How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego This Year

What to watch and where to eat to ring in 2021
5 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts You Can Make

A procrastinator’s guide to thoughtful giving
Support These 6 Local Businesses That Are Giving Back

Your purchase can help pay it forward
Meet the North County Dance Company Honoring the Suffrage Movement

Litvak Dance uses modern movement to tackle our local history
Where to Donate Blood in San Diego

Help support your community at these blood drives around town
A First Look at Newly Discovered Fossils in San Diego

The Nat’s paleontology team uncovered the finds from the Otay Mesa CalTrans construction site
For the Self-Care Gurus: 8 Picks From Jina Javier, Owner of Liv3 Boutique

It was Javier’s own journey to self-care that led her to launch Leo nail salon in North Park a few years ago. “Leo was this little dream I had of creating a self-care space that spoke to women who felt just the way I did—in need of a mini escape from my usual stress and […]
For the Homebodies: What’s on the Machado Family’s Wish List

Like many of us, this blended family has been forced to embrace a more grounded lifestyle in 2020. For the Machados, that meant fostering a greater appreciation for their Cardiff-by-the-Sea home—which naturally led them to another new venture: House of Machado (HØM). Still in its infancy, HØM will be a collection of the iconic surfer […]
For the Sun Worshippers: 8 Beachy Keen Gifts Recommended by Joe Skoby

Gift Guide Sun Worshippers / Joe Skoby “Magic in the air.” That’s how Joe Skoby describes his home during the holidays. “I love seeing the excitement pour out of my daughters. We decorate the Christmas tree on St. Nicholas night.” As for what’s under that tree? Skoby patronizes local retailers almost exclusively, because he’s pretty […]
For the Wanderlusters: Gift Ideas From Diane Powers, Owner of Bazaar Del Mundo Shops

Gift Guide Wanderlusters / Diane Powers Diane has a background in interior design and during the holidays, she sure shows it. “I love to decorate my home for the holidays. I can never stop at just one Christmas tree—in fact, one year I had seven trees, each decorated in a different style.” If you’ve ever […]
For the Entertainers: The Co-Founders of Pop Pie and Stella Jean’s Share What’s on Their Kitchen Wish List

Being in the business of pies means the holiday season is especially busy for husbands and business partners Gan Suebsarakham and Steven Torres. “We are so thankful that San Diegans trust us with their holiday pies, which are a tradition in and of themselves,” says Torres, who met his other half through Grossmont College’s culinary […]
Your Go-To Gift Guide for the Holiday Season

Finding that just-right gift takes legwork. We asked some of San Diego’s most stylish locals to guide us through their gift-giving ideas!
4 San Diego Christmas Tree Lots Where You Can Buy Online for Delivery

Find your fir for this year’s holiday season
Things to Do in San Diego at a Distance in December

The can’t-miss virtual and socially distanced events of the month
Your 2020 Guide to the San Diego Holiday Season

19 festive events and pop-ups for your annual dose of holiday cheer
Celebrate the Best of San Diego All Year Long With a Custom Wall Calendar

This calendar featuring 12 gorgeous color photos by the region’s most dynamic photographers
10 Coffee Shops with Outdoor Seating in San Diego

Our local picks to enjoy a cuppa on the patio
Your Guide to Shopping Local and Online for Small Business Saturday

Get your holiday shopping done early at these local boutiques
New Museum Exhibit in Bonita Features Filipino Film Art

“Sine Kwento” runs through November
The Stork at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital

The history behind this San Diego icon
A Guide to Honoring Veterans Day 2020 in San Diego

The virtual and socially distanced events happening across the county
Shop Like a Tastemaker With Local Photographer Jessica Ballerstein

The owner of By Darius shares her must-have shopping picks—camera included!
This Local Jewelry Designer Makes Funky Accessories That Give Back

Symone Williams opens up about her newfound hobby turned business venture, and how it benefits others
You Voted! Now Enjoy These Local Election Day Rewards

Discounted eats, sips, and stays for San Diego voters
Celebrate ArtWalk’s 15th Anniversary November 7-8

The annual arts festival returns to Liberty Station in a reimagined format
3 Gardens to Explore in San Diego

Tired of your housemate? Check out these serene spots around town