National Dance Day was held at Los Cerritos Center, in front of Nordstroms. The event was hosted…read moreby Casey McCabe, from 97.1 FM AMP Radio http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#l0TorSk7EZqpdyKydUg4MQ AMP Radio was kind enough to give me a snazzy tank top, which I'll be glad to sport around http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#Z7WKczqGvwk7Z5fCPouaGw DanceFit Direct conducted 2 Zumba sessions at 12:10 & 2:30 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#uZM_t22JIDCNBfp2tMrbXw Other performances included Amor de Mexico, iDance Studio & Maya Room Dance Studio. U-Jam Fitness concluded the festivities with a Hip Hop Dance session. Not being a wallflower, I did both Zumba sessions & the Hip Hip Dance. Dressed in my civvies (khaki pants & collar shirt) & being the only dude dancing, I still rocked that shiznit! I shook my moneymaker like I was covered with fire ants. Sweating like a politician, I had a great time dancing & getting my heartrate up! Vendor booths were on hand, promoting their respective businesses. New York & Co. was having a 50% off everything sale at their stores. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#8tMtl1rMaAsRhXMkbCFMQA Cinnabon gave out samples of their Wild Berry Cinnamon Rolls & Iced Mocha http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#l4zUROC6AKFtcLEX5GJpYQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#SdS0LJULNSx7FLqozMeytw Teavana had samples of their Pineapple Dragonfruit herbal tea, which was a lifesaver after all that dancing I did. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#9pWqKstOqpdtgXekGU0rRA Skinfood gave out jello cups to passersby http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#5od78eM5Z2vFnLF0t0dl3A Godiva gave out chocolate truffles, of which I got around 4 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#sibL2Zh1pBNYP7hFt3Wp2w Hot Dog On A Stick gave out samples of their lemonade & coupons http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#AfRNGG1eV57vd-7hXhat2A Burke Williams gave out free passes to their day spa & I received a free hand massage. Yogurtland had froyo samples & coupons for 3 oz free. I later redeemed the coupon and, even though my froyo weighed 3.2 oz, they gave it to me for free ;p Raffles were held every half hour, with yours truly winning a Zumba shirt & bracelets from DanceFit Direct http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#Jb91mfuG86zFdgnR7hx8lw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#vMPovJbIcRGC0DvV5i-vZQ The big prize were tickets to Drake & Lil Wayne from AMP Radio. Congrats to the winner! I'm kinda glad I didn't win them, because I'd probably get shot at before/during/or after the concert J/K A fun event that promotes exercise & being active, National Dance Day was a hit. I had a great time dancing & enjoying all the samples & festivities. Highly recommend!

Attended another holiday show production ("Steam Powered Rocket Ride to the Moon") at the Garage…read moreTheatre, continuing the story started last year with 'Terror at the Pike". It had many of the same actors, the ability to throw tomatoes at the villans, and free ice cream during intermission. My wife and I had a good time.

My husband and I came to watch the call list and loved the experience. The vibes were intimate,…read moreraw, and talented ! We hope to visit again soon.

I have always wanted to go to this convention/expo since I am a spooky girl. As a birthday gift, my…read morefiancé gifted me a pass for both of us this past Saturday. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the line was so long that it took us at least an hour and a half to enter the actual event. It was well worth the wait, and surprisingly, it went by fast, although we got sunburnt. I highly recommend investing in the VIP pass to avoid the long lines because this keeps getting busier each year. The convention itself is pretty cool, especially if you are a fan of everything spooky. You can find unique merch from small businesses such as Backstitch Bruja, Spooksieboo, DIY Light Guy, Bob Gurr, and Black Mast. Plus, there are many event attendees dressed as your favorite monster or whatever your little dark heart desires. Saw many cool costumes, and I was able to capture some in my photos. Convention parking is throughout the convention area in adjacent lots, and I paid $30 to park and walked over to the convention. I suggest trying to get an Uber if you do not want to deal with the traffic getting into a lot. You will be paying around the same amount or possibly more during peak times. There are also food trucks throughout the expo and snacks to enjoy while shopping, browsing, and having fun. In the Hall of Shadows, there are many mazes and photo ops to enjoy. Not too spooky, but you can get a feel of how Universal Horror Nights or Knott's Scary Farm is. So much fun! There are lots of panels, celebrity signings, Casa de Calaveras, and a Black Cat Lounge, but some lines were long, so I didn't get to experience them except for the Casa de Calaveras, which was pretty cool. Can't wait for next year's event, and I will for sure be purchasing the VIP pass to be able to experience more and get more out of my pass. Such a fun and spooky day!

