This is one of the best kept secrets in San Diego! A beautiful city park that hosts a club of train…read moreenthusiasts. They are not an amusement park, but they provide monthly free rides on their track around the park. (they ask for donations, if you can afford a few bucks, they are non-profit organization, and all the money donated goes for track maintenance). They add great value to the park, and the city of Chula Vista is lucky to have them here. Their brochure says "Public rides second full weekend of each month, September-labor day weekend, from noon till 2-30pm. They, also, organize private rides for birthday parties. We went there last month, and today. (Will come again and be reserving a train birthday party in November for my kid). A bunch of friendly people of all ages, smiling, answering questions about their 1:8 scale trains and their club. It was very nice to see young club members helping at the station to load and unload the passengers. There are steam , gas and electric engines of different types. Some members made their own steam locomotives from scratch, using original plans! Wow!

Ridiculous! We got here September 2nd on a Sunday some young skinny guy was running the train he…read morelook lost first of all, more lost then Stevie Wonder in a dark room! Kids were asking him when the next train ride was & a dad ask too, he ignored it took off then half way on his solo ride he picked up some people that were not in line & he knew & ignored the line waiting for him. Ok cool what ever, he went around 3 times with them he made eye contact with us all 3 times. At these times he could of told us that was the final ride but never did. So we waited bout 30 min, why 30 min? Well the train is slow & he dropped them off before the line then talked to them for about 10 min hugged them then took his sweet time to get on then he drove by us only to tell us "That's it folks", his ass made us wait bout 30 min saw us 3 times & never told us the people he picked up that were not in the line was his final ride! That was a punk move & me & another dad were mad. Very unprofessional & rude he was lucky the other dad didn't chase him down & confront him because he wanted too but I told him it ain't worth it (that guy should thank me the angry dad was big) & he saw the kids & checked himself. That lost, slow worker needs to learn how to communicate & be better at his job. 3 times he went by us knowing it was the last ride (to his friends he knew & were not in line) & never said anything bout being the last ride & took his time after he dropped them off to come & just drive by us to say "That's all folks". Many kids waiting were upset waiting for 30 min, all this lost worker had to do was tell us "Last ride" when he picked them up & drove by us! Hellen Keller can communicate better then this guy. The only good thing is I saved the $5 I was gonna donate. Next time homie you see people in line & you know your on your last ride tell them don't make them wait as you make 3 turns by them, the train is slow enough to tell us you ain't on a jet bro you on a slow very slow train. I won't be going back I rather have Stevie Wonder drive me on a train then go there.

Very structured, dynamic, fun group of people. Very inviting and kind. I've attended 3X as a guest…read moreand have not spoken yet. However, I definitely have learned a lot and feel more comfortable with speaking soon. If you're wanting to gain confidence, become a speaker, or presenter, this is a great space to be in.

I've been a member for a few months now and I LOVE IT! I highly recommend checking out the club!…read moreIf you are looking to become a better leader and more confident speaker and meet some amazing fun people, then this club is for you :) The meetings are every Thursday evening from 6:30-8. Be prepared to laugh a lot and have a good time!

Haven't been there in a while since leaving Cali, but its a very cool place and the Tracy is the…read morebest! Had several friend and family events in the hall. great place!

VFW post 2111 is a great place to meet up with other veterans and have a quality conversation about…read morewhat's on your mind. I went there a few nights ago and I was treated with absolute kindness and respect. I was made to feel that I had been coming there for years. Their hospitality is bar none. While I was there, I renewed my membership with the Post and I plan to help the VFW in July during "STAND DOWN" San Diego. Stand Down San Diego is one part of the Department of Veterans Affairs' efforts to provide many different services over an entire weekend at San Diego High School (July 15-17, 2011) to homeless veterans here in our area. If you are a Veteran of a foreign war and live in the San Diego area, I recommend that you contact VFW Post 2111. We would love to have you as a part of our organization. Thanks Ed H. for taking the time to introduce me to everybody.

not much of a women's center anymore. very industrial area, which i like. surprised citymark is…read moresupposed to be building high end residences here across from walmart and the automotive shop. very different design for citymark as well - when i purchased one of their condos (m2i) there was a lot of architectural talk about matching the facade to the surrounding neighborhood - didn't work out that way, but i liked the exposed structural materials at that location. in the end - a condo at this location cannot be worth more than $100k or $200 a square foot for 600sf. still crazy expensive compared to what the land was sold for at around $160k for the whole lot then resold recently at $2.1 million supposedly. better question - how could a location like this be worth anything at all when there are hundreds of condos proposed for construction in la mesa on their gis website? be careful starting a business that requires foot traffic here, when m2i first started the vast majority of the businesses in that area went belly up within a few years and that was in a high traffic city location - almost no-one walks around this area. the entitled design certainly is not industrial enough for the neighborhood - makes me super sad to read about the la mesa women's club at the library while also spending $320k on a unit at m2i then learning about what they are building here / how the developer/woman's group is suing the church next door. i am a bit ashamed to have paid for one of these units from citymark in the past - m2i 506 at 1050 island ave. that was me. also of note - citymark has a habit of installing very limited finished with the expectation that owners finish the interior of the units. that can work, but you should pay appropriately. personally - i expect more from a woman's club. primarily: consideration for the longevity of the city and the architectural design which they have strong control over at this location. they definitely sold out here while beating up on the church they grew up alongside. not cool - that says something about its current members. when you have property and an opportunity to build something that develops the city you are supposed to be shepherding, but you choose to sell out like this - there's something very wrong or entirely self centered going on. this proposed citymark design also shows that the women's club does not care about fabrication or industry whatsoever (which this area is rife with), just high end residential which is not going to help the la mesa tax base. expect a glut of units in la mesa at rock bottom prices with the intent of having you drive to work on a regular basis instead of working locally (there are already huge vacancies.) also expect higher prices in this area because of fewer low dollar residences.

