Culture

A dish of sliced pork loin medalions with bright red mole sauce.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego
Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025 06:15 PM
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Staff
SD USS Recruit at Liberty Station
History
Sea it: The USS Recruit, the landlocked Navy training ship-turned-museum at Liberty Station
Since the USS Recruit was the Navy’s only commissioned ship to never touch the water, recruits nicknamed it the “USS Neversail.”
September 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
Sugar skulls
Events
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 events in San Diego
From festivals and community programs to a themed weekend at Petco Park, here’s how to celebrate in San Diego.
September 13, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Popnology exhibit Comic-Con Museum October 2023
Entertainment
‘Popnology’ exhibit will headline Comic-Con Museum in Fall 2023
The new exhibit covers the influence between tech and pop culture and opens to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 4; the museum is closed through Tuesday, Oct. 3, for the installation.
September 11, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Skyline
City
What is 211 San Diego? A closer look at the resource in America’s Finest City
From health tips and food assistance to info on housing and Cool Zones — call 211.
September 11, 2023
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Monica Garske
A lemon mocktail.
Food
The latest data on non-alcoholic beverages and where to drink them in San Diego
Learn what it means to be sober curious, the current popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, and where you can enjoy a mocktail in San Diego.
September 7, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
SD San Diego Distillers Festival
Festivals
That’s the Spirit: San Diego Distillers Guild Fest 2023 shaking things up at Liberty Station
Distill, my heart: The annual event goes down on Saturday, Sept. 23, showcasing nearly 20 of SD’s finest distilleries.
September 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Dole Fresh Fruit Company at Tenth Avenue Terminal Port of San Diego
Business
Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal on San Diego Bay is all ‘Doled’ up
On any given day, you can spot Dole’s cargo and container ships bustling about San Diego Bay.
September 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
MCAS Miramar Air Show US Navy
Events
The MCAS Miramar Air Show 2023 soars back
The world’s largest military air show features live, aerial displays in addition to immersive experiences and static displays.
September 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Canyoneers volunteer hiking group from The San Diego Natural History Museum
Travel and Outdoors
TheNat’s Canyoneers kick off their 2023-2024 hiking season in San Diego County
The group of volunteers from the San Diego Natural History Museum will lead 60 free, local hikes from September 2023 to June 2024 — their 51st annual hiking season.
September 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
A crane digging ground at waterfront park.
Development
Waterfront Park under construction for the Waterfront Park Active Recreation project.
The new development will bring recreational courts and fields, a dog park, and more activity options to the bayfront destination.
September 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Housing Action Plan 2.0 expected to return to City Council in December
The controversial plan was rejected by San Diego City Council, citing building location concerns and access to public transit.
November 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego City View from over Balboa Park to Coronado
Food
Let’s dish: San Diego conversation starters
Stay grateful this Thanksgiving with these San Diego-themed talking points that aren’t going to cause any arguments over dinner.
November 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD December Nights San Diego Balboa Park
Festivals
Your guide to December Nights 2023 at Balboa Park
Balboa Park’s biggest event of the year returns Friday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2, with merrymaking opportunities aplenty.
November 20, 2023
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Monica Garske
Getting to Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport.
Airports and Transportation
San Diego International Airport expecting a busy Thanksgiving
For the first time, air travel is likely to to exceed pre-pandemic numbers.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Lobby at LaFayette Hotel & Club
Tourism and Hospitality
The most unique places to stay in San Diego
From historic hideaways to beachfront gems, San Diego is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
Small Business
Iconic, longtime businesses in San Diego
You really can’t have San Diego without these beloved local spots.
November 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
Mayor Todd Gloria leads a reopening ceremony of The Children's Park, with "Petrichor" and a play structure in the background.
Parks and Recreation
The Children’s Park reopens in downtown San Diego
The park in the Marina District has new spaces for children, adults, and dogs, plus it features a public art installation.
November 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
holiday gifts
Holiday savings just for you
This holiday season shop unique gifts from our small business partners.
November 15, 2023
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Staff
Larry Raben as Grandpa Who, Bets Malone as Grandma Who, Katie Sapper as Mama Who, and Kevin Hafso Koppman as Papa Who in Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas, 2019. Photo by Jim Cox.
Events
Live plays and performances in San Diego for the 2023 holiday season
We’re giving you the gift of live entertainment — score tickets to plays, ballets, concerts, and more.
November 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Pacific Rim Walk Shelter Island
Culture
Pacific Rim Park Friendship Walk set to return to Shelter Island
The celebration of cultural diversity and community takes place this Sunday, Nov. 19, from Shoreline Park to Pearl of the Pacific Park.
November 14, 2023
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Monica Garske