Fantastic! The Food and drinks and service are excellent. Their Honey Pie wine is lovely. Good band…read moreplaying the day we were there. Fun! Be aware: The parking is a tad expensive but it's Malibu. Just be very careful if you are a woman and you like to wear heels. The walk from parking and just the grounds themselves can be rough and dangerous on those on heels.

I really wanted to love this place because it's so close to home, and I was excited to have a new…read morewinery to visit instead of always driving to Temecula. Unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed what should have been a fun birthday celebration. I made a reservation for 8 people, which later increased to 10. When we arrived, the hostess was incredibly kind and seated us in the couch area, letting us know we had a 2-hour limit, which we were completely happy to respect. By the time everything settled, four people had canceled, so there were only six of us. The hostess and valet were wonderful, but unfortunately that was where the positive experience ended. About an hour into our reservation (with over an hour still remaining), a staff member approached us and accused us of lying about the size of our party because they needed the couch area for a larger group. If they had simply come over and politely asked if we'd be willing to move to one of the many open smaller tables, we would have gladly done so. We were there to celebrate, not make anyone's job harder. Instead, multiple staff members approached us within minutes of each other, each becoming more abrupt than the last. We had already told the first employee that we were wrapping things up, and literally just a few minutes later another employee came over with even more attitude insisting they needed the space. At that point, I simply said we'd leave. His response was, "Thank you," in a tone that made us feel completely unwelcome. To make matters worse, a wine flight was accidentally delivered to our table that none of us ordered. We politely let the staff know because we didn't want to be charged for something that wasn't ours, and instead of an apology or even checking what happened, we were met with skepticism, as though we were trying to get away with something. We never touched the flight--we simply wanted to make sure the mistake was corrected. What disappointed me most wasn't that they needed the table back. I completely understand restaurants and wineries have to accommodate guests and maximize seating. It was the way we were spoken to throughout the experience. Hospitality goes a long way, and a simple, respectful conversation would have changed everything. We weren't loud, disrespectful, or causing any issues. We still tipped our server because we believe in taking care of service staff, but the overall experience left us feeling uncomfortable and honestly put a damper on my birthday. The scenery is beautiful, and the location has so much potential. Unfortunately, the customer service made the experience feel anything but welcoming. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I hope this feedback encourages management to focus on how guests are treated. A little kindness and professionalism would have made all the difference. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. We did however leave and ended up going to paradise cove right on the beach and the staff was AMAZING so I'm glad it happened but I hope this never happens to someone else Also very over priced for basic items/food. The staff also just didn't seem like they knew what we were doing and we had to flag them down because service was so slow (mind you there was so many of them just kind of huddled not being attentive) and like they didn't even want to be there I'd like to add because I don't know how to reply to your comment as a manager We never ordered that extra flight and let them know immediately and also they never asked us to relocate as I stated we would've been happy to had them asked us nicely as stated above we enjoying our time until the staff spoke so rudely to us. Clearly this was not well documented because we only ordered 2 total flights and being spoken to like that is unacceptable. It's very disappointing to continue to be treated poorly there was multiple people there who can attest to what I'm saying. I guess you just ban people without getting all the facts and have never experienced this ever. I understand guests number changes AGAIN we would've been happy to move if asked nicely nobody offered or asked us to relocate . Also we forsure never ordered an extra flight so again another staff member lying when it's totally fine if it was mistakenly brought to our table. Best of wishes to your business. Sad sharing my experience got me banned it is what it is I just hope no one ever feels uncomfortable for a place with potential

Amazing and. Beautiful and fun love this place wonderful vibe and good food xxxxxxxx Happy Birthday…read morebeautiful Linda Thompson

Wow. This property is absolutely stunning…read more I came here for a wedding and they had a gorgeous venue where there was an indoor and outdoor section. They had a nice waterfall outside, clean and cute bathrooms, an outside patio on both sides, and a glass window looking out into the nature. The valet parking was efficient as well. It was a bit of a walk to the venue from the parking area but we had so much fun. The biggest surprise was the food. The appetizers were all amazing and the main dishes were good as well. I think this was one of the best foods I've had at a wedding. They also had a pho bar, to my surprise was also included in the venue. Now the pho itself...the broth was meh and noodles were thin rice noodles, but, the concept was genius for an Asian wedding. I loved the Korean fried chicken! Drinks were so delicious and bartenders/sergers/staff were all amazing.

We arrived and thought the house was beautiful but shortly thereafter the power went out and there…read morewas no water. The host did nothing to compensate and throughout the next 2 days the power and water never came back on. We had to stay at a nearby hotel and when we went back to the house to retrieve the bulk of our luggage the host called the police because they claimed we were past the check out time. A joke and ridiculous. Avoid this house and any other managed by Stay Awhile

I requested a tasting through the owner who passed my girlfriend and I on to Tony. We requested a…read moreprivate tasting by text for 22 people because he wouldn't answer the phone. Our budget was between 4-5k for a couple hours. Tony replied with condescending comments such as " We have no options for a catered event for 30 people for 5k at a 40 million dollar estate in Malibu. I would throw parties myself regularly if there was such an option." Tony either has attention deficit disorder or is just too cool to listen, as I asked for a wine tasting with my budget and no valet as we have a limo for the day. I've done wine tastings at Caymus and Opus One and will stick to Napa Valley to avoid the pretentious people involved with this group. Tony can go choke on his grape juice!

