Game Stop
Neighborhood: Loma Portal

3357 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA 92110

Meg M. writes: I don't think I have an addictive personality.... but my newfound passion for Guitar Hero, is making me second guess myself.

Two weeks ago, I went away for the weekend with some friends to Parker, AZ where about 30 of us rented 2 houses and brought 4…

Morena/Linda Vista Trolley Station
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

Gaines St. and Napa St.
San Diego, CA 92110

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

The station may appear to be in an industrial armpit of northern San Diego, and pales in comparison to Old Town and Fashion Valley on…

Office Depot
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

909 Morena Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92110

Ryan R. writes: I visited this location a week ago to pick up some things for an event we were having at work. Before I left the office, I called to make sure they had what I was looking for. They told me that they did so I made the drive to pick it up. They had…

Leo Hamel Fine Jewelers

1851 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110

Tina C. writes: Great place for men to buy their special someone a beautiful gift.  I believe in giving.  However, I also do not mind to take when it comes to Leo Hamel's Fine Jewelry.

Wow! What an event.  My girlfriend invited me to a Leo Hamel's Jewelery event…

Target Stores - Kearny Mesa
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

8001 Othello Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

Kicker .. writes: This Target is so sweet.  It's little and cute and not as overwhelming as the big ones.  If you're in the area, go to the Kearny Mesa one instead of the Balboa one, that one is weird.

Office Depot

825 West St
San Diego, CA 92113

andre' d. writes: ah, man,this fucking place!
this my be the most horrible, electronic based, customer service business located in all of san diego. well, it's gotta be in the top 25.
they'd realy rather not be considerd a cutomer service business. i'm sure they would…

Vons
Neighborhood: Rolando

6155 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92115

Ryan R. writes: Ode To College Vons
I never bother to write a list and when I leave I'm always pissed. My intentions are what I first lose as I fill my cart with steak and booze. I visit you from spring to fall; you fuck my wallet and never call. Though each time I…

Vons
Neighborhood: Normal Heights

3610 Adams Ave
San Diego, CA 92116

Brian L. writes: I have only had pleasant experiences with the workers.  I couldn't find any green onions so the cashier went and grabbed them for me even though there was a line.  I did have one bad experience where my milk was leaking and the bagging girl asked if…

Circuit City
Neighborhood: Clairemont

3998 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Steve R. writes: This seems like one of their express locations but I could be wrong. It seems a bit smaller than your usual 'City.

The staff alternates here between being super friendly and super annoying when trying to just look at items.

Inside has been rearranged -…

Fashion's Furniture Outlet
Neighborhood: Miramar

6970 Miramar Rd
San Diego, CA 92121

L a r i s a H. writes: So you need some cheap furniture? Fashion rents furniture, and they also sell previously rented items at their outlet here. They have a pretty big selection, but it's pretty well worn. Some saggy seat cushions, ripped upholstery and scratched…

John's Fifth Ave

4353 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Grace R. writes: I was at John's Fifth Ave at UTC and what great assortment of luggage,leather goods and wide selections of brief cases.
A must to visit. Prices are great! They also carry Tumi, Hartmann,Swiss Army, Briggs & Riley. Clean store and very helpful…

Boston's Salon & Day Spa
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

6625 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121

K. J. writes: I am a native to San Diego and have been several places around town to get my hair done but I have never left a salon feeling completely satisfied... until Boston's! Though I had never been, I had received a gift cert. for my birthday '05. I was…

BarbecuesGalore

Navy Exchange 32nd St
Bldg 3135
San Diego, CA 92136

Warren W. writes: First of all, this place just closed.  And that's why I'm ticked.

My wife decided to get me a smoker for my birthday, and needed me to go and pick out which one I wanted.  So we went down to this store at the Navy Exchange, which was actually a…

Wal-Mart
Neighborhood: Chula Vista

75 N Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Mason T. writes: I used to live in the parking lot.

Thanks for selling snacks, sleeping bags, and other things to make my van more comfy.

Thanks for offering overnight parking for myself, a couple RV's, and a grip of truckers.

Even though I do not shop here anymore, I…

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…

Prevue Formal & Bridal
Neighborhood: La Mesa

5500 Grossmont Center Dr
Ste 111
La Mesa, CA 91942

Amy C. writes: I definitely am a fan of all the color selections in here! The sizes are a good range, thank goodness. However, with all of the dresses, it is extremely hot and claustrophobic with masses of fabric swallowing you up as you walk through the jungle of…

Home Depot
Neighborhood: Lemon Grove

7530 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Eric V. writes: What ever happened to the good old days when you could find help at home depot? Today was the final straw for me. "Lowes is my new place"

i was leaving work about 10 miles away from home depot so i decided to call while i was driving to see if they…

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…

Demo
Neighborhood: El Cajon

757 Parkway Plz
El Cajon, CA 92020

Miss Josephine Z. writes: I detest the mall this store is located in. I was strolling around trying to find a new purse and saw Demo displaying this cute bag. Rap music blaring as I enter...

