I rented through Crown Management in Pacific Beach for the past three years, and I couldn't have…read moreasked for a better rental experience. From the day I moved in until the day I moved out, the team was professional, honest, and easy to work with. The property was well maintained, and whenever something needed attention, it was handled quickly without a lot of back-and-forth. A special thanks goes to Zach. He was consistently responsive, approachable, and genuinely helpful. Whether I had a maintenance question or needed clarification about something related to the property, he always got back to me promptly and made sure everything was taken care of. It's clear he takes pride in providing great service. Finding a management company that communicates well and follows through is harder than it should be, but Crown Management did exactly that throughout my entire tenancy. I would absolutely rent from them again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a place in Pacific Beach.

1 star - October 2026…read more You absolutely need to read this if you are thinking about renting from Crown Management. My experience with Crown Management was nightmarish. Calls, texts, and emails went days and even weeks without a response from the leasing agent OR the main property management phone and email. My wife and I were moving from Chicago to San Diego, so we had to tour our unit remotely. We understood why it was vacant once we got there. The unit was advertised improperly and a complete disaster. It started with an unprofessional access to our unit. To organize picking up our keys, our agent said they would coordinate a time for pickup as our lease was starting on a Sunday. No such coordination occurred. Crown Management instead left my unit opened and unlocked and placed the keys to the apartment, dumpster, and laundry facilities in the freezer. I repeat - the property management left my home unlocked, and my keys in a FREEZER. That was their process. Additionally, the unit was extremely dirty. Layers of grime coated the walls and windows. The electricity wasn't working, the fans and fan light were not turning on, and the closet and shower doors were coming off the hinges. The key we received to the dumpster simply did not work because it was warped. We had to drive to find a public garbage can after struggling to open the dumpster for 10 minutes. We ended our lease early per the lease agreement, paying a hefty sum, signing all proper contracts professionally and still thanking the leasing agent for their assistance. Somehow, this process was also a disaster. We were sent a random address to their "office" in Bird Rock to drop off our keys. It was a UPS branch and the worker took our keys and just wrote our names down. They seemed familiar with this process. Crown should specify they do not have a leasing office for key drop off, because even something as simple as dropping off keys was made disorienting. Plus, despite signing an early termination, we received a rental charge on our account for the following month. How does this happen? It was eventually removed after a myriad of calls and texts to the property management, but it should not happen in the first place after signing paperwork. Based off this experience, the positive reviews I see on Crown Management are shocking and questionable. I'd urge you to take your business elsewhere, unless you are pleased with a property management & leasing agent disrespecting you, your home, and, ultimately, their own property.

Excellent management company. Very responsive and reasonable people…read more I've been at the same location since 2018 and have been through a number of owners and management companies. These guys are the best by far. Recently we had a pest control company come out for preventive maintenance on a number of units. The pest control company assured everyone that no special care needed to be taken to protect our belongings from an all-day heat treatment of our units. Well the treatment ended up damaging a lot of property, both belonging to individual tenants like me (shoes, computer monitor, etc.), and also belonging to the property owner (such as warping plastic blinds). I've been working closely with Sean and Laura at Advantage Team to resolve the issue. Sean came out to see all of the damage in person and could not have been more sincerely apologetic and reassuring that I would be made whole. And today, Laura e-mailed me to ask whether I'd like a check or a rent credit for my damaged property. While the liability does seem to lie with the pest control company, Laura said her team would prefer to take care of me now so I don't have to wait, and that they'll pursue the pest control company for reimbursement on their own. Really an above and beyond gesture. My experience with virtually every other management company is that you need to be prepared to go to small claims court to be made whole in a situation like this. So it was a huge relief to realize I would not need to do that. Sean and Laura have been nothing but honest, friendly, and helpful throughout this ordeal. And that's also been my general experience over the last few years they've been managing. I expect to be here a few more years and I really hope these guys are the managers for the rest of that time. Thanks a lot, you guys.