Spectacular place! Held a retreat there this past weekend and the breathtaking beauty of this place…read moremade it extra special

We got married at Oak Canyon Ranch on last April. Everything was gorgeous and green…read more We had the best weather ever on that day. Not too hot and not cold. I always had a dream of having my ceremony under the oak tree, but finding the nice oak tree in LA can be very hectic. I was so lucky that I found Oak Canyon Ranch with those gorgeous Oak trees. Denise the owner of this venue helped me a lot in all aspect of my wedding. I highly recommend this place if you would like to have an outdoor wedding with a reasonable cost.

The customer service when getting on the phone was terrible. I asked a simple question about the…read morepricing to show up for photos and if there was a general tour and the woman on the phone laughed and said "this is a private estate there's none of that" furthermore unless your willing to pay 600$ MINIMUM don't even bother calling her because she's rude and unprofessional and will turn you off to the idea before you even get there. then she'll offer you cooking classes you didn't ask for. do better lobo.

Denise and the Lobo Castle team catered our wedding last weekend, and were the absolute best! I…read morecannot tell you how many guests commented on how good the food was. Denise is very experienced, thoroughly prepared, and even goes out of her way to prepare foods that are not typically on her menu (I'm Filipino and my wife is Lithuanian and Denise did a great job of cooking a couple of our traditional dishes!) Denise, thank you for your contribution to our special day. I would highly recommend for other folks who need a top-notch caterer!

First visit to this beautiful property in the mountains above the Malibu coast. Looks like this was…read morehorse stable property at one time, but now they have covered tables outside the stables and scattered throughout the oak tree covered property. Reservations are recommended, but not 100% necessary. Live music on weekends (check their website). No food is sold, so you're welcome to bring your own snacks/picnics. NOTE: 20% gratuity added to all parties of 6 of more. WINE: Carly poured for us and the service was excellent. However, on the day we visited, they were super busy and understaffed, so they were only offering wines by-the-glass and bottles, no tasting flights. Lots of varietals to choose from. We felt that the wines were well-made and "okay", but others really enjoyed them. As I always say, wine tasting is very subjective to an individual's palate, so you should give them a try for yourselves. We ordered glasses of their NV Surfrider Sparkling Moscato ($18), a 2020 RME Chardonnay ($18), a 2020 Petite Verdot ($20), and a 2018 Block M Cabernet Sauvignon ($25). I felt that the prices for the glasses were a little on the high side, but the pours were generous. We ended up purchasing a bottle of their 2020 G Petit Verdot ($53) to take home. Overall, we enjoyed the live music from Ocean Park Sound System (a 70's funk band) and some nice estate and sourced fruit wines. Would recommend that you check them out if you're looking for a pleasant wine experience.

We were a group of 7 celebrating my bday and I booked a reservation here in advance. I loved that…read morethey didn't require any sort of deposit or fee to book the reservation and I particularly LOVED that parking here is free. I found that a lot of the other wineries in Malibu charged to book the reservation and most charged $20-25 for parking, so the free parking alone made me jump to book this place. I didn't want all of my friends to have to drive such a long way AND pay for parking! The space is different than what the old Rosenthal winery used to be, but it's actually more intimate and nicer! Apparently this is where they used to host VIPs before the fire, so it feels like a more exclusive space. The entrance feels quite sudden and easy to miss while driving, but you enter a small driveway after confirming the reservation name with the guard, and then drive along a beautiful road until you hit the entrance. Such a beautiful drive in! There were tables set up for everyone and it's not overly crowded which is nice. They even had live music (they were great!). They had a pretty decent wine list, whites, reds, roses, sweet, bubbly, but no non-alcoholic wines for those curious. They don't serve any food which feels like a bummer at first, but they do allow you to bring any and all food and non-alcoholic beverages you want. So it's essentially like a picnic but at a nice winery. We had plenty of snacks and bites so we were just fine, and they were ok with my bottle of non-alcoholic bubbly wine. We had a great time here! Perfect for celebrations! They still have their fun big blue wooden chair too which is perfect for pics.

I had a wedding held at Casa Oceana Malibu and it was the best decision I made…read more The owners Mary and Will are the nicest homeowners I know. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs to make sure our guests have a great experience. All the best things: - The house is beautifully decorated. Mary is a talented interior designer with an elegant taste in furniture. The house has many WOW elements. You have to be there to feel the amazingness. - Mary and Will are extremely kind and responsible. Our party rental person arrived the evening before without notice and Will handled everything for us. - The house faces the ocean. - It's intimate and private. After putting up the canopies, the place looks even better than before. My family dropped their jaw after when they arrived. - Mary and Will are capable to plan your wedding of any budget. They will make sure you don't miss any details. - They have a list of vendors and very knowledgeable. - The rate is very reasonable for a beach house wedding. (Resource: I researched all beach houses in So-Cal for a month.) Seriously, please go and check it out. They are the best thing that happened to our wedding.

