The Cabrillo Playhouse is a quaint spot right behind Del Mar Ave in San Clemente. It has been a…read morestaple in the town with rich history. While it's very small, it has a uniqueness about it. I like that it's not pretentious, but the actors and staff are all still very professional and true artists. Tonight we saw "The Miracle Worker" and it was a true treat. The actor who played young Helen Keller was truly incredible! Looking forward to more plays to come soon.

We were absolutely engaged in this small but mighty Cabrillo Playhouse and its release of 'Breaking…read moreUp is Hard To Do". And a little plug for my super talented niece (and the entire cast, of course) who had a role in this most enjoyable play ft. the music of Neil Sedaka. I was impressed. They had a 4-piece live band that played the music while the cast performed and sang. The band sounded awesome. And the cast was most impressive. Ticket price: $35. very reasonable Seating capacity: 66, super cozy. A fine production, well made musical. Our first time in this playhouse and it will not be the last. Allow time for parking and a coffee break down the street. It is walking-distance from many eateries, cafes, small shops, and farmer's market depending on the day. Make it a day trip and enjoy! P.S. you can enjoy light snacks and beverages in the patio during intermission.

I've been to this location two times and have had good experiences, and a fun time. I always feel…read morelike I suck, but then end up with a beautiful painting, as does everyone in the group. Their selection of "sips" was good, although a bit expensive! It got 4 stars only because I've been before and the staff working that day seemed to be annoyed by everything, and their time management was lacking, which has happened every time. They spend a lot of time on the background, and then rush through the last part. It was supposed to be from 4-6, but then it didn't start until about 4:45-7:15, and I left early.

Shelby and Angela are super nice! First time trying and they provide paint brush, paint and canvas…read more Easy to follow along. And you can take home the canvas after you finished It's pretty cool, I hang it in living room rather than buying a painting lol!

The prism Haunted house is located in Westminster Mall. It is a dual haunt located by the…read moreHauntington manor. You can choose to do a combo ticket or just purchase tickets for one. Prism ticket is about $22 and up depending on the night. I loved how this haunt you were able to take a fun photo opp before entering because otherwise cameras are not allowed. So glad we got a memory! The visuals were amazing and the story line was fun and immersive. We had the goal to save humanity! I just thought the only ding was I wish it was longer. It was so short we seemed to breeze through and the wait was rather long to get in. Otherwise, a good time and definitely recommend!

Prism is a spooky maze right next to HAUNTington Beach Manor (who has their own separate Yelp page…read morewith my review similar to this one). We went tonight (the only Wednesday open) as a group of 6. Check their calendar to see available dates / times. We purchased combo tickets for HBM & Prism which are the only 2 mazes. Follow their IG for random promo codes! I do like how we had to purchase within a time slot which I think helps minimize the line. We waited in line for HBM for about 22 minutes with about 5-6 groups ahead of us. They are located at the old Sears building at Westminster Mall which is near John's Incredible Pizza & JC Penney. You can only enter from the outside of the mall, not the inside as pictured from previous years. Parking is free and plentiful. You can sign waivers on site. The waivers aren't allowing them to touch you or do any 17th Door type stuff involving fluids and insects.. just the typical liability release stuff. You can read the entire page while in line. You actually hand them your signed waiver at the very beginning inside the maze! After HBM, we lined up for Prism which was really fun! A scare actor came out and kept us on our toes while we waited to enter the main building. You get a chance to take photos in the first room with another costumed character before entering the maze. Not gonna lie, I was on my toes while posing for these photos thinking that something/someone's gonna pop out of no where! It is more interactive and has nice surprise scares in there. The interactive part does not involve anything crazy or involve them touching you. The story set up, scary masks, make up and the scare actors were very impressive. It took less than 10 minutes to complete but it's probably because we ran away from the creepy faces a little! I learned that the Prism haunt used to be a home haunt. I remember seeing their post during the first pandemic Halloween that they were providing a safe, outdoor show experience which I appreciate! Side note when buying tickets: Make sure you screen shot your QR code on the website after purchasing! I didn't, and the staff said the QR code doesn't always show up on the confirmation email for iPhones. I had to forward my ticket email to her then take a photo of my QR code from her phone. We all thoroughly enjoyed both HBM & Prism! You can tell how much work was put into everything. Although we were suuuper scared of going in with just our group, it made the experience better! I'd highly recommend checking both out this spooky season!

