Eat + Drink

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...
A new fire has lit up Little Italy—Piedra Santa, an Argentinian-inspired steakhouse, is now open and bringing the bold, smoky tradition of open-flame grilling to...
birch aquarium living seas
Big changes are happening under the surface at Birch Aquarium. The aquarium has unveiled Living Seas, its biggest transformation since 1992, offering an immersive, hands-on...
Treehouse Sorrento Valley
Sorrento Valley just got a major upgrade with the opening of Treehouse, a modern all-day spot that’s part fast-casual restaurant, part artisan coffee bar, and...
6th & G Breakfast Co
6th & G Breakfast Co., the newest concept from Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, is now open in the heart of East Village—and it’s everything...
Upcoming Events
Jack Johnson performing live on the Jack Johnson SURFILMUSIC Tour
October 9, 2026
7:30 pm
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Jack Johnson is hitting the road again with his SURFILMUSIC Tour, and Chula Vista is one of the stops. With more than 25 million albums...
San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition
October 9, 2026
7:00 pm
  • Qualcomm Hall
Celebrate marine adventure with the San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition, presenting unique films from reefs and open waters around the globe.
LP and the Vinyl performing live at Hidden City Sounds
October 9, 2026
7:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
Hidden City Sounds is hosting LP And The Vinyl for an evening that blends genre-bending music with a community jazz jam, and it’s completely free....
Camarada
October 4, 2026
6:30 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Experience the SDMA Poetics of the Arrabal with breathtaking performances by the Camarada Tango Quartet and Tijuana's finest.
October 4, 2026
5:00 pm
Oceanside Museum of Art is teaming up with 24 Suns for a dinner experience unlike anything else on the calendar, inspired by artist David Adey’s...