Having access to hiking and mountain biking so close to the major urban center of San Diego is a…read morehuge benefit to everybody who lives here that enjoys the outdoors. Right now through March is the best time of year to visit in my opinion. Everything is beautiful and green and the flowers are starting to come out. I just hiked there this past weekend and it was spectacular. Over the course of the years when we have had super blooms, the mountainside on South Fortuna gets covered with poppies. We only saw a couple puppies here this past weekend but super exciting! With a little bit of rain in the near future forecast, the wildflowers are going to explode. So many different choices of trails to hike, but the south Fortuna Mountain is definitely my favorite. There's a kick ass section of over 200 stairs that goes straight up the hillside. That's the hillside where the poppies come out and it's one hell of a workout. It does get incredibly hot out here in the summer months. I would proceed with caution, if choosing outdoor activities here at those times. Tons of water, early morning or late evening start time for activities and adequate sun protection are a must. There is very little shade on these trails. I would also recommend always going with a buddy, just in case there's an emergency, and using the AllTrails app so you don't get lost.

I've been wanting to go to Mission Trails for the longest and finally had the opportunity to go…read morerecently. It was a typical beautiful day...I thought why not enjoy it at Mission Trails Regional Park. It was easy to get to and plenty of available parking...choice of lot or street. That's greaaat parking is not an issue whatsoever! Our goal was to see the dam. We had a pleasant walk...basking in the sun...listening to nature...reading park info displayed and signage. Along the way, we realize there were pipeline work being done for what appears to be for waste. We weren't sure for how long this work was going on. When we almost arrived at our destination, we were disappointed to find out the road to the dam was closed due to construction. I wish this sign was at the start of the trail. We could've taken another trail instead. It's all good though. We enjoyed looking at the open areas with rugged hills and valleys while taking in the nature surrounding us. Overall, it was a good outdoor experience. We'll be back :-)

This is only my second year coming to Starlight circle but it has quickly become one of my favorite…read moreplaces to see lights. It is located right by Santana High School, which they open for parking and bathrooms! So there will always be a spot to park, even if it's a little far. We usually drive it though, since it's like one huge circle of a street. There's beautifully lit houses, light shows, art, and blow ups out! A good portion of the houses also had stands in front of them where they sold hot chocolate, tameles (one of the best I've ever had), macrons, kettle corn, cup of noodles, hot apple cider, and other holiday snacks! You can drive it as many times as you want, just look out for people walking! I highly recommend this is a free holiday must see in San Diego.

Our favorite family holiday outing! This was our 13th year and the houses never disappoint! Fun…read moreholiday lights and decor with neighbors selling yummy treats and crafts. Parking is made easy with a convenient lot at the nigh school down the street.

If you need help finding this place read this review!! I got lost about 3 times because there's no…read moresigns or directions online anywhere. There is a small parking lot if you drive down Cara way, the parking lot is in front of the area where you'll see a gate, and a path under the bridge. Although if you want a little more of a workout park by Wendy's and walk on down. So I mistakenly went on the left dirt side that went on the bridge, I walked down a path in complete forest trying to find this place which was an adventure in itself. Lots of odd finds, like car batteries, trash, and whatever else kids are up to these days. Then ended back up on the bridge and went down a steep path under the bridge which lead to a pretty nice hike that went over a couple bridges with running water. It was a beautiful hike but I was still trying to find the garden..... 4 miles later and almost willing to give up, we finally found the garden. When you are at the area where you can park you will see a gate on the right or a dirt/concrete path to the left. GO RIGHT, go through the gate and walk on down. You'll see an art wall on your way down. I originally did not think this is where it was because google maps showed a large building, but that's exactly where it is. As you keep going down the path you'll see tons of trees and a gazebo. Oh wow was this place breathtaking, so many memorials of crime victims. Cara knotts area was the largest and it was amazing to see how kept up it was. Her father that also passed had a bench next to her as well. It was a really peaceful and beautiful experience but also very emotional. A great stop for a hike (that I didn't prepare for) or to visit the beautiful garden. Hope this review helps you find it!

I have a connection to this place and love coming here to walk the dog. We try and leave a toy for…read moreothers at the site and give respects to those taken too early from us.

If you're looking to do an easy nature trail walk, I recommend this one! Right from the start you…read moresee a lake scenery with lots of trees and plants on the water. There were trees with yellow leaves because it's fall. Didn't see much wild life. There were bridges and streams. No steep hills. Beautiful views and atmosphere.

We parked at a large lot next to the Visitor Center (plenty of spots ~ 830AM). We walked…read moreapproximately 1.5mi to the Old Mission Dam (lots of water!) then proceeded according to the Google Maps for "Oak Canyon Trail" since the map at the Visitor Center didn't show where the waterfall was. We have done portions of this hike coming from other entry points when it was DRY, and everything was rocks and dirt. With the recent rains, areas that were previously rocks/dirt were now covered with running water. It actually took awhile to get from the "Giant Oak Tree" landmark to where the waterfall was supposed to be, because two-way traffic was needing to stop and wait for each other, since in parts of the trail, only a sliver of muddy ground could be traversed. If you are wanting to do this hike now, you will not be able to take strollers on this path & you should be somewhat surefooted because the rocks can be slippery. Stupidly, I can't figure out if I actually saw a waterfall. I saw a lot of segments in which the flowing water would "fall" a foot or so (one photo attached). Overall, it was a beautiful hike and wonderful to see a familiar hiking trail completed transformed by the rains. That being said, it was supposed to be an out-and-back hike but we were not interested in clambering through mud/rocks/water again so we actually used the North Fortuna to Grassland loop trail to get back to the Visitor center. This turned a 3mi hike into an 8mi one. Our bodies were very tired

Cute little library and friendly staff. But they are definitely in need of a new location, seems…read morelike they have been there forever. They're raising funds for a new library and I hope that can happen soon!

