Daniela was great! She recommended us what to eat bc we were confused, it was our first time at…read moreGaucho Grill. Thank you so much, Daniela!!

My daughter treated me to this wonderful place and it was the best experience. We came in on a…read moreSunday morning without a reservation and had the place to ourselves. The girl at the counter was helpful and the owner was really nice. The place was clean and well organized. We picked the mother and baby elephant and it took us more than 3 hours to finish, but they never rushed us. The owner also made sure we had our ceramics before my daughter went back to college. Highly recommend!

Taking a cooking class was always on my "bucket list" so I searched one online for my birthday…read morefestivity and found cookbook tavola calda on yelp and booked it because of the reasonable price and excellent reviews! Chef was very responsive and made sure my booking was squared away. Chef Gregorio is a very genuine nice guy from Rome, Italy which was a nice touch because the class felt authentic. Appetizers including bruschetta and mozzarella kabobs were provided at the start of class then we moved on to learning a little bit about Italian culinary history and practical cooking tips you would've never thought of. Chef Gregorio can customize your menu but we went with one of the more popular options. We made fresh fettuccine and ravioli (sautéd spinach stuffing) from scratch with a bolognese and black butter sauce which was amazing! We ended the night with a delicious tiramisu. Highly recommend this class! Tons of fun was had!

I'll be the first to admit that cooking classes aren't really my thing, but for a friend, i'm…read morepretty much down for anything... We were working with Chef Gregorio and he was amazing! Super patient and kind especially with a group of 20 girls who were hungover and hangry when we first got here. Our event started at 12pm and went to 3:30pm and we made fresh pasta from scratch! We made the following: 1. Butternut Squash Ravioli 2. Spinach Ricotta Ravioli 3. Fettuccine with a bolognese sauce We got a hands on experience making the pasta dough, kneading it, rolling it out and making both ravioli and fettuccine! Kitchen was beautiful, the lessons were informative with history and common cooking faux pas sprinkled throughout the class, and I can't say enough about the Chef's professionalism and how he was able to capture the attention of our giant group for 3 whole hours. He was so thorough in his explanations and was so encouraging even as some in our group (aka me) had severely limited cooking experience. Last, but most importantly, Chef Gregorio made us the BEST TIRAMISU everrr! It was light, fluffy and reaaallly frickin good. Thanks Chef!

If you're ever in Ojai, he's your guy!! Alex was an amazing tour guide and took us kayaking at La…read moreConchita beach!! You won't be disappointed!

Words cannot describe this experience! Alex is an amazing kayak tour guide! After Alex had done his…read morehomework, he relocated our meet up location so that we would have a more pleasant kayak experience! After 2 hours and 3 miles of kayaking, site-seeing and giving us great information about our surrounding environment, he then busted out a fantastic lunch! Alex is very personable! I think he even had a great time with us! Would highly recommend!!

Rachel is awesome! Super knowledgeable of the ocean, water, marine life, and history of the area…read more What a rad human being to have guiding the tour. As it turns out, all of the harbor seals, and sealions have names. We befriended one named Steve, he is much better at swimming than I am. He also taught me secret techniques to paddling. This one Pelican named Parry got into a barking match with some sealions, which is a fight he wasn't gonna win, let's be honest. Though I was hoping to see an M-A-N-A-T-E-E ... next time! If you're gonna go down on Haley street, where the dogs are easy and the sun is cheap, you never know just who you'll meet, on Haley. (But hopefully it's Rachel from the Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and you get her kayak tour; shout out!)

A heartfelt thank you to Santa Barbara Adventure Company for creating such a memorable birthday…read moreexperience for our daughter. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fun ferry ride to the islands and even got to slow down to watch a large Sunfish (Mola Mola) snacking on some jellies. I recommend getting in line early to secure the best view seating on the ferry. Our kayak guides, Chuck and Adam, were exceptional--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire trip both fun and informative, while ensuring we always felt safe and well cared for. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and warm water, which allowed us to explore all seven sea caves--many of which are inaccessible during high tide or rougher conditions. It made the experience even more special. Having lived in Santa Barbara for 22 years, this was my first time visiting the islands, and it was truly unforgettable. The pristine landscapes, abundant sea life, and even spotting several tiny island foxes while enjoying our picnic lunch, made it an unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to do it again--highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and exceptional experience!

