"Little bitty pretty one Come on and talk to me…read moreLovey dovey lovely one Come sit down on my knee" (Jackson 5) Ever see a municipal airport with just one single runway and a helipad? Well, if you haven't, you can correct that deficiency at McClellan Palomar Airport. It's just a few miles from downtown Carlsbad and offers a fantastic alternative to busy San Diego International Airport, if you're headed out this way. It's newly remodeled and services a mix of private jets, charters, and a handful of commercial flights. United Airlines flies to/from San Francisco and Denver and American Airlines flies to/from Phoenix. I dropped off my son and daughter-in-law yesterday for their flight home to San Francisco, and the experience of driving into the airport and terminal was a lot easier than what I've run into at a few shopping malls. We have quite a few relatives around Carlsbad and the North Country, and I can't wait to fly into this friendly low-stress airport on our next visit.

Easy to get in and out of. TSA line was quick, however there's no precheck. Gate area is…read moreunderstandably tiny. Land side cafe if you're hungry.

I landed at KCRQ on July 23, 2026 at around 1pm and tower told me that the transit parking is full,…read moreso i decided to park my plane at Atlantic. I taxied onto the ramp ad there was no ramp agent to guide me where to park. After 3 minutes or so, I chose to park in one of the available spots and shut down the engine, then a lady came out of the terminal and was busy talking to someone on her walkie talkie and without any welcoming gesture or eye contact, she placed the chocks on my plane and walked away without talking to me or addressing me. Then this ramp agent comes to me a minute after the lady left and he told me that I need to move the plane. I asked him why did the lady put the chocks on if you need me to move the airplane, he said there is a miscommunication. Then after 3 minutes standing in the beaming sun, he tells me that I need to move it to Atlantic west 1 ramp, so I asked him where it is, he said that he will find out. Then he showed me where I need to taxi it to. After I secured the plane, he welcomed me to Carlsbad and he was being friendly. Once I walked into the terminal, a young lady at the front desk gave me a sharp look and asked me if I have a card for payment - no welcoming attitude whatsoever. I told her that I would like to know what are the charges, so she responded in a robotic way that there is a facility fees and security fees, she never mentioned anything about the parking reg. hourly fees. She did mention that if I buy a minimum of 11 gallons they will waive the facility fees, so I went with it. After I came back in one hour, the same young lady slammed me with a total of $148.65 just to park for 1 hour. She never mentioned that the gas price is $10/Gallon and she never mentioned there is a parking reg. Hourly fees. I have been flying for 26 years and used a lot of FBO's across the country, I never had such bad experience with any of them including Atlantic. But I know one thing for sure, after this experience I will recommend all the pilots I know not to go to any Atlantic again. There was no need for all this attitude and the excessive charges that reflects on poor management and misinforming the customer of the true cost of parking there.

This is just simply awesome, many private jets pass through this area. Huge deck on the second…read morefloor provides views of Palomar Mountain and the ocean. Five stars !!

Always zoom right in and out best way to get to the Tijuana airport…read more Parking is reasonably priced.

My wife and I were looking for a cheaper way to fly to Cancun and we're so glad we found out about…read moreCBX. Not only was it a way to drastically cut our expenses (domestic flights from within Mexico are obviously way cheaper than international flights from LA), but it was such a calm, streamlined, easy operation. We got to the parking lot early for our 7am flight out of Tijuana, walked to the check in terminal & that's where we encountered our one and only 'hiccup.' Because we had 3 children with us, the Viva desk check-in said we needed to speak to a representative but we were told the only one on duty at that time was in the restroom. Luckily the stand alone kiosk on the other side of the area worked out fine. All of this was more of a Viva issue than a CBX one. We breezed through the bridge over the boarder & customs took no time at all. It was one of the quickest customs experiences I've ever had. We got dumped out right at the bag check area & were on for our trip. Coming home was just as easy. We got our bags and followed the well marked signs to CBX to walk over the boarder & do customs. Customs took a tad bit longer than going to Mexico, but that's more of a US thing than CBX. We still got through in was less time than expected, even when arriving on a Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend when I would normally expect huge crowds of people trying to get in to the country. In all, we saved hundreds of dollars even after paying for CBX & parking on location. We will always be using them from here on out for any family trips to Mexico.

Great Service. Fast and reliable. Easy to make reservations. The drivers are very nice and…read morerespectful.

Needed a taxi in Oceanside on a Thursday in the late morning but they couldn't come up with a…read moredriver. Kinda lame...

This was, hands down, one of the most disappointing and dishonest service experiences I've had in a…read morelong time. We were quoted a price in advance for a short, 10-minute shuttle ride -- already steep, but we were on our way to a very important family event, so I didn't push back. When we arrived, the driver arbitrarily added 20% to the price, claiming it was "because of all our bags." This was never mentioned up front. He waited until we were unloading to spring the surprise charge on us -- a classic bait and switch. And then, as if that wasn't enough, he had the audacity to ask for a tip. I was with my family and didn't want to make a scene, so I paid. But I left feeling completely taken advantage of. Rarely have I felt so blatantly fleeced. This was not just unprofessional -- it was opportunistic and shady. Do yourself a favor: steer clear of this service unless you enjoy last-minute charges and being made to feel like a walking wallet.

