My sister and I visited on a Saturday 8/8 at 1 pm and I was pleasantly surprised by how well the…read morecrowd was managed. It was definitely busy, but it never felt overly crowded, which made it easy to take my time and actually read about and enjoy all the different critters. We purchased our tickets online and used a promo code that saved us a few bucks. Our total ended up being $62.90 for two people, which I thought was pretty reasonable for the experience and the support it goes toward. There were lots of interactive activities for kids, but I honestly had just as much fun learning about everything myself! The animals appeared very well cared for, and I loved the touch pools. The animals would occasionally take breaks from interacting, which I appreciated because it felt like they were being given plenty of space and rest. The staff were also great! We learned so much from the workers throughout the aquarium. Rosy the rosy boa was especially fun to learn about, and I loved seeing the loggerhead sea turtle with a 3D-printed back brace and the octopus recovering from a leg injury. Seeing the care that goes into these animals made the experience even more meaningful. Parking was easy and free, which is always a huge plus. There's also a cute gift shop with some really nice, quality items. It is definitely on the pricier side, but there were plenty of things I liked. Overall, I absolutely loved getting to see these animals up close and learning about them. Such a fun and educational afternoon, and I would definitely come back in the future!

GIRRRRRRRRRL. Took my lady here for a surprise date, "surprise" because I gave away so many hints I…read morefinally just told her. The oceans at night event is to die for - thankfully not literally. We got to make shark tooth necklaces, neon tattoos (paint), see penguins keeping cool in their bed area, tons of cool species of fish and sea creatures, they had DJ's and cocktails with a gummy shark and boat building out of recycled materials. 10/10/10/10/10/10 all OF THAT STAFF was phenomenal in their shark hats and over the top costumes. You felt that energy queeeeeen. Felt like life paused and strangers just came to explore together. 10/10 on a regular day also. I've grown up coming here since middle school field trips and was so excited to experience this. I haven't been since I last went when my dad passed away. Sitting at the kept Forrest was our favorite. Now go get your ticket.... K bye

Afordable, fun, great staff, kids love being there. Kids have lots of outdoors time, and the staff…read morepicks up them directly from the classes. Also, the payment is daily or weekly, so you can plan after-school program around your vacation plans with more flexibility.

There's is not enough words to describe how great Kidz Kamp after school program is. Grant and the…read morerest of the staff makes you feel like part of a big family. My kiddo has loved every minute of being there. I like that they keep kids active, entertained and happy. If I could give them 10 stars I would!

Courteous and great staff, amazing, smart instructors, fun and safe learning surf experience!read more

I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

This company has been great to work with. My son is in middle school and is enjoying working with…read morehis tutor. He is engaged more than I've seen in a long time and is proud to show us that he is learning. He looks forward to his tutoring sessions and views them as fun! His self confidence is improving in a very short time... Our experience so far has been wonderful and the communication has been consistent and thorough. No surprises which is refreshing... Thank you!

Club Xcite case manager Tricia Wilson abused our child, and the company showed no interest in…read moreknowing more about this vile and sickening behavior. There are good people in this organization, but this type of response is a huge red flag for any parent. In 2021 every Mom and Dad deserves to be listened to and taken seriously, and no effort spared to protect our fragile, precious children from all forms of cruelty and abuse. Zero tolerance, in-depth vetting and airtight complaint and investigative procedures are an absolute must.

Moving to San Diego with my family, we knew we needed community. What we didn't expect was to find…read morea home. But that's what the Lawrence Family JCC has become. I grew up at the J in West Palm Beach, so walking into this JCC felt instantly familiar. Forty years later, I'm back, now with my own kid, and the feeling is the same. Warm. Welcoming. Real. In just a short time, we've gained so much. New friends. Family fun. Arts and culture. Holiday celebrations. I joined a basketball league. My wife and I use the gym. Our kids thrive in afterschool programs. There's something for everyone. Whether you're new to town or have been here for years, the J brings people together in all the best ways. It just feels like home.

I swam at the JCC pool. The water was much too hot for anyone serious about swimming, and the pool…read morecould use a cleaning. The staff were fine, but the other patrons were extremely unwelcoming and unfriendly.

Family trip to San Diego and my cousins and I did some research online and found Surf Education…read moreAcademy as a solid choice for first-time surf lessons around La Jolla. Our instructor Luca met us at the beach right on time after giving us clear directions at the shop when we picked up our wetsuits. He provided detailed instructions and guidance on the sand before we got in the water, which made everything a lot less intimidating for beginners. We all had a great time during the lesson and highly recommend this business to anyone wanting to try surfing while visiting San Diego.

Our 8 year old went to surf camp this summer and had a blast. Really fun and engaged instructors…read moreand well organized set up. I also really appreciate that they can accommodate kids of all abilities. Highly recommended!

One grandchild (age 13) went the summer of 2012 to a film making and loved it. She returned this…read moreyear 2013 for a Photography/Dreamweaver/Photoshop/Lightroom course and was "iffy" abt it. For, the price and given the course was abt photography, each camper should have had their own camera, but they had to share. Second there was a lecture component to it and the group was in a small room with two different courses and it was hard to hear/pay attention with two instructors lecturing at the same time. Think how as an adult you would be distracted with two speakers in the same room talking simultaneously. One camper left after the first day and our grandkid stayed. She liked the instructor but the space, camera and lecture component wasn't so great. Our grandson, 10 was in a game design class and loved it. He will probably return.

Extremely poor customer service. It is obvious that they have found a market and have no regard…read morefor providing quality service. As an educator for over 35 years, I would not recommend this company. Digital Media Academy has been much more customer friendly. We attempted to call the headquarters for customer service on three occasions this past month to address our concerns and they were very dismissive.

Our 5-year old really enjoys this camp. We signed him up for ski week and he had tons of fun during…read morea very rainy week. Coach Brooks is amazing! We get funded through San Diego Regional Center and she was really great in accommodating our request and even offered an additional week of Spring Break camp because our school district had a different timeline than the other coastal schools. Coach Brooks and Coach Zora introduced our kid to lots of fun activities such as building forts, tide pooling, building and flying kites, hiking the slot at Annie's Canyon, and even encountering rattlesnakes. This was such a great outdoor activity for our kid in a safe and supportive environment. Being an only child, his exposure to interacting with multi-aged kids has been a tremendous experience. Thank you, Coastal Kiddos, for helping us build one of our child's best core memories!

My son just attended two weeks of the tide pool camp and LOVED it!!! He was eager to go to camp…read moreeveryday and came home with a big smile. I originally signed him up for one week and then added the second one because he had so much fun. He loved exploring the tide pools and playing in the ocean. The owner Brooks was great with the kids and the other staff were amazing as well.

Gluck Child Care is truly a hidden gem! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school!…read moreKristy (Director) and Susan (Head Teacher) are incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely care about the children and their families, including their staff. They go above and beyond to ensure that every child feels safe, nurtured and loved! The teachers are incredibly nurturing and communicative, sending daily updates and photos on ClassDojo in order to provide the families with a sense of security. My wife and I had the opportunity of enrolling our daughter years back and we couldn't have been happier. She enjoyed going to school everyday and especially thrived in the Kittens class with Mrs. Diem (she's a Godsend & baby whisperer). I recommend this program to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing environment with well-trained, educated staff who provide consistent, stimulating, and age-appropriate care for young children! For up-to-date pricing, it is recommended to contact the school directly.

My son attended this preschools for 6 months and I couldn't be any happier. Very kind and caring…read morestaff, they have a lot of fun games for kids. Good food is provided for kids, but since my son is picky, they let me bring his food as well. It is free to add you kids name to their waitlist.