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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 Balboa Park Carousel in San Diego is temporarily closed for restoration.
History
Historic Balboa Park Carousel closed for restoration
Forever Balboa Park says the iconic attraction should be spinning again by this summer. 🎠
January 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego County Administration Building from Waterfront Park
City
10 new laws impacting San Diegans in 2023
Be prepared for changes from jaywalking to food containers.
January 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego Skyline
City
What would you like to see covered by SDtoday in 2023?
Tell us what you’d like SDtoday to explore this year.
January 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Whaley House SD
Travel and Outdoors
‘Locals Month’: San Diego residents get free admission to Whaley House, Old Town Trolley Tours
The locals-only deal runs through Tuesday, Jan. 31
January 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
City of San Diego Seal
City
A guide to city departments in San Diego
We’re here to connect you to the right San Diego city departments to address your needs.
January 4, 2023
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Jessica Te
Rose Bowl Animation Award
Arts
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance wins at the Rose Parade
The organization took home the Animation Award at 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda.
January 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Holiday Bowl coming to Petco Park.
Sports
The 43rd SDCCU Holiday Bowl coming to Petco Park
The college football game touches down Wednesday, Dec. 28.
December 22, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Padres Goose
Culture
Unforgettable San Diego moments from 2022
The Padres rally goose. Stunning shorelines. Big cats. Dinosaurs. We sure unlocked some core memories in SD this year.
December 21, 2022
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Monica Garske
San Diego library book
Culture
Free resources from the San Diego Public Library
Check out park passes, learn a new language, rent tools, and more.
December 20, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Pacific Beach SD
Culture
SDtoday’s most-clicked stories and Instagram posts of 2022
Restaurants. Beaches. Comic-Con. Charitable Causes. Dang, you’re dynamic, San Diego.
December 19, 2022
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Monica Garske
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A crunch wrap at the vegan food pop up.
Food
The Vegan Food Popup comes to San Diego four times a month
Spot this meetup in Vista, North Park, and Barrio Logan.
May 31, 2023
SAC California flag
History
History of the California flag
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
May 31, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Crowds of people watching a performance at the Rady Shell along San Diego Bay.
Events
June 2023 events preview
San Diego will be celebrating summer traditions and welcoming new events
May 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD The Marine Room High Tide Dinners
Restaurants
Summer ‘High Tide Dinners’ return to The Marine Room in La Jolla
The 82-year-old restaurant on Spindrift Drive is known for its incredible views of crashing surf.
May 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego's Rady Shell concert venue in summer of 2022.
Culture
The Rady Shell’s summer 2023 concert season
The Beach Boys, Gipsy Kings, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle are among the icons set to light up the venue on San Diego Bay. 🎶
May 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
The bookshelves at Verbatim books
Retail
11 best-selling used bookstores
Reduce, reuse, reread — these local shops let you buy secondhand books to give them new life.
May 26, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
father's day gift guide
Father’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every dad
From the father who loves a good snack to the dad who enjoys the outdoors, our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
May 26, 2023
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Staff
Tony Hawk being presented with a plaque to acknowledge Tony Hawk Day
History
May 29 is Tony Hawk Day in the City of San Diego
The observance honors the Carlsbad native for his accomplishments and philanthropy.
May 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Flags adorn the back of the USS Midway Museum.
Events
5 Memorial Day 2023 observances in San Diego
These five events allow you to pay respect on the holiday dedicated to individuals who died while serving in the US military.
May 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Summer Movies in the Park 2023
Culture
Summer Movies in the Park 2023 returns across San Diego County
The free, outdoor movie series kicks off Memorial Day weekend and runs through late October.
May 24, 2023
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Monica Garske