Constellation Room

3503 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA

Address:	3503 S Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA
Phone:	+1 714-957-0600
Site:	constellationroom.com
Rating:	4.3

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Walter Macalma

I can kind of understand why you called it the Galaxy room, but then again not really. Galaxys and even the newer name Constellation are massive and not tiny and intimate the way this place it. Left of the entrance and last the bathrooms on the right its perfect for seeing not just smaller bands, but bands that dont need much. Acoustic performances or anything where the artists arent moving around too much. Some rock and rappers are flying everywhere bringing an uncomfortable level of energy. Lighting is good and the sound from the main room dont usually drown it it, unless its really cracking, but the sound works in conjunction so the artists dont have final say on things like at some places. Its easy to enter and leave and never really overbooked so your not in danger for getting smooshed in a mosh pit. Im going to write to about both Constellation and Observatory since they both have accounts. Staff is generally cool. Ive been able to bend a few rules here and there. Bathrooms are kind of a bummer, mostly because the kids trash it. Prices are inexpensive compared to other venues, but drinks for when you have a wrist band for an all ages show are expensive. $9 for a modello tall box, $9 for a PBR tall boy (not that I would ever drink that). $7 for some pseudo craft IPAs and breweries are a decent deal. The drinks are ok, not strong like people say, but I feel like they arent good quality. I go with a few fingers neat since I found their Vodka Tonics to be bland and their rum & coke are bitter. They need to clean their lines. Parking sucks unless you come early and the popularity of the bands playing. Lighting is pretty good for some pano shots or from far away, but get washed out if your close to the stage. Same thing with the Observation Room. Protip: go to the box office in person to avoid any additional will call and printing fees. Super duper protip, uber/lyft it. Im close enough to work where its about the same price as paying teh $10 overflow parking.

Stephanie Han

One of my absolute favorite venues WITHIN another favorite venue. Its like musical inception! Its tiny but that to me is its greatest charm; Ive been able to get REALLY close (once almost got kneed in the face by Jon Spencer) to some of my favorite performers and its awesome. While their light setup isnt as fancy as the big space, the sound is great and the bar line isnt usually too bad after the initial rush. If you want to get really close to the stage, be sure to get there early OR you can just be a dick and push your way to the front, as some people are wont to do.

Eric Froberg

I guess this is a good venue overall. Good staff, decent drinks. Otherwise its typical. Got harrassed by drunk idiot fighting with his girlfriend outside recently. Dont go here alone. Inside might be ok but all the riff raff outside and in the nearby businesses parking lots are a problem when the cops arent around.

Michael N

My favorite venue in Southern California. Great sound. Decently priced drinks. Really good food. Excellent bands. Parking is pretty easy even though you need to pay for it. The bouncers can be a bit excessive but Ive never had a major issue.

Wilson Hoang

Good space for smaller acts. AC is impressive; can be downright cold with a limited crowd. Count your change; bartender almost shorted me awhile back. The extra fees tacked on @ the box office even for cash payments is a bit of a rip.

Andrea Keeler

Great acoustics in an intimate setting. The beer and rail drinks are very pricy, and re-entry is not allowed.

Avery M.

Its small, which is nice, but it can get kinda hot at times. Staff and security were relatively chill.

Ashley Lujan

Saw Otep here. Stage is tight but well planned. The food is absolutely amazing! O burger is the best!

Josue Angel Mejia

Great shows to include: El Tri, The Slackers, Left Alone, and most recently Bid D.

Christian Zuniga

Packed at first, but that just makes it intimate. Plus, theres a bar area!

Brook Rodriguez

Got to see Soulfly again here, it was awesome!