Eat + Drink

House of Blues history
For 20 years, House of Blues San Diego has been more than just a venue—it’s been a heartbeat of culture in the Gaslamp. Tucked inside...
Donuts may not be the most diet-friendly, but damn they are goooood! In San Diego, where our reputation is more for acai bowls and breakfast...
restaurant interior
Downtown Oceanside is getting a major flavor upgrade. Just two blocks from the iconic pier, Odie’s Pizza Co. is gearing up to open its doors,...
MCASD la jolla
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego has launched a captivating new installation that brings powerful stories of memory, identity, and politics into sharp focus....
Finca North Park wine bar
Summertime is just around the bend, and it goes without saying that a sunny afternoon in San Diego is an ideal setting to unwind over...
Little Italy Food Hall reimagined
Big things are coming to the Piazza della Famiglia, with the Little Italy Food Hall reimagined as a vibrant, multi-concept dining venue launching fall 2025....
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
There’s a new reason to head south this summer: the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center officially opened its doors today in Chula Vista—and...
Best Ice Cream Shop in America
After landing second place in 2023 and snagging the top spot in 2024, An’s Dry Cleaning is officially back in the race—and aiming to be...
It’s time to dive a little deeper into all of the unique and fun things to do in San Diego beyond going to the beach...
We asked our readers to tell us their pick for the best burgers in San Diego so we’ll know where to go when we’re in...
Sonny's University Heights
The team behind Madison on Park and Madi just dropped their newest project in University Heights: Sonny’s, a 1980s Brooklyn-inspired pizza joint that fuses Italian-American...
2025 World Beer Cup winners
San Diego’s craft beer community showed up and showed out at the 2025 World Beer Cup—aka The Olympics of Beer. Five San Diego County breweries...
Kauai Hotel 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Life in San Diego is what most people invest their vacation days and money to come experience, and we are forever grateful that we get...
2025 Brewers Cup of California winners
San Diego’s brewers once again proved why this city is known as the Capital of Craft, taking home a total of 18 medals—including seven golds—at...
Oarfish: Recent Discoveries
Birch Aquarium just unveiled a stunning new exhibit that’s as captivating as it is mysterious. Oarfish: Recent Discoveries from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Collection...
Water Ways Exhibit
The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum invites families to explore Water Ways—a brand-new interactive exhibit that blends hands-on fun with meaningful learning in the great...
The Bar at the Beau
There’s a new reason to linger in the Gaslamp—and it’s got all the charm, character, and cocktails you could want. The Bar at the Beau...
jason mraz
After nearly three decades as Oceanside’s go-to coffee hub, Jitters Coffee Pub is stepping into a vibrant new era—thanks to a creative partnership between Grammy-winning...
Tacos El Franc san diego
San Diego taco lovers, this is not a drill. Tijuana’s beloved Tacos El Franc is officially crossing the border, opening its first-ever U.S. location this...
2025 Naturally Rising Winner
San Diego’s community of conscious CPG innovators came together at Liberty Station for Naturally San Diego’s Fifth Annual Naturally Rising competition—and this year’s winner is...
Lucky Diaz
From classical icons to jazz legends and family-friendly favorites, the May and June lineup at La Jolla Music Society is proof that there’s no better...
a woman walking in the middle of a vineyard
Let’s be honest—when someone mentions Temecula, your first thought is probably activities like wine tasting, cheese boards, and sitting on patios with vineyard views. And...
The San Diego Civic Theatre's 60th anniversary
Big things are happening behind the curtain at the San Diego Civic Theatre. In celebration of its upcoming 60th anniversary, the beloved downtown venue is...
cinco de mayo celebration in Balboa Park
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and nobody does it bigger and better than Cinco de Mayo in San Diego! Whether you’re looking...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Opera's 2026 Opera Ball
May 2, 2026
5:30 pm
  • San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera is throwing its annual Opera Ball for All this May, and this year’s theme – Noche Sevillana, ¡Ole! – takes inspiration from...
Opera Ball for All at Estancia La Jolla
May 2, 2026
5:30 pm
  • Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
San Diego Opera’s biggest fundraiser of the year is back, and this time it’s bringing the spirit of Spain to one of La Jolla’s most...
oceanside museum of art
May 2, 2026
5:00 pm
  • Oceanside Museum of Art
Contemporary printmaking has moved beyond a strictly repetition-based approach and into more exploratory territory, and Oceanside Museum of Art is spotlighting this evolution with a...
May 2, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Andaz Hotel San Diego
Downtown San Diego is getting a Wild West takeover this spring, and we’re here for every boot-scootin’ second of it. Andaz San Diego is throwing...
Just in Time Foster Youth Organization
May 2, 2026
12:00 pm
May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) is marking it with something worth showing up for. Liberty Station’s...