Kaitlyn and Elbert did a very good job cleaning my condo after renovation. There was a lot of dust…read morefrom painting, but they worked hard and cleaned everything carefully. The place looks much better now. They were on time, friendly, and professional. I'm happy with the result and would use them again.

Alejandro was great. He got a ton of work done in a…read morerelatively short period of time. His work was very thorough and he was easy to communicate with and pleasant in general.

Such a wonderful experience coming here! For those interested in architecture, design, and/or art…read morethis place is a gem! Reservations are required so make sure you pick a time and day that works for you. Starting in June, admission prices will be $10 or $7 for students and military veterans. There is no parking lot, but street parking is available. I would say to give yourself about a 20-30 minute cushion to find parking and then walk over to the institute. The staff here are very helpful and accommodating. There are security guards on patrol, but they are also very nice and welcoming as long as you don't go over the top with your Instagram pics.

STUNNING. Who knew…read morean institute could be the perfect runway for Luis Vuitton?! They hosted LV for a fashion show in Spring 2022. There has got to be something special about the ambiance, landscape, view, and architecture! Let me show you! The place is NOT open to the public unless you have reservations. Parking is free if you can find a spot at the institute. Check in with front and get your access band, and then you are on your merry way to explore and take photos. It is an institute and there are a ton of researchers working - do not disturb the peace as I did. Security be watching folks like a hawk so be mindful and respectful of the rules. I got lost in the architecture and went in the building (curious yet unintentionally) - my bad. And then reescorted back to ground zero. However, at times I felt like I was encapsulated in a scary movie. Quiet, weird building architecture, no people around except a bird here and there. Then It felt so peaceful and you ask yourself "where the heck am I?!" Pictures don't do justice but videos do.

We've been very pleased with the preschool Sunday Chinese class my daughter is in. Her teacher…read morePriscilla does a great job engaging the young kids and teaching them in an interactive way. This school is led by Taiwanese and teaches both traditional and pinyin. I especially appreciate the various cultural activities they'll do such as flag ceremony for Taiwanese National Day and rice ball soup for Cultural Day. I like that my daughter is learning to speak and even write some Chinese as well as a little about the culture. The website and school info is a bit confusing for newcomers or non-Chinese readers. Bottom line you pay one lump sum tuition for the school year (typically Sept through May) and an $80 service fee that you can get credited back if you choose to volunteer (there are a variety of ways to do so), as well as a $50 donation that you can earn back if you sell $700 worth of gift cards ($50 is about the equivalent of their "commission" earned through selling that much in gift cards). The $50 is returned to you in the form of a gift card. The gift cards available are for Starbucks, Domino's, 85C, Sprout's, Soup Plantation, See's Candies and many other options. Even if you choose not to volunteer or sell gift cards and "donate" the $130 it's still a great value.

We started going to this school when my older daughter was 4 years old and now she is in 4th grade…read moreand my younger one is in 1st grade. They love going to this Chinese school to learn, to see their teachers and friends, and to play. The school provides many cultural events and activities which make learning Chinese fun. Thank you for the caring teachers and all the parent volunteers for such wonderful experience for my girls.

Quick and efficient service! In and out in about 10 minutes. We had a 1030 appt, but we arrived…read moreearly at about 1010, checked in via the iPad, was called in right away and was done before our scheduled appt time! The staff here were excellent! So friendly and made the process so smooth. The fee schedule is located on the photo below. $35 per application. They even help you take your photos here! Definitely worth it since you can cluster everything and get it done in one place. Time is of essence, especially with little ones. They even had a mini kids corner with toys to keep the young ones occupied. But honestly, they were so fast and efficient toys weren't even necessary. Highly recommend coming here for your passport needs! Bonus- They have paid/ free parking right out front and also bathrooms nearby.

If you think getting a passport has to be a soul-crushing government drag, the UCSD Passport Office…read moreis here to completely shatter that reality. Absolute legends work here. We went in for a minor's passport and photo, expecting the usual bureaucratic slowdown. Instead? We were in and out in under 10 minutes. 10 MINUTES. The staff wasn't just kind and helpful--they actually seemed to legitimately enjoy their jobs, which is a rare unicorn find these days. Fast, friendly, and flawlessly efficient. 10/10, no notes. If they ran the rest of the country, we'd already be living in the year 3000.

