Feels like a quick rich quick scheme. Overpriced shows and overpriced drinks. Do not recommend…read more Best seats are reserved for paid actors. Owners don't even bother to show their faces on stage.. but they're there.

Great venue. We had about 66+ adults and children there for a one year old birthday party. The…read morespace was big enough for a taco stand in the front, a DJ booth and all his equipment, tv for Nintendo HDMI setup for the kids, a playpen for the toddlers, 4 tables for food, ice bins for adult/kid's beverages, seating and a playground next door. We also had a traditional dragon dance performance in the front of the venue. The folks that run it (Kyle, Paige, Jim and Anthony) were really responsive and nice. Our party was the party of the century thanks to them!

Keep walking all the way down Spruce. You'll find it all the way at the end of the street. The…read morebridge is a tad bit wobbly, but it's pretty sturdy.

Fun bridge if you're in the area. Neighborhood street parking is easy. The bridge ends are wobbly…read more The oldest suspension bridge in San Diego, it's sturdier than expected but still cool. I couldn't appreciate its 70 foot height but fortunately the natural area is respected, didn't see any garbage or human made etchings. Quince Street Bridge is a few blocks away, so might want to check that out too and do a hike underneath.

When I heard about this mural, it was a must that I had to come check it out. The mural is in the…read morestyle of your typical Greetings from.... post card. It is the work of Victor Ving and Dave Persue as part of the Greetings Tour in 2016 and measures 15 feet high and 25 feet wide. It was funded by the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association. Each letter in the word San Diego has an iconic image of the city. S - Hotel del Coronado A - Coronado Bridge N - Matt Hensley ollie on overpass (Photo: Daniel Harold Sturt) D - Sunset Cliffs I - Persue "Bunny Kitty" E - American flag, Mexican flag G - Balboa Park O - Giant Dipper, Belmont Park The mural is in excellent shape and looks awesome. It overloooks a parking lot, so it is easy to park and take a closer look. It is on the side of the Belching Beaver and is pretty easy to find. It is a bit outside of the city, so you will need a car to get here. It is in an artsy part of town though, which is pretty cool. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. So, you may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other attractions in the area, or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. Luckily for you there are a ton of murals in this area to check out.

What a nice and pretty mural. We really liked seeing it while we in the area. San Diego was a cool…read moretown with alot of public art. You can park side street and just walk.

I haven't been to an UltraStar Cinema in years, I didn't realize we still had one in San Diego…read more This location was one of the few spots showing Never Stop Chasing so we had to come just to see this. You can see the theater has aged, and well loved. Pricing for concessions and tickets were not bad at all even with the fees. I also heard the staff explaining how busy it can get during their 50% off ticket and popcorn days, which is a deal if you don't mind the crowds. Seats have definitely seen better days, but I do like how high the backing is and for someone short like me, there were no issues of being able to see the screen even if someone tall was in front of me.

I saw The Odyssey today in theater 5 at 3pm. The leather seats were very comfortable and the sound…read moresystem was good. Most importantly, the air conditioning was working really well and the theater was clean. It was easy to purchase tickets online although the $3 convenience fee was a bummer. All staff members I interacted with were friendly. The concessions seemed reasonably priced as well & they have happy hour every day. I didn't try anything though & just brought my water bottle inside. We parked in the free underground lot & it was easy to walk over to the cinema. There were plenty of dated yet functional bathrooms inside. This is a good movie theater to see your next film. Peace.

How can you be in North Park and not check-in at the county famous sign? Ok, maybe it's not county…read morefamous, but it is North Park famous. ;) It's a sign. You can't miss it. And the bonus part, it tells you exactly where you are- North Park. :)

Celine Dion once said it best:…read more "For all those times you stood by me For all the truth that you made me see For all the joy you brought to my life For all the wrong that you made right For every dream you made come true For all the love I found in you I'll be forever thankful baby You're the one who held me up Never let me fall You're the one who saw me through through it all" -Celine Dion, Because You Loved Me, 1996 Thank you North Park Sign.

My wife and I stopped at this Art center inside Balboa Park while we were in San Diego. We…read morespecifically came to this area because my wife wanted to visit the small stores here and look at their jewelry. I also took the time to feed our daughter here as well. The weather was still cloudy so the sun didn't come out yet but it was humid. The area is decorated colorfully to show the art around this area. There also a little water fountain toward the back kind of hidden. The concrete floor here is also in different colors to show the artistic side of things. There also a butterfly sculpture area where you can take picture if you want.

Most recent visit to San Diego, made our first trip to Spanish Village Art Center. I had previously…read morelived in South Orange County for over 2 decades and never knew about this location. Very eclectic is the best way to sum it up in my opinion. Many different mediums of art on display. It also seemed you could take part in art classes there as well. The artists that were present during our visit to the Art Center were very friendly and willing to share how they got their bug for art as well as the different projects that were of most interest to them. Art Center seemed to be well maintained and very clean. If you are in the San Diego and haven't been to the Spanish Village Art Center, I would recommend you make plans to do so.

