I recently planned and coordinated a wedding at Calamigos Ranch and it was an exceptional event…read morefrom start to finish. It'd been a few years since my last wedding at this venue, and it was so great to be back. The space is just as beautiful as before, and the staff we had the pleasure of working with was even better than before. From the Calamigos team, we worked with Avery for all pre-event planning, and our day-of team--Maxine, Daulton, Richie, Larissa, and the rest of their crew--were all So amazing and supportive throughout our event, and we couldn't be more grateful. I hope to be back at Calamigos Ranch for another event soon! -- Ingrid, Grand Entrance Affairs

The wedding at this venue was severely mishandled. The event was plagued by disorganization, poor…read morecommunication, understaffing, and repeated service failures--from incorrect setup and unprofessional staff behavior to inadequate bar service, restroom issues, missing personal property, and lack of onsite management. Critical details were missed, guests were treated dismissively, and the overall experience fell far below expectations for a once-in-a-lifetime event. This was an unacceptable level of service, and I would not recommend this venue. I am unable to in words describe how stressful the day was and how you can get better value and service at other venues from speaking with several newlyweds and industry event coordinators.

We arrived and thought the house was beautiful but shortly thereafter the power went out and there…read morewas no water. The host did nothing to compensate and throughout the next 2 days the power and water never came back on. We had to stay at a nearby hotel and when we went back to the house to retrieve the bulk of our luggage the host called the police because they claimed we were past the check out time. A joke and ridiculous. Avoid this house and any other managed by Stay Awhile

I requested a tasting through the owner who passed my girlfriend and I on to Tony. We requested a…read moreprivate tasting by text for 22 people because he wouldn't answer the phone. Our budget was between 4-5k for a couple hours. Tony replied with condescending comments such as " We have no options for a catered event for 30 people for 5k at a 40 million dollar estate in Malibu. I would throw parties myself regularly if there was such an option." Tony either has attention deficit disorder or is just too cool to listen, as I asked for a wine tasting with my budget and no valet as we have a limo for the day. I've done wine tastings at Caymus and Opus One and will stick to Napa Valley to avoid the pretentious people involved with this group. Tony can go choke on his grape juice!

We came here to have dinner February 20, 2022! This is a really beautiful looking hotel especially…read moreat night! It's almost like a farm setting and sorta lit up like Christmas it's very beautiful with all the lights. We stopped to grab a coffee at the coffee shop there and it was honestly not that great, they were very sweet the girl working there I do remember that. But their coffee was not that great. The dinner we had was nice but it was outside and it was freezing. So we were all shivering and by the time our food came out everything was pretty cold. The entire hotel was not busy there wasn't that many people there. Kind of a shame since you think it would be since it is beautiful there. The rooms were interesting and across from each other, however I loved the little fire pit they had in the middle of the outside area going back and forth to the rooms. The kids had a blast though they had fun running back and forth and they do leave a lot of yummy snacks around which was really nice. The customer service was not bad not the best but not bad! Everyone was nice but things took extra long when it shouldn't when no one was really there. I hope next time we visit this hotel it will be busier. But it's a very unique kind of a hotel and very gorgeous. At least check it out once. Have a really beautiful day :) Be kind to everyone - Aloha

Beach side service was excellent! Full food and bar menu available while lounging on the beach…read moreenjoying the view.

The most amazing experience I had for my birthday as a seafood and ocean lover that it had me…read morecrying at the end. The servers were so professional and amusing as they tried to guess my age. We were seated outdoors where the patio was lit by bonfire and fairy lights, giving it an intimate and comfy feeling. Despite the outdoor setting at 9PM mid-winter in California, it was pretty warm, unlike the walk outside the venue :') The complimentary ice cream at the end to celebrate my birthday was the icing on top. Hope my crying didn't scare the servers LOL 10/10 to service and setting + sappy girlfriend approved! Would definitely cry again :')

