Had a great time. We got the lasagna and it was delicious. Nike was our server and he was awesome…read more He was so kind and brought the energy.

Julio D was an amazing waitor very kind and understanding and patient with us even though our party…read morewas big.

We love this place! It's our favorite Sunday spot! Everything is so amazing about it. Debby who…read moreworks at the cafe is the best! Can't wait when they open the pool so we can hang out with others big boys I think they have a changing table in each restroom, so it's really a lot to review

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.

Summer is here and so is the Hollister House. And if you have a stylish teen in your household,…read morethey will love this place! Especially since a lot of what happens here is: FREE! There are FREE LIVE CONCERTS & ACTIVITIES FOR FANS OF HOLLISTER scheduled for various dates between May 23rd and August 3rd 2014..Also on site are DJs, a Juice Bar, Yoga Lessons, Beach Volleyball, Fashion Shows, Free Food & Snacks. There are games galore to play in the backyard like ping pong. Of course, in the meantime, the Hollister brand is being pimped big time, along with Abercrombie & Fitch--a Hollister corporate partner. But being close enough to the beautiful Santa Monica beach to hear the ocean cannot hurt the "Cali branding" and seems to help equate Hollister with cool , fashionable kids and happy memories of fun in the summertime. I went online to see if there were any free tickets left for a teen wanting to visit the Beach House for a show and darn it--they were all sold out and wait listing. Hollister hopefuls must be at least 14 years old and reside in the greater Los Angeles, CA. area to apply. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18 to attend performances. Photograph submissions with applications of you dressing in your best 'So Cal style' will decide whether you are emailed an eticket or not. Though the Hollister House is clearly a shill for Hollister clothing, I can't help but at least give it 4 YELP STARS for making a fun place for tweens & teens to enjoy the action.

Great place to come to very clean…read more They have great staff welcoming you. They have a variety and great selection to choose from .. This is our go to , to check out the deals in the area and enjoy the music!

We love it and they hosted us for a 4 day photo shoot!…read more Lindsey was great and super accommodating!!

I was here on a Sunday and had avocado toast and a margarita. The following day I had six separate…read morecharges on my debit card all in the region of $25-$30. I called the restaurant on Monday to let them know and there was no response on the phone and on the Google maps it says that the restaurant has permanently closed. I do not live in the area so it's not that easy to just drive up there from Orange County so now I have to deal with my bank and cancel my debit card because obviously when a card has been run six times, there is something going on which is not legit. The food was OK and I'm Margarita was OK but the Billing is not OK. It seems that if this restaurant has shut down and that was the last day, someone was being shady.. one star is one star too many in my opinion.If someone gets back to me,I will remove the review. And I called again today and I actually was able to leave a message, but there was no reading for this number so I don't know if anyone's gonna receive it. I will have to contact my bank in the morning.

My husband, toddler, and 5 months old stayed here for 3 nights on Memorial Day weekend…read more We had a great time from the moment we walked in: - the hotel is beautiful and location is everything - the staff is very nice, tries to call you by name to make you feel special, and everything screams quiet luxury - the room was very nice, well decorated and comfortable. The tub is the highlight. One comment would be that when we checked in with Anthony, who was so sweet to our toddler, also kept telling us we were getting upgraded to a very nice room. We got all excited. It was a normal room. The "very nice upgrade" just meant that we were on floor 5. I barely call that an upgrade but ok. - we asked for a crib, and we go a nice crib with a cute little baby soap kit from noodle and boo- very nice touch. And baby robes for the kids- my toddler loved it. My toddler was on a rollaway bed and they were super accommodating about it- great experience on that front. - balconies are tiny and I never saw anyone out when I sat out - pool staff was super nice. It was a chilly weekend and the pool could have been warmer (I couldn't get in, but I really don't like cold water). - the beach chairs are also very nice and we were surprised to find them available - they were extremely pleasant about our friends visiting us every day! - the lobby waiter during the day was almost inexistant. We had to go to the bar to ask for drinks. The woman at night was great. Now for the food...: - coast has a great breakfast, the lemon ricotta pancakes are excellent (though stupid expensive for pancakes) - pico is a good spot for shrimp cocktail and calamari. Hasn't seen shrimps that big in a long time. - overall the food was good everywhere but way overpriced.... The kids menu are ridiculous... hard to justify spending $28 on kids pancakes. That being said, the portions were the same as adult portions... maybe make the portions smaller, and price more accessible? Overall we had a great stay, and while on the expensive side, we agreed we would come back. Nicely done!

