San Diego Magazine

Sea Monster Is Bringing Poke and Matcha to Mission Valley

The new Hawaiian- and Japanese-inspired cafe will serve locally caught bluefin, fresh spring rolls, housemade sauces, and plenty of matcha

The Art of Sharpening Knives

Kuya Sharpens owner Joshua “Jhun” de Andres turned a meditative practice into a business caring for prized kitchen knives—one whetstone at a time

8 Charitable Events to Attend in October

Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month

15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 15-20

Stop by Adams Avenue Street Fair, sample the Capital of Craft Beer Fest, and experience the new exhibition Visiones Nocturnas: Queer Nightlife in Contemporary Art

Where to See Celebs at the 2026 Del Mar Wine & Food Festival

Check out the stacked lineup of talent participating in this year’s celebration of food, cocktails, wellness, and SoCal energy

What Will It Take to Make San Diego a Global Arts City?

Jonathon Glus on the Art + Design District, investing in the creative economy, keeping artists in the city, and what we can learn from places like London and Chicago

Vi at La Jolla Village – Senior Living in the Heart of Everything

At Vi at La Jolla Village, residents don’t have to choose between security and adventure, connection and independence. They get all of it.

San Diego FC’s Vision Goes Beyond the Soccer Field

A conversation with Sebastián Morúa on art, community, and why the club’s future heroes should include the creatives helping build it

A Taste of Osaka Is Popping Up Around San Diego

Surf’n Slaw founder Kumi Alexander is introducing local farmers market crowds to okonomiyaki, the savory Japanese pancake she grew up eating

Fall Arts Preview 2026

Your checklist for the best stage performances, museum exhibits, and one-night-only cinematic events hitting San Diego this autumn

Hako Hako Will Bring Japanese Konbini Culture to Hillcrest

San Diego entrepreneur Kenji Blouin-Ito is turning a tiny Uptown Inn space into a destination for bentos, coffee, snacks, and more

Meet ArtsConnect, UC San Diego’s Invitation to SoCal Arts Lovers

ArtsConnect brings those experiences into view, helping residents discover what they can see, hear and create at UC San Diego while experiencing the campus in a new way.

Two San Diego Wine Pros Are Betting Big on Tinned Fish

With Sosal Line, Heidi Greenwood and Juerie Masters are importing traceable seafood from small producers and building a global pantry business along the way

Something Big Is Brewing In La Mesa

The folks behind Oddish Wine and Lost Cause Meadery are partnering with Bica to open an all-day cafe, coffee shop, wine bar, and restaurant near La Mesa Village

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San Diego Magazine’s Private School Guide 2026

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San Diego Magazine’s Private School Guide Fall 2026

What’s Next for Arts and Culture in San Diego?

Artists and advocates are building a more sustainable creative future through public funding, political organization, and cross-border collaboration

How San Diego Became a City of Art and Culture

The history, communities, and creative movements behind a cultural scene that extends far beyond the city’s postcard image

San Diego Restored Arts Funding—But the Crisis Isn’t Over

The city’s cultural sector regained millions after a proposed 85 percent cut, yet nonprofits, youth programs and major institutions still face painful losses

A Gluten- and Dairy-Free Bakery Is Popping Up Across San Diego

At The Delicate Squash, Shannon English is rethinking cookies, cakes, and pastries with seasonal ingredients and natural sweeteners

31 People Shaping San Diego’s Creative Scene

Meet the artists, makers, and advocates whose work shapes how the city looks, sounds, gathers, and connects

The Best Gym in San Diego Isn’t Really a Gym Anymore

Earlier this year, Fit quietly dropped “athletic” from its brand, from Fit Athletic Clubs to simply Fit, and started calling itself something new: a social wellness club.