Does anyone have any suggestions on which one is better between Glen Eden and De Anza Springs? I will be visiting San Diego in second week of August. I am a single male and have heard good things about both resorts. Which one has a younger crowd? Which has more activities? I am going to be there for 3 days and need to pick one of the two resorts. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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DonFeb 23, 2017I was a Gold Seal Member at GE for seven years before I moved to Colorado. I agree that the office staff was a bit gruff for a while, but the people there are great, especially if you like to play volleyball (not that sissy water volleyball, but the six man court kind). Awesome level of competition.
Since you asked about activities, I would have to say that GE is better. There is a lot more to do there. If you prefer to hike though, yeah, De Anza is better.
Hope that helps.
Don
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MarkFeb 24, 2017Unlike most of the other posts that I read on this thread I have not encountered rude staff at GE. I've never been a member, and have been there a handful of times. The people there are friendly enough and they have nice enough facilities. The first time I visited I had a nice nude hike, however the next time I visited the hiking trail had signs posted "No Nudity Beyond This Point." I'm sure it wasn't their choice but probably new neighbors that were complaining, which was a disappointment.
I haven't spent a whole lot of time at DAS (GE is much much closer to me), however I did stop by once to check it out. It was a lot more outdoorsy for lack of a better term from what I remember. What I mean by that is it felt more like a campsite than a resort or club (not that GE is super upscale or fancy). I didn't have time to exolore and go hiking there, but if you can hike nude on the trails there and that is what you are looking for then I'd go with that, but if you're looking to lounge by the pool, play tennis or things of that nature, my personal recommendation would be GE.ReactReply - MAmarchOriginal PosterMar 12, 2017
I second that. I did not face any rude behavior at all when I visited GE last summer. In fact, everyone was super nice to me. I plan to visit again in the near future, probably this summer.
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MarkApr 6, 2017I have been to both
De Anza Springs
Was quiter but more space to free hike!
ReactReply - MAMarkApr 6, 2017Glen Eden
More organised and built up, definitely more sports opportunities!ReactReply - DE
DesertRatApr 24, 2017De Anza Springs is truly in the middle of the desert. Hot, dry and dusty. Glen Eden is lusher place with more greenery. In the winter months De Anza Springs is the better choice. In the hot summer Glen Eden is more comfortable.ReactReply