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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Diego
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around America’s Finest City and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
October 14, 2024 05:08 PM
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Link up for tee time: 18 golf courses in San Diego
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 18 golf courses in San Diego are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Pack up: People are moving to San Diego from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
October 7, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD Greetings mural
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25 murals around San Diego
Explore San Diego’s murals — from images of postcards and celebrities to unforgettable splashes of color.
October 4, 2024
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Find your flow: A guide to yoga in San Diego
Check out these 23 yoga options around America’s Finest City.
September 27, 2024
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A view of the stage and one of the reconfigured seating areas at the renovated Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.
Development
San Diego Symphony reopens Jacobs Music Center in downtown SD
The 95-year-old venue on downtown San Diego’s B Street has been fully renovated and its 2024-2025 season is packed with live performances.
September 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of kids sitting in front of a giant tank at Birch Aquarium; the tank is filled with fish and a giant turtle. The kids are listening to an aquarium expert.
Parks and Recreation
New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium
The overhaul is the largest capital improvement to the aquarium since it was built in 1992; it will be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 so crews can begin renovations.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
Morning Glory San Diego
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55+ great brunch restaurants to try in San Diego
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in San Diego, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
September 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
The interior of a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up cafe in San Diego; the walls are painted bright blue and feature characters from the Sonic video games. There's a fake palm tree in the middle of the room and gold rings hanging from the ceiling. A line of customers are waiting to order food.
Food
Gotta go fast: Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe returns to downtown San Diego
The cute pop-up eatery inspired by SEGA’s beloved video game character will stick around through Sunday, Nov. 3 — so get your Tails there, fans.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
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Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to San Diego
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Seven Grand in North Park from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
Guy Fieri tray at Nola on Fifth
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San Diego restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The Mayor of Flavortown has gotten a taste of San Diego on many occasions.
August 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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How to spend your 24 extra Leap Day hours in San Diego
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The iconic author lived in La Jolla from 1948 until his death in 1991 — but his local legacy lives on.
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February 27, 2024
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Waves in Ocean Beach as kids play on the beach.
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What is the ‘Coastal Resilience Master Plan?’
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February 27, 2024
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The 2024 season of beautiful blooms begins Friday, March 1, and runs through Mother’s Day.
February 23, 2024
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Vote in SDtoday’s pizza shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in San Diego? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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