San Diego Magazine’s Home + Design Awards 2026
See this year’s list of winners, voted on by a panel of expert judges and SDM readers
HandsOn San Diego is Taking the Lead in Volunteering
An interview with Jessie Case on Connecting San Diegans with Flexible Volunteer Opportunities
New Blood Arrives at San Diego’s OG Farm-to-Table Shrine
The Lodge at Torrey Pines pulls in a team from Michelin kitchens
Photo Essay: Way, Shape & Form with Maha Bazzari
Inside the angular, detail-oriented world of San Diego architectural photographer Maha Bazzari
Restaurant Review: Tobey’s 19th Hole Cafe
For nearly 100 years, the restaurant has been the city’s not-so-secret spot at the Balboa Park Clubhouse
Harland Brewing Takes A Big Swing In Mission Bay
Harland Clubhouse opens at the Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center this spring
The Rise of Homes Designed as Wellness Retreats
San Diegans are turning their houses into longevity spaces by prioritizing function and feeling
Labora Cafe Brings Ceremonial-Grade Matcha to North Park
The specialty coffee shop will open this fall next to The Observatory with the same minimalist-modern aesthetic as the Convoy location
Turkish Flavors Take Center Stage at New Gaslamp Spot Truva
After nearly two years of delays, the renovated ground-floor restaurant at The Sofia Hotel prepares to reopen
Finding the Right Volunteer Fit with HandsOn San Diego
The nonprofit organization connected volunteers with 10,000 different opportunities in 2025
Publisher’s Note: Savor the Details, April 2026
CEO Claire Johnson previews San Diego Magazine’s April 2026 issue exploring the latest trends in home and design
What to Expect While Volunteering With The San Diego Rescue Mission
Educators and You-Turn program founders John and Margie Dykema share how locals can help offer life skills for those experience homelessness
Feeding San Diego Raises $500,000 for School Pantry Program
See photos from the annual Pairings with a Purpose dinner party held at Callie this past February
8 San Diego Charity Events to Attend in April
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
How Artist Mr B Baby Turned “Chucho” Into a Global Icon
Chula Vista hometowner and artist Michelle Ruby travels all over the city (and the globe) painting murals that feature her colorful symbol of resilience
Elevating an Icon: Inside the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s $60 Million Renovation
The fifth-generation family-owned seaside solace gets a glow-up 90 years in the making
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: April 2026
Feast on Asian street food at Panda Fest, boogie to live music at Adams Avenue Unplugged, watch Coronado Playhouse’s new musical, and more
Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: AVRP Studios
A look at San Diego’s top designers creating unique environments that combine creativity and function
Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Jackson Design Remodeling
A look at San Diego’s top designers creating unique environments that combine creativity and function
Design Leaders & Innovative Interiors: Blythe Interiors
A look at San Diego’s top designers creating unique environments that combine creativity and function
This Secret Lemon Grove Spot Serves a Taste of Egypt
The Hidden Gazebo Eatery, a mother-daughter MEHKO restaurant, serves traditional Middle Eastern favorites in a backyard oasis
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: March 25-29
Stop by the San Diego Writers Festival, traverse the Tour de France Wine Dinner and watch the Padres play on Opening Day
Koakai Brewing Poised to Bring Japanese Influence to Local Beer Scene
Award-winning brewer and North County native Mike Aubuchon’s long-awaited brewery set to open this April
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Imperial Beach, CA
Experience world-famous surf breaks, authentic Mexican food, and laid-back vibes in this beach town just five miles from the border.
Oceanside’s Kettle On Coast Reimagines the Coffee Shop Model
Chef David Lay’s menu for Kettle On Coast is a unique and ambitious concept for the former Petite Madeline space
Health and Wellness Spring 2026
It’s time for you time
