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.

Out of all the superchargers this place is my fav. There are always chargers today I find myself…read morecoming after work. I like how its right next to the mall where I can get some snacks or drinks. 4pm was the perfect time over 4 empty chargers available that was a nice find.

I was super excited this location suddenly popped up when I needed to charge my car Tuesday, July…read more26, 2022. I also noticed then that the charging rates changed again making peak charges longer. There are surprisingly only 8 charging stations at this location in Las America's Outlet Mall located in the parking lot area directly across the street from Popeye's, Subway and T Mobile in the area situated between Bank of America and Achiote Restaurant, Nautica Kids, Columbia and Samsonite Stores. It is open 24 hours a day however, after the mall closes, entrance seems to be chained forcing you to drive thru the exit lane to charge. The charging stations are not labeled 1A-1H so if there is a problem with any of the chargers, it would be difficult to communicate & identify the particular station having an issue when being navigated to charge here. 6 of the charging stations are clumped very close together having patrons charge back to back with little space. The other two are separated with one handicap designated space directed across the street from Popeye's by the main Tesla white control box housing where the phone number is located to address issues however, it would be difficult to spot and see in the evening when dark. The number to call for any issues pertaining to these chargers is 1-877-798-3752. I hope they put in more charging stations at this location similar to Friars as time goes on. The rates here are $.27/kWh from 10pm-8am and doubles to $.54 from 8am-10pm. Overall, it's a GREAT place to charge close to US/Mexico Border surrounded by many shops and eateries to entertain you during your chargIng time!

Solid superchargers, the newer versions. Luckily there is plenty to do in the area so you don't…read morehave to wait in your car.

Great location with many Tesla Super Chargers. Was able to charge my Nissan Ariya here using a NACS…read moreadaptor that I own. There are places to eat in the shopping center including a coffee shop.

I decided to check out the Jackaloupe Artisan Faire on Liberty Station. Luckily, I found. Parking…read morebecause it was a madhouse for people as it always is on the weekends. This was a last-minute decision for me so I ended up going around. 12:30 which is the peak of people out and about . This is such a fun Faire to attend, but because of the relentless heat wave in San Diego, it was brutal walking around so needless to say I did not stay long. I did spend most of my time at the Butterfly Exhibit and why not? They are magical! I recommend this artisan faire, it not in extreme heat wave temps for August unless you go for a little while then leave. Bring your thermos full of ice water and dress cool!

One of my favorite places in San Diego. Even on it's busiest days, there's still plenty of areas to…read morewalk the pup, have a picnic or just sit down and enjoy beautiful area. Hungry? The public market has something for everyone. Having a bad day? Take a stroll by the water. Bored? Catch a movie at The Lot Need to do groceries? Trader Joe's and Vons are just a few steps away. This place really does have everything and that's why we continue to come back.

One of my favorite Westfield locations. It has an AMC, escape room, Round 1, Manna Korean BBQ and…read morea Red Robin!What else could you ask for besides that? Of course they have shopping and a food court as well.

I visited Plaza Bonita on an early evening after work. I was looking for Christmas gifts and…read moredecorations for my home. I loved that the mall was not very crowded and easy to navigate. The holiday decorations at the mall were pretty, well-lit, and simple. I feel like the simplicity made the decorations standout and gave them more taste. The Santa Claus station for photos was not packed at all nor did Santa have any customers; super surprising. The popular feature at this mall is the kids choo choo train that drives through the first floor of the mall. It runs about every 20 mins with so many little kid passengers. Overall, I recommend this indoor mall. The parking is not bad, parking is free, and the food court is constantly expanding. The vibe here was good on this visit. I found a lot of cool and unique gifts from the vendor kiosks in the middle of the 1st floor walkways in the mall. They are a great feature here.

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.

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)

Fun per usual. The all day food pass is good for all day dining and it only costs $50 bucks for…read morefood every 90minutes, with caveat that the food isn't the best (fried chicken, barbecue, fries, cupcakes, soda, etc. but it is a killer deal. Favorite ride was Atlantis. Favorite show was the orca show. It can get quite pricey with parking and everything. They have dog kennels for $25 for the whole day which is useful.

