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 Oddish Wine The Garten opening
Food
Oddish Wine opens at The Gärten in Bay Park
The urban winery specializes in “minimal intervention wines,” ciders, vermouth, and amaro.
May 12, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego skyline photo in black and white
Tourism and Hospitality
National Travel and Tourism Week: San Diego’s tourism, by the numbers
The industry plays a major role in our city’s economy, job creation, and overall vibe as a feel-good hotspot.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Gator by the Bay festival
Festivals
Gator by the Bay returns to Spanish Landing Park
The beloved Louisiana-themed music fest is Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 14.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
Two kids in denim aprons gaze at a counter holding a bowl of flour, chocolate chips, and croissants.
Food
Summer cooking camps for kids in San Diego
Young chefs are a course away from an inspiring, instructional, and tasty summer.
May 9, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park illuminated in blue
Entertainment
6 huge live music venues in San Diego
Discover arenas where big names play to crowds exceeding 10,000 people.
May 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Westfield UTC pickleball courts
Sports
New pickleball courts debut at Westfield UTC in San Diego
The courts are open from sunrise to sundown, free to the public for a limited time.
May 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD The Cottage La Jolla executive chef Paolo Chan
Food
AAPI Heritage Month pop-up dinner coming to The Cottage La Jolla
Executive Chef Paolo Chan will pull out all the stops for the 8-course event on Friday, May 19.
May 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
The sunset aligning with the end of Scripps Pier to make a Scrippshenge.
Travel and Outdoors
Scrippshenge 2023 seen in La Jolla, San Diego
The phenomenon occurs when a sunset perfectly aligns with the end of Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier.
May 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A zookeeper and a newborn animal, possibly a zebra.
History
California State University San Marcos looking to identify photos for its ‘Dan Rios Papers’ project
The photojournalist donated a million negatives, but many of them need identifying information.
May 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Casa Guadalajara Cinco de Mayo
Culture
Cinco de Mayo 2023 fiestas in San Diego, California
Celebrate the holiday with food, music, and dancing.
May 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
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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
Snapdragon Stadium SD
Sports
A guide to the SDSU Aztecs’ 2023 college football season
Football is back — here’s how to stream the games, tailgate like a pro, and cheer on the Aztecs this 2023 college football season.
September 8, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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
CORO written in the sand dunes in Coronado.
History
The secret message in Coronado’s sand dunes
The sand dunes along Central Beach in Coronado — sometimes called Mando’s Dunes — have been crafted to spell the city’s name.
September 1, 2023
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