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The Sound Del Mar: San Diego’s Newest Music Venue

Built for rock n’ roll, the new venue from the team behind the Belly Up aims to fill a gap in the San Diego music scene

North County is Alive With The Sound of Music

From emo to punk to folk, musicians in North County are turning up the volume

Caring for Home

A severe nursing shortage in Imperial Valley inspires a creative approach at SDSU

Local Stokes: May’s Hottest Picks

This month’s hot list features iconic skate reunion, a dog-friendly new eatery in Rolando, a weensy San Diego made of Legos, and more

Covering 75: May 2023

SDM’s very own Art Director reimagines a 1961 cover, drawing inspiration from three of the city’s most imperiled birds

Blissed Out in O’Side

The perfect weekend involves e-bikes, live theater, and Handel’s ice cream

Mall Is Not Lost

The return of malls in San Diego County heralds better third places for American teens

Review: Mi Rancho Market

Going beyond carne asada at Escondido’s renowned taco haven

North County Restaurants Take San Diegans Around the World

The best spots for casual bites and fine dining in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and the rest of North County

San Marcos’ New $2 Billion Downtown

Sea Breeze Properties is investing in a vibrant downtown for all of North County, including 3,400 new residential units

Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Celeste Byers

The Golden Hill–based muralist and illustrator discusses the stylistic inspiration behind her recreation of our August 1949 cover

North by North County

We asked readers to submit their best photos of iconic North County spots and compiled them into a sunset-packed photo essay that rivals any Instagram reel

San Diego Events Calendar: May 2023

How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City

Big Things Hatching in NoCo

Executive editor Mateo Hoke celebrates San Diego’s newest baby big bird and shares what to expect from our May North County issue

Tee by the Sea

On golf, early mornings, and Baja’s Loreto

San Diego’s Best Canned Cocktails

The best of grab-and-go drinks to take with you on your next adventure, responsibly

The Louder the Better

Principal librarian, and hobbyist bagpiper, Courtney Secoy Cohen makes sure the SD Symphony hits the right notes

The Transatlantic Groove of Saxophonist Jonny Tarr

The Welsh-born singer-songwriter discusses his new album and why San Diego is a great place to be a musician

View From Above

San Diego native and rock climbing pioneer, Randy Leavitt, takes us 3,600 feet above the clouds on El Cajon Mountain

Itsy Bitsy, Teenie Weenie Eco-Conscious-Made Bikinis

Two local swimwear companies are taking big steps toward sustainability

Travel News: April 2023

We’re spending nights in some of the most jaw-dropping parks in Colorado, Oregon, and spots closer to home

From Bullied to Big Time

Author and speaker Brandon Farbstein proves stature is a state of mind

Up-Close & Personal with the SD Legion

After setting a Major League Rugby attendance record at their first game of the season, members of the team pause for photos before their sweat dries

Covering 75: April

Golden Hill–based muralist and illustrator Celeste Byers reimagines one of SDM’s first covers (August 1949) with a nod to the need to clean up Mission Bay