Recently found Xanadu - they are a community of adults who love the earth and are actively finding…read moreways to preserve it! Beach cleanups, yoga workshops, harbor party cruises that support a charity... i want to acknowledge the founders for finding a way to live your truth in this world!! Looking forward to many more years of participating in your events

I found out about the Xanadu Life events through friends and have seen them pop up on my Facebook…read morefeed but was never able to attend an event until recently. I went to the yoga with headphones event at Pasea in Huntington Beach. It was great! Everyone puts on headphones and the yoga instructor guides you through a practice outside with an ocean view! Plus there is an awesome DJ. At this particular event there were 2 yoga instructors. I liked that they had everyone working together and trying out new yoga moves. It was great for all yoga levels. After the yoga event there was wine, dancing and vendors. The vendor selection was great! There were yoga clothes, clean eating delivery, jewelry, and farm to table delivery services. Overall, I had a great experience and I'm looking forward to trying some of the overnight trips! I was also able to meet Heidi and she is very friendly and open!

The Queen Mary's Dark Harbor presented a special Valentine's event called Dark Masquerade February…read more13th & 14th. It was the first time they hosted a masquerade, and they killed it! Dark Masquerade has scare actors like their usual Dark Harbor season, along with some horror experiences and a dance party. It's open from 7PM-12AM, but be sure to arrive early so you can experience everything they offer. Upon entering the Queen Mary, you walk through the corridors and see glimpses of their horror props to set the mood. It leads to the dance floor (aka The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade), which is massive and blasts killer dance tracks. You're given complimentary masquerade masks once inside, so no worries if you don't bring your own. Speaking of fashion, it was a mixture of casual and people going all out for the masquerade theme. If you fear you'll be overdressed, there's no such thing here! Some of the masquerade costumes/masks people had were pretty impressive. There were three horror experiences: (1) Gale's Requiem - descend six fathoms deep into the ship to see the experiments of a mad doctor, ending with Gale's performance as she sings for the dead. There's several tables surrounding Gale so feel free to take your time. There's also a photo-op on your way to the elevator. (2) The Search For Mary - you're given a single red glowstick and must make your way through dark corridors as Scary Mary haunts you. While the idea behind it has potential, it's literally pitch black and the glowsticks are too dim so it's a wee bit too hard to navigate. I walked into a wall because you can't see anything and the scare actors aren't helpful in directing any poor soul that gets stuck. My wife got claustrophobic and she absolutely hated a part where you get on a catwalk and they simulate it about to drop. (3) Sweethearts' Slaughterhouse - groups are ushed through a bloody restaurant and must work together to piece together the menu of a deranged chef and his killer kitchen staff. It was fun as it was interactive with others, so play nice and everyone will have a good time. The horror dummies/gore was pretty crazy to see (some of it brings to mind Hellraiser). The experience ends with a choice of leaving through a hallway or crawling through an oven (vent). Our group chose the oven, which is a bit unforgiving if you have weak knees or are wearing any fancy clothes. Fyi there's a slide at the end of the oven so be sure not to fall like a cartoon character (like I did). Overall the horror experiences were cool, but the main thing we loved was The Ringmaster's Dark Masquerade. They also have scare actors on the dance floor to help keep your blood pumping. If you're worried about being the only ones dancing, fear not - once it got going, it didn't stop until the end of the night! It's a 21+ event, so there's bars/alcohol throughout the ship (naturally it's expensive). For food it's really just snacks like churros, pretzels, popcorn, cupcakes, chips, etc. If you want some fresh air, there's a jazz stage outside for a more chill time. They also had hookah tables outside if you feel the need to do that. I hope Dark Masquerade becomes a regular off-season part of Dark Harbor because it's way too much fun to be a one-off! Even if you don't like horror, the masquerade dance party was worth the price of admission. Try not to wear heels though because the ship is tricky to walk through as is (not to mention the grated catwalks). Strobe lights and fog machines are used in parts of the experiences. There's a special merch store located inside if you want a goodie/memento for the night. Dark Masquerade returns for the next 2026 Friday the 13th weekend in March, so don't hesitate to get tickets if you can!