Rented from them for one year in a BEAUTIFUL house in North PB. 99% of the time you call them for…read moreany sort of issue or question they will not answer. We would literally show up to their office to ask questions and no one would be at the office. ZERO COMMUNICATION. They are actually awful I have never rented from anyone worse and I've been renting from different landlords every year from 2019-present. Like they are worse than the landlords I had on SDSU's campus, and that says a lot (if you know, you know). Termites, cockroaches, spiders, an absurd amount of mold and they don't care!!! I don't even leave reviews on anything but they are so bad I had to.

I would love to recommend Suite Life to anyone who's looking for a studio for your own business,…read moresuch as: Microblading artist, lashes artist, makeup artist, Esthetician, Massage therapist, else. I am feeling lucky to find such an amazing studio that's located at the greatest location in La jolla, plenty of street parking. You can find yourself walking to the beach just a fews steps away. Studios are has different sizes to choose from, brand new renovated. You must see it for yourself. Emily is a nice and kind person, professional, well communication to all renters. Thank you for having us in Suite Life family!

After being in the industry for almost two decades, I can say that Suite Life is different than…read moreother places I've rented at. What makes it different, aside from it being a beautiful, comfortable, and unique space, is the landlord Emily. Emily truly cares about her tenants and addresses any issues immediately. She goes above and beyond to make sure that hey tenants are set up for success. While it's our responsibility to run our businesses, Emily has always been on top of any issues with the building and even a source of encouragement during the pandemic lockdown we have recently experienced. I am very happy to have found sucha great place to work from.

I was a tenant in a property managed by riviera property management and I want to say that they…read morewere always timely, polite, and reasonable. Every maintenance request was addressed very swiftly. They were always welcoming in their physical office and they were also kind.

I was a renter for years in PB. Diane Schmoldt is fantastic-super professional and kind also…read more Really appreciated her help and service while I was a tenant. She made sure repairs were fast, she helped me when I was in a rough spot personally and was just super professional and authentic overall.

I applied and scheduled a showing for one of their units but ended up signing a lease for another…read moreplace before that date (the rental market is so crazy in San Diego you can't risk anything). Roxanne was super friendly and responsive, and Alta Vista even offered to refund my application fee. Their service has been so much better than my former property manager, I wouldn't hesitate to rent from them at all!

Alta vista proporties personnel are wonderful. They communicated well with me from the first day I…read morewent to see my studio until weeks after I left. I had a family matter that they assisted me & went above & beyond to help me out. I appreciate their professionalism, kindness, compassion, and great customer senice they provided me. Kathy Buster, Roxanne wendt, Jackie Alexander, shelley Eds, and John, the apt maintenance were all amazing people and I wanted to recognize them. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Alta Vista Properties for your next home. :)

I wanted to get on here and commend one of Cal Props employees, Robert, for his outstanding working…read moreand customer service. We just had to get our bathroom completely remodeled due to a pipe that needed fixing which was unfortunately only accessible through the bathroom floor. While it was a pain staking project to go through, Robert really made it a much better experience along the way. He is masterful at the technical plumbing work, managing the project, and interacting with the tenants. He is a real gem and I wanted to make sure he gets the recognition he deserves. Also, thank you our property manager Kari for the help along the way. The project looks great and got finished prior to estimations. Thanks team!

I am extremely disappointed with the level of service and professionalism provided by this company,…read moreparticularly by my assigned account manager, Angxxxx, Throughout my experience, I found the communication, responsiveness, and handling of my property matters to be unacceptable and below professional standards. My tenant moved out on May 22, 2026. However, I was not notified promptly and only became aware after I contacted the account manager for an update. In addition, I was provided with an incorrect lockbox code, which prevented access to the property. Because this occurred over a weekend when the office was closed and assistance was unavailable, I had no choice but to change the lock in order to access the property and begin necessary repairs. After gaining access, the company proposed charging me more than $8,000 for repairs. I disagreed with the assessment and chose to have my own contrator to complete the necessary work. The repairs were completed properly, and I provided receipts and documentation within the required 21-days period. Based on my understanding, the appropriate charges should have been processed against the tenant's security deposit, but I received no follow-up communication or documentation from the company. Instead, the company refused to return my security deposit funds, claiming the money was being held as a reserve for repairs. This explanation was unreasonable because the property was vacant and I had already paid for the repairs myself. After multiple discussions and continued follow-up, I was finally able to recover the funds that should have been returned to me. Due to these ongoing issues, I terminated the company's management services. Following termination, the company failed to return my spare keys and parking permit. When I requested their return, I was told that no spare keys or parking permit were in their possession. This statement is incorrect. I personally provided the company with the keys and parking permit, and they were responsible for returning all property belonging to me upon termination of services. The overall handling of my account demonstrated poor communication, lack of accountability, and a failure to provide the level of professional service expected from a property management company. I am concerned that my requests were not handled appropriately after I ended the business relationship, and I expect the company to take responsibility for its actions and improve its procedures to prevent similar situations from occurring with other clients.

