Big news about a small-scale salute to our city: Miniland San Diego! is now officially open at LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad! The meticulously crafted mini-city, a year and a half in the making, is the latest addition to LEGOLAND’s Miniland USA, a collection of worldwide scenic highlights rendered in LEGO bricks. And it’s chockablock with […]
Small Wonders: 10 of San Diego’s Real-life Mini Marvels
As LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad celebrates the opening of its first-ever miniature version of San Diego — part of the park’s signature MINILAND USA exhibit — this is the perfect time to tout some real-life mini marvels around the region. So let’s get small. And remember: It’s cool to be minuscule. Little Penguins and Littler […]
Sensational Seating: 7 of San Diego’s Best Benches With a View
From the beaches to the backcountry, so many of the views around San Diego are so enthralling that you just want to sit and savor them for a good long while. Luckily, the region hosts a legion of perfectly perched benches for you to settle in and enjoy the scenery. Here’s our roundup of San […]
Coronado Beach and La Jolla Cove rank among the Top 10 beaches in the nation on prestigious Tripadvisor list
Just when you thought the prospect of enjoying San Diego’s beaches couldn’t get any more appealing, two of them have once again landed on Tripadvisor’s annual list of the best beaches in the United States – and this time they’re both in the Top 10. Tripadvisor’s coveted Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards program […]
Globally renowned chef Perfecte Rocher sees more big things ahead for San Diego’s rising restaurant scene
As a young man coming of age on Spain’s eastern seacoast, Perfecte Rocher was convinced that punk rock would be his life’s calling. Instead, the kitchens of some of the world’s top restaurants became his stage, where he set superlative cooking to the tune of his own maverick sensibilities. Now, Rocher has been hired for […]
Museums After Dark: 10 Ways to Explore San Diego’s Coolest Culture at Night
San Diego museums offer an inviting array of nighttime programs, concerts, events, films, exhibitions and more, from Liberty Station to Balboa Park, La Jolla, Old Town and Carlsbad. Here’s a look: Birch Aquarium at Scripps Expect live music, glowing drinks and a new look at the mysteries of the ocean during this monthly 21+ event on […]
Black History Month Celebrations and Events in San Diego
From the pioneer days of the early 1800s to San Diego’s 21st-century identity as a thriving, world-class city, the region’s Black community has been a prominent and ever-vibrant part of the region’s culture, commerce and so much more. As we celebrate Black History Month in February, here’s a look at some of the local events […]
San Diego is waiting for you with 23 new things to see and do in ’23
The new year is here — and so are scads of new happenings, openings and exciting sights to see all around San Diego. From great restaurants to gorgeous hotels to new developments at our world-class attractions, there’s plenty to catch up on here — and no time like now to start checking off all these […]
Dining Dynamos: 10 Category-Topping San Diego Restaurants
When you think of San Diego, what pops to mind first — our beautiful beaches, our thriving cultural scene, our general abundance of bright people and ideas? All of those are great candidates — but here’s another one: Our vibrant dining scene. San Diego is fast becoming a major player in the restaurant world: Witness the […]
October is tops for kids in San Diego — here’s what to see and do for free
If you’re a kid visiting San Diego, October totally rocks – and not just because the month is topped off with the sweet satisfactions of trick-or-treating. October is also a time when the sun still shines brightly on San Diego’s beaches, and the summer crowds give way to wide-open spaces at parks, gardens, picnic spots […]