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
![Dark Arts and JT Surfboards shaper Justin Ternes known for his high performance carbon fiber surfboards built in San Diego](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC03946-1-1024x616.jpeg)
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
![Illustration of the Club Raquetas Chula Vista tennis club for San Diego's latino community featuring tennis players on a court](https://sandiegomagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MicrosoftTeams-image-40-1-1024x861.png)
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
A Weekend Guide to Tokyo’s Culinary Scene in 2024
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A memorable childhood trip leads to a food-centered adventure in Japan’s capital city and the world’s largest metropolitan area
Imperial Beach Artist Richie Moon’s Perfect South Bay Day
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The artist and graphic designer whose collaborations include Daddy Yankee & San Diego FC shares his favorite local haunts
Militarization at Friendship Park Deepens Division at the Border
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What used to be a place for connection and community with San Diego’s neighbors to the south is no longer a place of unity
Nourishing the Mind with Culinary Therapy
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With Eight16 Culinary Therapy, social worker Mercedes Tiggs teaches youth in the foster system mindfulness through food
La Nacional Owner Joann Cornejo Shares Her Favorite South Bay Spots
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The Chula Vista restaurateur’s recommendations for a family-friendly day down south
In Bonita, Young Equestrians Carry On a Cultural Tradition
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Escaramuza is one of two events for women and girls in the charreada, Mexico’s version of the rodeo
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This February
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Each month, the SDM staff eats their way through the city—here are all of our favorite sips and bites
Where Thee Sacred Souls Eat in South Bay
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The San Diego natives and R&B/soul band share their favorite cash-only, old-school taco shop
Chef Phillip Esteban’s Favorite Places to Eat in South Bay
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The San Diego–native and celebrity chef names his top 5 restaurants including one of Yelp’s top taco shops in America
Is Coronado Part of the South Bay?
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We asked the region’s experts to weigh in on the debate—their answers may surprise you
4 Outdoor Activities to Try in San Diego’s South Bay
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Explore the tranquil pockets of nature dotting the urban landscape
of the county’s southernmost cities
Iron Chef’s Claudette Zepeda’s Guide to Eating in Imperial Beach
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The Food Network personality and San Diego native gives us the rundown on her favorite locales in IB
Downtown Chula Vista’s Glow Up
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The South Bay neighborhood can’t escape its past—and that’s a good thing for the local food scene with billon-dollar plans on the way
A Brief History of San Diego’s South Bay
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Chula Vista native Randy Dotinga looks back at region’s humble beginnings and its new billion-dollar future
Editor’s Note: The Lowdown on South Bay
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A look inside this month’s issue dedicated to San Diego’s iconic South Bay