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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
SD Venissimo Cheese platter
Food
Touchdown: 5 Super Bowl snacks to order from San Diego businesses
From charcuterie and margaritas to tacos and burgers, you’re going to score with this locally crafted spread.
February 7, 2025
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Staff
Lion dancers at the San Diego Tet Festival celebrate the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
Events
Lunar New Year celebrations in San Diego
From downtown San Diego and Balboa Park to City Heights and Mira Mesa — there are many fun community celebrations of the Lunar New Year in 2025.
January 24, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Where to eat pizza in San Diego
Dig into San Diego’s must-try pizza shops including unexpected combos, fancy offerings, and gluten-free options.
January 24, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A man holds his hands up in the air in the shape of a heart during sunset golden hour. The sun is peeking through the heart.
Nonprofits
How San Diegans can help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
To LA, with love — here’s how SD can help victims of the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles.
January 10, 2025
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Monica Garske
A view of the San Diego Air and Space Museum with an airplane flying above in Balboa Park
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Live and learn: Museums in San Diego
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or science fan, these 27 museums in San Diego have it all.
January 9, 2025
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Monica Garske
Local Author Books section at the San Diego Central Library
Arts
Books written by San Diego authors
All of these writers have ties to America’s Finest City.
January 3, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Mission Trails Regional Park San Diego
Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in San Diego
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
January 2, 2025
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Monica Garske
Kate Sessions statue in Balboa Park
Culture
Unwrap these 3 gifts given to the city of San Diego
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 17, 2024
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Staff
Ocean Beach Christmas Tree 2022
Culture
“A Coastal Christmas Romance": A San Diego Hallmark-style movie, as told by ChatGPT
December Nights, the OB Christmas tree, holiday lights, and ice skating? We’d watch the heck out of this fictional, AI-generated holiday movie set in America’s Finest City.
December 16, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD Restored Botanical Building Balboa Park
City
See it: Balboa Park’s restored Botanical Building reopens
The iconic, highly-photographed structure closed in January 2022 for a $26.45 million renovation project, but reopened to the public in December 2024.
December 13, 2024
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Monica Garske
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A rendering of a museum studio space filled with children and adults painting and enjoying art activities.
Arts
New Children’s Museums expands with ‘Artopia’ studio and more programming
The renovated spaces debut on the museum’s third level on Saturday, April 12.
April 4, 2025
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Monica Garske
A rendering of a swimming pool and rooftop deck atop a new, 16-story hotel with mountain views in San Diego County.
Tourism and Hospitality
High-tech hotel tower to debut at Jamul Casino Resort in May 2025
Alexa, do all the things.
March 31, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD Bayside Trail Point Loma
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Take a hike: A guide to trails around San Diego
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
March 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
Two black and white photos of philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps; the left one shows her holding a book, while the right photo is a close-up of her in her younger years.
History
6 amazing women who helped shape the San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat’s 150-year-old foundation is solid — thanks in part to these women.
March 14, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Padres Petco Park
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Your guide to sports teams in San Diego
From the San Diego Padres to the San Diego Gulls, we’re sharing details of San Diego’s sports teams.
March 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
The exterior of Pigment, a store in North Park in San Diego; a hot pink display is seen in the left window.
Small Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at SDtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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Staff
SD Flower Fields Carlsbad
Travel and Outdoors
What to expect this season at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The 2025 season of beautiful blooms begins Saturday, March 1, and runs through Sunday, May 11.
February 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
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City
Local media matters — so does your support
When you choose to support SDtoday, you’re investing in more than just a weekly newsletter — you’re investing in a stronger, more informed community.
February 19, 2025
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Liberty Public Market in San Diego
Live
Hubs of grub: A guide to San Diego’s food halls
From Liberty Station to the North County, these hubs have it all.
February 14, 2025
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Monica Garske
SD Shawarma Guys Yelp Top 100 2025
Food
9 San Diego-area restaurants land on Yelp’s 2025 ‘Top Places 100 to Eat’
Sizzlin’ spots in National City, La Mesa, Carlsbad, Mission Beach, and Pacific Beach made the cut this year — come on SD, let’s eat
February 12, 2025
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Monica Garske