Switchfoot’s Bro-Am Foundation Expands Support for SD Youth
With expanded programs and new collaborations, the Grammy–winning band builds on two decades of supporting youth-focused organizations
Editor’s Note, December 2025: Be Selfishly Unselfish
Content chief Troy Johnson previews the latest issue of San Diego Magazine which celebrates the people doing good in our community
Home Tour: A 1960’s Sanctuary Mixing Modern Styles With Natural Elements
A local designer and a creative homeowner collaborate to transform a midcentury abode into a thoughtful yet unfussy escape in Del Cerro
Teen’s Viral Instagram Account Explores the City’s Rarest Wildlife
At just 19, Gannon Cruz Stephen has built a large following documenting the elusive creatures most locals never notice
La Jolla Artist Turns Nature Into Tactile Artworks
Erika Givens turns driftwood, seedpods, and coastal textures into immersive wall sculptures shaped by San Diego’s diverse landscapes
The Family-Run Taco Shop Winning Over San Diego
After a breakout moment on the Food Network, Chuy’s in Rolando carved out an identity all its own
San Diego Doctors Share Their Best Advice on Women’s Hormone Health
OB-GYNs Dr. Meredith McMullen and Dr. Ashlee Schlesier and hormone coach Bridget Walton weigh in on how to support healthy hormones
11 San Diego Furniture Finds to Elevate Your Living Room
Chic furniture, art, and décor from local home stores to help you upgrade your space
Your TV-Show-Themed Board Game Was Probably Made in San Diego
In Carlsbad, a 31-year-old, family-owned company churns out city and pop-culture versions of Monopoly and other iconic Hasbro games
The Final Chapter of San Diego’s Oldest Taco Shop
The closing of Las Cuatro Milpas is the end of an era, not only for the family but for San Diego’s entire culinary landscape
In Photos: San Diego’s Iconic Taco Shops
Marshall Williams’ Taco Stand Vernacular series explores the visual and cultural connections that link some of our favorite places to eat
San Diego Mag, November 2025: A Map to the Perfect Meal
A preview of our latest issue celebrating the city’s taco culture, love of margaritas, and binational roots
Scripps’s New Tool Predicts Ocean Contamination Days in Advance
The Institution of Oceanography’s forecast model promises to help local families plan beach days with confidence
Guide to Visiting Denver: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore
Exploring The Mile High City’s lowkey cool—plus a walking tour through five neighborhoods
Why San Diego Is One of the Best Cities for Healthy Aging & Longevity
In labs and clinics and on coastal trails, the city is blending lifestyle and science to redefine how we age
Home Tour: Inside an Eco-Friendly Sanctuary in Solana Beach
Coola founder Chris Birchby and his wife Adrienne give us a peek into their vibrant two-story full of natural materials and art
San Diego Physicians Answer Your Most-Asked Questions
The county’s medical experts break down some of the field’s most complex and pressing inquiries surrounding heart disease, Medicaid, cancer treatments & more
San Diego’s Top Doctors: The Annual List, 2025
Your guide to the area’s best physicians nominated by their peers and chosen by the San Diego County Medical Society
San Diego’s Bionics Revolution
Advanced prosthetics from local tech company Psyonic could soon be making sci-fi fantasies a reality for people with limb differences
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: October 2025
Sip German beer at La Mesa Oktoberfest, groove at the San Diego Tijuana Jazz Fest, or celebrate Día de Muertos in Barrio Logan
Editor’s Note, October 2025: A Show of Hands
Executive editor Mateo Hoke previews our new issue featuring the latest medical and technological innovations in San Diego along with our annual Top Doctors list
San Diego’s 94-Year-Old Clay Whisperer
From WWII Marine to master potter, Solana Beach’s Wayne Chapman reflects on his many lives ahead of The Mingei International Museum’s “Boundless” exhibit
15 Up-and-Coming California Bands to Listen to Right Now
We tapped venues, record stores, and radio DJs all over the state to share the Golden State bands about to blow up
New SF Art Exhibit Explores California’s Oft-Overlooked History
At the historic Fort Point, “Black Gold: Stories Untold” is a living portal to the stories of Black Californians from 1849 to 1877
Home Tour: Inside a Hawaiian-Inspired Bayfront Dream on Coronado
Locals Allan and Lyndsey Arendsee tapped into their community to craft their forever home
San Diego’s Polyhaus is Designing the Future of Fire-Safe Homes
With wildfires on the rise in California, architects and homebuilders in the city and beyond are racing to develop structures that can withstand the blaze
