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SDtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 14, 2025 02:49 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
Balboa Theatre
Arts
March is San Diego Theatre Month
The observance brings special events and tickets priced $15, $30, or $45
February 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Petco Park LEGO replica
Arts
LEGOLAND California Resort recreates Petco Park for MINILAND San Diego
The new attraction debuts March 23
February 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Rubios in Mission Bay
Work
Rubio’s Coastal Grills’ San Diego roots
Plus, did the restaurant invent the fish taco?
February 22, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Food
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill opens in Kearny Mesa
The Nevada-founded chain has opened its first San Diego location
February 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Cardiff by the Sea
Food
Coming Soon: Cardiff Farmers Market
The open-air market will set up shop every Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 🥑
February 17, 2023
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Monica Garske
Punch Bowl Social Arcade
Culture
7 adult-friendly activities for your inner kid
Find arcades, mini golf, and smash rooms designed for adults
February 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Romance Landia Meet Cute
Business
Meet Cute in North Park is home to San Diego’s love stories
The independent store is San Diego’s only bookstore dedicated to the romance genre.
February 6, 2023
Houseplants at Pigment in San Diego
Real Estate
Where to buy indoor plants in San Diego
From pothos to pots, these spots have all your indoor plant needs and desires covered.
January 31, 2023
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Trevor Peters
SD The Craft Creamery Moniker Coffee
Food
Moniker Group takes over ice cream shop in Point Loma, adds coffee
Scoops and java, you say? Where do we sign up? ☕
January 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
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San Diego Padres to start selling single-game tickets
Plus, giveaways, promotional games, and theme games
January 27, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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The interior of a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up cafe in San Diego; the walls are painted bright blue and feature characters from the Sonic video games. There's a fake palm tree in the middle of the room and gold rings hanging from the ceiling. A line of customers are waiting to order food.
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How to spend your 24 extra Leap Day hours in San Diego
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February 28, 2024
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SD Geisel Library UC San Diego
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6 ways to see Dr. Seuss’ influence in San Diego
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February 28, 2024
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What is bioluminescence and how can you see it?
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February 27, 2024
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What is the ‘Coastal Resilience Master Plan?’
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February 27, 2024
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Vintage never goes out of style, right?
February 26, 2024
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A bracket with the text "Pizza Bracket" and two grids with space for four nominees.
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Vote in SDtoday’s pizza shop bracket
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February 23, 2024
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