It's really well designed with a great ambiance the people who work here are sweet lots of…read morepatience. It has a variety of candies and I have bought here they even have my old time favorites. They also custom design candy and throw parties.

We spontaneously came across this candy store while strolling Belmont shores and decided to stop in…read morebecause I saw a sign for sour Swedish candy... and I was so excited to find out they have my favorite Swedish sour raspberry bottle candy! I've been looking for these in stores for many years since my favorite candy store closed down in NorCal! The employees were really kind to let me try a piece of candy before purchasing! Just make sure you ask them for a sample because they grab the sample for you. This is to keep the candy clean from strangers hands :) Such a nice hidden gem, especially if you're looking for any retro or Swedish sour candy.

Best indoor playground I've been to in So Cal so far. The jungle gym, ball pits, trampoline areas…read moreare all well kept and safely designed. Most areas have cushions and are padded. It feels safer than other indoor playgrounds we have been to. It can def get crowded when there's a birthday party going on. Multiple hand sanitizers and air purifiers around the place. Staff vacuum regularly. The cafe is a real cafe and serves decent food compared to many other playgrounds. It would be a perfect place if the kitchen and market play areas are better stocked with toys and organized. Overall a great experience and will return back if we are around the area again.

This was my second visit here, and overall I had a good experience…read more In my opinion, the experience would be even better if the check-in process were a little easier and faster. The play area is very clean and well-maintained, which I really appreciate. I think this concept is best suited for children between 1 and 3 years old. Older kids may get bored after a while since there aren't many activities available for them. The staff members are friendly, helpful, and attentive. They made us feel welcome and were always willing to assist. The drinks were not my favorite, but since the kids get an hour of playtime, I ended up purchasing something while waiting for them to play. As for pricing, it seems comparable to other indoor playgrounds in the area. Overall, it's a nice and clean place for younger children to have fun.

We ended up having my daughter's birthday here. Unfortunately, the ladies that were in charge of…read moreher birthday didn't have as much energy as I had seen in other birthday parties. (I put in the request via email about people with a good amount of energy, since I noticed a different in two parties I had been to, but none of the requests that I had placed via email mattered. I asked for high energy and mentioned that my daughter loves music, and they had lower energy and had to ask them to turn up the music. I mentioned that we didn't need a cake since she was getting one later, and they brought a cake.) At some point during the birthday party, I had to actually ask one of the ladies there to turn up the music because we could hardly hear it. That was really disappointing since my daughter really loves music (which I had mentioned in my email to them earlier that week). They didn't do any singing or karaoke since we hardly even heard the music. Super disappointing. It's cute in the sense that the kiddos can dress up and get their makeup and hair done and they did a great job at that part. I also liked that they took photos and then airdropped them to your phone after. The way it's set up, the birthday kiddo rings a bell to ask for more food or whatnot for her friends. The whole set up honestly doesn't seem to foster the values I want in my kiddo, but for a one time thing, I suppose it can make the birthday kiddo special. I feel like they could do something more fun like ringing the bell each time someone said birthday or something to that effect. Given my experiences here as the host of a birthday, it's cute but wouldn't do a birthday or event here again just given the overall service. Also, you'll end up tipping the people helping out, and that will be extra (I think we paid almost an extra 100). From a parent perspective, it's a little awkward. You are told to put "drop offs encouraged" but a lot of PV moms end up hanging out or not knowing if they should stay or go. I've paid similar amounts to other types of birthdays and have definitely felt like the value was worth it. This place, not entirely sure, but understand it's an institution and place of tradition in the area. You have to bring your own food, but they don't serve cake. Make sure you bring socks.

