We were looking for a venue that felt natural and classic and the Garner House was just that. The…read morehistoric nature of the house added an extra nostalgic route 66 charm to our wedding that made it feel feel like home. The intimate size of the property worked perfectly for our smaller wedding and being able to add certain rental spaces helped us tailor the property to fit our needs. Shelly and all of the staff at the Garner House were all so incredibly kind and helpful through the process. They have great teamwork which really reflects in how smooth of a process this ended up being. In the chaos of wedding planning, this was one of the easier parts. We absolutely recommend picking the Garner House as a place to celebrate your forever!

Claremont heritage does a Claremont home tour every October. I took my BF, who was over the moon…read morewith the mid century modern homes. It's 50$ per person and we got to see 7 homes from 10am-4pm. I was thinking about going to a home tour in palm springs, but the prices were sky high We can't wait to go again next year!

We had our son's high school graduation party there and it was fantastic. Up until the event date,…read moreAbraham was professional, friendly and efficient with the planning of the food and space. All of our friends were impressed with the amount of space that accommodated about 120 guests. Plenty of room for sitting and dancing. All of the staff were so very attentive to all of our needs. Also, the food was delicious and we appreciated the flexibility in being able to bring our own desserts. We didn't have to decorate so much because the atmosphere was party ready. Thank you to the all of the staff for helping us create such a memorable experience for our family!

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.

Beautiful location in Upland for special events. However it is located in a busy intersection so…read morethe noise level outside is pretty loud from all the vehicles driving by. Keep that in mind if you are having an outdoor event - you will need a good speaker system if you want to be heard! I was here for a wellness event and during our Pilates session outdoors on the grass, I couldn't hear the instructor over the traffic noise. The interior of the building is cute for a reception or small meetings. There's a bridal suite near the restroom. Parking is VERY limited, overflow parking is at the church diagonal on the NW corner to La Villa Bella.

This is definitely Upland's hidden gem. It has a beautiful outdoor area. Inside it's also beautiful…read moreand has a nice decent size dance floor. The owners are so nice. They actually introduced themselves to me. other venues. The owners don't even acknowledge you. The staff all around was nice and helpful.

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!

Our friend had her retirement party here. The event was great. Everything was well suited. The…read morespace was ample. There was room for a dance floor. The bar area was well kept. Great space to have an event. Since I didn't plan the event I can't say anything about cost, but it was well suited for the event.

Our cousin was having her wedding reception here and boy was I impressed! The facility was clean…read moreand big! Food was great, bathrooms were clean and service (except one woman) was great! Highly recommend for an event!

Attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful venue. Nice ceremony area. The view was spectacular…read moreand perfect while watching the sunset. The reception was held inside the theater and it was pretty. The food were good. We got the chicken and the steak. Overall nice wedding venue.

A bit of an overdue review, but my husband and I had our wedding at Padua Hills theater this past…read moreJune and had a great experience with the team! We initially liked the fact that the venue had separate spaces for our guests to experience and explore, and that there was so much variety in the venue's views, from the olive grove, to the Spanish-inspired architecture, to the mountains. As we worked more and more with the team, we also appreciated how organized, thoughtful, and kind Isabela, Ryan, and Kristina were with the actual planning process. Before we booked the venue, we were a little bit hesitant because of some older reviews of the venue mentioned bees and poor management communication led to folks having bad experiences with the venue, but we felt really supported and had all our concerns addressed the entire time. Our guests really appreciated the venues service as well, highlighting how generous the portion sizes were for the serviced dinner. This was a bit of a relief because one of the concerns we had about the venue was meal quality compared to venues like a hotel or a country club that offer full catering in conjunction with operating restaurants on site. The food turned out great, and we (but more importantly, our guests) really appreciated the menu! Our wedding was beautiful, with much of the credit going to the Padua Hills team! Would highly recommend.

This is a cute clubhouse tuck away in a neighborhood. When driving by you would think it is just…read moreanother house. The exterior has a cabin feel to it with simple dark brown colors and white trimmed paint. The house itself does not look big on the outside but once you step inside it is very spacious. There are a few entrances you can go into: main front door, kitchen, and the couple side doors. The kitchen entrance (located downstairs with steps that leads you to it) is convenient especially if you have plenty of stuff to carry as it goes directly out to the parking lot. The kitchen has everything you need: refrigerator, sinks, tables, and mini kitchen appliances for your cooking needs. From the kitchen it then leads you to the main ballroom this space is huge it also has a stage and to the side of it are the restrooms. The ballroom has its own separate entrance doors that also leads to the parking lot. When seeing the place I saw two main ballrooms upstairs and downstairs they are about the same size and both have stages. There are a few bathrooms: in the ballroom space upstairs, the downstairs ballroom, and next to the kitchen both are kept clean and nicely decorated. Each ballroom can fit around 100 - 120 guests comfortably without having the tables being cramped. As for tables and chairs they are provided by the clubhouse - I am not sure about this I came there for a party I was invited to and helped with the setup. When we arrived there, few of the staff members met us at the parking lot to open the place for us and they stayed there incase we needed extra assistance. When locking up we handed them the keys and they were there most of the time. The parking lot is very small less than 20 cars can park in the actual parking spot and the rest of the cars can park in the streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods. They have a small garden in the front of the clubhouse a nice area to take pictures with as there are tress and green grasses for your background.

If I had to do it over I'd choose this venue again. Martha the lady in charge was very kind she…read moreallowed me to vist the place many times from May up into the day of the event Dec. We rented the bottom. I fell in love with it, went with the theme I chose (Vintage) its a beautiful hidden gem. Pretty spacious fits 85 people comfortable. Enough room for D.J, and and back drop tables fit perfectly, I might add even enough room for dancing ;)

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

Dolce had my heart from years back when it was a full restaurant and now they're finally returning…read morein a new way with the same heart filled delicious food we knew from their long time chef. If you ever had a chance to try the food before it is an experience and will be some of the best catering and desserts you'll ever have. Dolce did my wedding cake, my baby shower cake, has catered my son's birthday parties over the year and even catered Thanksgiving for my family for at least a decade. Can't wait to enjoy future event with Events by Dolce.

They cancelled their Mother's Day event 3 days before the event date. They sent a message…read moreapologizing but I'm still very disappointed. I was planning on taking my mom and had already drove down to get the tickets.