• 8 Artists to See at CRSSD Spring 2025

    8 Artists to See at CRSSD Spring 2025,Amelia Rodriguez

    Every year in the spring and fall, some of the EDM scene’s brightest stars descend upon downtown San Diego. Founded in 2015, CRSSD Festival now draws an average of 30,000 fans for two days of sunlit dancing at Waterfront Park. This spring’s event, taking place March 1 and 2, brings a lineup topped b

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  • Is Ozempic Killing Restaurants?

    Is Ozempic Killing Restaurants?,Amelia Rodriguez

    After she started taking Ozempic, Kelly noticed a big difference in her restaurant bills.Kelly, who asked we not share her last name, lives in La Mesa and used to eat regularly at restaurants such as Farmer’s Table and Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar. A typical meal at the latter might include a cal

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  • San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Oceanside

    San Diego Neighborhood Guide: Oceanside,Cole Novak

    A coastal gem that feels like it’s been heavily polished over the last several years, Oceanside effortlessly blends beach-town charm with a burgeoning foodie and things-to-do scene. From its iconic pier and swim-and-surf worthy beaches to its hidden culinary treasures—and everything in between—Ocean

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  • 10 of the Best San Diego Plant Shops, Nurseries, and Gardens

    10 of the Best San Diego Plant Shops, Nurseries, and Gardens,Cole Novak

    It happens every spring—friends who had the foresight to plant seedlings as the weather turned start texting photos of their mighty harvests. Haunted by images of plump tomatoes and shiny peppers, we’re left staring sadly at our forlorn garden beds and empty patio pots. But not this year. Fall is th

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  • 15 of the Best San Diego Plant Shops, Nurseries, and Gardens

    15 of the Best San Diego Plant Shops, Nurseries, and Gardens,Cole Novak

    It happens every spring—friends who had the foresight to plant seedlings as the weather turned start texting photos of their mighty harvests. Haunted by images of plump tomatoes and shiny peppers, we’re left staring sadly at our forlorn garden beds and empty patio pots. But not this year. Fall is th

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  • Unhinged, A Dating Series: Letting Go

    Unhinged, A Dating Series: Letting Go,Nicolle Monico

    I’ve resisted the urge to crawl under my covers and hide from the world since Caleb* and I broke up last month. I want to be invisible. I want to be six months into the future—anywhere but here.But the days don’t stop, and time doesn’t wait for you to move on before it jumps back in with deadlines,

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  • How Much Does It Cost To Build a House In 2025

    How Much Does It Cost To Build a House In 2025,Terry Schutz

    Building a new house is an expensive undertaking. Gathering as much information as possible before committing to a contract is an essential part of home building.New home construction in the USA averages between $138,937.00 and $531,394.00. The median average is $323,026.00 or around $150.00 per squ

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  • How to Make Friends in San Diego

    How to Make Friends in San Diego,Cole Novak

    Those of us who put “make new friends” on our 2025 resolutions list may have already realized that, as an adult, finding your people isn’t always easy. One nearly foolproof approach, though? Start with what you love. San Diego is chock-full of groups celebrating and exploring all sorts of interests,

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  • The State of Cannabis in San Diego

    The State of Cannabis in San Diego,Cole Novak

    The green rush has settled to a steady hum in San Diego. Since Prop 64 (the California law that legalized cannabis use, sales, and manufacturing for adults over 21) passed in 2016 and legal sales started in 2018, cannabis has gone from taboo to almost quaint—ubiquitous, normalized, and as casual as

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  • 20 Must-Visit Museums in San Diego

    20 Must-Visit Museums in San Diego,Cole Novak

    While San Diego is commonly known for its stunning beaches, sunny weather, and jaw-dropping views, it is also home to a laundry list of must-visit museums. Sprinkled throughout the city are museums that allow guests to broaden their horizons by soaking up different cultures, admiring beautiful artwo

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  • 15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: February 12–16

