We held our baby shower here in San Gabriel on 5/30/26. Jim the manager helped us through the…read moreentire process and gave us a tour and walkthrough before deciding to reserve the venue a couple months in advance. They have a full kitchen, full bar, ice machine, restrooms, and enough tables, chairs, space, and rental equipment to hold up to 150 people, and are flexible with customizing the experience to any kind of event and theme. We had a cuties themed baby shower with 130 people, and hired multiple vendors (Vietnamese food, boba tea bar, desserts, a bartender, and balloon artists). It was an amazing and fun experience for all of our friends and family members. Would definitely want to go here again for other events in the future, such as birthday parties, weddings, graduations, etc.

Great venue, clean, lots of tables, space, bar and no problems. Plenty of street parking. Very safe…read morearea.

This review is way overdue. Life got ahead of me. I'm sorry, Emil and Lisa!…read more I had my daughter's quinceañera at El Palacio Hall on March 14, 2026. We hosted 175 guests. When we first started looking for venues, we had a few specific things in mind, and flexibility was one of them. On our first visit in March 2025, we met with Emil, the venue owner. He was very welcoming, friendly, family-oriented, and easy to work with. He answered all of my questions and was very transparent from day one. He never pressured us or made us feel obligated to choose everything the hall offered. All selections and packages were based on our budget and what we wanted to spend. When I walked into the venue, I was immediately attracted to the décor, high ceilings, and bar area. Everything was very clean, the white draping made the space feel even more open, and the floor plan was perfect. I knew I wouldn't have to do much. I did hire an outside vendor to help with the themed décor, but almost everything else, including the plating, was purchased through the venue. As the quinceañera date approached, we met the venue manager, Lisa. She became our go-to person for anything we needed. She was very attentive and made sure the event was a success and that everything looked beautiful on the big day. The day of the event, everything went very smoothly. We had a venue host who worked hand in hand with Lisa. I forgot his name, but he was very kind and helpful. I had many family members say, "This place is beautiful! I never knew this was here." No one had any issues with parking. The restrooms were well maintained throughout the event, the food was ready on time (we had the fajitas, beans, and rice which was very tasty), the serving staff was very efficient, and the air conditioning was blasting and felt great (the temperature that day was around 78-80 degrees). Every area of the venue was operating seamlessly. All-in-all I am very grateful to all the staff at El Palacio Hall because they helped make my daughter's quinceañera a success. I would definitely have another event there again.

Very caring staff and wonderful facilities. Clean bathrooms . Large parking lot . Didn't need to…read morebring much if any decorations since the hall is so well maintained

My husband and I were looking for venues last minute for our wedding and we came across Blush. We…read moreworked alongside Jinn and he was amazing! He directed our reception with such high quality service, our family was content with the service provided. The venue is extremely spacious and the ambiance is just beautiful. Each and every detail was excellent. we had enough space to set up our photo booth at the entrance and had some of our guests there as well. Jinn was helped us with our drinks menu, and there was another server during this time. Unfortunately I couldn't get her name but she was wonderful as well. I would definitely recommend and use this venue for future events!

I was invited to my friend's friend birthday party and it was a very cute venue with stunning…read moredecor/interior!! I've never noticed this venue located in Arcadia but it's super beautiful. When you walk in they have these mirrors on each side that you can take pics in or look at your outfit! They have seating at the bar and lounge area. I love the flower decor that's in the ceiling!! It gives the place a nice modern luxury touch. It's not too big but perfect for a party of 30-40 persons. They have parking in the lot right by Outback! It's easy to find and very nice to celebrate. You can also have food catered or taco truck outside venue. I will come back her for another event or maybe in the future consider renting out for myself. -Marshay D.

I booked this venue for my baby shower, and overall, it was a great experience. The price was…read morereasonable and the rental comes with tables and chairs. You are responsible for your own table cloths, or you can rent it from them for an additional price. There's a kitchen that you can use, the bathrooms are clean, and there's plenty of parking inside. The venue can host 100 people, but it will be very tight with that many people. We had about 80 people (including kids) at the event, and though it felt tight, at least the kids were able to hang outside to enjoy the bouncer. I rented the afternoon time frame, so we were given the venue from 2:30-9PM. The only thing that I found weird was that there was absolutely no attendant available at the end of the night. Overall, a decent place to rent a venue if you wanna DIY things yourself.

Came here for a baby shower and it was a really nice space. Inside there were enough 6ft tables for…read moreabout 80 people. It felt a little tight, but there was still plenty of space in the foyer area and in the back. At the event I attended they had a bounce house and a taco vendor in the back. There is a full sized kitchen available for use so you can store or prepare food and drinks. The grass lawn out front was also a nice place for kids to run around. Super family friendly space! It was nice they even had a changing table in the women's bathroom. I would love to attend another event here in the future!

My experience was really good nice service. Very nice staff and giving us samples to try of there…read moredrinks would definitely give it a try to come here for all your first timers and visitors.

