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
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.
Guest Publisher’s Note, September 2026: The Arts Edition
For Jonathon Glus, San Diego’s next chapter begins with the artists who help us understand where we’ve been
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 11–13
Partake in San Diego Restaurant Week, stop by the Alley Cat Art Fest, and celebrate Stone Brewing’s 30th birthday
Editor’s Note, September 2026: More Than a Postcard
Editor at large, Aaryn Belfer, introduces the September 2026 Arts issue featuring 31 artists, makers, builders, and doers.
From $5 Freestyles to a San Diego Phenomenon
Joe Dreamz built a local following by asking strangers about their ambitions and turning their answers into songs
The Last Antique Shop on San Diego’s Antique Row
Once home to more than 20 antique stores, the Normal Heights stretch is down to one, and owner Dave McPheeters has no plans to leave
The Best Basque Cheesecakes in San Diego
After a blind taste test, these four desserts came out on top—see the winners here
These San Diego Groups Are Helping Men Connect
As males report fewer close relationships, local meetups are creating spaces for friendship, conversation, and a renewed sense of purpose
San Diego Is Getting the Music Venue It’s Been Missing
Live Nation is turning the historic Wonder Bread Building into a 4,000-capacity concert hall designed to bring more touring acts to the city
The Best Things to See, Do & Explore in Balboa Park
Whether you’re a lover of the arts, music, or a leisurely stroll through the park, these are Balboa’s best attractions
A New Specialty Coffee Shop Has Arrived in La Jolla Shores
Casa Del Lobo blends coffee culture with Mexican design, serving seasonal drinks alongside its own handcrafted ceramics
The Art of Slowing Down at Little Frenchie
Inspired by the effortless charm of French cafés, this taste of France on Orange Avenue invites guests to embrace the simple pleasure of taking their time.
Meet the San Diego Artist Bringing Walls to Life
Allison Hunsley on painting massive walls, creating art in front of a crowd, and building a career one mural at a time
