The Padres were supposed to be a mess this year. But thanks to an unstoppable start, star power veterans, and some of the best young talent in the league, this has been a season to binge. When it comes to a World Series run, fans may still sometimes feel like cats in a room full of rocking chairs, b

What do fresh sandwiches, frosty lemonade, and a sun-soaked afternoon all have in common? They’re the holy trinity of a perfect picnic—and San Diego just happens to be the ultimate stage. With rolling green lawns and cliffside ocean perches, America’s Finest City is basically a picnic paradise. Whet

We asked, you answered. Here are the winners our readers chose as the Best of San Diego 2025. Click on the categories below to jump to your favorite lists. Beauty & Cosmetic | Fitness | Food & Drink | Health & Wellness | Home & Garden | Kids | People | Pets | Professional Services | Shopping | Trave

I wasn’t sure I’d ever feel butterflies for someone again. When my long-term relationship ended last year, I couldn’t have imagined that in several months’ time I’d be trading messages and stories, laughing over new inside jokes and finding so many points of connection with someone like Robin (not h

Reflecting the exuberance of the post-WWII boom in L.A., this recently renovated paragon of Mid-century style in Rolling Hills Estates that was designed in 1957 by architect Joseph Friel, is set on a canyon-side site encompassing views of the San Gabriel Mountains. With its long, low-slung profile a

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased to where it was three weeks ago, modest relief for prospective homebuyers challenged by rising home prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs. Related Articles Long-delayed over-the-water restaurant opens at Seaport

From revamped icons, FOMO-inducing bakeries, and booze-fueled workouts to legendary local athletes, mega retail openings, and ways to get your kids out of the house, here’s our annual guide to the best of the best in the city, according to us and you. Click the photos below to see our full list in e

From revamped icons, FOMO-inducing bakeries, and booze-fueled workouts to legendary local athletes, mega retail openings, and ways to get your kids out of the house, here’s our annual guide to the best of the best in the city, according to us and you. Click the photos below to see our full list in e

Best Place to Shop for a Cause Thread Spun Much as you’ll want to, you can’t move into Thread Spun, a sustainably minded Encinitas boutique on North Coast Highway. But you can stock up on beautifully made, thoughtfully curated homewares, apparel, accessories, personal care items, and goodies for kid

Best Place to Shop for a Cause Thread Spun Much as you’ll want to, you can’t move into Thread Spun, a sustainably minded Encinitas boutique on North Coast Highway. But you can stock up on beautifully made, thoughtfully curated homewares, apparel, accessories, personal care items, and goodies for kid

Best Semicentennial San Diego Foundation The San Diego Foundation (SDF) celebrated its 50th anniversary with proclamations from 15 cities and the County of San Diego, declaring May 28 as San Diego Foundation Day and launching a new campaign. It was also named Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator A

Best Semicentennial San Diego Foundation The San Diego Foundation (SDF) celebrated its 50th anniversary with proclamations from 15 cities and the County of San Diego, declaring May 28 as San Diego Foundation Day and launching a new campaign. It was also named Nonprofit of the Year by State Senator A

Best Place for Athletes to Go Clubbing Club House Encinitas Need to baby your muscles after a marathon or sweat out the bad decisions you’ve made in the last decade? Club House is your spot. A 50-minute session at this wellness destination in Encinitas gets you access to tools like red light therapy

Best Place for Athletes to go Clubbing Club House Encinitas Need to baby your muscles after a marathon or sweat out the bad decisions you’ve made in the last decade? Club House is your spot. A 50-minute session at this wellness destination in Encinitas gets you access to tools like red light therapy

Best Proof That San Diego is a Sports Town 2024 Summer Olympics Last year’s Olympics in Paris delivered plenty of unforgettable moments—a metal band performing alongside a headless Marie Antoinette in a 13th-century castle, breakdancing’s short-lived debut (sorry, Raygun), and even Snoop Dogg servin

Best Proof That San Diego is a Sports Town 2024 Summer Olympics Last year’s Olympics in Paris delivered plenty of unforgettable moments—a metal band performing alongside a headless Marie Antoinette in a 13th-century castle, breakdancing’s short-lived debut (sorry, Raygun), and even Snoop Dogg servin

Best Way to Convince Your Kids to Get Outside Mellano Farm Stand Spend a screen-free afternoon with fun activities like pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, and wildflowers; tractor rides; and animal encounters with pigs, goats, and chickens at Mellano Farm Stand in Oceanside. The family-owned l

Best Way to Convince Your Kids to Get Outside Mellano Farm Stand Spend a screen-free afternoon with fun activities like pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, and wildflowers; tractor rides; and animal encounters with pigs, goats, and chickens at Mellano Farm Stand in Oceanside. The family-owned l

The city of San Diego will hand over its asbestos-plagued office tower at 101 Ash St. to a development team that believes that it can turn the currently unusable high-rise into something city leaders say they desperately need — rent-restricted apartments for low-income families.Tuesday, San Diego Ci

This weekend, immerse yourself in the artistry of our local theaters, festivals, museums, and marketplaces. Gain “herstorical” insight from The Lesbians of San Diego Project’s new play, or experience Tahitian cultural traditions at the annual Heiva San Diego in Oceanside. You can also admire and pur