Baila Baila

My first time here and it won't be my last! Loved the intimate space while watching one of my all…read moretime favorite female singers, Jonatha Brooke. The room is normally set up for sales but when a show is on the calendar the staff quickly clears it to set up the chairs for the audience. Since their first impromptu show back in 1968, McCabe's has been hosting the finest in folk, bluegrass, Americana, world music and more. It can accommodate 150-seats and is one of the best listening rooms in the world. The sound engineer was spot at this performance. Most of performers will play one of the guitars for sale here which helps keep this amazing shop going. *Located just off the 405 freeway @Centinela on Pico Blvd *Plenty of street parking (meters) *A few restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite to eat before or after a show. *Guitar lessons available *FYI purchase show tickets online. You will get receive a confirmation email telling you that your name will be on a list at the door (you will not get physical tickets)

I want to be fair here, because this is really a story about two very different visits…read more The first time I came in, I worked with Barry, and he was fantastic. I had never bought a guitar in my life and barely knew what questions to ask. He sat down with me, pulled close to ten guitars off the wall, and played every single one so I could actually hear the differences for myself. He never once rushed me or made me feel like a clueless beginner taking up his time (great player btw!) By the time I walked out I had fallen for the shop and found the exact guitar I wanted, a Taylor 114ce. I was so excited that I could not wait to come back the next day to buy it. I had also planned to sign up for lessons there. The next day is why I'm writing this. Barry wasn't in, and the guy working the guitar repair counter helped me instead. He acted like I was a massive inconvenience from the second I walked up. The store was nearly empty at the time, just one woman trying out a guitar in the back and another customer making conversation up front, both of whom were perfectly friendly when I chatted with them for a minute. The guitar I wanted was a floor model with two deep scratches gouged into the front, the kind that do not buff out, plus a pickguard worn down from being played constantly. It was still priced like it was brand new. When I asked if anything could be done about the price, he went to check and came back offering fifty dollars off. I asked if he could come down to seven hundred and he flatly said no, though he said he could throw in strings. All of it came wrapped in the same cold attitude, like I was lucky he was even bothering with me. I decided to leave and went to another shop that had the exact same guitar, brand new and so pristine it clearly had never been played. I did not even think to ask for a discount because it was in perfect condition, but they gave me one anyway and knocked ten percent off without me saying a word. On top of that they set me up with a stand, a tuner, a capo, a handful of picks, strings, and even a hat, and discounted those accessories too. They were thrilled to help the entire time. I bought my first guitar there and booked my first lesson there too, and I walked out feeling exactly the way you should feel buying your first instrument. So if you go to McCabe's and you get Barry, you will understand why this place has the reputation it does. He was the reason I almost became a customer for life. There was also a gentleman there both days who I believe may have been the manager. The second day he gave me a quick hello and then stepped into the back right as I pulled the guitar down to start the process. I have no idea whether he picked up on how that interaction was going, but I really wish he had been out front for it, because a ready and excited first-time buyer walking out empty handed could have been saved. If this somehow gets back to Barry, thank you for helping me find my first guitar.

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I highly recommend Mike if you're looking for an experienced DJ to bring the crowd to their feet at…read moreany wedding. He was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn't be happier with his services. He is a professional, tall, trusting, dapper man and is very accommodating and attentive to what the bride and groom want played at their wedding. Mike is an experienced DJ who frequently plays at LA bars, clubs, restaurants, namely Wurstkuche. His equipment is top notch and you can trust him to be ready to go once he arrives at your venue. He also has a popping SoundCloud page you should check out if you need more convincing. We met with him one many months before our wedding and came out very confident with our choice. Our wedding crowd had a mix of people in their teens, 20s, 30s, 50s, 60s, etc. so we knew we needed a balanced mix to cater to everyone. Since Mike is a pro he navigated that really well on our big day. The seniors had their salsa/ballroom music, and the kids had their modern/90s hip hop, edm, pop jams. Overall everyone was on their feet most of the night and had a great time. Now he's booked for my sister-in-law's wedding later this year. Can't wait to dance to the tunes of DJ Exxxplosivo again!