This place overlooks the beach so you can be like omg wow look at all these pretty views all day…read morelong. It's also right next to the pair and a lot of food so it's pretty accessible if you're not from here. The prices are the prices you'd expect for a perfect location. The facilities are nice but it's a bit locked down which makes sense for San Diego

This place never disappoints in unit 601! Best views and very comfortable. Cleaning person is…read morelacking in many areas, but the condo itself is amazing and will continue to be my go to place when I'm in San Diego!

I've only had to deal with a few property management companies over the years but Advent stands out…read moreas an organized and responsive team. Their online portal is easy to work with and makes it simple to report any maintenance issues. As well as having the portal, their team is quick to respond to any concerns you may have whether it is through email, phone call or even text. They're very hands off which I actually love in a property management company. If they need to enter, they give you plenty of notice so you can make sure you're home. Thank you Advent!

11 Years as Tenants, and This Is How We're Treated?…read more After 11 years of renting through this property management company, I can honestly say our experience, particularly with Craig, has been extremely disappointing. His lack of professionalism and communication has been disappointing. When we first moved into the townhome, it was far from the condition we expected. It needed painting, the bathtub had what appeared to be cleaning acid residue that we had to thoroughly clean, and there were broken blinds and other issues. Bianca, who managed the property at the time, was wonderful--nice, attentive and professional. She told us certain things would be addressed, but many never were. When Craig took over, his first communication announced that Bianca was no longer with the company and that our rent was increasing. I understand rent increases happen, but the way it was communicated felt cold and abrupt. We were simply tenants honoring our agreement and had nothing to do with management's previous decisions. We requested that the broken blinds be replaced and were told they supposedly no longer carried that size. We also requested that the townhome be repainted after years of wear. The walls had scuffs, scratches and nail holes, and the baseboards were already scratched from previous tenants. Those requests were denied. We also had ongoing window problems. We were told only a few could be repaired at a time. Eventually, we became hesitant to open some windows, and my husband often fixed things himself. After 11 years, we finally moved out. We were never late on rent and genuinely took care of the property. During a walkthrough, Craig pointed out that the bathroom vent, window sills and some blinds were dirty. I had no problem acknowledging that some areas needed additional cleaning, and we were willing to address them. What I questioned was why we were being expected to clean broken blinds that had already been broken when we moved in. Shouldn't those have been replaced before advertising it to new tenants? My point was simple: Why are tenants expected to return a property in better condition than the condition in which it was originally provided to them? We made an effort to leave the townhome clean, including thoroughly cleaning the bathtubs, which were not even properly clean when we first moved in. What made the situation worse was Craig's attitude. When I tried to explain our side, he spoke over me. When my brother and sister-in-law respectfully added their concerns, Craig simply walked away. Apparently, hearing a tenant's perspective was too much to ask. After 11 YEARS of paying rent on time and taking care of the property, we weren't expecting special treatment. We expected basic courtesy and professionalism. Management left us with broken blinds, damaged paint, scratched baseboards and window issues for years, yet suddenly pointed out every imperfection when we moved out. The double standard is hard to overlook. Why we stayed for 11 years: the rent was considerably lower than other options, so we made the best of the situation while saving to purchase our own home. We eventually accomplished that and moved on. Staying did not mean we were happy with the management; it was a financial decision that worked for our family. Since moving out, the lack of communication has continued. We understand California law allows 21 days for the return of a security deposit. My husband contacted Craig by both text and email asking for an update and received no response after several days. Regardless of the deadline, acknowledging a reasonable question from former tenants is basic professionalism. Craig, I've noticed that you tend to respond to negative reviews by defending your actions rather than addressing the concerns raised. But one thing is clear: you have nothing negative to say about us as tenants. We paid our rent, respected the property and fulfilled our responsibilities for 11 years. Shifting the focus onto us does not change what we experienced. I'll leave you with your own words: "Accuracy and first impressions are everything." I couldn't agree more. The first impression you made on us and the experience you left us with speak for themselves. A word of caution to property owners: being a good property manager is about more than screening tenants, filling vacancies and collecting rent. How you treat the people living in the properties you manage matters too. Tenants deserve to feel respected, heard and comfortable communicating with the person managing their home. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. You can be good at the business side and still fall short on the human side. I would highly discourage property owners from hiring this company to represent them, specifically Craig.