My wife and I were here for a wedding (we did not get married here... wish we did !) and I have to…read moresay this place is amazing, a real find. Incredible location that you have to see to believe/appreciate. The view is a 10 and the house is first class. Will and Mary are meticulous and thoughtful about making the experience everything it can be and are very generous with their time and services. I believe they limit the amount of events so consider yourselves lucky if you can get this place. I have seen quite a few locations in the area and this place is a gem.

Beautiful and elegant resort with many indoor and outdoor areas ready for wedding and other events…read more We have a small dog with us and they are very pet-friendly, with special rooms for us and accommodate our late check out request since we have to attend a brunch event before checking out.

Stayed 3 nights for a wedding weekend…read more The property itself is really pretty and the room was nice, however the quality of the stay was just ok. The WiFi was terrible and the signal wasn't good in the area either so that was frustrating. Toilet paper and Keurig pods could also be better quality for the price you're paying to stay. Pillows were extremely flat. You could also hear every noise coming from outside the room or from neighboring rooms. I did enjoy the happy hour at Louie's, drinks were only $7 and the food was decently priced especially for a hotel restaurant. Overall it's a decent stay, but not the best.

I had the pleasure of spending a Saturday evening at Rancho Del Cielo last month, to celebrate the…read moremarriage of my friends Bret H. and FeiFei J. It was a gorgeous wedding, and the venue was wonderful. I can't speak to the planning part or anything (though I know Bret and FeiFei liked working with both the site coordinator Cathy and the owners, Jill and Sparky--I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the Avesta Diaries on this page, but she and her damage are history), but from where I was sitting, the place seemed ideal. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and seated reception all took place at Rancho Del Cielo, in different parts of the scenic grounds. There were about a hundred of us in attendance, and we fit perfectly--there was plenty of room to party, but it felt warm and intimate, too. The views were marvelous before and after sundown, well worth the trek to Malibu (though the drive up seemed long and tricky enough that I was grateful the bride and groom hired shuttles). The decor was on point, charming and well suited to an al fresco California wedding. I had a lovely time at Rancho Del Cielo, and would highly recommend it if you're looking to get hitched in Malibu. The place was beautiful, worthy of the most special of special occasions.

Jill and Cathy at Rancho are just the most amazing people! We chose this venue and our date before…read moreCOVID, and they worked with us throughout the year to have the wedding we wanted! We originally booked a package with them for 150 people, but when we decided to downsize to 36, they only charged us for the 40 person package! They also help coordinate all of the vendors and Cathy functions as day-of coordinator, so it feels like you have some built-in wedding planning support! We also used all vendors from their preferred vendors list who were all amazing, professional, and helpful. The venue is also GORGEOUS! We really wanted an outdoor venue with ocean views, but Rancho is also a garden setting on a mountaintop. All of our guests could not stop talking about how beautiful and amazing this venue is. We cannot recommend Rancho del Cielo enough!!

Beautiful beautiful space. The views are stunning! The venue is so spacious and clean. They have a…read morespace for any kind of event you could have, both inside and outside. The little outside play area they have for kids is so cute! When I was walking the grounds, I just felt at peace. There is plenty of seating. When I came by, they were having a class for seniors and a band was rehearsing in the teen lounge. You really get a sense of community here. I learned that they do summer concerts here and I would LOVE to check one of those out! Honestly I wish I knew about this venue when I got married. I definitely would have considered it! Prices seem very fair and they include close to everything (chairs, linens etc). Parking is limited but they have shuttle companies they work with for larger events. Staff was very friendly too! Looking forward to my next visit.

Would avoid at all costs! Too bad I can't leave a review less than 1…read more It came to my attention that, after my wife and MINOR children got undressed in their bridal suite that there was a surveillance camera on the wall of the suite. How they could have a camera in there, to this day, without complaints is astonishing to me. I tried to calmly address this issue with the front desk (before coming here) only to be met with absolute absurdity. The lady managing the desk saw no issue with it and said the camera is there to make sure nobody "damages the room", I argued that we don't want damage in changing rooms and bathrooms but we don't put cameras in them... she didn't understand my correlation, and argued that it's of no concern. I didn't take a photo of the camera, but having looked back on the venues photos of past events, you can see the camera on the wall in that suite for years. Why can't it be hidden during events? Why aren't there signs posted that the bridal suite where everyone is changing is being recorded? Who has access and can monitor that footage? Recommendation: hide the camera when people are changing or provide an alternative location for people to change. If you can't provide a safe space for people to undress without recording them maybe don't hold events. Demand: Delete all past footage that this camera has collected immediately.