Just had my hot tub serviced and cleaned by Anthony from Coastal, and with the lack of good service…read morethese days.. I have to compliment and say Thank you to Anthony for his professionalism and GREAT customer service. Well done John

The sales portion was the easy part because I was looking for a specific dry sauna function so that…read morenarrowed my choices down quickly. The sales rep Kristi was friendly. The 3-person Tylo sauna was pricey, $12k. Paid an additional $750 for delivery & assembly as well as $500 for freight...so about 10% extra surcharge. For $1250 extra in addition to the cost of my sauna, I expected a better experience. When the unit was delivered, my neighbor who is a general contractor was in the garage with the delivery team, watching their assembly while I was busy inside the house. When the team told me the assembly was finished, my neighbor pointed out to them that the entire unit is visibly dusty / dirty as well as the glass door seal being (1) too short on one side and (2) messed up on the other side...plus a blemish on the black wood board. I overheard one of the team members mumbling about my neighbor to the other member while getting these issues resolved, which I thought was a bit unprofessional. All my neighbor asked was for an expensive ticket item to be properly delivered, assembled and presented...very sad that the delivery team seems to think this is a big ask for a pricey sauna. I called Coastal about the door seal being short and spoke to Susan. She said she will talk to the manufacturer and get back to me... she never did. Quite a disappointing experience with Coastal. Update: Oh, just noticed that the delivery team didn't even screw the heater into the sauna wall properly. Two of the four support screws were half exposed...they are specialty screws so I don't have the tools to screw them into the wall fully so have to probably hire someone to do it or buy the right tools. What a joke...paid $1250 extra for this type of service.

One of the best investments my husband and I did last year was purchasing a Hot Tub from "Backyard…read moreStyles" in Anaheim. Randy was great in giving us the details on the Hot Tub and answered every question. It's been over a yr since we've purchased and we'll call the store to ask a question about our hot tub and with no hesitation Randy or the owner Tim still answer any question we may have. We've enjoyed our Hot Tub during the Winter and even through this Heat we all have been experiencing. We've lowered the temperature on our Hot Tub, and when we step into it, it's as if we're stepping into a cool swimming pool. I highly highly recommend you stop by before you hit any other store, you will definitely find what you're looking for here.

Randy is absolutely amazing, not only did he sell me a beautiful spot for a great price, he's been…read morehelping me out every time I need him for the past six months regulating my Spa! His customer service is above and beyond, you definitely need to buy your Spa from this establishment, they are great people, Randy is the best!!! Tim is also a great guy! Both are very professional and know what they are talking about, very educated, I would definitely purchase from them again.

After careful review my wife and decided on Master spa model TS 8-2. It has met all…read moreour needs. I wanted to thank Trina for all her help. She always followed up on our questions and requests. I also wanted to thank Jasmine for giving me a mini class on maintaining the Spa. Finally I want to thank Ben for giving me some tips and tricks in keeping the spa in tip top shape. I look forward to their continued support when we need it.

Ben was amazing!! He didn't just sell me products I needed, he was very knowledgeable about the…read moreuse and installation. His people skills are fantastic, along with his commitment towards master spas.

Irvine Spa has updated their facilities. Some rooms are getting renovated, some rooms have cushion…read moremats with head rest to lay. There game room is actually pretty cute now. It use to be a kids play area but they change into a photo booth, claw machine game room so older folks can enjoy. Their food court menu has expanded too. It use to be mostly Korean food but now you have shave ice, fruits, salad and smoothie drinks. Which is great if you're not particularly wanting anything heavy. Yes price has increased but they are also updated and expanded to make the experience more pleasant which I appreciate. It being over 6 months that I last came and was pleasantly surprised. I stop going for a while because the price increased but the facilities stayed the same and a little underwhelmed but now I'm enjoying it little bit more. It seems like everything is just a little bit better now. I see the effort.

I used to go to iSpa pretty regularly and was even willing to drive over an hour to get here…read morebecause I loved the atmosphere so much. They put a lot of effort into recreating the feel of a traditional Korean village in their jjimjilbang and rest area, and it really does make you feel like you've been transported to Korea. The women's soaking pools are also spacious. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was really disappointing. The jjimjilbang rooms were noticeably cooler than I remembered. Most of them were barely warm enough to make me sweat, and even the hottest room didn't feel hot at all. At first, I assumed something was malfunctioning, which I would have completely understood. However, I asked the front desk and was told that these are going to be their regular temperatures moving forward because they had been cited by the health department for the rooms being too hot. I understand that they have to comply with health department requirements, but for someone who specifically comes here for the traditional Korean sauna experience, this completely changes the experience for me. If I'm going to a sauna, I expect to sweat. The LA weather outside honestly feels hotter than some of the sauna rooms now. It's unfortunate because iSpa used to be worth the hour-plus drive for me, and I genuinely loved coming here. The atmosphere is still beautiful and unique, but without the heat I expect from a Korean sauna, I don't think I'll be making the drive back.

We worked with Jim from Custom Spas Direct a few years ago to get a brand new, 6 seater hot tub for…read moreour new house and we were super happy with our purchase! Not only did they give us a fair price on a Vita Spas Envie but they also financed it for us at 0% interest. We've now had this tub now for many years and have made so many memories with our friends in the backyard and gained relief for our sore muscles since our purchase in 2022! Thank you! Highly recommend Custom Spas Direct in Upland! Check them out!

During my research process, I read numerous online postings advising that a nearby, trustworthy…read moredealer is the most important aspect when buying a hot tub. Although I was about to purchase a hot tub from a large, well known dealer in Corona, I decided to look at Custom Spas Direct, which has good online reviews and happens to be very close to our house. I'm glad I did. I was not familiar with the Vita spa brand that Custom Spas Direct sells. There's very little information available online. After doing some digging, I determined that Vita is a decent, mid-range spa with competitive pricing. Nothing fancy, but it's built with good components from companies like Balboa Water Group. Dealing with Custom Spas Direct has been fantastic. It's a small company and we interacted directly with Jim Galpin, the owner. Jim is a straightforward guy and he was very helpful in choosing a spa. Since I was unfamiliar with Vita, I had a lot of questions and he patiently answered all of them. He quickly responded whenever I sent him a text with a question or request. After the purchase, he was super flexible with regard to delivery, setup timing, coordinating with the electrician's schedule, etc. The delivery and setup was quick and well done. The installer did a good job answering all of my questions. We've had the spa six months and have had a couple of minor issues. One was probably due to user error on my part and the other was not. In both cases, Jim responded to my texts immediately and quickly resolved my issue, even during a holiday week. I'm so glad I purchased from a local dealer that provides such fantastic service after the sale. I'm sure a larger dealer would not have given us the same treatment. Thanks Jim! Five stars!

Mike is a gentleman. Took the time out of his busy day to swing by and give an overview of my pool…read morehealth with some tests and recommendations. There was no money exchanged because he refused to take any for his time. I'll be using Mike in the future.

Unfortunately, Anderson Pool has been the worst experience I have had with a pool company…read more I initially hired Anderson Pool to install mini pebble, a salt cell, and an autofill system. While the mini pebble itself turned out okay, we immediately began having problems with the autofill making noise and keeping us awake at night. I contacted Mike and explained that we never had this problem before their work was completed. Initially, he insisted it was not related to their installation. I eventually paid a separate plumber to inspect the issue, and I was told the noise was coming from the autofill. Mike later came out and made an adjustment. We also began experiencing issues with the salt cell. Since Anderson Pool had installed the equipment, I decided it would make sense to hire them for ongoing pool maintenance as well. Unfortunately, that created even more problems. After their pool technician changed the filter, I noticed water leaking from underneath my filter equipment. I called Laura, the office manager, because it was after hours and I did not know what I should do. I ultimately turned the pool off for the night. The following morning, I contacted Mike for guidance and was told Laura handled the service issues. When Laura called me, the conversation became extremely unpleasant. She was upset that I had contacted them regarding the problem and told me I could not keep calling them for issues. I explained that their service had left me with a leaking pool system and additional work that I did not know how to handle. I asked for the pool technician's phone number so I could communicate directly with him, and she refused to provide it. The conversation became argumentative, and I finally told her they could cancel my service and bill me for the month. Afterward, Mike told me he would personally come to my home, make sure everything was handled correctly, and supervise my pool service going forward. Based on that conversation, I believed the situation had been resolved. Two weeks later, however, nobody had returned to service my pool. I called to find out when the technician was coming back to correct the issue and maintain the pool, only to be told that my service had been canceled. I was shocked because after my conversation with Mike, I had understood that he was going to oversee the service moving forward. At the very least, I believe someone should have notified me that they had decided to discontinue service so I could immediately arrange for another company to maintain my pool. This has been an extremely frustrating experience, particularly because my previous pool company maintained my pool for approximately seven years until we moved, and I never experienced anything like this. Attached is the mess they left for me to clean. This review reflects my personal experience with Anderson Pool. Based on that experience, I would not use this company again.

