The Sweetest Sober Sanctuary for LGBTQ Youth in Hillcrest
Candy Pushers’ first queer owners rebranded the 27-year-old shop as safe place for teens in a bar-heavy gay scene
How Three Sisters Transformed a Medical Diagnosis Into a Skincare Brand
The founders of Dirt Don’t Hurt have one whammy ingredient to thank for their success
The Woman Behind Bitchin’ Sauce’s Dripping Success
Starr Edwards started slinging the almond-based sauce at San Diego farmers markets—now it’s a worldwide brand
Publisher’s Note: Embodying the Spirit of Ellen Browning Scripps
SDM CEO Claire Johnson on celebrating women in this year’s November edition
The Undead Come to Life at the Natural History Museum
The museum’s archive of deceased critters is helping researchers understand how to develop strategies to support native species
Step Inside the World’s Largest Rattlesnake Collection
The San Diego Natural History Museum is home to nearly 10,000 preserved serpents dating back to 1891
Getting Cozy With Tarantulas During Wandering Season
The founder of the San Diego Spider Society get us up-close-and personal with local arachnids
The Weird, Wild, Technicolor Adventures of EddieWorld
The 26,000-square-foot gas station off of Highway 15 is a must-visit on the road to Las Vegas
Exploring the “Magic Route of Crafts” in Oaxaca
Art, cuisine, and culture reign in Mexico’s most colorful state
Home Tour: Renovation Brings Coastal Glamour to a 1960’s Abode
Inside the vibrant, family-friendly home of interior designer Lisa Franco
Oceanside Art Exhibition Amplifies the Voices of Displaced Palestinians
Artist John Halaka’s new exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art asks viewers to face the impacts of settler colonialism
Covering 75: October 2023
Local comic book artist, Keithan Jones, recreates our October 2009 cover
Arriving Now: Santa Monica’s New Beachfront Boho Destination
The four-star property is leaning into its seaside location and finding its groove
Under the Temecula Sun
Small but increasingly mighty, California’s hottest emerging wine region is just up the road
Local Stokes: October’s Hottest Picks
This month’s selection includes pool toys for grown-ups, natural deodorants, and decadent Italian furniture
BlueNalu is Cooking Up Cell-Cultured Seafood to Save Our Oceans
After raising $84 million, does the SD-based company have what it takes?
5 of the Best Old Town Drinks and Cocktails to Try Right Now
Where to wet your whistle in SD’s most haunted ’hood
This Period-Tracking App Protects Your Privacy in a Post-Roe Era
San Diego-based Orchyd app aims to revolutionize access to menstrual care nationwide
Space May Hold the Keys to Curing Cancer and Other Diseases
San Diego scientists are sending their work into orbit to better understand health-related issues, including cancer and Alzheimer’s
Ed. Note: Our Science, Snakes, and Septuagenarian Spectacular
Executive editor Mateo Hoke on October’s edition full of creepy crawlers, local technology breakthroughs, and a bit of Halloween spice
Recipe: Vegan BBQ Yuba Skewers
South Park vegan restaurant Kindred shares its staff favorite recipe for warm, crunchy, and sweetly tart skewers
The Chicana Designer Turning the Old Into New
Sew Loka’s Claudia Rodríguez-Biezunski is stitching up past wounds and quilting a greener wardrobe in Barrio Logan
Covering 75: September 2023
Mission Beach boardwalk icon SloMo recreates San Diego Mag’s August 1972 cover
The Milk Alternative Benefiting Vegetarian Athletes
Local boxer Vincent Dotson’s non-dairy, nut-free, hemp-based beverage offers an innovative, earth-friendly twist
Inside the Largest Rare Orchid Collection in the US
Andy’s Orchids in Leucadia is home to more than 750,000 plants from every corner of the world
5 of the Best Dishes to Try in the Convoy District Right Now
A handful of our favorite spots in San Diego’s adored Asian food mecca
