15 Up-and-Coming California Bands to Listen to Right Now
We tapped venues, record stores, and radio DJs all over the state to share the Golden State bands about to blow up
New SF Art Exhibit Explores California’s Oft-Overlooked History
At the historic Fort Point, “Black Gold: Stories Untold” is a living portal to the stories of Black Californians from 1849 to 1877
Home Tour: Inside a Hawaiian-Inspired Bayfront Dream on Coronado
Locals Allan and Lyndsey Arendsee tapped into their community to craft their forever home
San Diego’s Polyhaus is Designing the Future of Fire-Safe Homes
With wildfires on the rise in California, architects and homebuilders in the city and beyond are racing to develop structures that can withstand the blaze
Editor’s Note, September 2025: Big Birthdays & Big Avocados
Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down the magazine’s California issue highlighting the best the Golden State has to offer
6 Vintage-Style Photo Booths to Visit Across San Diego
Grab your friends, your partner, or a new crush and strike a pose at these little boxes of nostalgia
5 of San Diego’s Best Libraries to Explore
In addition to a dizzying number of books and movies, these local institutions are equipped with makers’ studios, galleries, stunning architecture, and more
What to Know About the Multibillion-Dollar Midway Rising Project
The massive, 48-acre concept—complete with a new 16,000-seat stadium—is slated to transform the Point Loma district if approved
The 11-Year-Old Local Metal Guitarist Who Took the Stage with Metallica
The Fallbrook middle schooler has garnered nearly 15K Instagram followers with his advanced riffs and dedication to honoring his late father
SD Besties: 10 Stories of Locals Meeting Their Forever Friends
We asked our readers to tell us how they met some of the people who mean the most to them—here are our favorites
Home Tour: Inside an Architect’s Dream Home in Del Mar
After years of designing distinctive homes for clients, a North County architect crafts a home he and his wife can make their own
How to Feed a Panda: Inside the Zoo’s Bamboo Buffet
Its recent transplants Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, the first pandas to enter the US in over two decades, consume around 50,000 pounds of bamboo a year
Free Rady Shell Concerts Feel Like a Hack—But It’s By Design
Outside the gates at Jacobs Park, a unique scene thrives with lawn chairs, picnic spreads, and music lovers catching their favorite artists without a ticket
The Best Soap Opera in Baseball
With the Padres dominating in one of their best seasons ever, we catch up with star players Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
The Best of San Diego 2025: Readers’ Picks
You voted for your favorite San Diego people, places, and services, from beauty salons and fitness studios to pet groomers, wedding venues, and more
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Ramona, CA
The best things to do, see, eat, and explore in this town nestled in the foothills of the Laguna Mountains
Your Guide to The Best of San Diego 2025
Our guide to the best happenings in San Diego this past year, including FOMO-inducing bakeries, booze-fueled workouts, and legendary local athletes
The Best of San Diego 2025: Retail
The top local shops and boutiques where you can buy gifts, gear, clothes, décor, and more
The Best of San Diego 2025: Health & Outdoors
From infrared Pilates to canyon spas and booze-fueled pickleball, here’s where San Diego does fitness and wellness best
The Best of San Diego 2025: Sports
The most exciting moments in local sports in the past year—the top highlights, biggest stars, and greatest wins
The Best of San Diego 2025: Kids & Family
Discover the top family-friendly spots in San Diego—from waterparks and bike trails to inclusive play gyms and local brands parents love
Editor’s Note, August 2025: The Very Best of San Diego
Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down the magazine’s Best of San Diego issue featuring our favorite happenings from the year and reader’s picks
Publisher’s Note, August 2025: We Belong to This Place
San Diego Magazine CEO Claire Johnson opens the August 2025 issue dedicated to the Best of San Diego
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Old Town, San Diego
The neighborhood blends historic charm with festive flavors and local culture—here’s what to eat, see, and do on your next visit
Denja Harris Plays With Yarn in New Exhibit at OMA
The Imperial Beach–born fiber artist ponders texture and softness in her exposition on display through October 12
Meet the 84-Year-Old Godfather of Little Italy
Local Nick Pecoraro speaks (briefly) on what he sees from the porch of his sunshine-yellow India Street home
