The self proclaimed title of "Clan-tee" is deserved. Ignore the suits, and overly polite behaviors…read more This group is out for self enrichment, and only self enrichment. They convert your reputation to make you seem the aggressor when the opposite is true. They ignore their friends long time negative behaviors to support turning your efforts into their accounts without anyone knowing it. They do hand professional handoffs when they should be doing city business. BEWARE! DO NOT BRING INNOCENT UNSUSPECTING CHILDREN TO THIS CITY. I HAVE PROOF. I am not some disgruntled grandmother type who is unhappy with their aging issues. I was a Pediatrics nurse trained in cardiology at Greens Clinic, La Jolla. I worked Pediatrics at UCLA in home health baby hospice care. This is a reckless place to raise children. Those who were raised here have not experienced differently. You can get health care here, BUT that's because you are going to NEED it after they are done buzzing your home. An El Cajon Superior Court Traffic Judge warned me!!! He was not shy about it either. He was bold as blazes!! He asked me a few questions about the behavior of the Sheriffs and IMMEDIATELY RELEASED MY TICKET. After that I got a legal aide app I pay for yearly! But who should NEED to spend that type money just to still be treated unfairly! This is as close to MOB rule as you will ever experience. The fellowships will just wink behind your back. If you have the choice of a different community use it! Simple advice DO NOT live in a city where someone in the power base has what sounds like a made up last name like 'dare' or 'stall.' That is an underworld tactic to wink at each other with while your family suffers.

Santee is a chill city with some nice outdoor spots and a decent downtown area. The lake is pretty…read moreand good for a walk or hike. Not a ton of nightlife or restaurants, but it's a solid spot to live if you're looking for a relaxed vibe. Nothing super exciting, but it's Santee.

Beautiful garden with an array of CA native plants. Gravel paths meander through hillside. This…read moreplace Is larger than I anticipated. Many helpful signs identifying plants. Garden is well-tended to. No sketchy people in sight unlike the comment I read on Google, which was 7 years old. Nice to see wooden bridges and lookout deck built by the Scouts. I appreciate all the work that volunteers must dedicate to keeping this garden flourishing.

Free SD public native garden that's got a variety of plants and paths to walk along or sit down and…read moretake in the greenery.

I was in the area for an appointment and afterwards decided to go on a stroll on Bird Rock Ave. I…read morehad to take advantage of this beauuutiful Summer Eve afternoon! I was pleasantly surprised to come across this hidden gem and realized later it's the widely acclaimed Bird Rock neighborhood. I had no idea until my spectacular discovery of the breathtaking views. This peaceful seaside neighborhood is definitely a must-see when you're in La Jolla.

A quiet spot of Nature in La Jolla, San Diego…read more.. We had some time between meals to play tourist. I had this place bookmarked, so my friends and I set off for an adventure! First of all, we parked in front of the retail area and walked down to the ocean. Instead of parking here, you may park closer...at the end of Bird Rock Avenue. It's a dead end street with a beautiful mosaic bench that overlooks the vastness where the sky meets the sea... wow! There are steps that you can walk down to get closer to the water. I was just happy with the scenery that presented before me... If you have time, check out this scenic point. It's amazing! The birds know about this secret place!

Before I forget, let me tell you about how wonderful this ocean front walk is!!…read more I came here a few weeks ago and grabbed breakfast in PB and then took a nice stroll from PB on this path to Mission Beach, one of the best things to do to lift your mood and turn that frown upside down!! So many people here and we can all share the space. I loved seeing everyone out, some on bikes (but they couldn't get thru much), some joggers, some roller skaters, and plenty just getting physical activity in! I honestly was tempted to jog the entire path but was carrying a few things so decided against it. Ill come back next time and just plan to jog it! Great place to get some sunshine, ocean air, nature's medicine! Wish I could give this place 10 stars !!

Ocean Front Walk is one of those places that perfectly captures the laid-back, sun-soaked spirit of…read moreSan Diego. Stretching along Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, it's a vibrant mix of beach culture, people-watching, and nonstop activity. What makes it special is the energy. You've got cyclists cruising by, skaters weaving through the crowd, street performers drawing small audiences, and beachgoers heading straight from the sand to nearby shops and food spots. It feels alive without being overwhelming--there's always something happening, but you can still find moments to just pause and take in the ocean views.

I really love this area. The shops are a upscale, lovely,…read moreunique and friendly. Perfect to find a souvenir that isn't tacky. Local artisans are featured in most of the places. You can ride a bike or stroll down the street, grab a bite or a coffee and enjoy the ocean breeze. Plenty of places to stop and linger. Paradise!

A nice change of pace from La Jolla Cove and Shores is a visit to the Cedros Business Districe…read morewhich is a long block of business in Cedros Avenue. It has a lot of charm with various stores including furniture, pet, clothes, stationery and other functional items for in and out of the house. You ask why review a whole block and not individual stores. There are individual reviews already in this site for the businesses, what I wanted to review was the atmosphere and how this block welcomes its customers. First and foremost, parking is worse in the Summer because more people are out but on a January Sunday afternoon, I found it easy to find a spot in front of one of the stores. However, since there is a Farmer's market from 2-4 pm, parking is available in most store lots that are not open on Sundays. If you are really looking for a different shopping district to visit on a lazy Sunday afternoon, go to this area. The beach access is within walking distance across Highway 101. There is a bridge over the train tracks that allows you access towards the beach. Important touches for this area is the benches that are spread around the block. It gives you an opportunity to rest if you are tired from walking. The most important part of this block is the availability of various options. Farmer's market on Sunday, pet boutique with its small yard with dog houses, stationery and furniture store with unique gifts, wrapping and household items and outside furniture for your patio and garden. There is also the Cedros garden which is a smaller version of those big box stores that sell plants. They are very knowledgeable about the plants they sell. So if you and the dog want to get away from the regular area downtown, Coronado or La Jolla, take a drive towards Solana Beach. Very dog friendly including some of the restaurants in the area, Wild Note Cafe (part of the Belly Up Tavern venue (musical acts etc.). The Pacific Coast Grill just over the bridge also have an outdoor venue that allows dogs. The beach does not allow dogs so if you have poochie, you can view the surfers and the beach and the sunset but not take him down.

I heard about this rock and added it to one of my many adventures. It is located in Sunset Cliff…read morePark and is very hard to find. I tried to locate it by the pictures that were on here, but they were wrong. After a long search that spanned about 2 days, I was able to find it. I will help you out, if you want to find it. It is located right across the street from 1083 Sunset Cliff Blvd. You can't miss it. Me and my assistant were able to find it in the dark. It is the one covered in bird crap. You cannot mistake it. There is a lot of places to park and get a good look. I would suggest getting there well before sunset because the parking fills up with all the sunset gazers. The rock had quite a few birds on it and is known as a surf break that produces 3 different waves. I do not know what attracts the birds to that specific rock. Some tried to explain it to me, but it was way over my head. I know that it is not much, but it is the little things that matter. It is not a long stop, but definitely worth a visit. A visit here should probably be paired with a visit to Sunset Cliff Park and a sunset viewing. I am really glad that I was able to make it here.

Why else come here, but the name is already intriguing as it is!!…read more Every visit to San Diego County I look to do and see new things and this was one of the new things I did my last visit. Sunset Cliffs is nice to take in the Pacific Ocean and then you see this big rock with a tone of bird poop and you can't help but stare at the eyesore.