EVERYTHING! From only $10 all day parking. The LONG line to enter went supper fast! It was COOLER…read moreinside this year! Years pasts it was pretty muggy an warm! The lines for the haunts went by faster than posted!! THE HAUNTS & MONSTERS did a fantastic job!!! Had me SCREAMING & LAUGHING all night!! A the MERCH well EVERYTHING YOU COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE!!!

Had such a fun time at Imaginarium at Lakewood!…read more Loved the millions of LED lights, giant LEGO displays, and the lantern pool where you can drop your wishes. The live circus performances were also included with the ticket, which was such a fun surprise! Such a magical experience for both kids and adults! ‍ IG: socalhkfoodies

It's very low budget. The display and overall setup look like they're barely holding it together…read more Honestly, it should be about half the cost to get in, but I get that even the people just sitting at their stations need to be paid. It's located in the old Forever 21 at Lakewood Mall. The amateur circus was actually good and helped justify the $87 price tag. The kids enjoyed it, and I guess that's what really matters.

I got an email for a promotion for a one day park hopper ticket for $139. I'm not that good online…read moreand purchasing things so today 11/12/25 my mom called the Disney Guest Relations for tickets and at first a kind lady named Christina helped us with our code. She was very nice and helpful and then transferred us to someone in buying tickets. Sue the lady who was helping us purchase tickets was the most wonderful, kind, amazing, sweet helpful lady. We kept having problems with all this stuff we both don't understand, but Sue was so calm, patient and helped us. We had to go and figure things out and when we called back and to our amazement we had Sue again. She again couldn't have been more helpful. Then she even went out of her way to help us with our ticket relations. The entire time we spoke with her from start to finish she was a huge blessing. My mom and I were so happy and she put a nice start to our day, week and month since it's been challenging. Sue was like our own Disney Angle. I highly hope that others have the privilege of interacting with Sue as well as Christina. I hope that they get the acknowledgement for being so wonderful and made our day one of the happiest of days because of these two lady's.

Mm had a few issues with purchasing and code and rsvp.. and a whole mess! Not sure if I'd use this…read moreagain.

A historical landmark, close & free to visit…read more Originally part of the ancestral village of Povuun'nga, the traditional place of origin of the native Gabrielino-Tongva people of the Los Angeles Basin, named Rancho Los Alamitos when the land was conceded to Manuel Nieto, and finally to Fred & Florence Bixby, whose children donated the family ranch to the City of Long Beach in 1968. To enter, visitors proceed to the Bixby Hill residential security gate at the intersection of East Anaheim Road and Palo Verde Avenue. Entrance is strictly at 1pm, as the guard will not allow entrance prior to that. Operating hours are 1pm - 5pm Wed - Sun. Initial visit, the barn area w/ the livestock was closed off due to a water main break. Tours of the Adobe Ranch is via a docent-led tour, which can be made at the Rancho Center. No photography is permitted. Tom was the docent, and he was quite knowledgeable of the history of Rancho Los Alamitos, allowing passage into each room on the first floor. Second floor was closed to visitors. My favorite room was the kitchen, as I marveled at the various appliances, such as the still operational refrigerator, with the condenser on top, instead of bottom. Also, the heavy, built to last stove, which probably served a countless number of meals for the family & staff working the ranch. There were a few objects which were available to touch, such as an early proto version of a View-Master. The cherry on top of the Adobe Ranch visit was pulling the rope attached to the dinner bell, signifying everyone to "come & get it!". The handsome, well-maintained garden landscape surrounding the property provides natural beauty & plenty of photo opportunities. Second visit was more fun, as the barn & livestock areas were open to the public, again! Preston, a magnificent Shire horse, towers over almost all visitors, and stuns with his majestic beauty. In the world record books, a Shire horse named Sampson is the largest recorded horse ever, at 7' 2.5" tall & 3,360 lbs. Not to be outdone, Fred the donkey bombastically greets people with his hee-haws. A few rescue horses, sheep & a coop full of chickens provided plenty of enjoyment. A pleasurable afternoon can be had at Rancho Los Alamitos. Visitors gaze back in time upon a working ranch, experience how things were built to stand the test of time, opposed to planned obsolescence of most machinery & appliances, today. Visiting Preston, Fred & the other animals, alone, is worth the drive. I look forward to coming back & I highly recommend giving Rancho Los Alamitos a visit.

