We had the pleasure of working with Mckenzie Haisley who was amazing in helping us with our son and…read morefuture daughter-in-law's wedding at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. She was very patient with our son and his fiancé in all their indecisiveness and countless questions. She also gave us ideas that we hadn't thought of to make the wedding a dream come true. Thank you for going above and beyond at this happy time in our lives.

The wedding at this venue was severely mishandled. The event was plagued by disorganization, poor…read morecommunication, understaffing, and repeated service failures--from incorrect setup and unprofessional staff behavior to inadequate bar service, restroom issues, missing personal property, and lack of onsite management. Critical details were missed, guests were treated dismissively, and the overall experience fell far below expectations for a once-in-a-lifetime event. This was an unacceptable level of service, and I would not recommend this venue. I am unable to in words describe how stressful the day was and how you can get better value and service at other venues from speaking with several newlyweds and industry event coordinators.

What a great experience at Malibu Wine Hikes vintage VW Bus wine tasting tour!. So informational,…read morebeautiful sites, mountains animals, great wine and charcuterie board! and an awesome live band, and it's the absolute perfect day out - who could ask for anything more! Our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, leading you through stunning mountain views and up-close encounters with the ranch animals.

My wife and I did the 4 o'clock hike and tasting yesterday at Malibu Wine Hikes. We had a wonderful…read moretime. The hike itself was very easy. The venue was visually enjoyable as there were multiple places to take great pics of the area. Our guide, Elena, was very knowledgeable and very engaging for the entire event. She knew the ranch history, the area history, and also the various bridal options on the vineyard. She is a certified sommelier and it was clear she knew her stuff. I would ask for her if you can request a guide. Would definitely recommend this as a three hour event to get outside and enjoy nature as well as wine.

Deeply Disappointing Experience After Reopening…read more My husband and I were excited to finally try the newly reopened restaurant at Campos Ranch, especially after it being members-only for several years. Unfortunately, booking a table here turned out to be a regrettable decision. Shortly after we were seated, a table of approximately ten children--ranging from toddlers to early elementary age--was placed nearby with no adult supervision at the table. Their parents were seated separately and appeared completely disengaged from what was happening. The result was nonstop chaos: children jumping on chairs, rolling on the floor, fighting at the table, and shouting throughout the dining room. At no point did any parent intervene. To be clear, this is not about children being present. It's about adults failing to manage their children in a shared public space--and, more importantly, about restaurant management allowing this behavior to continue unchecked. It showed a profound lack of consideration for the other guests who, like us, paid full price for what is supposed to be a quality dining experience. What made this especially frustrating was the complete absence of intervention from staff or management. Allowing one table to completely disrupt the dining room is disrespectful to every other guest. A restaurant--particularly one positioning itself as an elevated destination--has a responsibility to set and enforce basic standards of conduct. Overall, the evening left us feeling that courtesy, consideration, and basic dining-room etiquette were not priorities here. I strongly encourage management to rethink how situations like this are handled, because no guest should have their experience ruined by unchecked behavior at another table.

5 star experience. The location, ambiance, and service were incredible and exceeded expectations…read more For parties, photo shoots, and weekend adventures I highly recommend Calamigos. Valet is worth it if you're coming in for an event. Breathtaking views and scenery to host special events like weddings and anniversaries. The accommodations were outstanding as well. I will continue to recommend this venue to friends, family, and clients.

This area is amazing, and their staff is amazing too, fresh air and one of the most wonderful…read moreatmosphere in the area. Also there is no traffic noise that you can get relaxed and enjoy your time there.

