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I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

My daughter was scheduled to attend Sea Camp San Diego with her school. Unfortunately the night of…read moreher flight she got very ill and was unable to fly. Customer support worked with us to be able to send my daughter at a later date. They had stellar response times with emails and very clear and helpful communication in the process.

This was the BEST experience for my 13 year old! We are from Idaho which is a landlocked state…read more She LOVES the ocean and marine life. This was her first sleep away camp and they did a great job of making her feel comfortable away from home. I appreciate that it is a device free camp so they were really able to be present in the moment without distractions. I would 100% recommend it!

Lots of fun, I would recommend this for friends/family or even a date!…read moreThey're very informative as well on how to kayak

My kids enjoy their classes and if there is any trouble, Amanda, the manager, is wonderful and she…read moredoes her best to be accomidating. Thank you! Anastasia

I went to the Kalabash Studio in La Jolla for a Monday morning yoga class. This studio is charming…read moreand comfortable. There is a faint smell of cedar in the air, and children's toys and instruments strewn around. The wood-panel flooring and wall-to-wall mirrors give the main room a rustic feel and makes the space feel open. Our instructor, Janice, was kind and encouraging. She was also conversational and polite, making sure we were comfortable and checking in with us to make sure we were reaching our full potential. The yoga incorporated pilates that engaged our cores and arm and leg muscles, so that we could find that sweet-spot combining challenge and comfort. We left the workout feeling invigorated, rejuvenated and ready to start our day!

I love this place. The musicians and events they have are incredible. Such a talented and diverse…read moregroup of musicians. I look forward to their music event nights whenever they have them. And the space looks like an amazing environment to learn music and the arts.

I would give Camp Cahito 10 stars if I could. From a logistical standpoint, it's easy to sign up,…read morethe drop off and pick up are well organized, and so is the medicine drop off (my kiddo has an epi pen for bee stings). Even adding money to the snack shack card is easy. I've also been put on the wait list a few times and had no problem with that proecss. On Thursdays, there's limited parking and they literally wait at the sidewalk helping get the kids in quickly so you don't get a ticket. The people here are a total class act and really seem to love what they do. My kids come home FILTHY and raving about their teachers: Puddles, Butterfly, Scooby, Walrus, Ant to name a few that I can remember this week :) They also love the archery, the arts and crafts, and of course, the snack shack. Newt, I beleive runs the place. He greets the kids with such enthusiasm and respect and kindness. We even had an incident with our older kid last year and received a phone call explaining the situation with my kiddo right there. He was firm, authoratative, explained what needed to be done next time, but completely appropriate and at the same time reassuring to my son that they were on the same team and in the end, all was good. Did my son cry? Yes. He also clearly got the point, has not made the same mistake, and still loves going to Camp. It was handled perfectly and I really appreciated it. I've seen a handful of comments from several years back with bad reviews about customer service. This was before my time, but I can say those reviews feel foreign to the experience I've had here for now 2 summers. Can't recommend this place enough.

Great camp! Love the location, the program and the staff is great…read more Kids get to be kids and get dirty, do crafts, play, climb and be summertime end of day exhausted. Trees keep it shady and give it an out in the forest feel.

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!

The Plunge at Belmont Park is an absolute blast! ‍ I love that it's an indoor swim spot with huge…read moreglass windows--still gives you those gorgeous ocean views while you splash around. They've got a cold plunge, a killer gym to sneak in a workout, and some really fun packages--VIP includes all-you-can-eat pizza (surprisingly delicious ), garlic knots, candy, and snacks. The water obstacle course is a riot--falling in front of everyone only adds to the fun . Seriously, such a fun way to hang out, get moving, and enjoy a little playful chaos with the beach vibes in the background. Highly recommend if you're ready to laugh, splash, and maybe take a few epic dives.