It's a cute indoor small shops store and venue for rent. My friend rented out the venue portion and…read morethe staff were easy to work with on time/clean up etc, and the venue was very fantasy/fairy/garden lights vibes. I visited the small stores since it was just next door and bought a stamp (from small stationery store) and ended up buying a Chinese traditional han fu/dress. The staff were very friendly, patient, and helpful! I spent a good 30-40 minutes picking out the one I wanted and they helped with trying it on / taking pics for me etc. The owner of the han fu store seems to go to China to get fresh goods decently often, so if you don't see any you love you can always come back in a month to check.

Ambassador Mansions & Gardens is a very quiet, peaceful, and truly beautiful place. It's hidden…read morebetween buildings, and if you don't know it's there, you might easily miss it -- which makes it feel like a secret garden in the middle of the city. The territory is incredibly well maintained, with huge mature trees, beautiful flowers, fountains, mini waterfalls, and small ponds where you can see fish and turtles. There is also a lovely grassy area in the center where you can sit, relax, or have a small picnic. Geese walk freely around the gardens, and colorful parrots fly overhead, adding even more charm to the atmosphere. In April, the garden looks especially stunning -- the pergola and trees are in full bloom (I wish I remembered the names of those gorgeous flowers!), and the whole place feels alive and magical. Honestly, this garden is beautiful in any season of the year. You can come here with dogs, which is a big plus, but it's important to respect the property rules: pets must be on a leash, owners are responsible for cleanup, professional photography requires a permit, and activities like skateboarding, drinking alcohol, or organized sports events are not allowed. These rules help preserve the calm and cleanliness of the space. There is also a secondary school located on the property, which adds to the unique character of the place. Parking-wise, we were able to find free street parking nearby without any issues. This is a perfect spot to slow down, enjoy nature, and escape the city noise for a while. Highly recommended for a peaceful walk or a quiet moment surrounded by beauty.

What a beautiful place to walk around and enjoy the grounds. It is a private property so make sure…read moreto follow the rules and don't litter. Ambassador gardens is a luxury residential community with beautiful homes and condos. The grounds are beautiful with big trees, water features and seating areas. We even saw turtles and big birds by the waterfall. Really lovely place to take a stroll at. We parked on Green Street and walked towards the ambassador auditorium... see my videos and pictures. So pretty.

We worked with Jack for our event draping and absolutely loved the color choice (sand) that we…read morepicked! We shared a Pinterest photo for inspiration, and he delivered exactly what we had in mind. As we got to know him more, we learned that he also offers a wide range of event services including lighting (like chandeliers), as well as select design of tables and chairs. Based on our great experience, I'd definitely go back to Jack for our next big event!

To summarize my experience with TMMPRO: JACK IS THE BEST!!!…read more He's super knowledgeable and responsive, and makes everything seamless, fun, and beautiful. Jack really takes the time to understand what you need (with great value!), and his professionalism gives everyone, both clients and vendors, complete peace of mind. From lighting, DJ to dance floor to chair/table rentals, they do it all! His team handled all the technical details with ease. Jack is not only an expert at what he does, but also genuinely kind and a pleasure to work with. You just can't go wrong with him! If you're looking to create an event that people can't stop talking about, BETTER CALL JACK! I can't recommend TMMPRO enough!

I've been coming to weddings and hokujashes (Armenian memorial luncheons) here since it opened more…read morethan forty years ago. The first time I came here was for my older cousin Diane's wedding. It was 1982, I was five, and I vaguely believed that my cousin was a princess because her wedding dress resembled Princess Di's in my mind. The ceremony itself was in the (then new) Holy Cross Cathedral, which shares its parking lot with Bagramian Hall (the cathedral is also a prominent location in the movie Sideways). And then afterward, we walked up the cool weird gradual steps to this brand-new and gigantic hall. It was bigger and fancier than anything I had ever seen. That was the first of at least ten weddings I would attend here before I turned forty, and later, it hosted the memorial luncheons for various friends and family members, including those for my aunt, grandmother, and great aunt. It's also the first place I ever attended a wedding (another older cousin's) with more than 500 guests. I have so many fond memories of helping sweep up the shabash (money) that guests throw when people are dancing, and since I first came here as a five-year-old and never stopped returning, I grew up in a sense as an Armenian party-goer here. They did major renovations to the interior in the early 2010s, so it doesn't look as dated as it did even by the late '80s. I do miss some of the ridiculously tacky furnishings inside, especially the huge blocky railings and steps and the strange decorations behind what was originally where the head table was, before they moved it down by the dance floor, before they moved it back to its original location. Some of the renovations themselves are starting to look early-2000s dated as well, but it still looks nicer than it did when it first opened. The south wall used to be dominated by floor-to-ceiling windows with French doors. There were huge ugly curtains covering it most of the time, because of the sun, but it was really neat because you could walk out directly from the hall itself outside to a kind of concrete porch that had its own set of gradual long steps down to the cathedral. When they renovated the hall, they replaced the glass with a normal wall. It makes the hall look darker (during the day) and smaller, although it's the same size. As kids, we loved those doors, because people used to go outside to get a breath of fresh air or to smoke--although smoking was originally allowed inside the hall until the laws changed in the 1990s--and we kids would exit through those doors (if they weren't locked, which they often were) and reenter through the lobby, or vice versa. When I come here now, everything looks smaller, from the parking lot to the restrooms to the dance floor to the interior of the hall itself. Growing up has a way of changing a person's perspective, but there's still a little bit of wonder I have when I come here. I can remember generally where I sat at a bunch of different people's weddings, and there are a dozen stories I want to tell but won't. Although every event I've attended here has had some relationship to the affiliated cathedral and/or the Armenian community, I know that the hall also hosts New Year's Eve, birthday parties, bingo nights, banquets, and fundraisers. It's a very large space, and although it's modular in the sense that they can set up as few tables as you need and it can still look nice, it's probably not worth it unless you're expecting hundreds of guests. There's also a much smaller banquet room in the same building with its own separate entrance from the parking lot. It used to be called Toumajian Hall, but when I was here a couple weeks ago, the sign read TOUMAJIAN YOUTH CENTER, so I'm not sure whether it's still rentable outside of church-related events. I've been to hokujashes and birthday parties there; the two halls are connected physically through the kitchen, which both spaces share.

