I had a great experience at Scene Gallery. Robert was so helpful in choosing the right frame for a…read morevery special original photography piece of mine. Fully trusted him in the process and it came out beautifully. He was also very kind and patient with my situation- I was out of the country then unexpectedly moved right after dropping my artwork off... they kept my art safe for me for almost a year until I could come back and get it. I felt so bad and appreciated this so much! Always support small businesses. They treat you much better than giant corporate ones as well! They really take their time and make sure you are happy. Thanks guys!

THE ART Very beautiful paintings at Scene gallery in Corona…read moreDel Mar. Incredible selection of pieces that captivate and draw you in. A well curated gallery for purchase by the most demanding buyers. Lots of pieces by local artists, yet the work looks like it belongs in a meseum. THE BUSINESS The pricing is very reasonable for the quality and appeal. The Staff (especially Robert) is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional. Small little gallery tucked behind Rose Bakery... a hidden gem! THE EXPERIENCE We bought a painting here for Mother's Day, they gave us 5 star service throughout the entire buying process, educating us about the artist and the painting. They wrapped up the painting very professionally and held it for us to pick up on Mother's Day as a surprise. They even offered to store it for a few weeks while our family moves. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SCENE GALLERY!

LOVELY and well maintained garden! I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. We were fortunate to visit…read morewhen they had the mosaic sculptures featured throughout too, which was an added bonus. I loved seeing the sculpture that will be at Burning Man this year. The garden is on the smaller size for a botanical garden (some stuff was under maintenance while we were there) but the gardens were impeccable. My favorite part was all the dahlias. Stunning! Your entry ticket ($12 for adults) also includes admission to the library, which had a bonsai area and some fun history. We were able to easily find free parking nearby. All the staff was so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the work. I definitely recommend this spot! Such a beautiful, relaxing space.

They're open in limited capacity so it's not going to take longer than an hour to tour the grounds…read more Parking was $6.50 Not sure when construction finishes but it shouldnt take long because we spoke to someone there who said the city will want to expedite construction to open the restaurant. Beautiful still. We came the day before Mother's Day for the rose show. Looking forward to coming back when construction completes because at $5 admission that is kind of a rip for how much is there. It took us longer because I recognized someone at the rose show and my son is really into plants but for an average person I'd say 30-45 min is really how much is there right now until they finish the remodel

Balboa Island is inside of a time machine - dialed back into the 70's. It's peaceful and friendly…read morethere, just a short jump from Newport Beach. The Hues Skelley Art Gallery is located right in the center of that tiny town, and has many artists paintings for sale; they are breathtakingly beautiful. If you own a home anywhere in California, this is a must see sort of place because you need to purchase an artpiece - or two! I took a couple of art oil painting classes from Ms Deb Hues herself; it was a week long each time and I can say that I'm painting in thicker, juicier strokes using my brushes in a more efficient manner. Deb Hues does landscapes and beach scapes, and she has a beautiful and distinctive flair to her paintings. Lisa Skelley is a pastel artist, and she creates the most beautiful ocean scenes with dramatic crashing of the waves on the seashore. If you are lucky enough to be in Balboa Island, it's a must see kind of place! So please get in there to browse the paintings. You will see Hues and Skelley paintings, but also I saw Terry Miura's paintings, Ryan Jensens and Mark Fehlman, to name a few. These art pieces will rock your visual senses and they will beautify the world around you - and make your home a more beautiful place to be. Hues & Skelley Art Gallery is in their 26th year in business, so they're doing something really important for this world we live in. Thank you.

This art gallery is a gem on Balboa Island - the most beautiful plein air art I've ever come…read moreacross. it's a must see if you visit the area.

I had to prepare a relatives home for sale which meant selling everything inside before it could be…read morepainted and get new carpet. It would have been a massive job for me to try and sell everything on my own, not to mention it would have taken months, so I interviewed a few estate sale firms. As soon as I met Catherine, I knew my search was over. I knew she and her staff were the ones for me. They handled everything from start to finish and even did an inventory of everything for me which was really helpful. That alone would have been a burden for me to do. The sale was super organized and because we had some antiques and vintage stuff, there were people lined up outside waiting to be first in. The bulk of our stuff sold the first day but the sale went for a total of 3 days and what little was left, we donated. As soon as you meet Catherine you will instantly know she is the one you want helping you.

