This was by far one of the most inclusive and budget friendly wedding options we toured…read more This venue was a strong contender for us largely because Oscar did an excellent job highlighting all of its advantages. He was incredibly responsive throughout the process and remained highly engaged in discussing our plans. =PROS= *Extensive decor included. The package came with beautiful florals and centerpieces, and we were able to view a sample table set up that felt simple yet elegant *Food was included and notably served plated, which is typically an expensive upgrade at many other venues *Clean bathrooms with multiple stalls, which was surprisingly uncommon after touring so many venues *DJ and wedding planner services were already included *Photobooth upgrade was offered at a very reasonable price =CONS= *Very limited parking. We were grateful valet service was included for our larger guest count, but I would strongly recommend this upgrade if not already part of the package *No groom suite. There was a small bridal suite available, though it would feel cramped for anyone beyond just the bride *Limited greenery surrounding the ceremony area. Aside from some shrubbery, there was very little natural scenery and noticeable street noise nearby The pricing was extremely competitive and this likely would have been our choice had I not personally prioritized a venue with more natural surroundings. From both a financial and planning standpoint, this option removed a lot of the usual wedding stress because of how many services were already bundled together. On top of that, Oscar and his team stood out for being exceptionally organized and efficient during both the tour and quoting process.

Hosted a holiday party here for my employer. The staff were attentive and amazing from start to…read morefinish. They answered all my texts and emails in a timely manner. I was not disappointed in their service as they were attentive and met all of my requests. They also made a few accommodations for my guests with allergies and for those who were vegan. As for the venue, it was absolutely beautiful, inside and out! Don't waste your money choosing a venue that is a blank slate. If you do, you'll be spending more than $60K. If you want something affordable, all-inclusive(food, flowers, DJ, photobooth, centerpieces) and luxurious, this is the venue! Thank you Carlo, Oscar, and Michelle!

Feels like a quick rich quick scheme. Overpriced shows and overpriced drinks. Do not recommend…read more Best seats are reserved for paid actors. Owners don't even bother to show their faces on stage.. but they're there.

This was my second time going to the Granada House. The music has been excellent , and the art on…read morethe walls are amazing ! AmNot to mention the excellent drinks , and amazing crowd of people . Check this place out ,!

This review reflects the perspective of a swing dancer. Swing dance happens at Queen Bee's on…read moreTuesday evenings and consists of a lesson with a small dance party afterwards. The fee for the lesson and party is $15, for party only - $10. The announcement (https://www.queenbeessd.com/swign-dance) places the lesson at 6:30-7:30PM, the dance with DJ music is supposed to start at 7:30PM. On the day of my visit, the times were shifted by half an hour, so if you want to just dance, 8PM is the good time. The dance lesson by Mercedes Moore (yes, the great San Diego singer!) is excellent, most of the 20+ dancers appeared to be regulars and thus had accumulated significant amount of skill, yet due to small size of group, a true beginner should feel OK. Unlike most places in San Diego, this one has noticeably more leads (traditionally men) than follows (women), so this venue might be great for a true beginner follower. During the social party few more dancers appeared, but the group remained pretty small, and by 9PM it became hard to find a dance partner (the music was still going on). Some logistics: the free (street) parking is very limited. The best paid parking is across the street in a well-lit parking lot ($5 for two hours). The wooden floor is of OK quality, the seating is adequate for the small crowd. As always for small gatherings, bringing one's own dance partner is recommended, although on the day I have visited, it was easy for follows to find a lead. Overall: a true beginner follow should definitely check out this venue. An intermediate lead that wants just to dance, should consider bringing his own follower.

Queen Bee's definitely has character... and by character, I mean you can tell this place has been…read morearound for a minute. Came here for a wrestling event and the place was PACKED. No AC, shoulder-to-shoulder with everyone, and moving around felt like being in a battle royal before the matches even started. Parking...Well, it's North Park, so you already know that's part of the adventure. Expect to do a few laps and maybe say a quick prayer. That said, we made it happen and had a great time. The crowd brought the energy, the wrestling was entertaining, and honestly, the packed-out atmosphere made it feel like a big event. Just come prepared to sweat a little and earn your parking

The Neon Brush: A Glow in-the-Dark Painting Experience in Old Town was a great time…read more The tickets were $41.00 per person on feverup.com. The class includes neon paint and canvas. The class doesn't include wine but you can bring your own bottle. It was a fun time I went with fellow Yelper Nicole C. Happy Yelping :)

From the moment we walked up to the door I knew it was gonna be fun. The clientele were outside in…read morea line waiting to get in and getting ID checked so do you remember to bring your ID card. This is a bring your own tasty adult beverage, which I failed to read. Don't make the same mistake. Guidance bring that tasty beverage. Once you enter the room, the black lights were on the neon paint was on the walls. The lights were glowing. It really created a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We were allowed to choose whatever table we wanted to sit at, and there was an easel, a blank, multiple brushes, and a pallet ready for us . Some brief instructions and guidance was provided and then we were off on our painting adventure The session runs about an hour and a half . So plan accordingly But I absolutely would 10/10 recommend this. Happy painting yelpers !

Attended the omakase event here last night. The venue…read moreitself is incredibly spacious and clean, which made for a nice environment. My main critique is that it got a bit hot and stuffy inside while everyone was waiting in line for the tastings. There was a small outdoor area lined with tuff. The parking spots right by the entrance are pretty limited. Overall, it's a nice spot for an event.