    15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: February 12–16,Cole Novak

    No matter how you’re looking to spend Valentine’s Day weekend, there’s a sweet San Diego event for you. This Friday, sweethearts can share a holiday beer and dessert pairing at PB AleHouse. More of a creative type? Fashion a DIY shirt at Sew Loka’s Ryde or Dye workshop. Or don your best cosplay for

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  • Chasing Giants with Big-Wave Surfer Jojo Roper

    Chasing Giants with Big-Wave Surfer Jojo Roper,Cole Novak

    Centuries ago, explorers marked uncharted seas with the ominous warning, “Here be monsters.” Today, San Diego’s Jojo Roper hunts his own kind of sea monster: towering waves that test the limits of human endurance.“I train everyday and work my ass off to chase these waves, and [when the swell comes],

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  • Inside San Diego’s Only Miniatures Shop

    Inside San Diego’s Only Miniatures Shop,Cole Novak

    There are tiny homes, and then there are tiny homes. For lovers of the latter, Ms. Peggie’s Place in Pacific Beach is the type of shop that commands an almost religious devotion. Part home improvement depot, part department store, and part antique megamart, Ms. Peggie’s has provided a haven for doll

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  • I Tried It: Going Nude at Black’s Beach

    I Tried It: Going Nude at Black’s Beach,Cole Novak

    Yes, with the exception of my off-white, low-top Vans, I did take off all of my clothes. I had to. Because like the old saying goes, “When visiting a nude beach for the first time, do as the nudists do”—even if it’s 59 degrees outside and the ocean breezes sting like a cold, wet towel slapping your

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  • 7 of the Most Luxurious Suites at San Diego Hotels

    7 of the Most Luxurious Suites at San Diego Hotels,Cole Novak

    Theories abound for the origins of the term “honeymoon,” including the suggestion that a second-century Germanic tribe held the tradition of drinking mead for the first month after marriage. Nowadays, a jug of honey wine won’t cut it—post-wedding bliss calls for California kings and private hot tubs

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  • 20 Hot Date Ideas to Try Across San Diego

    20 Hot Date Ideas to Try Across San Diego,Cole Novak

    It begins innocently enough. You exchange numbers. You start to text. You ask about siblings and their hometown and send a flirty selfie or two (after 26 takes). And, finally, you decide the beige flags outweigh the pink ones. (This is modern romance, after all.) Now, you’re ready to ditch your digi

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  • Do San Diego Hikers Need to Worry About Mountain Lions?

    Do San Diego Hikers Need to Worry About Mountain Lions?,Cole Novak

    I recently read a story that terrified me. It was this story in The New York Times about a mountain lion in the northern California town of Georgetown who attacked two brothers on a trail, killing one of them.I know there are mountain lions in Mission Trails, where I frequently hike with my son. I a

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  • To Talk Politics on TikTok, Users Adopt a Secret Code

    To Talk Politics on TikTok, Users Adopt a Secret Code,Cole Novak

    Today’s internet is a whole new world, one tightly controlled by invisible algorithms that users may or may not appreciate. The way we talk to one another on social media reflects that. Algospeak—strategic wording to ensure that posts about controversial subjects don’t get users “shadow banned,” or

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  • 5 San Diego Sports Events to Watch: February 2025

    5 San Diego Sports Events to Watch: February 2025,Cole Novak

    Love is in the air this February, but your relationship isn’t the only thing heating up around Valentine’s Day. This month features arguably the best 10-day stretch of sports all year. The San Diego Legion’s season opener kicks things off on February 16, then a week-and-a-half later the SheBelieves

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  • 16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: February 6-9

    16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: February 6-9,Nicolle Monico

    As the weekend leads into Super Bowl LIX, there are many ways to spend the days before Sunday’s kickoff. Those looking for some small artwork to liven up their homes can begin searching through the Teeny Tiny Art Mart’s collection of almost 1,500 pieces. San Diegans can celebrate Black History Month

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