My family and I enjoyed visiting the living Coast discovery center and learning about the rescued animals as well as how to compost at home. Once we arrived at the location we had to park our car, and board the shuttle to get to the center. It was a short and fun ride. As soon as we arrived at the center we immediately ran to see the huge rescued turtle. I cannot recall her name, but my son was excited to see her swimming around. The fees to enter are reasonable and although the location is small it is packed with interesting animals native to California. There was also an interactive session with an Iguana, where we learned things we didn't know prior to attending. We enjoyed our visit as it felt more intimate, less crowded, and not as overwhelming. We are looking forward to attending again as we totally overlooked the eagle and owl sections. Nevertheless, it was a great time, and the staff was absolutely awesome.

Our kids grew up coming on field trips here. Not much has changed, but it's still as interesting as it was then. This is a great place to bring kids to, to come as a family, to learn about nature and conservation. It's small enough to see everything in a day, and still go into some detail. They have many species of animals here. Their workers are very knowledgeable about the animals, their habitats and interactions. There is a composting station/workshop, a shark and sting ray tank (for petting), as well as a sea anemone petting area, a sea turtle enclosure, several bird enclosures, a look out area with beautiful views looking over the marsh lands and the bay, and an area with picnic tables. The area is surrounded by native plants, chapparal. The gift shop is well stocked and items are mostly affordable. Pleasant staff who are mostly very knowledgeable. (We enjoyed talking to several employees.) Clean bathrooms. Expanded and closer parking lot compared to older one. Bus/shuttle van comes on a loop several times an hour. Also, there are several short hiking trails. Definitely worth spending a day here. (Or more—when my kids were little we had annual passes. Worth the price if you plan to visit more often.)

The Living Coast Discovery Center is an amazing habitat sanctuary to visit just South of San Diego. They have a variety of wildlife with multiple birds, reptiles and marine life. I was lucky enough to arrive on time for see the Eagles being free which was a cool sight. There is also hiking trail out to the Bay which is nice as well. Great for kids and not as crowded as other places.

Great experience visiting this place that had very nice ambassadors doing talks. Great way to experience the SD bay and all the trails that are part of the NWS next door. Recommend if you are interested in sea life, raptors and learning more about the SD Bay wild life. I didn't spot any marsh land birds, but would like to come back and visit again early AM to see the birds on the signs that say these are our neighbors.

We love the discovery center. We are frequent visitors. There are so many neat things to see including a large array of animals and birds. It is so special to see the golden and bald eagles and you'll love petting the rays. This is a great spot for families. I highly recommend it.

We went and enjoyed learning about all the animals they had. The Staff was so nice, they had tons of interesting facts and information about the animals. They made our experience wonderful!

We were getting our car serviced in National City and this was an amazing way to kill the time! It took about an hour and a half to go through all of the exhibits at a leisurely pace. It costs $20 per adult - well worth it!

visited the park on Tuesday, August 19. Lots of life jackets hanging for free for children. There were few people, no queues. We went to all the children's attractions quickly. The park is clean and tidy. Three big slides were closed. All the other three or four adult slides were open. Of the minuses, I did not like the inattention and lack of empathy on the part of the instructor in the children's area to some children, my shy son could not get to the green water slide in the children's area in order to go down it, other children ran in front of him, pushed my son aside and stood in front of him and my son always remained behind the queue, and the instructor standing there did not react in any way, the children slid down the slide, ran again and again pushed my son aside, the instructor did not observe the order of the queue. Then I suggested that my son slide down the pink slide, because there was no one there. Then when I had already climbed the slide, she again did not observe the queue order and then I told her: "No, my son is first!" I had to repeat this phrase to her three times, because my son let everyone pass and should not let anyone pass again, although the instructor decided that he should wait again. But everything should be fair and it was about 2:30 pm

The most amazing time! My 2 year old loved it. She was able to get on 4 rides and then she got to play in the water park. The lazy river was so relaxing it made her take a good long nap so we had to leave. She woke up screaming, “Elmo! Elmo!” Her way of saying she wanted to go back already lol Sesame Place will definitely be added to our annual vacation from now on just like Disney. Tip get the all day dinning pass. It pays for itself. The bacon burger, chicken tenders and pizza were good!

