Came here on a whim when I was charging our car and boy was it a good call. Definitely very happy…read morewith the beer. Had the hatch green chili michalada and it was excellent. Also tried the Ahi and sandwich and the smash burger and not be were fantastic. Fries were amazing especially with ranch. Service was perfect. Definitely recommend this spot. We will try to do a beach day and have this for lunch. This place was very nice on the inside. Great layout and setup.

I really wanted to like Malibu Brewing Company. The location is great, the presentation was…read moreexcellent, and I have to give a lot of credit to the staff. The service and hospitality were genuinely wonderful. Unfortunately, the food and beer didn't come close to matching the experience. I started with the Happy Days Honey Blonde Ale, which I understand is one of their most awarded beers. I was pretty surprised by how little flavor it had. It was nearly flavorless and honestly difficult to finish. I'd rather have a Bud Light, which somehow has more flavor. For food, I ordered the MBC Smashburger. It sounded like a winner from the description and looked fantastic when it arrived, but after the first bite, I knew something was off. The meat had virtually no seasoning or flavor. Even a basic amount of salt would have made a huge difference. The burger came with their house-made potato chips, which again looked great, but unfortunately had the exact same problem. They tasted like plain fried potatoes with seemingly no salt or seasoning at all. I don't know if the kitchen was simply having an off day, but overlooking something as fundamental as seasoning, especially salt, is pretty disappointing for food at this price point. There was clearly effort put into the presentation, but presentation only gets you so far when the food itself lacks flavor. Great location, excellent hospitality, and very friendly service, but based on the beer and food I had, there's a lot of room for improvement in the kitchen and brewery.

Leo Carrillo offers surfing, tidepooling, camping, hiking, and lying on the beach and relaxing…read more Named after a famous Californio actor and conservationist, it preserves some of the best and most scenic tidepools and sea caves in So Cal. Access is pretty easy; you can park for free on PCH and hike to the beach with no admission fee. Or, you can park in the State Park lot for a fee. (If you have a California Library State Park Pass, parking is free!) To camp, I believe you need reservations. If you want to tidepool, check the tide tables before your visit to ensure it's low tide. And remember not to turn over any rocks or touch any of the wildlife. You'll still see some amazing animals and plants that call the tidepool zone home. Thank goodness for the State of California preserving this stunning coastline!

First off let it be known there is NO internet service at this beach and campsite. You will need…read morestarlink to get any sort of internet here. The campsite i had #97 was excellent with shade and a large private space. I went during the summer and it was bustlin. A little to people-y for me, but overall i had a great time. Restrooms were clean and so was my campsite.

My son attended his first season at Camp Adventurewood in 2023 - it was his first experience at a…read moresummer camp and he was a little nervous and shy but all his counselors made him feel so welcome and comfortable and after the first day he was hooked! He loved the variety of activities and made so many new friends. He came home with fun stories each day. I loved that they offered a variety of options from 2 days/week to 5 days. We returned last summer and an unexpected and sudden medical event threw our summer for a loop. They were beyond kind and accommodating. Michael, the owner, personally made sure we were taken care of at a very scary time and was just incredibly kind and communicative. I can't thank him and his staff enough for the support. I would recommend this camp for any family. Its like a classic, old-school summer day camp experience!

