Article Archive

Q&A: Imperfect Produce, the "Ugly" Fruit and Vegetable Service

How this business is helping save 30 million pounds of food that would otherwise end up in landfills

November 8, 2018

Celebrating Women: A Q&A with The New Children's Museum CEO Judy Forrester

Forrester talks about rising from humble beginnings, taking on daunting jobs, and identifying how to move the needle

November 8, 2018

Letter from the Editor: Life of Pie

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the November issue of San Diego Magazine

November 7, 2018

73 Must-Try Desserts in San Diego

’Tis the season for cakes, cookies, pastries, pies, profiteroles, and other sweet treats—just don’t tell your dentist to send us the bill

November 6, 2018

98 Degrees Heads to Balboa Theatre 'This Christmas'

Jeff Timmons chats about how 20 years later, the boy band plays on—even in San Diego this month

November 2, 2018

The Old Globe Stages a Clint Black Christmas

In time for the holidays, the theater debuts Looking for Christmas, based on the music of the iconic country crooner

October 30, 2018

A Family Afar: Palm Springs Then and Now

Our travelling dad learns how to redefine fun for the whole family in a city he loved before kids

October 17, 2018

On the Job with Hockey Player Jordan Samuels-Thomas

The former Gulls player takes a shot at mentoring San Diego youth on the ice

October 4, 2018

Julie Darling Named 'San Diego Magazine' Woman of the Year

Plus four other women are recognized at the 13th annual Celebrating Women event

September 27, 2018

San Diego's Top Doctors 2018

Our annual list of 717 physicians in 88 specialties, plus five physicians open up about the emotional burdens of their fields

September 27, 2018

Rob Lowe Shares Personal Stories at Balboa Theatre

The actor talks The West Wing, secrets to a happy marriage, and his upcoming one-man show, Stories I Only Tell My Friends

September 26, 2018

'San Diego Magazine' turns 70 Years Old

We toast to our birthday with a look back at our favorite covers through the decades

September 25, 2018

On the Job: Meet the Crossing Guard

Moray “Mr. Mo” Black pulls out all the stops to keep kids safe and brighten their day

September 12, 2018

Celebrating Women: Meet San Diego State University's First Female President

Adela de la Torre on how she rose to the top and her vision for the school’s (possible) expansion

September 6, 2018

2018-2019 San Diego Arts Preview

54 plays, concerts, ballets, and exhibits you need to see this upcoming season, and more

September 3, 2018

Neil deGrasse Tyson on Ice Fishing in Space—and Coming to San Diego

The prolific scientist brings his touring show An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies to Civic Theatre

August 29, 2018

Letter from the Editor: Changing Policy While Changing Diapers

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the September issue of San Diego Magazine

August 28, 2018

What San Diego Women Want

53 working women share their compelling stories on navigating pay equity, the baby penalty, #MeToo, and more

August 28, 2018

Just Launched: Our Insiders Club

For members only…New perks, insider info and access to the editors

August 21, 2018

Mara Altman Takes on the Female Body in Her Latest Book

The local author digs deep into PMS, pubic hair, and more in her latest nonfiction, Gross Anatomy

August 13, 2018

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

Celebrating Women: A Q&A With Oberon Fuels' Dr. Rebecca Boudreaux

The biofuel company president talks changing paths, the importance of mentors, and the thrill of working in early-stage companies

August 1, 2018

Letter from the Editor: The World at Our Fingertips

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the August issue of San Diego Magazine

July 31, 2018

The Best of San Diego 2018

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

July 30, 2018

A Family Afar: The Benefits of Staying Close to Home

Our travel blogger dad celebrates a family milestone with a staycation—and realizes you don't have to journey far to reap the benefits of travel

July 16, 2018

Eight-Year-Old Connor Szczechowicz Has Sights Set on the PGA

The junior golfer from Chula Vista is on the fast track to earning his place among history’s most legendary golfers

July 11, 2018

Celebrating Women: A Q&A With Chula Vista's Lynnette Tessitore

As cultural arts manager for the city of Chula Vista, Tessitore knows how to balance career, motherhood, and sitting on four committees

July 4, 2018

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

Saying Goodbye to Cervantes Magaña

San Diego’s craft cocktail scene mourns the loss of an all-star

June 26, 2018

Letter from the Editor: San Diego Is for Animal Lovers

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the July issue of San Diego Magazine

June 22, 2018

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

Meet the Tastemaker: John Resnick

The owner of Carlsbad's Campfire restaurant shares his must-have items

June 18, 2018

Celebrating Women: A Q&A With Broadway/San Diego's Vanessa Davis

The new general manager of Broadway/San Diego on the power of speaking out and what theater can do for young people

June 6, 2018

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

Letter from the Editor: All About That (Sea) Bass

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the June issue of San Diego Magazine

May 22, 2018

San Diego's Best Restaurants 2018

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

May 21, 2018

Meet the Players of San Diego's New Rugby Team

7 Legion players on their favorite things about San Diego, and why rugby is better than football

May 21, 2018

Vote Now for Your Orangetheory Winner!

