We asked, you answered. Here are the winners our readers chose as the Best of San Diego 2025. Click on the categories below to jump to your favorite lists.
Beauty & Cosmetic | Fitness | Food & Drink | Health & Wellness | Home & Garden | Kids | People | Pets | Professional Services | Shopping | Travel & Entertainment | Weddings
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Beauty & Cosmetic
Barbershop
Beard Styling
The Little Italy Barbery on Kettner
Beauty Services
Blow-Dry Bar
Brow Studio
Clean Beauty Store
Colorist for Balayage
Colorist for Highlights
Colorist for Single-Process
Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Sarah Winter, Espire Dental
Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic Surgeon (Tie)
Dr. Richard Balikian, Balikian Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgeon (Tie)
Dr. Sirius Yoo, Sky Facial Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery Group (Tie)
Cosmetic Surgery Group (Tie)
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
Facial
Fashion Stylist
Hair Extensions
Hair Removal
Hair Salon
Hair Stylist
Keratin Treatment
Laser Hair Removal
San Diego Aesthetics & Med Spa
Lash & Brow Technician
Lash Studio
Makeup Artist
Manicure
Microblading
Nail Salon
Pedicure
Piercing Studio
Enigma Professional Piercing Studios
Tanning Salon
Tattoo Artist
Tattoo Studio
Waxing
Fit Athletic
Fitness
5K Run
Body-Sculpting Class
Boxing Classes
Climbing Gym
Crossfit Studio
Dance Studio
Fitness Bootcamp
Fitness Studio
Gym
HIIT Studio
Indoor Rowing Classes
Jiu-Jitsu Classes
Judo Classes
Karate Classes
White Dragon Martial Arts Clairemont
Kickboxing Classes
Krav Maga Classes
Mixed Martial Arts Studio
Personal Trainer
Pickleball Courts
Pilates Studio
Spin Studio
Taekwondo Classes
American Kickboxing Academy San Diego South Bay
Yoga Studio
Happy Medium
Food & Drink
Açai Bowl
Alt Drink, Alcoholic (Cider, Hard Kombucha, Canned Cocktails, Seltzer)
Artisanal Chocolate Shop
Bartender
McClain Campbell, Happy Medium
Beer Retail Selection
Bloody Mary
Bread
Brewery
Canned Cocktails
Cutwater Tasting Room & Kitchen
College Bar
Craft Cocktails
Distillery
Cutwater Tasting Room & Kitchen
Dive Bar
Farmers’ Market
Farmers’ Market Food Vendor
Fish Market
Food Truck
Frozen Drinks
Gourmet Grocery Store
Happy Hour
Local IPA
North Park Beer Co. Hop-fu! West Coast IPA
Juice Bar
Kombucha
Local Agave Spirits (Tequila/Mezcal)
Local Beer
Local Gin
Local Tequila
Local Vodka
Local Whiskey
Local Wine
Margarita
Martini
Mocktails
Negroni
J & Tony’s Discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse
New Bar
New Brewery
Old Fashioned
Pitmaster
Produce Market
Romantic Bar
Rooftop Bar
Sommelier
Speakeasy
Specialty Food Store
Sports Bar
Taproom/Tasting Room
Tequila/Mezcal Bar
Whiskey Bar
Wine Store
Winery
Four Moons Spa
Health & Wellness
Acupuncture
Aesthetician
Chiropractor
Healcove Clinic Chiropractic and Wellness
Day Spa (Non-Resort or Hotel)
Day Spa (Resort or Hotel)
Dental Office
Dermatologist
Doula
Fertility Center
Reproductive Partners Fertility Center of San Diego
Hospital
Massage
Med Spa
Nutritionist/Dietician
Orthodontist
Pediatrician
Pharmacy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Practice
San Diego Sports Medicine & Family Health Center
Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Psychiatry Practice
Dr. Ankur Bindal, KMG Psychiatry
Reiki
Spa for Skin Care
Mental Health Therapist
Weight-Loss Clinic
Wellness Shop
Wellness Studio
Home & Garden
Architect
Artificial Turf & Lawn
Greenway Landscape Design & Build
Building Contractor
Carpet Cleaner
Doors & Windows
Fabric Store
Rosie’s Calico Cupboard Quilt Shop
Flooring Store
Furniture Store
Garden & Nursery Center
General Contractor
Hardware Store
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Home Builder
Home Cleaning Service
Cleanology Housekeeping Personnel Service
Home Remodeling
Housekeeping
Interior Designer
Janitorial Service
Kitchen & Bath Showroom
Landscaper
Lighting Store
Fan Diego Ceiling Fans & Lighting
Lumber Supply
Mattress Store
Moving Company
Neighborhood
Painting Contractor
Patio Furniture
Pest Control
Plumber
Plumbing Supply Company
Standard Plumbing & Industrial Supply Co.
