What a pleasant surprise. I just moved to LA and wanted to get a dosage of nature without driving a…read moredistance. This tour was terrific from start to finish. Guide Guru Gary was outstanding. Such a balance of an educating , entertaining and simply engaging human with the best insight ever. His Knowledge left me feeling like i just a took a course on all the wild living river plants, bird and all their natural healing properties. Great to submerge ourselves in some wildlife. Tho the shopping carts, tires and array of plastic pass you, it truly brought more light to our boat ride. Finding Gary was the trickiest part but once you arrive he immediately removes all the stress. Row with him and flow with him. Magical day on the urban path to peace.

This experience is incredible. The river isn't the cleanest but it is still beautiful. Amazing to…read moresee all the wildlife and plants thriving here. The Sepulveda Basin section is a really easy kayak. The guide was fun and full of information. He knew where to get some great photos. He will also film the participants in cool videos.

We had a great tour today with Mark. So informative and fun. Mark is a great guide and…read morephotographer. His media presentation really makes this tour better than any other tour. His tour vehicle is clean and comfortable. Do yourself a favor and take this super fun tour! Highly recommended.

This was amazing I got to see George kastanzas house and the building from Seinfeld our tourguide…read moremark was great would do again

Our second Uniworld cruise will be at the end of May, Provence and Burgundy, with a precruise night…read morein Marseille and a brief Paris extension. Our first Uniworld experience was in 2018, and there simply are not enough stars to rate this wonderful experience. From the moment we paid for our cruise package (DanubeCruise) until we arrived at the Munich airport for our flight home, everything was about as close to perfect as humanly possible. We needed to do nothing except pack, and get ourselves to our home airport, and Uniworld sent us all kinds of booklets ranging from what to expect on a Uniworld cruise, information about our destinations, everything we needed to know. and the cruise, tours, food ....everything was far above the 5 stars permitted. My how things have changed. Someone else here already mentioned the inability to reach an actual human being to whom one could pose questions or concerns. The entire booking process which had been so perfect in the past, is, as the previous traveler said, a total disaster. In our case, they double billed our credit card, causing us to exceed the credit limit on that card....for the first time in 50 years! We actually received notice from two of the major 3 credit bureaus that our credit rating had dropped dramatically....over 75 points! And it took Uniworld and their accountants and bank over two weeks to correct the double billing, and the credit bureaus tell us that it will take a minimum of 30 days to restore our rating. And we have not even received an actual apology from Uniworld....only, "we are happy to hear that the double billing was removed." No mention of any upgrade or complimentary tour to try to make up for the three weeks of hell they just put us through. So, while I hope the actual cruise and touring experience are on par with our wonderful trip on the Maria Theresa in 2018, we are already very disappointed. Yes, Covid has wreaked havoc with a lot of businesses throughout the world, but Uniworld's business is to make people happy, not subject them to anxiety.

The ship's customer care is more important about their functionality than customer service.read more

During the pandemic I started to dig deeper and explore more San Fernando valley area where I live…read more Did you know that Tarzana was part of a ranch owned by author Edgar Rice Burroughs and named after its famous character Tarzan? A bit of Valley history here! When I found out about Tarzana Safari Walk I got excited. Unfortunately it's nothing exotic about the area. It's part of Ventura Blvd. with generic stores on it and chain coffee shop. Sometimes they might do a small street fair (maybe that was years ago). Now it's just a regular block in the Valley. No exotic walks or hikes. Just yiur regular urban jungle!

