I discovered ZenesisX last year when we came for a KPop Demon Hunters event with my girls and son…read more We had such a great time that we came back for another themed event, and it quickly became a favorite for our family! There's a great mix of virtual reality and console games, my husband loves the racing games, and I love watching the kids burn off energy on the light-up dance floor. When my son's birthday came around, he immediately asked to have his party at Zenesis. I had heard their birthday parties were easy on the parents, and now I understand why! The kids are completely entertained while the parents can actually sit, relax, talk, or use the free Wi-Fi. You would think a group of excited kids in an arcade would be running around everywhere, but surprisingly, they weren't! Once they found a console gaming chair or put on a VR headset, they were locked in. The most running around happened on the dance floor when the confetti went flying into the air! Co-founder Sophie was there during our party and made everything so easy and stress-free. She kept the energy fun for the kids and helped with setup and cleanup, so we could actually enjoy the party. What surprised me most was that it was the first time at Zenesis for all of my son's friends, even though many of them live right here in Torrance. By the end, several of the kids were already begging their parents to bring them back! I could also see this being a fun place for adults to get together for VR and racing games or even for a work/team-bonding event. The space and light-up dance floor would be great for a private event too, I wonder if that is offered. If you have a gamer kid, Zenesis is definitely worth checking out. It's great for a regular visit, birthday party, or one of their themed events. Even my 5-year-old loves coming with her older siblings and already has her own favorite game.

I can't say enough wonderful things about our experience at Zenesisx. I celebrated my twin boys'…read more7th birthday here with a few friends and we had an amazing time. Sophie took great care of us not only leading up to the event, but during our event as well. We had food catered from Dilly D (they deliver too!) and all the staff made us feel welcome. The staff were attentive to our entire group, never rushed us out, and they offered to clean up for us by the end. As far as the venue itself, there are sooo many games/stations and VR sets to choose from. The entire staff was also great with the kids, so naturally no kid wants to leave this place LOL. Thank you Sophie and team for giving my boys a wonderful birthday experience and taking the heavy lifting off this mama. We'll be back again soon!

Fun, interactive space and my first time checking out a pop-up exhibit. Took advantage of a Groupon…read morespecial. Definitely go with a friend or two or fam for decent photo ops. I do appreciate art. The space is small, but i was expecting more exhibits. Since the visit was timed, it was nice not having to rush while taking fun selfies and welfies. The caviar tin can ball pit felt a little dirty which was expected. Note: it is a little challenging (and comical) getting out of that ball pit! Staff member was really friendly. The exhibit ends at Del Amo mall soon and is moving to another location.

Across from Out Back steak house. Near Bath and Body works and a few yards from forever 21 on the…read moresame side. I received a 20% off coupon - $98 for us 6 ( $17 each, 2 adults, $13, each 4 kids) It's an experience to be had but I don't think it's worth the price we paid . It's a small venue , good to take a few pictures for memories and not much else.. My kids all mentioned how short this visit were for them and they expect to see more art pieces. I did want to acknowledge the employees. I wish I could recall their names . Both ladies , were friendly , energetic and constantly smiling. They volunteered to help us with taking pictures.

If you have a child who likes dinosaurs this place is amazing and affordable and such a gem.read more

Do not go here. It's expensive and not worth it. The dinosaurs are all broken and the displays…read morelook like they were just haphazardly thrown together. For some reason, one side of the second floor is a miniature golfing course...which is useless when you're with a toddler. The air conditioning is also not working, so it's sticky and gross in there.

Had A Amazing time for my daughters 1st birthday party…read more Every staff member went far and beyond to give our family and loved ones star quality.

I got a breadstick, mixed veggies, salad with blue cheese dressing, and pepperoni pizza. The salad…read morewas pretty crunch and had water or something on them because they were wet. The mixed veggies were pretty soft and steamed. They tasted like the veggies themselves and didn't have much seasoning, if any. I got a chicken nugget and Louisiana nugget. The Louisiana nugget was spicier than the regular nugget. I got Broccoli cheddar soup. It was pretty creamy. I was here at 1:20 pm for my nephew's birthday party. We were in a private room. The table had around 30 chairs I think so it was a tight fit. We were moved to the general area at 2:45 pm. Employees got our plates and utensils when we were finished eating. They had gloves on. There was a curtain dividing the room from the other room so they can be combined. One gripe I had was there were no soup bowls available when I checked the buffet area so I used my dad's.

We have been going to this ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE home haunt for years. They do it out of their love…read morefor Halloween and good 'ol scares and the only thing it costs you is whatever donation to a very worthy charity you choose to give. Truly creative and artful, tons to take in and see. The kids and I usually go through several times to make sure we've seen and experienced everything. I still don't know how they do it all, around and through their home and even one room literally MOVES. Expect a line if you go at primetime. Later in the evenings there's usually a very little wait, if any. Highly, highly, highly recommend. And don't be cheap, leave these incredibly kind and generous people a donation.

One of the largest and most elaborate yard displays in the South Bay. The theme is Netflix Stranger…read moreThings. Awesome and must see!

The venue is old and needs some minor renovations. This place seats 500 on a steep slope, so be…read morecareful going to your seat. There are snacks usually at intermission. There is ample parking.

