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
Inside San Diego’s Only Miniatures Shop
Ms. Peggie’s Place, a 45-year-old shop, has been a watering-hole for local dollhouse makers and small-scale collectors
I Tried It: Going Nude at Black’s Beach
A writer strips down for his first trip to San Diego’s only nude locale outdoors
What Does a Second Todd Gloria Term Mean for San Diego?
Fresh off re-election, the 46-year-old Democrat sets his sights on a bold second term—tackling housing, homelessness, and a $258M budget deficit
San Diego Dating: What to Expect in 2025
The new year ushers in a more intentional era of romance—expect a return to in-person meetups and increasingly mindful dating
Editor’s Note, February 2025: Love on the Brain
SDM editor and Unhinged columnist Nicolle Monico looks back at some of the magazine’s wackiest past dating stories
Silver Bullet Brings a Fresh Take on Classic Rock
The new wave band with frontwoman Hannah Geller boasts a heavier rock sound mixed with a softer, breathy voice
A Weekend in the Last Stronghold of America’s Prehistoric Past
Staying and safari-ing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where conservation efforts have helped keep the area wild
Inside the 5,000-Square-Foot Modernist Home Built Into a Cliff
This Del Mar dream home, owned by Kerry and Corinne Marsh, is an homage to the ocean views just outside its doors
Inside Balboa Park’s $28M Botanical Building Renovation
Built in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition, the park’s historic building recently completed Phase 1 of its restoration
I Tried It: The All-Day Massage
SDM editor Mateo Hoke heads to The Spa at Torrey Pines in pursuit of the ultimate full-body experience
The SD Chapter of Great American Artist and Athlete Ernie Barnes
The offensive lineman illustrated for San Diego Magazine while playing for the Chargers—now, his paintings sell for millions
Artist Nuge’s Work is a Rebellion Against His Architectural Background
When the Del Mar resident was laid off in 2016, he took it as an opportunity to pursue his drive to create
41 of the Most Anticipated San Diego Art Events in 2025
Your guide to the must-see art exhibitions, theater shows, concerts, and more in the coming year
Editor’s Note, January 2025: Beyond the Walls
SDM Editor Amelia Rodriguez gives a preview of the 2025 San Diego Magazine Arts Edition
In City Heights, a Tutoring Org Changes Refugee Lives
Volunteers meet with students twice a week to help them reach grade level in math, English, and more
By the Numbers: What San Diegans Donated in 2024
We took a look at what locals gave to to the community this year—here’s how the city fared
Meet San Diego’s Renowned Pet Detective, Babs Fry
On the road with the East County local, who’s been reuniting San Diegans and their furry friends for 10 years
The (Not So) Secret Work of Billionaire Philanthropist Ernest Rady
Thanks to his massive contributions to major city institutions, every San Diegan knows Ernest Rady’s name—but he’d prefer you didn’t
New UCSD Museum Will Feature the Strauss Foundation’s $20M Collection
The massive donation from philanthropists Matthew and Iris Strauss will serve as the foundation for the campus project set to open in 2026
Editor’s Note, December 2024: The Philanthropy Issue
SDM Editor Mateo Hoke celebrates the individuals and organizations driving positive change in San Diego’s community
Inside CH Projects’ New Persian Restaurant Leila
The Middle Eastern concept in North Park is as wild as it is personal
Photos: Portraits on Kettner
Local film photographer Israel Castillo documents the unique characters he meets on Kettner Blvd. in Little Italy
How Wildcoast Keeps Our Marine Protected Areas Teeming With Life
The action and advocacy behind the San Diego nonprofit’s fight to preserve our oceans