I like to call this "kiddie corner" because the area around Ebers Street and between Saratoga…read moreAvenue and Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach is irretrievably a neighborhood devoted to children and childcare. The bastions of Ocean Beach Elementary and Sacred Heart Academy are right there. There is the Ocean Beach Park & Recreation Center-where generations of children have played and hung out. The hippie haven of the Children's Energy Center-a daycare like no other is nearby and there are other Church-related daycares close to it all. A small, passive park attached to the other side of the Ocean Beach Park & Rec Center alley-the Saratoga Kid's Park is a gathering spot for lots of local kids who come up with their parents in strollers, trikes, bikes or simply on foot. On the weekends, the Park is overrun with them and the benches and picnic tables get quite a workout too. The Jungle Gym and swings are only a few years old- the Park was recently refurbished and freshened up with new equipment. What's nice about the Kiddie Playground there-it doesn't look ghetto or like a hang-out for punky teens. The Park & Rec must maintain it since there is no graffiti or trash. The only time it's gross is when the perpetually-flaky OB dog-owners bathroom their dogs in the sand or lawn area. Otherwise, a perfect spot to roll up with the kids and let them run around till they get hungry or tired-or preferably both! Which could only mean blessed words to hear, which are: NAP TIME!

This park is awesome for kids three and under. Wish I had known before I drove all the way out…read morehere. My daughter just turned five and she was done in less than an hour. Great place if your child is smaller.

In recent decades, Grantville, an early suburb of San Diego, had devolved into a mess of bad…read moretraffic bordered by run-down apartments and old (not historic, just old) houses, used car lots, "massage" parlors and drive-thru junk food. But hope springs eternal, and strange and wonderful things are happening in Grantville. The Grantville Community Plan calls for road and traffic improvements, new and better housing and public spaces, and, importantly, "...[respect for] the vitality and livelihood of locally owned and operated businesses while promoting the expansion of new business opportunities." As evidence that civic planners can do good, I offer the soon-to-open PurpleMint - a vegetarian bistro set prominently amidst vendors of pizza, tacos and unhealthy sandwiches. The place hasn't opened yet, so I can't speak to the quality of the food, but it almost doesn't matter how well they cook. What's important is that PurpleMint's owners believe that the area will support alternatives to Arby's and El Pollo Loco, and they brought innovative investment to an underserved stretch of Mission Gorge Road. I'm not a fan of vegetarian cooking, but that doesn't matter, either. I appreciate the diversity that PurpleMint (and a few doors down, the vegan Donut Panic) offer Grantville's workers and residents. Now, if only Caffe Calabria would open a brick-and-mortar shop nearby... ****************************** Grantville Community Plan: http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/cpu/grantvillemasterplan/index.shtml The PurpleMint Bistro: http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-purplemint-bistro-san-diego Donut Panic: http://www.yelp.com/biz/donut-panic-san-diego-3?hrid=keC5OlD8-VQlyEbjTlhcmQ Caffe Calabria: http://www.yelp.com/biz/caffe-calabria-san-diego

I've been calling this area home for the last 3 years, so far the longest I've lived in one area…read moresince moving to San Diego. I really like living in the area, which is a hidden secret to me. It's on a main artery into mission valley. Close to freeways. Very centralized, but not actually living in Mission Valley and not as far East as Santee! The Good... *The convenience of the freeways. You can easily get to the 15, 8, and 805. Drive a few more minutes to the 163 and 94 which are also close. * We have your basic shopping needs here. Necessities like Starbucks, Jamba, Petco, Vons, Home depot, Rite aid and a CVS. * Decent dining options. Nothing super fancy, but good variety for lunch or dinner throughout the week. * Close to Costco and Costco gas. Yes, I love Costco! The Bad.... *Even though the freeways are close, the morning and evening traffic is horrible. It sucks going onto the 15N in the morning. You can easily wait 20-30 minutes waiting to get on the freeway. Heading West on Mission Gorge is the worst! Same with trying to get into the freeway after 5pm. *The crime. I hate to say it... Tons of cars get broken into. Definitely don't leave anything worth something visible in your car when you park on the street. *The ridiculous speedway called Mission gorge road. Prior to the road construction. Cars and motorcycles literally race towards Santee from the starting line at Zion. *The construction on Mission Gorge road. It was a 6 lane speedway that has been reduced to a single lane in each direction. They found the road is susceptible to a sink hole from the giant newly built apartment complex... Thanks Verge... You suck! Hopefully they'll soon solve the road problem and finish construction. If you can go to work early like I do, you don't have to wait as long in traffic in the mornings. Overall a pretty decent neighborhood to live in.