We love this place. It is located right in Torrance in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. It is…read moreperfect. Parking is not only free, it is easy. I am disabled and was able to have my husband drive me right to the front and drop me off. He then parked himself and we met at the front. This is an all volunteer staff and they are lovely. They will help you find your seat or buy what you want. They have beer and wine and snacks. You can have them in the lobby or in their adorable outdoor seating error. I don't think you can take in anything but water, I just don't recall. They also have soda and all their snacks are in the cute logo bags. You can tell the volunteers are proud of this place and they should be. There is not a bad seat in the house. The seats are comfortable and the entire space is spotless. You can even go outside if you need a break or there is an intermission. We took out grandson to the see The Bill Withers Songbooks and it was amazing. The sound was perfect. The singer and his band were just great and he sounded like Mr. Withers. He also did some of his own music and it was great. Getting in and out is easy. The patrons are nice. The staff is the best, There is nothing not to like so you must go. Use their website or Google TOCA and you will find a list of upcoming events. The area is safe, it is all just wonderful.

Went for the soft opening of two bit circus in promenade a couple of years ago, and it was really…read morefun! I'm surprised they closed down! They have a ton of fun arcade games, both nostalgic and new ones. They also have integrated VR into their experience. I really enjoyed it!

Great place to have fun with family and friends! They have escape rooms, VR, 3D experiences, and…read moreplenty of multiplayer games. There's also a full bar and decent food. We had a great time competing against each other and enjoying all the different activities. Definitely a fun spot for a night out!

Review #957 2026-021…read more Fantasia Family Music: Director: Susan Brown Technical Director: Evan Brown Parking: free public lot (enter from 11th Pl., lot is on right past Alano Club & Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library) My son's saber fencing buddy, AK, invited us to see his 1st performance with Fantasia Family Music as the "March Hare" (Act 2, Scene 7: Mad Tea Party) at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre. He's been in other performances elsewhere. His dad is a musician, so maybe that's an inspiration for his creative arts passion? We arrived early, but wasn't aware of the free lot in the back (though it was likely full for the performance or taken up by tennis players) until after the show. We spent the next 20-mins. circling around & around, hoping someone would leave a street parking spot. We finally found a free spot on 9th St. off Ardmore Ave., by the time we arrived, we missed 15-mins. of the show. Aaaugh! We didn't have the playbill so I wasn't sure if we missed his friend's initial queue (luckily he wasn't on until after intermission). It was quite obvious after a few minutes that the kids' performance caliber was top notch!! I just wished we would have made it on time to watch the opening curtain/beginning! ＼(｀0´)／ It was only $20/ticket, that I wouldn't mind a repeat but this was the last show. I'm somewhat familiar with the story, but it's been decades since I read the book. All the scenes were marvelous (though we missed the Prologue & Scene 1 so can't comment on that), but the Mad Tea Party's Unbirthday & I'm Late reprise (Scene 7... yeah, I'm biased because of our friend), Seeing Red's Painting the Roses Red & Simon Says (Scene 8; "Simon Says" replaced the croquet tournament story in the book) were standout scenes. I particularly loved the Cheshire Cat 1; she really hammed it & made it her own IMO. I found out after the show that she's a fellow student at HES with my son, & also discovered his 4th grade classmate was in the play as the King of Hearts. We sat in the back & couldn't see (their faces) very well. Fantasia Family Music really put on a fantabulous production! They're South Bay's original student led performing arts organization that's nonprofit & dedicated to youth theater. I loved that they're inclusive of all who are interested in the creative arts regardless of skill level or prior experience. If there were newbies with the "bug" to perform, it wasn't noticeable because every performer were immersed in his/her role. Several performer parents played a part in the theatre crew as backstage crew & make-up assistants to help ensure success. Hermosa Beach Community Theatre is 502-seat theater that's located east of the Hermosa Beach Community Center, often used by youth musical theatre groups, dance productions, & other variety shows for local residents to experience the joys of cultural arts. It has a spacious stage to hold a large number of performers, box office, decent lobby area (hang out with the performers after the show), & restrooms (around the corner of the box office). There's a couple of stalls & sinks in the women's restroom so hold the liquids, especially if it's a packed house! According to other reviewers, there's a concession stand (wasn't available for this play); I'm assuming you can eat & drink in the lobby, or just outside of the theater during intermission. The City of Hermosa Beach/Community Theatre has a Monthly Calendar (https://www.hermosabeach.gov/our-government/recreation-community-resources/community-theatre) to see what's current for that month. I didn't grow up going to the theatre or had any interest in "acting"performing (though I did sing 3 years as a soprano in chorus & played the violin in orchestra in elementary school, earning 1st chair in a few performances). But I love the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre for their affordable tickets to local, nonprofit, & youth-focused productions! Curiouser & curiouser... I would definitely come back again! Wouldn't you?

What a charming little theater! I was invited to see a show here, and I couldn't get over how cute…read morethe place is. It's the perfect venue for plays and dance recitals, with plenty of seating to accommodate a large audience. They have a box office, a concession area, and a surprisingly spacious stage! The play I saw was Beauty and the Beast, and it was absolutely adorable. You could really tell the children put in a lot of hard work. Parking was convenient, with both a lot and street parking options available.