• Where to Get Gluten-Free Pastries in San Diego

    Where to Get Gluten-Free Pastries in San Diego,Cole Novak

    Leaving the house is hard—so, obviously, I have to reward myself with a sweet snack whenever I do it. But, recently, I ran into a problem: My stomach couldn’t handle gluten for a while, making it difficult to pick up a donut or cookie with my coffee while running errands. And, when the sugar craving

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  • San Diego FC’s First-Ever Jerseys are Here

    San Diego FC’s First-Ever Jerseys are Here,Cole Novak

    Here. We. Go. This only happens once.The first-ever San Diego FC uniforms are here. Welcome to the unveiling.This is a moment in San Diego sports, and another big step as the club prepares for its debut in Major League Soccer’s 2025 season. Partnering with Adidas, the team’s new kit is minimalist in

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  • 3 San Diego Hikes to Wow Your Out-of-Town Guests

    3 San Diego Hikes to Wow Your Out-of-Town Guests,Cole Novak

    It’s the time of year when friends and relatives descend on San Diego from across the country. While the rest of the US sees cold, snow, rain, and freezing temperatures around December and January, our city usually has sunny days and perfect hiking weather in the 60s and low 70s. Plus, our hiking tr

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  • Unhinged, A Dating Series: From the Archives

    Unhinged, A Dating Series: From the Archives,Nicolle Monico

    I’ve been digging through San Diego Magazine’s archives recently, working to understand what dating has looked like over the past 76 years of the mag’s existence. As I browsed, I came across an article in the February 2016 issue featuring a byline I recognized: Kai Oliver-Kurtin. The SD local has be

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  • Meet San Diego’s Renowned Pet Detective, Babs Fry

    Meet San Diego’s Renowned Pet Detective, Babs Fry,Cole Novak

    Babs Fry is on a mission.It’s 74 degrees out, the sun is shining, and the 54-year-old is pushing through bumper-to-bumper traffic on the 8 freeway at 5 o’clock on a Tuesday evening. But she’s not going to Ocean Beach for a last minute dip. No, she’s headed in the opposite direction—to an overgrown s

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  • Best Restaurants and Best of San Diego 2025 Marketing Toolkit

    Best Restaurants and Best of San Diego 2025 Marketing Toolkit,Cole Novak

    You’ve served us mouthwatering meals, styled our hair to perfection, or helped us crush our fitness goals. Now it’s our turn to celebrate YOU! Sit back, relax, and let us handle some of the marketing. We’ve put together everything you need to rally your biggest fans and followers to nominate and vot

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  • The (Not So) Secret Work of Billionaire Philanthropist Ernest Rady

    The (Not So) Secret Work of Billionaire Philanthropist Ernest Rady,Cole Novak

    Ernest Rady and his wife, Evelyn, came to San Diego from Manitoba, Canada in 1966 simply looking for a home where Evelyn’s allergies wouldn’t be so bad. “We tried several places, and we ended up in San Diego, and she hasn’t had allergies in 60 years,” Rady says. “So that was a good move.”Little did

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  • New UCSD Museum Will Feature the Strauss Foundation’s $20M Collection

    New UCSD Museum Will Feature the Strauss Foundation’s $20M Collection,Cole Novak

    The bones are here. A mirrored closet reflecting a massive painting. A pleated window shade peeking out from behind a frame. Reminders that, before this place was a museum, it was a regular—albeit expansive—house tucked away in the North County neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe. Real estate moguls Mat

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  • 16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: December 4-8

    16 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: December 4-8,Cole Novak

    The countdown to Christmas begins with a myriad of seasonal events all over San Diego. Folks who love dazzling light-up displays can admire local tree lightings, walk the LED-laden path of City Lights or gaze out at the San Diego Bay for boats dressed for Peace on Earth. As for those who enjoy a car

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  • 14 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This December

    14 San Diego Nonprofit Events to Attend This December,Cole Novak

    Red Ribbon GalaDecember 1Join Impulse San Diego for the Red Ribbon Gala in honor of World AIDS Day 2024. Hosted by drag queen Chad Michaels, the evening is dedicated to reducing AIDS-related stigma, honoring those lost and living with HIV, and committing to ending the HIV epidemic. Enjoy live music,