It was definitely "hot in range!" Had a great time at…read moreBullocks Archery this afternoon. They do take walk-ins, but I booked a 30 min private archery lesson for 3 ppl online with Valerie for $75.00, added on 1 more person at the shop for $15.00. We learned so much in such a short time- like stance, grip, draw, and release, safety and range etiquette. By my 2nd round I had a nice grouping of arrows.Good times at Bullock's Archery for sure, thank you very much for having us today!

Highly recommend this shop. Visited Bullock's Archery for…read morethe first time and I was very happy with the visit overall. I primarily went to have a new string installed on my bow. I live very far away from any shops but chose to drive an extra 40 minutes to this place because I heard so many good things about the service. For me it was all true. Due to my distance they let me make an appointment and wait for my service to be completed. The Gentleman who installed the string made sure it was fully setup and ready to shoot before I left and even gave me some good pointers to help with my form. I also purchased a takedown recurve for my young daughter who has been wanting to shoot archery ever since she saw my bow. The pricing was very fair and the service was fantastic. Everyone there from the staff to the customers was welcoming and the staff was especially knowledgeable. I am officially making this my recommendation for those in need of archery supplies and service. I did not take an actual lesson but the tips and adjustments given to me while I was testing out the new string were spot on. I am sure anyone getting a lesson here is getting the correct information needed to either learn to shoot or take their shot to the next level. 5 stars all the way...

Two Trees was such a great experience for us that we came back to take on the rooms we hadn't done…read moreyet. A 3 room day as we took the on "Curse of the Kraken," "The Nightmare Realm" and "The Sherlock Society." We were greeted by our game master Clarissa who is fantastic by the way. She went over the rules and gave us the story and we were on our way to adventure. We were able to take down all 3 rooms in under the time limit and they were great. Clarissa was so helpful to the group noticing when we were really stuck and offering just a slight nudge but not giving us a direct clue unless we asked. We needed a helping hand in The Nightmare Realm but we did very well on our own in the other 2 rooms. Curse of the Kraken is a small room but there is so much going on in that small space, we really enjoyed the assortment of puzzles and challenges in that room. The Nightmare Realm was our least favorite of the day but we still enjoyed it, the room has taken over where another room we previously did used to be and it has some similarities in design but all new puzzles and challenges. Sherlock Society was our favorite room of the day, we didn't need any hints in this room but still cut it close escaping at the 52 minute mark. The room is so unique and has some incredibly unique puzzles to solve, we really enjoyed every aspect of it. It was another great experience and I highly recommend all escape room lovers try out Two Trees.

The four of us were the first folks to arrive yesterday at noon for a birthday celebration escape…read moreroom adventure. While we chose the most challenging room, we were also told we would receive as many clues as we requested. We signed the releases and were given our initial instruction and a walkie talkie before entering the room. The employee aka the guide working with us told us she would be watching and could speak with us in the event we had questions . We were all excited to be able to have this experience. About 10 minutes into the first room we soon requested help via the walkie talkie. The guide gave us some oral assistance and we continued on , soon asking for help again. After what seemed like an eternity, we made it to the second room. We did our best although as we were told we again requested assistance. The walkie talkie wasn't working so we hoped the guide was watching via the cameras although she didn't appear to be paying attention to us after a bit. Communication was spotty, we didn't feel the support that was promised was happening. She finally got back to us and gave us some assistance however by then we had very little time left. We persisted and before we knew it, the voice came over the speakers and said time was up. We did ask for more time And were told we had been given 5 extra minutes. When the guide came into the room, we asked to see the rest of what we didn't get to and she obliged. We were told we were the only folks booked for the day 'although people do come last minute'. Under those circumstances we didn't understand why she wasn't more focused on our efforts and aware of our challenges. It's ok that we didn't ' escape ' although we didn't feel we received the support we were told would be available. Would we recommend or return? Probably not for us at here. This place is a better spot for folks with more experience.

