Travel News: May 2023

May is one of the best months to travel, thanks to fewer crowds, mellow weather, and an abundance of deals
A Guide to Biking Along Highway 101

Enjoy this leisurely route along the coast complete with photo ops, what to see, and, of course, our fave food stops
A Note to the Childless on Mother’s Day

A single woman’s reflection on aging, mourning and holding onto the hope of motherhood
The Food Hit List: May 2023

SDM staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month
Your Guide to North County San Diego

Must-visit restaurants, shops, and attractions in San Diego’s North County
Surfing Through History at the Alila Marea Beach Resort

San Diego shaper Brian Szymanski based his installation on the iconic surfboard shapes from the 1950s and ’60s
11 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 11–14

Shop local arts and crafts, study a new exhibition at SDMA, and experience an orchestral take on “Star Wars: A New Hope”
Local Stokes: May’s Hottest Picks

This month’s hot list features iconic skate reunion, a dog-friendly new eatery in Rolando, a weensy San Diego made of Legos, and more
SD Food News: May 8–12

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Covering 75: May 2023

SDM’s very own Art Director reimagines a 1961 cover, drawing inspiration from three of the city’s most imperiled birds
Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Samantha Lacy

SDM’s own Art Director and North County native discusses her inspiration behind the recreation of our June 1961 cover
Blissed Out in O’Side

The perfect weekend involves e-bikes, live theater, and Handel’s ice cream
San Diego Pizza Shop Exists to Help Homeless Youth

Timmy’s Place in Downtown is using the restaurant model as a way through one of the city’s biggest challenges
Incoming: City Tacos OB

One of San Diego’s top taco shops unveils plans for massive eat-drink-play space in Ocean Beach
8 Less-Crowded Places to See Wildflowers

As we experience a colorful super bloom this year, head to some of the city’s less-popular floral destinations to catch a glimpse
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: May 4–7

Enjoy a rooftop concert at the Kimpton Alma, shop crafts and antiques in Carlsbad, and celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Thank a Healthcare Hero Nominations

Give a healthcare hero a much-needed break and send them on a staycation at the beautiful Bahia Resort. Nominate any healthcare hero you know who is doing great work. They can work in any sector, EMTs, Nurses, Housekeeping, Front Desk, Radiology, Techs, you name it. We want to read about the amazing work they do […]
SD Food News: May 1–5

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
10 Things You Should Know About Hard Cider

Everything you thought you knew about cider is probably wrong, including what to call it
Incoming: Peace Pies

One of our favorite veggie burgers is making a comeback in Leucadia
12 Things to Do This Weekend: April 27–30

Experience the high-flying life of a luchador, support local bookstores with the San Diego Book Crawl, and listen to local musicians along Adams Avenue
La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls 2023 Festival Guide

Immerse yourself in outdoor theatre, dance, and music this weekend at this free event at the Rady Shell
SD Food News: April 24–28

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Incoming: Our Green Affair

A family of food lovers rally for one of their own and end up launching a health food success story
North by North County

We asked readers to submit their best photos of iconic North County spots and compiled them into a sunset-packed photo essay that rivals any Instagram reel
San Diego Events Calendar: May 2023

How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City