UpShot Archery

18.8 km

Alana and Tina are some of the best coaches and instructors that you can find anywhere. Their…read moreindoor JOAD program is set at Willow Creek Archery. The program is perfect for the beginner to the elite athlete. Set for for kids from 8-17.With the support of Mark and Garrett, they make the program both fun and challenging. You do need any equipment, only the mindset to learn and have fun. If you are looking for a family friendly sport that everyone can participate in, they also have outdoor sessions on Monday night and Saturday mornings at Lake Poway. If you want serious instruction, both Tina and Alana are available for one on one training

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Performance Archery

For our weekend road trip down south, we wanted to try something different besides tandem…read moreparagliding and good food. We found Performance Archery and their 1-hour intro lesson for $40 per person. Pretty fair deal. Me, my wife, and both our boys all tried compound bows. It was a tiring but fun afternoon. The next day, me and my wife definitely felt some muscles we do not use often. LOL. Our instructor, Todd, was very helpful and encouraging. He explained what we, as complete newbies, needed to know without making it confusing. Safety, stance, how to hold the bow, how to aim, and how to release. Just enough to get us started and actually enjoy it. He also gave a lot of praise to my youngest son, who showed some real potential. It was his first time ever shooting a bow, and he hit yellow at 10 yards. Beginner's luck? Maybe once. But he kept hitting yellow again and again. Because of that, I asked my youngest, who is 15, if he wanted to continue with archery and see where it goes. He said yes, so we ended up getting him a package that should last him a few years: an Elite Archery Basin RTS, a release, arrows, and a bag. He was super happy. The staff was also very helpful in setting up the bow for him. They adjusted the draw length, draw weight, and peep sight, and made sure it fit him properly. The only sad part is that this place is far from home. I checked Yelp reviews for places closer to us, and honestly, they do not look as encouraging. Overall, this was a really good afternoon. For $40 per person, the intro lesson was worth it. Fun, educational, beginner-friendly, and maybe even the start of a new hobby for my son.

Had such a fun time! Came to Performance Archery for some lessons with my group and our instructor…read morefor today was Austin (? not sure if I spelled your name right lol). The session lasted for an hour, but the lesson was very thorough, yet easy to follow along with. I also appreciated the guidance during my first time here because it's so easy to feel intimidated and to not know where to even begin when it comes to activities like archery. I first started gaining interest when I went on a camping trip a while ago, so it's nice knowing that there's a spot nearby where I can practice with rental services (and with good company) on my own time.

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Our Praying Grannies group spent the afternoon learning archery.

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Lake Poway Archery Range

4.0

(8 reviews)

25.2 km

It's nice because the location is pretty central to San Diego, and the cost is only ~$20/year for…read morethe range card. Negative is it can get fairly busy.

As of 2018 07 24 (July 24), this archery range is definitely open!…read more Here's the skinny: 1. No paper targets are stocked! Bring your own, and thin metal stakes to affix them to the targets. 2. The distances aren't clearly marked 3. Even if you find a couple distance markers, they aren't accurate. The 30 yard target is 33.5 from the firing line, etc. 4. No bathroom. There's a port-a-potty. 5. No drinking water nearby. 6. The bow stands are falling apart / in terrible shape. There's maybe the ability to hold one or two bows (badly) out there. 7. You have to go for the office and buy an archery permit which is $15 for the year. 8. Hours are roughly sunrise to Sunset (6:00am to 8:00pm in summer months). See signage I photographed for exact info. 9. As in every range, you must bring all your own gear. 10. Please know what you're doing, or have someone in your group who does (and who takes responsibility for your group). 11. It gets hot as hell out there. There's a cover to give some shade but it's insane, regardless. There's no shade at the shooting line. 12. Point your GPS at the Lake Poway Recreation Area to get to the parking associated with this range. 13. Since you have to park your vehicle at the lake Poway recreation area, non-residents must pay $15 per visit. Residents park free. 14. They accept any kind of official mail addressed to your local Poway address to qualify for the free parking pass. So... if you're a non-Poway Resident, and it's your first time there: bring your gear, come during the day, and expect to pay about $30: $15 for parking and $15 for the one year archery permit. Oh and if you come visit during the summer, be prepared for intense sizzling brain-melting heat.

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Archery House

4.7

(14 reviews)

37.2 km

We brought a group of about 20 for a team building day. Organizing it with them was very easy and…read morethe communication before the day was great. When we arrived, the process and safety instructions were easy to understand. Once we got trained, we started practicing and then she led a friendly team competition. We had so much fun, everyone said this was one of the best events we've had. Would definitely do it again. Even though most of us had never done archery before, it was very accessible to us all and set up in a way that was fun for all.