This is our third year as members and we've hosted our kids' birthdays here as well. We also gift…read moreour friends guest passes because it's a treat to swim here. We love the pool, obstacle course, and amenities (showers, etc). We arrive at opening and always find parking. Here's why I'm giving 3 stars and may not renew my pass for next year. The fun you have is dependent on who is on staff that day. I don't know what happened between this year and last, but this year is not great. Some lifeguards and people at the desk are so rude. On one hand, I'm sympathetic because I know these jobs can be seasonal and you have to train new people, deal with customers, safety, etc, etc. But they create so much confusion and then they're rude when you follow the rule someone else on staff gave you. Then you tell them another person told you to do that and they act like you pulled this info out of your own butt. Last time I was there, I was going back and forth from the pool to the desk because the lifeguard and desk staff couldn't agree on whether my kids needed wristbands. Like I said, if this is just confusion between newer staff, that's fine, I feel for you. But they were both SO rude about it and were getting annoyed with me ‍ This is just the recent example, but it's now probably half our visits that there's some weird triangulation between me and two staff members telling me different things. There are some people who work here that are awesome and friendly. When they do swim tests, they speak clearly to the kids and give instructions/expectations clearly. They're straightforward and friendly when we check in. I think he might be a manager (he wears the pit vipers and has facial hair), he's super friendly although I don't see him that much any more. Sorry I don't know their names, but always relieved when they're there (and coincidentally they all seem to be on the same page with the rules/expectations ).

I am so thrilled to have Art Me in the neighborhood! I've had a hard time finding great, innovative…read moreclasses for my two young children and I'm happy to say Art Me offers just that! My 2-year-old daughter recently attended a toddler class and she created three lovely, age appropriate (ie, not too complicated for little hands) art projects that I am thrilled to display at the house! She loved her experience and we can't wait to go back. They offer a range of classes for all ages (including adults) and have an event space for birthday parties as well. It looks like they're still in the process of building their schedule, but I can't wait to go back to see what is in store!

My friends and I had so much fun this past Saturday at a Paint n Sip event at Art Me San Diego!!…read moreThe painting direction was clear and we all were able to let our artistic free birds fly. All art supplies were included and drinks and snacks too (which was expected). Thank you Art Me team for a great time!!

I went to The Artist Outpost with a friend and I also had a very negative experience. Nowhere on my…read morepurchased ticket did it say there was no instructor and the included supplies would be old paint and crusted paint brushes... When I talked to the owner, I realized that customer service wasn't her strong quality.

My husband and I took a 6-week acrylic painting class, and we had SO MUCH FUN! Meryl is such a good…read moreteacher, and we learned so much. I can't believe how easily she inspired our inner artist. After the class ended, we bought an art kit from Michaels to continue practicing, and we can't wait to take another class. Highly recommend!

This indoor gym has so much potential. The layout is excellent, there's a wide variety of…read moreequipment, and little kids genuinely seem to have a great time here. It could be an amazing space for families. Unfortunately, the facility feels very neglected. The mirrors are covered in fingerprints, some of the equipment is ripped or heavily patched, and overall the place feels worn and unloved. As a parent, I found myself seriously questioning the cleanliness and upkeep of the environment. A children's gym should feel clean, cared for, and safe. Right now, this place feels like it needs attention, maintenance, and pride of ownership. With some deep cleaning, repairs, and regular upkeep, it could easily become a wonderful community space again.

Tommy, a Ninja course instructor at Pacific Beach in SD, is an incredible teacher, motivator and…read moreinnovative coach. I observed Tommy coach a group of older elementary students on Thursday evening and he not only had excellent control of a group of 6 kids, he also designed exercises and courses that were not only well thought out they were effective in keeping kids engaged and on task. On the following Saturday I brought my 6 year old grand son to his level two ninja class where Tommy was his coach. My grandson was feeling nervous but Tommy quickly and effectively encouraged him to do his best in all he did. Tommy devised back to back activities to not only challenge my grandson but also encourage and develop needed skills for my grandson to continue to advance in his Ninja training. I appreciate the time Tommy took to reassure my grandson and help him gain confidence. As a teacher, I'm well aware that not all coaches are able to manage a group of children and I'm grateful KidWonder has found an excellent coach like Tommy!