In Photos: The People Shaping San Diego’s Food Scene
Local photographer Matt Furman captures the magic and talent behind some of the city’s top restaurants
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: Pop-Up Restaurants Everywhere
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the rise of pop-up concepts
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: The Rebirth of A.R. Valentien
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the reimagining of a classic hotel restaurant
Behind San Diego’s Food Scene: The Return of Starlite
For our Best Restaurants issue, we nod to the trends that marked the year including the second coming of a legacy
The Future of Fish Is Farmed: In the Water at Baja’s Largest Tuna Ranch
Pacific bluefin once dominated San Diego, but in our modern food system, wild fish come from cages
Editor’s Note, June 2025: Gathering San Diego’s Food Icons
James Beard nominees, uni divers, bakers, and wine geeks—San Diego’s culinary culture came together like never before
The Story Behind North America’s First Wellness Retreat
After 85 years, Rancho La Puerta remains true to its roots with daily fitness activities, group lectures and guests speakers, and health-focused fare
Where to Eat & Stay in Baja California Sur
From rooftop cocktails to Michelin eats and luxury private villas—your guide to exploring Los Cabos, La Paz, Todos Santos, and East Cape
The SD Musician Behind Many of Hollywood’s Biggest Soundtracks
San Diego’s Archie Thompson brings his original music to blockbuster movies and hit TV shows—and downtown church services and restaurants
Inside Mini Mansions Built for Kids
Local business owner Jihyun Kang Butler outfits San Diego’s littlest residents with the backyard cribs of their dreams
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Ensenada
With buzzy bars, restaurants, shops, and stays, the Baja California city is carving out an identity of its own
How a San Diego Youth Soccer Club Became a Global Force
In Del Mar, Surf Sports—a youth sports empire—has quietly been gathering steam and producing some of the top talent in the world
This Mexico City Dream Home Started with a Home Swap
San Diego architects Rosa Agraz and Alejandro Solis crafted their new retreat by bringing a bright refresh to a historic neighborhood
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Tijuana
From taco stands to speakeasies, two locals share their favorite ways to experience the real Tijuana
The Evolution of Valle de Guadalupe
A brief history of the Baja valley, where a lack of regulation has allowed winegrowers to conduct beautiful experiments—plus, what’s new in the region
Locals’ Guide to Visiting Valle de Guadalupe in 2025
The lowdown on where to go, what to do, and what to drink in Baja’s wine country
Editor’s Note, May 2025: The Other Mexico
Executive editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the unexpected magic of the Baja peninsula, where danger, beauty, and creativity collide just beyond the border
Maintaining the Most Beautiful College Campus in America
Former pro baseball player Isauro Perezchica helps USD’s gardens and landscaping stay on top of their game
5 Spring Cleaning Tips from an Expert on Decluttering
Professional organizers reveal the keys to finally tackling messy garages, closets, and other areas of your home
How Architect Lilian Rice’s European Trip Shaped Rancho Santa Fe
A century ago, the then 36-year-old embarked on a trip to Spain that would irrevocably influence her vision for the neighborhood as its lead designer
Home Tour: Midcentury Craftsman with Views of the City
Locals Taal Safdie and Ricardo Rabines of Safdie Rabines Architects help a couple remake a long-sought personal sanctuary in Mission Hills
What’s Next for Downtown San Diego?
As the city works to envision a makeover for the Civic Center, design experts and stakeholders are imagining a hub for cultural life
Poway’s Anna Vaus Releases Debut Album “Downhill From Here”
Her record is a deeply personal homage to the San Diego coast, drawing inspiration from Joni Mitchell and Stevie Nicks
Home Tour: Inside a Cliff-Hanging Midcentury Masterpiece
Jutting out over a La Jolla canyon, a unique engineering feat gets refreshed with period-specific restoration
Editor’s Note, April 2025: Home & Design Issue
SDM editor Mateo Hoke reflects on the intimate stories revealed through the spaces we call home
I Tried It: Custom Floré Probiotics to Heal My Gut
Could bespoke supplements from San Diego company Floré banish my chronic gut issues?
