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    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Colors on display

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

    4.3(75 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    It is hard not to miss these yellow buildings when driving down the I-5 in San Diego. I have a…read morepersonal connection to MCRD San Diego because I recently had two family members go through boot camp. I come from a military family and have always had a deep appreciation for our military. It is such an honor and special moment to attend graduation here after not seeing or talking to your loved one for three months. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego was built in 1919 and is located right next to San Diego International Airport (the other recruiting base is in Parris Island, South Carolina). MCRD is also home to a Drill Instructor's School and at times will house members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Thousands of Marine recruits are trained here each year. Those that enlist go through a thirteen-week training process in which the recruits are cut off from civilian world and must adapt to Marine Corps lifestyle. Towards the end of the training period, recruits are taken offsite for field training and must pass the 54-hour simulated combat exercise called the Crucible. After passing, they are officially Marines and can attend graduation. Even though it can be hard for a parent to let go of their child, they do some things for the parents to help with the detachment process. The recruits are not allowed to have cellphones or make contact with family, but they can write and receive letters. During boot camp, I always kept the training matrix hanging on my wall so that I would know what training exercise they were doing each week. They also have a Facebook group page where they will post photos of each company's training exercises. Graduation day is a special weekend when parents can have dinner at the Bay View Restaurant and meet their child's drill instructor. Then families are able to watch their new Marine march on the parade deck and see them for the first time. There is also a museum here at MCRD San Diego that focuses on the history of the Marine Corps. I enjoyed walking through it and checking out all of the different galleries and exhibits.

    Save your hard-earned money and look elsewhere…read more This place is advertised as "Base Lodging," but that's misleading--it's essentially two barracks rooms awkwardly connected. The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by dirt and sticky surfaces that made it clear cleanliness was not a priority. Everything in the room looked like it was trapped in 1985: a tiny, outdated TV, worn-out furniture, dingy carpets, and clocks that belong in a thrift store. There were exactly two USB ports in the room, and unsurprisingly, neither of them worked. If you're expecting modern amenities, you'll be sorely disappointed. Housekeeping? More like no-keeping. The civilian cleaning staff barely did anything. The shower was a disaster--the head was sticky, and there were long black hairs stuck to the ceiling and tiles, a surefire sign of carelessness. The toilet seal was leaking, adding to the room's overall neglected condition. The courtyards added to the experience, and not in a good way. You see, Marines frequent the area, and let's just say they don't keep it quiet. My nights were filled with the sounds of Marines doing Marine things--talking, singing, taking loud bathroom trips, and other shenanigans that echoed through the night. The thin walls made it impossible to escape the noise. If you want rest, peace, or even basic comfort, go somewhere else. This place doesn't provide it, and the experience left me frustrated and sleep-deprived. There are far better places to spend your money and actually feel like you're getting what you pay for.

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    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - May 8th 1987 Platoon 2023

    May 8th 1987 Platoon 2023

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Your father's father's chair

    Your father's father's chair

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

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    Caltrans District 11 Office - First office was one of  the smallest to have a large office building that handles the many riggers of California.

    Caltrans District 11 Office

    2.8(13 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    There have been so many events that have helped with the growth and the development of San Diego…read moreand the major roadways and the large freeways that keep California running smoothly each and every day. The one group had helped with the National Bike To Workl Day the many people using bike reducing and the traffic which the many freeways do0 clog up in the mornings. The one company that oversees many areas of the state and the construction of the many express routes and the new freeways that will be connecting with the San Diego International Airport making transportation easier and faster. For many which have seen the many workers that take to the Highways and the expressways that oversee and the control center watches from the toll roads and the cameras along the way keeping the many areas of San Diegos freeways running smoothly and on time. The main Company that has been on the forefront of the transportation and the freeways is the Office of Caltrans on Taylor Street directed located over near the Old Town State Park they have so many workers that go at the many hours of the day and night to fix and improve the many areas of the Highways. When you drive is to slow down and obey the signs the many workers, they do work on the open areas and those that are right near the off ramps and the middle parts of the freeway. Caltrans is one company that has been on the front lines of doing many things to help the environment reducing the traffic introducing the bike to workday that is one of the best programs to see people on bikes instead of driving. The partnership they have with the State of Calif they have so many works in motion and the development of bus lanes and the express stations for people to use which are located at the many areas of city streets that go over the freeways express terminals were built so that people could use the buses on the city streets and still get to the express lanes. With the large Caltrans Building that is located over near the State Park with access to the many areas of the Bay Area near Mission Bay. With the Leadership of Caltrans and the MTS and San Dag none of the many transportation trains and the Trolley developments that have worked alongside with the freeways the trains and trolleys will be taking the stress off the freeways. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer from the many travels that I have taken many times you may see the Caltrans works and the technicians which oversee and ones that come on the rainy days to the Nothern parts of California to make sure that travel and the many roadways are kept safe and repaired. To keep in mind is that when you drive is to slow down and follow the road signs Caltrans are on the job.

    I have to stop and say this is the most ADA compliant bathroom I have ever seen. Thank you…read more (With the legal secretary permission I took photos.)

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    Caltrans District 11 Office - From the front steps to the main sidewalk when bike to work day was introduced they had so many that came to companies on bikes.

    From the front steps to the main sidewalk when bike to work day was introduced they had so many that came to companies on bikes.

    Caltrans District 11 Office - From the size you can see so much and the many operations that go on inside they are the ones that keep California moving.

    From the size you can see so much and the many operations that go on inside they are the ones that keep California moving.

    Caltrans District 11 Office - From the first office this is the one sign that you saw you have found the main office of Caltrans and the greatest workers.

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    From the first office this is the one sign that you saw you have found the main office of Caltrans and the greatest workers.

    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Día de los Muertos

    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

    4.1(583 reviews)
    1.1 miOld Town

    There is paid parking, but there's also plenty of free street parking around if you search for it…read moreand keep in mind for the signs that are posted around. It's a must stop if you're in San Diego and it's worth a visit too, even if you're not planning on paying for any of the tours or the tourist spots. Lots of historical architecture, including authentic adobe buildings, statues, signs, and themed shops and such. Each time I've gone here it's been lively, especially so during the holiday season with the decor and the live music playing in the main central square. Lots of photo opportunities and shops and such to peruse and look around. Easy to grab souvenirs here as well and depending on what you're looking for, there may be more than one shop offering it (cultural souvenirs and pieces). Great to shop for outdoor garden decor (little statues and wind chimes) too. There's also toy stores, a hot sauce store, a "Chinese" themed store which is quite funny to visit, and lots of spots to grab food too, sit down and dine in or casual take out. I personally like the churro and champurrado place when it's open. There's a couple restrooms here too, but can get crowded and a bit gross with the large volume of people visiting. Free house museums for self tours where you just walk through and read the little signs that they have, and sometimes there's historical actors as well, which is always a treat.

    I went around this place before heading back to Los Angeles. So many historical buildings…read more Unfortunately, most of them were closed. I only was able to get inside the cigar shop. I've seen some employees wearing costumes from this era. I wanted a picture with them but they were walking in a hurry so I wasn't able to stop any of them. I'd like to visit again and see the other buildings. Hopefully, they'll be open the next time I visit.

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    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Haunted house

    Haunted house

    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Flag Pole with American and Mexican Flags

    Flag Pole with American and Mexican Flags

    Old Town San Diego State Historic Park - Tinsmith

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    Heritage Park Victorian Village - Temple Beth Israel at Heritage County Park. June 2023

    Heritage Park Victorian Village

    3.6(13 reviews)
    0.8 miOld Town

    There are a selection of beautiful old houses and a temple that you can peruse and take photos of…read more Nestled up behind old town across from the Mormon battalion building. Free parking in a small lot, I think it has a tine limit though. There is plenty of free parking on the street, just make sure you turn your wheels toward the curb or you will get a ticket. The Park is small but well maintained. Meticulously manicured landscaping. Ranger on site. Restrooms are very nicely maintained but only open limited hours. At least you don't have to walk over to old town. I got to enjoy it on a nice spring Saturday morning. Enjoy the photos.

    One park that has the feel of the old San Diego the early days was the times of the gas lampsbthat…read morewere lit at the sun rise from the lamp lighters that walked through the city. Hwritage Park is the one placebthat when you walk the cobble stone the old designs of the house showed the early designs of the Victorian designs of early San Diego. My day to the Sate Park going through seeing tge many of the many old houses to the Stable you see when you walk in the town that was one of the largest in coach and wagons. Wirh the Victorian Village the houses tell of the many people that have lived in the houses many of the houses have been here in early years of the 1900 and the pre 1900s when the city had the sounds of wagons. Victorian Village set on the hillside to where you drive into the back of the the street that goes past the Victorian Village. The grand views from the from the houses you can see out over the valley the view of the bay the ships would dock and unload the supllies of imports brought to the city.. Sitting near the Temple Beth Israel one of the many first temples that held tbe wood work designs showing the early work of early America. The Victorian Village gives you the first hand experiencevfor the Victorian Village is the homes of businessnlman and the first sherrifs of the town to home of the first mayor. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer the Victorian Village is obebtgat explains such a great histoty and the start of the bayside and city tgat was the business center of San Diego.

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    Heritage Park Victorian Village - Senlis Cottage at Heritage County Park. June 2023

    Senlis Cottage at Heritage County Park. June 2023

    Heritage Park Victorian Village - Christian House at Heritage County Park. June 2023

    Christian House at Heritage County Park. June 2023

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