the games wouldn't activate with just a 2 person group. I recommend wearing gym clothes cause you will be activate - they also have lockers for free to store your items. Time starts when you start your first game - so plan accordingly! Favorite rooms: Laser room and mega grid. Most games only last 1-2 minutes so there's not much of a wait time if there is another group inside. But time moves quickly!!! I would def. check out the reservation times and try to go at a time with less people (probably not really possible on weekends). Also, I came here pregnant and STILL had a great time!

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The Inconvenience Store

The Inconvenience Store

4.7
(18 reviews)
3.0 mi

What a cute little place for gift shopping. This place has a great selection of just odd stuff. it…read moreis cute and clean and the service is very nice. Most of the items are from Japan and they have stuff I had not seen before. They had a little Toto lighter which I loved as I have a Toto at home (it is a toilet, made in Japan and has a washlet.) They also have stickers and tee shirts and hats, they have lots of hats. I bought one for my son in law. The prices are fair for the area. We really did love the service. It is not a place I would go to often, but it is adorable and worth a visit. We had a great time there, just looking at all the stuff. It was not at all busy when we were there and check out was super easy. So, if you are nearby stop there. It is not a must see, but it is cute.

Love the store but service 0/5…read more My friend and I had stopped by this shop after taking pictures at Booth by Bryant to take a look around. This shop is very nicely organized and aesthetic, however, the lady at the cash register who might be the owner did not greet us or anything, and seemed very bothered by us just walking in. There are some colorful crates in the back part of the store that my friend wanted to take pictures with, so I asked the cashier first if it would be okay to do so, since I had noticed that she already looked upset, and she said "yes and thank you for asking first since some people don't even ask" and I had also purchased a $40 hat prior to asking. I take a few pictures of my friend and as we're looking at them some customers walk in and are taking a look around and we scooted to the corner so they can shop. As soon as they left the cashier comes up to us with so much attitude saying "you guys need to get out when customers come in, if you guys are doing this they can't shop." when we literally were no where in the way of the customers. The last thing my friend and I wanted was to make her upset, which is why we asked permission first and purchased an item so we could stay longer in the store. But, the lack of customer service and passive aggressive tone was what makes us not want to shop here anymore. A simple "if customers come in I would appreciate if you guys step aside for them to shop" (which we did either way) in the beginning when I first asked for permission would've been nice instead of telling us to "get out" after I had already purchased something.

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Balboa Fun Zone Arcade

Balboa Fun Zone Arcade

4.3
(26 reviews)
4.5 mi

I'd give this place more than 5 stars if I could. The games are fun, and we came home with a bunch…read moreof prizes, but the people that work there are really the reason we come back when we visit for Spring Break every year. Justin and the other young man behind the counter are so incredibly friendly and talk to you as if you're a visitor, not a paying customer, which is incredible to me given the location and sheer number of people who pass through the arcade every day. Justin was cheering on our kids on as they played games and celebrating with us when we won... and then incredibly patient when those same kids took about an hour to decide on what prizes they would choose with their tickets. I'm always a bit hesitant to visit the overly touristed, typical beach spots when we're on vacation, but we always make a point to come here when we're in the area. Other pros to the arcade include seeing that the staff are frequently out cleaning the games and machines, and a good variety of games for such a small place. I always recommend that people stop in when they go to Newport pier, so I may as well recommend here on Yelp as well!

Came in to check things out and it was really crowded!!…read more They have plenty of games and lots of games that dispense tickets to redeem prizes. The prices of the credit vary on amount and it can get quite expensive, the prizes are not worth the credit we spend but that isn't the point of the prizes. Also you get a reusable card which I think if you come often to make sure to bring it and just refill the amount to waive the new card activation fee. We didn't get to stay long to play the games we wanted since it was crowded and the game we wanted was pretty popular. Would like to try again next time and will bring our card for a refill!

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Arcade courtyard
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Sherman Library & Gardens

Sherman Library & Gardens

4.5
(469 reviews)
3.7 mi

LOVELY and well maintained garden! I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. We were fortunate to visit…read morewhen they had the mosaic sculptures featured throughout too, which was an added bonus. I loved seeing the sculpture that will be at Burning Man this year. The garden is on the smaller size for a botanical garden (some stuff was under maintenance while we were there) but the gardens were impeccable. My favorite part was all the dahlias. Stunning! Your entry ticket ($12 for adults) also includes admission to the library, which had a bonsai area and some fun history. We were able to easily find free parking nearby. All the staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the work. I definitely recommend this spot! Such a beautiful, relaxing space.

