It is hard not to miss these yellow buildings when driving down the I-5 in San Diego. I have a…read morepersonal connection to MCRD San Diego because I recently had two family members go through boot camp. I come from a military family and have always had a deep appreciation for our military. It is such an honor and special moment to attend graduation here after not seeing or talking to your loved one for three months. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego was built in 1919 and is located right next to San Diego International Airport (the other recruiting base is in Parris Island, South Carolina). MCRD is also home to a Drill Instructor's School and at times will house members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Thousands of Marine recruits are trained here each year. Those that enlist go through a thirteen-week training process in which the recruits are cut off from civilian world and must adapt to Marine Corps lifestyle. Towards the end of the training period, recruits are taken offsite for field training and must pass the 54-hour simulated combat exercise called the Crucible. After passing, they are officially Marines and can attend graduation. Even though it can be hard for a parent to let go of their child, they do some things for the parents to help with the detachment process. The recruits are not allowed to have cellphones or make contact with family, but they can write and receive letters. During boot camp, I always kept the training matrix hanging on my wall so that I would know what training exercise they were doing each week. They also have a Facebook group page where they will post photos of each company's training exercises. Graduation day is a special weekend when parents can have dinner at the Bay View Restaurant and meet their child's drill instructor. Then families are able to watch their new Marine march on the parade deck and see them for the first time. There is also a museum here at MCRD San Diego that focuses on the history of the Marine Corps. I enjoyed walking through it and checking out all of the different galleries and exhibits.

Save your hard-earned money and look elsewhere…read more This place is advertised as "Base Lodging," but that's misleading--it's essentially two barracks rooms awkwardly connected. The moment I stepped in, I was greeted by dirt and sticky surfaces that made it clear cleanliness was not a priority. Everything in the room looked like it was trapped in 1985: a tiny, outdated TV, worn-out furniture, dingy carpets, and clocks that belong in a thrift store. There were exactly two USB ports in the room, and unsurprisingly, neither of them worked. If you're expecting modern amenities, you'll be sorely disappointed. Housekeeping? More like no-keeping. The civilian cleaning staff barely did anything. The shower was a disaster--the head was sticky, and there were long black hairs stuck to the ceiling and tiles, a surefire sign of carelessness. The toilet seal was leaking, adding to the room's overall neglected condition. The courtyards added to the experience, and not in a good way. You see, Marines frequent the area, and let's just say they don't keep it quiet. My nights were filled with the sounds of Marines doing Marine things--talking, singing, taking loud bathroom trips, and other shenanigans that echoed through the night. The thin walls made it impossible to escape the noise. If you want rest, peace, or even basic comfort, go somewhere else. This place doesn't provide it, and the experience left me frustrated and sleep-deprived. There are far better places to spend your money and actually feel like you're getting what you pay for.

I came back to try a burger and their fries today, and they did not disappoint. I had the blue…read morecheese burger and chili cheese fries with a couple sides of ranch. No complaints here. The food was awesome. As always, these gentleman are always welcoming and accommodating. If you're only ordering malts, they ask if you'd like water while you wait. I came earlier today before I head out to a concert, and the ambiance is totally chill. This has become a face spot. Thanks guys! Cheers!

This place was recommended by a coworker and ohhh man, how lucky was I to experience this place. I…read morehad the All American Burger (which has bacon and an egg in it), sweet potato fries and a vanilla malt, and everything was soooo goood! I considered the malt top notch! It might be my new go to malt place. Vibe was a classic diner, which was awesome, and it came with the hospitality as well. Jeff was super nice and accommodating, I would come back just for the good vibes alone!

Great service, big crowds but managed efficiently and best large beef ribs I've had in a long time…read more!!

Always heard so many great things about Phil's, so knew I had to make a stop while in San Diego. I…read morelove bbq but don't think OC has too many great spots. We ordered the beefy ribs and baby back ribs, both were good but I was wowed by the beefy ribs. I was seriously full by just one, so I got to enjoy the rest at home. $35 for this is a pretty good deal. Literally fall off the bone, so much meat, smokey, just perfect. Sides complemented the meats well. I've also tried the cornbread here from the family meal and it is amazing, so much corn flavor and super moist.

