Photo Essay: Studio of the Streets

Award-winning photojournalist Peggy Peattie tells the stories of the nation’s unhoused
Consciously Curated: December’s Hottest Picks

The noteworthy emerging wonderthings that are captivating us this month
Old Drought, New Wines

The difficulties of turning water into wine during drought in San Diego County and Valle de Guadalupe
Feast County

Middle Eastern cuisines are flourishing in El Cajon, and we have the scoop on what to try and where
Review: The Plot Restaurant

The Oceanside eatery is a working model for what restaurants can be—memorable food and all
Listen Closely: SD’s Fast-Evolving HiFi Clubs

A look into the city’s listening club scene creating a niche music community for locals
Consider the Whale

Whale watching off the coast of San Diego in pursuit of the lessons these ocean giants might teach us about ourselves and the world
San Diego Events Calendar: December 2022

How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
Finding the Upper Limits

“Limitless Growth, Limited World” examines the true economic, social, political, and environmental costs of growth and consumption through art
The Warm, Dry Elephant in the Room

Chief Content Officer Troy Johnson grapples with the term “sustainability” and what role magazines play in figuring it out
Uncovering the New in Old Newport Beach

With its manicured verandas, yachty veneer, and of-the-moment shopping destinations, it will never be LA—and that’s precisely the allure
Styling San Diego

Carlsbad-based, fourth-generation stylist and makeup artist Chelsea Adair transforms looks and lives
On the Mat With San Diego’s Danyelle Wolf

The three-time USA boxing national champion-turned-MMA fighter shows us where winners are made
Travel News: November 2022

Ocean, desert, or get both in Baja—these poisons are here for the picking
Review: The Fishery

The next generation revamped Pacific Beach icon The Fishery—and it might be the best seafood in the city
Four-String Serenade

Following a pandemic-canceled tour with Tegan and Sara, Chula Vista’s Jackie Mendoza is set to release her uniquely blended sound
Unearthing Stephanie Foley’s Metal & Stone Work

The Vista resident and indigenous silversmith takes her time crafting one-of-a-kind wearable art paying homage to her Amazonian roots
Main Dish: November 2022

Oceanside’s booming restaurant scene touts a decidedly East-Asian influence
Katie Hafner’s The Boys

After six books of nonfiction, the SD-rooted author debuts her first novel
For the Love of the Black Community

Café X is serving up coffee and economic resilience by any means necessary
My Own Private Ride

Backyard ramps offer a personal and familiar skate fix with the chance to take bigger risks
Alex Morgan Rides the Wave to Her New Hometown

U.S. Soccer legend brings goals and subtle star power to San Diego
Representing Among the Stars

As the first Mexican-born woman to go to space, engineer Kat Echazarreta reminds us of what it means to humbly stay the course
Letter From the CEO: November 2022

Claire Johnson discusses what a Celebrating Women issue means to her and why we must stop to smell the ocean
A World of WNDR

The world-class immersive art museum sets up shop in San Diego this winter
San Diego’s Top Doctors 2022: The List

The annual list is chosen by SDCMS and voting physicians who refer those within and outside of their specialty