A San Diegan since 1972, I curate the city’s best weekends—events, hikes, stories, and music.
$3.70 Karl Strauss Beers, Oceanside Art Walks, and a Hidden Trail with Chair-Topped Boulders
Jan 30, 2026
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Indie films, bayfront hikes, Restaurant Week, and a packed live-music calendar across San Diego
Jan 23, 2026
16 min read
Miss San Diego Pageantry in Escondido, a community market in La Mesa, three days of rodeo action downtown, , fresh trails after the rain - plus wall-to-wall live music countywide.
Jan 16, 2026
A beer fest, an art celebration, a 5K and music at the Athenaeum - just another weekend in America's Finest City.
Jan 9, 2026
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From dramatic tides and a marquee bowl game to fresh eats, coastal views, and wall-to-wall live music across the county.
Jan 2, 2026
We hope you had a wonderful holiday! There’s still time to soak in the season before the new year arrives.
Dec 26, 2025
Holiday runs, glowing gardens, boat parades, winter hikes, and nonstop live music—here’s what’s happening across San Diego this weekend.
Dec 19, 2025
From twinkling boat parades to pet costumes, local heroes, and a waterfall hike — here’s what’s happening Dec 12–14.
Dec 12, 2025
Free festive events, a heartwarming coastal rescue, a new La Jolla café, a peaceful river hike, and your full weekend weather + live music.
Dec 5, 2025
A cozy holiday weekend across the county — local markets, small-town magic, outdoor ice skating, and tons happening close to home.
Nov 28, 2025
Encinitas Street Fair, Doggie Fest, Mannheim Steamroller, plus an award-winning new Chula Vista dumpling spot you have to try.Summary
Nov 21, 2025
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Your guide to San Diego’s best events, eats, hikes, trivia, and live music for Nov 14–16.
Nov 14, 2025
Your guide to San Diego’s best events, eats, hikes, trivia, and live music this weekend.
Nov 7, 2025
Your guide to the best events, bites, and live music across the county this weekend.
Oct 31, 2025
Your guide to the best events, bites & tunes across San Diego.
Oct 24, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
La Mesa Oktoberfest, SD–TJ Jazz Fest, October is for Kids, HalGLOWeen Zoo nights, Taste of Oceanside + stacked live music.
Oct 3, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
San Diego weekend highlights + Sunday showers possible
Sep 19, 2025
Thunderboats roar at Mission Bay, Julian's apple orchards open for picking, German beer flows in Mission Hills & Restaurant Week serves up countywide deals.
Sep 12, 2025
Free outdoor movies, plumeria festival, surf challenges, and fresh restaurant news inside.
Sep 5, 2025
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A corpse flower blooms, drums echo at Barona, and the 1812 Overture lights up the Rady Shell
Aug 29, 2025
LeucadiART Walk hits the streets, Bike the Bay returns, KPBS brings authors together & surf culture opens at Oceanside Museum of Art.
Aug 22, 2025
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Pro Pickleball Playoffs Hit Barnes Tennis Center, '90s Alt-Rock Night at Gallagher Square & 48th Annual Bodysurfing Championships at Oceanside Pier
Aug 15, 2025