I attended a motivational talk yesterday with Renaissance club and Joe Huff at the Primal Moves and…read morehad a great experience. The worst part is parking, parking sucks, if you don't get lucky that someone is leaving when you're arriving you will have to park farther and walk. I got lucky enough though but later I saw multiple people walking in the hot sun to find their cars streets over. Upon entering we were momentarily confused because there is a small tea/cafe type area in the front, but if you walk past this to the next room that's the main area where no shoes are allowed. I'm assuming that this must be where they hold workout classes but yesterday it was set up with these amazingly comfortable couch cushion type seating as well as regular chairs. I saw that they have a patio area, and a huge rack of all sizes of weights. If they were closer to me I would definitely try them out for excersize. The opener from the event had an absolutely amazing singing voice, he made me feel like I'm in a monastery listening to some mesmerizing chanting. If he ever reads this I think it would have been even better if he didn't stop every few seconds to try to get the crowd to repeat after him, it broke the mesmerization each time he did this, it would have been much more powerful if he went straight through nonstop. Acoustics in this building are great. Next was Joe Huff, he told the motivating story of how he ended up where he is today, and it all started from one event that cascaded into more events, etc. It was a great speech and we were gifted with his book that I'm looking forward to reading. Lastly we got to hear from the owner of Renaissance club which was a very nice speech, it is evident that Renaissance is his passion and truly brings him joy. Overall a great venue for such an event, spacious, comfortable, and everyone was friendly. Thank you for a great experience.

This gym offers nothing but a weird gimmick. It's over priced and if you go it has to be due to the…read morefact that you need to have friends instead of actually working out. They some how have made it profitable to charge people a premium for a gym and offer no gym equipment. If you want to do what they do, which would be confusing if you do, you can literally go on YouTube and just copy a workout that has no gym equipment. Don waste your money on a gym that offers less than a kids playground.. From Google- "Complaints regarding Primal Moves Venice (Marina del Rey) indicate dissatisfaction with it being overpriced, disorganized, and providing poor value, with some members feeling "ripped off". Others suggested similar movements can be performed at home. There are also general, unrelated warnings in fitness forums about potential risks in improperly performed primal movement routines."

We love this place! It's our favorite Sunday spot! Everything is so amazing about it. Debby who…read moreworks at the cafe is the best! Can't wait when they open the pool so we can hang out with others big boys I think they have a changing table in each restroom, so it's really a lot to review

Annenberg Community Beach House has a great location and concept, but our experience was mixed. I…read morecame here with my daughter hoping for a relaxing afternoon of sun and pool time, and while it has potential, there were several limitations that made it less enjoyable than expected. Timing really matters here. It is best to come during off hours if you want any chance of getting a lounge chair to set your belongings down or take a break. When it is busy, seating is very limited and can get crowded quickly. The pool itself is not ideal for young children or anyone expecting a gradual entry. There is no graded or zero-depth entrance. Instead, you enter via a ladder directly into about four feet of water, with a rope separating this area from the deeper section. This setup may be fine for confident swimmers, but it felt less family-friendly than anticipated. Conversely, if you are looking to swim laps, this is not a lap pool. It is purely recreational. The changing and bathroom area is very open, and the showers offer no privacy. The shower water was also quite cold, which was not especially comfortable, particularly for kids. If you are expecting enclosed changing rooms or warm showers, this may be disappointing. Parking is public street parking only, paid at meters, which adds another layer of planning and cost. Overall, while the beach house is in a beautiful spot and can be enjoyable under the right circumstances, the lack of amenities, limited seating, and less-than-ideal pool and changing facilities make it hard to fully relax or recommend, especially for families with young children.

I would rate it 4.5. People are very nice, friendly,…read morehelpful. Good Supervision. Center is clean and comfortable. Lots of separate rooms and a big 'ballroom' Lots of different activities for Seniors, some table games, but there are various physical activity classes also. Movie once a month is nice. Knitting, chess, bridge, mah-jong, Zumba, dancing, bingo, TV bowling, ping-pong, pool tables, Computer center. (I was a volunteer in installing Windows software, as well as teaching some classes and organizing the classes). Note: Some classes require a fee. And special holiday/occasions/acts are constantly on the schedule. Various Travel tours crop up. Food in cafeteria has improved quite a bit since the new chef arrived on the scene some months ago, and for $4 a meal, it's pretty good. You do need to sign up. Only comment is that I wish it was start at 11:30 as all the literature states, not 11:40+. One other comment is that I wish the 'next month' Gazette would show up around the last 2 days of the month, instead of having to wait until the actual month itself starts. Location is excellent with the TO Library on one side, and Teen Center on the other. And behind Goebel and Library are parks that also have special scheduled activities or for picnic. I highly recommend that if you are live around this area, come in and pick up a brochure on what activities there are.

Goebel is the best senior center, there is something for everyone. The manager is excellent and…read moretalented. The building and surroundings is clean and organized. The parties are wonderful and the decorations are superb. Great talent is brought in for our concerts and parties and everything is set at a fair price.

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to share how great this venue was. We rented the space…read morefor our daughter's first birthday party in January. Mary was our main contact and was incredibly helpful. She met with us twice before the event--once to show us the space and again the week before the party to walk through everything after we had booked. The venue is very spacious and can easily accommodate 150-200 guests. The website provides clear information about pricing, logistics, and floor plans, making the booking process straightforward. The location is fantastic--just a few blocks from the beach--with five reserved parking spaces right in front. It's a beautiful venue and a wonderful place to celebrate any occasion.

