My wife, Charisma, and I recently moved to Los Angeles chasing opportunity. We quickly fell in love with SoCal and, all of a sudden, we found ourselves planning a life and future here. We come from a quiet, suburban town, however, so L.A. oftentimes is overwhelming; not quite our vision for a forever home. We’ve […]
My Happy Place is…The San Diego Coastline
The mission of Ocean Connectors is to educate, inspire and connect underserved youth with Pacific Ocean coastal communities. As executive director, Janaira Quigley helps lead the vision. A primary goal: Cultivate a future generation of passionate, globally-aware, and empowered coastal residents who take active steps to enjoy and protect ocean health. How do you start […]
My Happy Place is…La Jolla with Bianca Beale
Bianca Beale knows lots of details about the region. She owns So Diego, a tour and experience planning company operating all over the county. Her happy place is La Jolla. One of the most desirable neighborhoods in San Diego, La Jolla is rich in culture and history. Beale says both locals and visitors can benefit […]
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 […]
What’s New and Notable for San Diego’s Winter Holidays in 2022
This Winter Holiday season, explore all the new and notable things happening in San Diego, from restaurant and museum openings to “prehistoric” events and historic recognitions. Events A Very Furry Christmas When: Thru Jan. 8, 2023A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place San Diego is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. […]
7 Spots to Sip Hard Booch in San Diego
San Diego is boochin’ with locally brewed, boozy kombucha! The world of ‘hard’ kombucha may just be getting started, but this community of better-for-you brews is thriving in San Diego. Hard kombucha is a fermented alcoholic beverage made with tea, probiotics, yeast and, of course, love, to mitigate hangovers and keep the good vibes going. […]
10 Secret Bars and Speakeasies to Discover in San Diego
Shhhhh! Keep your voice down, climb through a secret entrance, and find a hidden world of dim lighting, tiki drinks and old-timey cocktail names (and customs). Getting to these secret bars (or bars-within-bars) is half the fun. The other half is sharing a hush-hush experience with the few others there to enjoy it. Realm of […]
San Diego’s Top Holiday Sips, Shops and Skates You Don’t Want to Miss
Trade the pine trees for some palm trees this winter at these seasonal holiday pop-ups. Whether it’s getting in the spirit with some holiday-themed cocktails, dusting off your skates and hitting an oceanfront ice rink, or wandering around a magical holiday market, San Diego offers a festive getaway unlike any other. Looking for enchanting ways […]
Seven Ways to Savor San Diego’s Beer, Wine and Food Bounty
There’s a whole lot of excitement bubbling up across San Diego’s beer, wine and dining scene. And it all comes to a head in November, with two big events creating a critical mass of fantastic food and libations: San Diego Beer Week followed by San Diego Bay Wine+Food Festival. San Diego’s award-winning brewers have made […]
Make a Day of the Dead Altar With these San Diego Items
Every year on November 1-2, Mexico celebrates Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), an ode to death through food, music and altars. This tradition originated as an Aztec ritual several thousand years ago. The festivity acknowledges death as an inevitable part of life. Mexicans believe the gateway between life and Mictlán (the underworld) dissolves […]