It’s appropriate that the coastal town of La Jolla is nicknamed “Jewel City” — this area really is a gem in San Diego, with its beautiful beaches, Mediterranean architecture, lush nature, and incredible history of being home to numerous actors, musicians, and even Dr. Seuss. Check out our guide to spending a day in this…
San Diego’s Pacific Beach has so much to explore, from charming cafés and taquerías to trendy boutiques and yoga studios to a solid surfing and skating scene. Here’s our guide to the neighborhood’s best so that you can make a day of it. Surf Like a Local San Diegans’ love of surfing runs deep, and…
When you think of amazing theater scenes in America, San Diego might not come to mind right away — but in fact, we have arguably the best theaters in the country, having sent more shows to Broadway than any other city. Head to the below venues to catch the next batch of plays, musicals, and…
San Diego is a brilliant destination for museum lovers — not only does it have dozens of museums, from the San Diego History Center to the Timken Museum of Art, but many are within walking distance of each other. Check out our guide to planning your trip throughout the particularly museum-heavy Balboa Park area and…
Thanksgiving may be the holiday most closely associated with gratitude — but here at Pacific Terrace, we believe in giving thanks all year long, and especially when the year is coming to a close. Since New Year’s Eve is just weeks away, we’ve reached out to staff members and asked for them to share some…
San Diego has almost too many amazing dishes to count, from Mexican delicacies such as rolled tacos and burritos to heaping plates of pad see ew and Thai-style papaya salad to Russian-Georgian chakapuli, pizza, xiao long bao … In an effort to help you narrow down the abundant choices, we’ve picked out some of our…
The holidays are a great time for foodies to visit San Diego. Complementing the fantastic events taking place throughout the city, many restaurants and bars offer seasonal menus and other festive culinary experiences. Here’s a guide to four dining and drinking destinations that get in on the holiday spirit every year. Mister A’s (20 minutes from…
Christmas in San Diego is an experience not to be missed — and not just because of the unique sight of palm trees adorned with festive holiday lights. There’s an array of fabulous events that happen in the city’s Pacific Beach neighborhood each year, from a holiday parade to a Santa-themed 5K. Below, we round…
It’s almost impossible to live in San Diego County, “the Craft Beer Capital of America,” without acquiring an encyclopedic knowledge of all things brew. We’ve drawn on our own staff members’ beer expertise and compiled the below introductions to their craft beers of choice. Evan, Bellman: Tony Hawps, Black Plague Brewing Brewed by Black Plague…
For brew-philes of SoCal, early November brings one of the most exciting events of the year: San Diego Beer Week, the city’s official craft-beer celebration. Sponsored by the not-for-profit San Diego Brewers Guild, in partnership with organizations like BSG Craft Brewing and Sycuan Casino Resort, this 10-day festival offers a “beer-cation” for San Diegans, inviting…