Here's the scenario:

1. Walk in, get awkward faces from the employees like "What the…

Double Take

509 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024

sue p. writes: Fantastic consignment store!! I had so much fun shopping here - huge selection of current styles and great labels. Went to the other two Double Takes in Solana Beach and Carlsbad and found them to be very much the same. Could be happy never shopping…

Michaels - Arts & Crafts

335 N El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024

Johanan L. writes: This is an 'ok' Michaels.  Mediocrity at best...  I mean, they have a complete line of painting supplies, canvases, etc.  They have a lot of good drawing supplies too.  I did notice they did not have much in the way of wet-on-wet painting though.…

LuluBelle
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7660 Fay Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037

Jeff B. writes: This boutique is has the latest contemporary clothes.  My girlfriend always complains how she can never find stylish clothing that is different than you find in department stores.  My favorites are Susana Monaco, Wayf and Miguelina.  Unlike a…

Go of La Jolla
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7931 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Christine C. writes: You know a store is trendy when it has copies of 944 at the cashier and Let's Go is definitely trendy. It is located in the heart of La Jolla's shopping district so the shop sees a lot of traffic from tourists and from La Jolla's snooty residents.…

Music Trader

3240 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064

anthony b. writes: Half the cd's in the store are 'promo' and you can tell because the bar code's are punched out. On that principal alone, they get 1 star. Don't try to sell me something that should have been free.

Santee Green Line Station
Neighborhood: Santee

152 Civic Center Dr
Santee, CA 92071

Fred C. writes: San Diego shows how to build entire communities around transit. This station in suburban Santee, is anchored by the Santee Town Center. It's a shopping mall not particularly friendly to pedestrians, but it's a destination nonetheless.

Connections:…

Wal-Mart
Neighborhood: Santee

170 Town Center Pkwy
Santee, CA 92071

Henry L. writes: I sympathize with Virginia.  I am sure she had the worst of luck on her visit.  However, everything had to be taken in context.  To purchase a few rolls of duct tape, even if Wal-Mart had great selection, I would skip it and go to Target instead.…

Verizon Mission Valley

San Diego, CA 92101

Joseph M. writes: This is regarding Verizon Wireless Internet Access service in general, not this specific location.  I use a Sony Vaio laptop with a Verizon wireless card (which I take with me everywhere). In using the service for over two years I have never had a…

Volcom
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

631 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

George C. writes: This is downtown so parking sucks, anyway the store it self is OK.  I found a volcom suit that was really nice and wanted to buy it for about $150.00, but what was weird is that my size on them said small, med, and large.  They didn't have numbers…

Helio Store
Neighborhood: East Village, Gaslamp

430 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101

Cat T. writes: I came in here during a Cinco De Maya special they were having... and perhaps I was enthralled by the giant Stewie who was hypnotizing me into falling for the "nothing to lose" $100 off deal they were having...

My friend and I both signed up for…

Little Italy Tobacco

650 W Grape Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Max P. writes: I like this place. I walk the extra 20ft past 7-11 cause the people that work here are nice and I'd rather finance my deathbed at a locally owned shop.

Rite Aid
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

535 Robinson Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

lilly g. writes: central location, stocked with everything you can imagine, and they HAVE PARKING.  the staff isn't hyper-friendly (the pharmacy people are pretty nice), but what are you looking for? it's a drug store people.  it does the trick!

The High End
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

4967 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Eva J. writes: They were pretty rude.  The shop is small and crowded in the back of a shopping arcade next to the hostel.  The guy running it was sitting outside and didn't even bother to come in the store for a good 5 mins.  The store is maybe 200 sq. feet, it's…

Ross Stores
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

8380 Rio San Diego Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Jesse M. writes: Okay, time to reveal an amazing secret. You know how there's always that one guy at the office holiday party with the absolutely perfect white elephant gift? Chances are, they got it at Ross. This Ross in particular (as mentioned in the previous…

Galactic Comics
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

4981 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Adam V. writes: I was disappointed and sad by this so-called comic book store. To begin with, more than half -- about 75 percent -- of the store is devoted to dvd rentals. The remaining space is given to graphic novels and mainstream publishers (Marvel, DC ...), so…

Longs Drug Stores
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

5644 Mission Center Rd # 202
San Diego, CA 92108

Joel G. writes: pros... just went inside here, which i haven't in a very long time. i stopped by and it was pretty much what i remembered from the last time i was here, about a year ago.  the service is still pretty good, people greet you as you walk in if they are…

Thomas Kinkade At Fashion Valley
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92108

scott p. writes: OH my god this guy cracks me up!!!! I love his "paintings of light." Good for a giggle, or if you have the WORST TASTE ON THE PLANET, an overpriced painting for your mcmansion in carmel valley or Fallbrook.

Neiman Marcus
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7027 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

lady luck l. writes: the best personal shoppers here. the best eyewear selection. very helpful sales people. ive never had a bad experience....only when"just looking":)