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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Diego

Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around America’s Finest City and plan for your next adventure or staycation.

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A view of the stage and one of the reconfigured seating areas at the renovated Jacobs Music Center in San Diego.

Development

San Diego Symphony reopens Jacobs Music Center in downtown SD

The 95-year-old venue on downtown San Diego’s B Street has been fully renovated and its 2024-2025 season is packed with live performances.

September 26, 2024

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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

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.

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Drapes and construction signs cover the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station; signs wrapped around the site show renderings of the vision for the venue.

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It’s showtime: New performing arts center coming to Arts District Liberty Station in 2025

The landmark’s historic Naval Building 178 will become the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — the future permanent home of Cygnet Theatre.

February 12, 2024

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A view of the upper level of Horton Plaza in 2002 with La Salsa, Macy's, and McDonald's storefronts visible.

Development

What’s happening at the Campus at Horton?

The former site of Horton Plaza is undergoing a redevelopment that will add new retails spaces, housing complexes, and life science offices.

January 30, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

Photo of the San Diego skyline at sunset with San Diego Bay in front.

Real Estate

2024 San Diego real estate market predictions

Hannah Jones, Senior Economic Research Analyst for Realtor.com, helps us understand why the local housing market remains so hot.

January 26, 2024

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Asand transportation pipeline and orange mesh fencing on Solana Beach.

Development

Solana Beach and Encinitas begin 50-year beach replenishment project

The $32 million initiative aims to repair storm damage and address erosion that could lead to bluffs collapsing.

January 22, 2024

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The gate leading to the entrance of the OB Pier in Ocean Beach

Development

City of San Diego posts notice of demolition on the Ocean Beach Pier

The application announces intent to tear down and replace the landmark pier, but approval is pending a public hearing.

January 16, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

Crews preparing to install a pipeline at Miramar Reservoir

Development

City crews prepare to install underwater pipeline at Lake Miramar

This one-mile segment is part of the Pure Water Program that aims to turn recycled water into clean drinking water.

January 4, 2024

Michael Beausoleil

SD Miramar Kitchen & Bath kitchen design trends 2024

Real Estate

Hot Homes: 2024 kitchen design trends in San Diego

From spacious islands and pops of color, to warm metals — here’s what’s on the table when it comes to the latest kitchen design trends.

December 12, 2023

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Our favorite things to bring to the park

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