They're open in limited capacity so it's not going to take longer than an hour to tour the grounds…read more Parking was $6.50 Not sure when construction finishes but it shouldnt take long because we spoke to someone there who said the city will want to expedite construction to open the restaurant. Beautiful still. We came the day before Mother's Day for the rose show. Looking forward to coming back when construction completes because at $5 admission that is kind of a rip for how much is there. It took us longer because I recognized someone at the rose show and my son is really into plants but for an average person I'd say 30-45 min is really how much is there right now until they finish the remodel

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7/16/25 Life is fleeting....
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626 Night Market OC

626 Night Market OC

3.4
(665 reviews)
3.3 mi
•$$

This year's 6 to 6 event at the Orange County Fairgrounds seem to have less vendors both on the…read morefood side and on the product side. The plus side this time around is that they have a completely covered area to eat your food. Picnic benches are laid out with a full awning. Parking is still great. Prices have gone up for both the tickets and parking so be prepared to pay $15 for parking and $15 to get inside. Services dependent on what vendor you buy your food from some will accommodate the request and others will not. Of course if there's no accommodation to the customer, they've lost my business.

So FoodieLand acquired 626 Night Market in October 2025 and this was my first time visiting since…read morethe new corporate ownership. [Parking]: $15 per vehicle for on-site parking just to enter the OC Fair & Event Center. [Admission]: Our party purchased the same-day tickets and paid a $16 per person entry fee. [What to expect]: The market was approximately half food vendors and half arts / crafts / gift vendors. There were solid craft and gift vendors, but not too many art vendors. The food was extremely overpriced ... a simple appetizer = at least $15+ & a filling meal = at least $25. The only real positive? There was a mahjong area that offered free lessons. The performance stage was alright. [Food]: Our party ended up getting only 6 pieces of soup dumplings (aka XLB) from Dumpling Dream for $14 and a cup of gelatea from Boutcha for $7.20 (one of the most affordable and best item to get at the market). [Conclusion]: If I ever come back to 626 Night Market, I would probably stick with the Arcadia location as parking is free and the admission fee is slightly cheaper. I am still having a hard time digesting the fact that getting into the market cost $30+ before even buying any food if I come here alone and I would also need to spend another $25+ just to feel like I had eaten a legit meal. I am good with this one-and-done visit.

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Hello Pottery

Hello Pottery

4.4
(421 reviews)
2.7 mi
•$$

We celebrated my daughter's birthday at Hello Pottery, and it was such a wonderful experience! The…read morestaff were friendly, patient, and very helpful with the kids. Everyone had so much fun painting their own pottery, and it was a unique and memorable party activity. The studio was clean, well-organized, and the party ran smoothly from start to finish. My daughter and her friends loved it, and the finished pieces will be a special keepsake from the celebration.

First time here and we will probably go back to Color Me Mine next time. Booked a party of 6 kids,…read moreand paid the $60 deposit. When we arrived, they told me there is also a mandatory 18% gratuity. First, that is legally supposed to be disclosed clearly and in advance which it was not. The kids picked out their paint colors and then we found out that your location was out of (six) different colors that they wanted and they had to settle for less appealing options. The attendants were slow to replenish the paint and acted like it was an inconvenience, even though they were getting a "mandatory gratuity". They could have been nicer and more friendly. One of the colors they "replenished" was not the same color as we got at the beginning even though we asked for the same color # and the attendant even checked the # to make sure, and one of the kids ending up having two different colors of paint in one section of her ceramic piece that she was really disappointed about. When we asked the attendant how we could fix it, she said she didn't know and literally walked away mid-conversation to help someone else. She clearly did not care about our party once we sat down. My bill was almost $300 and the mandatory gratuity was $49.32 which was absolutely not worth the service we got. I doubt we would come back to your store since we never had this issue at Color Me Mine.

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Small Fluid Bear
Small Fluid Bear
IG: happyfoodietown
IG: happyfoodietown
Had so much fun doing this bear keychain, would highly recommend this place! Thank you so much Rose for your help!

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Had so much fun doing this bear keychain, would highly recommend this place! Thank you so much Rose for your help!
Tanaka Farms

Tanaka Farms

4.2
(1.5k reviews)
2.7 mi
•$$

Friendly staff and they have created a wonderful agriculture…read moreexperience for people to enjoy.

Even without visiting during one of Tanaka Farms' scheduled activities, we still had such a great…read moreexperience! Admission was only $6 per person, and children under 2 are free, which makes it an affordable outing for families. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They answered our questions and gave us information about the farm. The barn is on the smaller side, but there were still plenty of animals to see, including ponies, goats, chickens, and sheep. Outside, we also saw a turkey, horses, cows, and a pig. We visited around 11:30 a.m. on a Friday, and at one point we had the entire barn to ourselves, which made it especially enjoyable with our little one. Storytime for little ones is offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. After visiting the animals, we explored the produce market and were impressed by the variety. They had fresh fruits and vegetables, delicious pastries, breads, jams, and lots of other tasty snacks to browse. If it's your first visit, I'd recommend going during one of their scheduled activities so you can experience the tractor ride as well. There was plenty of parking, and I appreciated that they had a changing table available for babies and toddlers, which made the visit even more family-friendly. Overall, it was a relaxing, low-key outing that's perfect for families with young children. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back to experience more of what Tanaka Farms has to offer!

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