The Central Library has easily become one of my favorite libraries to visit. I don't get down here…read moreoften since I don't live nearby, but every time I do, I make a beeline for the ninth floor. It's an incredible space dedicated to genealogy and history, making it the perfect place to dive into family research. This visit was especially meaningful because I brought family members who were visiting from out of town. As we prepare for an upcoming family reunion while also grieving the recent loss of a loved one, we were able to uncover photographs of family members we had never seen before. It was an emotional and unforgettable experience that made our visit truly special. One of the best features is that the library offers free access to genealogy resources like Ancestry Library Edition and other historical databases that have helped me piece together my family's story. I also recently learned that every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., volunteer genealogy specialists are available to help the public--for free! I'll definitely be returning during those hours because researching family history often feels like peeling back the layers of an onion. Every discovery leads to another story waiting to be told. The only downside is the parking. The library offers two hours of free covered parking, which sounds generous until you get immersed in research. Time flies when you're digging through historical records, and two hours disappears quickly. If possible, I'd recommend taking the trolley to avoid having to move your car or pay expensive parking fees--especially considering the library is just a short walk from Petco Park. You can also opt to take your car out every 2 hours ans re-park in the garage.... Ijs One thing to keep in mind is that on Padres game days, the library parking garage may close early to accommodate game-day parking. While I understand why they do it, it can be frustrating if you're planning a long research session. Overall, I highly recommend this library. Whether you're researching your family tree, looking for a peaceful place to study, or simply wanting a quiet escape from the city, the ninth floor is an absolute treasure. It's one of San Diego's best-kept secrets, and if you haven't experienced it yet, you're missing out. As always... you can thank me later.

Mmmmm... Gotham Library just ain't the vibe. I tried though…read more Also? What is up with the weird creepy bathroom doors? Definitely reconsider that, ESPECIALLY considering the location and it being a public place... Who in the world thought that design made sense? I apologize, just felt that needed to be said and I am probably not the first or the last.

There's a lot of Supercharger stalls to choose from. A little tricky to find the location. It's…read morebehind Bloomies in Fashion Valley Mall. I came around 7 pm.

As great of a location as it gets. Attached to a mall, tons of chargers, and lots to do. Grab…read morelunch, shop, get coffee.

Edward stopped by my office in La Mesa! He was very informative and gave me pricing to install my…read moreLucid Charger. Unfortunately the office doesn't have enough power for my 80amp charger and would only run about 40 amps, but he gave me a less expensive option to install at my house. However, I'm waiting to obtain a different location for our office soon as it's a company vehicle and will definitely be calling him to install once we obtain the new office. Super professional and knowledgeable. Thank you! Hopefully I'll be giving you a call sooner than later

Stellar experience dealing with Edward. Edward is a true professional with an abundance of…read moreknowledge about everything electric. He completed a very clean and professional install of my 100 amp EV charger utilizing the best materials available and handled the permits for the city. All completed in a timely manner. I would absolutely definitely recommend this company for any of your electrical needs. Easily the Best in San Diego County !!!!!!!

They recently redid the Science Center and it's SO much better! The new layout is more open, and…read morethere's even a free section with fun hands-on activities like the gravity ball spinner and a huge air-powered ball wall. The kids' area got a major upgrade. My 3-year-old spent hours in the building section using real power drills, screws, and hammers! There are also flying-machine activities, a ball pit, building stations, and a toddler area with a pretend grocery store and little city. I do wish some of the building activities had better instructions. Tickets are a little pricey, but CalFresh/WIC admission is only $4 per person, which makes it a fantastic affordable outing for families. Huge improvement overall!

