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Meet the Globetrotters and Expats Shaping San Diego

We asked 20 travel-savvy locals to give us a much-needed outside perspective on the city and, well, on us

August 6, 2018

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The Best of San Diego 2018

We crown 103 winners in food, shopping, fitness, kids’ activities, and more

July 30, 2018

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San Diego Health 2018

Your annual dose of San Diego County Medical Society doctors, plus the healing powers of music, and more

July 2, 2018

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The Pet Lover's Guide to San Diego

Living your best San Diego life with your pet by your side just got easier

June 22, 2018

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4 San Diego Chefs' Guide to Entertaining

Buzzy local chefs give us the scoop on hosting the ultimate dinner party, plus recipes for their impress-the-guests dishes

May 29, 2018

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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2018

Dig into the 260 winners defining San Diego’s food scene in 2018

May 21, 2018

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The Coolest Things Happening in San Diego Beer Right Now

A dive into the new, notable, and lesser-known in our city’s beer scene

April 24, 2018

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Your 2018 San Diego Summer Bucket List

Here’s our insider’s guide for Memorial Day through Labor Day

April 20, 2018

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The Best of North County 2018

Our annual list of what we’re loving above the 56, from bites and brews to shopping, wellness, and arts and kids’ activities galore

March 27, 2018

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16 Great Places to Go Camping in Southern California and Baja

We’ve rounded up sites with the best ocean views, mountain peaks, and desert landscapes

March 23, 2018

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8 San Diegans Take us Inside Their Favorite Spaces

Remarkable locals let us into their personal sanctuaries, from a painter's secret garden to a luxe, party-ready speakeasy

February 28, 2018

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31 Best Places to Live in San Diego

Five local homeowners share their advice, tips, and tricks on how they sealed the deal

February 23, 2018

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Weekend Getaways: 23 Reasons to Get out of Town

Some of the best beaches, wine regions, and natural landscapes are just a short drive or plane ride away from San Diego

January 30, 2018

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Green Rush: Inside San Diego's Emerging Cannabis Industry

Marijuana's legal. How did it go from evil death drug to medical miracle and billion-dollar industry?

January 26, 2018

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15 Coolest Jobs in San Diego and How to Get Them

We asked 15 San Diego professionals with the coolest jobs in town how they landed their gigs—and how we could steal them

January 2, 2018

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Inside San Diego's Big Farmers' Market Boom

The story of how a humble movement turned into a citywide ritual

December 22, 2017

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Holiday Gift Guide 2017

70 local gifts to consider for him, for the kids, the pets, and others this season

November 29, 2017

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Your Guide to San Diego's Best Happy Hours

Here's where to throw back a cold one while the sun's still out

November 22, 2017

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A Tribute to the Military

In time for Veteran's Day, we're putting a face to this heroic community.

October 31, 2017

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The Ultimate Guide to International Cuisine in San Diego

93 places to eat around the world without leaving San Diego

October 27, 2017

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47 Outdoor Dining Spots to Try in San Diego

From ocean views, rooftops, and garden patios to simple sidewalk people-watching, we’ve rounded up the city's best outdoor dining spots

September 22, 2017

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San Diego's Top Doctors 2017

Our annual list of 756 physicians in 77 specialties, with a feature on Dr. Alan Shahtaji’s World Cup–worthy sports medicine practice and more.

September 22, 2017

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Fall Fashion 2017: 6 Ways to Wear Red

This season, we're seeing red—and crimson, garnet, and ruby

August 29, 2017

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4 San Diego Women Who Are the Definition of Badass

They've defied cancer, male-dominated career paths, North Pole temperatures, and more to achieve total badassery

August 25, 2017

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San Diego Fall Arts Preview 2017-2018

From a George Balanchine ballet to a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, we've rounded up all the must-see shows and events starting this fall.

