I love Color Me Mine, and this location is one of my favorites to go to! It does get really busy,…read moreso a reservation (or at least calling ahead to see if they can hold seats on the day of) is pretty much a must. The Brea location has more seating than other locations I've been to, which makes it a bit more forgiving if you try to do a walk-in. Reservations are made online and cost $5/person, which goes towards your total. From a large palette, you choose five colors. Sometimes if a friend and I want to use the same color, we'll just put it on one person's plate, which ends up giving us more color options overall! There's also a guide on each table with tips for different ceramic painting techniques. There's a cup of various styles and sizes of paintbrushes, and you can also request for a thin bottle for writing or detail-work. You get two hours to paint, but I've never felt rushed with either picking my piece or during the actual painting process. The staff here are always so attentive, courteous, and helpful, which makes the whole experience even better. I've noticed that when it gets super busy and you need a paint refill and someone hasn't come by, don't be afraid to raise your hand or walk over to someone, everyone is super friendly. They have a great selection of pottery, and you just pay the price of your piece plus the flat studio fee. The space is clean, and I love that they also offer outdoor seating. Since it's right in the middle of downtown Brea, it's fun to people watch and enjoy the vibe outside on a warm day. They'll occasionally have special events or deals too, like student nights with a discounted studio fee. With its central location in downtown Brea, it's such a perfect spot to catch up with friends, celebrate a birthday, or have a cute date!

Easy reservation system. The staff here is so nice. They don't allow you to get up to refill the…read morepaint which I thought was interesting. I never had that experience at my local color me mine, but I get it. There's a variety of items to choose from. My party had a difficult time choosing lol. We had a great time though and our items were ready on the date they gave us. We came later in the day, and weren't rushed to finish painting which was nice. I'm not the best at painting but I had a great time putting together a plate for my niece

It was fun, but we weren't really instructed about the laser that could help us shoot (I'm a…read morenewbie). I wasn't told where I could see my points. I asked about signing up and I was given a QR code to track my points but I have no idea where to see it. All that being said, it was fun and quick. The people running it were friendly but not really personable or helpful. I'd maybe try it again at another location. $15 for 80 shots, $20 for 120, $24 for I think 140.

Very creative and just a fun lil stop to play or watch people fire off airsoft pellets. Ask about…read morethe different challenges you can shoot at. It looks easy but you be the judge. Everyone wins a prize

Always a highlights of the Christmas season. This year we took our God daughter for the first time…read more It's always a blast and the kids love it. It's a 2 mile walk so bring a stroller for the little ones if you're not driving it. Last year we noticed quite a few houses not participating though :(

Little late but boy, this is definitely one of the best light displays in southern california…read more Would absolutely come back. Good for families to enjoy the holiday spirit and light shows. Be prepared for car and foot traffic. In my opinion, it's better to walk the streets and get a better view of each house.

Fun little spot out in DTF…read more My girlfriends and I came here recently for my bachelorette party. We had a table to ourselves. Love that you can bring in your own food and drinks while painting your ceramic. Love their selection of ceramics. They have a lot of cute ones from small to large. There is a price difference if you plan on choosing a bigger ceramic to paint. Once you choose your ceramic, staff will tell you how to choose your paint colors and how many layers are needed for a certain color to show. They're very thorough at making sure you get what you need. My girlfriends and I spent about 3 hours here. It was very fun. We got to catch up with each other during this period. Picking up our ceramics did take about a week. They'll hold your items for you for up to 60 days. Definitely a fun activity for all ages!

It is a really relaxing and creative outlet for all ages. I've seen elderly couples come here for a…read morenice chat and paint. I've seen kids come with their moms and aunts for a play date. I come here often for a girl's night when school gets stressful. The staff are always sweet and accommodating, stretching closing time for small final details if needed as well as storing pieces for next time if you don't finish on time. Bestie and boyfriend approved. 10/10.

Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a free attraction at Cal State University Fullerton. I'm not sure…read moreabout the weekdays, but my boyfriend and I came during the weekend and parking was free when we went to pay at the ticket stations. Yay! From the parking lot it was easy to follow the signs along to the garden. The garden had areas that represented Woodlands, Mediterranean, Dessert, and a Cultivated Collection. There were walking paths but I still recommend closed toed shoes since it's a bit sandy. They had many benches throughout for resting or handing out and admiring nature. We spent about an hour here, but to be fair I'm not that into nature. I GOT A BUG BITE and it swelled and was super itchy. Sigh. I think someone who super loved nature or wanted to take their time to hang out could take 2-3 admiring all the plant life. My FAVORITE moments here was when we came across wildlife. My favorite were the rabbit, turtle, and crane. It's beautiful. Great spot to get some steps in and absorb some sunlight.

We've been here a good amount of times, and it's been all good experiences everytime!…read more Our first time was for our friends sons birthday, they rented out the entire place and that's something we might do for the future, it's super clean and not scary for your kids to roam without worrying about them falling down anything, everything has well guarded rails, and nothing crazy they can fall through to the ground. I come here every so often, the weekdays before 3pm will be less packed and weekends are normally packed but doesn't feel over crowded at all.

I really liked little elephant when it first opened. I have had a few problems with older kids in…read morethe toddler area and wish they enforced it more. I don't feel like it's kept as clean as it was when it opened, I used to see the staff constantly cleaning. It's a bit pricey but during the week you can leave and come back so I'm ok with the price. The most recent and biggest problem for me was going the other day to meet a friend and paying full price a little at right about 2:30pm and when I asked for the hand stamp to go get my son dinner around 4:50 being informed they were closing 3 hours early(5pm). After I thought about it I called to speak to a manager and was told there wasn't one on site but they would leave a message for them to call me over the weekend but had I come in 2hours(so at 3pm) prior to closing they would have informed me they were closing early and still charging full price and there was nothing they could do. I asked to have a manager contact me, I would have rather discussed my issues with them directly but unfortunately they never contacted me. It's unfortunate because my son does love this place but I don't like the feeling of being ripped off. You're charging people full price and then closing early to make more money off of events.

