Nice Art Gallery / Studio Space in San Diego's Hillcrest District. Large selection of art, mostly…read morepaintings but some other forms as well Artists were very friendly. Shop is clean and well organized. Some of the studio spaces were open others were closed but have glass in the doors so you can see in and enjoy the art. Be aware that some of the art has explicit content, so if that offends you or you are traveling with children you may want to skip this gallery. Otherwise highly recommend.

There's truly something here for every kind of art lover. From pottery to sculptures to paintings,…read moreyou're almost guaranteed to find a piece that speaks to you and maybe even earns a spot in your home. This was my first visit to The Studio, a gallery tucked away in Hillcrest, and I was genuinely impressed. They showcase a wide range of artists, and it's especially great to see so many talented creatives from San Diego getting the spotlight. The featured show we saw was by Lance Chung, whose work beautifully captures dancers in motion. His pieces feel like stepping into a dream or a fairytale. They are whimsical, expressive, and just plain mesmerizing. Beyond the main exhibit, the gallery opens up into multiple rooms featuring other artists, so you can wander and discover even more creativity. One artist showcased pottery and mentioned she hosts group pottery classes. Honestly, such a fun idea for a birthday or team event. All in all, it was an immersive and inspiring experience that I'd happily do again.

Gosh I really love this place and so glad I stopped in today before run club…read more They have all sorts of fun items in here and I wanted to buy the entire store. Some really fun books about places to travel to. I saw a nice tequila and mezcal cocktail recipes book and flipped thru that. They have very cute hair barrettes in fish shapes, cute little coin purses and all sorts of unique items for your everyday use or as gifts to others. I also spied a few Banksy books and will look into them more and purchase some of the more recent collections of Banksy's. They also have a bunch of women's toiletries items and everything smelled lovely. A lot of imported products from Europe and other places. They also have a great card section up front so get that nice special occasion card for friend or family. I am definitely coming back and will give myself more time to browse so I can buy a few items to enjoy!

Super cute and fun store!…read more They have super unique items with all different art styles. This is a GREAT place to get a nice gift for someone (their card selection is great too)! This is definitely a good place geared for someone looking for a unique trinket or someone who like interior design. It is also just fun to window shop here. I will say the items are a bit pricey but it seems like the cost reflect the quality of the items and the uniqueness as well.

Had exactly the dining table we were looking for and found a living room end table that went great…read morewithout our coffee and existing end table, AND THEN two night stands that are gorgeous! Our trip got us three updated rooms, well more organized in our new place, and for the old school quality that you certainly CANNOT find at places like IKEA. Thank you so much! P.S. Their delivery guy Steve was polite, quick, great communication on time. Oh yes, they'll deliver, and for very reasonable cost too. Thank you again!

Wonderful and fun antiques and vintage items! Owner is super sweet too! We got a lot of great stuff.read more

I always drive by this when I'm on mission gorge and one day my husband and I finally decided to…read morecheck this place out, out of curiosity. If you're looking for antique furniture and pieces for projects, this is the place. They definitely have an impressive collection of antiques- even dated as early as the late 1800s. It's very cool! Although the items are very pricey, it is a nice collection of history. Very cool place!

Unexpectedly discovered this hidden gem in Santee that truly impressed me. There are two stories…read morebrimming with a variety of items, from furniture to trinkets, reasonably priced. I found a few treasures for myself during my visit, and I'm already looking forward to my next trip back. Definitely worth a stop.

Updating my review after some clarification from manager, Holly. Long story short, if you decide to…read morebook, you might want to check w/ her first to learn more about exactly which unit you're booking, as it might impact your experience. It is an older 4-story condo building, right near the Crystal Pier and boardwalk in Pacific Beach. Apparently, many of the units are updated, have ocean front views and balconies, and rent weekly or monthly. However, if you happen to book a timeshare exchange (like we did), you'll get one of 4 rooms - #24, #66, 67 and 68. As Holly acknowledges, these four rooms are very basic and not updated. We booked a room for my brother and his family for Christmas week through a timeshare exchange, and spent some time with him there. The unit we got (#24) faced Garnet, across from the 710 Beach Club (if you like to enjoy free live music and/or karaoke until 2 am each night, it's a great location; otherwise, not so much). There's gated underground parking for 1 car. Our unit slept 6, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sofa bed in living room, although it felt pretty cramped for an adult couple and 4 teenagers/young adults. It had a full kitchen, and was comfortable, but definitely not fancy. Did have a peek ocean view from the living room area. There's a jacuzzi and a few lounge chairs on the ground floor (although just on concrete, not too attractive). Check in and linens are at Capri by the Sea, a couple blocks away. All in all, it's a great location in San Diego, right off the beach, and walking distance to all sorts of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Some of the units could just use a little TLC.

My family stayed here for two nights and we had a great time. It's a great place to stay if you…read morewant to be super close to the beach and a short drive away from the San Diego Zoo or Sea World. It was the perfect place for my family, we actually got the kids to sleep in their own room for once and the bathtub was really helpful. I would definitely stay here again on our next trip to San Diego. Thank you!

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.

This was my second time going to the Granada House. The music has been excellent , and the art on…read morethe walls are amazing ! AmNot to mention the excellent drinks , and amazing crowd of people . Check this place out ,!

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!

