We booked a session at Downtown Detectives as part of a team building activity! Note that this is…read morenot a true escape room - it is outdoors and is more of a scavenger hunt/mystery game with escape room elements. My team and I really enjoyed running around Huntington Beach! It was a really beautiful day and you can't beat being right along the water. The puzzles we thought were on the easy side, but still challenging enough where we took over an hour to complete from start to finish. Most of our team are engineers so we loved the puzzles and caught on quick. The gals who run the activity mentioned that they have other versions that are much more challenging, so we may be interested in the future. Overall, I'd recommend Downtown Detectives! The cost was affordable and we had a blast.

I booked a session as part of my twins' 16th birthday celebration & they absolutely LOVED it!…read more Every year, we do some sort of escape room, adventure- themed something. But, this beats them all. The creativity of the clues, outdoor setting & ability to combine all the elements of an escape room, dinner detective type show & scavenger hunt were just awesome, to say the least. My girls & her friends had a blast! We chose the easiest of the mysteries since it was their first time. But, it was still challenging. Definitely bring a water bottle, preferably w/ carrier so you're hands free & wear comfortable shoes. Nina & Jenna were so kind & accommodating, from begining to end. Planning on booking w/ some friends for my own birthday coming up!

This was such a fun experience! My friend and I did the mosaic class and I would highly recommend…read moreanyone come and try it. A perfect girls day event! Naz was a great teacher! She was kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

What a creative way to spend the afternoon!…read more I was part of a Turkish mosaic lamp class hosted at Art Masterclass. First off - it's definitely harder to make them than it seems. lol If you have option paralysis or get overwhelmed easily, prepare yourself! Look at alllllll the colors in my photos available to use and maybe plan ahead. They provide templates of different floral, geometric, and banded designs that you can use, but you can go off-script if your noggin comes up with an idea! They give you a decent amount of time to create a design, glue said design in place, and then fill the rest of your lamp's empty space in with the tiny glass beads. There are a few final steps you can't complete while in "class" but that's due to the glue needing time to sit. You're not left in the dark however, as they show you a how-to video which is included in your take-home kit via a QR code. =) I noticed this place has other classes that seem like fun (terrarium and some sort of small dish painting?). I may need to return. Notes: - You interact with glue so you'll likely get messy. - There's a restroom to wash your hands, or if nature calls. - In the small bead fill-in time frame, everyone drops them. It's human. It became part of the experience. Aim for your tray!

Hands down the most passionate and dedicated staff/ownership I've ever experienced. The owner was…read moreso nice. He gracefully handled every question, request, and comment swiftly and perfectly. Their coffee was so delicious . I can't recommend this spot enough! Food was absolutely phenomenal.

We had the most memorable evening at Chef Stephanie Chinchilla's chef's table. The experience was…read moreintimate, warm, and beautifully executed from start to finish...every dish told a story and every detail felt intentional. We began with the Aji tuna on crispy rice, topped with a delicate sliver of jalapeño and crispy shallots, a perfect balance of freshness, spice, and crunch. The second course was Stefanie's famous focaccia...one sweet and one savory. The savory version featured parmesan, her homemade bread and butter, pickles from her garden, and a touch of mustard seed. The bread, made simply with flour, water, and salt, takes two to three days to create. The sweet focaccia was equally impressive, topped with brie, honey, and a guava jam made from her own garden-grown guavas... truly special. Next came the sweet potato course, made from her garden's harvest and paired with roasted pine nuts and coconut-shaved gnocchi in brown butter. The flavors were rich yet comforting, and the presentation was artistic and thoughtful. The main course... short ribs with a stunning potato gratin, was a showstopper. The short ribs were tender and deeply flavorful, garnished with delicate edible flowers from her garden, while the gratin was layered beautifully and topped with a fragrant chimichurri. Dessert was one of the best I've ever had: a sticky toffee date cake with a caramel apple sauce made from apples in her garden, served with raw cream vanilla bean ice cream. The balance of warmth, sweetness, and texture was perfection. The wine pairings, thoughtfully curated by Oscar from Sequoia Grove Winery, elevated the entire experience, from the velvety Merlot to the bold Cabernet, every sip complemented the food flawlessly. What makes Chef Stefanie so special is her warmth and authenticity. She shares her passion for food and where it comes from in a way that's engaging and educational, never pretentious. She spends time presenting each dish beautifully, with an artist's eye and a chef's heart. Her artistry, attention to detail, and genuine love for her craft come through in every course. I'll absolutely be attending her future chef's table events, a beautiful evening of intentional cooking, soulful flavors, and gracious hospitality.

This experience was great! The xtraction was insanely fun and was just the right amount of…read morechallenging. The workers are awesome and great at walking you through the process and providing hints when necessary. If you plan on axe/knife throwing I would highly recommend looking for Patricia as she was extremely helpful and excited to teach, she ensures you have a great time. Was a fantastic experience overall.

Super fun escape room! Danny is such a chill and amazing worker. He made this experience 10x better!read more

This is now the second time I have done the scavenger hunt (first was in Newport Beach) and it…read moredoesn't disappoint! So good. Challenging, creative and lots of fun! Definitely recommend them!!

Alex was awesome. The murder mystery around downtown Huntington Beach was super fun. I have never…read moredone anything like this but once complete, it all made sense. Would highly recommend.