This venue is amazing! Hosted my daughters bat mitzvah here the other night and everything was spot…read moreon. This space is wonderful and I highly recommend it for any events you may host.

10/10! A jewel in San Diego. We recently had our wedding event hosted here late August. FruitCraft…read moreprovided us everything we needed for the wedding. The place was unique, elegant, and we fell in love with the live hanging plants. Our guests loved the food, the drinks, and the ambiance. The place was very clean and organized when we arrived for setup. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Alan is amazing! He made sure we got what we wanted for our special day. He did not pressure us to add more to our package. It was a very smooth process. He was very patient and helpful with all the planning that led up to the date. We highly recommend getting the glass package and the champagne tower for your special day. They were a great addition to match the perfectly made drinks and the beautiful venue. Also, FruitCraft is walking distance to bars and clubs to continue the party. We reserved a private section at Gossip Grill post event and it was very close distance. The guests had a great time.

Attended a wedding here this weekend and it was beautiful! Love the outdoor and indoor space. The…read moreplants make it so pretty and even though it's next to a street it didn't seem to be a distraction or a problem. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors. Not sure if the venue provided food but that was amazing as well. Very cool space.

This Venue was great. We had our daughter's 21st birthday here. It has a great location, close to…read morethe freeway, the parking garage across the street that gives you a deal for your event. They have preferred vendors that were very professional and easy to work with. We got the DJ, bartending service, cleaning crew, dance floor that lights up, and the photo booths. Banessa and Richard, the owners, were easy to work with and very accomadating. They allow outside vendors if you choose to do so. We realized that this place is the old Corvette's Diner location for those that remember it here. Beautiful exposed beams, rustic solid wood tables, and a private area in the back of the building that could be used for a bride or whoever needs some space from the party, we used it to take a break from the party as we were hosting and staged our stuff in there. It all gives the place an elegant look. Restrooms were super clean and kept up. Thank you Skylight Venue for making our daughter's 21st birthday, not only a success, but unforgettable! Everyone is still talking about how beautiful and fun it was to have a party at Skylight Venue. -Ruben and Racheal- P.S. Everyone is wanting to know when one of our kids is getting married and if we are doing it at Skylight Venue! Lol

Great events venue in the heart of Hillcrest! I had the opportunity to attend an open house and…read morecheck multiple vendors all reunited offering services for weddings and anything that requires people and fun. Pretty big space but not overwhelming. I liked how everything that can be experienced there was showcased, like a fun 'robot' dancing and entertaining. Great experience.

I had bookmarked this restaurant and it was the perfect place for my best friend and I to hangout &…read moreconnect in a relaxing environment. This place also can be an event space, so something for me to note for a possible special occasion! Recs: Smoked Sausage & Mussels - This was topped with super yummy shoestring truffle fries with a savory broth. I know there were fries but many bread would be good to absorb the sauce. ‍Mushroom Mix Flatbread with Prosciutto - I loved the mix of fresh ingredients with the caramelized onions & mushrooms. It was still good as leftovers the next day. Titans Revenge & Day Spa - Both of these cocktails were so refreshing. I loved the meld of flavors which made these drinks the perfect beverage to sip on a summer day! Customer service was great and I liked that there weren't too many ppl when we came. Parking was plentiful.

Meraki has a lovely atmosphere! Friendly wait staff + an…read moreexcellent bartender! Meraki also amazingly DELICIOUS food!! I'll be back to listen to music. I went to a celebration of life, there, for a dear colleague. I was impressed with the venue, the staff + the food!

Was looking for a small venue for an intimate event for about 30 people. Found Pop Studio and Kasia…read morewas absolutely wonderful to work with. She answered every single one of my million questions, allowed me to your the space beforehand, worked with me when I needed to extend the time, and was available for questions the day of as well. Every guest absolutely loved the space and inquired about rentals as well. I love that the space blended itself to be set up exactly as we needed it and then after we were done, went right back to its default state. I definitely don't want to plan any more events soon as I am beyond worn out BUT I would love to host an event here again soon. Not many options for street parking but there is a very cost-efficient lot less than a block away.

i was looking for a space to hold a birthday party for about 20 people and Pop Studio is the…read moreperfect size for this kind of event. Kasia was super quick about answering my questions and writing up a contract for the desired time and date. Jaz who i met when i toured the place was SO nice and helpful in showing me what i would need to do to check in and check out (super easy as well, similar to checking in and out of an airbnb). It's a really nice venue specifically for themed parties (mine was steampunk) bc it really is a blank slate that you can decorate to your taste. My guests were very impressed with the decor and venue. It's nothing super fancy, but it suited my needs exactly and my event was a success! One note that i would do differently and advise others about is bringing additional signage since it is kinda tucked away and also seeing if there will be other events on your chosen date that would impact loading, etc.

This place was AMAZING!! Especially for the price. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They…read moreincluded farm tables and chairs and a fully decorated bridal/groom suites. My wedding was perfect and I'm so glad I found this place

I attended a wedding at Luce Loft and love the downtown, industrial vibes here. The venue itself is…read moremade for smaller weddings (ideally less than 100 people). The loft gets flipped so it doubles as a ceremony and reception space with cocktail hour taking place outside or in the long side area. What's great about this place is that you could hire a food truck to provide cocktail bites on the sidewalk. Inside the loft, the space still felt spacious for a reception. There is an upstairs deck area where the couple had a photo booth set up. Personally, I love a city-vibe wedding. I love when a couple can get street shots and any after party can happen in the downtown. I know that vibe isn't for everyone, but if that is yours, you should definitely check this venue out.