Tourism and Hospitality

Two black and white photos of philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps; the left one shows her holding a book, while the right photo is a close-up of her in her younger years.
History
6 amazing women who helped shape the San Diego Natural History Museum
The Nat’s 150-year-old foundation is solid — thanks in part to these women.
March 01, 2024 06:53 PM
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Monica Garske
Scattered Purple Sand Verbena flowers bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park agains the brown, earthy backdrop of the desert in east San Diego County. The mountains are in the background, against the blue sky sprinkled with clouds. There are a few yellow flowers peeking out of the purple patches, too.
Travel and Outdoors
Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
After a rainy winter, the Borrego Springs desert region east of San Diego is expected to bloom quite nicely with vibrant desert wildflowers in spring 2024.
February 29, 2024
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Monica Garske
A grassy green hill at Kate Sessions Park overlooking Mission Bay, with many people picnicking and sitting on the grass.
Culture
How to spend your 24 extra Leap Day hours in San Diego
Start your day off with good, local coffee, head to the beach, go on a hike, peruse the city’s marvelous murals — seize the Leap Day, SD.
February 28, 2024
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Monica Garske
San Diego International Airport
Work
All you need to know about the San Diego International Airport
We hope our SAN guide makes your traveling process plane and simple.
February 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
Morning Glory San Diego
Play
55+ great brunch restaurants to try in San Diego
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in San Diego, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
February 26, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD Flower Fields Carlsbad
Travel and Outdoors
What to expect this season at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
The 2024 season of beautiful blooms begins Friday, March 1, and runs through Mother’s Day.
February 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
Players for the San Diego Mojo women's professional volleyball team are playing on a court. They're wearing navy blue uniforms, and some have their hands in the air.
Sports
It’s time: Women’s pro volleyball team San Diego Mojo makes home debut
The team is owned by Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings and features a 15-player roster with serious pro experience.
February 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
Outside at the dog society
Play
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 grandstand stage at the San Diego County Fair with the ferris wheel and other rides in the background.
Music
San Diego County Fair unveils Grandstand Stage lineup for summer 2024
The fair — which returns June 12-July 7 — will boast headliners like Ludacris, Jay Leno, Pepe Aguilar, and TLC.
February 21, 2024
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Monica Garske
A view of the San Diego Air and Space Museum with an airplane flying above in Balboa Park
Play
Live and learn: Museums in San Diego
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or science fan, these 28 museums in San Diego have it all.
February 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
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.
Development
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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Monica Garske
A group arranging colorful flowers inside pots and planters at Ana Galena Floral Studio in San Diego.
Entertainment
Try This: Fun, unique Valentine’s Day activities in San Diego
From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.
February 8, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the new Torrey View by Breakthrough life sciences campus coming to Del Mar in summer 2024, which will feature two new restaurants.
Restaurants
New restaurants coming to Del Mar’s Torrey View life sciences campus
The Kitchen opens in late February 2024 and The Clubhouse in March 2024 — each featuring dishes by Executive Chef Ryan Bullock.
January 31, 2024
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Monica Garske
A dark room at the WNDR Museum San Diego displays the "INSIDEOUT" exhibition featuring structure surrounded by glowing lights.
Arts
San Diego Museum Month returns — here’s what’s new
The 35th annual celebration of SD’s arts and culture scene will offer half-off admission at 70+ participating cultural attractions Feb. 1-Feb. 29, 2024.
January 29, 2024
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Monica Garske
Graphics from SDtoday featuring a photo of Erik Fowler, executive director of San Diego Brewers Guild.
Small Business
Capital of Craft: 11 questions with Erik Fowler, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild
We tap into how SD’s craft brewing scene has grown — and where it’s headed as the mature, experienced, and renowned beer mecca.
January 25, 2024
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Monica Garske
The tan exterior of Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego with it Spanish Colonial style architecture and people walking in the foreground.
Arts
Downtown San Diego’s Balboa Theatre turns 100 in 2024
The historic venue on Fourth Avenue debuted in March 1924 as a vaudeville and movie theater.
January 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A professional golfer swings on the bright green course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California, during the Farmers Insurance Open as spectators watch from the sidelines.
Sports
Tee Time at Torrey: 2024 Farmers Insurance Open returns to San Diego
The high-profile PGA Tour competition takes over the local links Wednesday, Jan. 24-Saturday, Jan. 27.
January 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Natural History Museum
Culture
Museum milestone: The Nat celebrates 150th anniversary in San Diego in 2024
The museum in Balboa Park will debut a new exhibit, plant garden, film, and special events to ring in the milestone throughout 2024.
January 11, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD Dry January Mocktails Paradisaea La Jolla San Diego
Restaurants
Dry January: Try these mocktails around San Diego
These 11 creative, alcohol-free concoctions are certainly worth a toast.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD You Can Do Almost Anything Andy Arkley WNDR Museum San Diego
Arts
Cool art exhibitions to explore in San Diego in 2024
The local art scene is drawing us in, that’s for sure.
January 5, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD Downtown San Diego Garske
Events
Save the Dates: Big events coming to San Diego in 2024
From soccer and baseball to the San Diego County Fair, Pride and superheroes, 2024 is shaping up to be a mighty eventful year in America’s Finest City.
January 3, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance capybara pups 2023
Culture
SDtoday’s most-clicked stories and Instagram posts of 2023
Fireworks. Hiking. Kid-friendly activities. Capybaras. Festive events. Dang, you’re dynamic, SD.
December 20, 2023
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Monica Garske
Santee-Drive-In-Garske-1
Small Business
Final Feature: Santee Drive-In closing after 65 years in business
The beloved outdoor movie attraction said loss of customers and competition from streaming services have made it tough to stay in business.
December 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Queen Bee's Arts and Cultural Center North Park
Arts
Business Buzz: Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center in North Park celebrates 15th anniversary
The venue at 3925 Ohio St. hosts all kinds of art forms year-round — from live music and poetry to dance lessons and its beloved Beatles Fair.
December 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Topgolf East Harbor Island driving range rendering Port of San Diego
Development
Waterfront development fore-cast: Topgolf tees up to build driving range facility on San Diego Bay
Topgolf’s vision includes a three-story venue that would house 102 hitting bays — and the Port of San Diego wants to build an entertainment district around it.
December 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
Category6LED New San Diego neighborhood signs
Small Business
Gaslamp, Convoy, Old Town: Bright local business releases new replica community signs
Category6LED’s newest neon signs are inspired by three beloved neighborhoods in San Diego.
December 4, 2023
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Monica Garske
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights SD
Culture
How to Watch the 2023 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
The 53-year tradition returns to downtown SD’s waterfront on Sunday, Dec. 10 + Sunday, Dec. 17.
December 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
Lobby at LaFayette Hotel & Club
Play
The most unique places to stay in San Diego
From historic hideaways to beachfront gems, San Diego is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 17, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Chicken Pie Shop
Small Business
Iconic, longtime businesses in San Diego
You really can’t have San Diego without these beloved local spots.
November 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Skyline
City
San Diego-Tijuana World Design Capital 2024: What it is and how to get involved
Together, SD and Tijuana, Mexico, will be the first ever binational World Design Capital.
November 6, 2023
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Monica Garske
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