SDtoday’s most-clicked stories and Instagram posts of 2023

Fireworks. Hiking. Kid-friendly activities. Capybaras. Festive events. Dang, you’re dynamic, SD.

SD San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance capybara pups 2023

We’re in love, we’re obsessed: These four cabybara pups were born at the San Diego Zoo on July 23, 2023.

As 2023 comes to an end, we’re feeling nostalgic — let’s cue a little throwback, shall we?

Every weekday this year, we’ve loved covering the most engaging, positive, and local news and guides across San Diego. These are the stories that you — our dear readers — clicked on the most in 2023, and the posts that caught your eye on our Instagram feed.

SD Coastal Walk Trail Hiking Guide

The view along Coast Walk Trail in La Jolla is absolutely epic.

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

📝 Top stories

SD Salud Tacos Barrio Logan

Salud Tacos! in Barrio Logan — it hits just right.

Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

📲 Instagram posts

Top Reels:

SD Spring 2020 red tide Scripps

That glow, though.

Photo via Philipp Arndt/UC San Diego

Top photos:

According to our Top Nine, these pics were a hit on our Instagram feed in 2023…

We can’t wait to bring you more good news and fun, local videos and photos in 2024, San Diego.

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