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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
A group of people celebrating a successful cleanup through I Love a Clean San Diego.
Travel and Outdoors
Organizations helping to keep San Diego clean
Start your spring cleaning by helping the community
March 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Pexels camera
City
Oh, snap: City of San Diego launches first-ever photo fellowship program
📸 Applications for “Exposure” are being accepted through Wednesday, April 5.
March 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
SDtoday Best Burger Bracket round 2
Food
Best burger in San Diego semifinals
Help us turn the top four into our final two
March 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Alcazar Garden Balboa Park 2023
Culture
Things to do this spring in San Diego
Flowers, gardens, baseball, petal-themed pop-ups, outdoor concerts, and more — oh, this season is going to be good.
March 17, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD John D. Spreckels legacy in San Diego
History
The history and legacy of John D. Spreckels in San Diego
🌇 The businessman helped San Diego develop into a thriving city — and his legacy is all around.
March 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
The Field Irish Pub San Diego
Food
8 Irish pubs in San Diego
You’re in luck — America’s Finest City has many great Irish pubs. 🍀
March 14, 2023
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SDtoday
Humphreys by the Bay
Culture
10 mid-sized music venues in San Diego
Rock out with crowds of 1,250-7,500 people
March 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SDtoday Best Burger March Madness bracket
Food
SDtoday’s best burger bracket
We want to know: where can you find the best burger in San Diego? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion. 🍔
March 13, 2023
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Monica Garske
St. Paddy's O'Beach
Events
2023 St. Patrick’s Day events in San Diego
A sample of the green-themed fun you can expected in San Diego.
March 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Japanese Friendship Garden Cherry Blossoms
Travel and Outdoors
Cherry Blossom Festival returning to the Japanese Friendship Garden San Diego
The weekend-long event will be here March 10-March 12, 2023
March 8, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Travel and Outdoors
It’s giving Barbie vibes: Rent this pink party boat to cruise San Diego Bay
The all-pink electric boat will take your group of six cruising on San Diego Bay.
August 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
bug bingo
Travel and Outdoors
Let’s play bug bingo
If you’re the kind of kid who’s always looking for creepy-crawlies, use this field guide to bugs… and see if you can get a bingo.
August 7, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
SD Build NCC SANDAG San Elijo Activity Hub and Park and Ride
City
Grand opening: The San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride has arrived in Encinitas
The new facility near Interstate 5 features 166 parking spaces and info on access points to the San Elijo Lagoon and nearby hiking trails.
August 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
A crowd of people watching a performance at CityFest in Hillcrest
Festivals
Hillcrest CityFest 2023 returns on Sunday, Aug. 13
The summer arts and music festival is expected to bring 150,000+ visitors to the community.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Oceanside Harbor Village | Photo via Canva
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Oceanside
This beach city is roughly 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is perfect for a nearby getaway.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Elijo Lagoon
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in San Diego
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
August 3, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Colorful art pieces at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego
Festivals
Authentic folk art, artists fill Bazaar del Mundo for Latin American Festival
The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.
August 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
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
SD Special Election District 4 Ballot
City
What to know: District 4 special primary election in San Diego County
Election Day is on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, for the Fourth Supervisorial District.
July 31, 2023
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Monica Garske