So, I was hosting two very beautiful models from Texas. They had asked me to enjoy some time at the…read morebeach and to have a very nice early dinner. Obviously, I knew just the perfect spot. I took them to Geoffrey's and it was the best experience for both of them! So, while I waited, they went and did their photos at the actual beach access. During that time, I had the absolute pleasure of interacting with Geoffrey's best server, Miss Arkia (please forgive me if I didn't spell your name correctly). She had a full section and yet, made time to offer me water and provide an amazing level of customer care. She is absolutely INCREDIBLE! I also had the honor of meeting two of the Managers, Allan and a lovely blonde Manager, who I'm afraid that I didn't her get name. I'm so sorry, as both of them deserve proper recognition. So friendly, professional and welcoming. Our server was Marci and she was very nice. We loved everything that we ordered. This included the carb cakes, fried oysters and a chicken Caesar salad. One of my guests had some very specific dietary restrictions and Marci made it happen. Shout out to the entire Geoffrey's team, who made my visitors understand why Malibu and their restaurant is so special. Arkia, you are the absolute best representative of the entire organization! I'm hoping that Allan gives you the recognition that you deserve!

There's a reason I'm leaving five stars for Paradise Cove Beach Café in Malibu. It's not just about…read morethe food--though that's good--it's the location, the history, and the pure, stunning vibe. As you enter, the bar area greets you with a fantastic atmosphere, no matter the time--morning, afternoon, or evening. If you're heading here, definitely make a reservation and sit outside--the experience of being right on the sand, barefoot, with the waves right there, adds so much magic to the evening. his place is pure magic--a vibrant, unforgettable escape that will make you fall in love with Malibu all over again.

I'll start by saying that I've always loved Paradise Cove. I went recently (first time since Fires)…read moreand service was great as usual, view was amazing as usual, but for the first time the food was really bad.... And the prices were insane (did they go up??). The fish and chips ($40) felt like I was eating a massive plate of grease... as for the Marry-me Chicken, let's just say that the chicken stood me up at the altar (I.e, hardly had any chicken)... and final tab was over $260 for 3 people at lunch. So I would recommend that: 1. It's time to update the menu 2. Your prices are way too high You might get away with this for a tourist, but as a longtime Angeleno who always had birthdays, random brunches and big life events at Paradise Cove, this will likely be my last time making the trek....

Beautiful and elegant resort with many indoor and outdoor areas ready for wedding and other events…read more We have a small dog with us and they are very pet-friendly, with special rooms for us and accommodate our late check out request since we have to attend a brunch event before checking out.

Spa: Amazing. We went for a girls spa day. We both had 80…read moreminute massages. Relaxing. Expensive,but plan on hanging out by the adult only pool. The poolside bar and restaurant have very good food. We had tacos, chicken tikka bowl and tuna tar-tar. All very good. Such a fun time. Definitely going back soon! The hotel is sooo fun. Beautiful and in a great location. Staff is all really nice. Beds are comfortable and the grounds are gorgeous. Love the fireplace in the suites. There is another pool you can bring kids as well.Fun restaurants close by like Nonna, The Pearl District, Lure, Los Agaves. Good drinks at Crawfords(food not so good) Nice pool area. I do not recommend getting the pizza from room service. It was gross. The Denver omelette was good, (substitute the potato hash brown cakes for something else)and desserts pretty yummy.

I just went this morning at 7 AM to meet a bunch of my friends and we had breakfast there…read moreIt's kind of a tradition we do every year to get together in that place We were served by a great waitress by the name of Carmela. You can see both pictures with her on it. She's a good woman. As far as the food I had Chilaquiles and my friends had a breakfast skillet and a breakfast sandwich and others just had different eggs plates! I also had a smoothie with mixed berries and some milk Really delicious

The Harvest Kitchen and Bar is located at the Hyatt Regency and they have comfortable seating. The…read moreserver greeted me right away and asked whether I wanted a food menu. I said yes. He gave time to look at it and, when I was ready, took my order right away. I had the mahi mahi tacos and I was not disappointed. It came with a generous basket of chips and salsa. I have eaten here before and had the Tortilla soup, which was good. I will definitely come back here next year when I am in town again.

