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People underestimate San Diego. They come for the Zoo, hit a beach, eat fish tacos near the waterfront, and leave thinking they’ve seen it. Then...
Sonoma gets undersold because Napa takes all the headlines. That’s actually why you should go. The wine is world-class – arguably better for certain varietals...
best bars restaurants near Petco Park - Bubs
San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...
The Music Company Studio Production
San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...
Rigoletto on Stage at San Diego Opera
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...
April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...
San Diego has better restaurants than people give it credit for. Ask most food writers to rank the top dining cities in the US and...
Roller Skating at Ringer's Roller Rink
San Diego’s favorite roller rink is expanding, and its next stop is one of the most scenic spots in the city. Ringer’s Roller Rink –...
Top Gun House
San Diego’s beloved gelato brand An’s is a two-time winner of USA Today’s 10Best “Best Ice Cream Shop in America.” Now it is bringing its...
Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog Exhibit at Birch
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is opening Imagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog, an immersive installation that transports you to a fictional California mountainside to explore the...
Estancia La Jolla’s Tea in the Garden
If the Garden Party left you wanting more florals and fancy attire, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is keeping the magic going. The Tea...
Haven Pizzeria Dining Room
Kensington has long had a soft spot for The Haven Pizzeria, and it’s easy to see why. Thirteen-plus years on Adams Avenue and a warm...
Carlsbad Wine Bar and Bistro
Carlsbad Village has a new reason to linger, and it starts at Cbar on State Street. The cozy coastal wine bar and bistro has just...
Same Same But Different SUBmerged
Same Same But Different is bringing the festival energy back to Spin Nightclub with the return of SUBmerged, its underwater-themed bass series leading up to...
Easy San Diego road trips that should be put on your calendar.
It’s time to make some fun spring plans, and a road trip may be just the ticket! Lucky for us, there is no shortage of...
Matt and Ben Actresses Maya Sofia Enciso and Alejandra Villanueva
If you’ve ever been a fan of Good Will Hunting – or Mindy Kaling, or just really good theatre – this one’s for you. New...
James and Hubbell Bert Hubbell
There are art exhibitions, and then there are exhibitions that feel like uncovering something that was never meant to stay hidden. Brothers in Arts: James...
Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado has earned a major global nod, landing on TIME’s 2026 list of the World’s Greatest Places. The annual list highlights 100 extraordinary...
Marisi in La Jolla new executive chef Kaitlyn Smith
La Jolla’s Marisi has a new face leading the kitchen, and it’s a name worth knowing. The Italian hearth-driven restaurant has appointed Kaitlyn Smith as...
Emmet Cohen
If live jazz is your kind of night out, La Jolla Music Society’s Jazz Mini Festival is bringing an incredible lineup to town – all...
SONO Modern Italian Restaurant
North Park has a new dinner destination, and it comes from a pair of familiar faces. Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano – the husband-and-wife team...
espresso martini San Diego
The espresso martini had a moment – and then it kept having one. What started as a 1980s London creation and briefly became the butt...
The Deck Baseball Opening Day
Let’s gooooooo Padres fans – Opening Day is Thursday, March 26! Whether you’re looking for a spot to pregame, a place with plenty of TVs, or the...
Viewpoint Brewing Co one of the best San Diego breweries.
With over 150 breweries scattered throughout San Diego County, deciding where to pop in for a fresh beer on tap can be overwhelming, especially if...
Upcoming Events
Harvest for Heroes community fundraiser at Fox Point Farms
May 31, 2026
11:00 am
Shelter to Soldier is teaming up with Fox Point Farms and Dija Mara for Harvest for Heroes, a community fundraising event in Encinitas that brings...
Incubator Lab: The making, magnified
May 29, 2026
7:30 pm
  • Liberty Station
If you’ve spent any time in San Diego’s arts scene, you’ve probably heard of The Rosin Box Project – and if you haven’t, this is...
North City Dancing in the Streets
May 29, 2026
6:00 pm
  • North City
San Marcos has a street party going on, and you’re invited. North City’s “Dancing in the Street” series is back with a full summer lineup...
Catalina Wine Mixer
May 29, 2026
5:00 pm
If you’ve ever wanted to spend a weekend on a stunning island with great wine, live music, and a serious good-time vibe, this is it....
The Blank Table
May 28, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Secret Location
The Blank Table doesn’t do things the conventional way. There’s no fixed address on the invite, no menu posted in advance, and no way to...