5 Places to Eat in Vista
Unpretentious and delicious, a brewery-heavy dining scene offers simply good eats in North County
Meet the GIA Alumni Shaping SD’s Jewelry Scene
Carlsbad’s headquarters serves as the beating heart of the county’s small-but-mighty jewelry industry
A Guide to Biking Along Highway 101
Enjoy this leisurely route along the coast complete with photo ops, what to see, and, of course, our fave food stops
The Food Hit List: May 2023
SDM staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month
Surfing Through History at the Alila Marea Beach Resort
San Diego shaper Brian Szymanski based his installation on the iconic surfboard shapes from the 1950s and ’60s
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
