Eat + Drink

The start of fall means it’s time for a road trip from San Diego to one of our amazing regional destinations where you can get...
san diego zoo safari park autumn festival
The Safari Park is leaning hard into autumn every Saturday and Sunday in October with their Autumn Festival, and honestly, it’s a smart move for...
Chef Alex Carballo
Grand Restaurant Group just made a move that could reshape their entire portfolio by bringing Chef Alex Carballo on as Chef Partner. This isn’t just...
Ilan-Lael's new weekly tours
The Ilan-Lael Foundation just made it way easier to experience James Hubbell’s incredible compound near Julian. They’ve expanded their docent-led tours through the end of...
Music Director Inon Barnatan
La Jolla Music Society just announced they’re keeping Inon Barnatan as SummerFest Music Director for another five years, and honestly? Best news we’ve heard all...
Dmitry Shishkin
La Jolla Music Society’s October lineup is looking absolutely incredible this year. We’ve been keeping an eye on what’s happening at The Conrad, and honestly?...
Chef Jose Cepeda
Hispanic Heritage Month gives us the perfect excuse to spotlight the culinary leaders who are bringing authentic regional Mexican flavors to San Diego, and the...
sunset scripps pier walk
Birch Aquarium’s Sunset Scripps Pier Walks are back, and honestly, this new guest experience might be one of the coolest ways to see La Jolla’s...
A Beer Lover’s Ultimate Guide To La Mesa Oktoberfest
Dig the lederhosen and dirndl out of the closet and grab your best stein. It’s that time of year again for the most famous German...
Best Restaurants in Old Town San Diego - Tahona
In this guide, we share the best restaurants in Old Town San Diego for every occasion—whether you want giant margaritas and mariachi bands, more sophisticated...
The dance floor at Bloom - one of the best nightclubs in San Diego Gaslamp.
In the bustling streets of Gaslamp and Downtown San Diego, your nights are limited only by your energy and curiosity. From sports bars to speakeasies...
Hey there, San Diego! It’s time to celebrate our favorite legal stimulant because National Coffee Day is just around the corner on September 29. So...
Wine Girl is finally making its way to San Diego after building a solid following in Scottsdale and Napa Valley, opening in the Gaslamp in...
Aldea La Jolla
In this guide, we share the best restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood for every occasion—whether you want to grab a quick coffee and...
Outdoor patio in San Diego
If you’re anything like us, you love discovering new restaurants throughout our beautiful city. But to be honest, searching online ends up showing the same...
grainbakers pretzel workshop
The nationally traveling breadmaking school that’s become a local favorite is returning for another intensive week of hands-on pretzel workshops across San Diego County breweries....
Alfredo Castaneda_Nuestra espera, 1999
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is launching six new exhibitions across its Balboa Park locations that showcase the breadth of global artistic movements...
Pendry San Diego new dining programming
Pendry San Diego is rolling out some thoughtful new dining programming that goes beyond the typical hotel restaurant offerings. Between Provisional Kitchen and Fifth &...
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm
Alpine Acres Sanctuary Farm is facing one of those moments when everything goes wrong at once. The local animal sanctuary that’s been quietly caring for...
Canyoneers
The Canyoneers have launched their 52nd hiking season with an impressive roster of 60 unique hiking opportunities that’ll take us from towering mountains to quiet...
Personal Trainer San Diego Iron Orr Fitness
It can be tough to stay motivated to work out all year. Between schedules, bad weather, and days when you’re just plain tired, it’s easy...
Speakeasies in San Diego
The speakeasies of today’s world aren’t necessarily as much of a secret as they were in the 20’s, but the dark alleys, rare liquor, and...
The Joan new guest experience
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center has officially opened, and this new guest experience is about to cement Liberty Station as San Diego’s...
It’s that time again…the rare occasion when you have to figure out things to do in San Diego when it rains. We’ll spare you assorted...
Upcoming Events
The Fray Summer of Light Tour
July 25, 2026
7:00 pm
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Catch The Fray Summer of Light Tour as they bring their cinematic rock sound to life alongside Dashboard Confessional and Colony House.
Bicycle Film Festival
July 25, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Museum of Photographic Arts
Good news, cyclists and film lovers: the Bicycle Film Festival is rolling back into San Diego for its 26th year. This year’s stop lands at...
Puptopia Festival Big Bear
July 25, 2026
11:00 am
  • Veteran’s Park
Big Bear is throwing its third annual Puptopia Festival, and it’s a full day built for dogs (and the humans who love them). We’re talking...
Taste of Eastlake
July 24, 2026
6:00 pm
If you’re looking for a summer night out that means something, this one’s worth circling. The EastLake Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of...
Strange and Supernatural Soiree after hours at Davis-Horton House Gaslamp Quarter
July 24, 2026
6:00 pm
One of the Gaslamp Quarter’s most historic buildings is opening its doors after dark – and it’s not going to be a typical Friday night....