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  • 15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Nov. 27–Dec. 1

    15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Nov. 27–Dec. 1,Cole Novak

    There’s much to be thankful for this week—including another busy weekend full of fun San Diego events. Folks who still have Woodstock FOMO will have two chances to celebrate the music of the era’s biggest stars. Local theaters will bring iconic holiday tales to life. And a handful of SD restaurants

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  • San Diego Botanic Garden Celebrates 55 Years

    San Diego Botanic Garden Celebrates 55 Years,Cole Novak

    What’s the big deal about turning 55? At San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG), it’s not just about the years, but about growth, impact, and the garden’s vision for the future. Since its opening in 1970, the 37-acre oasis in Encinitas has evolved into a globally recognized center for plant conservation, e

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  • The Best Things to Do in San Diego This Month: Dec. 2024

    The Best Things to Do in San Diego This Month: Dec. 2024,Cole Novak

    Just like that, another year is in the books. Before the New Year arrives, get into the festive spirit at these events happening throughout San Diego this December. From holiday concerts and food festivals to art exhibits and outdoor celebrations, here are some great ways to close out 2024 in style.

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  • Q&A With Boutique Store Owner Andrea Van De Vort

    Q&A With Boutique Store Owner Andrea Van De Vort,Cole Novak

    Since her early days in Tempe, AZ, Andrea Van De Vort has had a passion for fashion—as illustrated in her fifth grade journal blueprinting her outfits months in advance—from the purse down to the shoes. Reminiscing on her childhood alongside 22 cousins, her fondest memories include going shopping wi

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  • 10 Young San Diego Athletes to Watch in 2025

    10 Young San Diego Athletes to Watch in 2025,Cole Novak

    Avocados, craft beer, and Taylor guitars are some of San Diego’s most notable exports, but the city has a less-touted gift: Our backyard is known for fostering some of the most elite athletic talent in the country.Every year, local athletes from the North County down to the South Bay fill the colleg

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  • Unhinged, A Dating Series: Finding a Middle Ground

    Unhinged, A Dating Series: Finding a Middle Ground,Nicolle Monico

    I’ve lain awake just about every night for the last two weeks thinking about the question I posed in my last article: Can a couple last long-term with vastly different lifestyle preferences and social needs? To be fair, I’m an overthinker with anxiety, so it’s not super uncommon for me to be staring

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  • 13 Alcohol-Free Things to Do in San Diego at Night

    13 Alcohol-Free Things to Do in San Diego at Night,Cole Novak

    The word “nightlife” may conjure images of bars and booze cruises, but San Diego County offers much to do after dusk for those looking to play without a pint glass in sight. From rollercoasters and ferries to live shows and haunted houses, here are 13 things to do in San Diego at night evening in th

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  • 15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Nov. 19–24

    15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: Nov. 19–24,Amelia Rodriguez

    Some say Christmastime can’t start until after Thanksgiving, but why fight the holiday spirit if it seeps in a little early? Put up those trees, listen to Mariah Carey, deck the halls—go nuts. And, while you’re at it, begin your holiday festivities with spirited events throughout San Diego. Gift sho

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  • Em Coffee House Opens in Mira Mesa

    Em Coffee House Opens in Mira Mesa,Nicolle Monico

    Only Brazil surpasses Vietnam when it comes to coffee production, but Vietnamese coffee culture also has deeply rooted traditions and a unique culture prized throughout the world. Coffee from the Southeast Asian country tends to be characterized by strong, intense flavors. It is traditionally prepar

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  • 15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 12–17

    15 Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend: November 12–17,Cole Novak

    Daytime temperatures will soon duck into the mid-60s in San Diego, but the city’s arts scene never takes a break for the chill. This week’s live music lineup includes a pair of concerts at Gallagher Square and a tribute to the region’s punk rock prowess at Punk in the Park. San Diegans can also floc

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