Hello,

I am from the Midwest and am over the weather here. My seasonal depression is horrible, and I’d love to move to San Diego for not only the weather, but the culture I’m gathering you guys have (relatively liberal, open minded, etc). I don’t make a ton of money, I do IT but am very entry level. I’m not opposed to a career switch either to make ends meet (I consider myself a quick learner and have worked just about every type of job (food service, retail, outdoor landscaping, food delivery, and now IT)

I’ve seen studios downtown for around $1500 and I could live with that (it is much higher than I’m paying now, but if I’m happy, it’s all worth it)

I currently have a Prius that is amazing on gas, I live very frugally (except for rent which is about to almost double for me if I move here lol). I don’t need anything fancy, just want to be comfortable and in a fun location. I currently live in a studio so I’m already adjusted to small spaces.

Is there anything that jumps out to you from my description? I’m planning on flying out in about 2 weeks to check it out and see if I fall in love or not, but I feel like I already know I will.

Thanks in advance!

My GF's birthday is coming up so I'm looking to take her to a much needed place to relax, chill, and lounge around. I was looking to take her on a Friday-Sunday at the end of May or a weekend in June. The plan is honestly just to stay within the location, then again, I saw a YT video showcasing there really is nothing much around the hotel. Based on the Yelp reviews, it seems the food and drinks won't be a problem and most of the them say all the food are great. The offer of booking early + dining credit sounds like a huge plus too. I saw another review saying that if you're a picture-person (finding those fancy pics like many picture-influencers do), this place is perfect. My GF is all about taking cool pics and stuff in these locations (in addition to enjoying the vacay of course) so it's more a reason for me to take her here, as long as it's not too crowded on the weekend.

I was considering the Casitas house. The pictures of the house look cute, quaint, and I think something that my GF would enjoy as opposed to the regular hotel room. Having that private mini-hot spring looks like huge a plus. Another reason I was thinking of doing the Casita house was just in case temperature is not friendly, day or night. Side note, I assume that both the Casita house and the hotel rooms have A/C? Thoughts/recs?

I've read some reviews that some of the hot springs/pools are not actually hot, is this somewhat true?

The area does look desert-like, so is May/June quite hot to be staying there? I'm a bit worried it might just be too hot during the day to lounge at the hot springs, but I feel like the night might be cold but that would be fantastic to hangout in the springs.

Hi everyone. I'm a dental hygiene student in San Diego, and I'm struggling to find patients, especially kids and teens (ages 3-19).

I've tried reaching out to family, friends, and local community groups, but I’m still looking for more patients. Since my school's clinic is a learning environment, appointments take 3-4 hours and may require multiple visits, making it challenging to find people willing to commit.

Does anyone have advice on the best ways to connect with potential patients? Are there any specific community boards, social media groups, or other strategies that have worked for students in similar situations? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Also, if you're interested in receiving dental care, feel free to fill out my google form here: https://forms.gle/cSMjU7xdRXkhzdEV9

We are considering the following apartments and neighborhoods as a couple with a dog. Moving from LA to San Diego. Would love to hear your thoughts - Thanks!

• Azul in North Park
• Denizen in Hillcrest
• Purl in Civita

Hey, i am planning to visit San Diego for a few days in May for work, and i am looking for unusual and fun activities to do during the day and evening in the city, like not the classic tourist tour.

Do you have any recommandations ? Cheers !

Hey all-- the kid got into USD and a big ol' scholarship. We are going to check it and San Diego out for the first time over three days in April. Where should we try to stay? It will be a family trip with the younger kid in tow and we will have a car but prefer walking as much as possible. We would like to either be walking distance from the beach or university and/or a neighborhood with cafes/coffee shops etc. My friend mentioned La Jolla but it seems a bit far and also more connected to UCSD.

Hey everyone,

My wife and I are planning a babymoon in San Diego in April, and she’ll be 32 weeks pregnant at that point. We’re looking for a quiet, relaxing hotel with plenty of on-site amenities so we don’t have to go out too much. Ideally, something with lush greenery or a peaceful atmosphere would be great.

A few things we’d love:

Nice on-site restaurants so we don’t have to leave for every meal

Beautiful outdoor areas (gardens, walking paths, ocean views, etc.)

Not a super loud/party-heavy vibe.

We’re open to beachfront resorts or something more tucked away, as long as it’s relaxing and comfortable. Any recommendations? Appreciate the help!