Six star experience! Highly recommend The Ranch to anyone that is looking to improve their…read morephysical/mental/spiritual health. The Ranch Team was exceptional; friendly, attentive, professional. Food was superb. Setting is conducive to peace and tranquillity. The program simply works. You will leave feeling better than you entered. Will definitely be back. WL Boston, MA

My friend Maddie and I volunteered at Connemara Ranch for the past two weeks, and it was one of the…read moremost meaningful and eye opening experiences I have ever had. Talley was incredibly flexible and met us where we were with our horse experience while sharing her wisdom and deep knowledge of equine therapy, something she helped pioneer in Malibu. Every horse at the ranch has such a unique personality and is so clearly loved, cared for, and well trained. Over the two weeks we rode every day, painted and washed the horses, practiced equine therapy activities, and built such special connections with all six horses. Talley made us feel so comfortable from the start and became not only an amazing instructor and teacher, but also a true friend. Every ride was beautiful and completely unique, and I am so grateful for everything we learned about horses, equine therapy, and ourselves during our time at the ranch.

We absolutely loved our ride. They were amazing. The horses were wonderful. We had a rider that was…read morevery nervous and she took really good care of him making sure he felt secure through the ride. This is more of an intimate ride not one of those commercial places in Los Angeles. I highly recommend this over anyone else because it's more intimate. The lady owns her own horses. It was a great experience and we would do it again..

Nice wedding venue but it's a completely blank slate so expect a lot of overhead cost to bring…read moreeverything in as rentals Music cut off time is ten pm Ceremony and cocktail hour area is very cute

This was my first time attending a wine fest at this location. It was huge, with plenty of seating…read moreand a nice number of restrooms. Overall, I had a blast trying each vendor and eating at the food trucks. However, the only small problem I had was that the parking lot was full of dirt, so your outfit and shoes got dusty before you even get inside. Once inside the grass had several dents, which makes it hard to walk in high heels, wedges, or flip-flops. Tennis shoes are best or any comfortable walking shoe. The music was not that great. They played mostly techno which is fine but they should of played other music too.

First time here and who knew it was so close to home?! My hubby saw The Old Place on the travel…read morechannel, food paradise show so we had to come down and check it out. We made reservations to dine inside and the food was great. Big portions so we all had leftovers to take home. The service was great and the property feels like you're so far into the mountains. We had great music provided by local musicians, who play for tips so if you want to support them, bring cash! I would come again but this time dine outside and so I can sit under the trees and watch the beautiful peacocks. They have tons of outside seating. We had sourdough bread, broccoli salad, wine, brown ale, half chicken with salad and loaded bake potatoe, fish special, and bone in steak with salad and bake potatoes. We finished it off with mixed berry cobbler and chocolate lava cake. Delicious!

We found The Old Place on Google and decided to give it a try because of its cute, rustic…read moreaesthetic. We were hungry after our Malibu Wine Hike. However, we were surprised by the pricing for what is essentially a takeout operation: $28 for a steak sandwich, $24 for a chicken sandwich, $24 for a breakfast burrito, $17 for bread and butter, and $9 for a cookie--all with a required 18% gratuity. We hoped the quality of the food would justify the cost, but unfortunately, it did not. After waiting a long time for our order, we finally sat down to eat, only to be very disappointed. * The Fries: These were thick, over-seasoned, and over-fried potato wedges. * The Steak Sandwich: Consisting only of steak and onion, it was incredibly dry and unappealing. * The Burrito: Entirely bland and lacked flavor with eggs and over fried bacon bits and potatoes * The Coffee: Even the iced lattes at the coffee shack were bad - tasted very milky with very little espresso and warm. Our mocha latte was horrible as the chocolate powder was not mixed well, clumpy on the bottom of the cup The meal felt greasy and unhealthy, and despite being hungry, we couldn't even finish half of it. The food was absolutely disgusting. We threw everything in the trash bin. I wouldn't recommend this spot and certainly won't be returning. It felt very much like a one time money grab as no one in our family will be revisiting this place. Even Jack in the Box would be better.

I had a very disappointing experience with Hummingbird Wedding Hall, and unfortunately, it impacted…read morewhat was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of our lives. From the beginning, we were given verbal assurances that the event would go until at least midnight. Based on that understanding, we planned our entire wedding timeline, music, and flow of the evening. However, on the actual night of the wedding, the staff abruptly shut down the music at 10:30 PM -- cutting the celebration short with no flexibility or consideration. When we tried to address this, they pointed to fine print buried deep within a long, 10-page contract -- something that was never clearly explained or emphasized beforehand. Instead of working with us or honoring what was discussed, they relied on technicalities to justify ending the night early. It felt misleading and unprofessional. A wedding venue should prioritize clear communication and delivering on expectations, not hiding behind small print after the fact. The way this was handled left us stressed and frustrated on a night that should have been joyful and memorable for the right reasons. I would strongly advise future couples to be extremely cautious, go over every single detail in writing, and not rely on verbal promises -- because our experience showed that those promises may not be honored.

