Discover how to capture San Diego with SANDMARC lenses designed for iPhone photographers. We are SANDMARC, a San Diego-based brand that empowers photographers, travelers, and tech enthusiasts with premium gear designed to capture and carry what matters most. Here in America’s Finest City, every day feels like an opportunity to add something new to your […]
Discover how to capture San Diego with SANDMARC lenses designed for iPhone photographers.
We are SANDMARC, a San Diego-based brand that empowers photographers, travelers, and tech enthusiasts with premium gear designed to capture and carry what matters most. Here in America’s Finest City, every day feels like an opportunity to add something new to your photo album, a beautiful sunset over the Pacific, the excitement of a new restaurant, or the thrill of live music.
Our lenses elevate your San Diego experience, helping you capture stunning images that become lasting memories. From the Sunset Fiend to the Foodie Connoisseur and the Live Music Lover, this is the iPhone Photographer’s Guide to San Diego.
Shot on iPhone + SANDMARC Wide Lens at Centennial Park, Coronado
Sunset Fiend
First on our list is the Sunset Fiend, always pointing their iPhone skyward during golden hour. Sunsets can bring tricky lighting conditions, while the iPhone’s 0.5x lens often produces distortion, and the standard wide lens isn’t wide enough. For sunset shots, we recommend the SANDMARC Wide Lens, designed for low-light and built to deliver a wide, distortion-free view so you can capture more of the sky.
Shot on iPhone + SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Lens at San Diego Zoo
Tourist at Heart
One of the best ways to discover San Diego’s charm is to play tourist and capture it along the way. Whether you’re strolling through the Gaslamp Quarter and spot a striking building in the distance or exploring the San Diego Zoo, the iPhone’s zoom can only go so far before images lose quality. That’s where the SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Lens comes in, delivering crisp optical 6x zoom that lets you capture distant subjects with stunning clarity.
Shot on iPhone + SANDMARC Star Filter at Sycuan Stage
Live Music Lover
Between Rady’s Shell, Gallagher Square’s Sycuan Stage, and the many annual festivals, it’s no surprise San Diego is filled with music lovers. Whether you’re deep in the crowd or up close to the stage, bringing the SANDMARC Star Filter to your next festival or concert will add an edgy starburst effect to your selfies and stage shots.
Shot on iPhone + SANDMARC Retro Filter at Quixote
Foodie Connoisseur
Besides the perfect weather, one thing you can always count on in San Diego is finding a great place to eat. From hidden gems to the latest buzzing spots, foodies let their camera eat before they do. For detailed shots of every dish, the SANDMARC Macro Lens shines, while the Retro Filter and Telephoto 2x Lens will allow you to highlight the restaurant’s full aesthetic.
Shot on iPhone + SANDMARC Fisheye Lens in Little Italy
Adventure Seeker
San Diego is full of discoveries, you can stumble upon a new spot at almost every turn, making it a dream for those who crave constant adventure. Whether you’re snapping selfies, hiking trails, or looking for a fresh perspective, the attachable SANDMARC Fisheye Lens helps you capture it all while providing a fun way to capture each memorable moment.
Shot on iPhone + SANDMARC Anamorphic Lens
Cinematic Storyteller
This is the friend you can always count on to post an epic video, capturing beauty with ease and giving meaning to even the smallest moments. Cinematic storytelling on iPhone just got better with the SANDMARC Anamorphic Lens, which delivers the signature blue flares seen in J.J. Abrams’ films. With its ultra-wide aspect ratio, this lens will elevate your videos, and when paired with the SANDMARC Film Rig, you’ll add the stability needed for truly professional shots.
Wherever your San Diego story takes you, chasing sunsets, exploring new restaurants, or filming cinematic adventures, SANDMARC lenses are designed to help you capture what matters most. Now it’s your turn to capture America’s Finest City.
Most homeowners want two things before they commit to a remodel: a realistic sense of cost and a clear picture of what the finished space will look like. Milan Design + Build helps deliver both through its online remodeling estimator and personalized design consultations, supported by a showroom experience and 3D renderings.
