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
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Travel and Outdoors
The coast with the most: San Diego’s beautiful beaches
From Coronado and Pacific Beach to Encinitas and Oceanside, San Diego’s beaches are unmatched — it’s an abundance of riches, really.
August 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD inaugural Taste of East Village 2023
Food
Order up: 35+ restaurants set to participate in first ever Taste of East Village in San Diego
The inaugural event is on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 4-8 p.m.
August 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Copley Symphony Hall renovation updates San Diego Symphony
Music
3 things to know: Updates on the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego
The construction timeline for the large-scale project has shifted, and the hall’s anticipated reopening is now in early 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
Festivals
What to expect at the star-studded Del Mar Wine and Food Festival
The brand-new, celeb-driven fest will highlight local culinary talent across 20+ events on Wednesday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 11
August 14, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD San Diego Zoo Safari Park Elephant Valley rendering
Education
Have you herd? “Elephant Valley” coming to San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2025
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance hopes the new savanna-like environment makes strides for conservation of the species.
August 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD GetMyBoat pink Barbie boat San Diego Bay
Travel and Outdoors
It’s giving Barbie vibes: Rent this pink party boat to cruise San Diego Bay
The all-pink electric boat will take your group of six cruising on San Diego Bay.
August 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
Oceanside Harbor Village | Photo via Canva
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Oceanside
This beach city is roughly 45 minutes from downtown San Diego and is perfect for a nearby getaway.
August 3, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Elijo Lagoon
Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in San Diego
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
August 3, 2023
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Trevor Peters
Colorful art pieces at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego
Festivals
Authentic folk art, artists fill Bazaar del Mundo for Latin American Festival
The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.
August 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD AleSmith Brewing Company Miramar
Small Business
Breweries in San Diego’s Miramar area — aka ‘Beeramar’
Many of San Diego’s most beloved craft breweries are making beer in the heart of Miramar.
July 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
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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
Bai Yun — a giant panda in the San Diego Zoo in 2019.
Culture
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance signs agreement that could bring back giant pandas
The new bears could arrive at the zoo as soon as late summer 2024 if all permits are approved.
February 22, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Outside at the dog society
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
A rainy street with water pooling over a crosswalk.
Weather
When will El Niño conditions end in San Diego?
Following another substantial storm, it the end of San Diego’s rainy season in sight?
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 group of Black entertainers pose in front of the Douglas Hotel in downtown San Diego in the 1930s wearing suits and headpieces.
History
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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Monica Garske
Road closure SDtoday
Travel and Outdoors
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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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
Rendering of Freedom Park with an aerial view that shows green space and the USS Midway Museum
Development
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
February 15, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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