This is a smaller aquarium, but it was a lovely one to visit. We picked the Birch aquarium as one…read moreof the spots to visit using our City Pass & it was quick and easy to get inside. There is a short walk from the parking lot to the aquarium, but the walk itself isn't that bad. There are two sides to the aquarium to explore, an outside area where you can see some adorable as can be small blue penguins and another outside area with touch pools. The area with the touch pools has a gorgeous view of the beach & ocean as the aquarium sits up higher so you'll have a great view for photos. We thought they had a great selection of sea life to view. They had several different types of Jelly fish & several different species of Sea horses. I absolutely loved seeing the Sea Kelp Dragons, they are so cool to see. The bathrooms were clean, the gift shop was nice, and all of the staff we interacted with were friendly. I would say we were here for 45 minutes altogether?

This is a tiny aquarium that you can easily clear in about an hour. I would recommend purchasing…read moreyour tickets online and checking to see if they have any discount promo codes available. Otherwise, you'll be paying around $40 per person, unless you have an EBT card, which brings admission down to only $3 per person. There are about two sections of aquatic animals to explore. There is a penguin section, a small shark section, and a variety of other marine creatures. There is also an outdoor section with a nice view of the ocean in San Diego, which makes for some great photo opportunities. I've been to many aquariums, and I felt slightly underwhelmed by this one, mostly because of the price. Other than that, it's still a pretty nice spot to check out at least once. Parking: Plenty of parking, and it's free!

Wonderful spot for kids under 9. Right near the awesome food options! A little close to the Lego…read morestore ;)

My nephews love this place. The other kids are friendly. Great playground. We highly recommend.read more

What a unique and fun experience! Totally worth the time and money…read more I had recently had an amazing experience with Brainy Actz. I saw them on Yelp & found their Groupon. Some existing reviews made me have some initial doubts which led me to attempt contact before I go through with paying for the experience. There were no issues trying to reach the staff via phone to answer any questions or concerns. They were very efficient and helpful in helping me book the experience instantly. When I had to make some same day scheduling changes, they were so accommodating and worked with me on a new time. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by Ella. She was thorough in giving us a run down of how our blackout escape room experience works and provided us with useful tips when we needed assistance (and we definitely needed some assistance; the game was challenging enough to maintain excitement but doable enough to motivate you to keep playing). Ella was so kind and encouraging and made our visit feel super special. The blackout experience was so different than anything else I've ever experienced. It's exactly as it sounds. You are in a single escape room that is pitch black the entire time. There's some background sounds to create a somewhat nerve-wracking ambience that got me extra paranoid especially because I couldn't see a thing. There were just two of us trying to navigate the room, and the space definitely felt much bigger in the dark. This would be just as fun and comfortable with a handful of friends. You have one hour to use your remaining senses in the dark to decipher some cryptic hints given through the loud speaker with the press of a button. You're allowed to relisten to these hints multiple times this way. However, if you need further assistance, you will have to communicate via walkie talkie that is handed to you at the start of the game. One of their staff monitoring you throughout your gameplay will guide you through the current necessary action. You're allow unlimited hints but keep it within three if you're competitive and wish to make the leaderboard. I have no shame and did not hesitate to ask for help when really stuck. LOL I which case, Ella's voice would reply over the walkie talkie and provided us aid to help us continue. We managed to finish the game and definitely felt like we were given a full experience delivered in the best way! Whether you're a lover of the more typical escape rooms or just trying to find something new to do, I highly recommend checking out Brainy Actz and experience this for yourself!

***Edit***We went and had an epic time. I forgot to get the ladies name that helped us, but she was…read moresuper nice and attentive. We battled out to a game of old school Mortal Kombat before our rage session and the arcades are free. So fun. Highly recommended! Just want to say we haven't even arrived yet, but we are booked for a few hours from now, and I needed help booking online. I called and spoke with Oliver and he was so nice, helpful, and amazing. Give that man a raise!!!! Awesome customer service!!

I have been on several StarDude Astronomy trips and had a blast on all of them! The trips were well…read moreplanned and fun. I learned a lot about astronomy and night photography. StarDude really knows his stuff and whether you are a beginner or more advanced, offers something for every level. HIGHLY recommend!

Great time. Will do again! StarDude taught us so much. Don't forget to bring along a warm coat and…read morelots of snacks.

So fantastic! Thought I'd just check it off a bucket list, but now I think I may just do it again!…read more I'm sure my friends (and a few strangers) might be a little tired of me talking about this experience and showing off my pictures. Educational and you could tell that the folks run this experience really care about these precious creatures. The venue is picturesque and beautiful too!

My husband and I received this experience as a gift and we had a wonderful time. They really make…read morethe most of the time you have but also it never feels rushed. We got up close and personal with two raptors (a falcon and a hawk), each flying a short distance to perch on your gloved arm. There's really no way to describe just how beautiful these birds are up close. You learn a lot about the differences between certain raptors, but the information is delivered in an interesting, engaging, and sometimes funny ways. I highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys getting up close to animals, whether or not you're into birding but probably especially in the latter case. It is absolutely worth the price and we are looking at gifting this same experience to other friends and family. Logistics: Plenty of parking on the dirt lot there at the glider port. Then go to the area near the entries to gift shop and restaurant - wait next to a few steps leading up to a metal cage in view there. Be sure to take sun protection and/or a hat.

