This is How You Run a Macaron Empire
Le Parfait Paris’ owners share how they went from living through two French civil wars to creating one of the best bakeries in the city
10 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 20–23
Enjoy a night of jazz with Jeff Goldblum, geek out at Comic-Con, and savor an artisan wine series dinner at The Lodge at Torrey Pines
SD Food News: July 17–21
The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
9 Can’t Miss After Parties During Comic-Con 2023
Once the sun sets, hit up these 21+ late night events to keep the cosplay going
Behind the Artist: Covering 75’s Paris Max
Drag performer Paris Max discusses the inspiration behind her recreation of our July 1977 cover
Influencer Blonde Abroad’s 5 Must-Have Travel Accessories
The million-mile flier dishes on her favorite products for wanderlusters
Alien Life Visits 206 Arte Contemporáneo Gallery in Tijuana
One cross-border gallery captures the state of the city’s art scene
The Reinvention of Jacumba Hot Springs
Is the rapidly revamping East County town the next “it” desert destination—and do locals want it to be?
How the Hollywood Writers & SAG-AFTRA Strikes Impact Comic-Con
The show goes on despite the absence of major TV and film studios, writers, and big-name celebs
Ask an Expert: Eric “Bird” Huffman’s Top 10 Surfing Tips for Beginners
Local surfboard shaper Eric “Bird” Huffman shares his advice and suggestions for new surfers
Inside the $1,000+ Per Night 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
The new five-star property in Kauai is aloha incarnate
San Diego Pride Festival 2023: Everything You Need to Know
A guide to the biggest civic event of the year in America’s Finest City
Hillcrest’s Youth Center Serving SD’s LGBTQ Community
The new center provides shelter, health services, and support for those aged 10 to 24
Ask an Expert: How To Start Indoor Rock Climbing
Mesa Rim’s Dom Sengvilay shares the tips and tricks for would-be boulderers and climbers
I Let AI Run My Life for a Week
What happens when a robot manages your life? Here’s the good, the bad, and the strange
12 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 13–16
Cheer on over-the-line players on Fiesta Island, sway to the music of Tchaikovsky and Drake, and celebrate San Diego Pride
Photo Essay: Meals From the Motherland
Photographer James Tran captures the cuisine and culture of Vietnam on his first trip to the country
The Food Hit List: July 2023
SDM staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month
SD Food News: July 10–14
The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
Covering 75: July 2023
Local artist Panca recreates San Diego Mag’s February 1965’s Baja Mexico Cover
An Artist’s Guide to Visiting Santa Fe
Tap into your creative side with a weekend retreat in New Mexico
The LaFayette Hotel San Diego Reopens Following $31M Renovation
Zebra prints, ostentatious furnishings, and velvet-everything—the legend returns under Consortium Holdings
Where to Get the Best Espresso Martinis in San Diego
8 must-try spots across the county to get the (still) very popular coffee-based cocktail
Road Trip: 15 Must-Visit Spots in Laguna Beach
The best things to do, see, and eat in the seaside destination
Incoming: Copper Kings Burgers
Japanese-inspired milk bun burgers are landing in San Marcos later this fall
Incoming: Mom’s Chicken and Waffles
Mother-son duo Collette and Brian Foxworth bring soul food to U-31 in North Park
