The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous Covers of SDM’s Past

We dug through our archives to find the best and most questionable covers we’ve ever produced
7 of the Most Scenic Bike Routes in San Diego

The best places to take in the views on two wheels
10 of the Best Surf Shops to Visit in San Diego

Gear up with boards, wetsuits, and more from these local stores
Will You Run Out of Money in Retirement? Money management tips to protect against.

Nothing should stand between you and the retirement you’ve worked your whole life to achieve.
The Biggest Brands to Come Out of San Diego

Our hall of fame of border-bred companies, products, and movements that made it big in our own backyard
Travel Guide: The Best Kid-Friendly Activities in San Francisco

Where to stay, eat, and play with little ones in the city by the bay
Super Awesome Mega Giveaway!

Your chance to win $5,000 in cash or one of more than 75 other prizes!
Food News: August 7–11

The latest in food and drink happenings around town this week
11 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Aug. 10–13

Enjoy a free music and arts festival in Hillcrest, unleash your inner Copernicus at Julian StarFest, and test your endurance during the South Bay 24
Meet San Diego’s Best Health Insurance

San Diego-based health plan outperforms national companies in local, regional and national rating committees.
Get To Know Two Local Restaurant Winners of the Restaurants Care® Grant!
Support Family-Owned Restaurants With SDG&E® This year, the California Restaurant Foundation and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E®) announced the winners of their 2023 Restaurants Care grants, a program meant to support locally owned food service establishments. SDG&E invested $200,000 in shareholders’ dollars toward this program, marking the company’s 3rd year of making this economic […]
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival Announces Star-Studded Lineup

The city’s top restaurants, 200-plus wines, celebrity chefs, pro athletes, live music—your guide to the festival, Sept. 6-11
Surf Education Academy Approved as a BBB4Good Verified Business in San Diego

Sean Brody has always understood what it means to be part of something larger than himself, even if he didn’t know what that was.
7 Must-Try Food Trucks in San Diego

Skip the wait at sit-down restaurants and order from the best trucks, stands, and catering our city has to offer
Where to Shop for Secondhand Furniture & Vintage Decor in San Diego

Buying pre-loved home essentials is one of the best ways to practice sustainable living and support a circular and local economy
Faces of San Diego
People are what elevate San Diego, from a beautiful beach town to America’s Finest City.
The Downfall of SB10

How the rejected housing bill divided San Diego
Cocina 35 Opens Its First Sit-Down Restaurant in Point Loma

Get ready for chilaquiles, smoked pineapple cocktails, and a tree of life at the restaurant’s newest location
Using Drones to Remember

Meet the young women using state-of-the-art aerial technology in an effort to document San Diego’s Forgotten BIPOC History
12 Reader-Submitted Love Letters to San Diego

We asked locals to share what made them fall for the city—these are their stories
San Diego’s Best Dog-Friendly Places, Restaurants, & Shops

The ultimate list of pet-approved destinations to enjoy with your furry companion
Advanced, Comprehensive Treatments for Breast Cancer at Sharp

Sharp Memorial Hospital’s nationally recognized Breast Health Center is dedicated to the prevention, early detection and advanced treatment of all breast conditions.
5 of the Best Places to Spot UFOs in San Diego

Get your binoculars ready and head to these local hotspots to see UAPs, flying saucers, and little gray men
The Sounds of Youth

Local band Almost Monday returns home August 4 at Quartyard with their latest single “Life Goes By”
Keen Observations

Longtime San Diego Magazine journalist Harold Keen helped readers make sense of the city’s topsy-turvy sociopolitical landscape
September 2023