9 Must-Try Meals in San Diego Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Bacari North Park, Pizza Cassette, and Ciccia Osteria
Enjoy the Ride: San Diego Magazine’s Annual Road Trip Guide
Load up the trunk, rev the engine, and let’s hit the road.
Above Par: San Diego Magazine’s Guide to Golf
Read on for the best of golf in San Diego.
Hidden Gems: Four Attractions that Prove San Diego is the Perfect Mix of Culture and Nature
Check out this list of four area attractions that affirm San Diego is a multifaceted destination that offers more than surf and sand.
San Diego’s Newest Soundtrack Has Arrived
SHAVONE., the artist-in-residence behind SDFC’s first official track, shares why it’s imperative for the city to support local creators
San Diego Fringe Fest Was Built for the Undecided
The story behind the two-week, anything-goes theater event where the best plan is no plan at all
Sushi Gaga To Re-Open As Sake Bar Gaga
Sake master Ayaka Ito is transforming the 10-seat space into a specialized sake experience this June
A Midweek Murrieta Escape with a Luxe Spa Bonus
Travelers can enjoy a $198 hot springs perk when booking direct
Blood Pressure Basics
Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and premature death in women
The Ultimate California Coast Road Trip in 2026
Our editors searched out all the new food, drinks, hotels, and attractions along the state’s iconic coastal highways—the 1 and 101
17 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 29–May 3
See Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert, explore the Avant Garde Ball and eat with the animals at San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew
Publisher’s Note: 101 Reasons to Be Human, May 2026
CEO Claire Johnson introduces the May 2026 issue by reflecting on the necessity of creating a deeply human, non-AI guide to San Diego
101 Things to Do in San Diego This Summer
A very human, very local, non-AI, actually experienced, sometimes weird, oddly specific list of awesome things to do in San Diego
Bankers Hill’s Coffee Scene Gets a Boost
Five Corners will serve traditional coffee and espresso drinks as well as bites like empanadas and mini desserts
First Comes Galu, Then Comes Luga
The popular Chula Vista cafe will open a sister concept in City Heights this fall
If San Diego Wants a Cultural Future, Here’s the Work
Proposed budget cuts could begin on July 1—four ways to support the arts right now
Helping Former Foster Youth Find Success with Walden Family Services
The 50-year-old nonprofit provides transitional housing and financial literacy services to youth leaving the system
Photos: U-GO San Diego Wine Dinner
The annual fundraiser helped provide university scholarships for women in low-income countries
The Local Nonprofit Making Essentials Accessible For All
Water and Kindness provides unhoused San Diegans with water, clothing, and community
East County Enters Its Steakhouse Era
The Heritage Steakhouse will feature a sixth-floor dining room, classic tableside touches, and a menu built around premium cuts
18 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 22-26
Sign up for the Creek to Bay Cleanup, dive into culture and cuisine during Panda Fest and see artwork bloom at the San Diego Museum of Art
11 San Diego Charity Events to Attend in May
Here’s where to celebrate, connect, give back, and make a difference this month
What’s New in San Diego Home Design
San Diego architects and designers spill on the trends, textures, and ideas shaping the city’s homes today
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: May 2026
Indulge at the Cheese & Libation Expo, jam out to rapper Juvenile, explore the San Diego International Fringe Festival, and more
Meet the Designer Behind San Diego’s Iconic Public Parks
Some of the most
famous natural environments in the
city—from Balboa Park to Otay
Mesa—have come from the mind of landscape architect Vicki
Estrada
Isola Pizza Bar Opening In Encinitas
The Neapolitan pizza spot will bring its nonna-inspired wood-burned pies to the beachside town this April
