Downtown Chula Vista’s Glow Up
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
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
A look inside this month’s issue dedicated to San Diego’s iconic South Bay
I Tried It: Yoni Steaming
Everything you can expect when sitting above a rick cooker heating up your lady parts
The City’s Hottest Hang Out is in Rolando Park
Securing a spot at the Kroc Center’s heated therapy pool is reserved for our most seasoned locals
An Exercise in Restraint: Practicing the Art of Shibari
Suspended in air, we explore the line between pleasure and therapy in this ancient Japanese technique
Essay: Embracing My Nipple Hair
Contributor Mara Altman reflects on the stigma around women’s body hair
Photos: The Most Regrettable Tattoos in San Diego
We asked readers for their most questionable ink, here are 13 of our favorite submissions
Essay: The Beautiful Lightness of Being
Contributor Alessandra Moctezuma reflects on losing her husband, mourning, and overcoming grief
3 San Diego Things We’re Loving This January
Give your body some TLC with silicone-free shampoo, a spiritual massage, and a habit-breaking mani this month
Is the Pursuit of Wellness Just Another Beauty Routine?
Wellness influencers promote tips for a better you—but their advice may be more about becoming hotter than getting healthier
Artist Kelly Akashi Debuts First Major Solo Exhibition
The LA-born craftswoman chases familial and human histories in new project on view at MCASD
5 of the Best Barrio Logan Dishes to Try Right Now
From Tijuana street fare to a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Award winner, this Chicano neighborhood is full of must-try food
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This January
Each month, the SDM staff eats their way through the city—here are all of our favorite sips and bites
Secrets of the LaFayette Hotel
In an SDM exclusive, owner Arsalun Tafazoli walks us through the design decisions behind the $31 million facelift of the El Cajon Boulevard institution
Essay: The Weight of Poverty
Contributor Katy Stegall reflects on the overlooked costs of plus-sized fashion today
San Diego Mag’s Ultimate Spa Guide, 2024
Our annual spa spectacular rounds up the city’s top spots to work out all the knots
You Probably Think This Story’s About You
On a solo climbing trip to Greater Zion, our managing digital editor finds the beauty in turning 40
Essay: Finding Home in My Body
Reflections on vulnerability, acceptance and exploring one’s place outside the gender binary
Essay: Don’t Touch My Hair
Contributor Jared Cross reflects on identity, setting boundaries and celebrating Black hair
San Diego Contortionist Emerald Gordon Wulf is Bent for Success
The 17-year-old’s mind-boggling talents have drawn more than two million followers on TikTok
Editor’s Note: Bodies, Brains, Bondage, and Bending
Peek inside our January issue, a celebration of the complex splendor of the bodies we call home
The New Americans Museum Explores SD’s Rap Roots
Fifty years after the birth of hip-hop, a new retrospective showcases the genre’s local beginnings
New $1M Grant Helps Local Art Historians Preserve the Past
Tucked away in Balboa Park, a team of unsung art heroes quietly maintains and restores works for future generations
125 Years Young: Inside One of San Diego’s Oldest Print Shops
Founded in 1899, family-owned Neyenesch Printers acts as a window to a bygone era
Moxie and Diversionary Team Up For a Dynamic 2024 Season
Two local, mission-driven theaters combine forces to tell the stories of San Diego’s LGBTQ communities
