Father Joe’s Villages Helps Aspiring Chefs Find Culinary Careers
The new program offers those experiencing homelessness in San Diego the skills needed to pursue careers in the food industry
Inside Mini Mansions Built for Kids
Local business owner Jihyun Kang Butler outfits San Diego’s littlest residents with the backyard cribs of their dreams
Top Chefs & Acclaimed Drink Makers Return for the Del Mar Wine + Food Fest
San Diego’s biggest food and drink festival is back for a week-long celebration of SoCal’s best restaurants, chefs, and wineries from Sept. 10-14
30 Fun Things to Do on Father’s Day in San Diego
We rounded up the city’s best events and activities to celebrate pops on June 15
First Look: Bosforo Opening in Normal Heights
The Turkish meyhane-style restaurant mixes ancient flavors with modern techniques
12 San Diego Wellness-Focused Social Clubs
Keep your fitness goals while meeting other like-minded locals at these health-conscious, active, and sober groups across the city
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 14–18
Observe the evolution of Filipino food at “Taste San Diego,” venture through the secret gardens of La Jolla, and enjoy live music all weekend long at Wonderfront
SDSU researchers spent 12 days at sea identifying potential hazards to coastal communities
Written by Bryana Quintana About 70% of earth’s surface is ocean, yet only 5% of the world’s oceans have been explored. One matter overlooked by the general public and scientific circles alike is how shifting faults and landslides thousands of feet under the water can lead to earthquakes and tsunamis on land. This is what […]
5 Summer Hikes in San Diego with Coastal Views
When the weather starts to heat up, these trails offer breathtaking views, ocean breezes and easy to difficult ascents
The Local’s Guide to Visiting Ensenada
With buzzy bars, restaurants, shops, and stays, the Baja California city is carving out an identity of its own
Artist in Focus: Iydeen Younis, San Diego Food Photographer
We partnered with Sony Electronics to tell the stories of the people building San Diego’s culture from the ground up
The Duke Brings Affordable Pub Grub to Mission Gorge
A new hospitality group with deep roots in San Diego’s bar scene is ready for its close-up
How a San Diego Youth Soccer Club Became a Global Force
In Del Mar, Surf Sports—a youth sports empire—has quietly been gathering steam and producing some of the top talent in the world
Unhinged, A Dating Series: The Happy Birthday Text
Share your stories of messaging your ex on a special occasion for a chance to be featured in the column
9 of the Best Hikes in Southern California
With over 1,100 miles of hiking paths, these are our favorite outdoor treks across SoCal’s wild spaces
All 12 Restaurants Opening at the Gaylord Pacific Resort
Your first look at the dining concepts coming to Chula Vista’s new mega hotel debuting on May 15
5 Tijuana Tacos to Try Before You Die
The tastiest excuse for your next trip across the border, according to a seasoned local
This Mexico City Dream Home Started with a Home Swap
San Diego architects Rosa Agraz and Alejandro Solis crafted their new retreat by bringing a bright refresh to a historic neighborhood
Artists in Focus: Mike Lynch, Founder of Imperfects
We partnered with Sony Electronics to tell the stories of the people building San Diego’s culture from the ground up
San Diego’s Weird & Quirky Fringe Festival Returns
This avant-garde group of theatre-makers represents a cadre of unique and relatable stories from across the globe—catch one of 230 acts May 15–25
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 7-11
Savor southern cuisine at Gator by the Bay, hit the Civic Theatre for Hamilton and shop the San Diego Spring Made Market
6 of the Best San Diego Stargazing Spots
Soak up the night sky at these nearby destinations within two hours of the city
19 Cheap & Free Date Ideas to Try in San Diego
Our favorite wallet-friendly adventures, dining experiences, and outdoor excursions that are high on charm and low on cost
Summer Escapes Guide 2025
What’s on your 2025 summer bucket list? A fun staycation? A trip across state lines? Trying your hand at a new sport? Whatever you’re dreaming of checking off when the weather heats up, there are spots to do it in San Diego and beyond. From rooftop cocktails at San Diego’s Margaritaville Hotel in Gaslamp to […]
What to Expect at the New $1.3 Billion Gaylord Pacific
Opening soon, the largest built hotel on the West Coast promises a huge financial impact for Chula Vista
New Wine Bar Opening in North Park This Summer
Ten years in the making, local Sholeh Abounasseri’s dream to open a wine bar and community space will come to life with her new concept, Rumi
