From much-buzzed new guests at the San Diego Zoo to great deals and hot happenings at local attractions and more, fall fun is in full swing in San Diego. Here’s a look at some of the top events, openings and activities around the San Diego region this autumn: Attractions and events Pandas make an encore […]
Great food is brewing on San Diego’s craft-beer scene
As craft beer has boomed in San Diego, and local brewers have become celebrated around the world, the thirst for brewery amenities here has expanded, too. Thanks to local pioneers who brought craft beer out of the industrial park and into the mainstream, today’s craft fans crave a heightened experience. And beyond high-quality beer and […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in San Diego with BluLite Bonfires
A revelation about environmental stewardship kindled the creation of BluLite Bonfires, a San Diego company that curates bonfire experiences in the city’s beautiful beach areas. Instead of using wood to fuel the company’s events, founders Rey Contreras and Doch Ramirez have turned to relying on cleaner-burning propane with its signature blue flame (hence the company’s […]
San Diego’s Top Neighborhood Nightlife Hotspots
While San Diego might be best-known for its miles of beaches and crispy fish tacos, the region’s vibrant nightlife scene runs the gamut from chic nightclubs to laid-back dive bars. Downtown takes center stage when it comes to nightlife, but don’t be fooled: Good times after dark can be found in almost every pocket of […]
Celebrating Disability Pride Month in San Diego with Access Trax and Pop Up Picnic Co
Kelly Twichel and Lauren Kimmons are two accomplished San Diego entrepreneurs with a deep love for this region and an abiding desire to help visitors enjoy everything the city has to offer. They have something else in common as well: The pair’s respective companies, Access Trax and Pop Up Picnic Co., were both part of the San Diego […]
More than 20 can’t miss San Diego milestone celebrations in summer 2024
More than 20 San Diego icons, including family attractions, award-winning dining gems, prestigious arts and culture institutions, historic facilities, popular events and parades are planning spirited anniversary festivities. San Diego institutions, attractions, and events commemorating major milestones this year, ranging from 5 years to 150 years of operation, include: Fifth Anniversaries San Diego Seals Lacrosse […]
Celebrate Pride Month with the Best Baja Specialties at Ortega’s, a Mexican Bistro in Hillcrest
From patrolling San Diego’s streets as a onetime cop to bestowing the eats that keep customers flocking back to his Hillcrest restaurant, John Haugland has had quite the career journey. And those who frequent Ortega’s, A Mexican Bistro, for the place’s singular Baja specialties are glad he made the trip. So is Haugland, who treasures […]
Celebrating Asian-Pacific Heritage: A Taste of Culture with Cristian Liang
Cristian Liang is a San Diego restaurant owner who embodies the cultural richness of our region. He’s an Asian-American entrepreneur who was born across the border in Baja California and now co-owns a trio of popular pan-Asian eateries in San Diego: Common Theory Public House, Realm of the 52 Remedies and Woomiok. To mark Asian […]
Mya’s Catering Company is a Successful Woman Owned Business in San Diego
A love for family and San Diego is baked into every bite at Mya’s Catering Co., a small business that’s beginning to make a big splash around the region. Founder and San Diego native Amaya Ford-Marrs draws inspiration for her delectable cookies and other confections from family tradition and the embrace of a caring community. […]
Kebab Craft a thriving Black-owned business in San Diego
With its menu of fresh and delicious Mediterranean specialties, Kebab Craft – a member of the SDTA’s 2023-24 Tourism Accelerator class — has made a major splash at San Diego’s Liberty Public Market. As Black History Month unfolds, we chatted with co-founder (and San Diego native) Shannon Salhany about the inspirations behind the business, where she […]