I would not recommend this venue based on how my security deposit is being handled 3 weeks after…read moremy event. Immediately after my event, no damages were mentioned at all. The only communication I received was asking where an item I rented (the projector/VIBE) was placed. I told them, they found it, and that was the end of it. Shortly after, Alex (the COO) emailed me stating that my security deposit would be returned by this weekend. It still hasn't been returned. About 4 days after receiving the email from Alex , Chloe texted me asking if I had received my deposit. I told her no and sent her Alex's email confirming the refund. 2.5 weeks after my event, she suddenly claimed that damages were found after my event. This raised immediate red flags. - The venue had cleaners come in right after my event, so they would've notified her of damages just like they did after her other events. So I don't see what's so difficult about showing me the cleaners claimed that the kitchen door was locked. Obviously, it wasn't if she can't provide proof. - Chloe herself said she would come in the following day to confirm the rented equipment was where I stated. So again, why weren't these issues brought up immediately if there was truly damages done to her venue during my event. - I had already contacted her the next day asking about camera footage, and she told me the cameras do not retain footage past a short period Despite all of this, 2.5 weeks after my event, I received this message: "After your event, our cleaning team reported a few issues... 1. The kitchen door was locked and a locksmith was called 2. A crack found on the wall 3. A broken door stopper" When I asked for video footage or proof, none was provided. Instead, I was sent a screen recording of text messages between Chloe and her cleaning staff. Her cleaning staff said these issues occurred at another event the following weekend after my event. Immediately, when I said thats not the date of my event she unsends the screen recorded message between her and her cleaners.... They are now claiming that I locked the kitchen door, requiring a locksmith, yet when I asked for proof, I received no response from Chloe and Alex. As of now, I am still waiting for my deposit. This entire experience feels like an attempt to retroactively justify withholding a deposit. The lack of transparency, delayed claims, and refusal to provide evidence is extremely concerning and unprofessional. If you value clear communication, integrity, and lawful business practices, I would strongly suggest booking elsewhere

Second time using this venue! It is so easy to book. No one is there hovering over you on the day…read moreof your event! Had so many compliments on this event space. Totally recommend.

Nice place for a stroll. It's no LA Arboretum but this 26-acre garden is free and more of an…read morearboretum on a college campus than a standalone. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for awhile and it was the perfect place to catch up during a walk around of the garden. I loved the pond with the lily pads and turtles, and the Heritage House surrounded by orange trees and roses. I was impressed by the amount of orange trees. It reminds you of why they call it Orange County. If I went to school here I'd be here probably once a week. Otherwise it's great to come if you live in the OC.

Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a free attraction at Cal State University Fullerton. I'm not sure…read moreabout the weekdays, but my boyfriend and I came during the weekend and parking was free when we went to pay at the ticket stations. Yay! From the parking lot it was easy to follow the signs along to the garden. The garden had areas that represented Woodlands, Mediterranean, Dessert, and a Cultivated Collection. There were walking paths but I still recommend closed toed shoes since it's a bit sandy. They had many benches throughout for resting or handing out and admiring nature. We spent about an hour here, but to be fair I'm not that into nature. I GOT A BUG BITE and it swelled and was super itchy. Sigh. I think someone who super loved nature or wanted to take their time to hang out could take 2-3 admiring all the plant life. My FAVORITE moments here was when we came across wildlife. My favorite were the rabbit, turtle, and crane. It's beautiful. Great spot to get some steps in and absorb some sunlight.

They truly give you freedom of creativity! For my drinkers, alcohol was allowed with no bartender…read moreneeded which was a huge plus in our family. They allowed a mini jumper and soft play indoors. They provided tables, linen, and a Bluetooth speaker with a microphone! TWO BATHROOMS with one changing table for babies, that was also a plus! AC felt soo nice and was soo cooling! It was such an easy check in and check out! I was so impressed of how easy it was to host. There was a helper outside to attend parking for our guests, which was nice! I had Zero issues and I have Zero complaints! 10000000/10!!

I attended a birthday event here 12/27/24…read more The venue was not well labeled and the building seemed small. From the outside, it looked like a dentist. Very little parking and the back leads into an alley way. There was a lot of guests so we were told to park in the residential area which had sketchy surroundings when walking back towards the event space. When we entered the space, it felt like an open layout house. Fairly modern design. Useful space. Two restrooms for guests. There was a small connecting area with a fridge for storage. The next room over was perfect for a small play bouncer. No kitchen area. The catering company all had to set up outside in the already limited parking lot area. The pavement was in ruin. Needs to be replaced. The AC was very cold on a 67 degree day. Two stars docked for the limited parking. inconvenience and the odd location in a commercial/residential zoned area.

