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If you aren't squirmish about swimming in water where there are massive crowds of people, many wearing street clothes- and you don't mind having strangers brushing up against you in your bathing...
If you aren't squirmish about swimming in water where there are massive crowds of people, many wearing street clothes- and you don't mind having strangers brushing up against you in your bathing suit all day you will probably have a great time here. I, personally, was not thrilled with those two aspects of my visit- but the water rides were fun, the ratio of "adult only" and "kid friendly" rides seemed fair.
My biggest complaint was with the shoddy operation of this park. From the "lifeguards" down to the food service employees, it seemed that finding competent staff was like finding treasure in the Pirate's Cove.
Lines were completely unorganized and cutting was RAMPANT- without any staff intervention. Lines to get food stretched for up to 30 minutes wait time, even though there were only perhaps 5 people in each line with over 15 windows in operation to serve. There were areas where people had vomited and the vomit was left to sit for hours unattended to. There was a slide that dumps right into a patch of VERY rough ground that gave me a patch of road rash on my backside about 6 inches across.
NOT GOOD!
The employees were none of the smiling, bright, happy faces you are used to seeing at Disneyland or even Knott's. These were mostly angry, confused and seemingly untrained teens who wouldn't even make eye contact.
On the brightside, the water is very refreshing on a hot day and my kids had a very fun time. Everything is mostly from the last 10 years in this park, so it isn't as run-down and shoddy as much of MM is next door.
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If you are not particular about cleanliness, customer service, safety or the scent of body odor in the 100+ degree heat, you'll love Magic Mountain! If, however, you have a problem with lousy...
If you are not particular about cleanliness, customer service, safety or the scent of body odor in the 100+ degree heat, you'll love Magic Mountain! If, however, you have a problem with lousy service, antiquated facilities, broken down, dirty old trams in a garbage filled parking lot, waste all over the ground inside the park (human waste included! YUCK!) and lines to do ANYTHING because of poor planning, poorly trained employees, etc...stay away!
This park is great for teens, singles and not so much for kids. It shows. You will see relatively few families here and plenty of boistrous, rude and often violent young people. It's no joke- there are literally sheriffs posted all over the park and there is even a SUB STATION at the entrance! YIKES!
If you like to live dangerously, you'll be glad you came. If you (like me) are the kind of person who keeps antibacterial wipes in your purse and likes to keep your doors locked in your car while driving, you will probably (like me) freak out when you visit!!!
Not for chickens! BOCK BOCK!
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We toured the Paseo Club recently and found the facilites to be spectacular. They are particularly suited for families and offer a wide range of fitness and active lifestyle programs for adults and...
We toured the Paseo Club recently and found the facilites to be spectacular. They are particularly suited for families and offer a wide range of fitness and active lifestyle programs for adults and children alike. The buildings are modern and clean and the staff were professional, fit and friendly. The prices were a bit out of our league and we went with a different club, but someday I would love to "upgrade" to the Paseo Club. The activities and facilities they offer are fantastic!
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Astarte is locally owned and many of their items are even locally designed and made. They specialize in hard to fit women, which is great if you are at the upper end of the plus size scale. I found...
Astarte is locally owned and many of their items are even locally designed and made. They specialize in hard to fit women, which is great if you are at the upper end of the plus size scale. I found many of their styles to be sort of flashy or dated, but they had a wide selection of special occasion wear that exceeded what you could typically find in any plus size store that I know of. The salespeople are sensitive, friendly and helpful. Prices are steep, but given the unique and special nature of the clothing it's not outrageous.
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I am not a teacher, but I do enjoy teaching my children at home and I especially enjoy Teacher Supplies Store in Torrance! They carry everything under the sun for great classroom (and home!)...
I am not a teacher, but I do enjoy teaching my children at home and I especially enjoy Teacher Supplies Store in Torrance! They carry everything under the sun for great classroom (and home!) instruction- from stickers to workbooks, to markers and chalkboards! If your kids like to play school at home, this can be a great place to get the really authentic supplies that can make pretend play fun, too! Small and crowded but full of treasures! If you are a teacher or an involved-in-your-childs-education-parent, check them out!
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This is a wonderful place to shop for fun gifts for all of the women in your life! There are so many treasures and unique items, you are sure to find something to suit the taste of almost anyone you...
This is a wonderful place to shop for fun gifts for all of the women in your life! There are so many treasures and unique items, you are sure to find something to suit the taste of almost anyone you know- from your Red Hat Society loving Grandmother to your Bunco playing sister in law! There is always excellent service and you are promptly greeted by one of the always-helpful salesgirls. Check it out!
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Sandpiper Bookstore is a wonderful place to find all kinds of used books. The prices are extremely reasonable and you can often find books that are hard to find in typical chain bookstores. You can...
Sandpiper Bookstore is a wonderful place to find all kinds of used books. The prices are extremely reasonable and you can often find books that are hard to find in typical chain bookstores. You can spend hours in there just browsing through the titles! The service is always exceptional, very personal and friendly. If you love to read, this is the place to be!
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The Habit
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Restaurants
25948 McBean Parkway
Valencia, California 91354
(661) 291-1575
Everyone seems to go nuts for THE HABIT. Personally, I don't see what all the fuss is about. The burgers are better than, say, McDonald's- but they really aren't much better than what you could...
Everyone seems to go nuts for THE HABIT. Personally, I don't see what all the fuss is about. The burgers are better than, say, McDonald's- but they really aren't much better than what you could throw together on your backyard barbecue. Don't get me wrong- they are good. There are lots of choices for toppings and styles and the fries are yum...I guess I had just built up an expectation that this place was going to knock my socks off and it just didn't happen. Nice patio dining area that gets pretty crowded.
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Oh, how could you not want another kid and a million bucks when browsing around Bellini? They have the most goregous furniture, bedding, baby gear and clothing! Everything is beaucoup expensive but...
Oh, how could you not want another kid and a million bucks when browsing around Bellini? They have the most goregous furniture, bedding, baby gear and clothing! Everything is beaucoup expensive but definitely quality in craftsmanship and design. They carry a few pieces of many Baby Lulu lines and lots of elegant and thoughtful Baby Shower-type gifts (silver rattles, cashmere blankets, etc.). If you are expecting, you have to check out Bellini! They make Babies R Us look like a Goodwill Shop!!!
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I have had several pieces of jewelry repaired at Victoria Jewelers and have been very, VERY satisfied with the results! The salesmen were professional, honest and really treated us well. The repairs...
I have had several pieces of jewelry repaired at Victoria Jewelers and have been very, VERY satisfied with the results! The salesmen were professional, honest and really treated us well. The repairs were beautifully done and have lasted through time. The prices were very, very reasonable and the store is clean, bright and full of the most stunning jewelry! The celebrity clientele gallery on the wall is funny to look at as you wait...
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