16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 12–17
Join the La Jolla Secret Garden Tour, sample the Cheese & Libation Expo, and see P!nk perform for charity at Petco Park.
Singer-Songwriter Durell Anthony’s Long Road to “Lovenotes”
The San Diego musician drew on lived experience—including his time on NBC’s The Voice—to pen his debut album
Pat & Oscar’s Breadsticks Are Hiding in Plain Sight
North Park’s Encontro has been secretly serving these buttery loaves with the Sarkisian family’s original recipe
From Michelin Kitchens to Mochi Mastery
After training in Italy and working in acclaimed kitchens like n/naka and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Gemma Matsuyama Yamada found her calling in Kimochi’s delicate fruit mochi
This is San Diego’s Ultimate Golf Course
We asked 12 golf pros from across the country to choose the city’s top holes to create the “Dream 18”
Artistry, Aesthetics, and Inclusive Luxury
KQ Aesthetic Society goes beyond cosmetic to provide comprehensive care and transformative results
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 6-10
Experience Gator by the Bay, see the premiere of ArtSpectrum 2026 and secure a flame-throwing Mason Miller bobblehead
San Diego’s Sleep-Friendly Nightlife Is Here
With wellness-centered lifestyles on the rise, party culture is getting a 10 p.m. rebrand
9 Must-Try Meals in San Diego Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Bacari North Park, Pizza Cassette, and Ciccia Osteria
Enjoy the Ride: San Diego Magazine’s Annual Road Trip Guide
Load up the trunk, rev the engine, and let’s hit the road.
Above Par: San Diego Magazine’s Guide to Golf
Read on for the best of golf in San Diego.
Hidden Gems: Four Attractions that Prove San Diego is the Perfect Mix of Culture and Nature
Check out this list of four area attractions that affirm San Diego is a multifaceted destination that offers more than surf and sand.
San Diego’s Newest Soundtrack Has Arrived
SHAVONE., the artist-in-residence behind SDFC’s first official track, shares why it’s imperative for the city to support local creators
San Diego Fringe Fest Was Built for the Undecided
The story behind the two-week, anything-goes theater event where the best plan is no plan at all
Sushi Gaga To Re-Open As Sake Bar Gaga
Sake master Ayaka Ito is transforming the 10-seat space into a specialized sake experience this June
A Midweek Murrieta Escape with a Luxe Spa Bonus
Travelers can enjoy a $198 hot springs perk when booking direct
Blood Pressure Basics
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death in women
The Ultimate California Coast Road Trip in 2026
Our editors searched out all the new food, drinks, hotels, and attractions along the state’s iconic coastal highways—the 1 and 101
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 29–May 3
See Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert, explore the Avant Garde Ball and eat with the animals at San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew
Publisher’s Note: 101 Reasons to Be Human, May 2026
CEO Claire Johnson introduces the May 2026 issue by reflecting on the necessity of creating a deeply human, non-AI guide to San Diego
101 Things to Do in San Diego This Summer
A very human, very local, non-AI, actually experienced, sometimes weird, oddly specific list of awesome things to do in San Diego
Bankers Hill’s Coffee Scene Gets a Boost
Five Corners will serve traditional coffee and espresso drinks as well as bites like empanadas and mini desserts
First Comes Galu, Then Comes Luga
The popular Chula Vista cafe will open a sister concept in City Heights this fall
If San Diego Wants a Cultural Future, Here’s the Work
Proposed budget cuts could begin on July 1—four ways to support the arts right now
Helping Former Foster Youth Find Success with Walden Family Services
The 50-year-old nonprofit provides transitional housing and financial literacy services to youth leaving the system
Photos: U-GO San Diego Wine Dinner
The annual fundraiser helped provide university scholarships for women in low-income countries
