Travel and Outdoors

A big, pink jellyfish sculpture at the new Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport
Work
All you need to know about the San Diego International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
August 28, 2025 12:00 PM
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Monica Garske
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
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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
Rendering Eucalyptus Park entrance
Parks and Recreation
Renovations coming to Eucalyptus Park in Chula Vista
The redevelopment plan will include a skate plaza, a second playground and dog park, splash pads, and improvements to existing amenities.
August 21, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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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
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
SD UCSD Sojourner Truth statue
History
Honoring Black history in San Diego
From murals and public artworks to museums and cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
Rendering of the dining area inside the new Whaling Bar in San Diego with wooden floors and marble tables.
Food
The Whaling Bar is returning to La Valencia Hotel
The historic La Jolla cocktail lounge is set to debut a redesign the blends old and new elements
February 5, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Actor Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa stand side by side laughing at a Nobu Restaurants event.
Robert De Niro-backed Nobu restaurant set to open at Hotel del Coronado in 2025
This is the global brand’s second restaurant in the San Diego area — the other is in the Gaslamp Quarter’s Hard Rock Hotel.
February 2, 2024
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Monica Garske