I really enjoyed working at BLOC 2 days a week for the last 6 months during COVID. It was a clean,…read morequiet space that made me feel comfortably safe even during this scary time. It is in a beautiful location and affordable compared to a lot of other spaces I checked out. Morgan is the best if you need any support while you work there.

Being in Bloc was my first experience in a co-working space, and I was really impressed with it…read moreall: the light, updated style and design of the space; the wonderful reception and service received; the cold brew coffee from Lofty Coffee on tap upstairs; the fact that there IS an upstairs. The first day that I was working out of Bloc, my coworker and I arrived a little bit early, but the lovely lady working the front desk let us in, offered us coffee and other things to drink and let us go enjoy the sun on the back patio while the space got cleared up. The patio is quaint, but wonderful for its purpose, with a small table, a long bench with cushions and both covered and uncovered portions. When we went back in, armed with Lofty's cold brew, we were led to our board room, which was straight across the space, when coming in from the front door. It was, again, light and updated with comfortable and functional furniture, with a cute lil' plant sat right in the middle of the table (he was my buddy). We had a tv screen to play any presentations we wanted to, a whiteboard and an assortment of coloured markers and, most importantly, had adequate outlets for everything we needed. Awesome room!! Over the course of two days, a lot of great work got done in there! Additionally, the location in Solana Beach was awesome. I don't know too much about the overall area, but I do know that we were right down the street from Pizza Port, which was a-okay with me!

I moved out of a second-floor studio at Solana Mar Apartments…read more What I Liked - Beautiful Grounds: The landscaping is lush and well-maintained, perfect for evening strolls or a quick outdoor break. - Well-Equipped Gym: The workout room is bright, spacious, and equipped with all the essential machines and free weights. - Modern Apartment Layout: The units themselves have a clean, contemporary design with ample natural light. - Great location: The beach is a 15-20 minute walk or short drive away. Additionally, numerous lovely shops (Sprouts, Starbucks, Marshalls, etc.) and the famous Cedros District are a 5-minute drive or a pleasant stroll away. What Needs Improvement - Thin Floors & Walls: Noise carries easily between units. Even normal footfalls or a dog's soft bark seem amplified in neighboring apartments. - Neighbor Harassment: My downstairs neighbor repeatedly filed complaints about "excessive noise" despite my walking normally (I can't float). I was issued written warnings without the opportunity to explain, which ultimately forced me to relocate. - Unreliable Pool Heat: The pool's heat pump was broken for nearly a year, so unless you enjoy "cold plunges," skip the pool. - Management and Billing Issues: The front office misquoted my move-out date, resulting in an extra $500 charge. Responses were slow, and I felt my concerns weren't taken seriously. Bottom Line Solana Mar shines in aesthetics and amenities, but the thin construction and inconsistent management practices make living here more stressful than enjoyable. If you're seeking a quiet, hassle-free home, you may want to look elsewhere, especially if you have a pet or value clear communication from the leasing staff.

I would advise not to apply here…read more The leasing office reached out to me about an upcoming unit, but after I paid the $60 application fee and submitted my materials, there was no urgency or timely follow-up on their end. I had to chase down info needed to move my application forward. * The online portal is outdated and lacks user transparency. * Deposits are via check only. If you are not local to drop off a check, the 'bill pay' check takes 5-7 days but leasing only gives you 72 hrs for deposit refund. * No initial disclosure of the third-party screening company used during the application process, making it difficult to follow up directly. * Most professional complexes automatically send screening report details via the portal or email. Here, I had to ask separately for the screening company name and report---3 times before I actually got it. * Poor follow-up to my unanswered calls with unclear application timeline made it difficult to know what was happening, creating unnecessary delays and uncertainty. * At one point, I called the office and got no answer -- but then received a vague reply to my email shortly after, which felt inconsistent. I was able to get clarified: * Utility charges (water, sewer, trash) are split among residents, and there is no clear breakdown of usage--meaning residents could be overpaying regardless of personal usage. Red flags all around.

We lived here twice we liked it so much. The Crest attracts great people and you can't beat the…read morelocation and value for oceanfront with a pool and a community. The staff and maintenance team are very responsive and friendly. We will never forget the memories we made at The Crest!

