Beast Pets is a small shop with a huge heart. While they…read morespecialize in invertebrates and arachnids, there's no better place in San Diego for feeders, husbandry advice, and genuine customer care. Sean runs the show, and he's the real deal. When I showed up with a hatchling chameleon I had purchased elsewhere, I quickly realized I wasn't prepared to care for it properly. Sean took time out of his day to educate me, answer my questions, and even continued helping me through text messages afterward. That kind of service is rare. What's even more impressive is that I live around the corner from what's considered San Diego's premier reptile shop, yet I willingly drive 20 minutes to Beast Pets, passing plenty of other pet stores along the way. They're simply that good. Their feeder selection is outstanding and consistently healthy. They regularly stock: Hydei and melanogaster fruit flies Field crickets Soldier fly larvae Red runner roaches Dubia roaches And much more Need isopods? They've got those too. The service doesn't stop when you leave the store. When I travel, Beast Pets babysits my animals. I once left my frogs in their care for two weeks while I was on vacation, and when I came back they had practically doubled in size under Sean's care. This is what a real pet shop looks like. During the cork bark shortage caused by supply chain issues, Beast Pets somehow stayed stocked while everyone else seemed to be sold out. It's just another example of how they consistently go above and beyond. I could keep going, but at this point you'll probably think I'm on the payroll. I'm not. I'm just a customer who appreciates an amazing shop run by people who genuinely care about animals and the hobby. If you're into reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, invertebrates, or simply want trustworthy advice from people who know their stuff, Beast Pets is absolutely worth the trip.

I was really disappointed with our experience at this store. My son had been looking forward to…read morevisiting for a long time, so it was upsetting to see him leave feeling disappointed because of how one employee treated us. Instead of taking the time to educate us about the beetles and explain their specific care requirements, the employee immediately assumed that we would end up killing them simply because we didn't have the proper enclosure. There is a big difference between educating customers and making them feel judged. We were there to learn, ask questions, and understand what the beetles needed, not to be criticized or made to feel unwelcome. Good customer service means being patient, respectful, and willing to help customers who are genuinely interested in learning. Unfortunately, this employee did the opposite. His rude and condescending attitude completely ruined what was supposed to be an exciting experience for my son. It's disappointing when a business loses potential customers simply because an employee cannot communicate respectfully. Very poor customer service. I would not recommend this store based on our experience, and we will not be returning.

Marlon was extremely helpful and helped answer my novice questions since I just stated my first…read morereef tank. I ended up leaving with a blue ricordea for a decently nice size and pricing! Glad Reef Geeks is local, great hospitality, service, and knowledge.

I made my first purchase here during their Easter 35%off sale, and it was an awesome experience…read morefrom start to finish. I'm transitioning from freshwater to saltwater and decided to turn my 20‑gallon long into a nano zoa garden. Marlon took the time to walk me through the fundamentals of cycling a saltwater tank -- something I underestimated coming from freshwater. His guidance was clear, honest, and incredibly helpful. Peter also went the extra mile by holding my coral order until my tank is fully cycled. That kind of customer care is rare and really shows how much they value their customers' success. I'm thrilled that Chula Vista finally has a coral store. This place is going to be dangerous for my wallet, and I can't wait to come back for more.

Every time I visit this location, I have the best experience! I stopped in tonight to pick up some…read morepinhead crickets for our baby alligator lizard and brought my bearded dragon along for the trip. Even though it was just a few minutes before closing, the staff never made me feel rushed. I don't know his name, but the guy in his late 20s or early 30s (who worked at closing on Friday, September 18th) is always incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He took extra time to help me choose the perfect piece of wood for my bearded dragon's new tank and even gave me great ideas for positioning it in the space I have. The lovely young woman working with him was also very helpful and kind. I trust LLLReptile with all of my reptile needs. The staff always gives thoughtful advice to help keep my pets healthy and happy. Thank you so much to the entire team. I'll definitely be back soon!

