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San Diego California
New York has its cabbie, Chicago its bluesman and Seattle its coffee-drinking boho. San Diego has its surfer dude, with tousled hair, a great tan and gentle enthusiasm; they look like they're on a perennial vacation, and when they wish you welcome, they really mean it.
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Hiking
6 day trips from San Diego that show off the full variety of California
May 24, 2022 • 8 Min read
Festivals & Events
Where to see live music in San Diego: the best venues in America's Finest City
May 5, 2022 • 6 Min read
There's more to San Diego than sandy beaches, surfers and sunshine. Dive into the incredible live music scene with our guide to the best venues in San Diego.
Art and Culture
San Diego’s Barrio Logan is a celebration of Chicano culture
Dec 12, 2021 • 8 Min read
San Diego's Barrio Logan is San Diego's oldest Mexican-American neighborhood.
Hiking
Surfing, safaris and scenic delights: here are the best things to do in San Diego
Sep 17, 2021 • 7 Min read
From the sun-dappled boardwalk to the world-class San Diego Zoo and vibrant surf culture, here are the best things to do on your next visit to San Diego.
Architecture
21 best free things to do in San Diego
Sep 14, 2021 • 11 Min read
From compelling museums to some of the best beaches in the USA, San Diego teems with great free things to do.
Tips & Advice
Why fall is the best time to visit San Diego (and a guide to the whole year)
Sep 10, 2021 • 5 Min read
San Diego is perfect at almost every time of year. Beaches call in summer but fall is prime hiking and surfing season. Read on for the best times to visit.
Shopping
Surf, sip and saunter through San Diego's ultra-cool neighborhoods
Aug 27, 2021 • 9 Min read
From hikes out the backdoor to surfing out the front and awesome tacos just down the street, live the SoCal lifestyle in these San Diego neighborhoods.
Family Travel
Best things to do in San Diego with kids
May 5, 2021 • 9 Min read
There are very few places in the world that do family-friendly the way San Diego does. With cultural, adventurous and fun activities everyone will love.
Wildlife & Nature
Top 7 parks in San Diego
Apr 7, 2021 • 6 Min read
Think of any leisure or adrenaline-boosting verb and there’s a San Diego park to do just that, and more.
Hiking
The best hikes among San Diego’s incredible trails
Mar 24, 2021 • 5 Min read
From urban hikes to backcountry adventures, San Diego is a year-round, all-inclusive outdoor buffet.
