Cedar Shores

I lived at Cedar Shores for about a year and a half and it was a very pleasant experience. Great value, considering the location. Karla, the property manager, was always very friendly and helpful. The maintenance staff was also very quick to help with any issues I had. I lived alone in a studio and I thought the space was more than adequate.
The only negatives: At times, the people in the unit above me would make noise, but that’s normal in any apartment complex. Also, there was often a strong smell of marijuana in the halls.
Overall, I really enjoyed living there during my time in San Diego and I appreciate the way I was treated by the staff and most other tenants. Everyone was always nice. I would recommend it to anyone looking to live in a nice neighborhood for a really good price.

We never had problems with management while living at Cedar Shores the 2+ years we were there, but if you’re over 30 and a professional (but saving up for a house, thus living in an apartment), this place is basically a slum. It’s great for college kids who want to party and people who smoke a ton of weed (the hallways are filled with it.) If you’re up late and don’t mind noise, it’s fine. If you do decide to live here, the upstairs apartments facing the bay have vaulted ceilings and get good sun. We were downstairs for a year facing the parking lot, and that apartment had no redeeming qualities. Noisy and lots of kids (e.g. technically adults but you couldn’t tell that from talking to any of them.)

During my year and a half stint in San Diego, I had the pleasure of living at Cedar Shores. Although there were minor things that bothered me at times (which you’ll get at any apartment complex), I couldn’t have asked for a better place to live for the price.
Pros:
— Fairly cheap rent. I was paying $ 930 for a studio. Count in $ 30 water + ~$ 10 renter’s insurance = $ 970 a month. It’s tough to find a studio of comparable quality in the Bay Area for less than $ 1300. Quite a good deal
— Spacious and efficient floorplans. For one person, my studio was very roomy. I had enough room for my desk and bed, with plenty of space to move around. The huge balcony window let in a substantial amount of sunlight, which made the whole place seem even bigger. They have built-​in shelves, a walk-​in closet, and tons of kitchen cabinet space.
— Friendly management. Karla was always a pleasure to work with. She could always be reached by phone or e-​mail. All issues were solved quickly and with a smile.
— Maintenance is awesome. They’ll usually fix things within a day and let you know they were there if you’re not home. My fridge had a door sealing issue, so they just ordered me another one and replaced it within a week. The maintenance guys are friendly and always willing to help.
— Location. It’s far enough from Garnet that I don’t have to deal with drunk college drop-​outs every day but close enough that I can take a cheap taxi if I want to go out. Bike-​able to everything in PB. It’s set in such a location that you get the bay and ocean breezes cooling your apartment down in the summer. In my opinion, this is the best spot to live in PB.
Neutrals:
— Nice pool and jacuzzi, but pool is fairly small. It’s tough to do laps in such an oddly shaped pool. Nonetheless, it’s nice for lounging and cooling off.
— Since there are hallways, all kinds of smells accumulate from time to time. Cooking, trash, but most prominently, weed. I actually enjoyed the smell every time I came home from work, but it might bother others.
— Make sure to read the move-​out part of the lease. I got charged $ 150 after moving out for routine cleaning. It can be a lot worse, but there shouldn’t really be a charge for cleaning normal wear and tear. Just a word of caution…
Cons:
— Although you don’t have to deal with outsiders in the parking lot, it can get crowded. This is especially true if you’re coming back past midnight. Finding a spot can be tough and you might have to venture to the other lot. This sucks for people who live close to the side doors.
— Thin walls. A couple times a week, I would hear my elderly neighbor leave her TV on after falling asleep. At times, I tuned it out, but it can get on your nerves. Plenty of freaky people in PB too, so you’ll hear those noises as well.
Overall, Cedar Shores is perfect for young professionals looking for a cheap and well functional studio. Ocean breeze, plenty of room, and a quiet neighborhood. Quite the gem of PB

Overall, a decent place to live. Lived there for a year with my kid. Was sometimes a bit noisy late at night, but really not too bad. The building shows its age, but it is decently maintained by the staff, seems about on-​par with most of the complexes in PB. Maintenance guys were always helpful if anything needed fixing. Parking was never a problem. On-​site management was always friendly, and the place seemed generally safe.

Let me start out by saying Cedar Shores is a great place to live. I’m currently living at this complex with my girlfriend and let me tell you, it’s a great place to start out. The parking lot is great because you always know that you are coming home to a spot. Cab rides home from garnet are around $ 6 – 7 dollars one way (like Branston said). Our unit was brand new when we moved in; new carpet, new kitchen tile, and new paint all around. The management is phenominal! They know your name and unit number before you can even say it yourself. It’s not luxury living but it’s a great place to start. If I could do it all over again, I would rent from Cedar Shores.

i loved this place, I lived there for a year and it was great! The parking the best because you could park in the lot that they have and there is plenty of safe street parking right in front of your window. The maneger is the best, she knows every ones name and what apt number you stay in. They maintenance is always on top of the problem no matter what time of the day it is since they live on the primesses. It’s quiet and the area is so nice and peaceful. Plus a cab right to any of the bars in PB are just $ 6 one way. Can’t beat this anywhere in PB for a cheap place to live like this.

The only thing that could catch your attention is the view from balcony (only if you’re living on that side) — it’s really amazing. Everything else is just a nightmare, including the management part. The building is so old that you can’t sleep peacefully– you’ll be afraid that the ceiling will fall on your head. The place doesn’t smell good either…:(
In generall, I could live there for free only.