HORRIBLE! I hired Catherine for her 30 year +…read moreexperience of liquidating high end estates. I was hoping to sell several large items in the five figure range as well as many collectible pieces of Herend, Lladro, Royal Copenhagen and Waterford. The two day set up was a disaster. Their pricing methodology was a joke. I was hands on and kept a list of my items with the pricing. I was told this was a waste of time. Later, I found out why. All my collectibles were sold at garage sale prices. Also, items in my home not marked for sale were sold for peanuts without asking. I was ordered out of my home one hour prior to the sale start time on Day #1. They needed this time to "embellish" my sale without my knowledge. These items included fur coats on a rack, many purses of all sizes, scarves , "Chanel" sunglasses and professional jewelry cases. At the end of day #1 of the sale I arrived home with my house left unlocked and no staff present. My living room had been turned into a retail shop. The second day of the sale I arrived to my home earlier to be screamed at by the manager as their items from my living room were being packed up. No customers present. At my insistence I was handed a poor list of my items sold. I could only take a photo copy of it. I was then paid my 60%. Catherine made herself unavailable for the entire four day fiasco. Her "manager" was the most abusive, ruthless and uncaring human being I have ever dealt with. Please stay away at all cost! Beware!!!

Sometimes it's not just the framing! The word "Gallery"…read moredescribes a place for exhibiting and selling art but really it's so much more. For me it's the experience - the time spent looking, studying, and simply browsing a collection is worth gold to me. Chemers Gallery in Tustin is that place that offers that whole experience. Every time I go in there, which I admit isn't near often enough but probably more than some, I delight in "finds". I have a fairly decent collection of artwork and it's not confined to paintings. I've ceramics, sculptures, glasswork, pottery, photographs, and a few weird pieces of found object works as well. Quite a few of those pieces have come from this jewel of a gallery so close to home. The owner Karen, and her friendly staff have always allowed me the luxury to simply roam. I have to walk through numerous times to take everything in. I get distracted by one or two pieces and then turn around and find something else completely unexpected. And, it becomes mine. I love this place!! I am a retired healthcare designer and Chemers was the art consultant on a few of our firms healthcare projects. What I enjoyed was the chosen works were always different from the predictable works too often seen in healthcare spaces and, they always complimented the concepts of our interiors. I also love the shows and exhibitions they often host here. Often soliciting works from local artists, craftspeople, and even foodies, these "pop-up" shows are always good for gifts, wearables, and sometimes taste-ables! And if I'm lucky, I often walk away with a new piece! I always look forward to stopping in on these shows and could spend an hour or more perusing. Do yourself a favor and visit this gallery - oh, and of course, don't forget, they also do excellent framing!!

I absolutely loved the creators of the gallery. I was sad to find out that they would have to move,…read morebut at that time I was able to purchase a lovely illustration from a Fancy Nancy book series. I ADORE it once Chemers is settled in their new location, I'll be there.

Wow -Timree has a new studio/gallery. The space is amazing, inviting but it's Timree and her…read moreamazing energy and talent that make it great. I took the first of a new type of class and way of painting. The studio lighting was low with candles on the stations next to our easels. The class was a contemporary painting that included new to me techniques and was inspired with a guided meditation. First we traced "Sacred Geometry" or a flower of life on the blank canvas for healing and transformation. Then a base color for grounding and next a guided meditation (my mom came through) then we to painted blind folded. It was a great experience. Timree is a genius and intentional without being stuffy or strict. I'm a long term paint club member it's great value and this class was priceless for me.

ALEXIS is a great teacher and loves sharing her art. Bring a group of friends.read more

Came in to check things out and it was really crowded!!…read more They have plenty of games and lots of games that dispense tickets to redeem prizes. The prices of the credit vary on amount and it can get quite expensive, the prizes are not worth the credit we spend but that isn't the point of the prizes. Also you get a reusable card which I think if you come often to make sure to bring it and just refill the amount to waive the new card activation fee. We didn't get to stay long to play the games we wanted since it was crowded and the game we wanted was pretty popular. Would like to try again next time and will bring our card for a refill!

Arcade with a view of Newport Harbor? Yes please…read more This is a great little family owned and operated arcade in the Balboa Fun Zone. Pro tip: If you need more than one card (so each kid can have their own), you can select the number of cards you need, and then the total amount with bonus credits, and it will automatically split the total credits among each card. This lets you maximize your bonus credits. Nice!