This indoor kart racing facility is a lot of fun! The tracks are larger than most, making the…read moreracing more exciting. Everything is very clean, from the karts to the track, which shows great care in maintenance. The snack bar is a nice bonus for breaks between races. The staff are excellent, especially with kids--helpful, attentive, and focused on safety. Overall, it's a well-run, fun place I'd definitely return to.

The automatic doors parted before me like the gates to a forbidden arena. My heart pounded--not…read morefrom fear, but from anticipation. The smell hit me first: burning rubber mixed with ozone, a bouquet that spoke of countless battles fought on these very tracks. I approached the counter, signed the waiver with trembling hands. This was it. My initiation into the world of electric velocity. The safety briefing washed over me. Speed limits. Racing lines. Flags. But my mind was already elsewhere, imagining the perfect lap, the flawless execution of every turn. Then I saw it: the kart. Sleek. Silent. Deadly. I lowered myself into the molded seat, gripped the steering wheel. The moment my foot touched the accelerator, everything changed. The instant torque slammed me back into my seat! No engine roar, no warming up--just pure, unadulterated acceleration that felt like being shot from a cannon! The first corner approached rapidly. I braked--perhaps too hard--and felt the rear end slide ever so slightly. My pupils dilated. This was it. This was the dance. Turn two. I remembered the instructor's words. Brake early. Apex late. Accelerate through. My body moved on instinct, finding the rhythm, becoming one with the machine. By lap three, everything crystallized. The track revealed its secrets to me. That slight banking in corner four. The deceptive tightness of the chicane. Each revelation was a flavor explosion on my palate--bitter defeat transformed into sweet victory! Other racers surrounded me. I could feel their presence, their fighting spirit! We weaved through corners in formation, each seeking that perfect line, that extra tenth of a second. When I finally executed a flawless outside pass on the long straight, my entire body surged with electricity! The laps blurred together in a symphony of speed. Left, right, brake, accelerate--a recipe perfected through repetition, each iteration bringing me closer to nirvana. And then, too soon, the checkered flag. My final time flashed on the screen. I stumbled from the kart, legs shaking, heart racing, a massive grin splitting my face. The other racers gathered around the timing board, comparing battle scars and bragging rights. This wasn't just fun. This was transcendent. This was speed distilled to its purest essence, served at precisely the right temperature to ignite the soul! K1 Speed had delivered a five-star experience that left me hungry for more.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I recently brought two clients to the Porsche Experience Center, and it turned into one of the most…read morememorable client outings I've ever had. We drove the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, and experiencing what that car can do on the track with a professional instructor was incredible. The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and made sure we had an unforgettable experience while still feeling safe and confident behind the wheel. After the driving experience, we had lunch at the restaurant, and it was surprisingly excellent. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the service matched the premium atmosphere of the entire facility. It was the perfect way to relax and talk about the experience afterward. Whether you're entertaining clients, celebrating a special occasion, or you're simply a car enthusiast, the Porsche Experience Center delivers. Every detail is thoughtfully executed, and it's clear they take pride in creating an experience that's every bit as impressive as the cars themselves. I'll definitely be back.

What a fun place!…read more We took our in laws to dine here since they are fans of Porsche. It was so cool to see them so excited especially with the surprise of the amazing view of the racetrack! We went on a random tuesday and was pleasantly surprised how many guests were there celebrating their birthdays with a drive on the racetrack followed by a meal at the nice restaurant upstairs after and the food was surprisingly delicious! They also had some cool models on display as well as a gift shop with all the tasteful porsche merchandise. There was also a cafe too, we were too full to order anything, but i would be curious to see if they have any branding for their latte art. If not, that'd be a great touch. And I'm so surprised how friendly and welcoming everyone was here! It really was a breath of fresh air! Everyone coming together over their love of the brand. Definitely recommend for a special occasion!

I've been attending the AROSC events for nearly 20 years. You simply can't find a nicer group of…read morepeople to share a race track with. Well organized, safety oriented, yet casual and friendly whenever possible. It feels like family. The driving schools are perfect for introducing someone not only to race track etiquette, but general car control on public roads. They have a class for every level of driver. Beginners are always welcome. The 2 day format allows plenty of time to absorb and practice. A bonus is that once you experience the controlled environment on a race track, your urge to speed on public roads all but vanishes. Perfect for those who have a lead foot! The time trials and race events are fiercely competitive on-track, but totally laid back in the pits. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, which is welcome after running with some other clubs. And rates are far lower than any other organizations of this caliber.