For many years, I voted at the Santee branch of the San Diego County Library. The ladies there were…read moreknowledgeable and helpful, and I always enjoyed the childhood memories that the smell of the library brought back for me. But shame on me: in recent years, I've contributed to the slow unraveling of American society by shunning the small but community-centric offerings of the local public library. I want to blame TV and the internet, Amazon and TikTok, but that's a childish dodge, obvious and irresponsible, like blaming the rain for ruining my car's interior, instead of myself, for not putting up my windows. Libraries are - have always been - more than simple book repositories. They're classrooms; study halls; venues for public meetings; and "third places", where people can relax and interact with folks other than those they know from home and at work. Like many Americans, I've found technologies and places to stand in for the library. Much of the research and reading I do, I do online; and when I want the bustle of strangers, I sit in coffee shops. [half-hour long pause] I was going to add something here about the charming old-fashioned American tradition of submitting ballots at a library or other public venue, and I was going to ruefully assert that COVID-19 is to blame for my having stopped doing so. But COVID-19 isn't the threat it used to be, and the ugly truth is that I'm afraid to go into crowds of gun-totin', antisocial, right-wing extremist MAGA nutjobs whose attention is focused on politics, and who would rather see their fellow citizens shot dead than to see their candidates lose fair elections. I miss the library, but I'm not willing to die for it.

Impossible to contact…read more Attempted to call their office for weeks without any luck. I then contact the enlisted recruiting office in El Cajon and asked for their direct lines. Got 3 of them and yet they still do not answer. I guess the don't want any new recruits.

They are really helpful but extremely busy. Make sure you call multiple times to get ahold of them…read moreto schedule an appointment. Sometimes walk in is fine but extremely rare, I suggest call ahead multiple times to schedule an appoinment.

What a fun park. We took our dog and grandson here last Friday. School was out somewhere because…read morethere were a ton of teenagers there. And it was a delight to see them playing on the large structure and enjoying the swings. My grandson is 18 months so we stuck to the smaller playground structure and had fun. My daughter took our dog to the dog park area where he had such fun playing with two other puppies. It was a great afternoon. We lucked out on parking but both lots were maxed out. The snack shack was open and disc golf players were having a ball.

Mast Park is a very nice park with some very good amenities. I came for a 40 minute walk, and a few…read morewalks around the park accomplished my goal. The park offers large playgrounds for the little ones, clean restrooms, a dedicated dog park and walk, good picnic and BBQ areas, and basketball courts. I liked the well maintained trail that traverses around and through the park. There are plenty of mature trees, good grassy areas, and shaded pavilions.

KaffeeMeister Supervisor has assured me they follow ADA & service dogs are allowed…read more Thank you for taking care of all customers equally to include intelligentual disabled persons.

Tried calling multiple times in regards to a question. Called the second time they answered and…read morehung up. Finally got someone after a month of calling on and off. I'll just grab coffee elsewhere.

It's a monument to the KCBQ radio station when it was located in Santee. Lots of radio…read morepersonalities were on the air from this station and some are still on the air in San Diego and other cities. Like Wolfman Jack, Shotgun Tom who is now working in Los Angeles and Gene Knight who works at KYXY and a lot of other DJ's. Just a little monument with a lot of the people's names. Kind of cool. Located on Mission Gorge Rd in front of the Kohl's store between the sidewalk and the street.

Welp. It's there. It's small. It outlines a more significant part of San Diego's history than this…read moretiny little monument provides. Nice thing is that you can see from the road if you aren't distracted by the In-N-Out directly behind it.

Kennedy Park was one of the most energetic places I have visited with someone. I saw many teenagers…read moreskateboarding in the concrete bowls and ramps and they all looked confident and happy. The atmosphere felt bold and expressive with the sound of wheels, music, and excited voices. Teenagers would love how free and creative it feels because they can practice tricks and express themselves. The service was simple and smooth with clean areas and clear signs. The value was great because the park was open and accessible. The quality of the skate areas was impressive and everything felt sturdy and well designed. The selection of ramps, bowls, and jumps gave teenagers many ways to challenge themselves. I have only been there once before writing this review but it was one of the most thrilling places I have visited. I highly recommend that teenagers go there because it gives them a chance to be bold, expressive, and proud of their skills.

One trip to Kennedy Park and you may never return to Wells Park. Especially if you appreciate a…read moreclean well maintained private restroom. Kennedy Park has a shaded picnic area with 8 tables there's 3 hot coal receptacles suggesting barbeques are welcome, but you'll have to bring your own grill .There are lots of benches throughout the park some in the sun and some in the shade. I saw several groups of kids playing soccer. They have a play structure that kids seemed to enjoy. I saw walkers, joggers, people sitting on the share, some reading some reflecting some relaxing and one man enjoying a late breakfast, wait, that was me. I had a nice relaxing visit ,eating my breakfast and people watching This is a good park to visit in El Cajon.