Pacific Crest is one of the Jewels of Encinitas for affordable living in an incrdeble location…read moreon the cliff just North of Swamis. The Pool is out of this world with white water views expanding out to the horizon for incredible sunsets daily. It is very quit and peaceful. Walking distance just blocks to the many shops and restaurants downtown. a great place to live

Gosh I really love this place and so glad I stopped in today before run club…read more They have all sorts of fun items in here and I wanted to buy the entire store. Some really fun books about places to travel to. I saw a nice tequila and mezcal cocktail recipes book and flipped thru that. They have very cute hair barrettes in fish shapes, cute little coin purses and all sorts of unique items for your everyday use or as gifts to others. I also spied a few Banksy books and will look into them more and purchase some of the more recent collections of Banksy's. They also have a bunch of women's toiletries items and everything smelled lovely. A lot of imported products from Europe and other places. They also have a great card section up front so get that nice special occasion card for friend or family. I am definitely coming back and will give myself more time to browse so I can buy a few items to enjoy!

Super cute and fun store!…read more They have super unique items with all different art styles. This is a GREAT place to get a nice gift for someone (their card selection is great too)! This is definitely a good place geared for someone looking for a unique trinket or someone who like interior design. It is also just fun to window shop here. I will say the items are a bit pricey but it seems like the cost reflect the quality of the items and the uniqueness as well.

I had an awesome experience with Ocean Crest apartments. From the beginning, the staff was very…read morefriendly and helpful. Huge shout out to James, Thank you for your service.

Huge Shout Out to Mike and James for helping our family get settled into our new apartment! We've…read morehad a couple things that needed some attention in our apartment and he has been able to fix any issue same day as requested! He is extremely polite, helpful, and very communicative. Thank you very much Mike! Huge thank you to James as well for your kindness, care, and quick response to anything that comes up!

Westmont of Encinitas is a beautiful community with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every time…read moreI've visited, I've been impressed by how friendly and kind the staff is. It's clear they care about creating a positive environment for the residents, and everyone has always made me feel welcome. It's a lovely community, and I always enjoy my visits.

Our mother arrived at Westmont after it was deemed unsafe for her to continue to live alone since…read moregoing through some serious health issues. We were hopeful it would be a good fit and after almost a month, Westmont surprised us by exceeding our expectations. The health and resident providers are caring and incredible. Concerns are addressed immediately. Donelle the executive director,and the entire Westmont team- especially Stephanie -have provided the highest level of customer service to both the resident and their families. So far, Mom says the dining room produces tasty and nutritious meals. The dining staff tries hard to please. The common areas are lovely and always clean. The hallways smell great and fresh on our regular visits. However, the best part for our mom is the combination and superior quality of the resident activities. This combined with the Westmont community have made a tremendous difference in keeping Mom engaged and busy. We didn't realize how much mom needed this aspect. Living here seems to have cured her loneliness that had crept in the past year and that she tried to hide from us. She continues to be very involved with her family, but now she has the much needed social connections without the increasingly strenuous effort it took on her part when she lived alone. Live music, field trips, holiday celebrations, current events -wow! Lots going on...Every. Single. Day. Fellow residents have welcomed her and the staff encourages interactions. When she tires, mom retreats to her very well-appointed apartment. It's remarkable to us how quickly Mom began thriving here. The impressive Westmont team have been the answer to our prayers after a very trying time spent in the hospital and skilled nursing. Our family is extremely grateful.

Edit: it's interesting the company comments on this post, but doesn't take the time to reach out to…read moreme personally. I was so interested in living here and someone from their team called me to let me know they had a unit available. I was very excited and asked the person to tour. They tried to get me to sign a lease without viewing the apartment (sketchy). I told them I would need a few pictures and videos. They agreed and told me they'd hold the apartment until end of the day and send photos as well. Never heard back! I even followed up with the management letting them know no one got back and guess what? No one got back! Unprofessional.

Isaac took my request to tour the apartment complex on short notice and was incredibly helpful in…read moreanswering questions I had. Beautiful community and hopeful a unit will open up soon.

My wife and I lived at Los Arboles Apartments for 4 wonderful years, and our experience was truly…read moreexceptional. Mike, the property manager, consistently went above and beyond - his genuine care for the community and commitment to maintaining the property was evident every day. Virna and Courtney were always on hand and happy to help with any issue, making residents feel supported and valued. The maintenance team--Marco, Rigo, and Zenon--worked hard to keep the grounds immaculate; the grills and pool area were always spotlessly clean. Jennifer Athens, the owner, clearly cares deeply about making Los Arboles a desirable place to live. Under her oversight, the property has seen amazing renovations. The entire exterior has been repainted and updated, making the building much more inviting, and the new business center overlooking the ocean offers a fantastic quiet space to work. The upgraded grounds, new dog park, and well-maintained pool and jacuzzi further enhance the community feel. We are very sad to be moving out as our family is growing, but we will always cherish our time here. We look forward to stopping by and saying hello whenever we return to the neighborhood!

