You’ve probably seen him around the city—a mischievous-looking creature with a Cookie Monster–blue head and a fuzzy body striped in scarlet, yellow, and green. He grins with a wide, red-lipped mouth as he hitches a ride on a a butterfly in San Ysidro, pours water down his back on El Cajon Boulevard,

Spring is finally here! The city is celebrating with plenty of activities all month-long, including a an Asian street food festival, live music along Adams Avenue, Coronado Playhouse’s new musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone, and more. Here are all the best things to do this month in San Diego: Con

Just as seasons for the Clippers and Sockers come to a close with Fan Appreciation Nights, a new set of 162 games will begin for the Padres on Opening Day. The return of Padres baseball also means the Friar faithful can check out Margaritaville Hotel’s Padres’ Kickoff Rooftop Party and the celebrato

It’s an old Spanish proverb, but one that fundamentally rings eternal, especially at Montage Healdsburg, one of the most memorable places to stay in Sonoma. There is that option, however, of never having to leave– by acquiring one of the resort’s signature residential properties. Recently completed

If your home didn’t sell, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean it won’t sell. In today’s San Diego market, it usually comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. The good news? All of these can be improved. Price It Right Today’s buyers are highly informed. Even slight overpricing can cause

With springtime set to arrive on Saturday, the new season will bring free activities, interactive dining experiences and plentiful film screenings to San Diego, in addition to the unseasonably hot weather. Wallet-friendly fun includes the showcase for Aladino Ghioni’s In Conversation with Stones and

In the reverent space of a gallery, deep sounds emerge from earthen vessels. Electronic chirps, squeals, and winds surround you. On display in Oceanside through March 22, San Diego artist Francisco Eme’s Future Ritual 1 – to Remember the Birds when They no Longer Exist (part of his exhibition Future

You don’t have to go far to get your forest fix in San Diego County—just take the 8 East past El Cajon and gain altitude in the Cuyamaca Mountains and you’ll hit Alpine, a quasi-rural community of 15,000 with sweeping views. Surrounded by national forest land and two reservations and perched at 2,00

Rufus Wainwright, the prolific, free-spirited singer/songwriter/composer has put his home in Laurel Canyon on the market. And it’s exactly what one might expect—a quirky but classic c.1926 Storybook Style cottage in a gated enclave and containing all the standard Storybook details: the library in a

Buckets. Mops. Eco-friendly spray cleaner. San Diego’s rapidly growing Power Digital Marketing has an unlikely origin story—and it all starts with a janitorial business.  After graduating college, SD native Grayson Lafrenz knew he wanted to become an entrepreneur but sought out real world training b

As the clock wound down on August 23, 2025, San Diego FC had one thing on their mind: clinching the postseason for their new hometown. It wasn’t a night of dramatic late goals or last-second strikes—it was a steady, controlled run against the Portland Timbers. Snapdragon Stadium roared with the hope

As winter goes out with a whimper, and spring readies for its time in the sun, spend the weekend canvassing the city’s creative offerings, special events and sports teams. Admire art exhibitions galore, including new shows at Best Practice, Bread & Salt, and the Athenaeum Art Center, all located at

Joseph Eichler remains a touchstone in the history of California Modernism, as a visionary developer who built thousands of well-designed, essentially modest dwellings for the classic nuclear family of the 1960s. His brand name was so successful, that it long overshadowed the architects that designe

Just Engaged? Here’s Why House Hunting Should Be on Your Wedding Planning List Congratulations on your engagement! This is such an exciting, whirlwind time—full of celebrations, dreams, and big decisions. While you’re picking out flowers and tasting cakes, there’s one more thing you might want to ad

If you caught a glimpse of last night’s solar eclipse, consider yourself lucky. But for those who missed it, there is fortunately much more than just blood moons to see this week in San Diego. Sports supporters can cheer on the Mojo and the Gulls, live music fans can catch concerts from Aimee Mann a

Need help deciding which of La Jolla’s seemingly endless beaches to lay your towel out at today? Each little sandy sliver between the neighborhood’s sea cliffs has its own name and character: the Cove for swimming, Children’s Pool for seal-watching, Wipeout Beach for skim-boarding. Head to La Jolla

Banding Community Together: Three Nonprofits, Three Bands, One Night of Unity and Hope March 3 OUR Arts Foundation, Community Resource Center, and Just in Time for Foster Youth are joining forces to raise money to support the transformative work they’re doing in North County. Banding Community Toget

Enjoy a stroll through the Carlsbad Flower Fields, rock out at a Nine Inch Nails concert, watch the San Diego Opera’s newest production, Carmen, and more. Here are all the best things to do this month in San Diego: Concerts & Festivals | Theater & Art Exhibits | More Fun Things to Do Photo Credit: A

San Diegans can take advantage of this weekend’s mid-70s forecast by spending time outdoors, attending new plays and exploring cultural events. Admire the beauty of mother nature during the five-day San Diego Bird Festival and the seasonal opening of The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Watch new pr

“Music, art, and dance are the weapon of the future,” says DJ and cultural leader Makeda “Dread” Cheatom. She would know, having witnessed their power firsthand as a collaborator of some of the most legendary stars in reggae music—and as the founder of San Diego’s Bob Marley Day and the World Beat C