This place is located on the second floor of Anaheim GardenWalk. I booked our time slots online for…read morethe fighter jet simulator, and the whole experience was great from start to finish. When we arrived, everything was clean, organized, and well maintained. The receptionist checked us in, and our instructor, Max, did an excellent job explaining how to operate the jet simulator and walking us through all the instructions. A huge thank you to Max for making our experience so much fun and enjoyable! We had a great time and will definitely be returning soon to try the Boeing plane experience!

Celebrated my birthday here and it was pretty decent. I scheduled it on a Saturday evening and was…read morereally surprised to find it super empty. As in the only other people aside from my party were the staff. I showed up early to the empty building but still needed to wait for my reservation despite no other visitors so I'm pretty glad that it was located in a walkable location. My party did the Racing + FOX 1 combo. The racing sim was alright. Not that much different than what I can experience at the usual arcades. The dogfighting Sim was the highlight of the night. The set up where each individual has their own replica of a cockpit made it really immersive. I thought the cockpit would also move according to how we maneuver the jet, but that wasn't the case. The staff would also communicate to all of us during our dogfight, commentating on who took down whose plane. It was a decent experience, but I'm not sure if it's something I would do again.

Great place to take a cooking class. They also sell all things kitchen and you can have wine while…read moreyou cook and eat. Simple to follow instructions and a delicious meal after. Lots of free parking in front and a beautiful kitchen set up. We have cooked pork tenderloin, Thai food, and I want to take a pasta making class here. We will be back. Happy Yelping!

This was such a fun experience. I attended the Tuscan cooking class, and although it was pretty…read morefull, we ended up making some new friends along the way. There's an option to purchase wine, and while the selection is limited, it's clearly curated and high quality. The Tuscan menu was simple yet absolutely delicious. My only minor critique is that I wish the class had been a bit more hands-on--the instructor occasionally took over rather than letting participants do more themselves. That said, I understand time constraints and how challenging it can be with a large group. I imagine this experience would be even better in a more intimate setting. Overall, the food was excellent, and the instructors and staff were fun, friendly, and engaging. It is on the pricier side, but you're essentially getting a three-course meal, plus a 10% discount on anything in the store the day of the class, which is a nice bonus.

Our hotel sales team did the Laguna Beach murder mystery scavenger hunt a few years ago and we…read morerecently did the Huntington Beach excursion. Both were incredibly fun and really helped our team bond. Alex is a great communicator and leader of the adventures. The clues and details really make you think and you get some great steps in along some beautiful, coastal areas. Thanks again for everything Alex!

Another great scavenger hunt--this time in Laguna Beach! It was a beautiful day filled with both…read morefun and a few moments of frustration. We finished in second place, just 15 minutes behind the winners. We got a little lost at one stop, and I think that may have been the difference between first and second place. Still, it was a fantastic experience for the whole family and a wonderful way to celebrate Father's Day together.

These scavenger hunts are SO one-of-a-kind and have just the right amount of challenge (they're…read moretough and mind-stretching for sure, but not impossible to solve). Each of the locations are so unique, so even after you've done one, you will have a completely different experience at another location. It's one of my goals to hit up every location the mastermind and creative genius, Alex, has designed, and I'm well on my way with only one location left. In my opinion, these hunts are way more fun than an escape room because (1) they're longer -- 3-4 hours vs. 1-hour escape rooms -- thus more bang for your buck; (2) they involve walking around beautiful beach cities so you get exercise while enjoying the sun, fresh air, and creation; (3) they allow you to observe and appreciate art, monuments, and plaques you would normally otherwise overlook and walk right past; (4) they're designed so as you're walking between places, you can also chit chat with your teammates; and (5) they provide live competition against all the other teams and therefore fun motivation to work quickly and efficiently. I participated in my first Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt back in 2015, and I can confidently say that even after running these events for so many years, Alex is still just as passionate, invested, responsive, and funny. I cannot recommend these scavenger hunts enough!

We had such a fun time, even on the hottest day of the year! Alex was a helpful host, and organized…read morethe hunt extremely well. Of course, my friends and I are delighted that we won, but would have given 5 stars regardless.

Had such an amazing and relaxing time with my daughter! Savi was our instructor. She was clear,…read moreconcise and encouraging. Sophia also helped me over the phone as I accidentally booked two adult classes for me and my six year old. She was so kind and walked me through my options and gave me a call back too. Thank you for a sweet and memorable time!

My wife paid for a class here as a surprise for our 9th wedding anniversary. A family situation…read morecame up, so we called ahead -- we were told on the phone that they would take us as long as we got there within 10 minutes. We rushed. My wife got out of the car and was at the door inside that window. They wouldn't let her in without me, and I was still parking. I walked in 11 minutes after the start -- one minute past their cutoff. There were maybe four to six people in the room. I explained the family situation involving my son. I told them it was our anniversary. My wife was distraught, and I pleaded with them and tried to reason with them. They turned us away anyway. We weren't asking anyone to slow the class down or stay late -- we would have caught up on our own. My wife left humiliated on the day she had planned as a gift. I get it -- you have to run a business, and you have to start on time. But she was there inside the window you gave us and you wouldn't seat her. It came down to one minute and two people standing in front of you, and you chose the minute. The class started without us. So did the last impression I'll have of this place.