Very fun, creative, and inventive it reminds of the ride the calico mine train but a walk-through…read moreof the ride

This museum is a very neat experience! It is intended for adults, but our little ones had a great…read moretime here too! The whole place is decorated with art and it is very immersive! It's a bit difficult to find parking, but after that's settled, knock 3 times on the door and upon entry, you are greeted and signed in. We were greeted by Sabrina and Alyssa. They were friendly and welcoming and made sure that all of our questions were answered. The whole experience is neat because in such a small area, there are so many things to see, smell, and read! They have their own section of a gift shop as well. I can't wait until they expand their location and I'm so glad they our family had the opportunity to experience the Museum of Make Believe.

We had our wedding here last month and it was absolutely perfect. The space is beautiful and all…read moreinclusive (they take care of food/drinks, cake, florals, photographer, DJ) so it took a lot of stress out of planning. Our coordinator Stephanie was very communicative throughout the entire planning process and did a great job of walking us through all the details to bring our vision to life (all while staying within our budget). The ceremony décor and florals exceeded my expectations. The indoor space is super modern and had plenty of space for guests to hang out and mingle. We had our dinner and reception indoors with about 60 guests, which was great for a group of our size. On the wedding day, Adina and her team were so organized and made sure our guests were seamlessly transitioned from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. Adina was very attentive, for example when the bustle on my dress broke, she was quick to arrive with safety pins to help pin it back up. We did the buffet taco bar and she made sure to grab us a plate so we could focus on enjoying dinner with our guests. The food was fantastic and everyone was well fed. The entire staff made sure we were taken care of throughout the entire night. Special shoutout to DJ Mark for his fun energy and bringing the dance floor to life. Our photographer Trisha captured the ceremony and reception beautifully, I was blown away by how wonderful our pictures turned out and how quickly she got them back to us. The staff at Gray Matter really went above and beyond to make our day special. Highly recommend this venue!!!

I had my wedding here in October 2024 and I could not recommend it more. The Event Set not only…read moremade the planning so simple, but also beautiful. Stephanie had every detail we requested down to a T. The views are stunning, the vendors are top-tier, and the memories are something we will cherish forever. Every guest we had was astonished at how wonderful the wedding was. Simply a 10/10! Love!

It was such a pleasant treat to walk upstairs and visit Shaun's gallery. Not only was the art…read moreunique and interesting, but also applicable to home installations. He was very patient in helping us understand how not only his work, but his colleagues art can integrate into our home. I have a feeling we will be back soon.

Best gallery in Laguna Beach, by far! The ambiance is brought to life by a natural fusion of…read morecontemporary and coastal inspired art, sculptures, lighting, and furniture. Simply put, I would live in this studio if I could. Also - Shaun is absolutely wonderful to work with. I am a new collector of his contemporary sculpture and I highly recommend setting up a meeting with him as he is incredibly passionate about his work!!! Thanks a million, Shaun!

On our way back from lunch in Laguna Beach we stuffed into this wonderful little gallery that was a…read moreBeach Bungalow back in the day, so you can imagine it was quite spacious. The problem is it had no ventilation whatsoever it was a steamy experience... I would've stayed longer if it wasn't so warm inside but the art is amazing worth a trip to come back when it's not quite so balmy outside... I just love Martin Beauprie's paintings... If you have a chance to go he does this amazing Japanese black white and gray with a very slender woman wearing red they're quite unique and special the light hits them just right and you can see the crystals Come to life like diamonds... His pieces just Mesmerized me to no end... really quite beautiful and unique.

