Los Arboles Apartments
Neighborhood: Del Mar

201 4th St
Del Mar, CA 92014

Mark D. writes: An older apartment complex located one block from the beach, this place must've really been nice in 20 years ago.  They have a good range of different sized apartments, they have a BBQ area with gas piped in, a nice sized pool and jacuzzi, a sauna,…

Washington Mutual
Neighborhood: El Cajon

866 N Johnson Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Nathan H. writes: Who doesn't love Wamu? This branch keeps the standard Wamu hours, which are til 6pm on weekdays and 1pm on Saturday. 2 outdoor ATMs and 1 drive-up ATM for all of us that don't want to go inside. Ample parking. Lines can be long, especially on the 1st…

Parkway Club Apartments
Neighborhood: El Cajon

1237 Graves Ave Apt 202
El Cajon, CA 92021

Nathan H. writes: I've lived here for a little more than 2 years now and overall, thing have been okay. Pretty even group of people, young to old, family to singles. There are 2 pools and 1 gym (that I know of). There is almost no guest parking, so the streets…

Home Depot

1001 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Todd P. writes: I'm a kid in a Handy store.
That was a lame lead in wasn't it? It's the best I could do this early in the morning.

OK, it's 5:08am 5th of July which means I missed all the good parties last night, otherwise there is no way I'd be up right now.
What…

Mpla Associates
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7437 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: MPLA is another contemporary furniture location, boasting line minimalism and design-originated comfort innovativeness.  I find this showroom a bit stale due to its limited number of displayed pieces.  The only reason I occasionally stop by is to…

La Jolla Lighting

5640 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: La Jolla Lighting furnishes mansions or large houses with lighting equipment.  One can attest to that based on the sheer size of most fixtures on display.  I must say that, aside from one gorgeous crystal chandelier, I found the fixtures pompously…

Tile Shop

849 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101

Edenista M. writes: Numbers, adages, and patterns on tiles: that's the idea.  Besides the cute Talavera mini tiles and the cheap hotplates, I didn't see much else of great interest there.

Vantaggio Suites
Neighborhood: Little Italy

1736 State Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Ade O. writes: I don't actually live here but I have visited some of my international friends that reside there.
I have heard horror stories from no water to rude front desk personnel. I think though there is more to this hostel located in little Italy than the…

Washington Mutual
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

269 W Washington Street
San Diego, CA 92103

Tom A. writes: What can you say about a bank that doesn't put ten-day holds on cross-country deposits, takes five minutes to open an account, charges no fees on practically anything, and does it with a not-cynical smile?  The company is huge and rich (as banks need…

Rio Vista Trolley Station
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

2185 Station Village Way
San Diego, CA 92108

Fred C. writes: This station is served by the Green Line and Red Line special event service between Qualcomm Stadium and downtown.

The Green Line, as has been noted in other station reviews, has a "string of pearls" where so many similar land uses are tied together…

Canyon Pottery Company
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

1544 Frazee Road
San Diego, CA 92108

C B. writes: Canyon Pottery or Convict Pottery?  
First of all, they have moved.  They are no longer on Frazee Rd but now on Aero Drive btwn the 15 and 163 across the street from the airport.

I went in on a Friday afternoon and no one, I mean not one employee was…

Avalon At Mission Bay
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

3883 Ingraham St
San Diego, CA 92109

Meg M. writes: Thank you for having a pool my friends and I could hang out at on Labor Day.... because of you, I wasn't at the beach dealing with all the yahoo's who started a riot because they can't handle their alcohol!

Way to ruin it for the rest of us guys!…

Mission Beach Key Shop
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

895 Grand Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Scott C. writes: And you thought the DMV's hours suck.

This place is open about 2 hours a day, 3 days a week.  At least 9 out of 10 times I've tried to go there they were closed.  

Yet despite this repeated and unpardonable aggravation, I still like the place because…

Residence Inn by Marriott-San Diego
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

5400 Kearny Mesa Rd
San Diego, CA 92111

Teri C. writes: Trying to stay within the Marriott family and not wanting to pay for parking, we found the Residence Inn.  I've never stayed at any of their other Residence Inns, so I was pleasantly surprised with what we got.

