Noguchi gardens is a gorgeous spot to just relax for a little, enjoy a break from the hustle and…read morebustle of the world. It's a small space but the artwork is nice and instills a sense of calm that is appreciated

Fun and interesting little place to visit if you are in the area by South Coast Plaza mall…read more Not the easiest place to find since you can't see it from the street. It is behind the Mastros restaurant. There is a parking structure nearby that is like $3 or $4 for 15 minutes and you can probably run through in 15 minutes, but 30 minutes to be safe. You can also walk from the mall parking lot, it is a little bit of a stroll but manageable. There are plenty of pictures so you can see what you are getting into before you make the drive, pay for parking, and walk over. When we went there on a Sunday morning, there were only 2 or 3 other people, so it was very quiet and zen. I enjoyed the write-ups and the exhibits. If I worked right there I would probably visit all the time.

There are 3 parking options: Tower Plaza Parking Structure (602 Anton Boulevard), Irvine Parking…read more(3201 Avenue of the Arts), and The MET Parking (535 Anton Boulevard). I chose the Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near the Westin Hotel), which was just a short walk to the museum, while the other options are a bit farther. Parking is paid, about $6 per hour. Once you arrive, check-in is quick and no reservation is needed. Admission is free, and they provide a sticker that you'll need to wear throughout your visit. The museum is two floors, featuring a variety of sections and artists. The architecture itself is beautiful and perfect for photos, and the artwork is unique and enjoyable to explore. Overall, it's a great experience, especially since it's free. Tip(s): - Park at Tower Plaza Parking Structure (near Westin Hotel) and just walk to the museum - Free entry - Restrooms available - No appointments needed

To be honest, it was mildly surprising to learn that Orange County has its own museum of art, if…read moreonly because not many of the counties in the Bay Area do, other than SF. Yet, at the same time, given the size and population of OC, it also makes perfect sense. Either way, I can't say I ever would've guessed it would be this nice, though! Just a shame that their exhibits didn't really blow us away... Located in the burgeoning arts and theater district of Costa Mesa, just down the road from South Coast Plaza, OCMA is such a gorgeous looking building. Sure, it helps that it's only a few years old, but the look of this place is no less impressive. Right out in front, there's a 65-foot art piece in the middle of the plaza that helps connect all of the neighboring buildings. Inside, there's a fairly large gallery space on the ground level with rotating exhibits, an upper level that appears to hold their more permanent collection of pieces, a coffee shop right next to the gift shop, and a rooftop restaurant with a large open area/garden. Sadly, though, as nice as the museum's design and amenities may be, though, much of the artwork was just okay. While the artwork upstairs was fine, the featured exhibits didn't really speak to us. Obviously, art is subjective, but one included pieces that appear to have just been drawn with a spirograph. The other consisted of several photographic series, whose commentary on social media I can appreciate, but felt exceedingly voyeuristic in nature - one following/semi-stalking a fellow after a chance encounter, another of strangers invited to sleep in the artist's bed so they could be photographed/documented, and a third showing the belongings of guests at the hotel she worked at. Artwork aside, the thing that I like most about OCMA is how admission is entirely free. So, in that sense, it's impossible to be too disappointed with the experience and/or what we saw. However, one thing to note is that you do have to pay if you park at any of the nearby garages, which are all unaffiliated with OCMA. For example, at the one on the other side of the Segerstrom Center, it cost us about $10 for two hours or so. Alternatively, South Coast Plaza is just a few blocks over and parking there is free, but I don't know how aggressive they are with towing and it feels like a big gamble just to save a few bucks. All in all, even though none of the exhibits were really our flavor, we still had a good time checking out OCMA. Oddly, there weren't many other visitors here when we arrived, but it did seem to get busier as the day wore on (there was a big group walking in as we were walking out) and we certainly didn't mind not having to deal with a bunch of crowds around. Plus, as nice as the museum looks, it's actually fairly small compared to others I've been to elsewhere. Since the featured exhibits have so much influence on the experience, I absolutely wouldn't mind coming back to see whatever they happen to have featured down the line. The ones they had when we were here may not have interested us, but the next ones might! Plus, it doesn't hurt that admission is free! All in all, THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