“The online estimate gives homeowners a starting number in about a minute, and the showroom and 3D renderings let them see materials and layouts before anything is built,” says David Noriani, CEO of Milan Design + Build. “Keeping design, permits, and construction with one team helps us manage expectations and keep everyone working toward the same vision.”
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Modern design is a particular focus for Milan, with an emphasis on clean lines, natural light, functional layouts, and carefully selected materials. The team adapts each design to the homeowner’s lifestyle and the character of the property. Milan Design + Build combines thoughtful design with construction expertise, creating spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.
The online estimator covers kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, full-home remodels, and ADU construction. At Milan’s showroom on Carroll Road, visitors can review real materials, finishes, and design options, meet the design-build team, and discuss project scope, budget, and timing. Consultations can also be held virtually for homeowners who prefer to start remotely.
At Milan Design + Build, one integrated team works on the entire project. Design and construction aren’t divided between separate firms. The process begins with a consultation and feasibility review, followed by design, space planning, and 3D renderings developed from detailed measurements and digital scans. The team also coordinates architectural plans, structural engineering, city approvals, and material selection, with construction overseen by a dedicated project manager.
Homeowners can explore their remodeling options, get an initial estimate, or request a design consultation at MilanBuild.com.
At any given time, there are roughly 200 research investigations and clinical trials being conducted at Scripps Health in as many as 25 medical specialties. Research and patient care go hand-in-hand at Scripps. Those studies can be categorized as clinical trials of a medication or device that are conducted by Scripps physicians and studies designed by Scripps’ physicians and clinicians. Click here to learn about three exciting studies underway at Scripps and the benefits to patients.
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Scripps has recently unveiled new features in the MyScripps patient portal and mobile app to help patients connect with their primary care team and simplify the payment process. Among the recent updates is the addition of primary care E-visits for minor conditions. Patients who have an established primary care physician can schedule an E-visit, complete an online questionnaire and, if needed, send a photo. Their doctor can then advise and prescribe medication, when appropriate. Autopay is also now available through MyScripps. Patients can enable or disable autopay, allowing them to more easily manage payments. Learn more about MyScripps and how it helps patients stay connected here.
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Farrah Adams had a persistent dull ache in her lower back that her massage therapist suggested might be caused by the way she sat or drove. That explanation seemed reasonable, but when coupled with heavy, painful periods led the then 46-year-old to seek answers. When she looks back on it now, she’s beyond grateful she trusted her gut. She made an appointment with a Scripps OB-GYN, who determined she had Stage 3 cervical cancer that had spread to several lymph nodes. Farrah was overwhelmed, but immediately found a “champion” in Scripps Clinic gynecologic oncologist Jo Marie Tran Janco, MD. After undergoing successful treatment at Scripps Cancer Center, Farrah is now using her story to inspire other women to make time for care. Read more of her story here.
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In the last several years, there’s been a surge in FDA approvals for what’s known as oral oncolytics. Oral oncolytics are targeted cancer therapies that come in tablet, capsule or liquid form that patients can take at home, rather than in an infusion clinic. Scripps physicians have seen exponential growth using this approach, with patients citing convenience as a major quality-of-life enhancement in their cancer treatment. This approach also allows treatments to be customized based on specific genetic mutations and a patient’s unique disease biology. Find out more about oral oncolytics here.
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Meet San Diego’s leading healthcare professionals, delivering exceptional medical and dental care through innovation, expertise, and dedication to patients.
Unio Specialty Care is a multi-specialty practice specializing in urology, gastroenterology, and radiation oncology.
Unio’s Radiation Oncology team—Dr. Donald B. Fuller, Dr. Tahir Ijaz, Dr. Reza Shirazi, and Dr. Siavosh Vakilian—combines extensive clinical experience with a commitment to personalized cancer care. The RO team treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions using precision therapies including SBRT, IGRT, and the CyberKnife® S7 System, the only system of its kind in Southern California. Their expertise spans prostate, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and central nervous system cancers, as well as low-dose radiotherapy for osteoarthritis.
In 2026, Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Vakilian were recognized as San Diego Top Doctors, joining Dr. Fuller and Dr. Ijaz, who have previously received this distinction.
