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A big, pink jellyfish sculpture at the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport
Work
All you need to know about the San Diego International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
August 28, 2025 12:00 PM
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Monica Garske
A glass of cold brew from The Invigatorium
Food
Drink Up Month 2023 recap
Take a look back at all the drinks we drank up and places we covered this month, ranging from coffee to tea and local breweries to speakeasies.
July 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
An array of cocktails served at Lime in the Coconut in Chula Vista
Food
Feel the island vibes at San Diego tiki bars
These spots have fruity, tropical-themed drinks and South Pacific decor to put you in an instant vacation mood.
July 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Restaurants
Squeeze these in: Delicious juice and smoothie shops in San Diego
Try these local places for healthy, fresh juices and smoothies bursting with flavor.
July 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
A Barbie-themed cocktail at The Blind Burro bar in San Diego.
Bars
Local cocktails inspired by San Diego Comic-Con 2023
From a Barbie-themed margarita to the “The Flash,” the themed drink options are endless around downtown San Diego this weekend.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
Rendering of the storefront and counter of The Red Chickz in Carlsbad
Restaurants
The Red Chickz is bringing the heat to Carlsbad
The Nashville-style chicken shop will open its first location in San Diego County at The Shoppes at Carlsbad later this summer.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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Development
San Diego International Airport has approved new restaurants and retail shops
SAN will add 19 restaurants and seven retail shops as part of its ongoing “New T1" project.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Trivia spots in San Diego
What is places you can play trivia in San Diego?
July 12, 2023
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Trevor Peters
A flight of mead from Lost Cause Meadery at The Garten in Bay Park
Food
San Diego is buzzing for mead
This fermented, honey-based drink has origins that are thousands of years old, but it’s gaining a new surge in popularity.
July 10, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A view of downtown Julian in San Diego County's mountains.
Play
The ultimate road trip to Julian
Hit the road and head to San Diego County’s charming mountain town — we’re sharing all the details about what to do, where to eat and drink, and where to stay.
July 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Britannia Tearooms Drink Up 2023
Restaurants
The Britannia Tearooms debuting in Midway District
Selina Stockley, of Surrey, England, has been living in San Diego for 31 years and this new business venture has long been her dream.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
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The grandstand stage at the San Diego County Fair with the ferris wheel and other rides in the background.
Music
San Diego County Fair unveils Grandstand Stage lineup for summer 2024
The fair — which returns June 12-July 7 — will boast headliners like Ludacris, Jay Leno, Pepe Aguilar, and TLC.
February 21, 2024
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Monica Garske
A group of Black entertainers pose in front of the Douglas Hotel in downtown San Diego in the 1930s wearing suits and headpieces.
History
San Diego history: The Douglas Hotel, also known as the ‘Harlem of the West’
The hotel was built in 1924 at 206 Market St. and offered quality accommodations and entertainment for Black visitors in San Diego during the segregation era.
February 20, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Travel and Outdoors
Getting back on track: San Diego’s plans to repair roads
The city has identified declining road quality, but has conducted studies to find ways to improve conditions.
February 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The glasses of margaritas at Lionfish, including the Snake Eyes, Passion of the Marg, and Sweet Treat
Food
5 must-try margaritas for National Margarita Day
Explore these twists on margaritas, including sweet, spicy, and sans-alcohol options.
February 19, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Rendering of Freedom Park with an aerial view that shows green space and the USS Midway Museum
Development
Freedom Park receives approval to start construction
The project will demolish the three-story headhouse on Navy Pier and create a 10-acre park and memorial
February 15, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The big, white Barcelona apartment building in Bankers Hill, with palm trees and cars parked out front.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: The history and $2 million renovation of The Barcelona in Bankers Hill
The 100-year-old apartment community at 326 Juniper St. is considered a “hallmark” of its era — and a “real estate jewel” of present-day San Diego.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
People gather around San Diego Humane Society's redesigned Adoptions Center; the entrance is blue with the words "Woof Woof" over the doorway.
City
Now Open: San Diego Humane Society’s redesigned Adoptions Center
The facility’s improved layout includes 58 dog rooms, 55 cat kennels, and 53 spaces for smaller pets.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
Eclipse Chocolate in San Diego
Food
So sweet: 11 chocolate shops in San Diego
Take a sweet tour of stores that sell chocolates and other treats.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
District 7 Councilmember Raul Campillo cutting a ribbon to symbolize the opening of the new park.
Parks and Recreation
Allied Gardens Off-Leash Dog Park now open
The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.
February 13, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego's skyline with map points coming from different locations.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Thanks for sharing your sweet stories, SD.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto