I was personally referred to the owner (Costas Pappas) of A-Best Transportation Inc. by a local tour guide I met last year (Tour Guide Tim). What I was looking for was a driver who could give me "show and tell" of the coastal SD cities and neighborhoods as I am looking to relocate and currently in the market for a new home. Whether I can actually afford one of the gorgeous coastal homes is another matter :) I explained to Costas that I wanted to view the ins and outs of the coastal areas from Del Mar all the way up to Carlsbad and that I wanted a driver who had decent knowledge of the different areas. He hooked me up with one of his drivers, Rick. Although based out of La Jolla and having to drive up to Carlsbad to meet me, Rick arrived to pick me up at my hotel right on the dot. I was surprised and not used to this, but he actually got out of the limo to open my door! Wow, what treatment! :)
Without getting into too much detail about my actual trip (I don't think we're allowed to call it a tour), all I can say is that Rick is a fantastic driver who's very nice and friendly, polite, courteous, and very knowledgeable about San Diego County area as a whole....as I believe he said he'd lived in SD since the 70's. He was able to answer all my questions and advise me on good and bad points in and about different areas. And, in just over two hours I got to see the beaches, streets of quaint little stores and restaurants, and best of all, through back streets where the secluded luxury homes are located, and that I would certainly never have found going around on my own. This was exactly what I was looking for and Rick delivered more than I had ever expected.
Although I don't think he typically does this kind of service, I think he did an awesome job nonetheless. Just a minor note that the hourly rates will be a little more, but I decided to give these guys a try as they were highly recommended. Due to my limited time in town I just didn't want to take any risks. I don't think Rick or A-Best typically provides this type of service and provide more of the usual point-to-point, event, or airport limo services, but I could be wrong. No harm calling and asking like I did. read more