California Center for the Arts, Escondido Reviews

Just came from the Cesar Millan show on March 24th. I was pretty excited, and I had never seen a show there before. I got my tickets a little later then I planned but still pretty early but felt fine that my seats would be in the back. Turns out our seats were upper bacolney. You can not see what is going on on the stage from any of those seats. Stage is blocked. Thought they would use the screen on stage to follow him so we could see but they didn t. The design of the place is awful! And that they would cheat people knowing they can not see the stage is just wrong. Even if I was to ever go to another show there again, and I will not, and get better seats I wouldn t go knowing that they charged and cheated others for those bad seats. I will not support them and spend my money there. Very disappointed! Couldn t see any dogs or any of his techniques.

Some of the rudest people I ve met. Their temporary stay at the Mall was not well received by existing businesses as they seem to think they owned the parking spots. Stay in your lane!

Watched my Daughter play their, very nice venue, I was surprised it was so big inside.

Dia de Los Muertos. A interesting tradition and enjoyable evening at The California Center for the Arts.

It was a great sight and sitting performance, loved it all, overall a great show!

At the small museum on the grounds. Often has unique exhibits worthwhile and meaningful. Go there.

Caught a concert on the lawn there last night. Great sound and professionally handled venue.

Place is older, a bit run down. Homeless milling around. Whole facility needs an upgrade. Centrally located, plenty of parking and easy access from streets. Great service from hard working staff.

Had a wonderful evening listening to San Marcos Middle school students band. The director is fantastic and works very hard with the students. He gives of his time and The students are happy. The student performance was exceptional. Especially the piano players who are only 12 and 13 years of age. I Especially like the handicapped parking and easy accessible. The walk is a little long. The place was overall clean. The bathrooms needed updating.

Came here because I went to an event for work and it is beautiful! Love the views walking between buildings! Great, friendly staff had the event well maintained. So clean!!

Local treasure that is not appreciated enough. Hosts some excellent shows, and the facility is very well designed. Recommended.

Really nice venue for performing arts! Very easy for children to manage backstage and on stage time.

It was great I drove up I opened up my PoGo app and I entered the raid for Regice...I don't really go into the actual place but the parking lot is close enough for me to do the raid from my car with the AC on... definitely a great place to go do raids from the luxury of your car...and as a bonus I caught the Regice so that was cool especially since I had just finished a Mewtwo raid at the Sprint store across the street haha but yeah I definitely recommend this place 10/10

saw heathers here, it was incredible!! great theater with great sound

Had a fantastic time at the Celia Cruz tribute! CCAE thank you and can't wait to see what else you have in store!

Buildings were not named or numbered. The center is not easy to navigate in my opinion.

We've been a vendor for events here and attendees as well. Always enjoyable and a great group of people to work with. The performing arts theater is quite impressive. A friend hired us to provide linens for her birthday. She sang most impressive opera -- breathtaking. Our daughter performed as a fashion model for other events. Having an event here is a great way to support performing arts activities.

Beautiful architecture. Reminds me of Frank Lloyd Wright with its lines.

This is a huge and beautiful place to visit and enjoy plays, art exhibitions and presentations of art schools.

Used to perform here for my high school symphony orchestra. Used to watch annual Shen Yun traditional dance with my aunt and family. It's one of the best concert halls I've been to, both front stage and back. Really beautiful designs and surroundings, lots of anxious and yet wonderful memories had been left there.

This place has an amazing theater, ball room, museum. Great for weddings, meeting, events of all kinds.

I have enjoyed being on stage and in the audience. Beautiful. All seats are great and productions top notch.

The places is clean nice, pretty big as well so theres a lot of room for people.

Totally confusing really badly designed elevators up and down for restrooms unbelievable very very uncomfortable

Food truck friday was great. Everyone picked a fav truck. Wish there were more tables. Will definitely go back to the event throughout the summer.

I DJ'd a holiday party and a wedding at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. It's a very nice location for any event. The rooms are attractive and spacious with high ceilings. The staff is very friendly and detail oriented. I highly recommend you consider them for your next event!

