San Diego Magazine’s Home + Design Awards 2025

We’re excited to invite San Diego’s brightest design talents to showcase their best work through our 2025 Home + Design Awards presented by Room & Board San Diego. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging student designer, this is your chance to shine! Submit your most outstanding residential or commercial projects and be recognized […]
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Oct. 17–20

Be a “Brat” with Charli XCX and Troye Sivan, party at The Nat for its 150th birthday, and go all out for autumn at the University Heights Fall Festival
10 of the Best Wedding Venues in San Diego

These local spots host mini shindigs, big bashes, and every celebration in between
Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange Comes to San Diego

The conference, taking place Oct. 18-21, hopes to learn from city leaders on how to tackle issues like workforce development, social equity, and economic growth
13 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in San Diego 2024

Get spooky at these festive events around the county this October
10 of the Best CA Surf Spots for Your Next Road Trip

Start in San Diego and head up the coast for the ultimate surf vacation
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: October 8–13

Nibble your way through Coronado, head to a dog-friendly festival in OB, and celebrate a half-century of triathlons in Mission Bay
The Best Pumpkin Patches and Orchards for Apple-Picking in San Diego

Check off every activity on your autumn bucket list at these classic spots for fall fun
7 Underrated Sunset Spots in San Diego

Ditch the usual, tourist-heavy locales for these picturesque destinations across the city
5 of the Best Hiking Podcasts to Listen To Right Now

Whether you’re a new hiker or have a running list of every completed trail throughout the US, these podcasts have something for everyone
5 San Diego Sporting Events to Watch: Oct. 2024

Check out the best local matchups to watch and attend this month including the Padres taking on the Dodgers in the NLDS series
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Oct. 1-6

Chow down at the Del Mar Wine + Food Fest, enjoy an afternoon of free jazz at Quartyard, and cheer on the Padres as they aim for a spot in the Fall Classic
The Best Things to Do in San Diego This Month: Oct. 2024

How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Sept. 26–29

Taste plant-based bites at the Oceanside Vegan Food fest, don your rave wear at CRSSD, and catch the Miramar Air Show
15 San Diego Sports Bars Dedicated to Your Favorite NFL Teams

Meet up with other fans and start the tailgate at these local watering holes
A Guide to Visiting California’s 9 National Parks

What to know before exploring the Golden State’s natural sanctuaries including fees, best times to visit, and must-see attractions
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Sept. 19–22

Dine out for San Diego Restaurant Week, help propel the Padres into the playoffs, and find a new favorite band at the Adams Avenue Street Fair
The VIP Experience at the 2024 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival

Check out the complete list of food and drink vendors, celebrity chefs, and daily perks exclusive to VIP ticket-holders
What to Expect at the New $85M Frontwave Arena

The multi-purpose project will usher in a new era for San Diego County—here’s everything you need to know
3 of the Most Challenging Hikes in San Diego

Check out these butt-busting treks that will leave you sweating and make your wearable fitness device happy
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend Sept. 10-15

Watch P!nk song as she defies gravity at Petco Park, see the exhilarating boat races of San Diego Bayfair, and sample your way through Gaslamp
6 of the Best Outdoor Climbing Spots Within an Hour of San Diego

The best local crags, boulders, and slabs for climbers to conquer
10 of the Best Hikes in California, According to Experts

Catch magical mountain and desert views on these pro-approved paths
The Best Independent Local Bookstores in San Diego

From new and used books to classics, modern romances, memoirs, and sci-fi, discover your next favorite read at these local gems
5 Less-Crowded Beaches to Visit in San Diego

Visit these serene beaches where you can swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the sand in peace
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: September 5–8

Admire the “Wonders of Creation” at the San Diego Museum of Art, solve an Agatha Christie mystery at the Old Globe, and hang 10 with four-legged friends at a doggy Surf-a-Thon