In our current pandemic zeitgeist, we must make the choice to party responsibly at home. What's the…read moresuperior way to party at home? With a Zoom DJ set by the legendary Exxxplosivo. I hired Mike to DJ my Zoom birthday party last weekend and it was a non-stop blast from beginning to end. It brought me such joy to watch my friends dancing the night away to Mike's perfectly curated musical stylings. Truly the best birthday gift to see everyone letting loose in fun outfits, drinking cocktails, and taking a break from reality for a couple hours. A few friends were initially skeptical of a Zoom dance party, but it only took them a song or two to get in the groove and realize it's a totally fun experience. Exxxplosivo is your guaranteed guy for a party-in-place good time.

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Confié en esta banda después de que me confirmaron que la fecha de mi evento estaba asegurada…read more Incluso les hice seguimiento, y me reafirmaron que todo estaba apartado. Días después, me dijeron que cometieron un error y que la fecha ya no estaba disponible. Esto me dejó buscando reemplazo a última hora. La comunicación fue deficiente y no sentí que asumieran responsabilidad por el inconveniente causado. No los recomendaría a nadie que busque un servicio confiable. Tu evento merece algo mejor. English: I trusted this band after they confirmed my event date was secured. I even followed up, and they reassured me it was reserved. Days later, they told me they made a mistake and the date was no longer available. This left me scrambling to find a replacement at the last minute. Communication was poor, and I didn't feel they took accountability for the inconvenience caused. I would not recommend them to anyone looking for dependable service. Your event deserves better.

I hired La Aurora for my dad's 70th birthday party this past weekend and I am very glad I did…read more They arrived early to set up and changed into matching outfits afterwards. I contacted them through yelp asking for videos of them playing and they referred me to their website. I appreciated being able to see them play before hiring them. The group plays very well together and brings great energy to the party.

Lessons By Drew

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I've been working with DREW for the past six months and have learned more in that time than I have…read morethe past 40 years. Part of that has to do with having the bandwidth to practice consistently - a little bit every day. More importantly, DREW's teaching style lines well with my learning style - he's extremely patient and communicates with precision and clarity; his instruction sheets (which I laminate and keep in a binder) are equally clear and helpful. I find all the lessons fit together in a way that continually reinforces the theory and techniques learned along the way.

Booking through the phone number was quick and easy. Drew…read moreis an incredible guitar teacher. Part of his focus was to push me to define my motivation, so he could focus on the things I really wanted to learn. He tailored the lesson to my beginning guitar level, but also encouraged me to discover things I didn't think I could accomplish. He doesn't give hollow praise or tell you you're awesome when you're not, which I appreciate, but he makes you feel secure and encouraged to try even if you make mistakes (Which is all part of the process!), and soon you're making progress faster than you originally thought you could! He clearly has lots of experience teaching guitar and is very knowledgable about music theory if you want to learn it. That said, he can put all theory and technical jargon aside if you want; he completely customizes your guitar lesson to your goals. The lessons never feel rushed and I can achieve higher levels of play without feeling stressed and I highly recommend him to be your guitar teacher!

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We had the Pac Men MC and play for our wedding reception and everyone LOVED them! They are great…read morewith the crowd and getting everyone up and dancing and our guests of all ages really enjoyed it - and everyone also loved their spandex costumes ;-) Ray also put up with all of my questions beforehand and was great about checking in with us up until the big day. Seriously - highly recommend and LOVE these guys. Thanks for making our wedding memorable. --Andrea

A+ band with A+ Service! and A+ Performance, HIGHLY recommend!!!! I hired the Pac-Men for my son's…read more80s themed party. Had interviewed 10 potential 80s bands and chose the Pac-Men based on how easy they were to deal with from the very first call and their prompt follow-up. We were going to have a big party of 220 people and there are so many things that stress you out/worry you before that big day and I did not want the band to be one of them. Throughout the entire process, their primary contact (and head singer I might add) Ray was professional, courteous, and had excellent follow-up on every question that I had. He put me at ease the whole time. For the night of the performance, the band was high energy, brought their A game, and all of our guests LOVED the band and their performance.

Cabeza de Vaca Cultural Dance School

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I'm very proud to be a part of the group . Both instructors have encourage me along the way. They…read moreeven have gone out of their way to meet Up for extra practices to help clean up work. Coming here and being part of the group is like having an extended part of a family. I would definitely recommend to friends .

Went in with high hopes at the time they told me to show up, 1 hour and a half later and nothing…read more I'll just drive to east LA next time

Santa Monica Conservatory of Music

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This is a review for the camp only. Some things to know if you put your child in their camp. I…read moredon't usually like to post negative reviews but I do want other parents to know about the following things so they can be aware. 1) On their camp advertisements they mention instruction in many different instruments. What isn't specified is that they only have a couple different instruments to learn on if your child does not own that instrument themselves. So unless your kid has their own Oboe, Cello, Flute etc they can't get lessons. I think they have guitar and violin on hand. Thus, i would not recommend this place for a summer intro to an instrument unless you own said instrument or you double check they have your instrument ahead of time. They will say it's on the paperwork the child needs to bring their own instrument but they don't send you that paperwork until the night before camp starts. 2) They watch a movie every single day. I don't think any parent wants their kid watching tv every day at a camp they pay good money for. Why not have other activities for the kids for breaks from music? Maybe Let them run around in the park longer, or play some games, or talk amongst themselves and make a friend. Another note about the movie watching -- they show the kids PG13 movies. And if your kid isn't allowed to watch PG13 movies they will sit your chilld with the much younger children and watch a disney movie or cartoon. This is not great for those kids 7-11 whose parents may not want their kids watching PG13 movies but also don't want their kid to feel humiliated watching cartoons with much younger kids and not being around their peers in their age group. When my child was there, there were no kids ages 13 and up so it was baffling to me that they were catering to the kids whose parents allowed their young children to watch PG-13 movies.

We are lucky to have SM Conservatory as a resource for our kids…read more I have experienced nothing short of excellent customer service, from the director to the front desk staff to the instructor. When I sit on the couch waiting to pick up my son, I hear laughter, enthusiasm, singing and of course music. It warms my soul. My son loved 3rd grade chorus (and the complimentary bus shuttle is a huge plus for kids and parents!). We are currently taking private flute lessons with Sierra - so far so good! She is patient, kind and helping my son make the ever important first step, a sound! The school music program is great but with so many children my son needs extra one-on-one instruction and this business fits the bill. Looking into the musical theater next ... to be continued!

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Annenberg Community Beach House has a great location and concept, but our experience was mixed. I…read morecame here with my daughter hoping for a relaxing afternoon of sun and pool time, and while it has potential, there were several limitations that made it less enjoyable than expected. Timing really matters here. It is best to come during off hours if you want any chance of getting a lounge chair to set your belongings down or take a break. When it is busy, seating is very limited and can get crowded quickly. The pool itself is not ideal for young children or anyone expecting a gradual entry. There is no graded or zero-depth entrance. Instead, you enter via a ladder directly into about four feet of water, with a rope separating this area from the deeper section. This setup may be fine for confident swimmers, but it felt less family-friendly than anticipated. Conversely, if you are looking to swim laps, this is not a lap pool. It is purely recreational. The changing and bathroom area is very open, and the showers offer no privacy. The shower water was also quite cold, which was not especially comfortable, particularly for kids. If you are expecting enclosed changing rooms or warm showers, this may be disappointing. Parking is public street parking only, paid at meters, which adds another layer of planning and cost. Overall, while the beach house is in a beautiful spot and can be enjoyable under the right circumstances, the lack of amenities, limited seating, and less-than-ideal pool and changing facilities make it hard to fully relax or recommend, especially for families with young children.

Cardboard Yacht Regatta at Annenberg Beach house pool What a…read moredelight. You make a cardboard boat and enter contest race at the pool annually

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3.9

(93 reviews)

Awesome place to swim! Reasonable rates especially for Santa Monica residents. Have also taken…read moreadult classes and they are pretty descent. Above all, super clean and well organized

The staff are friendly, the facilities are clean and well maintained, the rates are very reasonable…read moreand the water aerobics classes are fun. I've met some very smart and kind people here, and it's family friendly.

