Locals Strive to Revive the San Diego Gay Rodeo

The inclusive event thrived from 1989 to 2010—and now it’s riding the Western trend to a triumphant return
Is This the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie in San Diego?

The city’s gooiest, sweetest, chocolatey-est treat might come from a grocery store
A Century of Innovation and Caring

Scripps celebrates 100 years of caring for the San Diego community
The Young Locals Leading the Wave of Next-Gen Athletes

USWNT Olympian Jaedyn Shaw, Olympian Bryce Wettstein, and WSL pro surfer Jake Marshall prove SD is a sports town with a bright future
Editor’s Note: Joyously Roasting Under the Cosmic Campfire

SDM editor Mateo Hoke gives a preview of what to expect in July’s issue dedicated to the Best of San Diego
Your Guide to Best of San Diego, 2024

More than 100 of the raddest things happening in our fair city, according to us and you
Best of San Diego 2024: Reader’s Picks

The best things to see, do, and eat in SD as voted on by you, our readers
The Best of San Diego 2024: Kids & Family

Try these family and kid-friendly activities to occupy the little ones this year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Retail

The hottest local shops and boutiques to treat yourself this year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Health & Fitness

The biggest local health trends, outdoor activities, and sports news this last year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Arts & Culture

The local arts and cultural phenomenons that swept us off our feet this year
The Best of San Diego 2024: Food & Drink

San Diego is a food-lovers dream—check out these restaurants, bars, and taste makers on your next night out
The Cottage Set To Open In Del Mar

The breakfast, brunch, and lunch joint will debut its third location this July—plus, a new brewery is coming to Oceanside and a retro revival hits Gaslamp
13 Fun Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: June 27-30

Dine with culinary giants in Rancho Santa Fe, enjoy a day of rejuvenation in Point Loma and shop from independent bookstores in North Park.
Local Mom Earns Ph.D. to Treat Daughter’s Rare Disease

Thirty years ago, Tracy Dixon-Salazar set out to help ease her child’s seizures—today she is a neuroscientist
The Best Things to Do in San Diego This Month: July 2024

How to stay busy and important this month in America’s Finest City
Glass Spells Ascend from DIY Spaces to Mega Festivals

The 10-year journey behind the San Diego–based duo’s ’80s-inspired goth-pop sorcery
Volunteer Diaries: Birch Aquarium

Volunteer Michelle Harris shares her experience teaching marine biology and supporting conservation efforts
Party Pics: The MCASD’s Art Auction 2024

Art enthusiasts gathered to support the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions, and education programs
San Diego Magazine’s Celebrating Women 2024 Awards Winners Announced!

Submit your nomination today and join us on November 6 for our annual event honoring the winners in each category
First Look: Le Coq Restaurant

Animae chef Tara Monsod helms the Puffer Malarkey Collective’s new French steakhouse in La Jolla
Mission Brewing Takes Over Rough Draft Brewing

The acquisition includes a brewhouse in Miramar and two tasting rooms in Del Mar and La Jolla
One Step Forward, One Step Back for the Padres

Hovering in the middle of MLB standings, will the team’s talent turn things around in time for the playoffs?
Unhinged, A Dating Series: The Cringiest Dating Stories in SD

We asked our Instagram followers to share their worst experiences while trying to find love in the city—their answers didn’t disappoint
L’Orangerie French Restaurant Now Open on Coronado

Helmed by chef Phillippe Maurin, the new concept is a love letter to his native France—plus more in SD food news
Mexican-Japanese Breakfast Spot Coming to La Jolla

The group behind local concepts such as The Taco Stand and Convoy Music Bar will open Comedor Nishi on July 8