My husband and I got married at city hall and hosted our intimate celebration lunch here with about…read more40 of my close family members. Nellie, the owner, was great to work with. We did a tour and loved the venue. Our event was mostly DIY which required us to maintain communication with Nellie to make sure we had everything we needed for decor and set-up. She also provided us with a great vendor list which we used to book our catering and bartender. The event was perfect, everyone enjoyed themselves and it was exactly how we pictured. Nellie was there on the day-of for guidance and additional assistance. I would definitely choose to plan another event here if the opportunity arises. The venue is clean and beautiful but Nellie's professional and kind service was the cherry on top.

Came back here to host my own event for my friends bridal shower: and this place was perfect!…read moreNellie was so helpful, and responded in a timely manner, all while being very well organized in. having tables and chair setup for my event. A few notes for future clients: -Must have liability insurance for you event -Alcohol can be served here but must be served by a bartender -Any vendors you bring in must also have their own liability insurance -Bathrooms inside are very clean and private (Huge plus) Hope this helps in your planning process when choosing a venue to host your event. Overall, this space can be transformed into anything, and gives such a special feel: perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, or even a micro-wedding reception! Highly recommend this place!

Attended a wedding here and it was a beautiful venue. There was parking available as well as valet…read more The wedding site was separate from the regular restaurant and is on top of a hill. The food was solid and everything came out on time. I actually really enjoyed the salad that they served - it was generously portioned and had a nice mix of veggies. Staff was friendly and from my perspective, everything seemed smoothly ran.

I'm glad I had my September wedding here! This was the first venue we toured and came back to after…read morevisiting other venues. LeeAnn was such a pleasure to work with and her organization made planning a breeze. She and Christina were so helpful answering our many questions and sending follow ups for next steps. We went with their "Everything but the Ring" package because we wanted the convenience of an all- inclusive, plus we thought it was a great value for a SoCal wedding. We got to choose from their preferred vendor list and there were a good amount of options (photography, floral, bakery, DJ). The menu tasting was delicious and LeeAnn once again made the experience enjoyable. The day of our wedding was rather stress free! Vendors arrived on time, and Banquet captains Chris and Sam ran the event smoothly and were so professional and thoughtful. They made us feel like VIPs. Our guests later complimented that it was the best wedding food they've had and that the venue was beautiful. We highly recommend Summit House as a wedding venue!

We got married here a few months ago, and it was absolutely perfect. This venue is perfect if you…read morewant to add your own personal touches as it can be as diy as you want with decor, or if you have the budget to get your own personal vendors they allow outside ones! I love that you can provide your own catering, we had our family business cater the food for our event and that was nice because no other venues we looked at allowed that. Our wedding coordinator Katie put in so much work for our wedding and we are so grateful for everything she did for us. She gets things done! My best tip for someone looking to book is to be very organized and clear with every item you want if you are planning to bring your own decor, they are great and will get it done! But being organized will make things easier. The venue closes at 10pm, but we were able to book an area 12 minutes away at one of the bars in Downtown Fullerton. We had a good turnout of guests there for the After Party! We got so much compliments on our beautiful wedding and ceremony, and many compliments on the venue. Thank you Griffith house for being the perfect venue for us !

The Griffith House was great venue to take photos and have our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and…read morereception dinner - all in one place. We started planning our July wedding in January 2022, and we wanted to have everything outside so that guests wouldn't worry about masking indoors during the time of Covid. The Griffith House has huge space for everything. The other great thing that others have already mentioned is that, other than table, chair, and bar rentals, you get to choose your own vendors and bring your own alcohol - provided you pay for their bartender and security, of course. You do have to work with (and pay) one of their in-house day-of coordinators from Hutchinson Weddings, but Amy, who we we worked with, was very helpful working through the rentals that we used from the venue, as well as coordinating our outside vendors on the day of the wedding. We really wanted to choose our own caterer and bakeries, to choose wines and beers that we liked, and to bring my own pro audio equipment for the ceremony and music. The Griffith House let us do all that.

We choose this hidden Gem venue to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. This venue is a real…read morebeauty. We just want to give a shout out to Sharon and Jennifer for being so easy to work with, friendly and professional . Such a great pleasure to work with Sharon . We're very happy how the party turned out so beautifully . I totally recommend this place for your next event !!!

My husband and I booked this venue for our 40th wedding anniversary. Both Collin and Sharon worked…read morewith me, my husband and my party planner every step of the way! They accommodated all of our requests and their response time was immediate! The existing decor was perfect for our 1920s murder mystery themed party! Everything went smoothly on the day of! I highly recommend this venue! It's beautiful, spacious and conveniently located!

Best decor made for my daughter's 16th birthday. The owner George was amazing and the event was…read moresuch a success

We drove to see this venue, but it appears to be shut down. The parking lot is crumbling and…read morecovered in weeds and the building looks abandoned.