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 […]
8 New things to do when You Go Beyond Comic-Con in San Diego
San Diego Comic-Con International is an exhilarating explosion of cool happenings, amazing sights and happy surprises. Which means it’s a whole lot like San Diego itself. And as the Con returns to town for its first full edition since 2019, San Diego is bursting with brand-new things to see and do. So if you’re headed […]
World Beer Cup-winning Brews Make San Diego the Ultimate Beer Run
It’s always possible that some remote world, orbiting a faraway star twelve galaxies over from our own, hosts a craft-beer scene that surpasses San Diego’s. (Implausible, but possible.) On this planet, though, San Diego reigns supreme. But don’t just take our word for it! The results of the 2022 World Beer Cup — the biggest and […]
Your Guide to San Diego’s Famous ‘Top Gun’ Sites
It’s only taken three decades, but “Top Gun: Maverick” – the sequel to that ‘80s movie megahit “Top Gun” — finally hits theaters on May 27. And if you’re a fan of the franchise and its deep San Diego links, you’ll feel a need to speed to these local sites that loom large in the […]
Why You Should Stay and Play Near Tripadvisor’s Best Beaches – La Jolla Cove and Coronado Beach
La Jolla Cove and Coronado Beach are two very different seaside experiences: The first is a golden crescent set into dramatic sandstone bluffs, the second a sweeping expanse of sand that literally glitters with flecks of the mineral mica. But one thing they have in common: Both are perennial picks for Tripadvisor’s Best Beaches Awards […]
Comic-Con Special Edition: 5 Reasons You Don’t Want to Miss It
Here’s why the Comic-Con Special Edition holiday-weekend celebration has pop-culture fans giving big thanks. 1. The Masquerade Get ready to celebrate “costuming in the popular arts and the spirit of creativity of our attendees” (as Comic-Con organizers have it) with one of the splashiest events of Comic-Con Special Edition: the Masquerade Costume Competition at 8 […]
7 Ways to Pitch in on Your Next San Diego Trip
In this season of gratitude and giving, the thoughts of many travelers and locals turn to how they can engage with the destinations they love in an even more meaningful way. Whether you live in San Diego or just have made it a go-to vacation spot, getting involved with a community project — even for […]