The Electric Voyage - Marina Del Rey

4.9

(44 reviews)

What a perfect afternoon out on the Marina. This experience was literally turnkey. Our boat arrived…read moreon the dot at our scheduled departure time. We were given a quick overview of the boat mechanics and safety equipment and boating etiquette. The boat was fully stocked with soft drinks and a phenomenal charcuterie that we were able to arrange as an "add on" and decorated for our friends birthday. This was a seamless and top notch experience. Adriana and her team clearly know what they are doing and are completely dialed in to make your day putting around the Marina as effortless as possible. You will not be sorry and should not hesitate to book your trip with The Electric Voyage.

Electric Voyage accomodated us on short notice with smiles and a beautiful boat. I can't give them…read morecredit for the perfect weather, but they absolutely gave us the perfect environment to enjoy it in. We've never cruised Marina Del Rey before, it's Great!

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The nicest staff, great deals, and a fantastic, budget-friendly way to enjoy a beautiful day!…read more Definitely a hidden gemand must do!

Loved this place. It was fun, easy to navigate and the whole process was smooth. None of us fell in…read morethe water. The harbor is safe and the boats were slow and alert so it was safe when we brought our kids. We got two hours and I purchased the sunset time so the water was absolutely beautiful. It was calm. It did not lead out into the ocean so there was no nonsense lol. I'll be back

Santa Monica Music Camp

4.7

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If you are serious about your child's music education and are contemplating this camp, please read…read moreon. We had been excitedly about the Santa Monica Music Camp for my almost 6 year-old son, but the reality turned out to be far different from what was advertised. Before the camp, we as parents were asked to complete a form to indicate the child's instrument. I selected keyboard/piano because that's what my son had been playing since he was younger, and I thought this week at the camp would be a great opportunity for him to hone his existing piano skills. However, I found out later in the week that my son had actually been playing guitar, completely different from what I had signed him up. The problem lies in non-disclosure about the switch of music instrument from their advertisement materials or pre-camp forms. In *none* of the forms does it state that your child might play a completely different instrument than the one that the parent had indicated. I wrote to the director but received no response. One staff told me "whatever instrument the child wants to play, they can play that." One staff member pointed to the language on the website that the child can experience all sorts of instrument as the reason that they don't need to inform parents if the child switches the instrument than the one for which the parent had signed the child up. The staff do not ensure that each child plays 3 hours of music, as advertised: What drew us to this place is that on the advertisement, it states "your child will enjoy playing music 3 hours". This sounded incredible since many of us parents needed to cajole our kid to practice their instruments at home. But, what one staff member informed me was that, "if you child does not feel like playing the instrument, we don't make them play the instrument." Okay, I understand that it can be difficult to encourage a reluctant child to play an instrument, but there seems to be general lack of effort to encourage reluctant children to engage, to actual play music. I was told that if the child walks away during rehearsal, the staff will just let the child walk away and do other things. When I asked, "then it is possible that they could learn nothing because they are not practicing?" The staff responded, "Ma'am, this is a camp. If you want your child to learn something, you should sign up for our individual lessons." I was dismayed at the attitude of the staff member who kept emphasizing that this is a *camp*, effectively asking me to not have much expectation of what my child would learn from the music camp. It seems that they do not pay much attention to the learning objectives of the campers, unless we sign up for individual lessons. Recital: The music camp touts itself for the end-of-the-week recital. However, you need to be aware that your child might not be in the recital. First of all, no audience is allowed at the recital. Second, after the recital, along with the videos of the recital that the staff sends out, the staff email states that "If your child is not featured in the instrument recital, it is because THEY made the personal decision to opt out. We did not want to force any kids to participate if they did not want to." This needs to be made transparent and known to the parents *before* the recital and in the advertisement materials. Other things that I wished I had known before signing up for Santa Monica music camp: --Early care and late care/ AM-PM care (before 9 and after 3pm) It currently costs $10/hour. Sounds great and affordable. However, early and late care is literally TV-care! They have a large television area where the TV is on with a bunch of seats around it. And I see the early care kids all sitting around the television, with little engagement from the staff. Late care? Same thing. It should be renamed "TV-care." --General level of disorganization: The school makes a binder for every child. My child's binder was missing the first day, and no one knows what happened to it. I was promised that his re-made binder would have music sheets in it. However, the whole week went by without any music sheets. Overall, the reality is a far cry from the advertisement. Unfortunately, my son did not learn much from this experience. Even though it was one week, it was one week of precious time lost. If you have a child on the younger side (5,6,7), I do not recommend this camp for the reasons above. They seems to be understaffed to teach the instruments, and some (not all) staff do not seem to have the motivation to help re-direct the younger children. There were some staff member who tried to address my concerns, such as David, which I appreciate. However, there were other staff members who unfortunately do not have any expectations or goals for our children.