This is definitely one of the most idyllic and beautiful wedding venues I've ever been invited to…read moreand the grounds are absolutely GORGEOUS. It was great to be a guest at my best friend from childhoods daughter's wedding today 10/25/25 and we really enjoyed ourselves! The appetizers were plentiful and there were mermaids at the seafood table. The ceremony was incredible under the chuppah and the bride and groom were beaming. They had a 10 member band belting out Earth Wind and Fire tunes. The dance floor was gathering a lot of moisture from the humidity so they kept mopping it between sets. The food service was slow and we didn't have our main course until 9:30 pm but who cares about the food when the out door area is so picturesque! It was a truly magical evening!!

Great location with a gorgeous view fun vibe and music. Highly recommend to anyone. Great place to…read morecelebrate a special occasion

Located right in the hills of Malibu, unlike the wine regions/ hills of northern and central…read moreCalifornia, lies this gem, situated at 31424 Mulholland Hwy, Cielo Farms Malibu, Malibu, CA 90265. The view itself made me want to start singing 'Cielito Lindo', not because I wanted Mexican food, but because in Spanish it means 'lovely heavens'. THE BARN at CIELO FARMS is just that, the breathtaking views while sipping and having a bite are memorable. When in Malibu, do as the celebrities and Malibutians do, head on over here to THE BARN at CIELO FARMS, you will be glad you did. When visiting or making reservations this is helpful. Friday-Sunday: Full food menu available. Monday-Thursday: Limited menu The venue operates on a reservation-only basis for both members and non-members.

I see this place has mixed reviews. I chose 5 stars based on total experience....food plus service…read more First off, the food. I would rate it as a strong 4 - 4.5ish. The elk was cooked perfectly, but needed a more acidic sauce....though tasty, the sauce was a little too sweet, taking away from the elk flavor. The Bison short rib was amazing in this game trip, with the quail, again....cooked well, but not the best flavor. My filet was perfect, and I loved the contrast of the wasabi mashed potatoes. Oh, and sorry...that picture came out blurry. My mom's choice couldn't be made, so the manager and chef accommodated her by altering a dish to something she thoroughly enjoyed. Very cool of them. Our server was attentive,and our water and soda glasses were constantly refilled without being asked. Service was incredible. Definitely a once in awhile/special occasions type place for us normal people...but would happily return

Mother's day brunch was a mess for $800…read more Entrees and service wasn't worth the units. For nearly $100 per person, rib steak that was sous vide to medium, then served nearly well done and completely undersalted is unacceptable for a restaurant asking for this much coin. The steak sandwich was completely reliant on the aoli sauce between the dry ciabatta bread, and again showcasing how underwhelming the steak was by being undersalted. One of our dishes was completely forgotten, and had to be followed up on. Surrounding tables had similar issues. Eggs benedict with smoked salmon was a hit The starter salads / french onion soup and desserts were tasty, with the banana / blueberry bread pudding and tres leches cake being the stars. Avoid this after-thought of a brunch if you can, stick to their dinner menu and enjoy the incredible ambiance that is Saddle Peak Lodge. What a disaster though! For $800, Fogo de Chao, Maestros, Flemmings, even a drive to Alexanders in Pasadena would of been memorable. Shoot, should of just gone to Lure for the 10,000th time, at least it would of offered the same boring consistency. Super disappointed in Saddle Peak Lodge, as my family and I come here 1-2 times a year for dinner. Sadly this experience sums up why their over-all Yelp score is 3.5 stars now, and I'm sadly adding fuel to the fire for what once was one of my favorite restaurants.