Tara did a phenomenal job with our team! We had a large group of about 40 people, and she was great…read moreat teaching and proving such a fun atmosphere. Everyone had opportunities to learn, shoot, and participate in the games she organized. Tara came prepared and on theme for our event which made the day run so smoothly. We can't wait to have her back for another event! Thank you, Tara, for such a fun experience the team had a blast!

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Bow N Arrow Shop

The staff is so nice here! I came in thinking I needed to replace my bowstring but instead he…read morelooked it over and waxed/tightened up my bow for me and even gave me an impromptu lesson which was super helpful. I'll be coming back here for all my archery needs. Thank you so much, bow and arrow shop!

My friends and I had a great time taking the beginner class! We look forward to continuing our…read morearchery experience.

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Robin Hood Archery

4.8

(28 reviews)

124.6 km

The archery and axe throwing for my group was so fun!! We had an amazing time team building while…read moresafely learning something new. But the highlight of the experience was definitely the staff. I coordinated with a number of folks and everyone was so friendly, informative, and accommodating, even offering to move a class so that my large group was able to rent out the entire space at a time and date that worked best for us. Thank you Robin Hood Archery team!

Fabulous event!!!! We did this as a team building and it was the best ! !!!!!! I highly recommend itread more

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(7 reviews)

55.2 km

My Son has been with Gryphon Fencing Academy going to five years. With the new coach's and fully…read morefencing studio, with the real flooring and wireless like the Olympics. For my part, it is great having a studio locally. We have been able to stop driving to Escondido three days a week. If you are looking for a sports Fencing is a great active sport. I like chess; fencing is like live chess.

My son really enjoyed learning archery class. Coach Eric, and his staff was very friendly and…read moreprofessional.

Archery- Beginners welcome!

Competition at Gryphon

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Arrowbound Archery

(6 reviews)

37.0 km

Best spot to take a class with Tara or come and practice your skills…read more There's always someone here every to ask questions or get tips from. Every single person we have met here are the most friendliest, helpful and so insightful. What a great group of peeps and community. We are proud that our family has a wonderful spot where we can practice archery in SD.

Mike was an an amazing instructor! He was patient, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. It made the…read moresport engaging, easy to pick up, and understand - especially since most people in our group had never done archery before. By the end of the lesson everyone was able to shoot pretty well (and this was after one lesson!)

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Sagittarii Horse Archers

40.0 km

Awesome horse mounted archery club! We visited to partake in a clinic they hosted, and the warmth…read moreand professionalism was extraordinary. Meredith makes you feel like a long time member/friend, and TJ goes out of his way to offer helpful tips and suggestions. Highly recommend! I dont know if it's "horse mounted archery" or "horseback archery," but potato-potahto: it's a fun, challenging, beautiful activity and sport!

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(35 reviews)

17.6 km

I love Yelp reviews!... a previous customer wrote a helpful review of this place that happened to…read morebe about the exact same situation I was in. When Sea-doo stopped making their jet boats, I couldn't find anyone other than where I bought the boat (2.5 hr drive from my home) to fix or maintain my Sea-doo 150 Speedster jet boat. Due to multiple circumstances, the boat unfortunately sat trailered and unused for the past 7 years, and definitely needed a refresh & couple of replacement parts before it was ready for the river again. So, no surprise I was SUPER excited and thankful to find Arteen and his shop, (especially only being a quick drive into Escondido)! He is very knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. This guy knows his stuff! So, if you're stuck with a Sea-doo jet boat, or have jet skis / waverunners that need some work or maintenance, I HIGHLY recommend contacting Arteen at Havasu Powersports! Thanks again Arteen! See ya next time our boat is in need of your help!

So stoked I found this spot. Took me a long time to find a great mechanic to work on my Yamaha FX…read moreSVHO. A lot of jet ski repair shops have mixed reviews, there is a reason this place doesn't have any bad reviews. They take tremendous pride in their work and customer hospitality and do the job the right way. I took my machine here after another shop botched an install. I won't be taking my Waverunner anywhere else. Highly recommended.

My sea doo xp limited water crafts

Really Amazing love to ride.

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Moonlight State Beach

4.5

(389 reviews)

1.8 km

Beach is clean with a free parking lot just above. At the entrance there's a nice little…read moreplayground, a concessions stand with actual options beyond your standard hotdogs and burgers. We came on a cloudy day so it wasn't really crowded and we found free parking in the lot up the hill, just above the beach. The lifeguard station is right there so there was a sense of added safety as my kids learned to surf. Beach was clean, people were chill, and we'll def be back!