Our wedding day at the Japanese Friendship Garden was truly perfect. From our very first site tour,…read moreMarina Miller was incredibly communicative, accommodating, and helpful throughout the entire process. She made everything feel organized and easy, and the clear map instructions provided for our guests made the day even more seamless. The Garden itself was absolutely breathtaking. We were blessed with beautiful weather, a stunning sunset, and the most romantic atmosphere imaginable. The scenery created such a magical backdrop for our wedding and made the day feel even more special for my bride, our families, and all of our guests. Everyone had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments about the beautiful venue and atmosphere. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting to begin our marriage. We are so grateful to the Japanese Friendship Garden and their wonderful team for helping make our wedding day unforgettable!

The Japanese Friendship Garden was easily one of the prettiest and most peaceful stops during my…read moretime in San Diego. If you enjoy walking around, taking in beautiful scenery, and getting some great photos along the way, this place is absolutely worth visiting. The garden is very walkable, and there are gorgeous views around seemingly every corner. As someone who loves photography, I had my camera working overtime. Between the landscaping, bridges, waterfalls, plants, and all of the little details throughout the garden, there are so many great opportunities for photos. The koi pond was probably my favorite part. The koi were BEAUTIFUL, and I could have stood there watching them swim around forever. It was easily one of the most relaxing parts of my visit. A fun fact I learned is that the garden opened in 1991 and was created as an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama, Japan. The garden continued to expand over the years, including the addition of a grove with around 200 cherry trees in 2015. So there is actually quite a bit of history and meaning behind all of the beauty. Definitely a 5 star experience for me. Peaceful, gorgeous, easy to explore, and an absolute dream if you enjoy photography. I would gladly come back, especially during cherry blossom season!

The Botanical Building was one of my favorite spots to visit when I went to Balboa Park. It is such…read morea beautiful and peaceful spot. I loved walking around and seeing all the different plants, flowers and greenery. There's even a pretty fountain inside! Thai spot is a great place to just relax and walk around. It is picture perfect and a must see places

I have an unabashed affinity for conservatories, I confess I watch Bridgerton just so that I can…read moremarvel at the conservatories they unveil for their summer time dance galas. Anyway, the botanical building in Balboa park, Sand Diego though made of wood lath is nonetheless considered a conservatory and reputedly the only wood lath conservatory in the world and also one of the largest of its kind globally. As soon as one enters, they are greeted by the intoxicating smell of fecund moist earth. The wood lath structure allows the breeze to flow through but cuts down the harsh sun creating a dappled sanctuary. I felt like a little child let loose in candy land, the display is a feast for the senses with monsteras, philodendron, ferns, orchids, begonias, cycads etc in every corner. One side had majestic soaring plants reaching the ceiling while the other side felt bare in comparison. The lily pond greeting one at the entrance also houses turtles, pink lotuses, frogs and fish. Overall a must visit for people who have a thing for plants or even-otherwise.

I am always proud to brag that my neighborhood has a walking bridge to Trader Joes! This bridge is…read morea work of art with concrete artwork, poetic quotes and is simply an awesome landmark. Needless to say it also makes it super convenient to get to Uptown and Trader Joes. It is quicker fr us to walk than drive a car to pick up a few grocery items and we are forever grateful we have this little bridge a part of our neighborhood. Even if you don't live here, take a walk across from behind Trader Joes and enjoy the art and poetry. It is truly lovely!

I love this bridge! Living in University Heights, I often walk across it to get into Hillcrest. The…read morearea is filled with shopping spots like Ralphs and Trader Joe's, along with plenty of small restaurants. Though it's a short bridge, it features charming quotes and artwork along the way.

loved everything they offered at this park. the best part was there was no admission fee. so great…read moreexperience our overnight stay in san diego and able to walk around this beautiful park. such great architecture. we werent able to venture the whole park but gives us a reason to come back ! highly recommend. prepare to walk use some good comfortable foot wear. i wore sandals and it was tolerable. make sure to bring water. we didn't necessarily need too as we only stayed for at least an hour and a half but i didnt see drinking fountains or anywhere to refill so id consider. depending on the time, you do pay for parking. it also depends in where you park so pricing varies. i noticed that there was a lot of runners here to! might come by to do a fun run one of these days when im back in town overall fun experience. would definitely come back and explore more!

Balboa Park is so beautiful and serene. It is filled with gorgeous architecture, historic buildings…read moreand lovely gardens. It is the most picture perfect spot and I really enjoyed walking around here. My favorite spot was the reflecting pool in front of the Botanical Building. It is so picturesque and peaceful. I even spotted a cute little turtle right by the pond. Visiting Balboa Park was a wonderful way to spend the day exploring. It is definitely a spot where I could easily spend several hours . There's plenty to discover here!