Mary Beth Abate

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Spring is here, San Diego, and you know what that means: The water is getting warmer, the California poppies are blooming, and best of all, it’s festival time.

17 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Spring 

Thrillist Weekend Guides

Thrillist's weekly guide to everything you can do this weekend—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend

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Say farewell to February this weekend with a three-day jazz festival, a walk to raise money for dogs, and a mezcal pairing dinner with a view.

Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

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Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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San Diego’s bars continue to amaze us with their cutting-edge variety.

Where to Grab a Drink in San Diego Right Now

Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

San Diego may be famous for fish tacos and craft beer, but why stop there?

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

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During Black History Month, we honor the achievements of Black Americans, remember the history of the African Diaspora, and pursue racial justice and equity.

How to Celebrate Black History Month in San Diego

Balboa Park

One of the many advantages to living in San Diego is the unlimited number of fun, spontaneous things to do.

Best Free Things to Do in San Diego

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As if our perfect weather, miles of gorgeous beaches, world-famous craft beer scene, and ever-evolving culinary landscape wasn’t enough, San Diego County boasts nearly 100 museums, ranging from musical endeavors and artistic creations to preserving the culture of Indigenous communities and documenting our long maritime history.

The Best Museums in San Diego Right Now

All-Time Greats

<p>Thrillist's All-Time Greats features bucket list food experiences—everything from iconic dishes like street tacos, to casual eats like beignets in New Orleans, to the quintessential dining experiences like eating at a NY deli or Chicago pizzeria.</p>


All Time Greats: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants for Your Bucket List

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It’s a new year in San Diego and we’re looking forward to enjoying the best our city has to offer, from our perfect weather, gorgeous beaches and access to some of the freshest seafood, fruits, and vegetables in the country.

15 Quintessential Food and Dining Experiences in San Diego

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As San Diegans smugly stroll around in shorts and sandals while the rest of the nation freezes over, it’s easy to lose track of the seasons.

The Most Festive Things to Do in San Diego This Holiday Season

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Cool Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego 

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Near-perfect weather and practically limitless activities ranging from entertainment to adventure are at the top of the list of reasons why we all love living in San Diego.

Latest Posts From Mary

17 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Spring

Celebrate spring with wine tastings, film festivals, tacos by the bay, and more.

Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

Endless wine in Little Italy, seltzer by the bay, three days of jazz, and more things to do in SD this weekend.

Where to Grab a Drink in San Diego Right Now

San Diego’s best bars include botanical delights, jungle hideouts, secret speakeasies, and more.

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

Worthwhile restaurant openings in San Diego include upscale NOLA cuisine in Oceanside, Latin-Asian fusion in the Gaslamp Quarter, and more.

How to Celebrate Black History Month in San Diego

Supporting our Black community during Black History Month in San Diego and beyond.

Best Free Things to Do in San Diego

From free concerts to swimming with sharks, you don’t have to spend a lot to have fun in San Diego

The Best Museums in San Diego Right Now

From the numerous options in Balboa Park to the newly opened WNDR Museum, here’s where to get your culture fix in America’s Finest City.

15 Quintessential Food and Dining Experiences in San Diego

Add craft cocktails, fresh oysters, carne asada fries and more to your food bucket list in America’s Finest City.

The Most Festive Things to Do in San Diego This Holiday Season

Celebrate the season with ugly sweaters, snow tubing, wine tasting, and more.

Cool Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Diego

Let’s give 2022 the sendoff it deserves.

Where to Go on a Date in San Diego This Winter

From speakeasies to trivia nights, beer festivals, and more, these date ideas are sure to impress.

13 San Diego Restaurants That Have Christmas Dinner Covered

From multi-course feasts with ocean views to Filipino, vegan, and Chinese offerings, San Diego’s best restaurants will make it a holiday dinner you won’t forget.