August 25, 2017

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The Oceanside Revolution

The North County city has gone from an all-but annexed coastal town by Camp Pendelton to a thriving bed of culinary and artistic success.

August 3, 2017

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The Best of San Diego 2017

Tacos, pasta, cocktails, spa treatments, and cool craft workshops—we’ve got 99 of the top picks in food, drink, fitness, beauty, and more

July 28, 2017

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The Best of Tijuana 2017

The need-to-know places, people, and experiences across the border

July 28, 2017

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Confessions of the Un-Diegans

Not every San Diegan loves fish tacos and the beach. Can't believe it? Meet the locals who go against the grain.

June 27, 2017

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The Ultimate San Diego Summer Guide 2017

Take this season to the next level with our annual roundup of the top beach barbecues, pool parties, concerts, outdoor movies, and more

June 23, 2017

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The Man Behind San Diego's $26 Billion Company

Will Illumina's new hotshot CEO be able to lead the San Diego genomics giant into the complex world of clinical care?

June 1, 2017

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This UCSD Professor Is Using Science to Make Cheese Taste Better

Assistant professor Rachel Dutton is elevating cheese in the unlikeliest of places—a science lab

May 31, 2017

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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2017

The top tacos, chicken wings, seafood, burgers, kid-friendly eateries, breweries, and more

May 26, 2017

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The New Downtown: A Guide to San Diego's Most Happening Neighborhood

We're delving into the new restaurants, cultural events, and businesses that are making downtown a destination

April 24, 2017

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San Diego's Best Boutique Fitness 2017

We've sweated through the top yoga, barre, Pilates, and boot camp classes, and are rounding up our favorites

April 21, 2017

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Your 2017 Guide to San Diego's Best Craft Beer

The best new breweries, a staff taste-test, the beer pros' go-to drinks, and the stories behind beer can designs

April 21, 2017

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The Best of North County 2017

We scouted the greatest, buzzworthiest things to do, see, sip, and taste north of the 56

March 24, 2017

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89 Things to Do With Your Kids in San Diego

Camps, classes, and activities for San Diego’s youngest—and perhaps busiest—residents

March 24, 2017

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2017 Top Lawyers in San Diego

We invited Martindale-Hubbell to share its list of local lawyers who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence.

March 7, 2017

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22 Reasons Why San Diego Is Better Than LA

Here's how our city kicks the City of Angels' sorry (surgically enhanced) butt

February 24, 2017

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San Diego's Best Neighborhoods 2017

Hot neighborhoods, easy commutes, new parks, and more for 2017

February 24, 2017

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103 Dishes to Eat in San Diego before You Die

Here's Made, our little black book of San Diego's best food

January 27, 2017

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24 Reasons to Love San Diego Right Now

We have extreme sailing, cross-cultural markets, maker space labs, plus 21 more reasons we’re so ridiculously happy to live here.

January 27, 2017

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The Dog Lover's Guide to San Diego

Here are 52 ways to experience San Diego with your four-legged friend

December 23, 2016

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17 Big Ideas for 2017

From blue technology to workforce housing to social innovation, San Diego surpasses major hubs around the country

December 23, 2016

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San Diego Schools Get Creative about Physical Activity

How teachers and administrators are improving students' ability to focus by first getting the wiggles out

December 23, 2016

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67 San Diego Holiday Traditions You Don't Want to Miss

'Tis the season for fa-la-la fun in San Diego

November 28, 2016

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How to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays

From holiday tables to festive fireplaces—here's how to deck the halls like a pro

November 28, 2016

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25 Holiday Getaway Ideas for Every Climate

Our favorite travel destinations for escaping the cold—or embracing it

November 28, 2016

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Vintage San Diego: How Our City Has Changed Since 1876

Before bottleneck traffic and the modern housing crisis, San Diego was a swath of undeveloped land, horse-drawn carriages, and dairy farms

October 28, 2016

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Best of Baja 2016

46 ways to relax, dine, drink, and play the Mexico way

October 28, 2016

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Holiday Gift Guide 2016

A curated list of our favorite local finds

October 28, 2016

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Top Doctors 2016: Innovation in Health and Medicine

Our annual feature of 700 physicians in 76 specialties

September 23, 2016

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The Ultimate San Diego Wine Guide

Move over, beer, there's a new craft in town

September 23, 2016

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Fall Fashion 2016: Into the Wild

Fall in love with the season's Victorian details, dark florals, deep reds, fur, and more

August 23, 2016

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27 Secret San Diego Spots

From hidden caves to dead bodies beneath a public park, here's our third annual guide to all things hidden and hush-hush

August 23, 2016

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Arts Preview 2016-2017

The city's best performances, shows, exhibits, and more. Let the fat lady sing!

August 23, 2016

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Women of San Diego: What We Know Now

7 successful local women reflect on the moments that made the difference in their career and lives

August 23, 2016

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Two Local Sailors Get over a Crash in Order to Compete in Rio

Coronado's Paris Henken and her partner, Helena Scutt, set sail toward the Olympics

July 26, 2016

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How Surfing (Finally) Made It into the Olympics

After 22 years, the sport has secured its place in the 2020 games in Tokyo

July 26, 2016

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Who Needs a Tutor in First Grade?

What happens when Common Core gets in the way of learning

July 25, 2016

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Best of San Diego 2016

Our annual and completely subjective guide to SD’s best

July 25, 2016

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San Diego Summer Guide 2016

A curated list of 42 ways to soak up the season

June 24, 2016

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25+ Ways to Upgrade Your Weekend

Get the most out of your 48 office-free hours!

June 24, 2016

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Summer Alfresco: Three Ways to Take the Party Outside

Whether you’re throwing a pool party or intimate backyard bash, we’ve consulted San Diego design pros for their top tips and tricks

June 24, 2016

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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2016

From barbecue to vegan options, there’s a bit of manna for everyone in this year’s list of the city’s best

May 27, 2016

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54 Summer Travel Ideas

Get out of town!

May 27, 2016

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San Diego's Best Beer 2016

In the past year, San Diego added nearly two dozen new breweries, bringing its current total to a whopping 121

April 22, 2016

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San Diego’s Coolest Companies

If a job is essential, let’s make it enjoyable. Welcome to working in the 21st century

April 22, 2016

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A Day in the Life of Ballerina Ariana Gonzalez

The City Ballet dancer takes the stage as the female lead in Romeo and Juliet

April 22, 2016

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Get Outside: 15 Outdoor Challenges

Take your workouts to new heights and lengths with our list of San Diego’s best hikes, bike paths, and swims

March 25, 2016

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The Best of North County 2016

There’s never been a better time to experience NoCo’s charms

March 25, 2016

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2016 Top Lawyers in San Diego

A list of local lawyers who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence

February 26, 2016

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Spring Fashion 2016: The New Romantics

Who says romance is dead? This spring, fashion goes soft, subtle, and ultrafeminine.

February 26, 2016

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San Diego's Next Hot Neighborhoods

Where everyone will be living in 2016

February 26, 2016

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Cocktails Are Fun Again!

The craft cocktail movement’s backlash against their formerly dour selves

February 26, 2016

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San Diego's Best Breakfast

Whether you lean savory or sweet, light or indulgent, boozy or caffeinated, there’s an a.m. meal for every taste. It’s time to rise and dine!

January 22, 2016

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68 Great Date Ideas

Upgrade your evening plans with these ideas for where to take your partner and what to do when you get there

January 22, 2016

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Reasons to Love San Diego Right Now

Our fifth annual feel-good, intentionally boastful list of all things SD

January 22, 2016

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The Ultimate San Diego Bucket List

Whether you’re a native or a newcomer, we’ve got 50 things every San Diegan must do. Now, get started!

December 23, 2015

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