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
Ocean Beach Pier gates being closed by a San Diego life guard.
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego piers to visit during summer 2023
The OB Pier might be closed this summer, but other piers will give you Ocean Views
June 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
UCSD Blue Line Trolley arriving at a trolley station.
Airports and Transportation
Fair Tripper is back to take riders to the San Diego County Fair
Tickets include entry to the 2023 San Diego County Fair and round-trip services on MTS and NCTD trains.
June 6, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego County Fair 2023
Events
San Diego County Fair 2023: What to know before you go
The 2023 fair kicks off Wednesday, June 7, and runs through the Fourth of July in Del Mar.
June 1, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Summer Movies in the Park 2023
Culture
Summer Movies in the Park 2023 returns across San Diego County
The free, outdoor movie series kicks off Memorial Day weekend and runs through late October.
May 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Cruisin Grand Escondido
Culture
Vroom, vroom: Car shows in San Diego County
From Escondido to La Mesa, these car show culture in our county rolls deep.
May 22, 2023
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Monica Garske
Jacaranda trees early into their blooms in San Diego.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to tour jacaranda trees in San Diego
The lavender-blue blooms generally arrive in late spring and last for about two months
May 19, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Spreckels organ pavilion with an organ player on the stage
Parks and Recreation
10 free summer concert series in San Diego
Explore San Diego’s parks while enjoying live music all summer long at these rockin’, jazzy, and dance-worthy events.
May 15, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
San Diego skyline photo in black and white
Tourism and Hospitality
National Travel and Tourism Week: San Diego’s tourism, by the numbers
The industry plays a major role in our city’s economy, job creation, and overall vibe as a feel-good hotspot.
May 10, 2023
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Monica Garske
The jet engine of a plane on an airfield.
Travel and Outdoors
Plan your next trip with nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport
Pack your bags for a trip to one of these popular nonstop destinations. Plus, keep an eye out for new routes.
May 10, 2023
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Anne Weber
A crew member clearing dead plants that pose a hazard.
Travel and Outdoors
San Diego residents encouraged to start taking steps early to prevent wildfires
The heavy rainfall in San Diego County has allowed plants to grow, but this will turn into fire fuel once it dries.
May 5, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
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First King Tides of 2024 will hit San Diego’s coastline this week
High Surf and Coastal Flood advisories are in effect for local beaches where waves could reach up to 11 ft on Thursday, Jan. 11-Friday, Jan. 12.
January 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
MLK promenade in the Gaslamp Quarter.
City
Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy in San Diego
Where to remember the civil rights leader and event to observe MLK Day
January 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
Peer into the future and use your knowledge of our city to predict what will happen in 2024.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A woman hitting a pickleball on the court at The Hub San Diego
Sports
Where to play pickleball in San Diego
The sport has become especially popular in San Diego, and there are spots to learn and play across the county.
January 8, 2024
San Diego Sunset at Sunset Cliffs
City
Best locations to watch a winter San Diego sunset
Something about those winter skies just hit different.
January 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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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
Mission Hills Nursery
Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for San Diego, CA
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 5, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Crews preparing to install a pipeline at Miramar Reservoir
Development
City crews prepare to install underwater pipeline at Lake Miramar
This one-mile segment is part of the Pure Water Program that aims to turn recycled water into clean drinking water.
January 4, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Business
Longtime businesses that closed in 2023
These beloved businesses served San Diego for 10+ years but no longer exist in 2024.
January 4, 2024
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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