Today my kids and I enjoyed the annual Safari Walk/Sidewalk Fair in Tarzana. Many activities take…read moreplace while you dine and shop along Ventura Blvd at Yolanda Ave. Activities included: face painting, balloon twisting/animals, music, drum & dance performance, martial arts performance, lectures on Tarzana history & more! Face painting & balloons: it was super hot today so my son opted for having something painted on his arm other than his face and sweating it all off and looking crazy. He wanted a skull and the lady did a great job. She was very fast and you can tell she's been doing this for a while! My daughter got a flower on her leg and it was very pretty and done in literally 15 seconds. She also got a flower balloon bracelet that was really cool. Thanks to the 2 wonderful ladies working the booth :) Performances: Sensei Ash Martial arts performed and the kids showed off their martial arts skills. (I wish I took pictures) I noticed it was a mixture of all levels: green belt, orange, blue etc. I was super impressed and my 9 year old now wants to sign up and join. You can tell those kids carry great discipline and confidence as they were doing high kicks and karate chops as well as cool ninja rolling/tumbling on the mat. African Drum & Dancing: this was really fun! I love how they included and interacted with the crowd and taught us the meaning of their dance moves and some of us had the guts to get in front of everyone and dance along. We even learned the words to their chant but I can't remember anymore. They also let kids come up and play drums and other instruments. Pretty awesome :) Live animals: this was scheduled for 2:30pm so we arrived in front of Chase bank where it was taking place but had to wait a while because they were running late. Now when I heard "live animals" for some reason I thought elephants, lions, tigers and bears lol. My kids were pretty disappointed when the "animal show" showed up in storage bins. Reptiles and some birds I believe. After my son pet a snake we left. Oh well. Even though it was just super hot out today that didn't matter. You can see the families enjoying themselves and the kids were happy and having a great time. Looking forward to next year.

Chellsee was excellent and very knowledgeable about everywhere we went. If you want a good tour of…read moreLA and surrounding areas this company is the one I would use. We took this tour a few years ago but had others with us this time. Easy access on and off the bus on Hollywood Blvd. It was a real pleasure.

(Corrected "top" versus "back", in the third paragraph)…read more The tour is given in a 12-passenger bus that is open air. You'll drive past many historic structures, and past the homes of many stars (though you'll be going too fast to get a good look or photo). And you'll go up in the hills along Mulholland Drive. About halfway through the tour, at the Beverly Hills sign, you get out for a break and use the restroom. Unfortunately, you never get a good view of the Hollywood sign. Our driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and gave anecdotes about every site we passed. There a screen-like sheet covering the top of the van for shade, but you should use sunscreen as you will be in the sun for two hours.

We had a great time with David. He was an excellent tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable…read more Thank you for making our trip memorable.

We have never done a similar tour but as our friends from AZ were looking for a true Hollywood…read moreexperience, we chose this company for the good ratings and also a great Groupon deal.... we met at the location a bit early and were able to use the restroom before leaving for our tour. Our tour guide Dave was awesome - engaging, informative and also inquisitive as we were all an active part of the tour. What more to add? Yes, book the last tour of the day as the tour guide may not feel as stressed to get back to the Hollywood Blvd location on time and you may see some of the local celebrities, either driving their vehicles or briefly walking outside. Great company and ditto experience.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience here at Rubel Castle. Our host, guide,…read moreand local "Rubelligent" volunteer, Ms. Kathleen had all the intel about this historical property. She was so knowledgeable and helped set the stage for us to slip into a forgotten era and get a glimpse of how imagination met inventiveness with a DIY charm. ~ A LITTLE BACKSTORY FOR YOU ~ It's not pronounced Rubel as Barney from Flintstones. Rather, it's like Target is to Targét when we are trying to be fancy. So that's Rubel as in "Roo-bell." Unlike modern-day construction, Rubel Castle wasn't built overnight. It was made of collected recyclables and construction rubble that spanned many decades and took several friends and volunteers to build it. For Michael, however, the lifetime inspiration was first sparked at the age of 9. His love for canons was where it started and the rest is history you can hear about on the tour. But don't just show up like we did randomly one day. To book, visit RubelTours.org and make a reservation. ~ OUR TOUR EXPERIENCE ~ It's as if Michael Rubel, the creator and mastermind of this enchanted dominion had intended it to be--magical. Built in the castle period of wood and tin, every corner captured our interests, from antique cars to the 1890's Seth Thomas Tower Clock with a unique backstory (and only six in existence today). There were old vending machines, tools, trinkets, and machinery that time had long forgotten. Did I mention there was a drawbridge? Yes, and a dungeon too. I was just waiting for a dragon to come swoop down on us next. Walk in the footsteps of famous visitors like Alfred Hitchcock, Dwight Eisenhower, Jack Benny, and Bob Hope. It's a feast for the eyes no matter where you glance. I particularly enjoyed the bottle house that Michael built in 1968 as his "home" as a kid. That independent spirit was quite charming to see. ~ WATERCOLOR NATURESCAPE ~ We were fortunate to have our gracious host lead us on a tour and organize a special art crafting experience outdoors. It was absolutely lovely beneath the trees and between rusted vintage cars from the turn of the century. We each got a small canvas to paint our flowers in watercolor. (This particular experience takes place in the Spring and Fall, weather permitting.) We heard the squirrels rattling in the leaves and birds chirped and sang in the trees above. We discovered that peacocks apparently originated from this property, compliments of Michael Rubel. And did I mention that on the far side of the property, a custom garden was in full bloom? BOOK A TOUR Help support the Glendora Historical Society and keep this magnificently unique city-castle maintained. It's worth it.

