Paddling Out with California’s Older Women Surfers
![Women over-50 surfers at Santa Brabara's Wahine Kai Surf Club suited up in the parking lot](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SurfDivas-67-1024x683.jpg)
Throughout the state, women over 50 are proving that stoke has no age limit
11 of California’s Most Underrated Natural Places
![Fern Canyon. Courtesy Brian Baer & California State Parks](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Courtesy-California-State-Parks-1024x683.jpg)
Explore spectacular spots across the state, sans the crowds
Weevils Are Coming—CA’s Date Industry is at Risk
![Entomologist Mark Hoddle shows 10 species of weevils, including the invasive South American palm weevil (bottom right). Photo credit: Ana Ramirez](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ramirez_weevils-7-1024x683.jpg)
Killer insects threaten California’s iconic and lucrative palm trees—but not if scientists can help it
CA Birth Center Closures Deepen an Existing Maternity Care Crisis
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As birth centers shutter across California, midwives say the state’s inflexible licensing requirements are to blame
Editor’s Note, September 2024: California Love
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SDM editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the allure of The Golden State
The Treasure of Kobey’s Swap Meet
![San Diego Kobe Swap Meet vendor Wali Amin, a migrant from India, who is rebuilding his business after the 2008 recession](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDM00022-2-1024x683.jpg)
The largest outdoor marketplace in SD offers a chance to turn used goods into good business
Cash & Carry Markets Bring International Flavors Home
![Exterior of San Diego cash & carry international grocery store called Akshar Cash & Carry in Miramar](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WDM00275-1024x683.jpg)
For immigrant communities in San Diego, these markets offer a taste of the familiar
New Housing Developments, Same Old OB Blues
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With denser living on the horizon, what does the future hold for this historically eclectic ’hood?
Rebuilding Lahaina
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A year after devastating fires, recovery efforts are ahead of schedule, but Maui is still figuring out what’s next
The People Reimagining America’s Downtown Spaces
![Exterior of San Diego's Little Italy plaza featuring a downtown space with a globe fountain](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/lunaphoto-08-1024x816.jpg)
New City America has revamped nearly 100 neighborhoods across the US, using Little Italy as the blueprint
The One Weird Travel Trick You Need to Know
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In our August issue, SDM editor Mateo Hoke reflects on his favorite part about visiting any destination
The San Diego Farmer Quietly Reviving Ancient Heirloom Beans
![San Diego farm Rio Del Rey Heirloom Farms reviving heirloom beans from the past](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Copy-of-MixedRioDelReyBeans-1024x768.jpg)
Known as the Bean Man, Mike Reeske grows more than 20 varieties in Valley Center
Jewelry Designer to the Stars
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Georgina Treviño has adorned Bad Bunny and Doja Cat, but still calls San Diego home
10 Real-Life San Diego Meet-Cutes
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We asked SDM readers to share their modern love stories with us—here are our favorites
San Diego’s Pride Parade Turns 50
![San Diego Pride history featuring the 1974 San Diego Gay Center](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1974-Gay-center-1024x685.jpeg)
This year we celebrate half a century—or 49 years—depending on which origin story you prefer
San Diego Winyl Club is The Hottest Picnic in Town
![The San Diego Winyl Club featuring live DJs, picnics, wine, and charcuterie every Wednesday at Balboa Park](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Cole-Novak-05-1024x683.jpg)
The weekly gathering on the fringe of Balboa Park brings together music fans and wine aficionados
The Young Locals Leading the Wave of Next-Gen Athletes
![Young San Diego athletes Bryce Wettstein (olympic skateboarder, Jake Marshall (WSL pro surfer), and Jaedyn Shaw (olympic soccer player) at Balboa Park](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240424Group_Shot_0114FINAL-1024x683.jpg)
USWNT Olympian Jaedyn Shaw, Olympian Bryce Wettstein, and WSL pro surfer Jake Marshall prove SD is a sports town with a bright future
Editor’s Note: Joyously Roasting Under the Cosmic Campfire
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SDM editor Mateo Hoke gives a preview of what to expect in July’s issue dedicated to the Best of San Diego
Your Guide to Best of San Diego, 2024
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More than 100 of the raddest things happening in our fair city, according to us and you
Best of San Diego 2024: Reader’s Picks
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The best things to see, do, and eat in SD as voted on by you, our readers
The Best of San Diego 2024: Kids & Family
![Best of San Diego 2024 Kids & Family featuring FUNbelievable play center in Lakeside](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Funbelievable-0031-1024x683.jpg)
Try these family and kid-friendly activities to occupy the little ones this year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Retail
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The hottest local shops and boutiques to treat yourself this year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Health & Fitness
![The Best of San Diego 2024: Health & Outdoors featuring Fit4Mom fitness classes for mom's post childbirth](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2021_stroller-strides-BOB-303-1024x577.jpg)
The biggest local health trends, outdoor activities, and sports news this last year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Arts & Culture
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The local arts and cultural phenomenons that swept us off our feet this year
10 Years of Crafting Artisan Spearguns in Oceanside
![Nate Wells founder of San Diego brand Wells Spearguns underwater spearfishing](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/022820_SharkDay_GH5Photo_415-2-1024x671.jpg)
Local Nate Wells is giving hunting a stylish, holistic approach from inside his 100-square-foot micro-shed
On South Mission Beach, Transplants Find Their Footing
![San Diego locals playing volleyball at the Mission Beach volleyball courts](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DSC00879-1-1024x683.jpg)
The city’s beach volleyball courts have become a place for out-of-state and international residents to call home