I recently started doing my own moving jobs. Eventually, I wanna have my own moving company. I’ve worked for two very shady, thieving and lying moving companies probably the two biggest ones in San Diego. I was a part of management and they pay professional IT to make fake profiles, pretty much a bot Who leave at least three good reviews a day on their page. How can a small company with only a few? 10 Five star reviews compared to 100 to 1000 good reviews all fake but no one knows that and thumbtack is pretty much making me bankrupt charging me $80 when I get a reply from a job but not guaranteed to get it where can I post the flyers? I tried going to apartment buildings downtown and they won’t let me any recommendations. look me up on FB business page called Moving With Mike . If you have any ideas, please text me at 619-635-3104.

What can you tell is the greatest activity here in San Diego? Life is strange here, everyone feels like they’re living theirs own life, no friendship

I'm visiting San Diego for a week and asked ChatGPT to arrange an itinerary. I prefer just chill walks around the city, hiking and exploring parks/overlooks/other attractions rather than concerts etc., hence the kind of things that ended up in it.

I will share it here so that other could also benefit from it but at the same time I'd like to ask locals if they have even better things to recommend :P Especially that I have 1 or 2 days more to fill in.

I'll have a car so I did list some distant attractions like Anza-Borrego Desert State Park or Keys View, as I don't mind driving, as long as it's not as far as LA area.

I'd appreciate any follow-up recommendations!

• Saturday:
  • Cabrillo National Monument + Sunset Cliffs
    • Morning: Drive to Cabrillo National Monument – fantastic ocean views, history, and tide pools if the tide is low.
    • Afternoon: Hike the short coastal trail and then head to Sunset Cliffs for a late afternoon stroll.
• Sunday:
  • Encinitas + Meditation Gardens + Beach Time
    • Morning: Drive up the coast to Encinitas, a relaxed surf town.
    • Visit the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens – peaceful ocean-view spot.
    • Afternoon: Chill at Moonlight Beach or Swami’s Beach.
    • Grab fish tacos at The Taco Stand or a casual lunch spot in town.
• Monday:
  • La Jolla Cove – Seals, sea lions, and beautiful coastal views
    • Ideal Timing: Weekday morning or early afternoon.
  • Torrey Pines State Reserve – Amazing hiking trails with ocean views
    • Ideal Timing: Early morning on a weekday.
• Tuesday:
  • Balboa Park – Museums, gardens, and great walking paths
    • Ideal Timing: Tuesday–Thursday for the best experience.
• Wednesday:
  • Keys View overlook day trip via Palm Springs
    • Ideal Timing: Tuesday–Thursday.
    • Montezuma Valley Road Lookout on my way there?
• Thursday:
  • Day Trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
    • ~2-hour drive from San Diego, surreal desert beauty, slot canyons, and wild scenery.
    • Hikes: Try The Slot (fun, easy slot canyon), Borrego Palm Canyon Trail (oasis with palm trees), or just scenic drives.
    • Tip: Go early to beat the heat, bring water/snacks.
• Friday:
  • Free day
• Saturday:
  • Mission Trails Regional Park + Old Town San Diego
    • Morning Hike: Do the Cowles Mountain Trail – highest point in San Diego with 360° views.
    • Afternoon: Head to Old Town San Diego – explore the historical park, cute shops, and grab Mexican food at Casa de Reyes or Old Town Mexican Café.
• Sunday:
  • I'd just choose some hike from AllTrails unless anyone has any other specific recommendations?
• Monday:
  • I'd just choose some hike from AllTrails unless anyone has any other specific recommendations?

I've been applying to jobs left and right and the only job l've gotten is with security but I'm not getting many hours. If anyone has any jobs leads preferably 17$+ I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

We moved to the US and to our neighborhood a few months ago and I always wanted to go introduce myself to our neighbors but husband thinks it's a bit cringy. I'm pretty old at heart and I come from a country where everyone feels like huge families (Thailand). Anyway, we are going to New Zealand for a family visit and i am thinking that this may be our opportunity to use this to start a conversation with our neighbors. I'm planning to build goodie bags contain new zealand products and gift them to our neighbors and introduce ourselves. Question is, is it weird?

I'm still new to the US and though I've been living in New Zealand, Germany and UK, the culture is different then. In the UK I can just discuss politics and stuff with strangers but here i guess i should not. I only read about US culture through reddit and obviously movies so I don't know if people here will think I'm a weirdo?

I’m planning on visiting San Diego this April and every time I ask for recommendations, I’m greeted with the response that I’m not welcome there. I haven’t heard anything similar from any other city in California, Nevada or Arizona (other stops in my itinerary) and I was just wondering if I should stay particularly under the radar when visiting.

If this is just paranoia or just a bad bunch of individuals I’ve run into, I’d love to know too - and get some recommendations on sites to see, particularly public transit, architecture, automotive culture, engineering etc.

[Edit] Thank you everyone for your words of welcoming and warmth. I hope to see you around!

