San Diego is just out here minding its own business. It’s long been cast as Los Angeles’s less ambitious sibling—the chill one, the one who shows up late for dinner reservations in flip-flops with a few provocative opinions. Architecturally it’s often cast the same: secondary, derivative, a footnote

Dive into the unexpected this weekend, where curated meals, experimental performances and behind-the-scenes experiences await. Foodies are invited to the first 2026 gathering of The Blank Table as well as Chef Onyi’s seasonal Rooted dinner at Millport. Broaden your artistic horizons with Project [BL

Inside Park Elm Residences, Kristi Will Interior Design transforms two units into contemporary, move-in ready homes—that just hit the market The living room features a sofa by A. Rudin, and the coffee table, side tables and swivel chairs are by Holly Hunt. Photography by Ryan Lahiff. Located in the

Your cup of coffee shows up exactly how you like it. The fully booked restaurant suddenly has a table. The last-minute, once-in-a-lifetime experience somehow comes together without a hitch. In the world of hospitality at top resorts, there’s an iceberg of scrupulous planning for each guest. A concie

Summer may technically be a month away, but San Diegans can tap into the summertime spirit as soon as this weekend. Outdoor explorations include the return of Summertime Spectacular at SeaWorld San Diego, along with another monthly edition of Fit Yoga at The Rady Shell. Those looking for full-day fu

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

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

Located on one of the most spectacular of sites in Lone Pine—just a few boulder-strewn acres but completely surrounded by Federally protected lands and views of the surrounding mountains—is this 2-bed, 2-bath residence designed by Linda Taalman AIA. Employing her iT house concept vocabulary, the hom

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

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

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

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness,” Frank O. Gehry. Photo Credit: Cameron Carothers Frank O. Gehry’s Sirmai-Peterson House, is configured of seemingly random masonry and stucco structures that evoke memories of ancient Italian hill towns—but in a California

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

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

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