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Small Business
Small Business Week in SD: Spotlight on La Galleria San Diego
Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at La Galleria San Diego, a shop at Liberty Station that sells unique gifts made by artists around the world.
May 05, 2025 12:59 PM
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Monica Garske
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
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San Diego restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
The Mayor of Flavortown has gotten a taste of San Diego on many occasions.
April 10, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Work
Your guide to San Diego’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 17, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Sea Hive Station
Small Business
Shopping small in San Diego
San Diego is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Culture
SDtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 13, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
SD Hotel Del Coronado Beach Yoga
Live
Find your flow: A guide to yoga in San Diego
Check out these 24 yoga options around America’s Finest City.
November 4, 2024
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Monica Garske
The Goff Family Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Station
Culture
Pumpkin patches to visit this fall in San Diego County
Gourd big or go home, right?
October 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Vote in SDtoday’s pizza shop bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in San Diego? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Tourism and Hospitality
San Diego’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in San Diego that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
February 21, 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
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Save the Dates: 25 big events coming to San Diego in 2025
Whew, 2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year in America’s Finest City.
August 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Sound On: Live music venues in San Diego
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 6, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Where to find lunch for $15 or less in San Diego
Lunch near San Diego shouldn’t break the bank. From salads to sandwiches, we’ve got the best lunch spots that everyone can agree on.
July 30, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A shell-shaped concert stage glows in deep purple lights during a show in San Diego, California.
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Music to your ears: More than 50 upcoming concerts in San Diego
Benson Boone? Check. Ice Cube? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
July 29, 2025
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Food
Where to eat and shop at Seaport Village in San Diego
Here’s a taste of what’s new at the landmark dining and shopping hub.
July 21, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Preview: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con International 2025
America’s Finest City is always super, but on this long weekend every July, the scene in downtown SD is extra incredible — catch these highlights.
July 18, 2025
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Monica Garske
The hot pink entrance to Malibu Barbie Café in San Diego, flanked by green plants.
Entertainment
Hi, Barbie: Malibu Barbie Café kicks off its run in San Diego
The traveling pop-up celebrating all things Barbie is open at the Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside hotel through Sunday, Oct. 12.
July 11, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Sip, snack, save: A guide to happy hour deals in San Diego
Hit the town and enjoy a discounted drink at one of these cheers-worthy San Diego happy hours.
July 11, 2025
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OTL San Diego
Sports
Over The Line: The history of San Diego’s sport born on South Mission Beach
The OTL World Championships return to Fiesta Island every July and the ball + bat sport is about as San Diego as it gets.
July 7, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Farmers markets in San Diego: Where to find fresh food
Pack your reusable bags and your shopping list, because we’re shopping local at these 30+ farmers markets around San Diego, CA.
June 26, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil