This library is located on Washington and Front St and is shared by two communities: Hillcrest and…read moreMission Hills. A friend of mine likes this library and I also like it for several reasons and some reasons not so much... There's parking that offers limited parking time but it is available. There's a security guard who patrols the facility and area for safety. The library is smallish but offers most services: a librarian, staff and the front desk for help, computer and printer access, a children's section and ample seating indoor and outdoor. From the many times I've visited, it was clean and everything was organized. The people visiting this library were courteous and kept quiet. One day during my visit a person in a military uniform had a heated exchange with the staffers at the front desk over the issue of why there was not a single American flag inside or outside this library but several pride flags. The staff of who appear to be LGBTQ mostly had no answer. The uniformed gentleman said he is a USA veteran and left angrily. In this situation, politics aside, I agree with the uniform wearing man, and this library, should have an American flag visible and display it with pride along with the pride flags to show inclusivity, which is what matters. I like this library but the staff should seriously consider having an American flag to show some pride for our country and not just one group.

+ 2 hour free parking with validation + Newer facility…read more + Nice children's area - nice comfy reading area We usually come here for a special event or the "Where's Odi." We wouldn't go out of our way to come since there is a time limit on parking.

Been a long minute since an update. -the 4th floor connects…read moreyou to the NEW criminal courthouse. -food options inside the building have diminished to two choices...a Mediterranean place and a Mexican take out spot. FYI there is a cafe in the new courthouse also. -there is still a coffee cart outside in the patio with reasonable prices for coffee and drinks. Pastries are limited to just croissants as of late. -more coffee places have opened up walking distance from here: Coava and Blue Bottle being the new ones. Starbucks and Coffee Bean are also nearby still. -if you don't want to walk too far for a lunch spot I recommend Mendocino Farms, Grab and Go Subs, Giovanni's Trattoria, or Kuma Cafe. All a few minutes away. -with pandemic rules in place I believe jury duty has been limited to a certain number at this building. This building covers civil cases. As for criminal cases across at the new courthouse your guess is as good as mine but I am speculating it may be based on the needs and # of cases being heard. -plenty of security located out front so this place is pretty safe. Temperature checks (wrist based) and spacing is enforced.

I am currently updating my Review for this San Diego County Courthouse, Hall of Justice . I had to…read moreattend a hearing date on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9 AM in Department 61. I was dressed in a professional business outfit and I also brought all of my personal documents with me to prove my case that I was really physically assaulted by this person named Richard G. his nickname is Travis. I also brought my witness her name is Michelle with me . She was properly prepared to testify for me regarding this court case. This person Travis has committed 2 crimes on me that have resulted in 2 Felony charges against himself. The first criminal charge is called Elder Abuse and the second charge is called Physical Assault with Elder Abuse. Travis is a former tenant who was renting out a room in this Aging and Independent Living House for (6 months). I am currently working as the House Manager and I also live at this location in San Diego, CA. I believe that Travis was taking these illegal drugs on the date this horrible incident happened to me in this house. I filed for a temporary Restraining Order against Travis to protect myself from him in him trying to attack me again at a later date. The owner also filed a permanent restraining order against Travis so he isn't allowed to enter her property at all. When I arrived at the San Diego Hall of Justice Building with my witness Michelle on October 5, 2025 at 9 AM in Department 61, I saw the courthouse chairs in the back was completely full with 100 people waiting for their cases to be heard by the judge. I had to check in first with this San Diego Sheriff who was sitting at the Check-In Desk at the front in the courtroom. I told him I have an 9 AM hearing with this judge that date. Afterwords, when I was checked in by this Sheriff Deputy. Me and Michelle sat on the left hand side in the first row in these comfortable padded chairs waiting for my name to be called by the judge. After I waited about one hour later, I was the 5th person's name that was called by the judge. The case was called Frances versus Travis is his nickname or Richard is his real name. Then this judge asked me "Frances are you ready to testify against Travis for your court case?" I said Yes your honor. Then I turned around and I saw that Travis was standing up at the very back of the courthouse with his stepfather Joe. The judge asked "Travis are you ready and prepared to plead this case against him?" The judge waited for Travis's response back . Then I saw Travis said with his very nervous voice that he wants a CONTINUANCE. That means Travis wants to push back and delay my Hearing Date for another month. The Judge said that Travis and everyone who is in his courtroom is allowed only one continuance per case. The judge also said that Travis and nobody is allowed to have a public defender or an attorney help someone defend them in court. Everyone has to present their evidence with witnesses and their proper documentation to him the judge. The judge said "Frances is it okay with me that Travis has asked him for a CONTINUANCE? " Then my response was Yes it's okay with me. But in my opinion It was not okay with me. I wanted to get this hearing over with that date. The Judge set up another court hearing date on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9 AM in Department 61. The location is at the same Hall of Justice Building location. I was very disappointed because Travis should have just pleaded guilty to his 2 felony crimes that he has committed to me on Friday September 5, 2025 . Now I have to wait again one month later to plead my court case . That's the reason I gave this review a (3 stars) as being okay. In my opinion, I believe that people like Travis should not delay the time in asking for a CONTINUANCE. Travis is guilty of the crime he has committed against me. Travis should have accepted his punishment by the judge instead of pushing back my Case until October 30, 2025. I Googled the Punishment for committing 2 Felonies against me on Physical Assault Charges. The punishment is serving time in a CA State Prison for 6 to 7 years and that person has to pay a $10,000.00 Fine to the victim for Restitution. I hope that Justice will be served on October 30, 2025. Travis needs to be punished for these charges he has committed against me

