Editor’s Note, January 2025: Beyond the Walls
SDM Editor Amelia Rodriguez gives a preview of the 2025 San Diego Magazine Arts Edition
14 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend Dec. 31 – Jan. 5
Celebrate NYE with a glitzy party at the Hard Rock Hotel, get serenaded by a Michael Jackson at The Magnolia, and join the PAW Patrol at the Civic Theatre
The San Diego Architect Who Helped Tiger Woods Design the Wild, Techy Future of Golf
Award-winning golf course architect, Agustín “Augie” Pizá, shares his vision behind the project which launches on January 7, 2025
8 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This January
Our picks for this month’s can’t-miss charity fundraisers and other ways to get involved
Six Tips to Boost Your Immune System
Stay healthy through the holiday season and beyond
SD Grassroots Orgs Partner on Providing a Holistic Care Network
With a collaboration in the works, a long-standing community meal distribution gets a push from an SD bike collective
The Top 20: Best New San Diego Restaurants of 2024
With new sushi, sweets, cocktail meccas, pink towers, and French feasts—this was a big year for food
13 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend Dec. 24-30
Dine out for a Christmas brunch at Ember & Rye, blow out the candles for Jimmy Buffet at Belly Up, and go full country at the Wild Horses Festival
Help Shape San Diego’s Clean Energy Future
Take San Diego Community Power’s Customer Feedback Survey for a Chance to Win $500!
Photos: Arc of San Diego’s 2024 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show
The annual event raised funds to support the nonprofit’s programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Where to Celebrate New Years Eve in San Diego, 2024
From elegant dinners to lively countdown celebrations, here are the best ways to welcome 2025
25 of Our Favorite Stories from 2024
A look back at some of the best articles from the year including stories on the city’s food, fitness, wellness, sports, and art scenes
From Iran With Love
Chef Francesca Marjan Pourfard’s pop-up series blends family history with Persian flavors
Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japnaese Friendship Garden & Museum
Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival at JFGM
A Healthy Holiday Brunch
Tasty recipes to start your holiday off right.
Unhinged, A Dating Series: 8 of the Best Dating Stories of 2024
A look back at columnist Nicolle Monico’s favorite articles and interviews of this past year
The 10 Biggest Highlights in San Diego Sports, 2024
From soccer star Alex Morgan’s retirement to SDFC’s first star player announcement, here are the city’s most memorable athletic happenings
The Jetty To Open in Former Voltaire Beach House Location
Headed by two longtime local hospitality professionals, the Ocean Beach pub and lounge hopes to open in early spring 2025
15 Must-Try Meals From San Diego Restaurants This Year
Each month, the SDM staff rounds up our favorite eats in the city—here are the ones that topped our list in 2024
Sneak Peek: Chef Brad Wise’s A’L’ouest Coming to North Park
The name behind restaurants like Fort Oak & Rare Society unveils the plans for his new French spot on 30th and University
14 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Dec. 18–22
Eat a beachside brunch at Duck Dive, have a country Christmas with Sara Petite at The Casbah, and watch a holiday marathon of The Office at Rooftop Cinema Club
Make Holiday Fitness Fun
Don’t wait until the new year to work out.
New York-Style Bagel Shop Opening in North Park
Marigold Bagels is moving from pop-ups to a permanent location in mid-2025
In City Heights, a Tutoring Org Changes Refugee Lives
Volunteers meet with students twice a week to help them reach grade level in math, English, and more
Moniker General Outpost Soft Opens in North Park
The hybrid cafe-store hopes to become a community gathering space for the eastern end of the neighborhood
Where to Get Gluten-Free Pastries in San Diego
No wheat, no problem at these seven locales around town offering fully allergy-free treats and baked goods
