San Diego Bachelorette Parties Let the boys go have their fun. It’s time for the girls to have their cake and eat it too. For a bride-to-be, the main requirements before the big day include creating a stress-free environment and relishing in some female fun as a final salute to singlehood. To each their own … Read more
The largest desert park in the United States lies just two hours east of San Diego with 500 miles of dirt roads to explore its vast wilderness. But don’t let its deep silence fool you: Anza Borrego, though a harsh environment, is alive and on the move. Just when you think the earth is standing … Read more
Hillcrest is by and far the friendliest neighborhood in San Diego. Affectionately referred to as The Gayborhood, it’s where stereotypes prove true in the best of ways. With the largest collection of LGBT-owned and operated businesses in the county, plus its diverse population, you’re guaranteed to feel the warmth everywhere you go; whether it’s at … Read more
South Park is a feeling as much as it is a neighborhood. Among historic craftsman homes and Spanish colonial revival architecture are some of San Diego’s most venerable small businesses — institutions like the Whistle Stop Bar and Hamilton’s Tavern — not just watering holes, but gathering places and event spaces for a tightknit community. … Read more
The Ocean Beach Pier is one of the most iconic points in the community. On any given day, people are seen fishing from the pier or watching the surfers play in the waves below. Newport Avenue wasn’t always the main attraction in Ocean Beach. The waterfront at Abbott and Voltaire Streets was once home to … Read more
Linda Vista has deep roots as a shopping community. In 1942, it was home to the first mall-like development in the U.S., and today includes a stretch of Friars Road in San Diego’s retail capital, Mission Valley. The University of San Diego debuted in 1949, and small-business owners naturally began catering to students’ needs. Experience … Read more
The name Golden Hill was inspired by a poem written over a century ago, in which Daniel Schuyler waxed about breathtaking sunsets, views of the Coronado Islands and the “shadowy city” down below. That was in 1887, when Golden Hill was a far cry from the artist’s community it is today; back then, the region … Read more
East Village includes the Central Library & Petco Park. The East Village is San Diego’s most dynamic neighborhood, a constantly evolving urban enclave that has been majorly shaped since the arrival of Petco Park in 2004. Recent years have seen even more landmark architecture pop up, like the Harbor Drive Pedestrian Bridge that connects Downtown … Read more
Best San Diego Sushi Restaurants Whether you’re a novice or an expert in the world of raw fish, you probably have a certain San Diego sushi restaurant you stick to. From hidden gems like Sushi Tadokoro in Old Town to lively lounges like Harney Sushi in both Old Town and Oceanside, pass the wasabi and … Read more
History is the reason why Mission Hills is so impeccably put together. Cruising through the neighborhood’s windy streets, which overlook San Diego Bay and Old Town, there are six styles of architecture to behold, with prideful denizens residing in cute Spanish cottages to expansive, Colonial Revival style spreads. Modern homes along the canyon rim also … Read more