Winners will be announced at our Sweat event on May 12

May 7, 2018

On the Job: Meet Beekeeper Hilary Kearney

The gal behind Girl Next Door Honey gets down to bees-ness

May 7, 2018

Celebrating Women: Kimberly Herrell

As the president of Carlsbad-based private jet operator Schubach Aviation, Herrell juggles jet-setters and motherhood

April 27, 2018

Major League Rugby has Arrived in San Diego

Meet your new home team, the Legion

April 26, 2018

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

Your 2018 San Diego Summer Bucket List

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

April 20, 2018

Letter from the Editor: Is It Summer Yet?

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the May issue of San Diego Magazine

April 20, 2018

Shop Like a Tastemaker with Sarah Grossman

The creative force behind the San Diego Museum of Art's annual Art Alive event shares her favorite things

April 19, 2018

'Wild' Author Cheryl Strayed Comes to San Diego

The author, hiker, and activist will speak at the Center for Community Solutions' fundraiser on April 6

April 2, 2018

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

Letter from the Editor: We Should All Be Campers

Editor in Chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the April issue of San Diego Magazine

March 23, 2018

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

'Literary Badass' Luis Alberto Urrea on His New Cross-Cultural Book

The San Diego-raised novelist draws from his own history for The House of Broken Angels

March 7, 2018

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

On the Job: What's It like Being the Starting Catcher for San Diego Padres?

Austin Hedges has been preparing for his MLB gig since his tee-ball days

February 26, 2018

Letter from the Editor: Right at Home in San Diego

Senior editor Archana Ram dishes on the March issue of San Diego Magazine

February 23, 2018

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

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Shows Off His Storytelling Skills at PLNU

The athlete turned author will share stories from on and off the court during this month’s Writer’s Symposium by the Sea

February 13, 2018

Celebrating Women: Joyce Glazer

The San Diego Magazine columnist and publication director of the Charitable Giving Guide leaves a sterling legacy

February 8, 2018

Shop Like a Tastemaker with Chrissy Powers

The therapist slash blogger shares her favorite things

February 2, 2018

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

Letter from the Editor: New Year, New Travels

Senior editor Archana Ram dishes on the February issue of San Diego Magazine

January 26, 2018

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

Celebrating Women: Margaret Paddock

Meet the Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director of Wells Fargo

January 17, 2018

A Family Afar: Seattle Is So San Diego

From the far ends of the West Coast, the two cities are strikingly similar

January 9, 2018

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

Inside San Diego's Big Farmers' Market Boom

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

December 22, 2017

Letter from the Editor: The Value of Farmers' Markets

Senior editor Archana Ram dishes on the January issue of San Diego Magazine

December 22, 2017

Celebrating Women: Rabbi Laurie Coskey

The President and CEO of United Way of San Diego County is focused on the next generation

December 18, 2017

Shop Like a Tastemaker with Mahjuba Levine

The personal fashion stylist and blogger shares her favorite things

December 13, 2017

On the Job: Meet Balboa Park's Carousel Operator

Bill Brown has been running a well-oiled machine—for the last 45 years

December 6, 2017

Holiday Gift Guide 2017

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

November 29, 2017

Jane Lynch Jazzes up the Holidays with 'A Swingin’ Little Christmas'

The Glee star is bringing her talents to San Diego this month

November 27, 2017

Letter from the Editor: Come On, Get Happy

Senior editor Archana Ram dishes on the December issue of San Diego Magazine

November 22, 2017

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

From the Archives: Global Cuisine in San Diego 40 Years Ago

A 1977 restaurant review by former food critic Tom Gable

November 21, 2017

Celebrating Women: Meisha Sherman

The director of human resources at Hewlett Packard Enterprise doesn’t worry about the “pink ceiling”

November 20, 2017

On the Job: Christina Munro Gets You to Your Destination Safely

Based at the FAA's Southern California TRACON, the 34-year-old air traffic control specialist ensures what goes up must come down

November 8, 2017

A Tribute to the Military

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

October 31, 2017

Brian Dutcher Is No Longer SDSU's 'Head Coach in Waiting'

Dutcher is fully prepared to replace Steve Fisher

October 30, 2017

Letter from the Editor: You Don’t Know Until You Try

Editor in chief Erin Meanley Glenny dishes on the November issue of San Diego Magazine

October 27, 2017