Property Management Company
SBI Realty & Property Management Inc.
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent Team
Real Estate Brokerage Company
Roofing Company
Solar Panel/Green Energy Provider
Swimming Pool Service Company
Tile Store
Upholstery & Drapery
Lessler’s Draperies & Design Inc.
Kids
After-School Program
Amusement Park
Art Classes for Kids
Children’s Bookstore
Children’s Party Venue
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Dance Classes for Kids
Day Camp
Daycare
Family Attraction
Family Beach
Instrument Classes for Kids
Martial Arts School for Kids
Park/Playground
Photography Classes for Kids
Singing Classes for Kids
Sleepaway Camp
Roar & Snore at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Swim School
Theater Classes for Kids
Toy Store
Youth Sports
Plunge Elite at Plunge San Diego
Sarah Stieber
People
Artist
Artist: Jewelry
Artist: Muralist
Artist: Painter
Artist: Photographer
Athlete
Cover Band (Tie)
Cover Band (Tie)
Do-Gooder
Entrepreneur
Female Vocalist
Local Band
Male Vocalist
Meteorologist
Musicians: Country
Musicians: Jazz
Musicians: Pop
Musicians: R&B
Sully & The Blue-Eyed Soul Band
Musicians: Rock/Metal
Musicians: Singer/Songwriter
News Anchor
Philanthropist
Radio DJ
Social Media Influencer
Erica Costella, @whatericacraves
Sports Anchor
Pets
Animal Welfare Organization
Dog Park
Dog Walker
Doggy Daycare
Club Pet at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Pet Boarding
Club Pet at Helen Woodward Animal Center
Pet Groomer
Pet Rescue
Pet Store
Pet Trainer
Veterinarian
Professional Services
Accounting Firm
Auto Repair
Bank
Bankruptcy Law
Bicycle Repair
Car Detailing
Pacific Coast Auto Detail Inc.
Car Wash
Car/Limo Service
America’s Finest Transportation
Commercial Real Estate Company
Computer Repair
Contractor
Coworking Spaces
Dry Cleaning
Estate Planner
Family Law
Financial Planner
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Agency
Hammett Health Insurance Services
Home Insurance Provider
Home Loan Provider
Law Firm
Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers
Litigation Law
Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers
Loan Provider
Local Credit Union
Personal Injury Law
Portrait Photographer
Professional Organizer
Real Estate Law
Retirement/Assisted Living Community
RV Dealership
Tax Law
Tax Preparer
Travel Agent
Mackenna Martinet, Fora Travel
Wealth Management
Shopping
Antiques/Vintage Store
Art Gallery
Bait & Tackle Shop
Bookstore
Camera Store
Cannabis Dispensary
Comic Book Store
Crafts/Hobby Store
Eyeglass Store
Florist
Home Decorating Store
Jewelry Store
Kitchenware Store
Mall
Musical Instrument Store
Outdoor Apparel & Equipment Store
Car Dealership
Plant Shop
Record Store
Shopping Center
Stationery & Paper Goods
Surf Shop
Thrift Shop
Vintage Clothing Store
Women’s Boutique
The Lafayette Hotel & Club
Travel & Entertainment
Airline
Annual Event/Festival
Bike Trail
Boutique Hotel
Bowling Alley
Casino
Casino Pool
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Casino Restaurant
Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Christmas Attraction
Comedy Club
Concert Venue
Country Bar
Evening News Broadcast
Event Space
Golf Course (Private)
The Country Club of Rancho Bernardo
Golf Course (Public)
Halloween Attraction
The Haunted Trail, Balboa Park
Hiking Trail
Hotel
Jazz Club
Karaoke Bar
Frost Me Cafe & Bakery
Weddings
Bridal Dress Shop
Jeweler For Engagement/Wedding Rings
Wedding Cakes
Wedding Caterer
