16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: January 22–26

Help raise money for wildfire relief at Oxford Social Club, celebrate the Lunar New Year in City Heights, and hit the links for the Farmers Insurance Open
Volunteer Diaries: The San Diego Library Foundation

Sam Yoeuth shares what it’s like being a part of the organization which focuses on local philanthropy, advocacy, and outreach
San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Escondido

Where to shop, eat and play in this historic North County suburb
5 Attractions You Have to Explore on Your Visit to San Diego

Don’t leave SD without stopping by these sites of history, culture, and wonder Building the ideal San Diego itinerary? We’ve got you covered. These five iconic institutions offer ways to wander through the city’s rich history on sea and land, spend time with the work of iconic and up-and-coming artists and musicians, and soak in […]
4 Ways to Elevate Your Health and Wellness Routine in 2025

Feel your best this year with local and international businesses offering sauna sessions, innovative workouts, thoughtful aesthetic services, and tropical escapes 2025 is going to be your year—especially if you stick to that resolution to move your body and invest in self-care. Luckily, San Diego County and the wider world are flush with businesses that […]
Netting a Win Over Lung Cancer

How screenings and early detection led to a lifesaving diagnosis
20 Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas in San Diego

Spend the holiday with your loved one at one of these fun, romantic, and unique spots around town
Q&A with Legendary Writer Fran Lebowitz

The cantankerous New York commentator (and Albert Einstein of coffee) comes to UC San Diego on January 23
Unhinged, A Dating Series: The Let Them Theory

Best-selling author and motivational speaker Mel Robbins’ mindset tool may be the key to finding a long-term partner
How Carlsbad Became the Golf Equipment Capital of the World

Home to major brands like Callaway and TaylorMade, the North County city has been the site of game-changing golf innovations for four decades
Popular Ensenada Taproom Opening in San Diego

Lucky Irish Beer Garden landing in Bonita, partnering with Bonita Food Market and Monterrey Ribeye Burgers
Spin Nightclub Enters a New Era Under Local Nightlife Legends

Brandon Colt and Brandon Garva bring decades of experience and deep community ties to revitalize San Diego’s iconic home for dance music
The Designer of Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch Takes Us Inside Her Home

Packed with soft greens, fun patterns, and typographical art, the mid-century ranch house typifies Raili Clasen’s Southern California style
‘Tis the Season for Sleep Troubles

Trouble sleeping during the winter is common. Here’s what to do about it.
Dry January: Relapsing and Rebounding

SDM staff writer Danielle Allaire documents her journey with sobriety for 30 days to better understand her relationship with alcohol in this four-part series
16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: January 16-20

Vibe to island grooves at the Holo Holo Music Festival, attend a community production of 12 Angry Men and cheer on wrestling superstars at Friday Night SmackDown
Celebrity Chef Claudette Zepeda Opening New Lounge in Leucadia

After Top Chef, Iron Chef, and a 160-mile walk to unclog her spirit, the San Diego talent gets cozy with it at her new concept, Leu Leu
Volunteer Diaries: Father Joe’s Villages

Local Jeff Javier shares what it’s been like to spend the last 17 years working with the nonprofit and how he got started with them
Hi-Fi Listening Bar Coming to Little Italy This Summer

Kiku Room opens this summer in the space featuring “music with a pulse”—dark disco, international dance music, Balearic house music, and more
Silver Bullet Brings a Fresh Take on Classic Rock

The new wave band with frontwoman Hannah Geller boasts a heavier rock sound mixed with a softer, breathy voice
A Weekend in the Last Stronghold of America’s Prehistoric Past

Staying and safari-ing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where conservation efforts have helped keep the area wild
SD’s First Cannabis Lounge Coming to National City

Sessions By The Bay will begin welcoming patrons in late February 2025 and will feature a ground floor dispensary, second level lounge, and an NA rooftop bar
Inside the 5,000-Square-Foot Modernist Home Built Into a Cliff

This Del Mar dream home, owned by Kerry and Corinne Marsh, is an homage to the ocean views just outside its doors
Inside Balboa Park’s $28M Botanical Building Renovation

Built in 1915 for the Panama-California Exposition, the park’s historic building recently completed Phase 1 of its restoration
How San Diegans Can Support Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts

Donate your supplies and money to these Los Angeles and San Diego organizations providing relief
10 Must-Try Meals from Carlsbad Restaurants

From spicy miso ramen to cauliflower tacos, rosemary lattes, and lamb tikka masala—here’s what to eat in the north county neighborhood