We lived in GH for 5 years and have so many positive memories! The new management really cares for…read morepeople here. Even though we rented, but I never had a problem reaching out to the manager. He usually responded quickly and helped to find a solution. Another cool thing is the food truck parties they organize a couple times a year. It really brings neighbors together. For example last year we had a community thanksgiving dinner - they set up tables outside with candles, live music and delicious food!!! One negative thing is that the rental houses can be pretty outdated. I feel like our condo was pretty much in its original condition. But its all depends on the people who own it of course. Overall we loved the private park, pool, proximity to great schools and stores. We made so many friends here and will forever miss this wonderful community! Its one of a kind

The most PATHETIC HOA ever! Lots of bad reviews. So your sibling owns a condo in Genesee…read moreHighlands for approximately 50 years. Then your sibling dies and you try to deal with the HOA. But after numerous phone calls, leaving messages, writing letters, etc., the HOA doesn't respond for 17 months because you're asking why the HOA fees were doubled after your sibling died and the only thing on the bill is "ASSESSMENT". But when you try to get the "ASSESSMENT" defined, which BY LAW IS REQUIRED AS NOTED BY MY ATTORNEY, all you get is crickets. Then the HOA turns your account over to collection, even though you've been making payments all along, but not paying in full because you WANT AN EXPLANATION OF WHAT THE FRIGGIN ASSESSMENTS ARE FOR, AS REQUIRED BY LAW!!! Then after sending a check for half of the amount these scumbags are demanding, the collection agency starts to threaten putting a lien on the property. Go right ahead scumbags, you will be met with a lawsuit. How do you think you're going to look in court for harassing a family member of a deceased property owner??? Wait for it....you're now on notice.

This is a building on the UCSD campus where they have conferences and classes/workshops. I came to…read morean event here, a Binational communication encounter, and I got to see tons of films created by students from all over! It was great! The only issue I had is with parking. If you're not a UCSD student, you have to pay for parking and walk half a mile to get here.

From the owner: The Institute is an independent, inter-American organization that promotes cooperation between the…read morepublic and private sectors to improve the economic, political and social well-being of people in the Americas.

Also known as The Trove, this mailing center sells shipping supplies and accepts packages for…read moreFedEx, UPS and USPS. Every time I've been in there, there is little to no line and the staff were courteous and helpful. With the villa La Jolla square usps office closed, this place is a lifesaver. This is on library walk, right across from Giesel's entrance, next to all the bike racks.

From the owner: The Trove offers mailing of packages and letters to U.S and international destinations via USPS and…read moreshipping of domestic packages/letters and international letters with UPS and FedEx. We sell boxes, envelopes, padded envelopes, and bubble wrap; tape is available on site. The Trove sells a wide variety of stamps including Forever Stamps, Postcard Stamps, Additional Ounce, Non-Machinable, and International Stamps. We accept credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), cash, and digital wallets (Apple Pay & Google Pay). The Trove accepts prepaid drop off for USPS, UPS, and Fedex only. The package must have a readable label affixed to the package securely. Restrictions apply to drop offs of lithium batteries and other hazardous/prohibited items. The Trove has 6-month and 1-year rentals for personal and business use. Please see thetrove.ucsd.edu for process and rate information.

This part time preschool service is not only affordable but also an incredible program offered…read morethrough escondido rec department. It is seriously Escondido's best kept secret for parents/caretakers of toddlers. Children must be potty trained to attend and min age 3. The dedicated staff encourage parents to shadow and volunteer 1x/month which really gets all the families involved. There have been 4 class sessions per school year (m/w or t/th for 3-4 year olds) or (m/w/f or t/th for 4-5 year olds) and each session is about 2-3 hours long which is all my son can really sit through. HIGHLY recommend you being prepared to sign up your child day of registration opens and the school year follows a regular academic calendar. They don't publicize this program enough, so keep an eye on the escondido rec page for registration or call the city rec department. My son has participated in this program + summer program last 2 years and I am so grateful for the affordable and fantastic preschool community. He has developed leaps and bounds socially and academically. Miss Kathy has been teaching here for 24 years and miss Nicole , her classroom assistant is also so patient and awesome with the kids. My son didn't qualify for the income based free city preschool nor did he meet age requirements for preK through EUSD. This was a great resource for parents who fall "in between."

I've had my boys here for going on 3 years and the staff is amazing. Ms. Juju and Ms. Angie are…read morepros and know what they are doing and really care about the kids. Price has inched up to $495 for a 5-week session, but it may be reduced for some situations. They made baking soda and vinegar volcanoes last week!

I live in Carlsbad, so this shop is kind of far for me to go. But it's worth it. They are one of…read morethe best bike shops I have ever dealt with. I bought a bike today, and every employee that I dealt with was smart, helpful, and attentive. While I was there I watched other customers and their interactions. All good. I moved to San Diego County after 40 years in Palo Alto and was a customer of the legendary Palo Alto Bicycles and Wheelsmith stores. Now that I'm older I don't buy as many bikes or put as many miles on them as I once did, but I know a great bike store when I see one, and UC Cyclery is a great bike store.

This was my first time stepping foot into a bike shop since I was a kid riding around my hometown,…read moreand I couldn't have had a better experience. Dave, Jim, and the entire team at UC Cyclery welcomed me like family and didn't judge my lack of knowledge at all. They let me test ride both the Tarmac and the Roubaix as much as I wanted, and they provided incredible insights based on my body measurements, riding style, and goals. I never felt pressured or rushed to make a decision and I cannot say enough great things about them. If you are looking for a local bike shop, I highly recommend making this your go-to spot!