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Mix San Diego’s ample supply of sunshine with its proximity to the ocean, mountains, and the many canyons that run throughout the county, and it’s...
San Diego French Film Festival
Film lovers and Francophiles have plenty to look forward to as the San Diego French Film Festival returns, celebrating storytelling from across the French-speaking world....
Best bars san diego
San Diego has always had a reputation as a party town. That reputation undersells it. Yes, the Gaslamp does its thing on a Saturday night....
Downtown El Cajon -Cajon Cruise
If your Wednesday nights could use a little more chrome and a lot more community, Downtown El Cajon has you covered. Cajon Cruise – formerly...
Getting dressed up and hitting the hot spots can be fun, but sometimes you crave one of those perfect hole-in-the-wall bars that will happily accept...
new restaurants San Diego 2026
San Diego is having a year. 2026 is tracking toward 80+ restaurant and bar openings across the county – from nationally recognized names planting flags...
The Stage at Viva La Música
SeaWorld San Diego is turning up the volume this spring as Viva La Música returns with live concerts, cultural performances, and seriously good food. The...
Spring at Bear Big Bear Lake
If you’re craving a mountain escape without the winter crowds, spring in Big Bear delivers. With milder temperatures, fresh alpine air, and a full lineup...
Chef Eric Sakai New Executive Chef of Lodge at Torrey Pines
Few spots in San Diego carry the kind of culinary prestige that The Lodge at Torrey Pines has built over the years. So when a...
Growing Green Spaces 2026 Grant Program
San Diego Foundation is stepping up for Earth Month with a new grant program. It’s aimed at bringing more greenery to the neighborhoods across our...
“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain “Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women,...
San Diego wineries
With all the excitement surrounding craft breweries in San Diego, and our more famous vine-growing neighbors to the North and South, San Diego wineries rarely...
Pavilion Hotel in Catalina Island
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to plan a Catalina Island escape, this might be it. The Pavilion Hotel in Avalon has officially reopened...
Oceanside Frontwave Arena
Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena is shaping up to be one of the county’s most exciting destinations this spring and summer. From live boxing and indoor football...
La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest Annual Chamber Festival
La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of SummerFest, its annual chamber music festival. Running at The Conrad in La Jolla, this...
Smoothies at Juice Holler Wellness Cafe
There’s a fresh new addition to Coast Highway 101, and it’s already becoming a go-to stop for North County locals. Juice Holler has officially opened...
Easter Specials in San Diego
Whether you’re looking to get out for Easter brunch or want to take it easy by getting it to-go, San Diego’s restaurants have awesome specials...
Chef's Table at Herb & Wood
A decade of unforgettable meals calls for a proper celebration. This April, Herb & Wood marks its 10-year anniversary, honoring ten years of shaping San...
A tiny “settled” Red Octopus explores its surroundings.
San Diego is home to some remarkable firsts, and Birch Aquarium just added one more to the list. For what experts believe is the first...
David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition
San Diego has a way of quietly producing artists doing genuinely interesting things, and David Adey is one of them. This spring, Oceanside Museum of...
Kallie at Lions Tigers & Bears
April is National Animal Care Month, a time to recognize the expertise, compassion, and daily commitment it takes to properly care for animals. At Lions...
Ironside Fish & Oyster Chef Jason McLeod
San Diego’s seafood scene has a lot to celebrate right now. Ironside Fish & Oyster, the beloved Little Italy institution from CH Projects, is reopening...
things to do in san diego
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...
Upcoming Events
An Exciting Opening Night at the Sawdust Art Festival
June 26, 2026
11:00 am
One of Southern California’s most enduring creative traditions is marking a major milestone this summer. The Sawdust Art Festival turns 60 in 2026, and if...
DJ Quik
June 25, 2026
8:00 pm
  • The Observatory North Park
DJ Quik brings his live musicianship to The Observatory North Park. Discover his journey in hip-hop and G-funk music.
June 25, 2026
7:00 pm
  • San Diego Museum of Art
The Museum of Photographic Arts at the San Diego Museum of Art is hosting a special film screening of John Huston’s classic 1952 film Moulin...
bob dylan concert rady shell
June 21, 2026
6:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Bob Dylan is coming to San Diego – and with nearly six decades of music behind him, a Dylan concert is never just a concert....
Family enjoying Father's Day gondola cruise through the Coronado Cays
June 21, 2026
10:00 am
The Gondola Company has a better Father’s Day plan than anything you’ll find at the mall. A Venetian-style cruise through the scenic Coronado Cays, cold...