I love art so love finding art galleries to stop by! The Brea Gallery has different exhibits…read morethroughout the year. It does have an admission fee with some exceptions but it's a really small price, very affordable. I liked the variety of arts showcased. They even have a small shopping area of items to purchase, including stickers, keychains, pins, etc.

We came to this beautiful art gallery during the Brea Fest on 8/11/23…read more The theme is: No Song Unsung On view July 22 to Sept 15, 2023 The exhibit changes. Check the website for more information. Hours Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 5pm Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, major holidays, and in between exhibits Admission $3 General Admission $2 for Seniors, Military, and Students (with valid ID) FREE Admission for Brea Residents and Children Under 12 If you love arts, come check this gallery.

Brought my kids here since they had a farmers market that day as well. I was hoping to have some…read morefun with the kids, feed some animals and pet some as well. This farm is tiny though. We saw 2 alpacas and 2 pigs only. We needed to pay to feed them which is fine but the amount of food they gave you is insulting. Alpacas didn't even want to eat so we just threw the food at the pigs.

Little Parrot Farm is less of a farm and more of an animal sanctuary. They take amazing care of…read moretheir resident animals and I believe most if not all of the workers are volunteers, and many are a part of the Chinese Buddhist vegan community. I would love to volunteer myself too if I lived closer! Aside from events like the open house and summer camps for kids, the best way to get acquainted with the Little Parrot Farm is through their affordable tours on Saturdays. While it may be frustrating for some that you can't just go in and see the animals any day, it really is in their best interest that a staff member is there to supervise these interactions. Too many places allow visitors to harass their animals or feed them random stuff that isn't good for them. And if an animal reacts defensively, it can be very difficult and sad to handle the aftermath. It's also amazing just seeing the same animals every time, and not being worried that anyone is going to be taken to slaughter. My favorite friends are Andy the alpaca, the two sweet pigs, and Maya the rescued border collie. I don't know the names of some of the newer pups, but they were all super friendly. They sell T shirts with their most popular residents featured on them that make for great souvenirs to take home. The farm part of the property is also beautiful and abundant. They sell fresh veggies online for pickup that look amazing, but that I haven't had a chance to try yet. Can't wait to come back for the next event!

We brought our nieces and nephew, and they had an absolute blast. We did too. The arcade has a…read moregreat variety of games, so there's something for everyone. The mini-golf course is enormous, it feels like it never ends, which made it even more fun. There are also plenty of snack and food options to choose from. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'd definitely come back.

When it comes to mini golf, this is my fave within a 50 mile radius from LA, more specifically, the…read moreEastside. I can only say good things about my experiences putting at Camelot. It's always clean, there are many decent fast meal options, and it feels relaxing under the palm trees on springy days. Inside, you have so many options to game--from Mario Brothers to Space Invaders. You can fall down a video game rabbit hole here. Also, the bumper cars are lit up and Lazer Tag is calling all players. There's a cafeteria-style "common hall" serving up pizza, nachos, hot dogs, fries, and bevvies. Outside, the bumper boats are a refreshing way to cool down. You can see that the staff works hard at maintaining the grounds. There's always someone working on the many pools and water features when I go. Overall, the greens are in good shape. Sure, a ball may stick, but it's a game. Mulligans and astro turf hiccups are par for this course. Want to practice random kindness? If you see a bottle on the ground, feel free to recycle in the receptacle placed by the tee box. It's nice that they thought to have as many receptacles as they did. It really helps keep the place tidy. The staff is young & laid back yet attentive. One clean sweep across all 4 courses at the opening of each AM shift, however, could help keep it 100% litter-free. See, I warned you--I had nothing but good things to say about Camelot Golfland. Will be back! Once I get the go again from my Sir Lancelot to brave the journey to Anaheim, we'll return for a 6-minute tournament to ride the Go Carts like chariots.

I saw a post on a social media about the Brea Fest happening 8/11/23…read more This was a free family event for the Brea residents and guests. Brea Fest admission and entertainment was free. There charge $4 per ticket that can be used for food and/or beverages. There was a children area: art and craft, bouncers, face painting, story book reading area, variety entertainment, arcade free interactive video games. Children received free popcorn, snow cone, cotton candy, balloons and light stick. All of this was sponsored by North Hills Church. There were 2 live band stage show. There were plenty of food booth, vendor and bar. The exhibitions at the Brea Art Gallery was free. The display of arts were very nice and unique. We also got a chance to see live theater piano performances at the Curtis Theater. It was beautifully played. Overall, we enjoyed our walkthrough the Brea Fest Event.

This is an annual fundraiser with entertainment and food. I had some food and several desserts from…read morelots of local restaurants. Everything was so good. A favorite was a chocolate Nothing Bundt Cake. There were all kinds of food, many choices with something for everyone. Sandwiches, pizza, pasta, ice cream, cake, fish, smoothies, soda and water, beer and wine, A wristband for alcohol was $2, plus the drinks. Presale tickets were 7 for $20, $4 each at the event. I had too many tickets, and I had to use them all that night, so I ate more than I usually do. There were 3 entertainment stages. We sat at a table by the Jimmy's Buffet tribute band. They did 3 sets. Music was fun. Didn't sound like Jimmy, but it was fun to watch. The band was from San Diego and they decorated the stage. We had a fun time.