Took my baby who is just starting to walk. There is not as much “toys” or random spigots that shoot water out for his age like at Knotts Soak city. At Soak city they have a toddler section and a kid section. I was hoping the same for here but basically no toddler section. We sat by the wave pool and all the chairs are sitting in sand. Sand and kids do not go hand-in-hand. There also isn’t many places to eat so you will have to eat in your chairs… in the sand… I’m only comparing this to soak city because it’s been some time since I’ve gone to other water parks. There was lots of broken or dirty places and pieces here at Sesame place such as the lazy river there was trash inside the river and along the bushes. I feel at the other waterpark. It is often being kept clean by different janitors walking around. I didn’t see employees like that here instead I seen them standing at store entrances assuming we attempting to prevent theft. We ate chicken tenders and fries and they were fine. Overpriced as expected. However, they didn’t have ranch kind of odd in my opinion. The restrooms here were dirty and again, nobody maintaining them throughout the day. The employee at the guard shack could not really identify the difference between a VIP parking and “up close parking” General parking was way too expensive for this type of park Some of the water tipping mechanisms were broken so they didn’t spill out. Very limited umbrellas also in the seating area. In general, I feel like this place was small and dirty and too expensive for what they’re offering. I understand not everybody has a new walking baby like myself however, for me it just was not worth it at all. The most positive thing I can say is I really really truly appreciate the relax policy on bringing food in. We did bring some snacks in for my baby with ease.

First time at this water park, we went yesterday July 5th! It wasn’t over crowded. We rented the Cabana next to the water wave pool. I believe 2 of the water slides were closed but everything else was opened! My 6 year old had a blast! (His favorite was the lazy river) 😜 We did not try any of the food from here. I brought sandwiches from Sprouts & water. The Vodka Seltzer was $17

Not as bad as SeaWorld. Visited as a family of 5 travelling from Ireland. Bought two fast passes for the water slides the two nights before. When we arrived, we had to run around and see that only 2 slides were open. I asked and received a refund for the fast pass. We would of left apart from this was my sons request. He has Down Syndrome and I couldn't say we were leaving due to alot of things closed. Two slides open. Fine at the start but as Park got busy, you had a long wait for a mat to use on the slide. People wouldn't give up mat and I only counted 15. Park closed at 4pm instead of 5pm. I figure that was due to nobody being in it. Same as Orlando, they have a kids water area. While they support autism, I don't think they understand that kids with sensory issues don't like water coming down when trying to get on slides. My son could do the kids area as water would shower you on your head and face. He can't handle that. None water rides were fine. Soft drinks were 7.50 so robbery. Very little food or soft drinks area open. It's obvious summer doesn't start till July here but no one told us tourists. Very few staff, very few lifeguards and no water slides open due to Noone doing any work in 6 months. Waste of time and money if going for waterside. Lucky I won't be back to it and I would recommend others to try and avoid too as nothing is up on the website.

Very enjoyable for all ages. I received two bonus ticket to visit the park for free, we just had to pay for parking. The drive was far but it was worth it. Loved the wave pool and the lazy river. The employees were professional. Lots of seating which made all the difference. Hopefully I will revisit next summer.

This place is amazing! I had low expectations going in, but was pleasantly surprised. The character interactions and happy staff were incredible. I highly recommend dining with Elmo!! The price was decent & the food selection was really good too

Great venue! Definitely recommend getting there early to events for parking. We got VIP parking which was clutch got out of there in about 20 minutes. We saw the Jonas Brothers and the production was phenomenal. We sat in section 203 which is ideal for views, being in the middle, and sound quality. Restrooms were well maintained, food and drinks were very pricey but that’s most venues at this point. Overall great experience!

Been coming here for years now. Buncha different shows owned by a buncha different company's. North Island Credit Union Amphitheater isn't doing too bad. Still had fun and got to see our long favorite artist since we were a kids Billy Idol!! Played all the hits, and some really cool new songs from the new album. Rebel yell came on and the whole Amphitheater stood up and everyone was dancing and singing like they were 20 again. Best part is its an open sky theater. Keeps us cool with all those fans crammed together. Lots to drink, things to eat. Plenty of parking that comes with the purchase of a ticket. Drinks were a little pricey. $25 for a lemonade cocktail. $7 for a soda can. You know same ol same spending for a night of fun. Not much of a personal connection with the artist but usually the artist they have are huge and need all the space. Billy Idol was a blast!