Impressive tech, but proceed with caution for 3-hour feature films!…read more We were super excited to see The Odyssey here for our very first IMAX experience after waiting two weeks for our date! Having already seen the movie twice in a standard theater, we were curious to see how it translated to the Heikoff Giant Dome. Here is the full breakdown of how it works and what to expect: Essential Tips & Logistics for 6:30 PM Box Office Movies: Tickets & Arrival: You MUST buy tickets online in advance. The Science Center itself closes to the public at 5:00 PM, but line up outside around 5:00 PM--the queue fills up fast between 5:00-5:30 PM! Door Opening & Entry: Doors open at 6:00 PM sharp. Once tickets are scanned, you'll enter a second line inside. Members and ADA guests get priority boarding around 6:25 PM, followed by General Admission. Pro-Tip for Groups: Seating is first-come, first-served. It was literally a stampede when doors opened! Have one person hold your spot in the inside queue while another uses the restroom or hits concessions. Concessions: Everything is prepackaged (bags of popcorn, candy, canned sodas/water). No fresh movie-theater popcorn or fountain drinks, but fine for a quick snack. Seats & Seating Placement: Aim as high up and toward the center as possible! We sat in the lower half of the upper section. The seats are clean, comfortable, and feel brand new, but they do not recline. Staring up at the dome for nearly 3 hours caused some serious neck strain. Also, watch out for the glass balcony railings in the upper section, which can partially cut into your sightline. The Film Experience: The sound system is fantastic and the theater itself is spotless, but for a fast-paced action movie like The Odyssey, the dome format just didn't work for us. Being that close made it feel like watching a screen two feet from your face--fight scenes became a blur, and the dome curved the edges of the picture (buildings and straight objects looked noticeably warped/distorted). It felt a bit like looking through a fishbowl. Overall Verdict: No knock at all on the staff, Fleet Science Center, or the incredible tech--for documentary shorts or environmental films, this dome is probably mind-blowing. But for long feature films with heavy action, it didn't add to the movie and was a bit overwhelming. Glad we experienced it, but we'll stick to traditional theaters for feature films in the future! P.S. / Note for Fleet Science Center Management & Staff: I know queuing outside can be tricky to manage, but I wanted to share an observation in case it helps improve the queue process. We arrived around 5:10 PM and were about 10th in line outside. However, the group of 2 people right in front of us gradually grew to 12 as more of their party arrived over the next hour, and another pair grew to 8. By the time the doors opened at 6:00 PM, our spot in line effectively jumped from 10th to around 25th. While holding places for late arrivals is understandable to a degree, seeing groups multiply like that can feel a bit unfair to those who stood outside early. Some retail stores and venues (like those in Hawaii) handle this by handing out numbered queue cards or tokens per person as they join the line, preventing late-arriving party members from jumping ahead of early arrivers. Just a thought for future popular feature film screenings!

It lives up to its name and this hotel is an icon. It's beautiful, massive, and a landmark. The…read moreamenities are amazing and the staff are great. The availability of several restaurants for different palates for different ages is a big plus. We tried Serea and it didn't fail. The service was excellent and the food was really good, fresh fish was super tasty, no fishy taste. We had gelato and it was soft and creamy, tasty! The availability of a smoothie trailer was a big plus? It was so healthy and the servings were huge. This hotel has many places to sit and enjoy the ocean view. The proximity to yhe beach was also a good good perk! All in all, a wonderful experience. We spent the whole weekend here, didn't leave the hotel as there was plenty to do. Great place to take the family for a nice, beach vacation!!! I couldn't give it a five star as there was some area that looked old to guess it's part of the charm of this hotel.

The main building is absolutely stunning. However, that's where it ends. The room we had was just…read morelike any other mid tier hotel room. For the inflated price we were disappointed. No iron in the room, the bathroom configuration was awkward. The restaurant and bar options are overpriced and the quality of the food and service are mediocre at best. We found much better dining options away from the del campus. I wouldn't recommend staying here for the price. If we return, we will be pursuing other options. (Airbnb or VRBO)

Read all the low reviews before coming here. You have to pay to enter the parking lot on top of…read morepaying for charging. Upon arriving the gate is closed and you need to pull up to activate it to open. Then there's a machine to get a ticket or use your credit card. $10 to enter. We rang the button and asked the worker, were just trying to charge the car. The worker said you'd be refunded on exit if you use the same credit card to exit and the charging was free...that didn't sound right but we thought ok we'll use the same card to exit. WRONG. We were charged $8 to exit the parking lot. Also this location took forever to charge. It's a slower charge, you have to pay to enter. Not worth it all all, drive further for a charge.

I wasn't able to charge it, so please don't waste your time. You'd be better off going to a regular…read moreSupercharger.

Be forewarned if you own an EV ChargePoint provides a home charger you may want to stir clear of…read more I own their home charger which worked well for only a few months then lost its ability to connect to my wifi. It will still charge my car, but all the record logging and other intelligent features promised are lost. I've been in touch with their support group but that has only been weeks of dragging things out and promises that have yet to be fulfilled. They have been a company that has a warranty they will not honor. They have promised a replacement but have yet to get that done.

SDGE is a monopoly scam that inflates EV charging prices. Avoid these because they're manipulated…read moreby SDGE and you will pay four times the price of other private EV chargers.