I bought two $85 tickets ($170) for stadium seating from Sharp for the 2025 Rose Parade thinking I…read morehad great seats. Little did I know I was going to be seated under a massive pine tree with the only view straight ahead and no way to see the floats or parade coming until it was directly in front of our seats. So you only get a side view of the floats/bands, etc. This was not disclosed when I purchased the tickets. We were in the back row corner and everyone in this section had the tree in their way and blocking the view of the coming attractions until it was right in front of you. This was at 1540 E. Colorado Section: 1540 Aisle 3 Row: F Seat: 101 and 102. DO NOT BUY A TICKET ANYWHERE NEAR THIS ONE. My friend and I abandoned our seats and went behind others along the street and had a great view there. (see the float photo).

We purchased 4 tickets to the rose parade float decorating viewing today. Made a reservation for 1…read morepm. Arrived at 12:45 as Sharp Seating instructed not to be late. Waited in line 2 hours before we could enter. Sharp Seating sold too many tickets to accommodate. Volunteers at the venue were apologetic. I felt bad for them. Sharp spoiled the experience. Shame on them!

This is my first time coming here and I read that they changed from drive thru to walkable event. I…read morecan say there are a lot of picture moments here and was more enjoyable than many of the other light events that I've been too this year. Prices are cheaper at 25 dollars online and can easily spend an hour or two here. They blast festive music that really created a nice atmosphere. For the price I'd actually say this was worth the time and price to grab some good pictures. You can take pictures with Santa Claus for $20 for three minutes of unlimited photos. Not really worth it but kinda thought it was funny haha. Parking is easily findable using the Irwindale Speedway address and everything was pretty straight forward. Come check this out with the family!

Such a cute Christmas family activity. Very covid friendly as it is a drive thru event. There are…read morealso pit stops where you can purchase snacks and Hot Cocoa to enjoy in the car in the middle of the drive. I went on a Monday night and there were a decent amount of cars but it still took us about ~40 minutes to go through with breaks to admire the lights!

We came here for the Pasadena Pops Motown night with the…read moreorchestra. The event was well organized and everything ran smoothly- the summer concert series is fun. They had food trucks, agua Fresca (the pineapple orange is great ) They had table seating and lawn seating. The atmosphere was great and everyone was friendly and happy. Peacocks were walking about freely and interacting with the people- it was fun We shuttled from Santa Anita Park And it was incredibly nice and simple. I liked the event and will return.

It's always a nice time when visiting the arboretum. You can buy tickets ahead of time or at the…read morefront. There are no paper maps, but there is one at the entrance and throughout the park. Bring sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, a fan, water and some snacks.

The Huntington is one of the most beautiful places in Southern California. Every garden is…read moremeticulously maintained, and you can easily spend an entire day exploring the different landscapes. The Chinese Garden & Japanese Garden was especially stunning, with peaceful ponds, traditional architecture, and incredible views around every corner. The Japanese Garden, bonsai collection, and conservatories were equally impressive. The grounds are spotless, the staff is friendly, and there are so many quiet places to slow down and appreciate nature. If you enjoy photography, this place is a dream--there are beautiful photo opportunities everywhere you look. I also enjoyed browsing the gift shop before leaving. Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon, inspiration, or just a break from the city, The Huntington is absolutely worth visiting. I'll definitely be back.

Pro tip: Book in advance and try to get the 10am when it just opens…read more You will need the entire day to actually see everything. I unfortunately got in the noon section. Wasn't able to 1/3 despite spending 3 hours there. You will need to bring sunscreen and water especially during the summer. Of all things would recommend going to the Chinese pavilion and European house/ rose garden. Both of them are by far the most spectacular especially the Chinese pavilion. It so zen and rich with beautiful architecture and biome of life and gardening is spectacular. If you become filthy rich this is the garden you would want. Haha The European house and grounds is beautiful and lush. Great place to enjoy the old money vibes and get your pics at the rose garden.

This movie theater is located at the Santa Anita mall or now known as the shops at Santa Anita…read more Parking is horrendous, especially during the weekends. You have to keep circling to find parking in the structure. You can order your tickets at the box office or you can order them through the app or online. There is a convenience fee which sucks. But if you go to the box office, there's no convenience fee. You're allowed to pick your seats now, which is nice because you don't have to get there super early to reserve seats. They also have a few game booths inside and a concession stand for food!