I've been a frequent visitor of this location for about 8 years. Their customer service and animal…read moreselection is amazing. Their prices are also fair. One of the managers, Shawn, was there today and helped me sex my baby ball pythons. He is very knowledgeable and explained everything he was doing. He also showed me how to sex my boas also.

Kungfu Corals is dangerous. Not because of anything they do wrong, but because you log into an…read moreauction planning to buy one coral and somehow end up trying to explain your purchases to your spouse or mother. We road-tripped to San Diego to pick up our auction winnings and ended up hanging around so long I'm pretty sure John started wondering whether we were planning to move in. The entire crew was incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and patient, even while I repeatedly attempted to negotiate my way into owning several shrooms that were very clearly outside my budget. To their credit, they politely declined my brilliant proposals involving discounts, sympathy, and what I considered highly persuasive arguments. The coral selection is absolutely insane. Every time you think you've found your favorite piece, another one appears that you suddenly "can't live without." The auctions are an absolute blast and have become one of the highlights of the hobby. Great people, great deals, friendly competition, and enough excitement to keep everyone glued to the chat. Honestly, they're more fun than a frat party, and judging by the number of times "explain that one to your wife" comes up in the auction chat, I'm clearly not the only one making questionable financial decisions in pursuit of beautiful corals. Most importantly, the corals are stunning, healthy, and exactly as advertised. It's obvious these guys genuinely care about quality and about the reefing community they've built around their auctions. If you're looking for amazing corals and an equally amazing group of people, Kungfu Corals is absolutely worth checking out. Just don't blame me when you find yourself trying to justify another mushroom coral purchase to your family after swearing the last one was your final coral of the year.

Great experience at KFC! Walked in for the first time and treated me like family, I'm new to the…read moresalt game but they took their time to educate me and help me understand what I needed to do to my tank to make a killer reef tank, great customer service and get on their auctions for the killer deals! Got a nem, torch, gobi and some zoas so far can't wait to build my garden!

First we were scammed, then received dead fish! We called and left a voicemail to call us back to…read moreplace an order. A lady called back in an hour, but her number had a NJ area code. She took our order, but seemed confused and unsure what to charge. Then demanded payment by Zelle. Called a few days later and spoke to the owner. He was unaware of any such order. Seemed clueless and unconcerned. Took our order and sent us fish that died en route. Don't waste your time and money.

This place is the best live bait store in SD hands down. Don't waster your time going anywhere else.read more

Great selection of both aquarium livestock and equipment. While my focus is primarily on freshwater…read moresetups, their saltwater inventory is highly impressive. The pricing here is very competitive, featuring excellent bulk discounts that are especially economical if you are stocking schooling fish. As a best practice, always quarantine any new additions before introducing them to your established community tanks. Transporting livestock introduces significant stress to their immune systems, and retail holding tanks are inherently high-density environments, so a quarantine protocol is a must rather than a reflection on the shop. Additionally, this is a fantastic source for high-quality dry and frozen fish food. Highly recommended.

My daughter was obsessed with having pet fish. We went to a chain pet store but I wanted her to…read moresee a real fish store. It was a fantastic experience. There's so much to see. So many fish and aquarium accessories. A huge tank with glowing coral life. They have everything we needed. This was our first experience with fish. One of the staff spent a lot of time with us. Educating my daughter (and me). We learned so much. You wouldn't know how amazing the place is from the outside.

I went to San Diego to see their birds in person prior to making a purchase. The owners were…read morehelpful and knowledgeable about their birds and had a great selection to choose from. We bought an African grey and a blue crown conure. Both are boys, Bobby and Greyson. They were hand fed and friendly. I brought them to my local vet and all the tests came back with a clean bill of health. Amazing birds.

Mat and his guys have been delivering our hay, feed and other barn needs for years now. He delivers…read moreclean, fast and efficient! Support your local feed vendors! We really appreciate these guys always having the best quality feed and hay for our horses.

Been going there for years!!! Get all my feed for my horse(s) there, along with lots of other…read morestuff (halters, fly spray, fly masks, etc). Matt & his staff are always very helpful, friendly & knowledgeable. Almost feels like Cheers ~ where everybody knows your name!