I honestly had no idea this place was here (I guess I'm not cultured lol)…read more This place did not disappoint. It's in a really nice area of Costa Mesa close to a bunch of hotels, south coast plaza and some of the best restaurants. (So many options for you to pick from and have dinner before your show) The architecture of the building itself is really beautiful. I would say it's a little tucked in, because I am always in this area and have never seen it before. The ambiance inside is nice as well. It's extremely clean This place has a parking garage and valet. Unfortunately, we had no idea they had valet. So we just automatically parked in the parking garage. But they do have a little walk way that is extremely easy to get to the building from the garage The lines went extremely fast for getting into the building. There was no restrictions on handbag size. ( or at least they didn't say anything to me about it / could differ from show to show and who is performing) All I had to do was open my purse and walk through a metal detector. Everyone was so friendly Once we entered the building, there are tons of staff directing you where to go if you need help finding your section They do have stairs when you walk in, but they have elevators. I chose to walk up a few stairs and then take the elevator to get to our seats We had second floor box circle level seating. It was extremely easy to get to the seats and the lady who took us to our seats was extremely kind and helpful She also gave us the rules - No placing your handbag on the railing, no video or flash photography I can't stress enough, the importance of elevators and it being accessible. So 5 stars for that The bathrooms were very clean and had a great amount of bathroom stalls. So there was no line I only saw one very tiny stand where you could get refreshments. I did not get anything, so I don't know what they had to offer (such as alcohol or if they had any food) The write up online for the show we went to for Tchaikovsky's Fifth & Avi Avital Pacific Symphony -Experience Tchaikovsky's Triumphant Fifth & Mandolin Virtuoso Avi Avital! Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductorAvi Avital, mandolin-MOZART: Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio -FAZIL SAY: Mandolin Concerto (U.S. Premiere)TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

Went to see dancing with the stars here last night and I am just in awe…read more The whole theater was sold out! It was an incredible experience. Parking was only $15. Concession stand was reasonably priced. Drinks are allowed in the theater but snacks are not. This was an amazing show!

I visited Noguchi Garden for the first time back in 2019. I was surprised to learn that it's a…read morepublic space because it's nestled between tall office buildings and having driven by for years, I had no clue it was tucked away behind the buildings. It's an outdoor sculpture garden that was commissioned by the Segerstrom family and designed by Isamu Noguchi a Japanese-American artist. It features sculptures made of natural materials, water features and my favorite surprise of all... coastal redwoods! This is one of the very few spots in Southern California where you can be near a coastal redwood tree! My one critique of this space is that it is not easily accessible. You may have to park a couple blocks away and walk over and you might even have to pay for parking, but you can always park at the South Coast Plaza for free and walk over. Shouldn't take more than 10 min.

What a great spot to visit during your breaks or even on your lunch hour. Tucked in the heart of…read moreCosta Mesa, surrounded by high-rises, this place offers a refreshing breath of fresh air. The sculptures are fascinating and pay homage to what once stood here.

Love Liuli Crystal Art. Just purchased the Koi Fish Sculpture. Catharina was very sweet and…read morehelpful.

Awesome display and purchase here. Jessica, Ann, Cathrarina are such great associates. My fiancé…read moreand I came here to purchase a nice crystal art set for his mom's birthday. They gave us a lot of good recommendations and we do finally selected on a pair of beautiful pomegranate figurines "Good thing comes in pairs". Love the decor and it was such an easy purchase. As a birthday present they even included a beautiful wrapping paper job. Excellent service!!! Will definitely come back again soon. They also have zodiac animals for sale and since this year is the Dragon you can be put in the waiting list when it arrives in April. So excited. Cannot wait! This place and staff deserve 10 stars!!!!

There an employee I didn't get his name, but I can describe him.His African-American he wears hand…read morebraces on both of his hands and his rude . I get there in the first thing he says do you have your case number? So I answer no but here's my ID. He was upset that he needed to look it up so after I was told there is nothing on the system. I said OK well I have a copy of my application along with my doctors information and he said well I can't take it. You need to wait or send it back again so I decided to speak to a manager. They gave me another number and I had to wait another 40 minutes before I was seen by someone else he was a lot of help. He was really nice and was able to help me with my paperwork unfortunately I didn't get his name. Also there is no Manager to be seen or refuse to talk to me.This was on 12/23/25 around 9:30 am .

If I could give this place negative stars I would, zero stars is too generous…read more I try to avoid posting negative reviews but I got some stuff to get off my chest, unfortunately. I presented here early April because a form that was supposed to be mailed to me was sent to an incorrect old address. While waiting in a 2 hour line I finally made it into the main waiting room where I was presented with a ticket, and told to wait for my number to be called. Before my number was called EDD had their internal team contact to see if my issue could be addressed over the phone. I explained to them I needed to pickup form DE2525XX (which is basically a doctors extension certification for you to continue receiving benefits). The representative I was speaking to over the phone was kind enough to reprint form DE2525XX for me which needed to be filled out by my doctor. His sage words were "make a copy of the completed form before you mail it in". I dropped off form DE2525XX with my doctor and needed to wait a several days before it would be complete. In between this waiting window EDD mailed me form DE2547D3 which looked similar to form DE2525XX but requested more detailed information. Annoyed because my doctor was already given form DE2525XX I present to EDD again to inquire about the new formed that I received. I waited in line for nearly 2 hours before I made it to the waiting room. Again, I was contacted by an EDD employee via phone to discuss the reason for my second visit. I explained my doctor had a printed form that EDD supplied days earlier but after that form was picked up a second form was mailed out. I specifically asked if form DE2547D3 needed to be filled out in lieu of DE2525, the representative assured me it was just a system generated letter that was mailed because of the address change/update. She stated I would be fine to proceed with returning printed form DE2525. That form was mailed out once completed by my doctor and after waiting weeks for EDD's system to update my information I couldn't wait any longer. I took copied form DE2525XX and stood in line again. After making it to the waiting room, pulling a number, and waiting my turn I finally get called to a window where this rude employee took one look at the printed form EDD had given me and said "we can't accept printed forms here". I questioned her about why I waited in line multiple times to not only pickup form DE2525, but confirm form DE2547D3 was not really needed. She had no answers, worse yet she showed no empathy to my stressful financial situation and was confused as to why an employee from their office would print out an invalid form. She requested I return with form DE2547D3 once completed by my physician and said when I did the information could be input into their system during my next visit. She was clearly incompetent and inept because that information was incorrect as well. I return a 4th time now with form DE2547D3 completed by my physician anxious to have this finally resolved. I wait in the same over populated line, pull my ticket, get to a window, and was told the information although correct couldn't be manually entered into their system but rather the form had to be mailed out. I literally watched the rep stuff my form into an envelope and drop it into an outgoing mailbox . I was told to allow 5-10 business days for processing. Here we are 30+ days later and that forms information still has not been updated. What a joke. Get it together EDD and hire competent compassionate employees, please.

