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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
The Sherman-Gilbert House in Heritage Park San Diego.
History
Discover local history at Heritage Park in Old Town
The 7.8-acre space in Old Town is home to seven historical buildings built during San Diego’s earliest years as a city.
July 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD ArtWalk Liberty Station
Festivals
ArtWalk Liberty Station 2023 returns with 175+ artists
The fine arts festival will also feature a new event this year — the first-ever VIP Preview pARTy presented by Ranch & Coast magazine.
July 31, 2023
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Monica Garske
A glass of cold brew from The Invigatorium
Food
Drink Up Month 2023 recap
Take a look back at all the drinks we drank up and places we covered this month, ranging from coffee to tea and local breweries to speakeasies.
July 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD AleSmith Brewing Company Miramar
Small Business
Breweries in San Diego’s Miramar area — aka ‘Beeramar’
Many of San Diego’s most beloved craft breweries are making beer in the heart of Miramar.
July 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
An array of cocktails served at Lime in the Coconut in Chula Vista
Food
Feel the island vibes at San Diego tiki bars
These spots have fruity, tropical-themed drinks and South Pacific decor to put you in an instant vacation mood.
July 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The 100-year-old historic carousel in Balboa Park
Entertainment
Restored Balboa Park Carousel will reopen on National Carousel Day 2023 in San Diego
The historic attraction will spin again on Tuesday, July 25, with free rides for the special occasion.
July 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
Barbie Dreamhouse generated by AI in San Diego
Entertainment
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in San Diego
In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting theaters on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in San Diego.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD The Point Wedding venues CG
Tourism and Hospitality
Wedding venues in San Diego
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
A Barbie-themed cocktail at The Blind Burro bar in San Diego.
Bars
Local cocktails inspired by San Diego Comic-Con 2023
From a Barbie-themed margarita to the “The Flash,” the themed drink options are endless around downtown San Diego this weekend.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
Mission Hills Home front
Real Estate
Hot homes in a slow, San Diego housing market
San Diego has seen fewer homes on the market in 2023, and the short supply is allowing prices to increase — but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any hot homes on the market.
July 18, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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City Editor Michael standing in front of a fountain and smiling at the camera.
City
City Editor Michael’s 3 favorite San Diego news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting SDtoday with the gift of your membership.
October 31, 2023
Hotel del Coronado San Diego
Entertainment
The Del’s ‘Wicked, Wicked’ history
The Hotel del Coronado has been the filming location for multiple Hollywood pictures, including a lesser-known horror film.
October 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant in Old Town san Diego
History
Five spots in San Diego that are rumored to be haunted
You’ll find many ghost stories in San Diego, and we’re taking a dive into a darker side of history that still remains with us.
October 30, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Tulip the dog wearing a flower necklace.
Nonprofits
Ways to help animal shelters in San Diego
If you’re not in a position to adopt a pet right now, there are many ways to help local animal nonprofits
October 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Talmadge - a nice place to live pumpkin with glowing neighborhood gate
Arts
SDtoday pumpkin carving contest winners
We’re giving out superlatives to three creations that display creativity and help us get ready for Halloween.
October 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Tuetano Taqueria Birria SD
Food
Where to get mouthwatering birria in San Diego
The slow-stewed dish is well-represented in our city.
October 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Bing Crosby Season Fall 2023
Sports
Play the Ponies: Details of Del Mar’s 2023 fall horse racing season
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s autumn affair runs on select dates Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Dec. 3.
October 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Printers Row Publishing Group Q+A
Business
5 questions with San Diego’s Printers Row Publishing Group
The Sorrento Valley-based publishing group has been around for 30+ years — read all about it.
October 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD New T1 San Diego International Airport Renderings 2023
Airports and Transportation
October 2023 Update: 3 things to know about SAN’s New T1 project
The project will reach milestones in 2024, 2025, and 2028.
October 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
A glass pumpkin filled with candy corn.
Food
SDtoday’s candy corn guessing game
We filled a glass pumpkin with candy corn — how many pieces are in there?
October 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil