Ray’s Tennis doesn’t look like much from the outside. Never has. It’s just a green box with cloudy windows in Hillcrest, just steps away from a McDonald’s on University Avenue. But for nearly 60 years, this place has been the genesis for three generations of San Diego tennis dreams. Head inside, and

Sightsee, savor and catch a wide range of live entertainment this weekend in San Diego. Take advantage of the La Jolla Half Marathon and the La Jolla Historical Society’s Secret Garden Tour, each offering a scenic trip through the coastal community. Wine and dine with bottomless portions at the Chee

Most A-frame cabins follow the same idea. A triangle, a front window, and a small deck. After a point, they start to look identical. These examples move past that. The shape stays, but what happens around it changes. Decks extend the footprint, glazing shifts how light enters, side volumes add funct

The year was 2020. Venues were silent, stage lights off. Covid had gutted the music industry. “Musicians and creatives were all asking, ‘Okay, what do we do now?’” recalls San Diego musician Durell Anthony, a talented vocalist and songwriter. Anthony found one stage that was still open and even desi

At the top of a golf swing, the world settles into a hush. Anyone within 50 yards kindly shuts up in reverence. Steady heartbeats tuck inside the sound of the wind. Time stands still. Or—panic sets in, a thousand warnings from coaches and YouTube tutorials prattle through your brainpan. You wonder i

For the people still fretting about what to do for Mother’s Day: We’ve got you. If mom likes a good festival, consider stopping for drinks at the Coronado Art & Wine Festival or learning how to dance in the zydeco tradition at Gator by the Bay. Or peruse the local art scene and explore new exhibitio

A ’90s pop hit is blasting as I drive up to Solana Beach to go dancing. I’m dressed in the millennial nightlife uniform: black tee, cute jeans, heels. It is 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday. The dance party starts soon. I’ll be home by 10 p.m. at the latest. I may even catch an episode of Summer House. I am a

Traffic between Los Angeles and San Diego doesn’t usually inspire a spontaneous drive. But when SHAVONE. (born Shavone Charles)—local entrepreneur, author, and musician—got a call from San Diego FC about a potential partnership, she got in her car, pointed it south, and started driving. “I dropped e

The modern content universe leaves little room for serendipity. Our phones feed us infinite variations of stuff we already know we’ll like. But long before The Algorithm hijacked our capacity for surprise, we were at the mercy of TV schedules in constant flux. We used to channel surf at random, or j

Enter May in resplendent style, with a lineup of exciting concerts, creative showcases and gastronomic festivals. Those looking for their live music fix can sing along to the stylings of Ms. Lauryn Hill at Gallagher Square, catch indie rocker Snail Mail at The Observatory North Park or watch Star Wa

As editors of a regional magazine, we often get asked: What are the best things to do in San Diego? While that answer often involves our favorite taco spot, a definitive ranking of each neighborhood with age-specific notes (head to PB if you’re under 25, grab drinks in Del Mar if you’re over 35), an

San Diego is facing an 85 percent cut to arts and culture funding. This is not just a reduction or a course correction. This is a cliff. And the question now isn’t whether people care—the response to last week’s piece made that abundantly clear—it’s whether caring is enough to change what happens ne

By the looks of it, this weekend is shaping up to be the most event-rich stretch of the year, with plentiful chances to go out, give back and experience all the diverse offerings San Diego has in store. Concerts, car shows, annual exhibitions and free festivals—the hardest part will be choosing whic

Home of Guiding Hands Legends Among Us: Rockin’ for a Cause Gala  May 2 Home of Guiding Hands will host its Legends Among Us: Rockin’ for a Cause Gala at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. Now in its 52nd year, the gala will honor San Diegans who have made a lasting impact for adults and children with i

Tired of repainting exteriors that start to fade, chip, and lose definition after a few seasons? In 2026, exterior design shifts toward materials that carry their own texture, tone, and structure from the start. Instead of relying on paint to define a facade, these choices use wood grain, stone dept

Craftsmans and Spanish Revivalists and mid-century modernists—why does San Diego have so many different architectural styles? What makes a home distinctly San Diego? What are the trends shaping the look of the city’s neighborhoods for years to come? We asked the experts: architects and designers hon

When we think of May, we think of Mother’s Day, blooming flowers, sunny skies, and lots of fun, seasonal events in the city. This month, locals can dine on the creations of James Beard Award-Winning Chefs at Rancho Bernardo Inn, or take advantage of berry season at the annual Vista Strawberry Festiv

The woman who designed many of Balboa Park’s gardens was nine or 10 years old when the head of Bay Park Elementary decided the trajectory of her life. “I would draw little downtowns, and one day the principal came by and said, ‘Let me see that,’” recalls Vicki Estrada, founder of Estrada Land Planni

Back then, it was the haircut of Flock of Seagulls’ frontman as a mall—angular, wild to look at, confusing to old people. It was even perplexing to young people, who loved every single thing about malls. It was a real-life recreation of M.C. Escher’s painting, Relativity, with stairs that went every

Indoor soccer playoffs, engaging art exhibitions and avocado activities are in store this weekend in San Diego. Sports fans can root for the Gulls as they finish their regular season slate and catch a postseason matchup between the Sockers and the St. Louis Ambush. Evocative artwork can be admired t