A sandwich from Con Pane will come on beautiful, fresh-baked bread. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
Looking for lunch in San Diego? What about a salad or a sandwich? Or a fast + casual spot? Don’t compromise — or break the bank. We’ve got the best lunch deals around town (including some of our favorites). Pop Pie Co.
Who says you can’t have pie for lunch? This local chain’s 5-inch savory pies make the perfect lunch with options like classic chicken, Aussie meat, or veggie, starting at $11.
Greenspot Salad Company Lettuce introduce you to this University City spot where you’ll find options like the veggie-packed Farmhouse Salad with double greens for $11 or the Ichiban Steak bowl for $15.
Con Pane
You won’t have to spend too much dough for a great lunch at this rustic bakery + cafe in Liberty Station. You can get a half Turkey Cobb or Italian Salami sandwich for $9.50, and finish your meal with a sweet treat like a cookie.
Counting Crows | 6:30 p.m. | Petco Park | $90+ | The “Mr. Jones” rockers perform “The Complete Sweets Tours” with special guest The Gaslight Anthem, one of many big concerts coming to SD.
Friday, Aug. 8
Wiz Khalifa | 6:30 p.m. | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista | $35+ | Yes, you’re still “Young, Wild & Free” — catch the rapper’s “Good Vibes Only Tour: Smoker’s Edition.”
Boston Red Sox vs. San Diego Padres | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Petco Park | $57+ | It’s a jam-packed home series — check out CocktailFest before the game on Aug. 8, the Padres House Band on Aug. 9, and KidsFest on Aug. 10.
San Diego Black Pride 2025 | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 10 | 9 p.m. | Gossip Grill | $20+ | This three-day event includes a kickoff celebration at Gossip Grill, a dance party at Urban Mo’s, and a Sunday cookout at Wicked West.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Tacos and Tequila Festival | 2-5 p.m. | Del Mar Racetrack | $47+ | Tacos, tequila, and trackside views await — race on over.
“Cats (not the musical)” | Saturday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Aug. 17 | 3-6 p.m. | Key & Cleaver | $29 | This play is about a lonely human who seeks companionship from the stray cats in her neighborhood but allergies, medical debt, and inter-cat drama get in the way.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Convoy Community Market + Block Party | 12-5 p.m. | Convoy District | Free | Vendors, food, live entertainment, and deals from small businesses await at this new summertime shindig.
CityFest | 12-11 p.m. | Fifth Avenue (under the Hillcrest sign) | Free | The arts + music festival spanning nine blocks returns to the heart of Hillcrest with live bands across two stages, EDM DJs, food vendors, arts, crafts, and a Kids’ Zone.
Monday, Aug. 11
Nick Swardson, Momo Rodriguez + Friends| 8 p.m. | Belly Up, Solana Beach | $56+ | This stacked comedy lineup is no joke — Nick Swardson, Momo Rodriguez, Howard Kremer, Mark Serritella, Jeremiah Dematteis, Alex Akins, Austin Trafelet, and Chynna.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
“Shucked” | Tuesday, Aug. 12-Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Civic Theatre | $52+ | Watch a Tony Award-winning musical comedy about Cob County, a fictional small town where the corn crop suddenly starts to die.
Whether you prefer to DIY or enlist help from a pro, making home improvements can have a big impact on your property’s value. | Photo via Pexels
Whether you’re thinking of selling your home in the next few years or further down the road, there are plenty of home improvement projects you might consider to increase its value, like:
Updating the kitchen. Think: adding an island or energy-efficient appliances.
Remodeling the bathroom. (Psst, we’re all about terrazzo right now.)
Amplifying your curb appeal. From repainting the front door to sprucing up your landscaping, a first impression goes a long way.
$10. That’s the new hourly rate for parking meters within a half-mile of Petco Park during major events, including Padres games and concerts — a big spike from $2.50. The “special event parking zone” begins on Monday, Sept. 1 and starts two hours before scheduled events; learn more about it. (CBS8)
Weather
Whew — it’s toasty out there. The warming trend continues today and tomorrow with temps peaking between 5° and 10° above average. Here are some tips from San Diego County on how to stay safe during hot weather. (CBS8)
Open
After a years-long permitting process, Shorebird is finally open at Seaport Village. The 4,000-sqft restaurant is at the former site of Pier Cafe, overlooking San Diego Bay, and is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s the latest addition to the landmark’s dining + shopping lineup. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Concert
Grammy Award-winning rapper Doechii is coming to San Diego. The “Anxiety” singer will bring her “Live from the Swamp Tour” to Gallagher Square at Petco Park on Wednesday, Nov. 5 — just one of two stops in California. Ticket presales begin today and general public tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 11. (The Mercury News)
Try This
SeaWorld San Diego’s Bayside Aquarium will reopen tomorrow with a refreshed design and animals like axolotls, wobbegong sharks, and a California two-spot octopus. Access to the exhibit housed underneath the Bayside Amphitheater is included with park admission. (FOX5)
Development
There’s a lot going on in Mission Valley. Construction is underway on The Becker, a 190-unit affordable housing complex that’s part of the Riverwalk San Diego development. Groundbreaking has also begun for Avalon Mission Valley, a residential and retail project that will be part of the area’s Innovation District. (KPBS + FOX5)
Edu
Wednesday, Aug. 11 is the first day of school for more than 90,000 students at San Diego Unified School District. If your kiddos have the back-to-school blues (understandable, really), plan to do something fun with them this weekend around our city — here are some ideas.
Closing
Downtown hot spot, Oxford Social Club, will close on Saturday, Aug. 16. Over the past eight years, the nightclub inside the Pendry Hotel has attracted lots of celebrities, including LeBron James, Idris Elba, and Jack Harlow, plus performers like Post Malone, Tyga, and Snoop Dogg. (Times of San Diego)
Sports
The potential return of Bolts legend Keenan Allen is sparking excitement. Could this reunion with Justin Herbert give the Los Angeles Chargers the boost they need to push the offense over the top? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
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Finance
Have a variable monthly income? This freelancing couple found a creative way to pay down debt (and make the home improvements they’d been dreaming about). See how.*
Time for a lil’panda-monium — tomorrow, Aug. 8, is California Panda Day, a celebration of the historic arrival of pandas Xin Bao and Yun Chuan to the San Diego Zoo.
It’s been exactly one year since the Giant Pandas moved to SD, becoming the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years. Today, the fuzzy pair are thriving at the zoo’s Panda Ridge — playing, napping, and eating bamboo for up to 12 hours a day while the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance continues its conservation efforts. You can visit them daily starting at 9 a.m. or watch them on the Giant Panda Cam.
Pro tip: If you love pandas beary much, book the Pandamonium Package at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina through Wednesday, Dec. 31. It features a panda-themed room, zoo admission, and other goodies.
A great maxi wrap dress that can see you through the transition from summer into fall. Choose your favorite print or floral and enjoy the airy, comfortable feel and flattering ruffle hem.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
What is the song of the summer? Well, according to online buzz, there is no song of the summer this year since there hasn’t exactly been a catchy, dance-worthy, breakout hit.
Fun fact though: The No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 is Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” and Warren hails from Carlsbad.
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