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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
A dog with its paws up on the counter at Noah's Natural Pet Market
Culture
Five pet shops that will wow your furry friends
These local stores offer accessories, experiences, and supplies for your dogs and cats.
June 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A scoop of green ice cream in a cup in National City, CA
Food
16 of San Diego’s coolest ice cream shops
These shops are known for award-winning flavor, uncommon recipes, and their methods of making frozen goodness.
June 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Drink Up Month 2023 Preview
Restaurants
SDtoday will celebrate Drink Up Month in July 2023
We’ll be exploring San Diego’s bountiful beverage scene during the month of July — from tea and coffee, to craft beer and more.
June 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Donna Jean Vegetarian Guide
Food
Our favorite vegan and vegetarian eats in San Diego
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of San Diego County.
June 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Oddish Wine The Garten opening
Food
Oddish Wine opens at The Gärten in Bay Park
The urban winery specializes in “minimal intervention wines,” ciders, vermouth, and amaro.
May 12, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego skyline photo in black and white
Tourism and Hospitality
National Travel and Tourism Week: San Diego’s tourism, by the numbers
The industry plays a major role in our city’s economy, job creation, and overall vibe as a feel-good hotspot.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
Buildings in front of San Diego Bay and the Coronado Bridge
Business
New and coming-soon businesses to San Diego
As San Diego continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
April 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Second Chance Beer Co. Pupapalooza 2023
Culture
Second Chance Beer Co. will host ‘Pupapalooza Dog Festival’
The free dog-centric fest is Saturday, May 20, at the brewery’s Carmel Mountain taproom
April 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Venissimo Cheese platter
Food
Grate cheese shops in San Diego, California
From Venissimo Cheese in Mission Hills to the longtime Cheese Shop in La Jolla Shores, we’re melting over these local spots.
April 18, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Beer Night in San Diego Podcast
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5 podcasts inspired by life in San Diego
From craft beer to Padres baseball, these local podcasts show mad love to SD.
March 31, 2023
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Monica Garske
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A group of Black entertainers pose in front of the Douglas Hotel in downtown San Diego in the 1930s wearing suits and headpieces.
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San Diego history: The Douglas Hotel, also known as the ‘Harlem of the West’
The hotel was built in 1924 at 206 Market St. and offered quality accommodations and entertainment for Black visitors in San Diego during the segregation era.
February 20, 2024
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Getting back on track: San Diego’s plans to repair roads
The city has identified declining road quality, but has conducted studies to find ways to improve conditions.
February 19, 2024
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The glasses of margaritas at Lionfish, including the Snake Eyes, Passion of the Marg, and Sweet Treat
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February 19, 2024
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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
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The big, white Barcelona apartment building in Bankers Hill, with palm trees and cars parked out front.
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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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