Weekend Guide to Exploring South Coast Plaza
Only an hour from San Diego, the Costa Mesa mall is home to Michelin-star dining, Tony-worthy performances, and high-end shopping
13 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: December 23-28
Catch the Wild Horses Festival, sample Piper’s Festive Pairings and experience a Magical Cirque Christmas
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego, 2025
From waterfront cruises to family-friendly countdowns, here’s where to welcome 2026 in style
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend December 16-21
Catch The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show, explore the first-ever San Diego Bazaar and mellow out with Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend December 10-14
See Gunna perform at Viejas Arena, watch The Holiday live in concert, and have a pawsome time at the Gaslamp Pet Parade
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend December 3-7
Explore Gallagher Square’s Holiday Wonderland, see new exhibitions at Athenaeum Art Center and have a Nutcracker tea party with the San Diego Ballet
On Display: The Art of Manny Farber and Patricia Patterson in La Jolla
The La Jolla Historical Society and Quint Gallery’s new exhibit features the power couple’s work now through February 1
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: December 2025
See dazzling holiday parades, browse local makers markets, and kick off the season with festive fun
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 26–30
Shop the San Diego Holiday Made Market, cheer on San Diego FC in the Western Conference Final, and experience Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 19–24
See the world premiere play Young Audiences, reserve a round of Skating By the Sea, and spend an evening with John Legend at The Rady Shell
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 12–16
See director Cameron Crowe at The Magnolia, experience Maria Callias’ Master Class, and walk through San Diego Botanic Garden’s Lightscape
Where to Donate at Local San Diego Food Banks
A quick guide to nine local organizations in need of non-perishable foods, funds, or volunteers during the government shutdown
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 4–9
Partake in SD’s inaugural Slow Fashion Day, dance to Tame Impala, and sample the city’s best brews at Capital of Craft Beer Fest
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend Oct. 28 – Nov. 2
Trick or treat in La Mesa Village, see the world premiere of Working Girl and dance through Hillcrest during Nightmare on Normal Street
7 Unique Weekend Getaway Trips Near San Diego
From coastal retreats to inland adventures and everything in between, here are some of our favorite destinations within driving distance or a quick flight away
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: November 2025
Check out La Jolla Playhouse’s new musical, catch the action at the Rady Children’s Invitational, or join a Thanksgiving turkey trot
San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Carlsbad
Where to go for food, fun, and shopping in this family-friendly city by the sea
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 22–26
Jam out at BirdStock, cheer on San Diego FC in their postseason debut and celebrate the Day of the Dead all over San Diego
8 San Diego Movie Theaters Showing Seasonal Flicks This Fall
These indoor and outdoor locales across the county are rolling out lineups filled with horror classics, nostalgic re-releases, and feel-good indies
7 of the Most Haunted Places in San Diego
Ghostly homes, haunted hotel rooms, and a creepy roller coaster—here are some of the spookiest spots in the city
18 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 15–19
See Rilo Kiley reunited, play The Links at Petco Park, and dine at the movies with Culinary Cinema
The Evolution of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar
The resort’s magic trick is the way it gives guests a taste of true luxury—while still feeling like home
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 8-12
Catch a comedy performance from John Mulaney, get in the Oktoberfest spirit in OB and fundraise for youth education at the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival
Where to Celebrate Halloween in San Diego This Year
Get festive this October at local haunted houses, Halloween parties, and family-friendly events
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 1-5
Partake in local Oktoberfests, visit the Dine & Doom speakeasy, and see life on Mars through “A Step Beyond”
8 of the Best Pumpkin Patches in San Diego for Families
Where to enjoy hay rides, corn mazes, face painting, cider pressing, and photo-ready backdrops this autumn
