11.24.2023

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For art aficionados: California State Map | $18 | Adorn any wall with this artwork featuring the state’s bird, the California Quail, and the state flower, the California poppy.

For locals: West Coast Best Coast vinyl decal | $4 | Because everyone knows it. If they don’t know it yet, they will with this sticker.

For organizers: The PETITE Card Wallet | $15 | This slim and minimalist wallet comes in multiple colors.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

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$25-$50

For art aficionados: San Diego print | $12-$30 | This artwork features the San Diego Trolley, Old Town San Diego, and more.

For anyone: Sunset Cliffs reed diffuser | $48 | Enjoy the aromas of sea salt, driftwood, jasmine, lily of the valley, and tonka bean.

For the sipper: San Diego skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Say “cheers” to the holiday season with these etched glasses.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their devices at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

Green Friday | Friday, Nov. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego | Free | Go Black Friday shopping at this sustainable market featuring local vendors, community partners, entertainment, and food.
USS Midway Museum Jingle Jets | Through Saturday, Dec. 23 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | USS Midway Museum, 910 Harbor Dr., San Diego | $18-$25 | Experience twinkling light displays, Christmas trees, and festive decorations on the aircraft carrier’s flight deck.
Sammy Johnson | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $32-$52 | The performer fuses island reggae and jazzy sounds on the North Park stage.
“Inspecting Carol” | Through Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | PowPAC Theatre, 13250 Poway Rd., Poway | $26 | Hilarity ensues when a man auditions for a role in “A Christmas Carol” and is mistaken for an informer for the National Endowment for the Arts.

Saturday, Nov. 25

SDAG Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr., Encinitas | Free | The San Dieguito Art Guild presents its holiday market featuring gifts created by 30 talented artists.
Yo! East Coast vs. West Coast: A ‘90s & ‘00s Hip-Hop Theme Party | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 9 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $15 | Bust a move at this show celebrating the golden era of hip-hop, both coasts — but West Coast is the best coast, right?

Sunday, Nov. 26

Cars Coffee-N-Doughnuts | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Donut Touch, 6755 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego | Free | Zoom into this monthly gathering to talk about cars, coffee, and donuts.
BizBaz: Anime + Kawaii Mini Convention | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 12-6 p.m. | Mission Brewery, 131 14th St., San Diego | Free | If you love cute kawaii and anime, this family-friendly event will feature those art forms, plus boba, beer, games, and cosplay.
Composting Workshop | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 2-3 p.m. | The Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Dr., Chula Vista | $20 | Learn how to get started in the world of composting to lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden; workshop is included with center admission.
The Meteors | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $20 | This English “psychobilly” band blends punk rock with rockabilly.

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News Notes

Civic

Water rates are rising — starting Friday, Dec. 1, the City of San Diego will see costs increase by 5%. This is the first of three price hikes approved by City Council that will increase water rates by ~20% over the next two years. (CBS 8)

Closed

The city will close the Ocean Beach Pier for storm season, expecting to reopen it in early 2024. During the closure, the city will move forward with efforts to replace or rehabilitate the pier, and plans to share a preferred design next year.

Featured

Mitch’s Seafood, The Marine Room, and Nijiya Market. Those are three places on Natasha Pickowicz’s Apple Map of San Diego, designed for foodies and first-time visitors. The celebrity chef and author created the map during a recent visit to the city. (Apple Maps)

Award

San Diegan Ruth Young-Loaeza, CEO and founder of Neet Sheets, was awarded a $10,000 Wells Fargo Emerging Woman Entrepreneur Award for her innovative product. The local business offers bedding that reduces the amount of time it takes to change sheets by ~50% in medical and hospitality settings. (Journal Now)

Ranked

We’ll raise a glass to Bar Moxy for being rated the No. 14 best hotel bar in the US, according to Yelp. Located at Moxy San Diego Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter, the playful bar was featured for the number of positive reviews it received from Yelpers. (Yelp)

Try This

You better watch out, dozens of seasonal events are coming to San Diego, and many are happening this weekend. Tonight, Liberty Station will host its Salute the Season: Holiday Tree Lighting and tomorrow Surfin’ Santa heads to Seaport Village.

Shop

This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*

Trending

If you haven’t noticed, it’s Black Friday. See all the good Amazon deals — like 15% off the highly rated 5-quart COSORI Air Fryer.*

Watch

Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*

The Buy

A great Black Friday find: $180 off the Dyson cordless vacuum. Check out even more deals and happy shopping.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Good morning, San Diego. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and I’d like to share my belated gratitude with all of SDtoday’s readers. I can’t believe Monica and I have been writing this newsletter for two years, and I’m so thankful I have the opportunity to explore San Diego and share daily, positive news with you.

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