We lived here for 2 years, and i must say that overall it was a very good experience…read more Since the time that i first laid eyes upon the El Cortez,i wanted to live there. That was when we first got stationed in San Diego back in 2002. It was not within our reach at that time. Two years ago when we decided to move again, i found some places on Craigslist and we went to take a look. El Cortez is a historic building, and was erected in 1928. It has a grand and checkered past. First it was a very ritzy hotel that hosted VIPs to the likes of Elvis and JFK. At that time the hotel was the tallest building in downtown san diego and had an unobstructed view of the bay from the peak of Cortez hill. The hotel eventually went bankrupt and fell into disrepair. After the owner abandoned it, it was inhabited by homeless and other unsavory characters. The walls of the El Cortez display pictures that were taken during the rise and fall of its fame. They proudly display the grandeur that once was, as well as the graffiti that adorned the walls during the rock bottom period. Finally the building was bought, converted into condominiums, and they were sold to individual owners. We rented #303, which was a quaint little 650 sf unit on the northwest corner of the building. The lobby has a very high cathedral ceiling and is decorated fashionably to include some very comfortable couches. The hallways even still sported custom El Cortez carpet. SPIFFY! There are the typical creaks and dilapidated iron window frames that adorn an old building. That being said it has a lot of character and charm. I enjoyed the two years that i was able to live here.

Want to move into a safe, charming, and historic building? This place isn't for you…read more I'll tell you what, the only good thing about this building is our landlord. I'd say 49% of the homeowners are awesome, but 51% are terrible- as the majority vote for anything stupid is usually passed by them. Pool: The pool looks okay from a distance, but up close it's a big old mess. The tiles around the pool are a cheaper light-weight version of Spanish tiles. From personal experience, the tiles are super slippery and get blistering hot. They are obviously not meant to absorb heat. The hideously cheap plastic pool furniture gets very hot. The tables are housed in a militaristic configuration under a filthy awning that probably has never been washed. If you try to move the tables, they are immediately moved back by someone who obviously has nothing better to do with their time. Let me just say, hardly anyone ever uses those tables. The lounge chairs are spread around the pool without any umbrellas for shade and if you actually get an opportunity to relax, the plastic backs of the chairs pinch and get caught on your hair. Other than the awning there's little to no shade. There aren't any shady plants around the pool, instead there are bushes that serve no purpose. The best part (sarcasm) is that if you are female and you happen to go down to the pool on a hot summer day, you can count on being watched by a creepy employee who only seems to water the plants at high noon when there are women at the pool on hot days. FYI- plants are supposed to be watered at sun up and sun down. Employees (opinion): I still don't know the role of the main contact person. Is it scheduling move-ins, filing complaints with the board, sending complaint emails? I certainly know that it's not supervision because employees wander around the building unsupervised. The board complains about saving money, so how about saving 40k and offering the contact position to a part time volunteer homeowner and in return eliminate their monthly HOA fees? I'm just thinking out of the box here... One employee (non valet) should definitely be fired. While taking out the trash, this person said "cochina" as I was walking into the elevator. That's a filthy word that shouldn't be used at work (period). He obviously said it to me, as I was the only one there. His excuse: he spilled trash on himself and said the word because he was upset. It was reviewed by the board and concluded to be a misunderstanding. I speak Spanish and that wasn't a misunderstanding. SURPRISE! It's the same person who waters the plants at the pool on hot days! On the bright side, all of the valet guys and gal are all 100% awesome. Security: There are cameras here and there, but none in common areas, such as the laundry room. For over a year, panties have been stolen from various women. I noticed my collection dwindling and realized I was down to like 5 pairs! Recently, I bought 25 pairs and I'm down to 13. The solution of the HOA was to add flimsy hardware to every floor (probably cost .89 cents per door). Now you can use your own lock or a combination lock that they provided, but listen to the brilliance of this bandaid solution! They stuck the combination code under everyone's doors with the sheet sticking halfway out into the hallway! I'm pretty sure those locks won't protect against the panty thief! HOA fees cost over $600 per unit and at over 80 units, surely they can afford to provide for the safety of their tenants by purchasing cameras for the common areas. It makes me question where all of the money is going. Windows/ Paint/ Renovations The windows are filthy and have not been washed in the 2 years we've been here. The paint is chipping and falling off the walls of the exterior. There's some kind of new wood flooring in the elevators and new carpet on each floor. The carpet is burgundy and so loud it will make you queasy with motion sickness. Gym: No Wifi or cell phone service. Enough said. Jacuzzi: AKA- Enclosed Chlorine Gas Chamber. Weddings: Parking is awful already. I don't know why this hasn't been brought up to the city. When we got married in La Jolla, valet was required, as to not take up the residential spots in the neighborhood. The El Cortez should also require valet. If you're parking on the street on a Friday or Saturday night during a wedding, forget about finding parking because there are an extra 60 cars parked out there. Not to mention, the El Cortez is a terrible and overpriced venue for a wedding. We can all see your wedding! EV: There is EV parking. It's the only thing in the building that meets today's standards and it didn't come easy. Wifi: Many buildings have wifi in the lobby, but not this one. I'm sure the HOA can't afford it. Final thoughts: Under the right management, this place could be great. Unfortunately, management is a joke. Don't spend your money here.