I held my masters graduation celebration here. I feel so lucky that I found this incredible woman's…read morecenter on Yelp. Michelle was incredible from start to finish. Very kind, patient ( I asked a lot of questions ), detailed & prompt. Gail was very helpful with our walkthrough of the center and checklist requirements. One thing to note is to be respectful of rules provided to maintain the space as well as the community, the beautiful center is in the middle of a residential area. So please be mindful of others and hold your guests accountable. Overall an incredible experience 10/10. I will definitely plan for other celebrations of life here.

JEM is a really nice community center with an excellent indoor basketball court and swimming pool…read more They have their own parking lot but there is also street parking. I attended the Shabbat Services there which were very nice with great Rabbis conducting the services. The location is prime between century city and downtown beverly hills and near the starbucks at wilshire/santa monica and The Peninsula Hotel. JEM is a very well run community center with Jewish religious services/sports classes and also open to the general community for swim/basketball classes and recreation/private event rentals.

This is not a community center. It's a center for Jewish people. You are asked to pray with a…read moreRabbi and pledge your allegiance to the "state" of Israel. Not all are welcome here. Just the "chosen" ones.

How many hundreds of times have I driven by the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center? It has been…read moremany years, way back to the time there was a pottery store on the property. I finally had a chance to visit for a Tarzana Music Night last week. What a fun event! Because the weather was being forecasted to be cool with the potential of rain, the event was held indoors. Things were comfortable, but we were in close quarters with the other attendees. The sound was great and the performances were a lot of fun. I was primarily there to see a good friend perform, but I also had the chance to see some other talented musicians. I think each one was a singer songwriter, and I enjoyed each performance. Each one of the people that was working at the venue, which I imagine may have been on a volunteer basis, was friendly and a lot of fun. Normally the music nights are held outdoors, and I can imagine that most of the year, it is a lot of fun being in the open air.

It's wonderful to have an organization that preserves local history while also providing a…read morebeautiful space for arts, culture, and community engagement. I highly recommend supporting and visiting this unique community treasure.

Wonderful staff all around!…read more I am a volunteer, and I can honestly say the children here receive the best tutoring and are able to participate in fun after-school activities like: dodgeball, dance classes, arts and crafts, movie night with the family, etc!! The students are able to interact with children their age and get help from educated college students and adults with their homework! Children there also have access to Mar Vista's computer lab--a room filled with computers, so students who do not own computer's are able to do their research or simply browse if they'd like. Each classroom is separated by age and educational levels. I visited their high school level room and I learned that the students receive help with financial aid applications for college and college applications/questions in general! that is awesome if ya ask me! This establishment is located in a circle street at the end of the road on the right.

Awesome place. They have a bunch of programs and facilities…read morefor youth and families in/around the community and they host free 5v5 pickup soccer on Fridays from 5:30-8 (bring your indoor shoes.

What a beautiful but hidden nature center, and I can't believe I didn't know about it before!…read moreFirst and foremost, it's dog-friendly! There are two directions to go. One way leads you to the Mark Ridley-Thomas Bridge that goes over La Cienega and connects to Kenneth Hahn or other trails that lead to other overlooks. The other direction will take you to the Baldwin Hills Stairs. There is also a sign that shows a way to walk you all the way to Playa Del Rey! Something I would love to try one of these days. It is easy to find parking. They have tons of classes, like yoga and cooking classes for children, and the day we went, they had a blood drive going on. The restrooms are clean, and everyone there had a smile on their faces, even though they were super busy setting everything up. I can't wait to go back and explore.

Yesterday was my first time at Stoneview Nature Center, I found parking nearby and met my friend…read moreat the large gates and we walked in. Wow, this hike was absolutely amazing. Everything is so well maintained. There are some great up and down hills where you feel the burn but then you go back down so it can dissolve and then you do it again. It felt amazing getting out in the fresh air and seeing all the beautiful plants. I brought my foster dog Drew and it was nice that the trails are not too narrow so we were easily able to pass other dogs coming our way with plenty of space. The most awesome thing was to see they have bathrooms!!! And then we ran into Quaillywood! Which was this cute little area with quails inside. Also, in one garden area everything is edible!!! My favorite was seeing the blackberries, because at home i have a blackberry plant in a pot but I don't know how they grow, now I have an idea from seeing them at the nature center. I did see staff talking to people and teaching them about the plants. Also, I saw that they have yoga classes and other types of classes. Man do I wish Stoneview was closer to me because then I'd go all the time, but it's over an hour drive for me. Despite this, I definitely want to come back and hike some of the other directions and see more!!! And maybe bring breakfast to enjoy in the chairs or benches and just enjoy nature!!!

My favorite place. Meditation, dharma talks, lots of love,friendly people. A very quiet place to…read moreunwind.

This was one of my entries into group meditation and it was very low-pressure and thoughtfully…read morecarried out. Celeste was the leader of the group and her calmness was helpful for me and seemed to be for the others in the young persons group as well. I'm grateful to have found this and though I've since begun exploring other avenues for meditation, remain thankful for my experience there.