If you're looking for an apartment complex that has excellent on-site management, first class…read moreowners, overnight security, a large (comparatively speaking) living space, a nice big and always clean pool, a hot tub, underground parking, a social room, a gym and very friendly neighbors, all in a very peaceful, quite environment... This is your next home. And that's just the apt. complex! You're literally a block away from the bluffs that overlook one of the finest beaches in the state (see photo). Del Mar is an amazing neighborhood, that truly caters to people who enjoy leading an active, healthy lifestyle (No Smokers!!). Truly paradise. I've called Los Arboles apartments home for well over 15-years. As I joke with the manager or owner, passing by their office, on my way to a daily beach run - "Southern California's finest beach resort; Los Arboles apartments!"

Greg Miller is an amazing asset to Solana Highlands apartments. He can fix anything and he's always…read moresmiling and friendly. I always feel like he's completely happy to help with anything. He went above and beyond on Tuesday Jan 17, 2023. I had been away and my car battery was dead. He got his truck, we borrowed some cables from Cody (also a great guy) and he jumped my car for me in about 5 seconds flat. He saved my day, was fully happy to do it and any company should have a guy like him. I hope they are paying him a good salary because that is how you get great loyalty from your employees.

Do not rent from this place, when I moved in the floors were filthy the garbage disposal was broken…read moreand the place was infested with fruit flies. I notified management they failed to fix anything. They also repeatedly shit off water for over 24 hours with no notice. AVOID SOLANA HIGHLANDS AT ALL COSTS

West Coast Deck did an absolutely phenomenal job on our replacement deck and railing project!…read more After several years of renting our house, we were addressing several items with deferred maintenance around the property when severe rot was discovered on a deck that's above a room. The rot had thoroughly permeated a set of facia boards that encircle the room, which juts out from the main house. The contractor we were working with said he doesn't work on projects with rot. I checked with our pest company, and they said they're not the best fit for the project, because in addition to replacing the rotted wood, the deck should be refinished/resealed as well, and ideally one company should do the entire project together. I called around and found it surprisingly difficult to find a company that does this type of work (without a 2+ month lead time). On one call, the company owner recommended West Coast Deck and said "they are one of the few companies I would trust to work on my own house." I reached out to them and talked to the owner Jameson, who visited the property in less than a day. He informed me about what a proper fix would require, which felt accurate given that 25+ years had passed since any meaningful work had been done to that part of the house, which gets constant exposure to sea air given its relative proximity to the ocean. When I agreed to work with West Coast Deck, I asked if they could prioritize our work given that we were hustling to prepare the house for rental. Jameson moved some of his crew around to accommodate our timeline, which was greatly appreciated! They started work shortly after we signed the contract. When the project got underway, I got a detailed timeline, followed by daily photo and video updates of the work, posted to a project management site. Given that I'm not in the area, this kind of transparency was incredibly helpful to track progress and ask questions along the way. I was shown the materials they were using and the various steps they were taking throughout the effort to fix the issue and properly refinish and seal the deck and then build the new railing. In the end, his crew did a stellar, first-rate job, which is shown in the photos. (The railing was painted just after these photos were taken.) The project was completed on time and on budget. I highly recommend this company for this type of work!

I reached out to Jameson for a consultation and proposal on a very complex poolside deck project in…read morethe Hollywood Hills. We are doing a full remodel of the existing pool, deck, outdoor kitchen, and outdoor living area. The entire structure needs to be replaced due to code issues, long term wood deterioration, and insect damage. After speaking with several industry contacts and asking who they would trust in Southern California for highly complex projects, multiple people pointed us toward West Coast Deck, which ultimately led us to Jameson and his team. This project involves challenging engineering, hillside caisson work, fire considerations, and structural conditions that many contractors are not equipped to handle. The scope includes steel framing, AZEK PVC decking, glass railing systems, an integrated patio cover, and significant structural concrete work. Jameson and his team were able to quickly identify the key challenges, explain what needed to be addressed, and help us think through viable solutions and a clear work plan for the site. If you are considering a complex hillside or poolside project, I would feel very comfortable recommending this team.