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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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Walking through Candyland
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Explore the Petco Park Holiday Market
December 9, 2021
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A boat decked out in holiday lights on San Diego Bay
Culture
How to watch the 2021 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
December 8, 2021
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Monica Garske
Bazaar del Mundo market in San Diego
Culture
Shop globally, locally: The colorful world of Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town San Diego
December 6, 2021
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Monica Garske
Ho ho ho for the Santa Run
City
The San Diego Santa Run gives participants a tour of Pacific Beach
December 3, 2021
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Michael Beausoleil
An art installation at Liberty Station in San Diego
Culture
See it: ‘Salute the Season’ art display at Liberty Station
November 30, 2021
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Monica Garske
There's a lot to do across San Diego this December.
Culture
December PlanAhead: Your San Diego events calendar
November 29, 2021
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Monica Garske
Houses in San Diego
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What to know about San Diego’s housing market
November 29, 2021
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Michael Beausoleil
Holiday lights in Santee, California
Culture
Where to see amazing holiday light displays in San Diego
November 26, 2021
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Monica Garske
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Shop Local this Black Friday and Earn Rewards
November 26, 2021
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Twinkling, tinseled trinkets at Golf Leaf in South Park. | Photo via @GoldLeafSouthPark
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Where to shop on Small Business Saturday in San Diego
November 24, 2021
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December 1, 2022
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December Nights returns to full glory: What to know
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November 28, 2022
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Small Business Saturday 2022 in San Diego
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Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
November 23, 2022
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