We hired Way To Go Builders to do a backyard and pool remodel -- new pavers, pool resurfacing with…read moremini-pebble, new coping and tile, a curved stucco seat wall to hide our pool shed, pathway makeover with stepping stones and turf, and landscape lighting throughout. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Our project manager Tamir was exceptional -- responsive, organized, and clearly invested in the quality of the work. He kept the job moving at a surprisingly fast pace and promptly resolved issues as they arose. Pricing was competitive -- we got multiple estimates and Way To Go came in reasonable without cutting corners. You can see it in the finish quality: the stonework is clean, the tile on the curved bench is precise, and the side yard pathway turned out better than we imagined. Our pool cleaner gave high praise on the resurfacing work when he arrived for the first cleaning! Highly recommend for anyone looking to transform their outdoor space -- quality work, fair pricing, and a timeline that'll surprise you.

Way to Go Builders revamped our driveway, replastered our pool and built for us a stunning bench…read moreand fire pit. We enjoyed working with their creative team to design a space for us; Gadi and his crew were professional, knowledgable, kind and available. Way to go brought our vision to life in a timely fashion and for that we are very grateful.

I liked this guy but. Unfortunately. He ghosted me after receiving half payment for the project he…read moredid the draining and acid washing part of my pool. Seems he was honest and made more promises than he could follow through with. I think I may have been a new account he was given the chance to service. After he acid washed we were both disappointed with the outcome -So I tried to be helpful and suggested remedies and that I was willing to pay more if needed as long as it was reasonable. I waited almost 2 weeks and just filled my pool.

Very nice and professional individual who has given me a lot of good and valuable tips for our…read morefilter pump. Clean my pool very careful and get every thing runs good! I highly recommend him.

Review of Modul Pools, by OC Poolscapes…read more 4 1/2 Stars Overall, Modul substantially delivered on its "6 Weeks or Less" promise. I intentionally waited until the project was complete before updating this review because I wanted it to reflect the entire experience. Sales - 5 Stars Jaiden was outstanding throughout the process--transparent, responsive, friendly, and never pushy. We negotiated flexible pricing and several upgrades, and I always felt he treated me fairly. Five stars to Jaiden. Permitting - 5 Stars The permitting team knew my city's requirements, handled everything professionally, and moved quickly. I never had to chase anyone down. Five stars to the permitting team. Construction - Beautiful Pool, Minor Project Management Issues The finished product is beautiful. My family absolutely loves it, and Modul and their subcontractors did quality work throughout the project. Modul also handled several things well. They replaced a porcelain coping tile that my hardscape contractor accidentally cracked and rebuilt a brick planter that had to be demolished when excavator access proved tighter than expected. My only meaningful criticism relates to project management and communication. During the major construction milestones--excavation, plumbing, electrical, shotcrete, tile, and pebble--communication and scheduling were excellent. However, when the work shifted to punch-list items, cleanup, warranty coordination, or other items that didn't require another payment from me, responsiveness became less consistent and often required additional follow-up on my part. Construction projects are rarely perfect, and I never expected this one to be. My expectation was simply that the same sense of urgency shown during the primary construction phases would continue through project closeout. I also want to recognize Sam, the project manager's assistant, who was consistently responsive and instrumental in helping move many outstanding items forward. Five stars to Sam. Chemical Startup The startup process was probably the weakest part of my experience. I would have appreciated a more thorough startup walkthrough or pool school, and there were a couple of missed startup appointments that resulted in some unnecessary frustration. Salt System The most significant issue on my project was that the salt cell had inadvertently not been installed. Fortunately, my independent pool professional discovered the omission during a routine visit. Initially, the replacement part was backordered through the distributor. To Modul's credit, management ultimately stepped in, sourced the salt cell through a different distributor, and completed the installation rather than continuing to wait on the original backorder. I appreciated that they took ownership of the issue and found a solution. Automation & Warranty We also experienced an issue with communication between the AquaLink automation system and the Jandy VersaTemp heat pump. The only frustration was determining who would ultimately handle the repair, as there was some back-and-forth over whether it was an installation issue or a manufacturer warranty issue. Once it was routed through Jandy's warranty process, the problem was resolved and everything is now functioning properly. Final Thoughts No construction project is perfect, and this one certainly had its share of punch-list items and follow-up. That said, Modul delivered a beautiful pool at what I believe was a competitive price. My family has already created incredible memories and that's ultimately what this project was about. I genuinely believe Modul has talented people throughout the company. While I think there is room to improve communication and follow-through on punch-list and warranty items, management ultimately stepped in, addressed the significant issues, and delivered a finished product that we're extremely happy with. If I had one piece of advice for future customers, it would simply be to negotiate a reasonable punch-list retention and not release it until every remaining item has been completed and verified. It's a simple way to ensure the final details receive the same attention as the major phases of construction.

