Haven't been back here in probably 15 years…read more. My partner and I decided to visit again and was a nice experience. Tons of vendors! Vendors selling; jewelry, clothes, handmade goods, arts and crafts, toys, collectibles, artwork, etc. So many things to see! There's also food vendors with lots of options to choose from as well as fruity beverages, drinks and beer. There's also carnival rides, games and a petting zoo for the kiddos! Best of all, live music for entertainment! Plenty of chairs to sit for eating-- or just to enjoy the music. Many of the vendors were extremely friendly and welcoming. Folks seemed to enjoy themselves dancing as well. I missed going here and it brought back memories. Free admission and free parking!

The good: I came yesterday to this fair and enjoyed myself…read moredespite the foggy and dreary weather. There was live music, carnival rides, carnival games, food stands like funnel cake and fries, arcade games, vendors, and local businesses like YMCA, the police department and yoga studios promoting their stores. I was able to easily find parking at the garage in the Promenade shopping center. I definitely plan to come back annually. My daughter enjoyed seeing the pigs, llama, bunnies, goats, horses, and dogs. I got a free candy from the YMCA stand. The rides looked really fun and we're substantially large enough for older kids and adults too. The bad: I only saw 3 portable potties but I was able to use the restroom by the skating rink in the Promenade. The interesting: They had the same petting zoo that was at the Festival Hermosa.

Came here today for the first time to enjoy the festival. Saw NO cherry blossom trees though…read more Picked up some Torrance city related swag and saw some vendor booths. Ate 2 pizzas from the food trucks on site. Picnic under the trees with shade. Kids played in the playground area nearby. Saw a cultural performance. Glad the weather was nice to enjoy this Saturday.

Great local cherry Blossum hosted by city of Torrance. Bring a picnic blanket and hang out on the…read moregrass with venders, food trucks and cultural performances throughout the day. Great family fun!

My BF was begging me to go.. So finally I caved in and agreed to go. I thought it was going to be…read morelame and made for kids. When we got there, it was a long line of late teens and adults. The line had around 50 people in it, but the wait was only 10-15 minutes which is the same wait time as a ride at knotts so it's not that bad. This maze was SUPER SUPER SUPER scary!!! I was screaming and grabbing on my Bf's shirt the whole time! The optical illusions and the scary people mixed with the darkness was beyond creepy! I can't believe I thought it was going to be a kid maze!!! There were grown men screaming behind me and the woman behind me peed in her pants. It's not overwhelmingly nerve wrenching or anxiety ridden; it's exciting. I'll definitely be dragging my friends here next year ;) Tip: $5 donation is appreciated, but not necessary ;)

I hope it's back for 2022! It WAS one of a kind until Knott's highjacked their concept for one of…read moretheir mazes. It's short but packs in plenty of scares in creepy environs. Worth driving to from Pasadena. Does justice to their ninjitsu theme. Super creative!

What a cute little store! I stopped by after grabbing coffee by the shop next to it…read more This place definitely has items for yourself, friends family or kids! I saw some really high quality figurines. The selection is pretty broad with things varying from Star Wars, the simpsons, hello kitty, minions, anime, etc. they have a lot! I ended up purchasing some cute anatomy organ stickers here! The service was great and the gentleman that helped me was very warm and welcoming. I assume he was the owner of the shop but he was kind, informative and answered any questions we had!

I loved this little shop. Kind service, wonderful selection of figures, and high value items and…read morecollectibles. I'm so happy it exists and hope to visit again the next time I'm nearby.

Free admission for all with a suggested donation of $5, a small neighborhood museum with rotating…read moreexhibits that reflect current events.

I would call this a hidden gem in Torrance. I had heard about it, but finally decided to visit…read more Best part, it's free. No charge. It's located in the civic center, in the back, so you can't see it off of the street. It's almost a game of hide and seek, where you need to find it. Even when I did finally find it, I wasn't sure I was at the right place or if it was even open. However, I was not disappointed when I finally walked inside. It's a teeny place. More like a gallery than what I would call a museum. Open floor plan. Great art though. An eclectic collection of paintings and mixed media when I visited. There were a couple other parties viewing the artwork. Not crowded. Parking: Free lot.