AROSC has by far one of the best driving schools available. I learned at the school that NASA,…read moreVARA, SCCA, and others take the training from this school to enable for their provisional license. Not only did I learn a lot about technique, I gained valuable knowledge about situational awareness, how to exit my car in emergency situations and quite a few "on track" how too's. The instructors answered all of my questions with positive response, and used the questions in discussion. The end of the weekend graduation exercise with all the instructors was a true eye opening experience, I never would have never thought that I would be able to handle wheel to wheel.

It was today! You missed it! I didn't!…read more But there's always next year...because this event is held annually, on Sunday, around the weekend before Halloween, in front of Lunada Bay Plaza (Via Anacapa & Yarmouth Road, adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive West). Signs are posted in Malaga Cove & Lunada Bay on PV Drive West before the event. The festival is small, mostly locals who walk there from home. If you drive, park on surrounding residential streets (free). Via Anacapa is shut down between the hardware store & Yarmouth Road for the festival. There's a concert in Lunada Bay Park, right in front of the plaza. The event is put on by Lunada Bay Homeowners Association for Lunada Bay residents but open to all. Leashed dogs apparently OK, I saw several (who didn't know quite what to think of the critters in the petting zoo). No charge for entry to the festival or concert but you might want to bring a pumpkin on wheels & register to enter the pumpkin race. Great fun! Pumpkins go every which way, rarely in a straight line. People chase their pumpkins down the hill on the practice runs to keep them from smashing into whatever's in their path. I saw one wipe out against a car tire. Adults were having at least as much fun as kids with those pumpkins. There was also a petting zoo, a climbing wall, food booths, balloon artist, face painting & more. Some kids wore their Halloween costumes. The owners of Lunada Market & Deli cooked up burgers, brats, corn on the cob, sides, all reasonably priced. Delicious cheeseburger with all the trimmings ($7)! I shoulda had two. I got sunburned watching the pumpkin races! They race in groups of 5, then the winners of each race compete, assuming their pumpkins survive the first round. Family fun at its finest. I wanna enter the pumpkin race next year! I'll borrow a neighbor kid to bring with me so I don't look stupid. In my Halloween costume....

Fun street fair to check out vendors and community services. There is free parking at Kinecta…read moreCredit Union, and there is a bus that takes you to the fair.

I love going to the MB Old Hometown Fair. I am not much into the arts and crafts booths but I like…read moreto look through at everything. Most of the booth including the beer garden and wine garden's proceeds go to the Manhattan Beach school's soccer, football, tennis, baseball, lacrosse...teams. Last year I volunteered at the wine garden and we had a very nice selection of wines and all the proceeds went to the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation. Parking is impossible so I recommend riding a bike or taking a free shuttle from the Northrop Grumman parking lot located on Aviation Blvd just North of Manhattan Beach Blvd. www.mbfair.org/

Our first time hosting a casino night actually but had lots of fun and I might have started a…read moretradition for my birthday. They set everything up and took it down too. The dealers were funny and showed us how to play the roulette. Highly recommend if you want to have a good time.

Amazing company and incredible customer service! Took my party from drab to fab! People are still…read moretalking about it!! Can't wait to book again!

I was forced into this by my girlfriends, LOL. We ran the 5K which started at 8:30. Beautiful…read morecourse which goes along the ocean in several stretches. There are a few hills which will kick your butt, I walked on one in particular, you will know it when you get there, it's by the Redondo Beach pier. There is a fanfare area which has drinks, and healthy post race food. My favorite part is that everyone gets two free beers (thanks Ultra!) which need to be consumed on site. It is a great opportunity to meet people throughout the South Bay community and socialize.

I've read all the reviews. Too bad for the past runners. The only thing I can say is, I ran this…read morerace for experience and fun and it was never a disappointment. I take running and these types of physical activities to be beneficial and there's no reason to complain about. Complaint on the parking? No medal? Quality of tshirt? C'mon now. This year was a bling and a good quality shirt. There were so many participants and I was impressed how organized this event was. Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Beers,Clif protein bars and bananas at the end of the race. If I were you,get up and stop whining. Go run or walk this race!