Dear Shutters on the Beach Team,…read more I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for such a beautiful and memorable experience during our recent stay.especially Cyndi Enriquez who helped us . From the moment we checked in, I was impressed. One of your team members, Julie, remembered my last name and greeted me so warmly--it immediately made us feel welcomed and valued. The ambiance throughout the hotel was wonderfully quiet and calm, which made a huge difference from our first visit. It truly felt like a peaceful escape. Our room was an incredible surprise. The ocean view was breathtaking--we ended up spending the entire afternoon and morning out on the balcony, simply enjoying the scenery and the serenity. Thank you as well for the thoughtful surprise birthday cake. That gesture meant so much and made the stay even more special. Overall, it was an incredible experience. We truly appreciate how you listened to us and went above and beyond to create an even better, unforgettable stay. We will absolutely be coming back. 10 stars! Warm regards, Pamela Madden

The view at sunset from this hotel is amazing. An amazing space and venue…read more We ate a collection of almost everything and everyone loved it. Definitely a good place to hang out early too.

Ok. Let me first start off saying that this property is a five star hotel. I have stayed here at…read moreleast five times and each time the stay was fantastic My most recent stay I had more time to enjoy just the hotel and the pool and I noticed more than I normally would. The entrance/lobby and general property areas are very upscale. However on this visit, I noticed the outside wall drains on the building above the pool that were missing sections that had rust and water runoff clearly visible. I know large properties will show their wear and tear. But it caused me to be more observant about the tiny details. I noticed small things like rug color needing attention and other small details. Again, I stress, this is a five star hotel. It just needs a little TLC to keep up with its age. It can be done, and I will most definitely stay here again. I look forward to possible updating my review when I do. Until then, Cheers!

Awesome venue! Rooftop in Santa Monica that can fit up to 300 people. Really cool interior area as…read morewell.

We went for salsa dancing on a Thursday night. The food was delicious and the salsa dance lessons…read morewere so much fun. It was a lot of people more than we expected. We had a blast.

Went to The Victorian in Santa Monica on New Year's Eve 2026 hoping to celebrate and have a fun…read morenight. We paid about $130 to get in and another $120 on drinks. Instead, the night ended with harassment by staff and security. Around 1:30 a.m., a bouncer named Chris Miller aggressively approached my husband and me, yelling at us to leave and telling us to stand outside in the pouring rain to finish our drinks. We were not drunk, disruptive, or breaking any rules. When we didn't immediately comply, he took the drink out of my hand and deliberately splashed it all over my dress, in the rain. Completely degrading, unnecessary, and unprofessional. This wasn't crowd control--it was a power trip. After spending hundreds of dollars, no guest should be treated this way. Our New Year's Eve was ruined, and we left feeling shocked and disrespected. I would strongly caution anyone considering this place, especially on busy nights.

I was very fortunate to find a place for an after party as I needed to have a location next to the…read moreLaemelle in Santa Monica. I walked by BlankSpaces and decided to check it out. I talked to Beth there who was extremely helpful and wonderful to work with. Well, in short, it was an AMAZING space I converted into a cocktail party in hours! Who knew? Perfect location, easy access, and "hidden" enough for a private party. Jerome (owner) was very supportive of our event and Beth helped execute our request making it an overall success. (BTW, it's awesome as a work space too. Waiting for one to open in the Valley).

Overall just seemed to need some minor updates to the event space…read more I went to an event and walked around and it's a great set up but the far off section in the front back (were the space was) was totally different vibe, like reminded me of LAUSD circa early 2000s - tables and chairs and white board wall all that had a lot of obvious use. It's a shame because it's such an amazing space and I was told they have sky light for natural light but it was closed; I felt made the room drab to have it all closed. A few changes just to the event space is all they need in my opinion.

Wow! Wandered in here during a beach walk and it felt like I was transported back in time. This is…read moresuch an amazing hidden gem of Los Angeles and Hollywood history, and completely free to visit! I was so impressed by the docents - such wonderful, sweet women with so many interesting facts about the house and Marion's life, and amazing stories from that time period. Plus, you can't beat those views. Marion (and her architect, Julia Morgan!) knew what she was doing. What a gift to have this historical place open for the public to enjoy and learn from.

I always wanted to visit this place, so after the annual Snowy Plover Walk at The Annenberg…read moreCommunity Beach House, I was glad to hear it would open shortly. Hours are extremely limited, so I figured I might as well take advantage of it. Plus, I had already paid $10 for parking for the day. There are plenty of comfortable places to sit, relax and enjoy the ocean view near this beautiful dwelling, or you can grab a bite to eat at the Back On The Beach Cafe. I wandered into the Marion Davies Guest House soon after it opened that Sunday, and docent Susan McCarthy gave me and another couple a wonderful tour. It was fascinating to learn this was only one of the guest quarters on this oceanfront property, along with the lavish 110-room mansion the actress shared with William Randolph Hearst. Sadly, everything else except one pool was bulldozed for a parking lot! Though Davies had numerous affairs, she remained Hearst's mistress until he died. They entertained a variety of celebrities here, including Charlie Chaplin, Clark Gable, Pola Negri, David Niven and Joan Crawford. Peruse the photos on the walls, and watch the video, "The True Story of Marion Davies," for a delicious dose of Hollywood history. Unfortunately, there is no period furniture, but that's probably why anyone can rent the space for events. Step back in time, and check it out.