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Dining Out For Life San Diego 2026
There are plenty of good reasons to eat out on any given day. But once a year, dining out means something a little more –...
Mister A rooftop bar with an airplane passing by in the horizon
San Diego was built for rooftop bars. The weather is right almost every night of the year, the coastline and skyline give you something to...
JFGM April Programming
Spring is in full swing at the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum in Balboa Park, and the April lineup is filled with inspiring ways to...
Sophie Ancel Voyages Feutrés Wool Art
There’s an art exhibition coming to Alliance Française San Diego that’s genuinely worth clearing your calendar for. French-American artist Sophie Ancel is bringing her needle-felted...
Kate Tova exhibition at OMA
If the pace of modern life has left you feeling stretched thin, Kate Tova’s latest exhibition might be exactly the kind of experience you need...
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...
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...
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...
Upcoming Events
Billy Currington
October 2, 2026
5:30 pm
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
Discover the magic of country music at the Billy Currington and Dylan Scott concert on a Friday night in Del Mar this October.
Confetti flying at the Orchids & Onions awarding ceremony
October 2, 2026
5:30 pm
SDAF is throwing a golden anniversary celebration with the 50th edition of Orchids & Onions, honoring 50 years of celebrating the best of San Diego’s...
Top of the Hyatt
October 2, 2026
5:00 pm
  • Manchester Grand Hyatt
Discover the enchanting atmosphere of Masquerade After Dark at the Top of the Hyatt, featuring cocktails and sushi with a twist.
La Mesa Oktoberfest
October 2, 2026
4:00 pm
  • La Mesa Village
Join the fun at La Mesa Oktoberfest! Enjoy live entertainment, games, and great food in San Diego's biggest German celebration.
Shark Snorkeling Birch Aquarium
September 30, 2026
8:00 am
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Get ready for shark snorkels at Birch Aquarium and enjoy a memorable snorkeling adventure with docile Leopard Sharks.