Restaurant Review: Ponyboy at the Pearl Hotel
Some of San Diego’s top food and drink minds riff on Cold War classics at Point Loma’s newest hotspot
Former Chargers Partner with Therapists to Support Neurodivergent Kids
The program is the first of its kind in the county helping kids who are neurodivergent glean the benefits of playing on a sports team
San Diego’s Most Coveted Wedding Venues & Vendors 2025
Here’s the good news: You’ve found the love of your life, and the two of you are getting married. Better still: You’re having the wedding right here in beautiful San Diego. With that settled, you’ve only got about a million other decisions to make before you take your vows. If that feels a little overwhelming, […]
Unhinged, A Dating Series: How Attachment Styles Affect Relationships
A nearly 100-year-old concept is helping daters understand their partners, navigate conflicts, and overcome the impacts of childhood trauma
Frenchy’s Hideout Coming to Hillcrest
The California-meets-France concept opens in early March from “restaurant lifer” Michael Simpson
Dry January: What I Learned During My Sober(ish) Month
SDM staff writer Danielle Allaire documents her journey without drinking for 30 days to better understand her relationship with alcohol in this four-part series
MAKE Projects Helps Build Opportunity Through Food
The nonprofit’s founder and executive director, Anchi Mei, is opening doors for refugee women with job training, community support, and farm-to-table dining
Rules of the Off-Road
Avoid common safety risks while riding ATVs and other off-road vehicles
San Diego Dating: What to Expect in 2025
The new year ushers in a more intentional era of romance—expect a return to in-person meetups and increasingly mindful dating
Editor’s Note, February 2025: Love on the Brain
SDM editor and Unhinged columnist Nicolle Monico looks back at some of the magazine’s wackiest past dating stories
San Diego Company Donates $80K in Supplies to LA Fire Victims
As wildfires threaten air quality, this San Diego-founded brand donated over $80,000 in essential infant gear to help families breathe easier
7 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This February
Here’s where to dine, donate, and make a difference this month.
New Restaurant, The Victorian, is Reviving a 100-Year-Old Oceanside Landmark
The iconic yellow house will reopen with fresh owners later this spring
Where to Get Valentine’s Day Dinner in San Diego, 2025
These 30 restaurants are serving up prix fixe menus, sommelier-selected wine pairings and cozy, romantic atmospheres this February 14
Mastering Risk Management: Essential Insights for Modern Leaders
You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling a thousand things at once in your organization. Being proficient in risk management is not only desirable but also essential in today’s fast-paced business environment. Perhaps you’re wondering, “What is risk management all about anyway?” Simply put, risk management involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing potential […]
Training the Next Generation of Physicians
Scripps’ Graduate Medical Education programs trains the next generation of physicians
15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Jan. 30 – Feb. 2
Check out the Women in Focus exhibit, celebrate Vietnamese New Year at the San Diego Tết Festival, and pick up your pass for San Diego Museum Month
Credit Unions Offer Better Perks than Traditional Banks
Discover How Wheelhouse® Credit Union Provides More Value, Better Rates, and Personalized Service
Pro Surfer Benji Weatherley Opening Breakers in Encinitas
His parents’ house at Pipeline served as the famous “Volcom House”—now he’s opening the Hawaii-style restaurant inspired by his mom
Forget What You Think You Know About Pawn Shops
There is a new class of pawn shops that are popping up in larger cities like San Diego that are turning the industry on its head. Forget the dingy spaces full of tools and think upscale, bright, classy showrooms with service that rivals Nordstrom. Instead of tools, this new breed of stores are dealing in Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and luxury watches like […]
Dry January: Going Cali Sober
SDM staff writer Danielle Allaire documents her journey without drinking for 30 days to better understand her relationship with alcohol in this four-part series
Motion is Medicine
A Scripps Clinic sports medicine physician uses athletics to connect with patients
The Best Things to Do in San Diego: February 2025
Check out the city’s museums for half-off, listen to the world-famous Kudo drum group, and more this month
Former Addison Chefs Opening Chinese Restaurant in Oceanside
24 Suns helmed by chefs Nic Webber and Jacob Jordan opens January 31 inside a former North County dive bar
San Diego Snags Three 2025 James Beard Award Noms
Roma Norte is up for Best New Bar while chefs Tara Monsod (Animae) and Roberto Alcocer (Valle) are both up for Best Chef: California
The Facts About Daily Aspirin
Low-dose aspirin is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications, and for many years, it was thought that its blood-thinning properties could help protect from heart attack or stroke. But aspirin is no longer a one-size-fits all. Experts say that while for some people, daily aspirin is beneficial, it’s unnecessary in many cases—and could cause more harm than good.Studies have shown that those same blood-thinning properties also increase […]
