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
Best of San Diego Party, 2023
Get your tickets now to this year’s Best of San Diego party taking place on August 18, 2023
Big Things Hatching in NoCo
Executive editor Mateo Hoke celebrates San Diego’s newest baby big bird and shares what to expect from our May North County issue
A Peek Behind the Weed Counter
What’s in a job? We check in with three cannabis budtenders to learn some helpful weed shopping tips and find out what makes their jobs careers
Social Status
With a platinum track under her belt and more music on the way, the Rancho Bernardo artist is making waves thanks to the power of TikTok