A castle in Glendora? Yes, your eyes aren't deceiving you--Rubel Castle is real, it's magnificent,…read moreand it's gloriously eccentric. Thanks to the sheer persistence (and probably delightful stubbornness) of Michael Rubel, we now have this quirky, towering State Treasure sitting right in the middle of Glendora like a fairy tale that accidentally took a detour through a hardware store. This place is beautifully done, and part of its charm is that it's a full-on hodgepodge of relics, antiques, crystal trinkets, and "wait... what is that doing here?" moments tucked into every nook and cranny. You'll marvel, you'll laugh, you'll squint in confusion--honestly, it's everything you'd want in a castle built with love, imagination, and a dash of madness. And let's talk about the makeshift cemetery. Quirky? YES. Fun? Absolutely. Slightly spooky? Only if your imagination is over-caffeinated. But it fits the vibe perfectly--like the castle whispered, "You know what I'm missing? A tiny cemetery." The tours are fantastic, the guides are passionate, and the whole experience feels like you're stepping into a living scrapbook of California history and charming chaos. Overall: Amazing, amazing place. Book your tour. They only do tours every first Sunday of the month, so set your alarms, mark your calendars, tie a string around your finger--just don't miss it. Rubel Castle is truly a California State Treasure, and an absolute must-see for anyone who appreciates creativity, history, and a little eccentric sparkle.

On Sunday, June 21th, for Father's Day, my whole family went back to Graystone Mansion & Gardens…read more We decided to visit again because the fresh air and all the beautiful trees make it a wonderful place for my parents to take a walk and enjoy some light exercise. We thought it would be great for their health. The scenery is beautiful, the atmosphere is peaceful, the air is fresh, and parking is free, which makes this place even better. One more thing made this visit extra special. The last time we were here, I was disappointed because I couldn't find the pathway lined with tall trees on both sides. This time, I happened to run into a park ranger, and he was incredibly kind and showed me exactly where it was. Thanks to him, I finally found the spot and was able to take some beautiful photos. The gardens here are absolutely gorgeous, and it's such a wonderful place to relax and go for a walk. I always enjoy coming here.

I finally made it to Greystone Mansion & Gardens and it was worth the wait. It is such a gorgeous…read morelocation to explore. I came on the first Saturday of the month where you can explore the first level of the mansion. It was $10 for non locals. They refer to them as tours, which made me think they were guided but you go at your own pace. Plenty of parking spots and bathrooms were clean.

This place was so amazing great place to get close to ostrich. The own himself gave my family a…read moreprivate tour it was so informative and all the details he gave us have me so amazed. The location it self it's beautiful near mountains. They also have restrooms and playground for kids. They also have little shop they sell ostrich eggs which are huge and they even have home made honey. Amazing place would definitely be going back!!

Such a great little place! We did a tour in the morning with five kids under 7, and the gentleman…read moregiving the tour was so accommodating to antsy little bodies needing to move around. I'm so sorry I didn't catch his name, but he was very knowledgeable and so kind. I'll absolutely be recommending Quail Run Ranch to every one!