We came here as a family and really enjoyed it. I actually believe this beach was recommended to…read moreme, and it was everything they said it would be. The beach was nice and the water felt really good, not too cold, which made it even better. My daughter had a blast playing in the sand and just being free, and my husband loved it too, especially since it was his first time being in warm ocean water. We were able to find a spot that wasn't overly crowded, which made it feel even more peaceful and relaxing. Overall it was just a really good beach day and I would definitely come back.

Pork Platter from Beach Wolf.

Curry potato tacos from Beach Wolf.

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Look the Moon!

South Carlsbad State Beach

4.2

(385 reviews)

6.5 km

Camping at Carlsbad State Beach is unmatched…read more This campsite offers the best of both worlds: city life + beach life. It sits right on the ocean bluff with two sides, bluff-side (oceanfront) and streetside. Obviously bluff-side is preferred, but staying on the streetside is still a treat. A few things I love about this camping experience: - They allow all forms of camping. Tent, RV, van, etc. - The site has clean bathrooms and warm showers. Just be sure to purchase tokens at the front for the shower. - Dog friendly! You can bring your pet along but they must be on leash and aren't allowed on the beach. - Carlsbad has the most captivating sunsets, and if you're lucky, you'll even see a few dolphins. Truly the most memorable 32nd birthday activity with all my favorite people.

Carlsbad is a beautiful city with a lot of nice restaurants and little shops so I opted to try the…read morebeach here today rather than Oceanside where I usually go. I lucked out and found a super close parking spot in the neighborhood across the street. The beach itself was VERY short compared to sand length at other beaches so people were almost on top of each other. There was a pretty intense drop off about half way down the sand so it limited space for people to put down their stuff and lay out. I'm not sure how normal it is at this spot but there was a TON of rocks. It was way too much to be able to enter the water without having them beating your feet and ankles. My friend was bleeding after trying to check out the water. The surf was also a little intense that day so I'm wondering if that had any effect on the rock situation? This was a very clean beach with restrooms at the bottom of the ramp from the street so it did have that going for it but we decided to leave and head for a beach where we could safely go into the water that day. I'll have to come back another time to get a better idea.

Carlsbad SP Premium site.

ROTTEN FENCE

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So Cal Toy Shack

3.7

(9 reviews)

8.4 km

The owner cussed me out simply for the fact that my phone lost reception and dropped the call…read moreseveral times. The owner does not value customers and only cares about the bottom line. In his words "Call me when you have better reception, I have Sh*** to do and your wasting my time". Guess, what, I'm a business owner too and would never talk to any of my customers that way.

I was looking for a toy for the weekend and heard about these guys from a friend. I called…read moreJonathan and he was super nice and had everything I was looking for.....I came in to rent a jet ski, ended up getting two and a new RZR on a trailer! They delivered the jet skis and we had a full day in the bay and sand. I highly reccomend giving these guys a call for anything you would like to rent from the desert to the ocean. Thanks Jon!

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Tempest Freerunning Academy

4.1

(42 reviews)

11.8 km

Kayla was super helpful to ensure My 15 year old would be…read moreplaced in the right class. She was very informative of helping me With the waiver form to pricing. Excited to be a part of tempest! Parkour communities are always the best place to go for friendliness accompanied with quality movement.

Only love for the sport and more love for the instructors!…read more The academy is clean, safe, LOTS of fun.

Level 1 beginners

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SoCal Volleyball Club

4.0

(26 reviews)

12.6 km

Solid volleyball programs. I've been sending one of my kids…read moreto their beginner/intermediate clinic for homeschool students for about a year now. The feedback has been very positive. Recommended. - Staff is friendly and accommodating. - They donate services to local schools.

This volleyball club is unique as compared to the other San Diego volleyball clubs. A large…read morepercentage of the SoCal teams are more developmental in nature. These teams provide an opportunity for young players to learn that game and have fun.

SoCal Volleyball Club 18U athletes hanging out between matches--many of these girls have played together here since they were 10 years old.

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Jonathan O.

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11 years ago

This was pretty awesome. I decided to check this out because it sounded pretty interesting and I wasn't disappointed. The staff are all really nice and they'll even play with you if there is no one there at the time. Archery Dodgeball is played with two or more people with a bow and arrow (and protection of course). The arrows are foamed tipped so that even you're hit with them they will not hurt (not like paintball that's for sure). There are a number of small structures you can hide behind. Or you can go and try and dodge all the arrows coming at you. Its tons of fun, a great stress relief, and exercise work out. Ill be sure to go out and play again!!! read more

Alex G.

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9 years ago

Awesome experience! You finally get to unleash your inner Hawkeye against your friends. There's nothing like the feeling of using medieval weaponry to wreak havoc on your opposing team. read more

Louie W.

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27

9 years ago

They are amazing! Everybody should try this activity out. The staff is very friendly and helpful :)

Kelly L.

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11 years ago

Very fun to play and great exercise!!

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