Where did you learn how to swim laps as a beginner in San Diego

Hi looking for personal experiences of learning to swim as an adult from beginner to laps in San Diego.

I've tried bud kearns, kroc center and next I'm trying ymca. So not looking for general suggestions on where to learn, more for personal experience with a particular program/coach that worked for you and got you to reasonable proficiency and lap swimming.

I ask because quality of the instructor matters, and consistency. At bud kearns for example they just assign whichever random teenager happens to be free just then. Most of the time they were surprised to see me even though they put up the listing weekly and you have to sign up. They are very nice teenagers but they have no idea how to coach adults.

The kroc center coach was excellent but unfortunately the class filled up too soon.

Did you learn to swim as an adult in San Diego and who/where did you do so with? Thanks!!!