Communication before check-in was smooth, as was check-in. Great 60s design all around, so cool. Clean everywhere. Friendly staff, great coffee and delicious food at reasonable prices, seriously. Plus guests get a discount, even better! Had a lot of fun playing foosball, video games and pinball...ended up eating in the cafe so we could continue playing after (and tokens are only 4 /$1.00. It's like I'd stepped back into my growing up years....what a terrific respite. Loved my room, super clean and comfy, and a TV that actually had a ton of channels without a hassle to watch them. Really quiet, no noise from other rooms. A neat pool and a fire pit area for s'mores (kits in the lobby), and cornhole. We came to go to the San Diego Zoo, but honestly I could be happy just staying at this motel and relax, have fun, and eat great, all for a very reasonable price. Beats any 4-star hotel I've stayed in hands down. The Rambler will be my go-to for future visits, no question, and my only request is open one every city/town I want to visit ;)