After an easy check-in, we got back into…

Ethan Allen Home Interiors
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

7341 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111

Ryan T. writes: Actually, most EA stores are corporate although there are a few that are privately owned.  I think the quality here is superb and has not gone down at all.  They have recently introduced a lower priced collection that has a more modern and…

The Home Depot
Neighborhood: Grantville

5920 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, CA 92120

Eddie P. writes: Okay, I was there to buy stuff for a desk I built. It was pretty awesome and the chick that helped me was really proud of my desk. I ended up returning a few things, but the customer service was painless and only took a few minutes. Home Depot is…

Costa Verde Towers

8775 Costa Verde Blvd
San Diego, CA 92122

Tom M. writes: I am tempted to write an inaccurate, unflattering review so that maybe I can have an affect on the vacancy rates & can thus have the rent become lower. But alas, I didn't go to public schools.
  I live in a 1 bdrm in the north tower. My rent is…

Costa Verde South

8720 Costa Verde Blvd
San Diego, CA 92122

Christine C. writes: It is expensive to live in San Diego, so if you are going to pay the big bucks and you are under 25, I would not recommend living the Costa Verde apartments.

A lot of UCSD students live at Costa Verde, which is a shame because there is virtually no…

Mirada Apartments
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7568 Charmant Drive
San Diego, CA 92122

Kristina H. writes: My husband lives here.  I think they are one of the cheapest apartments in the UTC area that allows pets.  I have been frustrated that my husband's apartment seems super humid all of the time and smells a bit of mildew.  Other people in the complex I…

Trieste Apartment Villas

3950 Mahaila Ave Ofc
San Diego, CA 92122

Joanne L. writes: Looks like a retirement home but the rent isn't too bad for what you get compared to the other places around here.  Walls are kind of thin but not as bad as it is in La Regencia and Costa Verde.  It's a relatively quiet apartment complexes and not…

La Regencia
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7655 Palmilla Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Camie K. writes: Of the 3 years I lived here, I was content enough not to move out since it was so convenient.

1. Leasing Office: Oh sure, they sure are nice before you sell your soul to them in the 100-page-like contract; but once you are signed on with them, they…

Mira Monte Apartment Homes

10360 Maya Linda Rd
San Diego, CA 92126

Donna B. writes: there are a couple of ifs, ands or buts about this place...

if only they had a friendlier staff, i'd be more inclined to stick around, if the rental rates were lower, i'd be happier with the small space that i get and if there were more storage space…

Esplanade Apartment Homes

10201 Camino Ruiz
San Diego, CA 92126

Jennifer A. writes: The positives:
- affordable rent...cheaper than La Jolla, but similar square footage
- pets allowed (for a small fee, though)
- pretty good management office and maintenance service; you can e-mail them your requests
- conveniently located near Target,…

Torrey Villas Resort Apartment Homes
Neighborhood: Torrey Hills

11112 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92130

Steve R. writes: Cramped parking in micro spaces.

Apartments (now condos) were very nice and had large ceilings and fireplaces. Modern, higher end appliances and large kitchens. Even a nice breakfast nook and small patio.

However, the mini courtyards for each building…

Archstone Torrey Hills Apartments
Neighborhood: Torrey Hills

11058 W Ocean Air Dr
San Diego, CA 92130

Steve R. writes: Your average corporate run apartment complex. Not the worst I have been in nor the best.

On the positive, work orders are generally attended to quickly.

On the negative, we are in a third floor unit and can hear everyone pounding up and down the nearby…

Plumbing Depot

838 Hollister St
Suite B
San Diego, CA 92154

John B. writes: Why is it so hard to get people to do what they say?  This guy was good, and gave a fair price but he, like so many others in the home repair business, was always late and always had an excuse.  Time is money to me, so I've got mixed feelings on…

Fenton Parkway Trolley Station
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

2288 Fenton Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92108

Fred C. writes: [Note: Address here is for the Archstone Mission Valley apartment colony. The station is south of the apartments.]

