The Gondola company saved me a lot of money,,,they brought Venice Italy to me! Had a great time…read morewith Amir, the rower, was a nice young Italian man. He was informative, funny and entertaining. He pointed out a lot of Long Beach. History on the canals. Making a reservation was really easy, Samantha was very nice and dealt with my neurotic self. a full hour ride, even though I was a few minutes late. Great Long Beach times!

My husband I were celebrating our 20-year anniversary & were hoping to be able to go to Italy…read more Since that wasn't in the cards, we came up with Italian themed ideas throughout the week for our Italian staycation celebration. I came up with the gondola ride since I had gone on it many years ago & was so happy that they were still around. We booked it at sunset & I actually surprised my husband with a custom-made song of our 20 years together. I wanted it to be a surprise, so I called the company to let them know of my plan and Julia made sure to send the link of the song to my gondolier. We got Jack for our gondolier and let me tell you, he was perfect. He made our night very special and was very informative of the houses and history of the canal. He picked the perfect time to play the song and made the entire experience perfect. I highly recommend this for any special occasion. I definitely want to go back for the holidays to see the lights.

Amazing experience for those that love Xmas (Like me). All the staff is very friendly. Highly…read morerecommended. I will do it again.

So easy and convenient. We rode it on a Sunday afternoon so not as busy. Drivers were so nice and…read moreit was really convenient.

My grandkids enjoy the art and crafts of the sheep and love all the animals, plants, big trees and…read morespecially all the houses.. Everyone was very friendly to us The restroom was very clean.

A historical landmark, close & free to visit…read more Originally part of the ancestral village of Povuun'nga, the traditional place of origin of the native Gabrielino-Tongva people of the Los Angeles Basin, named Rancho Los Alamitos when the land was conceded to Manuel Nieto, and finally to Fred & Florence Bixby, whose children donated the family ranch to the City of Long Beach in 1968. To enter, visitors proceed to the Bixby Hill residential security gate at the intersection of East Anaheim Road and Palo Verde Avenue. Entrance is strictly at 1pm, as the guard will not allow entrance prior to that. Operating hours are 1pm - 5pm Wed - Sun. Initial visit, the barn area w/ the livestock was closed off due to a water main break. Tours of the Adobe Ranch is via a docent-led tour, which can be made at the Rancho Center. No photography is permitted. Tom was the docent, and he was quite knowledgeable of the history of Rancho Los Alamitos, allowing passage into each room on the first floor. Second floor was closed to visitors. My favorite room was the kitchen, as I marveled at the various appliances, such as the still operational refrigerator, with the condenser on top, instead of bottom. Also, the heavy, built to last stove, which probably served a countless number of meals for the family & staff working the ranch. There were a few objects which were available to touch, such as an early proto version of a View-Master. The cherry on top of the Adobe Ranch visit was pulling the rope attached to the dinner bell, signifying everyone to "come & get it!". The handsome, well-maintained garden landscape surrounding the property provides natural beauty & plenty of photo opportunities. Second visit was more fun, as the barn & livestock areas were open to the public, again! Preston, a magnificent Shire horse, towers over almost all visitors, and stuns with his majestic beauty. In the world record books, a Shire horse named Sampson is the largest recorded horse ever, at 7' 2.5" tall & 3,360 lbs. Not to be outdone, Fred the donkey bombastically greets people with his hee-haws. A few rescue horses, sheep & a coop full of chickens provided plenty of enjoyment. A pleasurable afternoon can be had at Rancho Los Alamitos. Visitors gaze back in time upon a working ranch, experience how things were built to stand the test of time, opposed to planned obsolescence of most machinery & appliances, today. Visiting Preston, Fred & the other animals, alone, is worth the drive. I look forward to coming back & I highly recommend giving Rancho Los Alamitos a visit.

In the midst of ecological restoration, these wetlands provide a great deal to see…read more Elizabeth Lambe, the Executive Director of Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust met with us to share the history of the foundation. She spoke to the difficulty fighting against corporations who want to build tall buildings to block coastal views and develop land without regard for the once thriving and unique ecosystem that once made up our entire coastline. Two biologists let us on a tour of the area. They both shared interesting information about both the plants, the birds we saw, the history of the site. One interesting tidbit is regarding the mule fat trees, which caused mules (back in the day) to get bloated as it isn't digestible. They have monthly excursions for as much as a donation. It was fascinating and I met a lot of interesting people. https://intoloscerritoswetlands.org/southern-los-cerritos-wetlands-restoration-project/

Went here for a field trip was amazing! Did activities loved it! And staff was fantablous!!!read more

The guide was all over the place and could not stay focused. The tour was so long and dragged out,…read moreit was boring and uneventful. We couldn't break away to leave... painful.