Pretty clean, comfy seats. They don't open all the way out like cinemark but still comfy.read more

My fiancé and I recently visited Edwards Cinema since it's close to where we live after our recent…read moremove. One thing we really liked was the vintage feel of the theater it has a classic charm that you don't find in many newer theaters. That said, we were a little disappointed that the seats did not recline. Since ticket prices are similar to other theaters in the area, we would probably choose to drive a little farther next time for recliner seating. My fiancé has back issues, so sitting in a non-reclining chair for the length of a movie was uncomfortable for him. On the positive side, the concession portions were huge. We ordered a popcorn, a Coke, and some candy, and we were very happy with the size and value. One thing to note is that the restrooms are located on the mezzanine level, which may not be the most convenient for everyone. Overall, the theater has a nice nostalgic atmosphere and generous concession sizes, but the seating and parking were not our favorite parts of the experience.

I just put on an event for my organization here and it was wonderful. Hosh was a great help in…read moreplanning and very responsive with all my questions. Beautiful venue with an interesting history that piqued all of our guests' interests. A true hidden gem in OC venues.

On September 17, 2023, we were fortunate with the opportunity to take our first look wedding…read morepictures at The Palazzo by Khoshbin. From the elegant entrance, stunning architectural details, and grand staircase, we truly enjoyed our experience and resulting photos at this location. This is truly a gem in Orange County creating such a serene setting for us to celebrate our love. You can't help but marvel at the majestic scenery inside and out. We highly recommend The Palazzo by Khoshbin.

I decided to bring my mom here for Mother's day and enjoyed all of it!…read more We made a reservation about a week ago just incase there was a long wait. I highly recommend making a reservation before going because when we arrived, the line was down to the parking lot. It was packed! We instantly got sat and our server, Alex, stopped by with some water and greeted us. We were informed on Mother's day, they have a set menu. It was 2 salads, 2 apps, 4 entrees and 3 desserts for $55 per person. This was a lot of food! We honestly got full after the apps hit. Everything was sooo delicious and yummy. Alex, was extremely nice and friendly throughout the entire experience. They were very busy and all the servers were running around so we understood if he fell behind. We felt bad because the table next to us was giving him a hard time and being rude about the menu and how they didn't like certain items on the menu yet Alex stayed very professional and helpful with them. 10/10 food and experience, i will forsure be back to try more food and cocktails and request Alex's section!

We visited Maggiano's for their Mother's Day dinner, and while we usually have great experiences…read morehere, this visit was a bit underwhelming. The fixed holiday menu likely played a role. The salmon was overcooked and cold, and the pastas were just okay. The cheesecake was the highlight of the meal. Our server was attentive and friendly despite the holiday rush, and the atmosphere was still enjoyable. We'll definitely return, but this visit didn't quite meet our usual expectations.

Run...Don't Walk...4th of July decorations are up to 66% off!! And...they have started setting up…read morefor Halloween, Thanksgiving and even Christmas (believe it or not)! It's hard to not feel inspired while at Hobby Lobby. They have every type of craft, decor, and so much more. Need a decorative pillow? They've got you covered! They carry room decor, goods for a business, a whole section for sewers, an isle for clay making, cake decorating and much much more! My experience was fantastic, until I got to the counter. The staff member who rang me up had 0 customer service skills. She didn't say hello, make small talk or even tell me to have a nice day. Also, I thought an item was on sale, but it wasn't...when I asked her about it, she also wasn't very nice..."it's not on sale"! Kindness goes a long way and I'd love to have a better experience in this regard the next time I come shop.

All I needed was two small things grabbed what I needed proceeded to the checkouts and of course…read morethere's a mile long line because they only have one cashier and I'm not going to waste a good chunk of my lunch hour sitting in line because they don't want to add in more cashiers and when I asked the manager she just blew me off so I just left the items there and left