This station is served by the Green Line and Red Line special event trains between Qualcomm Stadium and downtown.

San Diego takes…

Nader's Design Consulting, Inc.
Neighborhood: Grantville

5959 Mission Gorge Rd., Ste. 203
San Diego, CA 92120

Julie C. writes: I needed some structural drawings and structural calculations done for my residential construction project--easy stuff, right?  Well, apparently it's NOT cause it took them 2 1/2 months when I was told it would only take about 2 weeks.  I'd recommend…

Bank of America

9696 Miramar Road
San Diego, CA 92126

Michael M. writes: I really dislike B of A. I think they should call this bank of the devil. They charge you for every little transaction you want to do within their bank even if you're a customer. That's why I don't bank with them.

The worst experience I had..which was…

Pardee Homes - Carriage Run / Carmel Valley
Neighborhood: Torrey Hills

4888 Carriage Run Dr
San Diego, CA 92130

Steve R. writes: (This review is about the sales staff at the development and not Pardee as a contractor.)

Here's a nice, subtle, hint for Pardee regarding the sales staff at this location.

The older gentleman you have working weekdays there is charming and friendly,…

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Neighborhood: Scripps Ranch

12032 Scripps Highlands Drive
San Diego, CA 92131

Jeremy R. writes: I do a decent amount of travel for my line of work. For a business traveler, I suppose this covers all the bases -- you get free breakfast, free wi-fi, free newspaper. I guess you get what you pay for. The breakfast is usually mass produced cardboard…

Azure Construction
Neighborhood: La Mesa

7423 El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941

jane d. writes: i loved the service of azure construction.  the sales people were very friendly and nice and true, quite convincing.  my back area is beautiful complete with waterfall.  as far as the last review goes, this is what construction companies do when the…

Macy's
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942

Nadine N. writes: This is probably the worst Macy's I've ever been to. The customer service was okay, but the layout of the store made absolutely no sense. If you are in the women's section downstairs you will suddenly find yourself in the men's suit section. Stranger…

Real Estate Network Association
Neighborhood: Del Mar

1110 Camino del Mar Suite E
Del Mar, CA 92014

Marina C. writes: bought 1 investment property from RENA... will definitely not do it again... other friends who invested in Atlanta, GA & Austin, TX (5 properties in total) did not fair so well either... certaily not recommended... "buyer beware" would be an…

Home Depot
Neighborhood: El Cajon

965 Arnele Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Courtney W. writes: avoid at all costs. this home depot is seriously lacking in customer service care.  it's impossible to find an employee to help you and when you finally do, they never know the answer to your question. in my job, when i dont know an answer, i at…

Aadvantic Mortgage Corporation
Neighborhood: Downtown

1750 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Estela T. writes: It's very sad when an ex employee that was only a receptionist writes such slanderous comments about a company and the boss that gave her many opportunity to make something of her self.  This company is still under the same management.  As far as the…

Affordable Insulation

San Diego, CA 92101

hannah m. writes: The Affordable Insulation team gets NO stars. They blow insulation into the walls through little holes and then fill the holes and repaint. They told us the job would be done in two days. It took two weeks! The delay was mainly due to the fact that…

Rent San Diego Properties

7966 Arjons Dr # 118
San Diego, CA 92101

Nancy S. writes: I was quite leary at first because of the reviews here so I checked them out myself...I can tell you this.. I was first asked what I was looking for, They actully printed out a list with full addresss & phone numbers and ask me to review to make sure…

Mayfair Homes Sales Center
Neighborhood: Banker's Hill

3265 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

w g. writes: this is the showcase sales center where they manufacture more lies and broken dreams than quality homes.  pure scum.  

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Mayfair Homes Inc

3443 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108

w g. writes: scumbags on the order of ticketmaster and parking enforcement officers.  typical pump and dump craftsmen.  sell sell sell hard with all the "upscale" features, but once the cash is in the bank you'll never hear from them again.

i paid a significant…