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Tourism and Hospitality
20 Ways to Enjoy Kids Free San Diego in October 2025
More than 60 local museums + attractions will offer free admission for kids age 12 and under from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 31.
September 24, 2025 02:28 PM
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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
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 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
SD Mission Fed ArtWalk
Arts
Mission Fed ArtWalk 2023 heads to Little Italy this weekend
The festival celebrates visual and performing arts on Saturday, April 29 + Sunday, April 30.
April 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Del Mar Racing
Events
Details of Del Mar’s 2023 summer horse racing season
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s annual event runs Friday, July 21-Sunday, Sept. 10.
April 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Beer Night in San Diego Podcast
Entertainment
5 podcasts inspired by life in San Diego
From craft beer to Padres baseball, these local podcasts show mad love to SD.
March 31, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Little Italy
Culture
The zodiac signs interpreted as San Diego neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
February 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
Crystal Pier Pacific Beach San Diego
Parks and Recreation
Neighborhood Guide for Pacific Beach, San Diego
A perfect blend of laid-back beach living and San Diego’s nightlife.
September 13, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
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SD San Diego Natural History Museum
Culture
Museum milestone: The Nat celebrates 150th anniversary in San Diego in 2024
The museum in Balboa Park will debut a new exhibit, plant garden, film, and special events to ring in the milestone throughout 2024.
January 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego FC Chrome Ball
Sports
San Diego FC kicks off countywide ‘Chrome Ball Tour’
A chrome art installation of a giant soccer ball emblazoned with the names of the 18 cities that make up San Diego County will be traveling all over SD in 2024 — pass it on.
January 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
A sign for the Balboa Park Cultural District with archways behind it.
City
Balboa Park begins creating its Projects Prioritization Framework
The effort aims to find an unbiased way to allocate funding so it makes the greatest impact on the park.
January 10, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Dry January Mocktails Paradisaea La Jolla San Diego
Restaurants
Dry January: Try these mocktails around San Diego
These 11 creative, alcohol-free concoctions are certainly worth a toast.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Weather
First King Tides of 2024 will hit San Diego’s coastline this week
High Surf and Coastal Flood advisories are in effect for local beaches where waves could reach up to 11 ft on Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
MLK promenade in the Gaslamp Quarter.
City
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in San Diego
Where to remember the civil rights leader and event to observe MLK Day
January 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Our skyline looks expensive, but this view is free.
Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A woman hitting a pickleball on the court at The Hub San Diego
Sports
Where to play pickleball in San Diego
The sport has become especially popular in San Diego, and there are spots to learn and play across the county.
January 8, 2024
San Diego Sunset at Sunset Cliffs
City
Best locations to watch a winter San Diego sunset
Something about those winter skies just hit different.
January 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
SD You Can Do Almost Anything Andy Arkley WNDR Museum San Diego
Arts
Cool art exhibitions to explore in San Diego in 2024
The local art scene is drawing us in, that’s for sure.
January 5, 2024
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Monica Garske