Health & Wellness Summer 2025
Self-care is more than just a wellness buzzword. In today’s hectic world, where productivity equals success and the grind has become the norm, it’s easy to let self-care fall to the wayside. You may have mentally reserved treating yourself to something nice for some time further down the line—when the kids get older, when you’re […]
10 Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations Near San Diego
Explore our list of cost-effective getaways, nearby destinations, activities, and attractions priced at $30 or less
Local Chef Wins First Season of Martha Stewart’s “Yes, Chef!”
The entrepreneur and TV host along with chef José Andrés award Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s chef, Emily Brubaker, with $250,000
Guide to San Diego Comic-Con 2025
Everything you need to know about attending one of San Diego’s biggest events all year
8 of the Most Scenic Hikes & Walking Paths in San Diego
Our favorite treks throughout the county from easy to challenging adventures that you can do throughout the year
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 9–13
Attend the opening of the Malibu Barbie Cafe, explore Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork at Cats & Castles and enjoy screenings at Retro Rewind
10 Must-Try Dishes in Mission Hills
Eat your way through this increasingly innovative neighborhood with everything from deep-dish pizza to Michelin-worthy ribeye and street tacos
Where to Eat Near Downtown During Comic-Con 2025
Food critic Troy Johnson shares his favorite spots for visitors and locals heading to the city center this July
Best Casinos for Real Money 2025: Top 10 Real Money Online Casinos
Looking for the best casino for real money? Check out our top 10 list of casino sites with top bonuses, massive libraries, and convenient payment options.
Winning Essay: Becoming Here
This year, we announced an inaugural essay contest, offering $1,000 to one writer who surprised, delighted, and moved us—here’s the winner
Best Online Seed Banks: Where to Buy High Quality Cannabis Seeds Online
Looking for the best places to buy cannabis seeds online? Discover trusted seed banks offering high-quality marijuana seeds, discreet shipping, and great genetics.
A Goal Becomes a Reality
Ten years after a kidney transplant, Juan Ramos is living life to the fullest
Native Star Boutique Arrives With All Indigenous-Made Products
The new shop from Vista homeowner Ruth-Ann Thorn debuts in the Gaslamp in the 1880s-era Yuma Building
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Hillcrest, CA
The ‘hood holds it down as SD’s glitteriest area and the anchor of our proud LGBTQ history—here’s what to do, see, and eat on your next visit
Unhinged, A Dating Series: To Text or Not to Text?
Is less communication the key to a satisfying and less stressful dating life?
How to Ghost Your Life for a Weekend at The Pendry
San Diego Mag’s CEO Claire Johnson shares the perfect itinerary for a close-to-home escape
Refresh, Revamp, Recieve a Lot of Compliments
These aestheticians are here to help you look and feel like the best version of yourself
Harland Brewing Brings on Culinary Talent With North County Expansion
A new chef, a new location, and a new food trailer are some of the brewery’s big expansion plans for 2025
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Encinitas, CA
What to eat, see, and do in the coastal North County neighborhood known for its dreamy beaches and laidback vibe
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 2–6
Peruse the PROUD+ exhibition at The Studio Door, secure your spot for the Big Bay Boom, and stroll through Little Italy’s Summer Sera
Guide to Aging Well 2025
Retire in Style
Wildwood Flour Returning as a Working Farm & Ranch
With her popular PB bakery closed, Lauren Silver now building a wilderness, baking, and farm destination in Campo
Shared Plates, Shared Stories
How a Local Chef and Tandem Diabetes Care Brought the Type 1 Diabetes Community Together
Belmont Park Celebrates 100 Years in San Diego
Opened July 4, 1925, Mission Beach’s beloved amusement park continues to shine a century later despite closures, ownership woes, and major renovations
Twins for the Win
A couple’s dream of a family comes true with help from Scripps
Juniper & Ivy Debuts Juni, Its Revamped Bar & Lounge
The restaurant’s new reimagined bar area features statement furniture, wines-by-the-sip machines, and its own five-star snacks
