Came here today for the first time to enjoy the festival. Saw NO cherry blossom trees though…read more Picked up some Torrance city related swag and saw some vendor booths. Ate 2 pizzas from the food trucks on site. Picnic under the trees with shade. Kids played in the playground area nearby. Saw a cultural performance. Glad the weather was nice to enjoy this Saturday.

Great local cherry Blossum hosted by city of Torrance. Bring a picnic blanket and hang out on the…read moregrass with venders, food trucks and cultural performances throughout the day. Great family fun!

Haven't been here in over 20 years. It went into a halt during Covid and started running again…read more This is my first time back since a long time ago. I still have the plumeria plant/tree I bought from here, as well as some souvenirs. It's a free event. There were tons of vendors. It almost looked too commercialized and touristy with so many vendors selling souvenirs; clothes, accessories, art, handicrafts, etc. They also have food vendors on the other side. The middle had an activity center where you can learn to make a lei or some sort of handmade item. The vendors imo were too scrunched up against one side of the park and the two isles of tents, people had to squeeze in between which was too hot to navigate around people. Vendor items were too pricey. Items that are made in the Philippines are sold at very high prices. The vendors say it's imported prices, however I think they probably bring these in themselves yearly from a supplier for cheap and resell for really high, because they're there every year. The only thing memorable were the performers and hula dancers on stage which we only saw for a few minutes before leaving due to the heat. The weather was EXTREMELY HOT. It is mid July, but it was SO HOT that I didn't even stay long. It was unbearable. Not much shade except those that have already been taken along the sides. I was in and out of there. People do bring canopies and tents as well as chairs, but there was no wind whatsoever. Got lucky with parking because of someone I knew was a staff next door at the college. They do have street parking if you get there early but it was already very crowded by the time it was 10:30-11a.m. It was packed. Getting in also has a long line if you want to pay for parking to borrow the part of the schools parking lot. Got there within an hour of the event starting, and already a lot of people coming and going. By 11a.m. a lot of people were already leaving and got what they wanted. I think people left due to the heatwave. Overall, too hot of an outdoor event with minimal cover from the sun. No wind, just sweaty and hot weather. Only tents were the vendors, so gotta walk around in hot air. It's a free event (just pay parking if needed). It landed during the 2026 FIFA Finals weekend so not sure how that Sunday turned out.

It's been years since I've attended a ho'olaulea. A spur of the moment visit and well worth the…read moredrive. It brought back so many fond memories of attending with my family and friends every year. As time passes it's hard to get everyone together. Hubby and I went for a peaceful day at the park. We attended the second day of the festival. Lots of merch vendors plenty to see, touch, feel. The hard part was deciding on which color lol. A smaller stage with covered seating area located in the back. Food vendors lined along the pathway. Malasadas! Chocolate filled?! Yes please! We tried all the flavors and chocolate was the favorite. Hot and fresh so good. I did have to dust a little sugar off like a beignet because I wanted that oozing chocolate.. divine! Manapua was aight.. I know they could do better. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. No attitudes at these festivals only kind and caring. You can bring your own water which is so nice especially during the summer. Get there early for a shady spot to set up your chairs, blankets or og bamboo mats. Parking was $10 in the parking structure. Lots of handicap parking spots reserved in the front. It was nice to see these accommodations. The structure is the length of the park so there's lots of space. If you get there early enough you can also park on the sidewalk or at the other end of the park with a little further walk to avoid fees. Mobile bathrooms with outdoor wash station. All of the performances were so beautiful. Listening to the island music and watching the performers brought the ohana vibes with the island spirit of aloha. Live musicians and MC were the cherry on top. Keeping that peaceful harmony flowing throughout the whole day.

Just started coming here last year after years of hearing about it. One of the best flea markets in…read moreLA in my opinion since its not too busy and no crazy upcharge prices. Strolling through the small-town vibes of downtown torrance is a delight. Keep in mind it can get a little warm at times so I reccommend wearing a hat to keep cool. The market has so many amazing vendors to browse through: dishware, homedecor, plants, vintage clothing, Jewlery, collectibles, and random bits and bobs. I mainly come here for Jewlery! I score amazing pieces each time. Prices for Jewlery can range from $1 to $1k+ In regards to parking, it can be a bit tricky since its mainly residential parking available but I always manage to find parking near El Prado park.

