16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: August 6–10

Cheer on the San Diego Wave, see the world premiere of The Wulfeater, or party at Hillcrest’s annual CityFest
Review: El Indio Restaurant

The Middletown restaurant reminds us that when you invent something
as iconic as the taquito, you’re allowed to rest a bit on your laurels
J. Kenji López-Alt Bringing Music & Food Event to La Jolla

The New York Times best-selling author will host Tasting Notes alongside celebrity chefs including San Diego’s own Claudette Zepeda
Cox Mobile Survey Shows 86% of Sandwich Generation Say Managing Online Safety for Teens and Aging Parents Adds Stress to Their Lives

They’re called the sandwich generation, those in their late 30s to 50s juggling teenagers and aging parents, and they’re feeling the pressure when it comes to digital safety. Connecting the Digital Dots: Online Habits and Safety Concerns Across Three Generations, a new survey from Cox Mobile shows that 86% of this cohort feels managing online safety […]
The Best Soap Opera in Baseball

With the Padres dominating in one of their best seasons ever, we catch up with star players Manny Machado, Jackson Merrill, and Fernando Tatis Jr.
Mission Bagel Adds to Wave of New Bagel Shops in SD

Owner Gabe Rubin brings his NY-inspired recipe to Garnet Avenue, debuting the food truck’s first brick-and-mortar
Celebrating Growth: First Graduating Cohort of BBB Breakthrough Accelerator in San Diego

From marketing guidance to capital, BBB’s Breakthrough Accelerator gives San Diego business owners the tools and support they need to thrive.
10 Perfect Picnic Spots in San Diego

Prep your charcuterie board—it’s time for an al fresco lunch at these sunny locations throughout the county
The Best of San Diego 2025: Readers’ Picks

You voted for your favorite San Diego people, places, and services, from beauty salons and fitness studios to pet groomers, wedding venues, and more
Unhinged, A Dating Series: Assumed and True Dealbreakers

Exploring the “whys” behind your boundaries can help decide the difference between a red flag and a worthy relationship challenge
Top Lawyers 2025

To compile a list of top area lawyers, we invited Martindale-Hubbell®, the company that has long set the standard for peer review ratings, to share its list of local lawyers who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence. The Top Lawyers of 2025 list features more than 1,700 attorneys in hundreds […]
The Locals’ Guide to Visiting Ramona, CA

The best things to do, see, eat, and explore in this town nestled in the foothills of the Laguna Mountains
Your Guide to The Best of San Diego 2025

Our guide to the best happenings in San Diego this past year, including FOMO-inducing bakeries, booze-fueled workouts, and legendary local athletes
The Best of San Diego 2025: Retail

The top local shops and boutiques where you can buy gifts, gear, clothes, décor, and more
The Best of San Diego 2025: Arts & Culture

San Diego’s cultural scene is booming—here’s the innovative art, live music, iconic landmarks, and local changemakers shaping the city this year
The Best of San Diego 2025: Food & Drink

San Diego’s food scene is thriving—discover the new restaurants, craft cocktails, and must-try bites that made waves this past year
The Best of San Diego 2025: Health & Outdoors

From infrared Pilates to canyon spas and booze-fueled pickleball, here’s where San Diego does fitness and wellness best
The Best of San Diego 2025: Sports

The most exciting moments in local sports in the past year—the top highlights, biggest stars, and greatest wins
The Best of San Diego 2025: Kids & Family

Discover the top family-friendly spots in San Diego—from waterparks and bike trails to inclusive play gyms and local brands parents love
Editor’s Note, August 2025: The Very Best of San Diego

Executive editor Mateo Hoke breaks down the magazine’s Best of San Diego issue featuring our favorite happenings from the year and reader’s picks
Publisher’s Note, August 2025: We Belong to This Place

San Diego Magazine CEO Claire Johnson opens the August 2025 issue dedicated to the Best of San Diego
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: July 29–Aug. 3

Stroll through ArtWalk Liberty Station, sip international wine and bubbly at Uncorked, and see crafting up close at the Latin American Market
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: August 2025

Sip tiki drinks, catch a Grammy-winner live, or explore immersive art at San Diego’s galleries
Artist Mashonda Tifrere Launches New Exhibitions

The groundbreaking curator brings her work to Quint Gallery and the Stuart Collection at UCSD
The Dynamic Duo

Prebiotics and probiotics work together for gut health
Despite National Beer Declines, Good Pressure Brewing Remains Hopeful

Longtime San Diego beer veteran Erik Fowler and his wife, Shannon, will open their first brewery by end of year