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16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 9–13

Attend the opening of the Malibu Barbie Cafe, explore Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork at Cats & Castles and enjoy screenings at Retro Rewind

10 Must-Try Dishes in Mission Hills

Eat your way through this increasingly innovative neighborhood with everything from deep-dish pizza to Michelin-worthy ribeye and street tacos

The Best Restaurants Near Downtown San Diego

Food critic Troy Johnson shares his favorite spots for visitors and locals heading to the city center this July

Best Casinos for Real Money 2025: Top 10 Real Money Online Casinos

Looking for the best casino for real money? Check out our top 10 list of casino sites with top bonuses, massive libraries, and convenient payment options.

Winning Essay: Becoming Here

This year, we announced our inaugural essay contest, offering $1,000 to one writer who surprised, delighted, and moved us—here’s the winner

Best Online Seed Banks: Where to Buy High Quality Cannabis Seeds Online

Looking for the best places to buy cannabis seeds online? Discover trusted seed banks offering high-quality marijuana seeds, discreet shipping, and great genetics.

A Goal Becomes a Reality

Ten years after a kidney transplant, Juan Ramos is living life to the fullest

Native Star Boutique Arrives With All Indigenous-Made Products

The new shop from Vista homeowner Ruth-Ann Thorn debuts in the Gaslamp in the 1880s-era Yuma Building

The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Hillcrest, CA

The ‘hood holds it down as SD’s glitteriest area and the anchor of our proud LGBTQ history—here’s what to do, see, and eat on your next visit

Unhinged, A Dating Series: To Text or Not to Text?

Is less communication the key to a satisfying and less stressful dating life?

How to Ghost Your Life for a Weekend at The Pendry

San Diego Mag’s CEO Claire Johnson shares the perfect itinerary for a close-to-home escape

Refresh, Revamp, Recieve a Lot of Compliments: Aesthetic Procedures 2025

These aestheticians are here to help you look and feel like the best version of yourself

Harland Brewing Brings on Culinary Talent With North County Expansion

A new chef, a new location, and a new food trailer are some of the brewery’s big expansion plans for 2025

The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Encinitas, CA

What to eat, see, and do in the coastal North County neighborhood known for its dreamy beaches and laidback vibe

15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 2–6

Peruse the PROUD+ exhibition at The Studio Door, secure your spot for the Big Bay Boom, and stroll through Little Italy’s Summer Sera

Guide to Aging Well 2025

Retire in Style

Wildwood Flour Returning as a Working Farm & Ranch

With her popular PB bakery closed, Lauren Silver now building a wilderness, baking, and farm destination in Campo

Shared Plates, Shared Stories

How a Local Chef and Tandem Diabetes Care Brought the Type 1 Diabetes Community Together

Belmont Park Celebrates 100 Years in San Diego

Opened July 4, 1925, Mission Beach’s beloved amusement park continues to shine a century later despite closures, ownership woes, and major renovations

Twins for the Win

A couple’s dream of a family comes true with help from Scripps

Juniper & Ivy Debuts Juni, Its Revamped Bar & Lounge

The restaurant’s new reimagined bar area features statement furniture, wines-by-the-sip machines, and its own five-star snacks

DOGE Cuts Force Mission Trails Bridge Project to a Halt

A father’s mission to create a safe crossing over the river where his son died has been impacted by federal decisions to slash California education, healthcare, and public safety funds