My son attended Adventurewood camp for the first time this week. For the most part he enjoyed…read morehimself -- particularly the characters they introduce throughout the week. However, we decided to pull him out for next week because of a very disturbing situation. He shared that a counselor had pushed him with both hands on his shoulders during a capture the flag activity. He had dropped his flag and was putting it back on when a counselor (he didn't know her name) pushed him back hard enough to make him lose his balance and fall. She also barked "you need to reset!" She didn't ask if he was ok or help him up. You'd think if this was an accidental push and he fell over she would say something like "sorry bud are you ok? Here let me help you up" but nope, not a word. A friend he's attending camp with witnessed the whole incident. Since I pick them both up in the afternoons they both recounted this situation to me and both of them noted how inappropriate her behavior was. I immediately reached out to Michael, the owner of the camp. He said he wanted to identify this counselor and get her side of the story. Understandable. My son felt uncomfortable going back the next day but I reassured him it would be handled and offered to drop him off in the morning and stick around to talk to Michael and the counselor. I wanted him to feel safe. Michael identified her (her name is Carson) and said he wanted to talk to her first, which he did a few feet away from me. I heard her say she didn't push him. They then walked over to me and she again denied everything. So we asked both kids to come over and recount what happened. They both did -- in front of her -- and reiterated she pushed him. She denied even touching him. So Michael suggests at this point that perhaps it was an accident and my son responds by saying "how do you push someone like that by accident?!" No response. So I ask her, are you saying these kids are lying? She again said she didn't touch him and at this point we send the kids away. I'm incensed because not only does she gaslight both of them to their face but tells this bold faced lie to her boss in front of the campers and me. I tell her I believe them and I think she's the one lying. At this point she gives me this dirty look - angry, irritated and almost rolls her eyes at me. I turn to Michael and say "and now she's giving ME an attitude?!" Unbelievable. In a follow up call, he tells me how good of a person she is and that this is shocking for him to hear but that she doesn't seem like someone who would do something like this...that she's getting her teacher credentials and he knows her really well. I am getting the vibe he doesn't actually believe any of this and he sounds very skeptical. I respond by telling him that it's almost always surprising when people exhibit bad behavior and that even teachers do bad things...that doesn't make her any more credible in my eyes. He acknowledged that. In fact, it's worse because I would be really concerned to have someone like that teaching a kid. Lack of empathy, accountability, and integrity. I mean, I think it's great he's trying to have her back but there are moments in life when you need to draw a line and act swiftly...these are one of those moments. Because ultimately, this impacts the reputation of your camp. I told him that it would be good to offer training to his staff in case this ever happens again in the future and honestly he sounded baffled and asked me to clarify...I said well maybe tell your staff not to give dirty looks to a mom who's clearly upset that her son just got pushed by a grown adult at summer camp?? I told him that the response to this situation could've resulted in a totally different outcome. Had she said something like "I really don't recall pushing you but if I inadvertently did and made you feel bad I'm sorry - I didn't mean to do that" - I would've went home that morning feeling fine about the situation. When I told him this he said that he's not going to police all her reactions, that she's still young, that she's still learning and made all kinds of excuses for her. Exhausting. Apparently she got a "warning" and will sit out of the flag activity (umm, ok...). He seems like a smart guy and wish him nothing but success in the future and I was earnestly trying to offer advice for how to handle a situation like this better but it fell on deaf ears. I really hope that some kind of learning comes out of this for both of them. Oh and to top it off, my son's friend told her mom that Carson was giving her looks several times throughout the day today and when she asked what kind she said "side eye" looks. NOT COOL. My son also said she was kind of mean to him but wondering why they were even in close proximity when Michael said they'd absolutely be separated and would not see each other? Validates we both made the right choice by pulling them both out. He offered a refund but I'm still pissed about the situation.

Extremely Disappointed - Do Not Send Your Kids Here…read more My son attended Camp Keystone last summer and loved it, so we were excited for him to return. Unfortunately, this year has been a completely different--and deeply upsetting--experience. At pickup, my 6-year-old was in tears and told me that a 13-year-old Counselor in Training yelled at him that he was "tired of him" and then threw him to the ground. Yes, my son had thrown a piece of chalk--something we've addressed and made clear was wrong--but the violent and aggressive response from an older child in a leadership role is completely unacceptable. Worse, there was no adult supervision when this happened, and no camp staff informed us. We only found out from our son. When I contacted the camp, they minimized the incident and failed to take any real accountability. The 13-year-old was not dismissed, and in fact, is being allowed to remain in the Counselor in Training program and return next summer to supervise other children. The camp's own Code of Conduct says it will not tolerate violence--but they are clearly not following through. This was not just a kid-to-kid disagreement. This was a teenager in a position of responsibility physically assaulting a child half his age. If Camp Keystone does not take this seriously, parents should. I can no longer recommend this camp to anyone. There is a complete lack of oversight, accountability, and concern for camper safety. We will not be returning, and I urge other parents to think twice before sending their children here.