Saw a fantastic outdoor blues venue here & will be back for more. Great sound system, lawn chairs & blankets ok (not needed for VIP tickets), & a good selection of food trucks & drinks.

Dia de los Muertos festival. A time for family to remember their loved ones.

Very nice and modern Event Hall, we came to see the Shen Yun show and it was extremely nice. Music is very nice and there is no echo, like other halls we have attended. Seating is very spacious and friendly for the handicap. Plenty of parking for everyone, which is free and open to everyone.

Great experience, first time for a spirit rally working at Palomar health.

Great venue, staff not that friendly. The bar tender was absolutely rude.

Had good time learning about renters rights. Have helpful classes 2-3x a month on variety of subjects.

The Shen Yun show was extremely hot. Getting to your seats is a mission since there is only about 5 inches of foot room to walk on.

Beautiful architecture. Free concert series on Fridays. Many types of shows and concerts offered. Also, free art classes on certain Saturdays.

It is my first time that I go all the people who work there I am very kind I liked it very much I recommend them

Went there for my son's concert, the scenery was amazing and the employees were nice.

First Wednesday FREE concerts are Amazing... It was my first time visiting and loved this artist Leonard Patton truly he gets a 5 Star .. but the walk to the venue for a Handicap person and the bathroom is a elevator ride or a flight of steps is why I only gave it a 4

Different events going on all the time! Art, culture, music and more! Really beautiful!

Very nice place for seminars, conferences, clean, sufficient restrooms, artificial climate in a perfect set up, chairs are comfortable, good cleanliness, overall, so good.

It is a beautiful center with an incredible theater and grounds, really a wonderful place for everyone in North County and surrounding areas to enjoy films, and live performances.

My precious daughter had her Nutcracker performance there

Nice venue in, plenty of easy parking. Drinks alcoholic and non are very expensive.

My wife and I really felt the "aloha" watching Keola Beamer, his wife Moana, and the great Henry Kapono perform last night at this wonderful and intimate venue!
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Great intimate theater to catch a show!

I attended Theatre Royal's production of "Les Miserables" & found the California Center for the Arts quite charming. Not a huge venue, which allowed everything to seem more personal.

Easy to find & free parking!

Highly recommend!

We periodically go to plays there. Went to see Dame Edna. It was fabulous. We have since been to a few plays.

Great venue for seeing a sit-down concert or performance. :)

Really great place to see a concert. Opera House seating.

Great venues, both theaters. Acoustics excellent and seats comfortable.

So fun to get out and see a play! We saw the Nutcracker and loved it

We have never had a bad experience here and have been here for several shows. Every Friday in August they do an outdoor Jazz night that is a blast!

Attended Health Seminar, several thousand attended. Service good. Nice facility.

Lovely venue do not sit right at top of you can help it, the lighting system leaves you bathed in bright light and hard to focus on the stage. Lots of parking and very comfy

The California Center for the arts is a wonderful venue for all sorts of cultural events.

California Center for the Arts, Escondido is a hidden gem of So Cal !

They have the best acts consitantly. Carrols by Candlelight every year is a great Holiday kick off.

My buddy Kyle hosted an epic craftbeer festival here this past Saturday called the Horus Hootenanny. I had no complaints whatsoever about this location. There were booths inside & outside and I thought the facility was great for this event.

This venue is lovely. We enjoyed the show and the acoustics are great.

Sherpa: "How would you describe this place?"
TrekkingKid: "Cool."

Saw a concert in their theater. It has limited seating, about 400. The staff and concert were great!

Great location, lots of close parking. Shen Yun was a beautiful show!

I always love coming here. A true gem in Escondido.

Very well done on maintaince keeping buildings looking nice.

Attended a professional education event here. The facilities are lovely and well maintained. The walk from the parking lot is rather long, but the walk ways are covered so that even in the rain it one may stay dry.

Great venue with lots of separate meeting places. Parking is free and easy.