I absolutely love Rancho Los Alamitos--it truly feels like a hidden gem tucked away in the Bixby…read moreEstates area. Getting there is part of the experience: you check in with the guard, receive a permit, and drive up the hill before checking in at the front desk. Once you're in, it opens up into this ranch beautiful historic space that feels worlds away from the city. The grounds are stunning. There are lush gardens, a tennis court, and even livestock--horses and chickens--which add so much charm. The ranch sits up on a hill, and it's the perfect place to just relax, sunbathe, or wander and take everything in. One of my favorite spots is the massive tree in the front yard, with its roots stretching out--it's incredibly impressive and peaceful to sit near. What makes it even more special is that it's free, which honestly feels unbelievable given how well-maintained and meaningful the space is. There's also a deep sense of history here, especially tied to the Bixby family and the legacy of the women who helped shape it, which adds another layer of appreciation when you visit. Part of me almost wants to keep it a secret because it feels so personal and serene--but it truly deserves all the praise. I feel lucky to have a place like this right in our backyard

A great little bar with nightly entertainment. We went on a Wednesday night. $5 donation to a…read morecharity run by the musicians to teach poor kids music for free. 2 drinks minimum. The place opens at 8 pm but the music didn't start until 9:50 pm. It was pretty empty at the beginning but people started showing up later. Nice cool decor and lighting. Speakeasy and nightclub vibes. Excellent sound. Drinks were decent. No food available, so make sure to eat before coming. They have comedy nights and burlesque on weekends. I plan to go to a weekend show next.

I bought tickets for the Bad Bunny Superprebowl Burlisque scheduled for 730pm to 9:00pm…read more We got there early to get some good seats, we had General seating We happened to grab two bar stools by the main performance stage. I had to flag our assigned waitress to get some adult beverages. Ordered House wine and my wife ordered a sweet cocktail. We kept ordering drinks all night. The problem with that is that our waitress had to get flagged everytime! She never checked up on us. She attended to those that had reserved table seating. Very dissapointed on customer service. Overall the show was classy. Great choreography, vibing to some reggaeton music. No complaints about the show. We had fun! This place is the only Burlisque show that I know or aware of that is in the Long Beach area. Check the website to view the lineup. Category changes everytime. Great ambiance with clean restrooms. Parking will be on the street or timed parking structure. I would comeback. My experience only, yours might be better.

Came here once with a small group of friends. Had an amazing experience. Staff were very friendly…read moreand helpful! So I ended booking the whole place for a party of 20+ friends for my birthday. Loved it! Communication was amazing! They allowed me to bring snacks and drinks too. Everyone had a blast!

I went with of group of 8 to an event hosted at the Wine District in Long Beach. We were sat…read moreoutside at 3pm in the blazing heat. The umbrella provided no true coverage and sitting in the sun made the experience anything but enjoyable. Me and my party wanted to quiet and leave half way through, a few did. I would never attended an event hosted at this space again, what was supposed to be a fun celebration for my mother's bday was a few hot hours in the sun... The space also limited the teachers ability to communicate with everyone effectively..... Brushstokes needs to ensure a comfortable setting for all its customers