On September 14, 2026, I was visiting SeaWorld with my husband. While we were going through the…read moresecurity screening area, I witnessed a security employee, identified as Marcos Hernandez speaking to a previous customer in what I felt was an extremely disrespectful and inappropriate manner. He was yelling "with the bag!" When it was my boyfriend's turn to go through security, he proceeded through the metal detector as instructed. During the screening process, Marcos continued to speak to my husband in a disrespectful and confrontational manner. Yelling come on come on! I attempted to address the situation and communicate with him, but Marcos responded in a manner that I found completely unacceptable for someone working in a customer-facing position. At one point, Marcos stated words to the effect of "I don't give a f*"** you can speak with my manager she's right there, she just said i will talk to him and that was it'! I didn't feel supported at all! I also attempted to address the situation and was told that the matter could be reported. I felt that the employee's behavior was unprofessional, disrespectful, and inconsistent with the level of customer service I would expect from SeaWorld. I would never go back! He was disrespectful and confined to curse at me! When i asked him is that how you talk to your customers and he said "oh i was rude" and shrugged it off and said "ok" no apology for his behavior or nothing!

Arrived at 5:30 pm. Room wasn't ready. Told to wait, they will call us. Never called. We walk back…read moreabout 35 minutes later. They said our room is ready (thx for calling). Argument with staff about providing identification again to get our luggage and our room. We were patient until my wife started having a difficult time finding her ID and I finally said she just checked us in 30 minutes ago "you don't remember us"? Staff says I check in a lot of people I don't remember you. After a little bit more discussion, she says your luggage is right over there confirming she did remember us. A little bit more petty bickering from Marriott employees than I'm used to and reluctance and resistance to take accountability for not providing up to Marriott standard service she gives us our room. It's not the room that we paid for which was a Bay Harbor view not a pool view. We are too tired and in a little bit in a hurry now to get to our restaurant reservation for the night My wife turns on the bathwater and it's coming out brown I go to see staff again. They say that an engineer will come up. I'm thinking to myself how an engineer will fix this brown water coming out of the tap. I go back down and speak with management. They change our room. I will never come back here. On a sidenote, the engineer told my wife the brown color was disinfectant. Apparently our new room didn't have any disinfectant in the bathwater.

My parents offered to take my family (husband and baby) on a one night getaway with their expiring…read moreMarriott Bonvoy nights. We hadn't been to Coronado in years, so we were excited for a perfect summer overnight trip. We called in advance, requesting an early checkin and hoping for an upgrade. Historically, Bonvoy properties upgrade based on status and the fact that we have a Bonvoy credit card We arrived at the hotel and there was commotion at the valet. My husband ended up needing to move our car himself a few times as they were understaffed. We asked for a bellman and no one was available. They offered us a luggage cart so my husband unloaded our luggage. Odd start to the trip. Upon checkin, our rooms weren't ready and we were informed that the hotel is at 98% capacity so no upgrades would be honored. We asked if there was any way to have a room with a view of the water or above the ground floor, and the front desk clerk stated because we booked a room with points, they wouldn't be able to. I could tell the woman was not one worth arguing with just based on her demeanor. I was truly insulted. We have been loyal Bonvoy members for over a decade. We earned a points stay based on our loyalty. If anyone deserved an upgrade, it was a Bonvoy member using points. Later, we received our room keys and our rooms were horrible. They faced motorhomes and were very dark, on the first floor. We shared that we were only there for one night, and would like a room with a different view as the motorhome situation was really killing the vacation vibe. The woman (different woman than who initially checked us in) said if we pay $50 they can give us an ocean view. Hmmm, so they were at 98% capacity... but if we paid $50 we could be upgraded? Again, I was not in the mood to argue after a 2 hour drive, taking care of a baby, etc. We moved into our new rooms. The view was better (than the motor home), but honestly the room were disappointing and very dark. The property itself looked tired. They were very focused on selling timeshares. The pool was PACKED. There weren't enough servers. No one even asked us if we would like drinks or snacks. The towels were provided through a kiosk operated with our room key. Honestly, for a Marriott property, they were really pushing it... I have stayed at Courtyard Inns with better service. To top it off, as we were preparing to leave (about 14 hours after checking in), we called to ask for plastic bags for our wet swimsuits and were informed no one was working yet, so we would need to wait. I have stayed at many Bonvoy properties: some that were more luxurious, others for business, and others that were standard... none have had service this disappointing.