I was looking at reviews for Bayview Veterinary Center (Mission Bay Dr.) on Google and Yelp all the reviews are 5 stars. Like I haven't seen any reviews less than 5 stars,not even 4 stars which lol. If you've been to this clinic what is your honest unbiased review? I'm asking specifically for this clinic. I've already had suggestions for other clinics and vets that Im also researching. But this one in particular peaked my curiosity because of its rating.

Taking my mom and toddler on a weekend away in the San Diego Area in a few weeks looking for a hotel recommendation.

-We are driving down from LA so will have a car. -I always prefer a boutique hotel but, would prefer to make my mom and toddler happy and comfortable. -Ideally there’s a pool, decent food and bar in the hotel. -We’ll do one daytime activity (either Legoland or the zoo safari)

I’m not too concerned about price, I’d love for it to feel like a treat and a nice weekend away for my best buds.

Thank you!

Thank you!

I'm a first-time new car buyer in San Diego and looking to purchase a 2025 Honda Accord EX-L Hybrid. I've already secured a pre-approved auto loan from my bank for up to $49,000 with a 4.99% interest rate. I also have a 2017 Hyundai Accent I'm considering trading in.

I'm hoping to get some local advice on auto loans and car buying in San Diego:

• Local Credit Unions/Banks: Are there any San Diego-based credit unions or banks known for offering particularly competitive auto loan rates or favorable terms? How does my 4.99% pre-approval compare to what's typically available here?
• Dealership Financing vs. Pre-Approval: Should I still explore dealership financing options even with my pre-approval? Are there any dealerships in San Diego known for offering good financing deals on Hondas?
• Trade-in Advice: What are reputable places in San Diego to get an accurate appraisal of my 2017 Hyundai Accent? Are there any local dealerships or services known for fair trade-in values?
• San Diego Market Specifics: Are there any unique aspects of the San Diego car market I should be aware of, like common dealer fees or negotiation tactics?
• General advice for buying a new car in San Diego

Any local insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

I’m looking for a recreational women’s league to have fun and meet new friends—nothing too competitive. I’m in my 30s and based in North Park so anything within a 15-minute drive would be ideal! Ive checked volo leagues but it doesn’t appear they have women’s leagues.

I haven’t played since I was in middle school so would just like to highlight the for fun part 😂

I saw someone ask this question on this reddit before but it was over 6 years ago, so information is probably outdated. Any bulldog or Frenchie owners in San Diego where is your trusted veterinarian? I hear a lot of people recommending Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital, how is it? Do they upsell there? Are they easy to reach when you need to make appointments? Feedback is appreciated.

Ive been looking into other veterinary clinics and trying to narrow them down. Some other ones I've narrowed my list down to are:

American Animal Hospital Bayview Veterinary Center CoastView Veterinary Hospital Amici Pet Hospital Del Norte Animal Hospital

Hello everyone,

One of my best friends is getting married early next year in San Diego. I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a live wedding painter? I would love to book someone for her wedding as a gift!

Thank you in advance for the recommendations!

Hi! We will be visiting San Diego for spring break. My husband and I used to visit all the time, but this is our first time bringing the kids and one of them is still a toddler. We are planning to spend one day at the Zoo and take the kids to a Padres game another evening. We do not plan to rent a car. We have a travel car seat that does fit in a backpack, but I am curious if there are any other suggestions or options so we are not lugging that backpack around.

Here are some options I have come across -

1.) Order an Uber with a carseat - I am worried about the scarcity of this and getting "stuck" somewhere when trying to get back to our hotel

2.) For the Padres game, I am reading to Uber to a trolley station and hop on there - Again, we will have to take our chances with ordering an Uber with a carseat.

Any other suggestions? Thanks so much!!

How much do waiters/servers make in tips per shift after pooling tips with everyone on the team? How many hours per week are worked roughly? Any restaurant in San Diego County.

(40M) I am looking to go out with a few friends for my birthday on a Saturday. No longer into the downtown nightlife. But still like areas like North Park and 3rd Ave Chula Vista. Maybe start with dinner and a cool activity. Any suggestions would be great.

Not sure if this post is allowed on this sub....

I have a question for those parents who have in the past submitted a "intradistrict transfer".

My question is, if your request was accepted did he/she have the option to accept or deny the request OR once the request was accepted by the distract, your child was transferred to the school of choice with no option to change your mind?

Thanks in advanced!

Does anyone have any recommendations for companies or individuals around the area that provide sandcastle building lessons? I waited too late to inquire for our upcoming trip, and Mr. Sandcastle Man and San Diego Sand Castles have no availability. The recommendations don’t have to be limited to the immediate San Diego area. We’ll have a rental car, and we’re planning on splitting up our time between San Diego, La Jolla, Carlsbad, and Escondido.