My son returned for his 3rd summer of endless fun. Absolutely beautiful setting nestled in the…read moreSanta Monica foothills with non stop activities. Thank you for another great Summer!!

Aloha Beach Camp this is the 5th year of camp we signed our son up for. It is really nice when you…read morecan drop you child off at the camp bus that is going to drive him to Zuma Beach. There are numerous locations of bus spots to make it easier for the parents. Ethan has had so much fun boogieboarding and he took a surf lessons with the camp counselors. This is his favorite camp to go to. They have various games the kids can play with the counselors setting them up. Or if your child is like mine. They are in the water or chilling on the sand. Last year two of Ethan's friends from middle school joined him at Aloha Beach camp. Both of Ethan's buddies had a awesome time at the beach camp. All 3 boys felt like it was the best camp they have ever gone to. They ratio of counselors to campers is wonderful ! Your children well taken care of and safe.

We've been sending our kids to Aloha Beach Camp for years (4 years for one child and 2 for the…read moreother), and it continues to be one of their favorite parts of summer. They love the counselors, the activities, and all the games they play throughout the day. The weeks always seem to go by so quickly because they're having such a great time. While the bus ride can be a bit long, it's also the perfect opportunity to wind down or catch a nap after a fun-filled beach day. As parents, we also appreciate how friendly, communicative, and approachable the staff is. Aloha Beach Camp has created so many wonderful memories for my kids and continue to do so, and we can't recommend it enough!

I tried this as a short introductory class. I was "blown away",…read more the studio is beautiful itself and filled with amazing pieces of works. I was instantly inspired. My skills are a bit rusty, but.... Dan, the owner is wonderful: helpful, professional and obviously very devoted. (AND an incredible artist himself) The two teachers that day (Willie and Maria) couldn't have been more helpful. Endless patience and helpful suggestions. They all are bursting with exuberance and truly wanted to make the experience an enjoyable one! It is definitely a joyful experience with good vibes, positivity and encouragement. I will definitely recommend it to others, and I will be back!

Raminfard School of Arts gets my highest recommendation and appreciation for offering classes in…read moreour neighborhood. The classes are taught by professional artists who not only teach your children to create beautiful art, but actually to understand the process and to be able to re-create brush strokes and technique at home. My child is actually learning how to create real artwork! The first day of class, my daughter brought home a drawing that she had created that blew me away! The teachers are wonderful and my child is learning a lifelong skill. Scheduling is super flexible and plenty of parking is available.

I REALLY like this Stand location!…read more I've been to a few of these and this one is by far my favorite. Inside it's just nicer, quieter and less crazy and has lots of tables that feel nice to eat off of. The outdoor portion also feels equally nice to dine at and doesn't feel like just a few chairs added outside for the sake of it. This time we got the miso salmon bowl which was really good and filling (very easy to split) and a side of sweet potato fries. I loved feeling like I didn't have to get a burger to feel satisfied here. Everything was delicious and staff accommodated every request! Pretty much everyone we talked to were nice and kind so it seems like great staff too! Really happy with this one, will definitely be back!

