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.

I haven't been here for years. I recently came to bring my toddler. So we were mainly on the first…read morefloor, which is where the kids section is. It was just amazing. It is so big, with so many different sections. They have an area for young toddlers, to toddlers, to kids. I was so impressed with how much books they have. In addition to that, they have CDs, DVDs, magazines, pretty much anything you can think of. There are a couple of different areas where they can sit and learn. I do love how there were different types of seats as well, for instance, for the younger kids they have the little balanced chairs. There is lots of play area for the kids to have sensory play. They have educational computers, there was four. They have a little area for kids to play with toys and use their imagination, so many good items. There are puzzles, coloring, pages, arts and crafts. I was really blown away with how great this library is. The staff who helped me, I did not get her name, but she was so friendly and answering, and all my questions. They have so many activities also throughout the week, such as reading time and other arts and crafts that you can do amongst other peers. I am so looking forward to bringing my child here so that he can have more socialization with other kids. And mind you, this is all free, which is so amazing. I mean, obviously we have tax dollars that goes toward this. . But yeah, you can check out their schedule for what they offer for the kids. Yeah I think this is the best library so far that I've been to for the kids in San Diego. You can also park underground. Just make sure you take your parking validation upstairs so you do get the first two hours free when validated. After that, I believe it's $1.25 per hour or something like that. Which is very reasonable for downtown. Just remember if there's any events, like the baseball games or anything like that, there might be a surcharge, for example when comic con comes on as well. This is definitely a great learning spot for young children. And if you or someone you know, doesn't have the financial means to do arts and crafts, buy so many books, or have enough space to even how all of these things, this is great that this library has it all for free. I have taken my son to the little play area where we pay like $15 an hour for him to run around and it's further up in Mira Mesa. This is just another great alternative for a fraction of the cost. Sorry I just love this so much. We are definitely coming back here and also exploring as many different libraries as we can.

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.

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.

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.

Mixed 72/250kw superchargers here. Leads to a lot of "jockeying" of cars from the 72's to the…read more250's. So be careful driving or walking here. Other wise there are like 46 chargers here so there won't be a long wait in any case. Beware of hyper aggressive ride share drivers who may not be so willing to wait their turn for a 250kw charger spot. Otherwise, its a good place to charge and do a little shopping at the mall.

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.

Nice outdoor shopping center and a very cool food court!…read more This is a very big shopping plaza with all kinds of stores from groceries to clothing and even medical offices. It's a nice place to walk around outside in the beautiful San Diego weather.

Great food hall with plenty of food choices for the whole family. If there are people craving…read moredifferent food types or dessert types, or if you just want to sample them all - a great place.

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.

This is a good local indoor mall with a variety of clothing, food, and service businesses.read more

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.

I can only speak in being an overall visitor to Coronado but this hotel should definitely be on…read moreyour check out list. Our original plan was a beach day at the Del but sewage from Tijuana changed that and the flags remained red. You couldn't get that close for pictures either. So instead we walked the grounds, explored the history of the hotel and found out it is a Hilton brand for future visits. Definitely a must see!

regular GUY reviews... Beach Village at the Del (Coronado,…read moreCA) Ocean View Villa Guestroom, Room 2201 then 2309, 2 nights 535 ft2 2 Queens, 1 Sofa/Bed, Balcony Cost: $$$$ ($1,000+ / night) */* Final SCORE: 4.68 Last Thoughts: Beach Village at the Del is the beach vacation at a world famous hotel we thought it would be. It's not cheap but it sure is nice. */* */ The Room... (4/5) Bathroom: Clean, lots of towels Toilet in separate room with door One sink with limited counter space, sufficient electrical outlets Enclosed shower with regular shower head; Separate tub Opens to main room via wood split blinds (more on this later) regular GUY's son reports: "I don't know why they are merging bedrooms and bathrooms" The Beds: Beds were on the softer side; Linens were clean and fresh; I was comfortable Sofa Bed: regular GUY's daughter reports: "The sofa bed was ok I guess" Extra Features: Gas Fireplace Closets have lighting Coffee maker (think there was free coffee pods but didn't use), mini fridge, ice machine (rare thing) Two bottles of free filtered water daily Layout: Good amount of space but not so much with the sofa bed opened up and our luggage Table with 2 chairs No dedicated desk space Outdoor Space: Balcony, 2 lounge chairs, side table, 2 chairs and table, comfortable seating Other guests could see and hear us, and we were on the third floor Style: Felt like a fresh California beach resort View: All about palm trees and ocean breeze, very nice! !-------- LIGHT Alerts! Bedroom had a decent amount of light in the morning with the blinds to the patio closed Quite a bit of light coming through the foyer windows in the morning Light coming through the foyer windows at night from an outdoor light Lights from the mini fridge reflected off the closet door mirror Light leaked through the split blinds from the bathroom Closet light turned on in the middle of the night --------! */ *... Activities... (5/5) Beach club with complimentary (for Beach Village guests) chairs, towels and umbrella already setup for you Beach club with complimentary (for Beach Village guests) light snacks and refreshments was nice Hotel Del Coronado has lots of (paid) activities including a haunted tour, movies on the beach and so on. We could see the movie on the beach from our room's balcony! There was a list of activities displayed outside of the front desk Amenities... (5/5) $50 / night resort fee We used the hotel's complimentary beach towels, chairs and umbrella that were already setup at the Beach club on the beach; good drink and snack service (but expensive), we ordered chicken strips which were only ok Fitness Center... (5/5) Full service fitness center with plenty of machines, free weights regular GUY's son reports: "Great fitness room, but too many people depending on when you go" Grub... (4/5) Plenty of (expensive) food options at Hotel del Coronado Many food options short walk from the hotel Location... (5/5) Amazing sunset view Coronado beach is right there [Beach contamination warning, so we didn't go in the water at all] Parking... (5/5) Valet $79 / night. You can self park. Secure underground parking lot. You will pay (a lot) for parking anywhere near the beach so plan on paying or finding parking on your own Pool... (5/5) Nice size, poolside service, plenty of towels Some rooms can see the pool; guests walking by can see the pool Fitness center looks out onto Beach Village pool Seating is first come; Cabana rentals Random... (5/5) Saw building called Laundry room but not sure if it was for public use Elevators were fast Safety... (5/5) We felt very safe *Teenage daughter walk around the area alone? Yes, the hotel grounds Staff & Service... (3.5/5) A bumpy check‑in led to a room change with a worse view and someone else's chocolates, ending with a $100 credit and staying in room 2309. Valet and Bellhop fast, friendly and efficient No issues at check-out No Billing issues ...*

prolly won't come to check out the place again sea lions…read moreshow was peak, biffy and the other members were amazing food and drinks are mid, hella expensive and honestly come in so late that your hunger just dies all the animals and birds are beautiful and so mesmerising but it is so sad to see that we abuse and use them for our pleasure and entertainment sure, these are rescued animals but the look of dread in their eyes is evident, hopefully they take good care of them. If you coming out of california, trust me it gets windy so carry on a jacket.

I love seaWorld so much! So many rides to go on and great service! I've been going since I was…read morelittle I love looking in the shark encounter and seeing all the different sea animals!