Our group had a great time on the tour; very fun, interesting, and informative :) Hope to do…read moreBlackstar in the future

We did the Kellog house tour and our tour guide was great. She was very knowledagable of the…read morehistory of not just the house, but the surrounding city/cities as well. The length of the tour was well worth the money, I also know that some stories are passed down through history or just lore. We enjoyed our experience and how everyone got into character/dressed as the era. My next goal is to do the Disney mansion tour. See you soon

We enjoyed a spooktacular haunted ghost tour around the Old Town Orange area with Valerie from…read moreHaunted OC tours! It's really more than about ghosts and paranormal experiences. Though, Valerie certainly has done her research by sharing sightings based on interviewing the locals and from her own experiences. We learned a lot about the history of the area and the old buildings that make up the neighborhood. It was surprising to learn there were so many mortuaries in the several blocks around the circle! Along with sharing interesting history and paranormal activity at each place where she stopped, from her iPad she also shared old pictures of what the buildings, shops and people looked like in the old days. Those black and white photos did enhance the spooky creepiness of the stories she shared. There were about 25 of us in our group. Valerie maneuvered us so we didn't get lost or separated, and she made sure we didn't get in the way of non-tour group pedestrians. Her audio was loud enough for everyone to hear. She dressed the part of ghost tour leader, lacy black cape and all, and she made the walk fun with her added theatrics. I highly recommend this tour!

If you're looking for a fun group to hike with that is led by an experienced knowledgeable person,…read moreNaturalist For You is your stop. I found them by accident while looking up trails to hike on when I moved to the area and have been going on hikes with them ever since. Joel, the organizer, loves to talk about the areas the hikes are in and gives extensive historical information and has an encyclopedic-like knowledge of the plant and animal life. Talk about a modern day John Muir! They have hikes weekly all over the Orange County mountains and other local places, you can find them on Facebook or Meetup to get in on hikes and the best part is they do hikes from easy to difficult so whatever level you are on there are hikes for you. There are also hikes to study birds, edible plants, owling, and much more.

Mr. Joel Robinson is an Orange County naturalist who leads educational hikes in and around the…read moreSanta Ana Mountains. He works with schools and individuals to create awareness of the diverse flora and fauna of the local mountains. Joel is a leader in the protection of natural habitats that are always under threat from land developers. I encourage you to go to one of his classes or to participate on one of his hikes! You will love it!

Communication was great! Helpful staff, kind, polite and responsive. Having an ash service for…read morefamily member is not something anyone wants to do and these professionals assisted in every way. Thank you for sending our family member off in the best way.

Sadly my family used their services for a scattering and things were so miscommunicated. I made the…read moreeffort to discuss my concerns with the owners to only receive excuses for every concern. At a time of loss, that last thing I want to do is argue. No compassion was shown or remorse. Added more stress to an already difficult time.

This review is for the January 2026 Thailand tour…read more What an amazing trip, as we are still talking about it. Supera did an excellent job in showing us the highlights of this beautiful country. We were spoiled and treated like VIPs throughout. Highlights include: Temples - so many Buddhist temples, beautiful and unique. Elephant sanctuary - A highlight! Up close and personal with these majestic creatures. We walked with them, made and fed them medicinal treats. Tuk Tuk tour - a VIP tour of the streets of Chang Mai. So fun and enjoyable. Hotels resorts - beautiful, elegant and top service including massages and buffet breakfasts. Food - Supera goes out of their way to handpick local specialties that most tourists don't know about. The food was unique and delicious. A real treat. Transportation - buses, longboats, flights - all handled for us, including all luggage transfers. Our tour guide Betty Tsai. What a pro! She's the perfect mix of organization and keeping it fun. Her attention to detail kept us moving smoothly through the trip. She even managed to work with the Mandarin Oriental to get me a personal item I accidentally left at the hotel after checkout. Ms A - so cute, with excellent knowledge of Thai culture and history. This was our third Supera tour, and it won't be our last!

My wife and I have been very happy travelers with Supera/Signet tours in the past. But they…read moredemonstrated awesome above-and-beyond customer service for our latest trip to Hokkaido. A family emergency necessitated my cutting my trip short and return to the U. S., and as soon as the tour staff learned of my predicament, they reached out to me and had the return flight arranged for me within 2 hours. I cannot describe how valuable it is not having to find my own flights during that stressful period. They made sure I was taken care of from the hotel taxi all the way to the airport drop off. Many thanks to Roy, Junko, and Eriko for their 5-star customer service! We will be back!