I found a place where I love to be with women just like me-who also understand me! Let's serve the…read morecommunity in many ways everyday, but join us to make sure we can always stand as The La Mesa Women's Club! You will have a chance to meet us all monthly, and please tell friends about my news! I found these ladies a few years back, and it was such a pleasure to help! I can help much more now, but the support for me through a very tough time, and it's good to know 5 star quality women like these! I hope to get to meet more of you and strengthen the most beautiful California with more leaders! 5star property manager and Realtor Survivor of Trauma, Ex Liquid Blue Dance Band member, Author to be, Mom of 3 Member of ECClubhouse and returning to Women's club! CCC2022

This place is a vibe. Anytime I've been here I have a blast. Good music good people. I will say the…read moreonly downside is it gets really Hott in here when it starts getting packed. Not a big space for the type of fun you will have here. But if you're okay with that go on with your bad self. The drinks are good, staff is great. It's just a great spot overall. You won't be disappointed!

If you like to drink and dance until you're hot and sweaty then this is the place for you…read more Lots of nights spent shaking my ass off with lots of random people. Drinks were cheap and so was the entertainment. Hard bass and bouncy ass. It was always a good time at the Booty Bassment.

I've been with TM for almost 8 years and this is an incredible group of men who challenge me to be…read morea better leader and communicator. I look forward to our Friday morning meetings. Best way to kick off the weekend!

A great way to start your Friday. This group is designed to grow you as a person and to build…read morelasting friendships in the process. If you are looking to become the best version of you forged by a group of men that come from all walks of life then this is the group for you. This group is lively, fun, a little irreverent but all together you couldn't find a better group to affiliate yourself with. If you are looking to grow in business, as a person, or even if you are just looking to better your public speaking, this is the group for you.

I absolutely love the University Club. It is a private club and I am not a member, so I am really…read moreexcited when I get the chance to go. For several years, my husband's company had their annual award banquet there. It would always start out before sunset so that we had great views. Each side of the room offers a view of downtown and beyond. Then they would have a very professional staff passing appetizers and serving cocktails, and then a fancy dinner. Another time, my husband surprised me with a show at Symphony Hall downstairs, that included drinks and desserts at the University Club upstairs. It was beautiful and indulgent. More recently, a friend had given us tickets to Sunset Sips, a monthly themed-tasting. It was Spanish-themed when we went. They had vendors set up with various Spanish wines and liquors. They even included a couple of small appetizers to set off the them. A little over a week ago, a friend invited me to a San Diego Magazine party. It was a bit less "all inclusive" as the first cocktail was included, but after that it was a cash bar. They had some passed appetizers and a cold appetizer buffet. It was beautiful as always, had a DJ and some cute games, as well as a raffle. We were able to take a few photos before sunset. I cannot comment on the University Club membership, or any of the regular dining, as I have always come for a special event in the private event room. I hope I get invited back there soon!

If you enjoy dining with your (white) grandparents in a deathly silent mausoleum, this place is…read morefor you. I researched online and their membership is way down because downtown San Diego is dead. There are way better options if you're looking for a lively place to conduct business and network. Also, if you are a person of color, you most likely work here, NOT a member. This is still clearly mostly a club for old, white, powerful men. As a diverse woman of color, I did not feel welcome. In fact, I was DISINVITED to join. In writing. Nice views but is it worth the $750 initiation fee and monthly dues of $260 and up? (It is not. Lol. I found much better alternatives at a much lower price point without a one-year contract commitment.)

The best coffee in california! Hidden cafe but amazing!!!…read moreMust try it. All drinks are all good Service is good Vibes are good Everything is good

Street parking only, very scarce. No obvious signage, look for writing in the window. They have a…read morering type camera door system. Wait outside on the sidewalk (no exterior seating) and someone will come to take you inside. Do not ring the door bell. The theme is to take it slow. Each customer typically waits 20-30 minutes to enter as part of how they do things, even if there is open seating inside. Not sure if they use a timer to space entries but it seems consistent. They take one group in at a time. Interior: A few tables around the wall and then bar seating. Would not recommend for parties greater than 2, there just isn't the space. They welcome service animals, babies/children and strollers from what I observed. The music was very, very loud. It was difficult to hold a conversation. I did not see a bathroom. Ordering process: After seating you wait for a little bit for them to bring small water cups and a QR menu with a table number and a set of rules. They do not have a physical menu, you must use your phone to order. Cell phone reception was dicey and took a long time to load. They have an interesting concept where you have a digital 'tab' open on their toast website. Unfortunately you must provide your full name, email and phone number. They have pour over drinks (note these can take 15-20 minutes), matcha, Hojicha and others. You may only order one drink per person at a time. They have a small snack menu with rotating foods. They use oat milk only. No substitutions allowed. After mobile ordering, drinks take 20-30 minutes as part of their take it slow vibe. Matcha $8 is from Paru tea and was very good. Hojicha $8 was too milky and didn't have a strong enough flavor. When you are done you walk to the register by the door and wait to be checked out. If they are making a drink you wait until they are finished. I wasn't really a fan. Staff were brusque. Music was too loud to converse.