My my I was helped my Noah.. I look like I needed help I…read moretreated myself to the movies.. so it was just me.. " I just purchased food and need to go to the restroom .. Noah as was any thing wrong .. I explained my dilemma he said place my food in between the soda machines and he watched as I ran to the restroom... Great customer service

just okay. Wouldn't really want to come back…read more The venue was good just the options of food they had. Prices were from $5 & up - really not worth it. A bit over price for the one bite "snack" like meal. Others may have liked it but not me.

500th review goes to the LA Street Food Festival!!!!! :D…read more PROS: - 1st Annual Street Food Fest! - Over 30 food trucks and many local artists! - Great publicity! HUGE turnout! Thanks Dawson for a fun event! - Awesome foodie folks! - Great weather (I even got sunburned)! Love LA weather! - Drinks: new belgium beer, pomegranate liqueur, honest tea, izze, red leaf water (sponsored= free water) - Yay for blue recycling cans! Go green!! CONS: - It was madness all day! - Long lines to get in and get food - Venue was a bit small - Only a 6 hour event :( - Wished there were more trash cans 10:30 am: We got to the end of the line that wrapped around Beaudry & 6th! O_O While waiting to get in, we met some really friendly foodie people! 11:30 am: The flood gates were finally open!!! And we finally got inside!! :D $5 general admissions. We ended up staying the whole 7 hours there, but sadly only got to 6 food trucks. :( - Fresser: pastrami Sandwich ($5), pot roast sampler ($2) - Get Shaved: passionut ($2.50) - Grilled Cheese Truck: harvest melt ($3) - Qzillabbq: combo ($5) - Coolhaus: ice cream sandwiches ($3) - Oh Snap! photo booth ($5) - Dogzilla: mini hot dog sampler ($2) 5:00 pm: What? It's already 5pm? :( Aw time to go home! Can't wait for the next food fest!!! ------------------------------ Happy Valentine's Day foodie people and yelp fans everywhere!! Huge thanks to Dawson and Sonja for organizing this amazing event, thanks to all the food trucks for their hard work of keeping our tummies full and happy, and thanks to all the security and cleaning people for keeping the event tame and clean! Hearing about the event over a month ago, I knew this was going to be CRAZY. I was already expecting LOTS of people and long lines and possibly sold out food. I was just excited and happy to be able to flying into LA this weekend and attend!!! I ran into one of my bay area yelp friends, Bobby L. and his cousins!!! hihi! :D I also met so many wonderful foodie folks! It's always great to talk to people about what we love most, food! At first I was a bit sad that I wasn't able to get VIP tickets, but in the end, I was perfectly happy with just general admissions. The only gross part of the event was this kid near the Qzilla line puked on the grass in front of everyone!!! It was gross!!!!!! And the kid just walked away! Soooo... everyone that was walking through the grass after also stepped into the kid's puke. blehhhhhhhh. So gross!! Ew Ew Ew! So if you stepped onto any parts of the grass last Saturday, I'd recommend that you sanitize your shoes VERY well. Overall, I had a good time at this festival! Next year, I may want to get VIP tickets, bring more sun gear (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses), a food tray to hold all my little plates of food, hand sanitizer, etc.!

During COVID-19, our family has enjoyed several trips to this monthly pop-up drive in movie venue,…read morehosted by the City of El Monte Parks & Recreation Department. For only $5 per car, the whole family can enjoy a different film each month. Movie sound is broadcast over FM Frequency in your car, and films are shown on a huge inflatable screen. For Halloween, we're watching Nightmare Before Christmas. With plenty of support from local law enforcement and city traffic control, Rec Department employees dress up in costumes from the movie, take socially distanced photos with the kids, and circulate around spreading good cheer (and tonight, glow sticks!) The event also highlights local restaurants on Main, who deliver right to your vehicle when you phone order. Each car receives a goodie bag of toys and treats, and a $5 off voucher for local food delivery. You can also bring your own dinner of course, but it's nice supporting local businesses. Tickets are available on the El Monte Parks & Rec website, and because the event sells out, you pretty much need to buy in advance. Kudos to El Monte for hosting local families and supporting local businesses.