I had some time to kill before my flight from LAX so I decided to join their pickleball brunch…read moreevent. I love that this place is so close from the airport. The facility is new and it feel very clean. I love the vibrant color of the place and all the events they offer. Their open play was easy to navigate and participants were super friendly and made me feel welcomed. They have a full bar and serve food ( I didn't get to eat or drink so no review on that) This will be my go-to place every time I have a flight from LAX!

A really great place to rent a court to play pickleball and be indoors with air conditioning. It…read morestill gets hot because you're active. One star off because the florescent lighting can be weird and throw off your vision and ball tracking. The staff were friendly. We didn't order any food but you do that the option to through QR code scanning and I think they'll deliver to your court.

Pretty fun experience watching Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with the 'extended screen'…read more Some scenes did make it look unique, but I probably expected something more immersive. Still called it peculiar tho. Service was amazing and foods / beverages were decent too although indeed pricey and you had no option but to purchase them given they didn't allow anything from outside. They did validate parking which was plus point, but come early and spare some time as there are plenty of events around SoFi, Kia Forum, etc so traffic could be bad with multiple road closures. Also bring jacket as it got pretty cold!

Harry Potter + An Immersive Movie?! Accio Better Seats!…read more Our FIRST time experiencing an immersive movie like this, and of course... being the huge Harry Potter fan that I am, I couldn't pass up the opportunity! So what did I do? Asked hubby to call off work with me because apparently Monday morning Harry Potter takes priority. This was totally last-minute, so lesson learned: BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY! I'll explain why... Parking: COSM is conveniently next to Parking Structure 3, where you can get your parking validated for 4 hours, which was honestly a huge plus! Plenty of parking, and the building itself is super open and spacious. It definitely gives me SoFi Stadium vibes when you first walk in. Harry Potter Popcorn -- $18 | TBD/10 Of course they had the themed popcorn buckets representing Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin. Because apparently regular popcorn just isn't magical enough. Didn't purchase bc I had my eyes on the Enchanted Menu. Seating -- 2/5 Now HERE is where my last-minute booking hurt me. We ended up in Section H, top left corner 3rd floor, and WOW... they really stuffed every possible seat into that section. The seats were literally touching each other! Luckily, there were three empty seats next to us, so we were able to spread out a little and regain some personal space, legs up and all. On top of that, there was quite a bit of bright lighting coming in from the entrance behind our section, which became pretty distracting during the film. So next time? I'm absolutely booking earlier and getting seats right in the middle. I can already tell the experience would be SO much better from there. Enchanted Experience -- $40 | 7/10 This came with: House-Made Shepherd's Pie Bottled Butterbeer (ran OUT and not enough stocked-- was able to replace with an alcoholic drink) Pretzel Wand & Cheese Dip Chocolate Frog Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans The fun part is that each item comes out during the movie to make the experience more interactive. And honestly, I was pleasantly surprised by the Shepherd's Pie! It actually wasn't bad at all. It had bits of beef, a nice layer of mashed potatoes, and just the right amount of seasoning, along with potatoes and carrot filling. And of course, getting food delivered throughout the movie definitely added to the whole immersive experience. Our server Allie was also super kind and friendly, so shoutout to her for making the experience even better! Overall Experience -- 7/10 As a first-time experience, I actually really enjoyed it! The concept is super fun, especially if you're a Harry Potter fan. The immersive effects, food coming out during the movie, themed atmosphere, and giant screen definitely make it feel like more than just sitting in a movie theater. My biggest regret was honestly booking last minute. The seating situation definitely took away from some of the magic, but now I know better! Next time, I'm booking early, sitting smack dab in the middle, and letting myself experience the full COSM magic. Would I come back? Absolutely--if it's a movie worth seeing again! And considering I made hubby call off work for this one... I'd say Harry Potter was definitely worth the PTO. Happy watching!

Another shop with cute blind boxes, kawaii and anime character goods, stationery etc. Reminds me of…read moreTokyo Lifestyle if anything, though with much more independent series due to the blind boxes. Staff was friendly and welcomed us in. It was also the first place in the states where I've seen the Dodgers Chiikawa and the Cubs Usagi and Hachiware. I can't speak confidently about the authenticity of some of these items, but it's worth stopping by if you're doing a price comparison gauntlet of blind boxes or a common item with all the shops at this mall.

Lots of plush, model kits and figurines, prices are a bit high but understandable due to their…read morelocation in the mall. Staff was friendly, store is well organized.