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Explore Barrio Logan’s Vibrant Outdoor Market

With year-round sunny weather and vibrant culture, San Diego is home to various outdoor artisan markets. These markets are a great way to explore different neighborhoods and support local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. San Diego’s most lively open-air markets can be found in the heart of the Barrio Logan, an artistic and culinary hub with […]

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10 Unique San Diego Tours Perfect for Gifting

As the gifting season approaches, you’re probably thinking about the perfect gifts to give and receive. One of the most unique gifts might not be a piece of jewelry or trendy hot item but a memorable experience. This year, give something to truly treasure and remember like fun San Diego tours. San Diego’s tour companies […]

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7 Ways to Celebrate San Diego Beer Week in 2020

San Diego Beer Week, November 6-15, is the annual celebration of an entire year of hard work and dedication among the county’s 150+ independent craft breweries. This year, San Diego’s beer industry faced immense challenges but never wavered in producing the exceptional craft beer San Diego is known for. Here are 7 ways to celebrate […]

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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 […]

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7 Ways to Experience Mission Bay After Dark

Mission Bay, San Diego’s water wonderland, offers plenty of awesome activities during the day. But the fun doesn’t stop when the sun sets. The 4,600-acre aquatic playground, the largest of its kind in the world, offers plenty of outdoor and exciting opportunities well into the night. Before visiting, please check with each point of interest […]

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Explore San Diego’s Hispanic Culture at these Latinx Owned Businesses

San Diego’s proximity to Mexico and rich Hispanic heritage have helped shape its vibrant identity. Latinx influences can be discovered through the region’s colorful neighborhoods and savored in its culinary scene. That’s why San Diego proudly celebrates the important contributions from its Latinx community, not just during Hispanic Heritage Month but every day as well. […]

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7 Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Mission Valley and Old Town

Mission Valley and neighboring Old Town San Diego, centrally located in the heart of San Diego, offer a variety of year-round outdoor activities. Here are 7 “must dos” in Mission Valley and Old Town, from hiking, biking and golf to discovering San Diego’s rich early California history to shopping for the perfect gift or souvenir. […]

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Supporting Black-Owned San Diego Businesses

While official records record Nathaniel Harrison as the city’s first Black resident in 1848, the origins of San Diego’s Black community can be traced back more than 500 years to city’s early Spanish and Mexican periods. Over generations, the Black community helped shape the city’s culinary, artistic and entrepreneurial spirit and continues to do so […]

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Shop Face Masks with San Diego Style

As communities across the globe continue to practice social distancing, protective face masks are highly recommended. And in some cases, required as a measure to take when out in public. But in addition to being practical, face masks can also be a fun and fashionable way to spread some sunshine, support small businesses or raise […]

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