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
The Local’s Guide to Visiting Tijuana
From taco stands to speakeasies, two locals share their favorite ways to experience the real Tijuana
The Evolution of Valle de Guadalupe
A brief history of the Baja valley, where a lack of regulation has allowed winegrowers to conduct beautiful experiments—plus, what’s new in the region
Locals’ Guide to Visiting Valle de Guadalupe in 2025
The lowdown on where to go, what to do, and what to drink in Baja’s wine country
Editor’s Note, May 2025: The Other Mexico
Executive editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the unexpected magic of the Baja peninsula, where danger, beauty, and creativity collide just beyond the border
Maintaining the Most Beautiful College Campus in America
Former pro baseball player Isauro Perezchica helps USD’s gardens and landscaping stay on top of their game
5 Spring Cleaning Tips from an Expert on Decluttering
Professional organizers reveal the keys to finally tackling messy garages, closets, and other areas of your home
How Architect Lilian Rice’s European Trip Shaped Rancho Santa Fe
A century ago, the then 36-year-old embarked on a trip to Spain that would irrevocably influence her vision for the neighborhood as its lead designer
Home Tour: Midcentury Craftsman with Views of the City
Locals Taal Safdie and Ricardo Rabines of Safdie Rabines Architects help a couple remake a long-sought personal sanctuary in Mission Hills
What’s Next for Downtown San Diego?
As the city works to envision a makeover for the Civic Center, design experts and stakeholders are imagining a hub for cultural life
Poway’s Anna Vaus Releases Debut Album “Downhill From Here”
Her record is a deeply personal homage to the San Diego coast, drawing inspiration from Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks
Home Tour: Inside a Cliff-Hanging Midcentury Masterpiece
Jutting out over a La Jolla canyon, a unique engineering feat gets refreshed with period-specific restoration
Editor’s Note, April 2025: Home & Design Issue
SDM editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the intimate stories revealed through the spaces we call home
I Tried It: Custom Floré Probiotics to Heal My Gut
Could bespoke supplements from San Diego company Floré banish my chronic gut issues?
Tackling It All With San Diego Rebellion’s Power Couple
Partners Brittani Lusain and Joann Mamuyac on the pressures of balancing motherhood, work, and professional tackle football
Inside an Architect’s Dream Home Tucked Along a Canyon
San Diego local Matthew Segal’s award-winning residence in Mission Hills, designed with his father, brings his family closer to nature
Surfing America’s Most Polluted Waves
Imperial Beach has some of the finest surf in San Diego—and the nation’s most contaminated shores
Could SD-Based Natilus Transform Air Travel?
With more efficient airplane design, the aerospace manufacturer pushes the needle on the aviation industry’s green practices
SD’s Plantible Turns Aquatic Plants Into Sustainable Proteins
The San Marcos-based company hopes its protein could take the place of other functional ingredients that impact food consistency
8 SD-Based Athleticwear Brands to Support
Slip into something stretchy with these local companies offering functional fashion and gear for locals on the move
Xander Schauffele’s Long Game
The San Diego who native sharpened his game on local courses before rising to PGA Tour dominance is focused on one thing: improving
Editor’s Note, March 2025: Here for the (Sports) Drama
SDM editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the city’s evolving athletics scene and introduces this month’s feature on San Diego FC’s inaugural season
San Diego FC Has Arrived—Here’s What it Means for the City
The team’s debut as Major League Soccer’s 30th franchise is reshaping the city’s sports landscape and beyond
The State of Cannabis in San Diego
Six years after Prop 64 legalized marijuana use, weed has become normalized in California—but some industry issues persist
Chasing Giants with Big-Wave Surfer Jojo Roper
Last year’s winner of Surfer Magazine’s Biggest Paddle-In Wave Award is pushing the limits of big wave surfing
A Guide to Visiting Utah’s Less-Crowded Ski Country
The best things to see, do, and eat at Snowbasin Resort—a destination for those looking for powdery slopes and luxury digs
