Every year, San Diego transforms into a sun-soaked winter wonderland for the holiday season with its own distinctive twist on traditional festivities. From ice skating along the coastline to world-class attractions transforming into holiday spectacles, San Diego’s signature blend of year-round sunny temperatures and festive programming creates an inviting escape for both holiday cheer and […]
San Diego is a big winner again in prestigious Readers Choice Awards
It’s an elite repeat: San Diego has once again been honored as one of America’s Top 2 big cities in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The prestigious designation equals the best ranking San Diego has ever achieved in the much-watched survey, matching last year’s result. And it puts our city ahead of […]
10 Kid-friendly dining favorites in San Diego
After a full day of enjoying San Diego’s beaches and sunshine, the last thing you want to do is spend time searching for a place to eat that will satisfy the whole family. To help you plan out your awesome day (or week), here are 10 places to take the family for delicious bites, beverages […]
My Happy Place is… Petco Park with Padres Broadcaster Don Orsillo
It’s only fitting that Padres play-by-play commentator Don Orsillo is known these days as “Don Diego”: The Massachusetts native and former Boston Red Sox broadcaster has embraced his adopted hometown of San Diego with gusto, and Padres fans in turn have rolled out the brown-and-gold carpet for him. An accomplished cook (his kitchen alter ego […]
5 Free Ways to Move Around San Diego this Summer
What’s better than San Diego’s summer sunshine? Stretching your summer travel budget so you can see and do more by combining San Diego’s affordable and extensive public transportation network with these 5 free ways to get around. Free Ride Everywhere Downtown (FRED) Run Dates: Year Round Make your way throughout downtown San Diego with FRED San […]
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 […]
10 of San Diego’s Best Known and Unexpected Photo Spots
As a professional photographer living in San Diego, I’m often asked where my favorite photography spots can be found. I think it’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of beautiful, photogenic landscapes across San Diego. No matter what your skill level is in photography (or even if you just want to take some nice […]
Family Fun for Everyone to Enjoy Together – or Separately – in San Diego
Consistently ranked one of the top family destinations in America, San Diego boasts 70 miles of coastline, near-endless opportunities for outdoor fun, and vibrant cultural offerings for families to enjoy — either together or separately. Parents can relax at the spa, indulge in culinary delights or have some alone time while the kids create summer […]
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 […]