Top 10 Getaways of 2018
As the new year approaches, it’s time to start making your 2019 vacation plans. So we’ve rounded up some of our favorite travel features from the past year. Go ahead, get out of town!
San Diego Magazine’s Travel Awards 2019
Cast your vote now for your favorite hotels, travel companies, and attractions
Now Open: Montage Los Cabos
The luxe Montage brand debuts south of the border
A Family Afar: Palm Springs Then and Now
Our travelling dad learns how to redefine fun for the whole family in a city he loved before kids
3 Places to Find Untouched Slopes in Utah
Where to find Utah’s understated winter wonderlands, plus a few novel ways to experience an old favorite
5 Must-Try Travels to Book This Season
A wine festival, glamping, and more
3 Days in Seattle: Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay
A balanced itinerary for unearthing a few cultural, culinary, and stylish gems in the Emerald City
10 Craft Breweries to Visit in Hawaii
SoCal knows a thing or two about craft beer, but the islands have some skin in the game too. Breweries on the islands range from big guys to small-fry and everything in between.
Postcard from Italy: 8 Ways to Experience the European Country
San Diego Magazine art director Sydnie Goodwin recently traveled to Rome, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. Here are the best memories from her trip.
3 Lessons Learned from ‘Seven Days in the Valle’
Author Scott Koenig shares three key insights into Mexico’s wine region
Where to Eat, Drink, Stay, and Explore in Kaua‘i
In this lush landscape, island time is for real. Unwind at rustic plantation towns, wild coastal trails, and locavore meals served under thatched roofs.
A Family Afar: The Benefits of Staying Close to Home
Our travel blogger dad celebrates a family milestone with a staycation—and realizes you don’t have to journey far to reap the benefits of travel
Here’s Where to Find Cape Cod Style in Orange County
Lido House debuts in Newport Beach
3 Days in Portland: Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay
In the last few years, the City of Roses has experienced a rapid renaissance in food, drink, and design. Pair it with an already deep love for the outdoors, and PDX makes for a diverse getaway.
5 Reasons to Get Packing This Summer
From San Diego staycations to Mexican excursions, these getaways are packed with relaxation and sight-seeing
Hawai’i: A Foodie’s Paradise
Pack your appetite and get ready to taste the local goodness across Hawai’i. Inventive eateries, farmers markets, festivals, farms, and brewpubs await.
3 Ways to Experience Mexico
Whether you’re jonesing for snorkeling, spa treatments, or street food, there’s a vacation for everyone just across the border
A Family Afar: Traveling With Just One Kid
Our travel blogger dad discovers the differences during a recent trip across the pond
The Scott Gets a Refresh in Old Town Scottsdale
Take a trip to Arizona to visit the revamped desert retreat
18 Ways to Experience Santa Barbara
Following wildfires and mudslides, the American Riviera is bouncing back—and with so many new hotels and boutiques, it’s never been a better time to visit
Postcard from Nashville: 6 Ways to Experience Music City
San Diego Magazine’s senior event manager, Fiona Leung, recently traveled to Music City. Here are the best memories from her trip.
3 Days in Amador County: Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay
Just one hour from Sacramento, Amador County is known for its rich Gold Rush Country and even richer reds
Exploring West O’ahu: Where to Eat, Stay, and Get Pampered
Far beyond the hustle of Waikiki lies the little town of Ko Olina. This lesser known island oasis—with two mega resorts, white sand, and turquoise waters—is the perfect place to get in an aloha state of mind.
A Family Afar: Seattle Is So San Diego
From the far ends of the West Coast, the two cities are strikingly similar
Get Your Glamping on at Ventana Big Sur
The luxe boutique hotel tucked in the forest has completed its multimillion-dollar makeover
Summer Fishing in Alaska Is a Humbling, Bucket-List Experience
Troy Johnson, self-proclaimed “terrible fisherman,” visits the Taj Mahal of Alaskan fishing
