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5 Books to Read in September
Eat This: Barrel-Smoked Octopus and Bone Marrow

The aromatics from the wood-fired grill are reason enough to visit chef Javier Plascencia’s Finca Altozano in Valle de Guadalupe. Add in expansive views of the property’s vineyards, communal tables made for mingling, barrels as seating, and an unforgettable meal, and you have a bucolic dining experience in one of Baja’s most buzzed-about restaurants. In […]
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Must-sees on stage, on screen, and in the gallery
Celebrating the Red, White, and Green

The history behind Mexico’s tricolor symbol of independence.
Things to Do: August 24-30

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‘Big Fish’ Makes a Splash as Musical

From novel to movie to musical, Big Fish makes its regional premiere September 9 at Moonlight Amphitheatre. The story, based on the Daniel Wallace book and 2003 Tim Burton film, follows the evolution of a strained father-son relationship—with some fantastical touches. William Bloom has a hard time believing his father’s seemingly exaggerated yarns about monsters, […]
Things to Do: August 17-23

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Things to Do: August 10-16

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Things to Do: August 3-9

The best events in San Diego this week
Calendar of Events: August 2015

How to be busy and important this month in San Diego
5 Books to Read in August

5 Books to Read in August Barbara the Slut and Other People By Lauren Holmes âHow can you not be intrigued by the title of this debut short story collection? Tales in this hilarious set include a protagonist who sells sex toys instead of finishing a law degree. Holmes’ writing is sassy, funny, and complex. […]
Things to Do: July 27-August 2

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Best of San Diego 2015: Culture & Business

Must-see galleries, performances, Tijuana hotspots, and more
Things to Do: July 20-26

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Things to Do: July 13-19

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Things to Do: July 6-12

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Things to Do: June 29-July 5

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Inside the Icon: San Diego Trolley

All aboard San Diego’s landmark light rail system. This month San Diego Trolley, Inc. (SDTI) celebrates 34 years in operation.
Your Shelf Life

5 Books to Read in July
Talent Up to Here

A dream team brings a new show to La Jolla Playhouse.
A Family Afar

Room for Four, Please
The Other Side of Baja

Seafood, the Sea of Cortez, and ancient cacti are the draw in San Felipe.
Salton Sea Photographic Exhibit

In our fourth year of drought, a photographic exhibition of the Salton Sea could not be more apropos. Shrinking in size and choking on salt, the agricultural sump is, among other things, threatening migratory birds that require it as a stopover on the Pacific Flyway. Photographer Virginia Beahan trains her lens on this disastrous wasteland […]
Sweet, Serene Sedona

“God’s country” is, well, technically all of it. But if your Almighty had to write down a mailing address, Sedona might be it. Cradled in the shady, lush crevice of Boynton Canyon and facing a towering monolith of Sedona’s famous red rock, Enchantment Resort is where outdoorists, mystics, yogis, massage junkies, and golfers come to […]
Travel and Wellness: Get Ready to Glow

Hawaii’s tropical terrain is brimming with holistic ingredients to purify, soften, tighten, and illuminate.
On the Road: 3 Easy Road Trips from San Diego

Make it home in time for sunset! These destinations are a just a scenic day trip away from San Diego.