I had an amazing time at the twenty one pilots concert. I was in section 203 row P and the view of the stage was great! It's a big amphitheatre but has a smaller vibe to it that I really enjoyed! Would 100% come see another concert here. I got dropped off. Parking seemed kinda crazy. Sound quality was amazing. Finding my seat was easy. There were a lot of food and drink options.

Had a wonderful time at the Nelly / JaRule concert! Perfect night cool weather. Easy parking, easy entrance. Bag check, Ladies bring your clear bags for quicker check. We rented chairs to sit on the lawn. Had drinks before and during the concert. You could also rent out a blanket. Restrooms were clean. Loved this experience and would visit again in the future.

It was our very first time at this venue and it did not disappoint! This place is amazing! And the show even better! The venue staff were all very nice and helpful. Im definitely looking forward for more shows here!

I want to give a huge shoutout to security guards Ray G & Adam with LiveNation! From the moment we arrived at the Lil Wayne concert, Ray went above and beyond to make sure my daughter and I were taken care of. He was nothing but kind, respectful, and accommodating. When people tried to block our view, Ray and Adam immediately stepped in and made sure we could enjoy the show without any issues. They treated us with the highest regard and their professionalism really stood out in such a busy and exciting environment. What touched me most was how both Ray and Adam went out of their way to make my birthday evening extra special. It’s rare to come across someone in their role who genuinely cares about the experience of every guest, but they absolutely did. Because of Ray and Adam my daughter and I had a night to remember and I can’t thank them enough. Ray and Adam are a true example of what great customer service and hospitality should look like. This venue was lucky to have them last night!

I took my two kids there for Grey Day 2025 to sit on the lawn. Definitely a different experience from going to Grey Day 2024 in Phoenix. Even though we were far from the stage, our cell phones were able to zoom in for some good pictures and it didn't feel too far. The sound was great! The freedom to move on the lawn without confined seat space was also awesome. I liked that the venue had free parking and a lot of it with the dirt backlots. I aso appreciated that we could bring in a sealed bottle of water for each person. The one star was knocked off because leaving the concert from the furthest parking lot took nearly 2 hours. Also, they lacked the space for more merch stands so we waited in line for merch for over an hour. I only saw two stands. Luckily, we could hear the concert well from the line.

Came here for a 5k, beautiful place for a run. Place seems clean with great views. Would recommend coming here to train.

This review is only for the high school beach volleyball area. They have enough courts available to host about 4 schools at one time. I would recommend bringing your own chair. They do have a set of metal bleachers on the bluff above the courts, but they are placed far off to the right side only giving a good view of some of the courts. The sand could use a bit of leveling. There are two portable bathrooms down by the players’ area. There is ample parking right next to the sand area, but we are not allowed to park there. Spectators must park at the top near the main entrance and hike down. There is a slight hill you need to walk up on the return. There is one water fountain available, but no food or vending machines nearby. Pros: handicap accesible, amazing views, accommodates many games at one time Cons: parking, no shade for spectators unless you sit down on the players’ bleachers, no food/drinks for sale

I was surprised to know that I only have three miles from the Chula Vista Training Center which is I remember correctly was built for the 1984 Olympics this facility is beautiful and well maintained. I was there for the annual police department and responders awards ceremony that benefited the police foundation. I was invited by my friend Bill Falco who was rescued, by our local Chula Vista Police Officer Ronnie and others. The First Responders were being honored for their unbelievable and incredible work. They saved my friend Bill Falco he would not be here today as his heart completely stopped and although they kept working on him when he got to the hospital he was DOA but finally responded. Had it not been for the technology that the police department developed for their 911 calls an officer Ronnie he would not be here today. There were many booths showing our wonderful canines, SWAT team, you could see inside a police car and a motorcycle was on display as well as the new drone technology that the foundation was able to purchase several that are used daily thousands of times. Our own newscaster Kimberly was there as MC they had a great auction which raised money and our own chief of police spoke as well kudos for a wonderful evening and money raised for a wonderful cause. I have to say I'm so proud of our Chula Vista Police Department and all the responders Fire Department, paramedics and those that work tirelessly behind the scenes.

