It's quick and fun. Actually 111 Steps. Nothing crazy but if you're in the area. La Mesa has…read moremore but this is just off the freeway.

Challenging and it's definitely steep. As 68 years old, this is doable. Slow & steady. 02Sept24read more

So fun. I love local quirky things like this. My wife and daughter have traversed the intersection…read moreand are taking photos. lol

OK... I drove by The Lips yesterday and noticed that the weeds are starting to grow in front,…read moreblocking the view. Lip Lovers, Inc. needs to get out there and do some tidying up! Also, Abigail N. mentioned that the gift shop is not open - that needs to change. Come on, folks, let's not neglect this regional treasure!

Overall, the pizza was decent. It was ready at the promised time and reasonably priced…read more The crust was thin, crispy, and delicious, just how I like it. It had less cheese and was heavier on the sauce, which I personally don't like too much sauce. The right side was well done, but the left side was supposed to have mushrooms. It seemed like they might have been out of fresh mushrooms, because there were only a few small black pieces. I ended up removing them since they tasted burnt and unpleasant. If I ever return, I would definitely not order mushroom pizza which is my most favorite one.

On the hunt for a good pizza place , I was happy . The garlic knots were baked perfectly with a…read morenice golden brown shade, the marinara sauce was fresh which made me want to eat it all myself and not share . The Greek salad was good but a little small for the price, and I'm not usually a ranch girl but the ranch it came with was really good. The pizza was super fresh, very eye appealing and good. I really appreciate it restaurant secure and properly seal the goods . I will definitelv be back again.

The best lights of the year!!! And for such a great cause..... we make this a tradition every…read moreholiday season,because it's so close we go a bunch of times!!! Don't miss out!

I hope no one wants to behead me for giving 4 stars...it's just, BELARDO LIGHTS was on the top 10…read morebest lights in San Diego list and for anyone to drive across San Diego 15-20+ miles for what they think they will be getting, is just kind of a slap in the face as the name can be slightly deceiving...it is not your typical "neighborhood" light show - think candy cane lane, pepper drive, merry-tage etc.... All I am saying is, if your family hops in SUV to drive all the way across town, just make sure you understand it is ONE house, (1), singular..not plural. PERIOD. Just ONE house that does lights. Now, that 1 house is an incredible sight to see, as you can tell from the photos and videos posted online and on yelp. They support a wonderful cause, we donated in the cute donation box set up in the front - the music is wonderful, the lighting goes perfectly - it is a synchronized light show - I mean, they did it right.... I just wanted to clarify for anyone that turns right on BELARDO and thinks...why are none of these houses lit up, why is it so dark, why does no one have lights...well...ya gotta keep on driving until ya get to the one house. Perhaps change the name to BELARDO HOME or HOME ON BELARDO or Belardo light show. That's all, carry on. xoxo

Could be the greatest city in the world IF:…read more 1. Gillespie Field blew up 2. The sherrifs stopped acting like John Wayne 3. It wasn't so dang hot all the time I recently bought my first home here after living in downtown San Diego for some 6 years. I gave up the fun night-time activities and coastal access to become a home owner. All in all there are a lot of plusses in Santee: Restaurants Galore Shopping Galore Clean-Cut Neighborhoods (most areas) Recreational Activities Fishing/Hiking/Camping Outdoors Activities Ease of Access to everything 18 minutes to Downtown. Trolley Access Multiple Freeway Accesses Sports Leagues/Teams Tons of Schools Friendly/Down to Earth People The BAD: Gillespie Field is a damn nightmare. LOUD Buzzer planes all hours of the day. Low Flying Sherrif's helicopters and News Helicopters weird hours in the night. It is a complete noise nuisance and is making me very aggitated and stressed out. Also, it gets Very hot here. Even though it's less than 18 minutes to Downtown SD, it gets some 10 degrees warmer, and there are never clouds here (nice, but makes everything so hot with sun beating down all day). All in all I'm thrilled to own a home in California and live in a mostly classy town, but wish someone would destroy Gillespie Field or enforce their noise abadement rules and make sure the air traffic is not out of control, and make it more active over NON residential areas!!!

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.

The food was ridiculously outstanding! I never eat until my stomach hurts-today I did just that! My…read more7 year old ate 3 slices of pizza because it was so good and his stomach is so full! It was that good! Be careful or you'll fall into gluttony like we did! My husband did the same. He's a heavyweight athlete so for him it's ok! :) Having amazing food is one thing but when you have superior service too-chefs kiss!! Brenden was our server let me tell you this kid knows the menu like the back of his hand. He makes amazing suggestions and so attentive as are his counterparts. He was helping a big party but it felt like he was just taking care of us. His counterparts were amazing as well and not to take away from them but Kira was top notch. She stepped in when Brenden was with his large party-honestly she didn't have to but it sure made us feel like VIPS. One million percent recommend this cute Italian Gem that makes you forget you're in the middle of a busy intersection of El Cajon!