Quick and easy, just backed up to the loading dock and filled up my coolers to keep my blue fin…read moretuna fresh for the ride home!

If you want to talk about great service this is definitely your place very responsive attentive and…read morealways know how to keep the customer happy if more businesses know how to run their place like this we would be in a better world. Jonny is excellent and handling orders always answers anytime and always gets me ice as soon as possible you cannot beat the service anywhere. Not to mention they also have the best prices and will be any competitors price.

This is a great place for the Fire Dept. and other agencies to train at. I drive by all the time…read morewhen I drop my son off at work. I have also been on the grounds and seen training drills, including smokey fires. According to the city of San Diego website, "The Regional Public Safety Training Institute (RPSTI), located at 4347 North Harbor Drive near downtown San Diego, is a joint venture of regional law enforcement and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department." It hosts other agencies involving the military, federal, state and city. At this training facility, you can find programs that drill and teach these organizations: U.S. Navy SEALS Federal Bureau of Investigation Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms U.S. Customs and Border Protection California Highway Patrol Various law enforcement K-9 and SWAT teams California Office of Emergency Services (OES) National Fire Academy off-campus classes Professional development training and seminars. Fire Cadet Program. The Training & Safety Facility includes a drill ground; a confined space training site and there is a hazardous materials training site including tank railroad cars and overturned tanker trailers. There are Fire Rescue Camps held here, along with the bi-annual Fire Cadet Program which trains here. The Cadet Program is sponsored by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and San Diego City Firefighters, Local 145. I do not know if these old buildings that are burned up or otherwise utilized as training are the leftovers from when the old Naval Training Center was turned into Liberty Station. The aging housing here does look like old barracks but I will need to look into that further. 4 YELP STARS for the San Diego Fire-rescue Training Institute.

I wanted to try something different other than the Hash Skillet (which is my favorite) .. so I…read moretried the new carne asada torta and I'm not gonna lie it was pretty fire, of course nothing in comparison to your abuelitas kitchen but for a new menu item not bad at all I'd recommend this.

New menu! 9.95 and 9 options. Brunch on the smaller-side! (Of course the regular menu is also…read moreavailable). Perfect portions, and completely delish! I had the 2 egg omelette. It was excellent with sourdough toast and hash browns well done. And still had leftovers! Service was great with Savannah! We are always greeted with a smile and thanked when we leave. Lovely spot to dine! We will see you all again soon BY!

We were a little blind to the time, and realized we didn't have as much time as we thought. Aiden…read morewas on top of everything, and resolved confusions with easy answers, and helped expedite the experience so we could get to our next engagement. The food came out fast and tasted great! Just a fantastic experience.

After seeing The Devil Wears Prada 2 at The LOT, our group headed to Stone Brewery for dinner. I've…read morenormally had good experiences with the food here, but this visit was a little hit or miss since I decided to try something different. I ordered the SOCAL Superfood salad with salmon. Unfortunately, the sweet potato was raw instead of roasted as described on the menu, and the dressing tasted more like wasabi than a lemon vinaigrette. Another person in our group ordered tacos that came out soggy and cold, almost as if they had been sitting for a while before being served. That said, there were definitely some highlights. Two of my friends ordered the Ahi Tuna Bowl and really enjoyed it, and another ordered the Fruity Goat salad with chicken, which is honestly one of the best salads on the menu. Of course, you also can't go wrong with the yellowfin ahi tuna nachos -- always delicious. Our waiter was great throughout the meal and quickly corrected the issues with our orders, which we appreciated. Overall, still a nice atmosphere and a good spot to grab food and drinks with friends.

One of the best Denny's experiences I've had! Came with my family after running a 5K at SeaWorld…read moreand working up a big appetite. Food came out perfect, dining room was clean and quiet, service was prompt and friendly, and most importantly - the kids loved the pancakes. Will definitely return next time we're in the area.

This restaurant is huge compared to other Denny's I have visited. The servers are all very quick…read moreand friendly. The managers are very hands on and the cooks get the food out very quickly for how busy the store is. Thank you Denny's PointLoma.