Fun and chill vibes at the Mighty axe…read more Love coming for happy hour (4-6pm) to unwind with a beer and games. The axe throwing itself is $35 per person but it is worth it if you are looking for a fun activity or destressor (lol). If you opt out from axe throwing they have other options like card/ board games as well. Side note: They don't have food vendors but there's lots of wonderful food options around the area walking distance. In regards to the drinks, every beer/ alcoholic drink they carry is intentional and they rotate based off season. Every time I've came I've had a wonderful and welcoming experience with the help of Ryan, Marshall, and Mariah. Definitely recommend!

My husband and I went for date night there with a Groupon he purchased. We had not been there for…read morea few years. The first time was for a work event and we had fun, so we went back. It was a slow night for them. As we arrived at the bar to check in and I have to say that there was not much joy in are presence. My husband presented the Groupon and she immediately said, "Yeah, were not taking those anymore" and mentioned the manager or owners name. My husband immediately showed her that the Groupon had not expired yet. She fiddled looking in the computer and eventually allowed us to sign the waiver and Ray led us to our lane. Listen, if the place was super busy and they were swamped, I could see why they would be bothered by a Groupon hassle. But that was NOT the case and the fact of the matter is, they did not apologize for doubting the validity of the Groupon. It was more like we were an annoyance that we came in at all. Didn't ask us if we wanted something to drink. Ray was excellent at his presentation and instruction, but we were the only people throwing at the time and I was having issues with even hitting the board with the metal part of the axe. Just a helpful hint for the throwers, you will have to get someone back over there by asking if you need anymore help. They are not going to volunteer to help you again. All and all it is a fun environment, but I doubt we will be going back anytime soon. You want to spend money in an establishment that wants you there. Not one that acts like you just pissed in their Cheerios by showing up. Fun place to try, but frustrating if you can't throw the axe correctly to make it stick to the wall.

Had the most amazing time out in the sun at the Oxnard harbor. Rented kayak for one hour and…read moreexplored the marina with my partner in crime! Very dog friendly and check-in process is VERY fast and easy! Highly recommend for a fun summer activity

Don't count on them for kayak rentals. I had organized a 3 day trip to go kayaking out of Scorpion…read more Was bringing my personal kayak and then renting one until I received a call the night before we took off telling me the conditions weren't any good with 7 ft swell and 25mph gusts forecasted. I was told the only window would be for arrival day which I had already booked a tour so I was advised to not bring my personal kayak. Huge mistake! Second day and there was a little wind but not too bad, bit of a swell but plenty of kayaking to be had without caves. All the boats and tours went out all day. I had called the Kayak Center to see if they could send two singles out for next morning for us as there was still room on boat. I was told there was no way they would send out any kayaks due to the conditions and swell and out of safety. The guy kept going on and on about what happens when you go around a bend. It was ridiculous as I kept telling him I know exactly what happens. No matter how many times I told him that I am a very experienced paddler, certified rescue diver, live in Laguna, and am on ocean about 3 days/week and understand ocean conditions and forecasts, the guy wouldn't hear it. I have my own RIB with a 50hp motor I take out all the time. I'm not a newbie. What really got me was they ended up sending out several kayaks for other people in the morning boat yet nothing for us. I asked him why was he not letting us have any and he then started back peddling saying those people signed waivers about not taking kayak for that day. The kayaks they delivered weren't going to be used until next day. What a lie that was. You couldn't have asked for a calmer more gorgeous day to be on water which again, every boat was including the kayaks they had taken over on ferry. I've kayaked scorpion several times when I used to frequent islands on private boat. This time was much different and a lot of coordination going into it. After much work, I had 3 days planned out with my daughter, 17, and also an experienced paddler, surfer, and certified advanced diver. Our trip was ruined because of these guys. I can guarantee if I had been a male, there wouldn't have been any problems. Instead we got to sit on the beach and watch all the kayakers enjoy a gorgeous glassy day on the water with no way to get out ourselves. Profilers.