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Welcome to Camp Wamp
Stephen Wampler built a haven for kids living with disabilities
December 11, 2019
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San Diego's Stories of 2019
The biggest San Diego headlines you might have missed and news items that went viral this year
December 10, 2019
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Ralph Rubio Is the Fish Taco King
How Rubio turned a recipe on a scrap of paper into the official dish of San Diego
October 31, 2019
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The San Diego Food Lovers’ Guide
182 fresh ideas that will help you shop like a chef, navigate our markets, and more
October 25, 2019
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San Diego's Top Doctors 2019
A healthy helping of the breakthroughs and on-the-rise practices sweeping San Diego's medical community
October 4, 2019
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How San Diego Are You?
Take our quiz to see where you land on the newcomer to old-timer spectrum
September 27, 2019
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Women Firsts in San Diego
16 women get candid about getting there first in their field
August 27, 2019
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2019-2020 San Diego Arts Preview
A curated list of performances, exhibits, and additional works gracing our stages and museums
August 20, 2019
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A Deep Dive into the San Diego Fishing Industry
A $2 billion project is poised to revive San Diego’s commercial fishing industry
July 31, 2019
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The Best of San Diego 2019
Our annual compilation of everything delicious, cool, and Instagrammable in San Diego (and Baja!)
July 22, 2019
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What Will San Diego Look like in 2069?
The City of San Diego is 250! Instead of looking back, we asked experts to predict how our city will look in 50 more years.
July 1, 2019
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The Ultimate San Diego Morning Guide
We've rounded up around 50 things to do before 9 a.m.
June 24, 2019
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The San Diego Padres Turn 50
A look back on our home team's 50 years in the MLB, plus the fans and one chicken who'll always support them
June 4, 2019
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San Diego's Best Restaurants 2019
Nearly 7,500 of our hungriest readers voted in our annual poll—and the results are served
May 20, 2019
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Stunning San Diego Landscapes To Inspire Your Green Space
Consider it your no excuses guide to sprucing up your outside (and inside)
May 7, 2019
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San Diego Homebuyer’s Guide 2019
It's possible to find an affordable home in these six up-and-coming enclaves
April 25, 2019
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Reforming Mexico's Court System via a Local Law School
How a new institute at San Diego's Cal Western School of Law is teaching lawyers to work in Mexico's new public trial system
April 1, 2019
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Best of North County 2019
Our annual roundup of what's up-and-coming and full-on buzzy above the 56
March 26, 2019
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Win a Trip for Two to Yellowstone Country Montana
Win a trip for two to Montana’s Paradise Valley, including roundtrip airfare on JetBlue from Long Beach to Bozeman, staying at Sage Lodge in Pray.
March 18, 2019
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Putting a Face to San Diego's Homeless
Three shelter residents share their stories, hopes, and fears with writer Kelly Davis
March 4, 2019
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21 Ultimate Road Trip Itineraries from San Diego
These getaways will take you through California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Mexico
March 1, 2019
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San Diego Date Ideas Every Couple Will Love
95 ways to explore the city with your partner—beyond just dinner and drinks!
February 1, 2019
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The Big Family in Little Italy
Troy Johnson pulls up a seat for dinner with San Diego's iconic Italian family, the Busalacchis
January 28, 2019
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Finding Peace in a San Diego Prison
At Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, inmates are swapping out anger, violence, and stress for yoga
January 8, 2019
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The San Diego Runner’s Guide
A deep dive into San Diego's running culture, with tales from local Olympians, conditioning and recovery tips, and more
January 2, 2019
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The Mindful San Diegan
Here's a local's guide to the movement with input from the master, Deepak Chopra
December 5, 2018
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Meet 6 of San Diego's Unsung Heroes
A snapshot of the brave men and women who keep our city running—a teacher, detective, firefighter, and more—and the trials and triumphs of their professions
December 3, 2018
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Holiday Gift Guide 2018: 100 San Diego Gifts
Six local tastemakers share what they're gifting this season, plus editors' picks
November 28, 2018
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The Women Who Revolutionized San Diego's Food Scene
A discussion with six iconic San Diego chefs and restauranteurs who helped make our culinary landscape what it is today
November 9, 2018
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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
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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
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'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
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2018-2019 San Diego Arts Preview
54 plays, concerts, ballets, and exhibits you need to see this upcoming season, and more
September 3, 2018
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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
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Just Launched: Our Insiders Club
For members only…New perks, insider info and access to the editors
August 21, 2018
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Best of San Diego Party 2018
August 16, 2018
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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 Tijuana 2018
We crown 21 winners from across the border including new restaurants, breweries, and boutiques
July 31, 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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AquaVie: 10 Reasons It’s Downtown’s Best Kept Secret
The best workout and spa getaway around? It’s actually right underneath your nose.
April 10, 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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2018 Top Lawyers in San Diego
Our annual list of 1,949 local attorneys in 434 specialties
March 1, 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 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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San Diego's 10 Best New Breweries
In alphabetical order, here are the top breweries that opened in the past year
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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