Eric was recommended to us by our day of wedding coordinator. We went with him because we liked…read morethe fact that we could customize everything about our wedding ceremony and that he had tons of experience officiating weddings. The process to design our ceremony was easy because we just had to pick and choose the different aspects from a given list but also we were able to customize it to make it about us and our relationship. Eric was super helpful and answered all our questions in a timely manner. He presented the ceremony in a wonderful manner and we would recommend him to anyone who is getting married in the future.

This review is for our wedding which took place on January 6, 2018 at Malibu West Beach Club…read more After interviewing a potential officiant who showed up late for our FaceTime talk, talking to Officiant Eric was such a refresher as we planned our wedding. He was always on time and his gentle, collaborative nature always put my wife and I at ease when we talked! His energy is contagious! Even on the day of, when he walked up to our venue's doors, he seriously calmed my nerves! He even gave my wife and I some tips while we were... y'know, up there getting married! What I loved about Officiant Eric was the ability to customize our ceremony! It was perfect for us as we didn't really want to have a religious ceremony and we wanted to customize it to our liking. Officiant Eric was encouraging, super helpful, and was open to being available for a FaceTime chat. Officiant Eric was amazing (and *efficient* might I add hehe), and his personality always brought comfort to this bride and groom!! Thank you so much!

From the very beginning, their team made us feel confident that our wedding was in good hands…read more While we experienced stress and uncertainty with some of our other vendors, Shine Entertainment was one of the few parts of the planning process that never gave us any worries. Coby did an incredible job helping coordinate our timeline and making sure every detail was accounted for. He was patient, organized, and always willing to answer our questions. On the wedding day itself, MC Philip and DJ Caleb were absolutely amazing. They adapted seamlessly to unexpected situations and kept everything running smoothly without our guests ever noticing a thing. What stood out most was how much our guests enjoyed the event. Weeks after the wedding, guests have continued to tell us how much fun they had and have even asked us about the entertainment team. The energy, professionalism, and attention to detail truly made a difference. If you're looking for a team that is organized, professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about making your event successful, Shine Entertainment is an easy choice. We are so grateful for everything they did to help make our wedding such a memorable experience. Thank you, Coby, Philip, Caleb, and the entire Shine Entertainment team!

We had the pleasure of having Shine Entertainment for our wedding earlier this year. From the very…read morefirst call all the way through the night of our event, Shine Entertainment has shown the utmost professionalism and care with their services. Coby was very attentive to our needs and gave very valuable feedback and recommendations along the way to help us plan our event. He made sure to keep things flexible during planning, and during the wedding itself, Coby and DJ Vento made sure the event ran smoothly while keeping everyone thoroughly engaged and entertained. Honestly, we could not have asked for anything better. Thank you once again to Shine Entertainment, and I would highly recommend their services for any event or occasion!

Michael did a fantastic job making our event dazzle. The dance floor was in place and the lighting…read morereally brought the party to another level. He made doing business easy and was fair in pricing. I would recommend him and easily hire him again!

I HIGHLY recommend Michael and his team for your wedding!…read more Michael is professional, communicative, transparent with pricing, and will take care of you. I sent him a few inspiration photos, and he understood my vision perfectly. He communicated with me every step of the way to make sure we were on the same page. I initially booked him for fairy lights above the dance floor, and just a few weeks before the wedding, I wanted to add disco balls. Michael was so accommodating, and even though the installation wasn't straight-forward, he was so on top of it and used his many years of experience and expertise to absolutely NAIL the job. Look at our photos for how great it turned out! I trust him fully and would 100% book with him again. Don't hesitate and reach out to him for your lighting needs!