3 Ways to Revamp Your Kitchen
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Designer Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors walks us through her favorite kitchen projects
Editor’s Picks: 7 Things We’re Loving This Month
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Spruce up your surrounds (and yourself) with our curated list of San Diego products
The Story Behind SoCal’s Most Famous Boobs
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The intentional design behind the unintentionally famous landmark set to be decommissioned by 2028
An Arborist’s Tips for Tackling 5 Common Tree Problems
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International Society of Agriculture–certified arborist Daniel Kump solves common tree problems
San Diego Parents Are Turning to Homeschooling in Record Numbers
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Here are three local families taking their children’s education into their own hands
Finding Family Heritage (& Losing an Earring) in Mexico
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In a small state on the country’s west coast, SDM’s associate editor returns to her roots
Soaring Rents in San Diego Pricing Out Working Class
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Locals are bearing the cost of increasing rates, with many spending more than half of their income on rent
4 of the Hottest New Brunch Spots in San Diego
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Call your besties and don your Sunday best to chow down at these four new spots for morning eats
Get an Exclusive Look Inside La Jolla’s Iconic Liebhardt House
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The family home purchased by local designer-and-restaurateur couple Jules Wilson and Paul Basile epitomizes San Diego’s modernist legacy
The San Diego Designers Building the City’s Cool Factor
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Thoughtful details and sustainable approaches set Tecture, Urban Timber, and Austin McAdams Design & Fabrication apart
Review: Breaking Brunch at Atelier Manna
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With ambitious zero-proof drinks and a game-changing Spanish French toast, the Leucadia restaurant is the secret and sober star of SD’s daytime food scene
Inside The Yen House, One of San Diego’s Most Iconic Homes
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Designed by legend Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, the La Jolla masterpiece is a singular achievement of design, vision, trust, and collaboration
Editor’s Note: House of Promise
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Executive editor Mateo Hoke reflects on starting a family in San Diego and the future of housing in our April Home & Design issue
Mountain Biking Through Six Eco-Zones on Mount Laguna
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Cruise through a 10-mile trail featuring pine forests, mixed oaks, snow, and a sub-desert of the greater Sonoran
Chasing Ghosts, Gems & the Spirit of the West in Nevada
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We set out on a roadtrip through the Silver State in search of artifice among its weird, wild, and haunted roadside attractions
Preserving the Past With One of the World’s Largest Map Dealers
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This La Jolla cartography collection is home to more than 13,000 artifacts dating back to the 14th century
Shaping Carbon Fiber Boards for the World’s Top Surfers
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Inside Dark Arts, the Barrio Logan shop using groundbreaking technology to revolutionize surfboard design
Photos: On Location With SD’s Top Travel Photographers
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A feast for your eyes and inspiration for your next remote vacation
Inside the Maximalist Home of SD’s Gold Dust Collective
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The oddity aficionados behind the North Park shop give us a peek inside their ode to desert macabre
Jumping Out of Planes With School Teachers
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We head to Otay Lakes for a sky diving adventure with UTC resident Nia Hilton hours before her best friend’s bridal shower
Editor’s Note: How to Peel an Orange
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Editor Mateo Hoke discusses our latest issue dedicated to travel and adventure, and how those experiences can shape our view of the world
Activist Georgette Gomez’s Perfect Day in South Bay
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The Barrio Logan native and advocate for underserved and underrepresented communities in SD shares her favorite hometown haunts
From Fashion Valley to Fashion Icon
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Armed with a Nordstrom styling job and an Instagram account, Chula Vista native Linda Waisbord became a national force
Photo Essay: Scenes From San Diego’s South Bay
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Delana Delgado and Gina Serna-Rosas of creative collective 619 Gurlz use film photography to capture their community
Club Raquetas is Bringing Latino Representation to Tennis
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The beginner-friendly program in Chula Vista is working to make the sport more accessible to the Hispanic community
What to Know About Chula Vista’s $1.2B Bayfront Project
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Local entities are heavily investing in the South Bay community across 535 acres of land—here’s what’s planned