It's been a while so an update is due…read more The highlights: -They've increased security for scare actors as well as DH patrons. *At first I was confused why I was being followed as the last one in mazes, then realized they were tracking things for everyone's safety. -They've increased first responder presence as well. I watched a few fire performances and the LBFD were checking in on their set times to be present. - The decor and makeup were done really well. I'd say a step above Knott's. - The hookah people were so so sweet! - Whatever fries they're selling with cotija, creama, meat, and spicy sauce get it. The price is on the high end, but my goodness they fill up two people! -The performances were awesome! I would try to plan on seeing the slider show, the "sideshow," and at least one of the fire performances on the major stage. -The bus from the park back to downtown was a refreshing thing to see. The misses: - Some things weren't explained or occupied which made things confusing. The boat near the whole bayou area where the voodoo queen reigned... You just walked through it and looked at stuff. There were no scare actors or anything. It was just an empty boat. - Some mazes required you to go up entire flights of stairs or dropped you off at them. It was weird. *certain mazes had accessible entrances but it didn't change everything to my knowledge. - Some mazes were not well-ventilated and really hot. - Having to leave on plywood boards oddly placed across the park's uneven ground made things rough for some. I had to help a man in a powered wheelchair who got stuck in the predicament. There's room for improvement, but it's also a decent haunt considering the talent.

Man, this place is freaking fun!!…read more We had a private event. About 10 people. It was from 5p to 7p. Had some time to eat a meal also (ordered food) and had it catered. We drew dandelions. Our instructor was great! Downfall - parking isn't all that easy. You park on the street and have to pay a few bucks as it's metered parking. After 6p it's free parking I believe. Anyway, downtown LB is a fun place. This place just makes it SERIOUSLY that much better! Super fun to go with a good group of people! Also, if you're coming in the summer, when you arrive, sit towards the far left. The right side will be tough as the sun will burn you like there's no tomorrow

Came here once with a small group of friends. Had an amazing experience. Staff were very friendly…read moreand helpful! So I ended booking the whole place for a party of 20+ friends for my birthday. Loved it! Communication was amazing! They allowed me to bring snacks and drinks too. Everyone had a blast!

I've been living in Long Beach for years and had no idea how much history was right outside my…read morefront door. This tour taught me so much about my own city and that's saying something from a know it all like me! Haha. And the food! Wow. I was skeptical about the idea of being full by the end of this tour but boy was I wrong. I was the perfect amount of stuffed. The diversity in flavors and locations were so great to experience all in a couple hours while the walking component made my fit bit happy :) Definitely worth a visit if you're in Long Beach for a visit or you've lived here you're whole life! Thanks Layla for the great experience.

Why didn't I do this sooner?! The tour was so much fun! Layla (food guide extraordinaire) has so…read moremuch knowledge about every place we visited. She even shared historical facts about Long Beach. I knew I was in for some treats but the added history was a major bonus! The food portions were generous and delicious! We even had delicious beer & wine pairings with our food! You'll go home with a cute tote that'll definitely come in handy and a bunch of coupons for future visits of the restaurants on the tour!! I can't wait to do this tour again! Pro tip: be prepared to eat... a lot!

Thank you to the Business Owner's recommendation for Wizard Trials!…read more Very fun and creative escape room with a great story and beginner to intermediate puzzles. I will definitely come back for another escape room! Customer service was great as usual :D

We loved the Pirate Escape room! Check in was easy. Room is very themed with lots of fun and…read morecreative clues to put together. We escaped!

GoKartIt LA is a top tier fun experience. The staff are excellent. The carts are great. I…read moredefinitely recommend this one!!!

This was by far the most fun I have had on a go kart! Armahni(?) the owner was a great host and…read moretour guide. I was in town for a football event that was happening on Sunday. Since I knew I would be there all weekend, I convinced two of my friends to join me in the go kart shenanigans. Armahni(?) and his girlfriend took us around the lake and alongside the canal for an hour or so ride. The best part was when we had the chance to "put the pedal to the medal" (as my grandmother would say lol) and race each other. To actually be able to ride the karts outdoors instead of indoors, and not be on a track made the experience even better. Good times! If you haven't done this yet, you're missing out! : )

Ylenia recreated our favorite photo from our wedding ceremony. The colors are absolutely gorgeous,…read moreand the details are incredible (just look at the lace on my dress!). She captured our moment perfectly.  We held a post elopement party a few months after the ceremony where we were able to reveal the painting. My husband and I were speechless. It turned out so much better than expected! Our guests were amazed as well! I love our wedding photos but this painting will be one of our favorite memories from our wedding. I highly recommend Ylenia's work for any and all special occasions. This piece looks stunning in our living room.

Ylenia blew our expectations out of the water! Her painting was so incredible, I actually cried a…read morelittle. She's amazing to work with and we feel so fortunate to have had her at our wedding.