Don't fall for their instagram presence like I did. They will over promise, over charge, and under…read moredeliver. A simple 9x18 pool will take them over 7 months to fully complete from excavation (Nov 2025). Your project will not be a priority because all their resources go to their other company, Modul Pools, that claims to "build a pool in 6 weeks or less". If you hire OC Poolscapes, you will have to project manage their project managers to get them to do anything. If not, communication will be nonexistent. But even with me being on top of them, they don't answer calls, return calls, or even respond to texts. Not the owner (Malkiel), not the managers (Michael, Brandon, Jason, Brendan) , not even their assistants (Ulysses, Sam, Bernardo). With 5+ employees in the group chat they set up, it's hard to get a hold of them for any updates. For some reason they also switched project managers on us 3 times due to "company structure changes". First it was Brandon, then Jason, then Brendan. This caused months of delay because no one knew what was going on with our project. Multiple times, I had to walk them through what still needed to get done. There was no handoff or communication internally. Each time a new project manager contacted us for the first time, they would promise to be in constant communication and move things forward. But, the project eventually was put on the back burner again. There have been many missed construction deadlines and tons of issues with them getting permits approved. They tore down two walls in my backyard for access that they have yet to rebuild because whatever they submitted in the permit caused the city to think it was a build to require extra engineering, soils reports, and OSHA permits as well. To this day they are still trying to figure out the permit. Not even the pool build itself needed extra clearances and reports. They say workers will be here on a certain date and then no one shows up. But honestly they don't have anyone scheduled to come at all and just say things to stall and buy time. When you call them out on anything, there is always some sort of excuse. This has literally caused 3 months of delays on their part. No weather issues, no permit issues, just them dropping the ball on scheduling. They also do not take pride in their work. They constantly leave the job site a mess until you ask them to clean up. The tile and grout finish was a rushed and left messy and has since started falling apart (see pictures). Managers do not care to pay attention to the details, despite claiming they build luxury pools. They do not send their in-house workers. They contract the job out to others. For example, I have included a photo of how "their plumbers" ran our new gas line to the pool equipment. It isn't even secured to the wall. There is no way they can be proud of this and put their name on it. I had to call them out on it to have it fixed and secured. Oh and guess who came to fix it? Plumbers in a Modul Pools truck. They best communicate when a payment is due. They will gladly send someone over to pick up the check same day, no problems. But getting someone out here to do work? To them, it can wait. They are also quick to get back to you when you tell them that you are going to fire them and take legal action or file a complaint with the Contractors State License Board. But they immediately go back to not caring about your project after they do a little bit of work to appease you. Look, I know it's a miracle anything gets built in Los Angeles, but it's a miracle OC Poolscapes have built a pool at all. There's a lot more I could go into detail about but hopefully this review has painted a good picture. But with everything said and done, DO NOT hire OC Poolscapes or Modul Pools. I am posting this review before our project is fully completed and final inspections passed. I will not be taking this down. I will be submitting a complaint to the CSLB and will likely pursue legal action as they have practically built us a Modul pool for twice the cost.

Pearson Park is one of those places that quietly overdelivers. It's interesting that it has such a…read morelow rating on Yelp, but has a crazy high star rating and review count on Google Reviews. I don't usually review parks, but did this time because I knew that this beauty was not getting the flowers that it deserved. Stopped by yesterday evening for a 1.5-hour hot girl walk with a friend, and it checked all the usual boxes. Clean, well maintained, plenty of mature trees, and wide paths that make it easy to settle into a good conversation without constantly dodging people. It has that easygoing neighborhood feel that works just as well for a book club meetup, a picnic date, or a jog if you're in that 5k/marathon phase of your quarter life crisis like my friends are. An unexpected highlight for us was catching skytyping that was announcing Olivia Rodrigo's new album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," which is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026. We were craning our necks for a cool 20 minutes trying to figure out what the message meant and I didn't figure it out until looking it up on Reddit when I got home. Not exactly standard park entertainment, but definitely memorable. Also worth noting, right across the street we came across a full Zumba class happening in a small private studio. Apparently it runs every Thursday evening with a $7.00 cover. If you're into that kind of thing, it could be a fun way to switch things up. All in all, Pearson Park knocked it out of the (local) park. It was interesting enough for me to consider adding it to my future routine and will absolutely be coming back.

The park is a good sized park -- big enough for a dog walk or a run around the 0.7-mile perimeter…read more It has several tennis courts, baseball fields, playgrounds, and a swimming pool. There are many large trees around that offer very good shade. There are nice walk trails around the park but I would not advice to venture late at night as some parts of the park are not well lit.