This review is for a rental of the courtyard for a wedding ceremony. My wife and I wanted to get…read moremarried in Balboa Park, to be outdoors without being on display in a public place. Since we had already booked the Spanish Village Art Center for the reception, we wanted something nearby. For a couple hundred bucks, we rented the Balboa Park Administration Building Courtyard for the entire day. It's a beautiful and secluded venue, less than a half a mile down the hill from Balboa Park. You'll have to provide the chairs and PA system, but this is a great spot if you're looking for something less public and more intimate, but adjacent to the park. One thing to be aware of - you are in the flight path, so be prepared to pause the ceremony about once every ten minutes. We didn't take ourselves too seriously - our officiant and guests had a laugh about the whole thing.

The employees of this place are really nice. I want to clarify that my feedback about this place is…read morenot about the employees. Unfortunately it's just not the biggest library so they don't have as many options as you might want. Also, I feel like it just invites some interesting characters. We will definitely be back though

Just finished taking a vegan cooking class here and it was awesome! We got to try a variety of…read morevegan desserts and learned alternative ways on how to make everyday food in vegetarian/vegan form and where to source your ingredients such as grocery outlet & specialty produce. Unfortunately, there is a large homeless population spread across the lawn as one user said & it's a major turn off. Fortunately, they are mostly outside and the ones that do come into the library are civil albeit a little smelly. As an extra preventive measure, they do have security guards by the doors and walking along the premises. Another nice thing about this library is their seed programs! You can borrow seeds and even take a plant cutting home. I also like that they have ukelele classes on Thursdays. Parking: plenty of parking even on a weekend Perks: they have plenty of events to keep children & adults engaged and involved in the community

Nice big parking lot. Pickup area not obvious, they could have better signage. Was in and out in…read moreshort amount of time. Easy to pickup holds and check out. Slight issue with pickup, but easily resolved by staff. This location will go into my regular rotation. Easy access to 805 via N Park. Recommended. Posted pic of current hours.

+Free parking…read more Unique things about this library: + Themed bags filled with books ex: kindness, families, friendship, etc. + Early Childhood educational toys It's a bag pack that includes instructions on how to use the toys in different ways. + During the "Where's Waldo" event years ago. This library had cool short clips of Library Man vs. Dewy the decimator on their facebook page. I watched it with my two younger kids and they were hoping to run into him. We didn't but we saw a poster and my middle son asked me to take a picture of him with it. - This library doesn't have an outside space like the other SD libraries I have been to. We tend to visit this library during the "Where's Odi" switched from "Where's Waldo" event.

Love this hidden gem that I discovered only a few years back when a new friend invited me to her…read morecondo in a street nearby this trail. So after the brunch the deal was walk away those mimosas. I have repeated this trail several times, most recently last week and always amazes me how cute it is, how beautiful the mega houses on the left and the sea on the right and that the trail ends in Shelter Island and you can get your cafelito or beer afterwards. This is a very mellow trail and you will see walkers and joggers, but very few as it is kind of secluded or not so well known. La Playa means beach in Spanish (in case you didn't know:). A small group of families with kids and the occasional buggy boarder or people playing with small boats. It is just such a stunning visual. The clouds are always mesmerizing and the smell of the plumerias that abound in the trail will mesmerize you.

Great organization full of such interesting information…read moreabout the history of our peninsula. Did you know that Ballast Point had a Spanish fort guarding the bay in 1796? Native Americans helped build it. Hides from inland ranchos we're tanned on the beach there. Trade ships would land off Ballast Point. The La Playa Trail was used to offload ships and transfer goods to destinations around town. Then hides were loaded onto the ships & about a year or so later, they'd return as hats, boots, shoes... We have cool history & La Playa Trail Association hosts speakers to spread this information to you. Lectures are usually at the Point Loma Assembly building, are free with a suggested donation of $10 & include beverages & appetizers (may change due to Covid restrictions).

Located in Vons, the kiosk is great for renewing and reprinting car tags. System is pretty easy to…read moreuse, and you get your car tags without having to wait. The system does charge a user fee, but I think it is a worthwhile convenience instead of mailing a check in and waiting for the car tags being mailed. The credit card reader can be a little temperamental requiring several attempts. The machine is available during store hours making it more convenient than the DMV location.

The librarians are amazing and so helpful…read more While the library is super small, too small, the librarians help get the books you need to the library here to you don't have to travel.

This little library on Park Blvd is one of my favorite libraries to pick up books, browse for…read morevideos and generally feel at home with the smell of years of knowledge and experience in hard-copy. It was such a relief to feel the cool air as I walked in yesterday as the temperature outside were zapping my energy. To add to my "feel-good" experience, the librarian (Martin) was most helpful in locating some specific titles - and even calling another 2 local libraries to make sure the librarians took them off the shelf and put them on hold, so I could easily pick them up without waiting. Sometimes, "it's the little things in life that make a big difference!"