Had my wedding here! The venue has a beautiful design and can hold 300 or more guests. It's so…read morespacious and has a stage for your music! They require a licensed caterer and bar personnel and will provide some of their previous caterers if you ask. The contract for the venue does say no children, but if you talk to the person in charge beforehand this is not an issue (the contract states this). We had multiple children at our wedding and there were no issues at all. Overall working with Bagramian Hall was easy, very clear, and everything was well taken care of. If there are no events the day before your event, you can even start setup early. Sidenote: It's true, weddings only!

This is one of the longest running Sunday brunch buffets in the area, and one of the few that still…read moreoffers an all you can drink champagne that truly feels worth the price. Inside a beautiful golf club, it has long been a local favorite. We have been coming back regularly ever since they resumed Sunday brunch service after the COVID shutdown, and it continues to deliver a satisfying, relaxed experience. Parking can be a bit tight when there's a special event like a wedding, since the buffet is arranged alongside the event space. Even though the venue isn't huge, the selection is surprisingly well rounded. You will find classic American brunch staples such as scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and even BBQ ribs, alongside Mexican dishes like green chile pork and menudo. There are also Chinese options, including favorites like beef with broccoli, giving the buffet a nice multicultural touch. One pleasant surprise is the quality of the chilled seafood bar. While the offerings are simple, typically snow crab legs and cocktail shrimp both are fresh, sweet, with a clean, satisfying texture that stands out compared to many hotel brunches. Made to order omelets and prime rib steak add another layer of value and ensure you can get something hot and customized. The champagne may not be top tier, but it's easy drinking and pairs well with the variety of food. A full beverage station with juices, coffee, and tea rounds things out nicely. After the meal, it's especially enjoyable to walk around the property, walk by the lake, and soak up the sunshine, it's the perfect way to digest and extend a leisurely Sunday morning. Overall this a great value brunch buffet with diverse food options, pleasant surroundings, and a comfortable neighborhood feel that keeps people coming back.

Came here for an event, service was attentive. There was a buffet and it was a lot of food, I did…read morenote that many in the party kept returning for more, especially for the crab legs. I had the prime rib and it was decent, wished the horse radish was a bit more stronger. The omelette station was temping but it was a lot of food. Oh! Forgot to mention they had a noteworthy menudo that was delicious (also noted others returning for that one).

I LOVE this co-working space. I'm not at all good at working from home. I'm just not productive…read more Even during covid when I wasn't allowed in my work office I struggled to be productive. Over the years I have been at 3 co-working spaces in Pasadena and CTRL COLLECTIVE is far and away the best. Best location off of Arroyo. Best equipment -- good wifi and great quality computers in the event I need one. Most privacy when I need it for phone calls. Easy to use the printer when I need it as well. And Gia and the front desk staff are helpful and humane. I say humane because I can occasionally be a bit helpless and they are always very quick, kind, and helpful. Finally, the atmosphere is good and always work-friendly. A few years back I worked at a different coworking space in Pasadena and on weekends it would get very loud. Like, screaming kids loud. CTRL is really respectful and always helps me be productive.

I work from home and already have a great home office, but sometimes I need a change of scenery and…read morethe energy that comes from being around other people. This is the place I go. What sets this space apart is the sense of community. The staff is welcoming, the owners are actively involved and on-site, and everyone makes you feel like you belong. It feels less like a coworking space and more like a professional community. The workspace itself is thoughtfully designed, with community tables, dedicated desks, private offices, conference rooms, and a beautiful kitchen are. Beyond that, CTRL is within walking distance of multiple coffee shops and various restaurants, so if you don't bring your own lunch, food isn't far away. Whether you need a quiet place to focus, a professional setting for meetings, or simply want to work around other motivated people, this space delivers.bI highly recommend CTRL. Oh, did I mention they have free coffee, lates, mochas? It's not a big deal, but it is.