We absolutely love tiny tiger, my son always has a blast here (he is 2.5) and the environment is…read morealways very clean. I love that they always have employees out sanitizing and cleaning up! We recently visited another play place and he got very sick shortly after which makes me appreciate places like this that much more. There are so many things to do here we easily use up our 2hr visit every time. The only reason we leave is because my kid is starving after all the play lol. He talks about this place weeks after visiting. We can't wait to come back

Tiny Tiger has a great location and a really fun setup. It's definitely a good place for kids to…read moreburn off some energy in a safe environment, and my kid had a good time overall. The biggest downside for me was unfortunately not the place itself, but some of the parenting. A lot of parents seemed to use the time to relax and stay glued to their phones while their kids ran into other children, grabbed toys from them, or just caused chaos without anyone stepping in. I also wasn't impressed with the staff. In my experience, they came across as pretty unfriendly and didn't really interact with the kids at all. For a place centered around children, I expected the staff to be a little more welcoming, engaged, and involved. I like the concept and the play areas, but I found myself having to correct other kids because their parents weren't paying attention. With more attentive parenting and a friendlier, more engaged staff, this could easily be a much better experience.

Came here with my coworkers for a team-bonding experience! It was definitely a fun time, albeit…read morepretty scary considering how high up you are! I had a great time with my coworkers and def recommend for team building! The staff are confident around the ropes and were very friendly and accommodating!

Checking this one off my bucket list before it even landed on my bucket list…read more YES, I believe everyone should experience a challenge course like this at least once in their life! I was on the hunt for a ropes course for my sister's bachelorette weekend for MONTHS. I couldn't find one that was 1) in the area 2) in our price range and 3) open on July 4th. Not a single one. And then I received an e-mail that UCSD would open up their challenge course for us...a bunch of ladies (and two gentlemen!) who did not know what we were getting ourselves into for a couple hours on a Saturday morning. We only did the highs-only course that was 50 ft up in the air. This included walking on wires, jumping across platforms, upper body strength, and ziplining...to name a few. I know it's not the typical "bachelorette" extravaganza, but I wanted something thrilling and adventurous that we could all participate in together. That's exactly what this challenge course does; it tests your limits and helps to strengthen collaboration, but most importantly, it's FUN! I, personally, was not frightened by the height or tasks we had to do, but it was definitely exhilarating on another level (no pun intended.) I write this review with a profound gratitude for this company because they exceeded my expectations. THANK YOU for giving us a reasonable price per person (every other company I called was $3000-4000 for a group of 12,) being open just for us on a holiday, and integrating such vibrant personalities to lead us through the course. I wish we could have tried things like Leap of Faith, etc., but perhaps there's always another time! I think I've found a new hobby. :)

Ok - I can't believe this is not on here yet! My kids needed a place to work on their strength,…read moreconfidence and social skills. This place provided all of that and more! Depending on your kids age, it is a 45 min - 1 hour work out for kids ages 5+. One of my boys has a fear of heights and after a couple classes was jumping off mats stacked close to 5 feet high facing forward, landing on his feet and then doing a forward roll.I can literally see the difference in my kids abilities inside the class and outside. hav had some true "Mommy Moments" watching my kids progress. I have seen more here than in other classes they have been in for a while including gymnastics and swimming. The instructions are incredibly patient and helpful. They give kids the tools and motivation to succeed. Life skills that are hard to teach at any age! If you don't know what Parkour is - think urban gymnastics.

I brought my 5 year old son to the Parkour class on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. That day there was a big…read moreclass with over a dozen kids. A regular mom there told me it varies from week to week. There are usually two coaches and that is very helpful. What I liked about the way the class was organized was that the coaches kept the kids moving. Once the class started it was nonstop for the length of the class. My son loved it and asked if he could come again tomorrow. The owners are friendly and respond quickly to email questions. My son has taken classes for about a month and is always excited when it's Wednesday because he knows he has parkour after school.

Do you like RC cars? This hidden spot is the perfect place to take RC car driving and racing to the…read morenext level. Join people of all ages learning this sport. Attendees help eachother out learning the sport and how to work or fix the cars. As a spectator this was fun for us to come check it out and watch the cars battle it out. 6 min races to find the winner in each final match. Come for the fun stay for the camaraderie. The raceway has reasonably priced practice hours. Check their website for up to date information. There is a store up front that has selection of cars to purchase and paint. Spare parts are also available. If they don't have what you need they might be able to order it.

This place is really great. It's a lot of fun. They have the cars that you can rent or you can…read morebring your own. You can practice in the parking lot if you're new with this. Or if you're more advanced, you can have a great time on the track. After a couple practices in the parking lot, you should be ready for the track. It's under the roof so it's a little escape from the blasting sun. Highly recommend Recommended.

We've been playing Co-Ed adult softball on the fields at Ocean Air rec center for years. Overall…read moreit's a nice park that feels safe even after dark. The fields have a lot of gopher holes so you have to watch out to avoid tripping. There's basketball courts and a nice kids playground but the bathrooms are pretty run down even for a public park. Convenient location in Carmel Valley but could use some TLC especially in this neighborhood. P

This Ocean Air Community Park and Recreation Center is truly fantastic. Every week, they arrange…read moredifferent indoor activities, and all facilities are free to use--including badminton, pickleball, basketball, taekwondo, and more. There's also an outdoor play area for kids and a large park. If you love sports, you definitely shouldn't miss this place!