Free Rady Shell Concerts Feel Like a Hack—But It’s By Design
Outside the gates at Jacobs Park, a unique scene thrives with lawn chairs, picnic spreads, and music lovers catching their favorite artists without a ticket
San Diego’s Best Fertility Center—Celebrating 27 Years of Trusted, Personalized Care
Inside San Diego’s Most Trusted Fertility Center
Michelin-Trained Chocolate Master Opening San Marcos Patisserie
French-born pastry chef Christophe Rull will debut his first eatery this September
9 Must-Try Meals from San Diego Restaurants Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite
food finds this month
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Find information from tickets to parking, celeb appearances, and more in this guide to San Diego’s premier foodie fest
Your Guide to Exclusive Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025 Events
From celebrity pickleball tournaments to intimate dinner parties with your favorite Food Network chefs, here are the can’t-miss happenings going on Sept. 10–14
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 6–10
Cheer on the San Diego Wave, see the world premiere of The Wulfeater, or party at Hillcrest’s annual CityFest
Review: El Indio Restaurant
The Middletown restaurant reminds us that when you invent something
as iconic as the taquito, you’re allowed to rest a bit on your laurels
J. Kenji López-Alt Bringing Music & Food Event to La Jolla
The New York Times best-selling author will host Tasting Notes alongside celebrity chefs including San Diego’s own Claudette Zepeda
Cox Mobile Survey Shows 86% of Sandwich Generation Say Managing Online Safety for Teens and Aging Parents Adds Stress to Their Lives
They’re called the sandwich generation, those in their late 30s to 50s juggling teenagers and aging parents, and they’re feeling the pressure when it comes to digital safety. Connecting the Digital Dots: Online Habits and Safety Concerns Across Three Generations, a new survey from Cox Mobile shows that 86% of this cohort feels managing online safety […]
The Best Soap Opera in Baseball
With the Padres dominating in one of their best seasons ever, we catch up with star players Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Mission Bagel Adds to Wave of New Bagel Shops in SD
Owner Gabe Rubin brings his NY-inspired recipe to Garnet Avenue, debuting the food truck’s first brick-and-mortar
Celebrating Growth: First Graduating Cohort of BBB Breakthrough Accelerator in San Diego
From marketing guidance to capital, BBB’s Breakthrough Accelerator gives San Diego business owners the tools and support they need to thrive.
10 Perfect Picnic Spots in San Diego
Prep your charcuterie board—it’s time for an al fresco lunch at these sunny locations throughout the county
The Best of San Diego 2025: Readers’ Picks
You voted for your favorite San Diego people, places, and services, from beauty salons and fitness studios to pet groomers, wedding venues, and more
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Assumed and True Dealbreakers
Exploring the “whys” behind your boundaries can help decide the difference between a red flag and a worthy relationship challenge
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Ramona, CA
The best things to do, see, eat, and explore in this town nestled in the foothills of the Laguna Mountains
Your Guide to The Best of San Diego 2025
Our guide to the best happenings in San Diego this past year, including FOMO-inducing bakeries, booze-fueled workouts, and legendary local athletes
The Best of San Diego 2025: Retail
The top local shops and boutiques where you can buy gifts, gear, clothes, décor, and more
The Best of San Diego 2025: Arts & Culture
San Diego’s cultural scene is booming—here’s the innovative art, live music, iconic landmarks, and local changemakers shaping the city this year
The Best of San Diego 2025: Food & Drink
San Diego’s food scene is thriving—discover the new restaurants, craft cocktails, and must-try bites that made waves this past year
The Best of San Diego 2025: Health & Outdoors
From infrared Pilates to canyon spas and booze-fueled pickleball, here’s where San Diego does fitness and wellness best
The Best of San Diego 2025: Sports
The most exciting moments in local sports in the past year—the top highlights, biggest stars, and greatest wins
The Best of San Diego 2025: Kids & Family
Discover the top family-friendly spots in San Diego—from waterparks and bike trails to inclusive play gyms and local brands parents love
Editor’s Note, August 2025: The Very Best of San Diego
Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down the magazine’s Best of San Diego issue featuring our favorite happenings from the year and reader’s picks
Publisher’s Note, August 2025: We Belong to This Place
San Diego Magazine CEO Claire Johnson opens the August 2025 issue dedicated to the Best of San Diego