Sun Diego City and Airport Transportation AWESOME!! We had…read moreAlex for a driver, he is great! Kind, honest and a since of humor.

My wife and I have used La Jolla Transportation for over 15 years. They are very dependable and…read morealways on time. They use extremely clean luxury vehicles and their prices are reasonable.

From the owner: There is no need to overpay for good service in transportation Predictable flat rates to any point…read morein La Jolla, San Diego county or adjacent areas Exclusive ride. You won't have to share the vehicle with strangers. Personalized door to door service is more convenient that shuttles or taxicabs, and less expensive than stretch limousines A professional and dedicated staff makes a difference Greet and Meet service provided upon request (inside Airport terminals) or, curbside pick-up available Courteous & attentive drivers will take good care of your baggage Reservations recommended Mayor credit cards accepted.

I have lived here many years but only taken the Coaster a handful of times…read more I was going down to Petco park for a Padres game and decided to give it a try. It is about an hour from Oceanside to the San Diego Santa Fe depot (about 20 minutes more than driving by car at 1030 am). There was an option for a day pass for $15 to take the Coaster down and back, but also to be able to use the Trolley as well. That was a good deal. Avoid a ticket and tap your Pronto card everytime you get on to a train or trolley. You get down to the Santa Fe Depot and you walk over to the trolley line and take the green or blue, green has less stops and it only takes like 10-14 minutes. The conductors do come by to check your tickets, so just make sure you tap your Pronto card everytime you get on to a train or trolley. I was able to leave the game with 2 outs to go and run to the trolley which was running late, and at about 407 got us over to the Santa Fe depot at 418 and we had to run to the Coaster that was leaving at 420 but we made it, even when I stopped to tap my pronto card. Enjoy the photos.

I've ridden the Coaster several times previously and always considered it the best train system…read morealong the California coast, but I rode it again recently and the Wi-Fi was out. Although, I had ridden it 2 days previously, and the Wi-Fi was out then also, on my next ride, I asked the conductor and he acted as if he wasn't aware of that and would report it. Also, at least 1/2 the bathrooms were out of order. That's a problem. I hope that's not a sign of deterioration.

We have used North Coast Limo since they started in Vista about 25 years ago. They are family…read moreowned as we are. We have always had great feedback from our families about the clean vehicles, well mannered and compassionate drivers, and the on time service. I, as an individual, have used North Coast Limo many times over the years for personal use whether it be for my son's wedding, a ride to the airport or cruise terminal, a night out, or anything else where I want someone to drive. They are always prompt and available whatever the adventure might be. I know there is Uber, Lyft, and taxi service but you never know what you are going to get. With North Coast Limo, I can trust that I will get a clean, well maintained vehicle, great attentive drivers, and a safe ride wherever the destination.

Charged over double the original quote. Was also erratic and unsafe. Worst car service I've ever…read morehad.

I used Transit Van Shuttle on May 11, 2022 from Canyon Lake to LAX returning May 17,2022…read moreThis is by far the best transportation service I have used in the valley Very professional driver that allowed us to sit back and enjoy the ride with no stress. I would definitely recommend Transit Van Shuttle for your trip You can look forward to a reasonable price with a courteous punctual driver and a stress free pickup and drop off . My family and I travel often and getting to the Airport in traffic can be a nightmare. Thank you for the great service

Horrible service. Very unsafe and aggressive driving. Would not recommend this business!read more

Bright large airport that doesn't feel as hectic or stressful as LAX in Los Angeles. It also helps…read morewe have family nearby where we can drop off our car and who are willing to drop us off and pick us up! Another bonus is finding a direct redeye flight to Boston on a Tuesday, when apparently the airport is much calmer than others days we've been here. We dropped our check luggage at the curbside drop off of Terminal 2 (no line, took 3 minutes), then walked to the front of the TSA precheck (no line, 5 more minutes,). The Delta staff were quick and polite. People watching at airports is entertaining. You see travelers who are tired and chill or tired and cranky, not at their best anyway, and it's amusing. Bon Voyage! Safe travels, everyone!

Lovely airport... My…read morefirst time stopping over in San Diego and had a great experience as it's a lovely place with lots of options to do so as they have lots of options to shop and dine here though not much seating besides at the gates and food court. There are signs to help you navigate though I guess as a first timer it did little to help me find my way especially for lounges as I walked right by one and didn't even see it is my ignorance as well but it's quite a busy airport but of course timing always helps as well I don't have much negativity to say other than Alaska/Hawaiian not having a lounge here do understand it is a planned project that hopefully will happen soon to make the transition comforting. Thank you!