Travel and Outdoors

Two kids running on the flight deck of the USS Midway with their arms stretched out like they're flying; aircraft are parked in the background.
Tourism and Hospitality
20 Ways to Enjoy Kids Free San Diego in October 2025
More than 60 local museums + attractions will offer free admission for kids age 12 and under from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 31.
September 24, 2025 02:28 PM
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Monica Garske
MCAS Miramar Air Show US Navy
Events
The MCAS Miramar Air Show 2023 soars back
The world’s largest military air show features live, aerial displays in addition to immersive experiences and static displays.
September 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
The Canyoneers volunteer hiking group from The San Diego Natural History Museum
Travel and Outdoors
TheNat’s Canyoneers kick off their 2023-2024 hiking season in San Diego County
The group of volunteers from the San Diego Natural History Museum will lead 60 free, local hikes from September 2023 to June 2024 — their 51st annual hiking season.
September 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
CORO written in the sand dunes in Coronado.
History
The secret message in Coronado’s sand dunes
The sand dunes along Central Beach in Coronado — sometimes called Mando’s Dunes — have been crafted to spell the city’s name.
September 1, 2023
A crane digging ground at waterfront park.
Development
Waterfront Park under construction for the Waterfront Park Active Recreation project.
The new development will bring recreational courts and fields, a dog park, and more activity options to the bayfront destination.
September 1, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego Roads SDtoday
City
San Diego ranks among the most costly commuter cities in the US
The study determined how much a worker in San Diego would earn if they spent their commute time working a median-salary job.
August 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Spring 2020 red tide bioluminescence
Education
Scripps study highlights what fueled historic ‘red tide’ of spring 2020 in San Diego
The plankton that caused the ocean water to glow are described by scientists as the “Michael Phelps of the plankton world,” aka super swimmers.
August 30, 2023
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Monica Garske
Airplane ascending over San Diego.
Airports and Transportation
SAN expecting high traffic going into Labor Day Weekend
The airport expects to see travel levels exceed pre-pandemic traffic.
August 29, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Pacific Beach SD
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
Jimmy Buffet Suite at the Margaritaville Hotel Gaslamp
Travel and Outdoors
Margaritaville Hotel makes its debut in downtown San Diego
The hotel boasts that it has the largest rooftop pool in San Diego, plus event spaces and three restaurants.
August 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Vendors at the La Mesa Village Farmers Market in east San Diego County
Events
Lettuce celebrate: La Mesa Village Farmers Market turns 30
The market takes over La Mesa Boulevard from 4th Street to Palm Avenue every Friday year-round.
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
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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
Roosevelt SDtoday
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
Two people wearing ponchos and carrying an umbrella walk across a rainy street in San Diego during the February 2024 winter storms.
Weather
San Diego’s winter 2024 storm impacts: Rainfall stats, warnings, and what’s next
According to the National Weather Service, another storm system could move through San Diego County Thursday, Feb. 8, and Friday, Feb. 9.
February 6, 2024
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Monica Garske