The good: This is such an amazing and whimsical venue for…read morekids' birthdays. They also host events you can attend that aren't birthday specific. The lady who does the makeup, acting and orchestrating the flow of the party was pretty amazing and in character at all times. She was quick on her feet and funny. The interior was a little girl's fantasy world. They had costumes for boys too that included Mickey Mouse. There were tons of Princess dresses and matching footwear from sandals to heels to boots. The sizes ranged as well from little toddler girls to bigger girls. There's a fashion show room with a stage and tons of stuff to look at. The tea party room had a whimsical giant heart shaped table. The party I went to had a princess character do story time but I'm unsure if she's provided with the venue or if that's from a separate agency. It seemed like the Princess was familiar with the space. The makeup room was fun with two makeup artists. The girls got to do their hair, nails and makeup (or face stickers). The bad: I wish they tried a little harder to involve my shy kid. I know they don't have time to spend coddling shy children nor do they want to be pushy but I think a little encouragement would've helped with a few of the kids. The interesting: They don't allow kids to eat messy cake so they instead have a candy plate with cotton candy, sour rope, icing covered animal crackers, cookies and more. The teapots don't have lids (perhaps for quicker refills and because toddlers might not know to place their other hand on top to prevent the lid from falling).

The staff were quite cold and unhelpful throughout our visit and did not make any effort to create…read morea welcoming experience. What was most disappointing was how the situation was handled when another party arrived. Although the staff knew the space had been reserved for a later group, no one gave us any advance warning that our time was about to end. A simple 10-20 minute reminder would have allowed us to finish decorating our cake and clean up properly. Instead, we were suddenly rushed to wrap everything up, and our birthday cake was not even finished. A staff member came over and told us, "You have to leave RIGHT NOW, the party has arrived," and we were essentially forced out to make room for the next group. This was especially upsetting because the cake was for a birthday and the experience meant a lot to us. What should have been a fun celebration ended in unnecessary stress and disappointment. Better communication and a little more consideration would have made a huge difference. ---------------------------- Updating my review: although our experience in the store was disappointing, the owner responded very quickly, took our concerns seriously, and resolved the issue in less than a day. I really appreciate their professionalism and efficiency. Thank you for addressing the problem so promptly and for being willing to improve the customer experience moving forward.

Great place for kids to spend summer break!! It is an amazing place for both kids and adults to…read morehave fun creating pastries!

Wow!! What a hidden gem!! Right when you walk in the door, you are transported to an adorable…read moreatmosphere! The owner, Beverly was very accommodating and nice! The place is a wonderful place that had many photo opportunities and Instagram worthy! They offer parties and they have this amazing patio space! You need to make an appt for tea. Hope you enjoy. Definitely a nice treat! Thank you Beverly for the blessed time!

A dream is a wish your heart makes when you're at Cottage Tea Parties. We took our little royals…read morefor a magical morning of tea, dress-up, and some truly enchanting fun. With hundreds of costumes (for boys and girls), a delicious assortment of teas and treats, and a whimsical place to sip and enjoy, Cottage Tea Parties might just be our new favorite spot to wish upon a star.

I used to really enjoy this place. My son even had a birthday party here about three years ago,…read morewhich is why I requested a membership through Regional Center for my children, who have disabilities. When I went to use the membership for the first time, I arrived with my two sons after checking the business hours on Facebook and Instagram. When we got there, a man was doing maintenance on the playground and told us it would be about an hour before we could enter. My son, who has autism, was understandably upset, so I took him next door to the pet store to help distract him while we waited. After an hour, we returned--only to be told it would be another 30 minutes. At that point, I asked if my sons' memberships were active through Regional Center. The employee flipped through a notebook and couldn't even locate one of my son's memberships. We left because my son's patience was gone, which is directly related to his autism. This entire experience left a very sour taste. If a business offers social recreation services through Regional Center, accurate hours and organized membership records are essential. What's even more upsetting is that I later discovered Regional Center was charged for six months of membership, even though we never attended or used the membership at all. I never signed a contract agreeing to ongoing charges. I also received a text stating the membership would not be active if we didn't attend--yet they still billed Regional Center. Also, never extended services. Between the inaccurate hours, lack of accommodation, disorganization, and billing issues, I would not recommend this business to Regional Center families.

The good: I got a strawberry smoothie and Viet coffee. My…read morekids had a great time here. The ball pit is huge and fun. The trampoline was a good size. The see-thru slide was aesthetically pleasing. The climbings areas are large enough for parents to come in to supervise little ones. There were lots of different ride-on cars and vehicles. There were pretend play kitchen areas. They sold mini pancakes that looked fun. The bad: I tried to order 3 specialty drinks but they didn't have all 3. The strawberry smoothie was quite sweet. There are areas of the playground that are a bit run down or could use some revamping. There was often a wait for the bathroom. The ground was slippery in some areas. I wish they sold savory foods as well. The interesting: They were having an event that day with pop-up vendors that sold craft goods like drawings and knitted clothes. They also had a popup taco caterer outside.

Oak Tree Mountain feels like something straight out of a Hallmark movie beautiful, peaceful, and…read morefull of charm. Surrounded by nature, with fresh mountain air and birds singing, it's the kind of place that makes you slow down and enjoy the outdoors. We visited in December, so it wasn't peak season and not everything was open, but we still had a great time. Even with fewer attractions available, it was fun just being there walking around, taking in the scenery, and enjoying the quiet, outdoorsy atmosphere. It's a lovely place to visit, especially if you appreciate nature and simple pleasures. Even in the off-season, Oak Tree Mountain was enjoyable, and I can only imagine how charming it must be during peak season.

My family and friends' time while visiting Oak Tree Mountain was a fun and memorable experience…read more We had breakfast, shopped, toured the surrounding area, and basically hiked while taking tons of group and selfie photos. More importantly, we laughed and had a great time. When we arrived early in the morning, the temperature was 35 degrees and overcast. If you plan to visit here anytime soon, BRING a jacket as you WILL feel the chill the second you open your car door. It was pretty chilly, but it felt GREAT as the air was crisp and fresh. I read the many negative Yelp reviews regarding an additional fee to visit the upper area. Thank goodness they were not charging during our visit, as we would have done exactly what many other visitors did before us and left. The small shops were lovely to visit, as all the items sold are handmade and, surprisingly, very affordable. One shop was offering 50% off EVERYTHING, so my family and friends definitely took advantage of the savings. This is a fun place to visit and to get away from it all for a few hours, as long as they do not charge visitors any additional fees, including parking, which, during our visit, was free. Thank goodness for anything free nowadays.

I took my kid here two weeks ago, and I will say I was surprised how sweet and nice the Staff are…read moreand my son who has never been here ever before really enjoyed himself. The games really fun for him the little rides he enjoyed and the highlight of his day was when Chuck E came out to dance with him and the other kids I loved it so much that I plan to book his birthday party and any future other parties here because I find it so affordable so fun for young kids and it's so age-appropriate for the kids to play here. I also had the pepperoni pizza and I was actually surprised how delicious it actually was like I was expecting it to taste awful but I really liked it so I think this location was very chill. Laid-back and fun a great place for a parent to enjoy air condition and a kid to be entertained for hours

We used to love this Chuck E. Cheese (we've had at least two birthday parties for my kids here),…read morebut it's gone downhill. We went on a Wednesday night during Spring Break. I presented an expired Groupon and asked that they honor it as cash (not for the purchased deal, which was no longer available) and the manager wouldn't do it, despite that being Groupon's policy (from Groupon's virtual assistant, "The paid value ($54.99) never expires. You can still use it directly with the merchant by presenting your voucher via the mobile app or as a printout upon arrival"). Many of the games at the location were non-operable, and they removed some of our old favorites and replaced them with pay-to-play games (e.g., a huge claw machine game that only took cash). They also changed the case of items that could be redeemed with tickets so that some can now only be purchased with cash. We ordered three pizzas, including one personal gluten free pizza. The pizza was small (the size of one of their serving plates) and was about $17 for cheese and sausage. This place was previously expensive, but worth it -- now it's just ridiculous. It was extremely noisy and we saw a dad take a picture of himself at the Chuck E. Cheese picture station flipping off the camera... I mean, not the best for a place that caters to kids. We won't be back. :(