Someone broke my front window last weekend while I was gone. I called up the Shore, and they fixed…read moreit that day... within hours... and it was a perfect job. Also, pretty crazy what just happened... I just got a message from Shore Management on Yelp today telling me that the windows in my building are going to be replaced in the next few months... I was actually JUST about to call them this week to talk about my window leaking from around the frame during the crazy El Nino-esk storm we just had. So obviously these guys are on top of their shit.

Not a tenant but applied to two of their apartments recently. The first one was beautiful, but…read moreultimately too small for my needs. The second one on paper was fantastic, but during my tour I noticed the shower's water pressure wasn't working properly (split between the faucet), the freezer was overworked (really loud fan) but wasn't actually cold--I suspect it needs to be replaced entirely-- and the cabinet paint was bubbling above the hood too, probably from overheating!! The worst part was the yard, completely unsafe for move-in with rotten 2x4s, an old dog house, grass growing through the concreted and a huge hole in the fence. And this is just what I could see in 20 mins!!! As a dog owner, I knew I couldn't bring my pet to this place without significant repairs to the yard, which was supposed to be the selling point of the apartment. When I voiced that I would need to be reassured that these clear issues would be addressed, and put into writing, I kept getting texts from Christine and Alyssa that "these things" could be taken care of, but never would they write in an email about what would be done by my move in date. Of course, they still had the time to email me about my current landlord and other minor things, lol. It's so unethical that they'd send me a lease and tell me I needed to complete my move-in paperwork and can't even list what repairs this apartment needed. I will never be applying to a Shore apartment again!! Save the money and put in your apps elsewhere, folks

Two weeks ago my cousin had her wedding in San Diego. Well in advance, I had found a place to stay…read morefor my Girlfriend and myself, and booked a room at the Bahia Resort in Mission Beach where the wedding was taking place. The day before the wedding, my sister and 4 of her friends made a last minute decision to stay in San Diego for the wedding, and asked if I could help find a room for all of us to stay. I was frantically looking for a place when I came across San Diego coast rentals. The cheapest room (close to the resort) that I found with hotels was approximately 600 a night for 7 people. Just as I was about to make a reservation, I came across Eric's page, and he was a complete life saver. He was very polite, professional, and responsive. He asked where we wanted the location to be, for how long, and the price range we were looking for and less than half an hour later, he had a condo for us with the exact needs that I requested. It was no hassle, and the best, fastest rental service I had ever had. And best of all, it was much cheaper (for much more) than anything I found online. Furthermore, we had a small request to have a later checkout than usual, and he went above and beyond to convince the property owner to give us extra time. The Condo was beautiful, and exactly as described. I have nothing but good things to say about how he treated us, and am so thankful I found him. It's that type of service that inspires loyalty with customers, and I can say with full confidence that he earned mine. Thank you Eric, you definitely deserve this review, and I know you will get many more like this to come.

We rented a house from coastal vacation in San Diego and was very dirty. They never sent us a link…read moreto review b/c they knew we had a bad experience