We love this place. It is beautiful and inspiring to be apart of the vibe at this facility. The room and board are is quality and comfortable and a great place to focus in and train.

Took the family for a self-guided tour. We saw some of the athletes going to Paris as they were making final preparations. You can also get a guided tour for some extra money and eat what the athletes eat at the cafeteria.

The tour of this place is amazing. You'll feel so proud of the Olympian athletes. Although this place is no longer exclusive to USA athletes it is still worth the visit. We opted to purchase a ticket to eat in the athletes dining hall. What an experience. Go ahead and book a tour. It's worth it. BTW on the weekends there's pickleball games on their grounds.

Beautiful place, the fireworks were amazing.

The mall has semi-higher end shops. The food court is very disappointing but there are a lot of options across the street. It's not often super busy, but when it is there's a ton of parking immediately available.

From Planet Fitness gym to yoga to boxing, there is a good number of active lifestyle businesses. It's nice to see some new restaurants are coming soon, but some have been under construction for a long time. Tuesday Farmer Markets are a nice addition to stroll the mall street.

Otay Ranch Mall is on of the best in Chula Vista in South San Diego California. It has every store you need in 1 place. Ulta, Sephora, Hollister, Apple, Tons of foodie places, BUT they just closed my fave "GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE" please bring it back! It was the only ice cream AND smoothie place in the mall. There is even a Best Buy. My other fave place to eat~Cheese Cake Factory is here. Don't worry the food court and other decent restaurants are scattered about the mall. Oh yeah, I love that there is an AMC Theatre here too when I need a movie fix. Check out Otay Ranch Mall Tonight😇💯

Ok I had always driven by this restaurant and thought "oh nice! This place looks great." I've had quite a few people tell me this restaurant has delicious food. It really does! Definitely suitable for vegans and vegetarians! Food was great. I loved the decor inside.

I love the farmers market and go all the time but I believe this mall needs more stores. Years ago it was way better but now it’s losing its spark, I feel like the only store I actually visit here is Barnes and Noble .

We decided to go and watch the Padres game at "Novo" Brazil restaurant at otay ranch, this was the first time for me and I really liked this place. It is very espacious with a very nice atmosphere, the waiters treated us very well and the food was delicious, Even though the place was packed there was enough space between the tables and the high ceilings allow air to flow well. I passed a good 5 hrs at this place, I highly recomend to you if you haven't been there to give it a try.

The customer service it was terrible they didn’t know how to manage my sandwich l ask them for a veggie/ vegetarian Sandwich and they treated me disrespectful and my sandwich it’ was soaked and wet put it so much oil very little salt and too much pepper and the sandwich was soaked and wet very bad l didn’t eat at all. My review is one star. The employee should be aware of the people sandwiches being mindful and patience.

First time visiting. Went on a Saturday night around 6pm. Stayed until about 8pm. Lovely view by the Gaylord Convention Center. Really a beautiful and clean park. Lots of kids playing, riding bicycles, playing volleyball and walking around. I highly recommend and I will return.

It was a calm and relaxed visit to this park, first time being here. Would go again if we're in the area.

Beautiful Bayside Park with great views to Coronado and downtown San Diego CA. The Gaylord Pacific Resort is the anchor for this bay park. A must visit.

Very nice we planned to grill but there's no grills there so we doordashed a small grill and had a great time 😀

It’s definitely getting there. There are still a couple of odd characters around, but the improvements with the new hotel are really coming together. I went for a walk and saw a nice mix of people—couples, young and old, families, and individuals just enjoying the area. Chula Vista really needs something like this. I would’ve given it five stars, but I think there needs to be more police presence to help keep the riff-raff away.

Very nice park. Huge GAYLORD hotel right nearby is fun even to just walk around.

Just beautiful! Fire pits, family friendly, lush grass, clean area, highly recommend!