This place has uranium glassware! I fell in love with numerous vintage pieces priced well. Loved…read morethe big space with lots of new and used goodies.

It's always fun to go to the Abbot Kinney Festival. Lots to look at. Before the pandemic there…read morewere more bars on Abbot Kinney, not so much now.

Just another great way to harold the end of summer…read more.. AKF is thrown annually, stretches the entire length of Abbot Kinney Blvd. and has a little of everything: * YES - Lotsa food stands w/ interesting offerings (ie: Hotato's "chips" on a stick) * YES - Jewelry stands: both affordable and some pricier * YES - Art, signage & poster, clothing/tee stands * YES - Live music & DJ * YES - Fun people watching * YES - Most of AKB's original shops are open as well * WOA: - Street (free) parking. Tons of bikes were parked as well. - Pet-friendly. - Pretty clean; they were smart in placing tons of trash cans throughout. Too bad it's only hosted once a year.

2nd Year attending this event and our group had a good time. Took advantage of the Yelp Elite…read morediscount which came to $49.00 per person (instead of $89.00). Couple of tips for next year -- there are alot of booze booths but very few with food. If not for the pizza all of us would have starved as the other vendors had small portions and some ran out early. Also, there was only one desert place -- how bout some ice cream next year? Good event if you like to drink though!

I was able to attend this event as a Yelp Elite member this year! It was a really fun afternoon in…read morethe sun, with a good crowd, music, and food and drinks. They had a lot of booths with alcoholic drinks, however since I am still nursing my baby I wasn't able to try any of the alcohol. It would have been nice if there were more non-alcoholic drink options. Also, the food ran out pretty quickly considering everyone was drinking they should have provided more food for people to absorb their alcohol. Overall it was a great event for a Sunday funday!

I just attended the Manhattan Beach Annual Family Campout. It was a WONDERFUL event that was…read moresuperbly well-run. My family had a fabulous time! I was surprised at how much staff was involved. We arrived, checked-in and received our wrist bands. Setting up our pop up tent took about 60 seconds (thank you Costco), and we were off to explore the activities. We were the first to play on the bounce obstacle course, be human hamsters, and slide down the hills on ice blocks. These were all superbly fun activities. Next came sports. My son loved kick ball the best. I was impressed with how enthusiastic most of the staff were. It makes a difference when they interact with the kids like they want to be there and like kids. Dinner was served promptly at 5:30. They had hotdogs, hamburgers, veggie burgers, watermelon, baked beans, cookies and chips. Everything was from Costco. I enjoyed my veggie burger, Cheetos and cookie. We quickly ate dinner and headed straight for story time at the amphitheater. It was a long story time, approximately 30 minutes. The main children's librarian was there to read a bunch of books. I zoned out and listened to an audio book. Followed by this was a Movie in the Park where us Campout attendees were treated to hot cocoa, coffee, popcorn and ice cream. Lights out at 10pm. I was EXHAUSTED. There were kids playing outside and being noisy, but they soon settled down. We were up super early because kids get up at the crack of dawn. Breakfast was about 25 minutes late, but they had Peet's coffee and OJ ready. Breakfast was pancakes, turkey sausage, eggs, yogurt, cinnamon rolls, cereal, milk and fruit. It was a good spread. Right after breakfast was the fishing derby. We didn't catch anything, but it was fun trying. They provided fishing poles for us. Bottom Line: A perfect first family camping trip thanks to the staff at the Manhattan Beach Annual Family Campout!

ESMoA is an experimental museum that embrace visitors, partners, and featured artists to contribute…read moreto the interpretation and creation of art. This place hosts periodically just draw sessions, complimentary to public with general free admission to the museum.

Came here for a date with my wife after we left the kids with the grandparents. It is a nice…read moreintimate art gallery. We liked how they structured the gallery to focus on enjoying and feeling the art as opposed to reading a bunch of texts. They had some really cool pieces in there and some great programing that interested us to come back and try. Would recommend this for anyone who enjoys the arts:

This place is amazing! Great prices and great service. I came in expecting a party of 6 at 6PM but…read moremy friends were late/canceled and we ended up only being 4 people and having to start 90 minutes late. They were extremely accommodating and we had a lot of fun. Also surprise VR roller coaster at the end.

This was a fun experience I had with my daughter. My only complaint is the time was too short in my…read moreopinion and the staff could have been a bit more patient. If you have a large group, it is even better.