Horror themed immersive theatre experience…read more Ghost Hunter by Escape Room Era is more like being in a scary movie with actors, than an actual escape room. When they call this an "immersive theatre show," they mean it. This is a huge 3500 square foot location, and this lasts about 90 minutes long. While they say this is for groups of 4-12 players, it seems like 6(ish) people makes for the best experience here. Having too many people can get crowded, and having too few people means you may miss some of the interactive elements. Apparently there's an "extreme mode" where the actors are allowed to use tasers on you. We declined adding that to our experience. PROPS: To Kes, Wren, and Arshia, the team that was here when we did this experience SLOPS: It can feel strange to just wait out in front of the building, until someone comes to get you and start the experience.

What a fun experience! When they give you the choice of regular or extreme, do the extreme. I feel…read morelike it adds to the experience and fun. Came here with a big group and they accommodated us all. I'm a certified scaredy cat, but I survived. The rooms were really elaborate and cool and they really transformed the place. I think the rooms and the props were the most interesting and impressive, including the crawl spaces and stairs. More scary experiences vs puzzles. Get the footage too it's so funny. Great acting, great plot, great props and space. Tip: wear sneakers not clogs bc you will be crawling but they have soft pads. Ty Jana, Wren and James! Yall killed it and scared the shit out of me!

As a fan (and sort of a student) of Magic, I can safely say Grandma and the grandkids were pretty…read moredazzled by much of Davids Routine. The inclusion of most of the audience made it extra fun. I would highly recommend it all ages. The support staff were incredible too. Very nice, professional, and eager to please.

I hope you bring the wine show back. Your show is incredible. I have attended 3 times. It's like…read morenew every time I see it. How do you do that!! I highly recommend having dinner at Hanagi Restaurant in the Hotel before the show.

We took our Bella yesterday morning to the Vet Lakewood on South Street... we were told it would be…read moreseveral hrs while others dogs walked and service immediately... we told them she couldn't walk and stopped eating but that I guess wasn't an emergency for... we waited until they told us not until 1:00... I hate the service!!! Don't take your dog or cat and will charge plenty... Our Bella was put asleep which she had a damaged spine cause no cushion in her disk. Which cause her not to move her legs. Last night was the last time we spend with Bella. I Dislike that place!!!

We had a great time. Very nice theater. Easy in and out…read more If I had to be picky, I would say that the sound system could use a little tweaking. This is a big, expensive production, and I was frustrated, that, especially for the first 30 minutes, I had trouble understanding every lyric. Overall, a solid production (especially the two leads), and a very nice venue.

Came here on valentines day as a surprise and knew what I was in for although I was blown away by…read morethese amazing performers. I released a lot of dopamine and at the end left me wanting more. Such a beautiful experience even without the kids.

My son (8) and I really enjoyed this circus! We saw it in Chino and the venue was small enough so…read moreyou had a good view wherever you sat. The performers were great and we did not miss the animals. This circus no longer has animals. My son was kept entertained the whole time! Of course during they try to sell junk food and flashy toys between performances but that is to be expected. I ended up getting the picture they took of us. Prices were As expected. We look forward to going back.

"The Game's Afoot!"…read more This is the first time I've encountered Shakespeare by the Sea, and it was a delightful production. The troupe tours different cities in the Southland. Tonight it was Mission Viejo's turn. You might think at first that this is sort of a minimalist production. Not so. It's actually a beautiful set, and tons of audio equipment to make things just right. The on-stage cast comprises about a dozen actors-- plus of course the director, producer, and other support people. They somehow package the entire set into one large van. I do not know how they do it. I think a ton of dedicated staff. Tonight I witnessed a heartfelt production of Henry V. The play was held in a large park in Mission Viejo. There were hundreds of people in attendance. Many had brought their children and spread out blankets for all. The first thing I noticed was that the audio was truly outstanding. The techs did a fantastic job setting up the mics so everyone can clearly hear the actors. This is especially important for outside productions, and they came through. Well done! Jonathan Fisher, playing King Henry, stole the show. He stood out as a superior actor. The other actors were pretty good--but there's only one king! And of course, for a free production, you have to be realistic. In order to try to cover the costs of production, they sell raffle tickets and various merchandise on site. They also offer VIP seating for $20. For that, you get reserved folding chairs set near the front. I sprang for the $20 and it was an excellent choice. Nothing like first row seats to Henry V. It was really a memorable occasion, featuring one of Shakespeare's greatest works. Honestly, this was one of the most memorable, pleasurable experiences I've had at a Shakespeare play. Yes, it was that good. Now, "Once more into the breach!"