My son has been going to Santa Monica Music Camp for the last 3 years and loves it. He doesn't…read morewant to do any other camps. They have so much fun playing their music and learning theory in a fun and relaxed environment. They really get to enjoy learning music and playing their instruments without the stress and pressure of school. He is already looking forward to going again this summer. I love the added bonus of him getting so much extra Cello practice in. I barely have to bug him to practice over the summer! I highly recommend this camp if you have a child interested in music.

Tongva Park

(153 reviews)

Amazing park with Summer Concerts. This is a really nice…read morevenue and if you're in the area, such as going to Chez Jay Restaurant or the Santa Monica pier you should definitely check it out. Excellent . If you're in the area, I definitely would check this out. It's very close to the Santa Monica pier

We visited this park as part of an event with Active SGV. I loved how the environment was so…read moreserene, clean, and well manicured. We were there in the early mid-morning and listened to a talk about the watershed preservation. I was impressed with how clean everything was and most especially the restroom. They were super clean, well maintained, and well lit. Me and my daughter felt safe. I was surprised to note that when we returned later in the day that there is an attendant available to answer questions or provide support. This place is a winner in my book.

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4.6

(44 reviews)

I have never had a better birthday experience in my eight years of raising my daughter. ArtZone was…read morepure magic from beginning to end, and Giselle is truly one in a million. We had a family loss the week of my daughter's 8th birthday, so I came into the party scattered -- I forgot plates, platters, and honestly half the things parents normally remember. Giselle stepped in and covered everything with so much grace and kindness. She didn't just help; she went above and beyond in a way I will never forget. The space itself is incredible. Giselle hosted the kids through the most thoughtful art activities, and every child went home with at least three creative projects. You can feel her purpose in the way she runs her studio. As she shared her story about being an adventurous child who loved the outdoors, it became so clear that she has created a space where children can truly thrive. It's not just a venue; it's an experience. The environment is unique, warm, imaginative, and filled with details that clearly come from someone who genuinely loves what she does. My daughter and all her friends are already asking to go back and arrange playdates there -- the play area alone is unlike anything else in the neighborhood. The party was incredibly affordable for the value we received, and worth every single penny. ArtZone is a Gem - Highly recommended

Amazing and nothing negative to say. My child attending a…read moreday camp and she can't wait to go back. The owner Giselle has literally thought of everything to keep kids funny engaged and entertained. Come check it out and you're child will love you for it.

Ecole Claire Fontaine

4.9

(33 reviews)

We have been at this school for 4 years between our 2 boys and absolutely love it. I wish it went…read morethrough elementary school.

We've had three of our kids attend Ecole Claire Fontaine over the last five years. The teachers and…read morefaculty are incredibly charming and knowledgeable -- and some have been there for literal decades, which is really special when it comes to early childhood education. That kind of consistency makes such a difference. The language immersion has been fantastic, especially for our youngest. And it wouldn't be an honest review without mentioning the meals. The food the kids are served is honestly out of this world -- all organic breakfast, snacks, lunch, and goûter. Lunch itself is four standout courses, which still blows my mind for a preschool. The last thing I'll mention is the family community. We've made great friends, and it truly feels like a village.

World Groove Summer Camp