This is a follow-up to thank Zach Wishengrad, Vice President and Oscar Escobar, Great Experience…read moreManager at The Stand Restaurants for reaching out to make sure what I experienced at the Westlake Village location doesn't happen again. Assurances were made that the team will have a review of sanitation, cross contamination, food prep and proper use & disposal of gloves. I was also issued a refund back to my credit card and extended a personal invitation to return as their guest. As I mentioned, I do use The Stand App and have been an enthusiastic repeat customer for years. Besides the quality of the fresh ingredients they use, this is a family owned and operated business and Zach's response proves how much they value their customers and strive to make each experience the best it can be. Cheers! "CC"

I do not know what it is like now. I know that in the 80s I loved it. It was nature. Boy Scouts…read morecould be out there camping. Families. Singles. It was great. It was safe and it truly was some the best times of my life. I did climbing there I did hiking I kicked back And loved it every bit of it. It was a great break from the city. Life LA is gorgeous. If you ever want a little break from gorgeous this place is spectacular.

Circle X Ranch, Grotto Trailhead amazing place for hiking..waterfalls, fresh air, safe environment.read more

Neptune's Net is a fun place to stop for lunch if you're driving along the Pacific Coast Highway in…read morethe Malibu area. It's a popular spot for motorcycle riders, and you'll often see dozens of bikes and motorcycle clubs gathering there. Since the restaurant sits right off the highway, it has a lively, unique atmosphere. We ordered the Neptune's Net Sampler, which comes with a variety of fried seafood and fries. Overall, it was good. I've been to quite a few fish and chips restaurants, so I felt the fried fish was good but not the best I've had. The fried shrimp, however, was crispy and delicious. My favorite was the calamari--the batter was incredibly light, soft, and airy, almost like eating a cloud. One downside is that the restaurant isn't very dog-friendly. While there is an outdoor patio, dogs aren't allowed in that area. The website mentions outdoor tables where dogs are welcome, but we couldn't find them, so we ended up eating in the parking lot instead. Another surprise was the $5 parking fee. They didn't charge for parking on previous visits, so that was a bit disappointing and one of the reasons I gave the restaurant four stars instead of five. Overall, Neptune's Net is still a fun place to visit if you're in the area. The food is solid, the ocean views are beautiful, and the lively motorcycle scene gives the restaurant a unique atmosphere that's worth experiencing.

Neptune's Nut = Customer price gouging at its highest level…read more If you want to be extorted out of $ like back in the days of NYC's La Cosa Nostra, stop by Neptune's Nut. This place is 1) a tourist trap and yes we absolutely got suckered 2) clearly living off the fame of its glory days from The Fast and the Furious (I hope they're paying royalties to Vin Diesel and Paul Walker's family because they are the only reason this place is relevant). The place is cool looking and has the nice Cali beach vibes with a great view right off the Pacific Coast Highway, and that's it... The service sucked worse than Gavin Newsome as a "governor for the people" (the guy Eduardo working the counter had the personality of a rock and shouldn't be anywhere around customers) and the food was both grossly overpriced and below average. $50 for 1/2 lb of shrimp, rice, and steamed vegetables? Gtfoh... Neptune's Nuts is not worth the stop unless you like being bent over like a Las Vegas hooker. My suggestion is drive down the Pacific Coast Highway (it's one of the most epic drives you'll ever do), go right past this hell hole, and stop at an actual high-rated restaurant in Malibu... You'll thank me later.

I had such a great experience with Sunrise Surf, especially with my instructor Max! Booking online…read morewas super easy, and the school (Conor specifically) was really responsive and sent helpful info leading up to my first class. I'm in my 30s and had never surfed before so I was definitely nervous going into it. I did three one-on-one lessons with Max, and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor! He was awesome and made me feel comfortable right away. He was really attentive and gave me specific pointers after each attempt, so each try felt a little better. He was also super patient (I accidentally kicked him in the head probably more than once...) and was always supportive and cheering me on. Highly recommend them! I had so much fun and will definitely be back for more lessons with Max!

Amazing surf school. Both my daughters learned to surf in one three hour lesson. Bella became very…read morecomfortable and nearly independent after her second lesson. The staff is very friendly and spot on. I opted for the Will Roger's State Park location over the Venice Beach option and was very happy I did. In fact I recommend you try Will Roger's State Park.