Tourism and Hospitality

A dish of sliced pork loin medalions with bright red mole sauce.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego
Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025 06:15 PM
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Staff
The 100-year-old historic carousel in Balboa Park
Entertainment
Restored Balboa Park Carousel will reopen on National Carousel Day 2023 in San Diego
The historic attraction will spin again on Tuesday, July 25, with free rides for the special occasion.
July 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Tourism and Hospitality
Wedding venues in San Diego
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
A view of downtown Julian in San Diego County's mountains.
Play
The ultimate road trip to Julian
Hit the road and head to San Diego County’s charming mountain town — we’re sharing all the details about what to do, where to eat and drink, and where to stay.
July 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Britannia Tearooms Drink Up 2023
Restaurants
The Britannia Tearooms debuting in Midway District
Selina Stockley, of Surrey, England, has been living in San Diego for 31 years and this new business venture has long been her dream.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Comic-Con International SD Convention Center
Festivals
Mini Preview: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con International 2023
We think San Diego is always super — especially on one very special long weekend every July.
June 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Elvira restaurant
Restaurants
Cesarina Group to open traditional Roman pizzeria in Ocean Beach
Elvira is set to open at the former site of BO-beau kitchen + bar.
June 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
Kobey's Swap Meet in San Diego.
Retail
Happy haulin’: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in San Diego
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in America’s Finest City.
June 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
A USA Lacrosse game action photo.
Sports
San Diego hosts 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship
The global tournament will be played across three local venues, including Snapdragon Stadium, Wednesday June 21-Saturday, July 1.
June 15, 2023
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Monica Garske
The new blue beach outdoor space at Birch Aquarium in San Diego in June 2023.
Events
New at Birch Aquarium: ‘Blue Beach’ and family-friendly happy hour series
The Blue Beach space is now open to visitors; the happy hour series runs Monday-Wednesday, July 10-Aug. 30.
June 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
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
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People gather around San Diego Humane Society's redesigned Adoptions Center; the entrance is blue with the words "Woof Woof" over the doorway.
City
Now Open: San Diego Humane Society’s redesigned Adoptions Center
The facility’s improved layout includes 58 dog rooms, 55 cat kennels, and 53 spaces for smaller pets.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
Eclipse Chocolate in San Diego
Food
So sweet: 11 chocolate shops in San Diego
Take a sweet tour of stores that sell chocolates and other treats.
February 14, 2024
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Monica Garske
District 7 Councilmember Raul Campillo cutting a ribbon to symbolize the opening of the new park.
Parks and Recreation
Allied Gardens Off-Leash Dog Park now open
The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.
February 13, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego's skyline with map points coming from different locations.
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Thanks for sharing your sweet stories, SD.
February 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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
All four Padres jerseys with the PS hearts on them
Sports
The San Diego Padres to honor Peter Seidler on their 2024 jerseys
The team will also host a celebration of life ceremony to honor the late chairman and founder before the start of the 2024 season.
February 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
5 times presidents visited San Diego
From Harrison to Bush, many US presidents visited America’s Finest City while holding the position.
February 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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 gray, scruffy dog in an orange bandana; a fluffy, cream-colored dog in a blue bandana; and a skinny, white and brown dog in a blue bandana.
Nonprofits
Five San Diego County dogs to compete in ‘Puppy Bowl XX’
The contenders represent two local shelters: Helen Woodward Animal Center and The Animal Pad.
February 7, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
King Tides crash against the Windansea Beach Surf Shack in La Jolla as a rainbow shines over the beach.
Weather
February 2024 King Tides coming to San Diego’s coastline
Expect big surf along parts of SD’s coastline the morning of Feb. 9, 2024.
February 7, 2024
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Monica Garske