Hey dudes, Captain 619 here, just cruisin' in to share my experience at Marechiaro's Italian…read moreRestaurant. So, this was our first time paddlin' in, and the place was packed with people--always a good sign, right? But, bro, the food? It didn't quite catch the wave for me. I went for the lasagna, and man, the portion was smaller than I hoped for. My wife went with the chicken Parmesan, but the chicken was kinda chewy, like it got tossed around in the surf a bit too long. And the bread? A little dry, like it needed a splash of ocean water to bring it back to life. First impression? Just average, my friends. I was really hoping for an epic Italian feast, but it felt more like a small ripple than a big wave. I'll give it a three for the vibe and the crowd, but the chow just didn't hang ten for us. Catch you on the next wave! Captain 619

Omar was great ! Easy to find and his English is awesome. Took us to Playa Nuevo and picked us up…read moreonce we were ready.

I took this tour because of the high rating and I'm glad I did. My guide was Miguel and he did a…read moregreat job helping me get the full Tijuana experience. Tijuana is very beautiful and full of culture and great food. Miguel went out of his way to make it a great experience.

The entire experience here was exquisite! I just wish we had gotten there earlier to explore some…read moremore. We paid for parking right in front of the Spanish Art Village and paid $10 for 4 hours. Spanish Art Village was beautiful. If you buy something, it goes directly to the artist whose studio you're in. The artists were sitting quietly and would talk to you about their art pieces and tell you a little about themselves. Everything in there was so cool. I was especially intrigued by the artist in Studio 21, he had these incredible three part paintings he does by hand and I've never felt so much emotion before by an art piece. I really wish I had the money for them because I really would've taken them home with me ;( The botanical building was stunning, it wasn't as big as I thought it would be but definitely beautiful! We also ended up visiting the Timken Art museum and the PostSecrets and Cannibalism exhibits within the last 15 minutes of them being open. Wish we got there earlier so we didn't have to speed through them, but staff was still really nice and everything was so interesting to look at! We went to Panama 66 for a quick drink and bite afterward. We didn't even get to explore the rest of it because the entire park is so expansive, but we will definitely be coming back to visit the rest. It's definitely a must for tourists, but I just know I'd be here every day lying in the grass and reading if I lived here!

Word to the wise, do your research and know where you're going beforehand. Unfortunately we just…read moredecided to come spur of the moment and didn't really know what we were doing. So apparently there are a lot of parking lots which are not free, $10 unless you're a native and have a pass. We found one lot, called lower inspiration that's free for 3 hours. Also, we didn't realize how big that place is, with so much to see! There are museums, places to eat, the zoo, a playground for kids and I'm sure so much more. The museums are not free, they do sell passes or individual tickets. It's a nice place to spend a day or even a few hours.

Always such a great tradition visiting this area! The houses…read moreare beautifully decorated, the themes are amazing, and my kids always love it! So many houses/families even sell snacks and drinks to take for the trip around the neighborhood! This year we were really looking forward to the man who makes cotton candy in his driveway, and yet again, he did not disappoint! We loved it! There's a house that sells a whole menu of items, from hot food to baked goods, which is So nice! The time and dedication this community puts into Christmas Card Lane is fabulous. It's a must see, in my opinion.

We recently visited Christmas Card Ln. in Rancho Peñasquitos after hearing about its festive light…read moredisplay. While it was a nice experience, it felt a bit underwhelming compared to other displays we've seen. Not every house participated, and the ones that did featured fairly standard Christmas lighting, with a few exceptions. Came on a Friday evening. There was parking scattered. It was 1 mile walk with the loop and cut outs! That said, there were about 4-5 homes that truly stood out and went all out with their displays--those were stunning and definitely stole the show. The atmosphere was pleasant for a walk, and you could easily enjoy the entire display within an hour. Walking is definitely the way to go; driving doesn't provide the same immersive experience. A lovely bonus was the handful of homes selling hot cocoa, cookies, baked goods, coffee, and even pup cups for dogs! We enjoyed some hot chocolate and appreciated the sweet photo opportunities set up by a few houses. Overall, it was a fun evening, but compared to other areas, like the Scripps Ranch light display where every house participates with incredible themes, this felt quieter and less cohesive. However, we greatly appreciate the effort of those who did participate and enjoyed the festive spirit of the evening. A solid 4 stars!

There's a new weekly international market in town, and I have a weird feeling it might not last…read morelong. I went yesterday and saw about 20 vendors but less than 20 people attending. I had never heard of any of the food vendors, so I tried one randomly. I was able to get some sort of Mexican dish I've never tried for $3, which is a hell of a bargain for the amount of food that I got. I'll probably go back here semi-weekly to try new food vendors out. There are a few clothing/knick knack vendors, but nothing amazing. And a guy was playing guitar and singing when I stopped by. Could use a bit more press, but would be a nice addition to San Diego if it stayed.

This is such a fun fair! Delicious food and games for kids (and adults). Happy to have it in the…read moreneighborhood!!