As the home of more small farms than any other US county, San Diego hosts a plethora of produce-focused fests, but few get quite as wacky as the Fallbrook Avocado Festival. This Sunday, the North County tradition will return with a day full of contests, costumes, and unique goodies that celebrate th

The Gaslamp is the kind of place where anything goes. A country bar with a mechanical bull (Double Deuce) and a hookah lounge serving Russian food (Pushkin) share a block with a hip-hop nightclub (F6ix) and an ’80s arcade bar with boozy Capri Suns (Coin-Op). Tourists stroll by in flip flops and shor

The best food in San Diego is often not found in a restaurant. That doesn’t mean it’s hard to find—look for a sidewalk grill set up in front of a bar, ask your neighbor what those delicious smells wafting into your yard are, or check out the temporary restaurant within an existing restaurant. Pop-up

The front of your home is often the first thing people notice, which is why upgrading your windows and doors can help you leave a lasting impression. Many San Diego homeowners are choosing custom products to enhance the overall beauty, efficiency, and value of their homes. From grilles and hardware

Summer is approaching, but you’d be forgiven if you’re not eager to hop on an airplane and travel any time soon. Air fares are sky high and the economy is, well, not great. So maybe try this idea instead: do a staycation hiking trip in San Diego. There are so many great hikes and trails, and you can

Chef Steve Brown and the company he founded, Swagyu Burger, have made like Gwenyth Paltrow and Chris Martin and consciously uncoupled. “There’s no hard feelings about it,” Swagyu operations lead Kyle Simh says. “We wanted to go with the burger model and kind of expand to have more locations and a br

“The breath is the first to go,” a LIVV Cardiff staff member says, moments before I immerse myself in water that stands at a toasty 50 degrees Fahrenheit. “Your body enters a state of shock, and it kind of knocks the wind out of you. Expect that, and don’t worry. The first minute is the worst.”April

It’s easy to bemoan it, but the sunshine tax is, well, kinda worth it. Outdoor living is a luxury we can claim year-round—so why not make it truly fabulous? We asked Michael Rounds, general manager of Solana Beach retailer Native Coast Appliance Gallery, to shout out cookers, coolers, heaters, and g

Easter is just around the corner, and San Diego restaurants are already booking up fast for brunch reservations. Whether you’re hunting for a decadent Easter spread, looking for an egg hunt for your family, or hoping for a bottomless mimosa afternoon, we’ve got you covered. Mark your calendars, sche

One hundred years ago, San Diego architect Lilian J. Rice set out on a trip through southern Spain. As she explored, the 36-year-old took hundreds of photographs and made constant sketches. Eventually, she found herself in the ancient town of Tarifa, positioned at the country’s southernmost tip, whe

Natural wine is much more than a snobby millennial trend. Luckily, San Diego boasts a number of wine experts that are helping unpack what’s truth and what’s just on TikTok—people like Chelsea Coleman (The Rose Wine Bar, Mabel’s Gone Fishing), Heidi Greenwood (Esquina Wine Shop), and Kirsten Potenza

The Perfect OrderSmoked Deviled Eggs | Manilla Clam Crostini | Roasted DuckThere are many ways employee lounges can go awry. Volume chewers, nuked tuna, the person who zeroes in on a premium snack and becomes the oligarch of what were supposed to be communist Cheetos. Famously, Ballast Point employe

The Perfect OrderSmoked Deviled Eggs | Manilla Clam Crostini | Roasted DuckThere are many ways employee lounges can go awry. Volume chewers, nuked tuna, the person who zeroes in on a premium snack and becomes the oligarch of what were supposed to be communist Cheetos. Famously, Ballast Point employe

Fifty of San Diego’s top women founders, CEOs, and CFOs gathered on the lawn at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Thursday, March 27 for an evening of wine, local food, and unfiltered conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the messier parts of ambition. Hosted with J.P. Morgan for International

Besides a stint playing college football in Nebraska, Darrien Oliver has lived in San Diego his entire life. “I grew up in Spring Valley, went to Rancho [Elementary], La Mesa Middle, then went to Helix [Charter High School],” he says. Growing up in the area, he laughs and says he definitely remember

The pursuit of optimal health and wellness has been hardwired into human nature long before Herodotus mused about the Fountain of Youth. And while people have been tinkering with their bodies for centuries—mixing potions, creating elixirs, and testing the limits of longevity—modern biohacking takes

From San Marcos’s free Spring Fling Festival to a full day of country at Boots in the Park, this weekend is fit for festivals galore. San Diego will flex its muscles as the Capital of Craft at the North Park Festival of Beers while local writers can gain insight from dozens of authors at the San Die

As I stood there, eyes closed, blue lighting showering the room, my mind raced through thoughts of the past few months back at home in San Diego. The holidays had been followed by my birthday, a breakup, and a new role at work. February was already beginning to feel like six months trapped into 28 d

This April, The Good Festival returns to Westfield UTC with a mission to promote sustainability, wellness, and a greener future. Running from April 24-27 in Palm Plaza and The Pointe, the local community is invited to explore innovative ways to live more eco-consciously in a fun, interactive environ

Surrounded by eucalyptus and olive trees at the end of a cul-de-sac is a friendly take on a typically hard-edged style—a midcentury modern home softened by gabled roofs and judicious use of wood and brick, elements more typical of early-20th-century Craftsman houses. It was designed by a physician a