Hah-I'm not sure if it's wrong to post about the people who represent my art, however technically…read moreI'm an internal customer. I think it's important for buyers to know that Lu and Greg have some of the highest integrity of anyone I've ever worked with. They genuinely care about everyone who walks in the door regardless of whether there is an intention to buy art. Lu is always interested in the aspirations and the lives of the people who enter the gallery, and she has quite the history herself with more than 30 years as a gallery owner. Greg has an easy going personality and a way of balancing the interests of art collectors, artists and the gallery to make sure that everyone is considered. Having been in the professional art world awhile, I've experienced some shady situations in the past and heard plenty of terrible stories from other artists and collectors about their experiences with galleries. It is important to know when investing in art that a gallery can be trusted. I buy and collect art myself. I would be horrified if I purchased a piece of art and learned that the artist wasn't paid. Lu Martin Galleries has represented my art full time since 2014. They have always paid me for on-time or early.They treat their artists like family (the healthy kind/Not dysfunctional--HAH) So if you have read this far... hope you go meet them. They are across the street is my favorite beach Heisler Park-got there too--and so many other great galleries on the same block too and cute restaurants). Anyone can complain about the older set up there as I've seen in a previous review...However in my near decade of exhibiting in Laguna, I've seen shiny white walled galleries open and close. Lu Martin Galleries has longevity because of who they are in their values. Walls and carpet can be changed---hearts of gold...that is innate...and it can't be faked or made up. These people are legit goodness.

Such a fantastic gallery in a beautiful location overlooking the ocean! I am a big fan of Wyland…read moreand have been coming here over the years to view his art. I always enjoying seeing the art and there is always something that takes my breath away here. Wyland is so talented, the gallery is quite large in size and offers so many kinds of mediums, and the woman who works here is so friendly and a pure delight to chat with. A must-visit if you love art, anything about ocean related, or just want to see something pretty :)

This is a beautiful gallery with several helpful workers. I try to visit it everytime I go to…read moreLaguna Beach. I love the artwork and the view of Laguna Beach, from the back patio, is very nice! I came while they were having Wyland's birthday open house and that is a great time to shop and see Wyland and the other artists painting. They also have better prices because you are at the studio. Even if you aren't buying, you get to see lots of beautiful art.

This is my second time takin the Rug Tufting class and it is just TOO MUCH FUN!!! This studio is…read moreway too adorable, and FiFi - the instructor is awesome! Today, I brought my son and he really enjoyed how his project turned out!! I'm already trying to plan to bring my Daughter-in-Law - who lives out of state - when they come out for a visit! This is one of those projects you go in thinking, 'Oh my! Am I gonna be able to do this?' ... then you walk out with an amazing piece of art that you created. And if you have any issues while you're working on your project, either FiFi or her assistant are walking around offering any help you need! They also offer other classes in the next room over - I'll have to check it out and see what other classes I can try. But for now, I really enjoy this Rug Tufting class!! Can't wait to come back to do another one!!

Good teachers and staff!! Pretty new to the tufting world and I gotta say it was a lot of fun!!read more

The Pirate House is a must see if you are in the neighborhood. I particularly love it at night…read morebecause this is when the pirates come to life. Not IRL but, if you use your imagination....

I just love random labors of love at the side of roads. Public art and kitsch are one of my deepest…read moreinner pleasures. I get a lot of joy seeing how much effort someone is willing to labor on something that is purely about color and quirk. It's so nice of this artist or collector to share their joy de vivre with the public.

Beautifully done! Our community treasures the Nightmare…read moreBefore Christmas House. Today I had the wonderful opportunity conversing with the homeowner again he loves to share how he made each individual character from common items, such as washtubs, potato sacks, Water cans, etc. He mentioned that he does it for the community, especially the children. Furthermore, I found out today that as we grow closer to Christmas / winter holiday the outdoor decorations transitions/change into more of a Christmas theme (as the movie itself does) And as we get closer to December 25, he's going to put up a Christmas tree, and then the stockings! I love slowly driving by here, especially with a passenger, who's never seen the house before and is shocked at how beautifully done it is! In conclusion, we give Much thanks to the homeowner and the neighborhood for having this heartfelt display for all to enjoy !

Our family of six first learned about this truly amazing holiday spectacle right here in Orange…read moreCounty. For years we hoped to stop by, but life kept getting busy and we never quite made it--until now. On our very first visit, we were lucky enough to meet the homeowners themselves. They generously walked our four kids through each creation and section, encouraging them to ask questions and even sharing their own favorite parts of the movie that inspired it all. Watching our kids light up during that interaction made the experience even more special. What makes this display even more incredible is knowing that every single character in the yard is handcrafted by the homeowners themselves. The time, care, and love poured into this display is undeniable. A truly magical experience created by genuinely amazing people. We are so grateful we finally made the visit--and it's now a holiday memory our family will cherish.