Mary Beth Abate

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Thrillist Weekend Guides

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

Thrillist Weekend Guides: Everything Happening This Weekend and This Month

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Events

It’s blissful, glorious autumn in San Diego, with golden sunshine, brilliant blue skies, and pumpkin spice wafting from bakeries and coffee shops.

This Weekend in San Diego Is All About Pints and Poltergeists

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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.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Just in time to celebrate autumn, the 20th annual San Diego Restaurant Week (SDRW) begins Sunday, September 24, and continues through Sunday, October 1.

In This Economy? Enjoy 15 of the Best Deals at San Diego Restaurant Week

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Lifestyle

After an unseasonably cloudy and cool spring and early summer, we’ve finally gotten past the gloom and can officially start complaining about how hot it is outside.

How to Keep Cool During a San Diego Heat Wave

First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

First Look - Thrillist

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Jimmy Buffett may have cultivated his image as a good-natured beach bum slacker whose biggest problems are stepping on a pop-top and keeping his blender filled with booze, but in reality, he was one of the wealthiest musicians in the world, with a net worth of $1 billion.

It’s Always Happy Hour at San Diego’s New Margaritaville Hotel

Unplug Week

The dog days of summer are the perfect time to put up your out of office message, power down your laptop, and get lost. Thrillist explores new, creative ways travelers these days are turning off their devices and tuning in.

Unplug Week: Explore Your City and Travel the World Disconnected

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We may live in paradise here in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean life is always awesome.

Unplug from Responsibility and Plug Into Relaxation at These Peaceful Places in San Diego

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As if we needed more reasons to love Oceanside, Brine Box, the newest endeavor from Davin and Jessica Waite, has opened on the historic Oceanside Pier.

Get Hooked on San Diego’s Newest Fish and Chips Spot 

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San Diego’s Pride movement began in 1970, just months after the historic Stonewall Uprising when LGBTQ students at San Diego State College organized to form the Gay Liberation Front, which later that year hosted a “Gay-In” in Presidio Park, likely the first Pride event in San Diego history.

Head to San Diego Pride to See Pussy Riot and Princess Nokia

With 70 miles of coastline in San Diego County alone, along with Baja California and the whole Pacific Northwest, San Diegans enjoy a fresh seafood bounty that our landlocked counterparts can only dream of.

The Best Sushi Restaurants in San Diego for Omakase, Nigiri, and Sashimi

Drink

San Diegans love coffee almost as much as they love craft beer, so stands to reason that new shops seem to be popping up all over the county, with more new roasters and cafes than ever competing to deliver your caffeine jolt.

Enjoy Lattes, Cold Brew, and More at the Best Coffee Shops in San Diego

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San Diegans love our pyrotechnics, even when they don’t exactly go according to plan.

Your Guide to the 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego

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

Best known for its gorgeous beaches, luxury shopping, and one of the country’s most beautiful municipal golf courses, Torrey Pines, La Jolla was originally called mat kulaaxuuy, or "land of holes'' by the Kumeyaay, presumably in reference to the sea caves along the north-facing bluffs.

Mary Beth Abate

Latest Posts From Mary

This Weekend in San Diego Is All About Pints and Poltergeists

Enjoy the many beer and Halloween events happening in San Diego this weekend.

In This Economy? Enjoy 15 of the Best Deals at San Diego Restaurant Week

From diner favorites to upscale steakhouses, vegetarian restaurants, and more, here are the best San Diego Restaurant Week deals.

How to Keep Cool During a San Diego Heat Wave

We've got 10 great ways to escape San Diego's scorching temperatures.

It’s Always Happy Hour at San Diego’s New Margaritaville Hotel

It’s five o’clock somewhere, but check-in is at 4.

Unplug from Responsibility and Plug Into Relaxation at These Peaceful Places in San Diego

These calming spots are sure to put you at ease.

Get Hooked on San Diego’s Newest Fish and Chips Spot

Davin and Jessica Waite's newest restaurant focuses on sustainable seafood.

Head to San Diego Pride to See Pussy Riot and Princess Nokia

From San Diego’s annual parade and festival to the Stonewall Rally and other events, there are plenty of ways to show up and show your pride.

The Best Sushi Restaurants in San Diego for Omakase, Nigiri, and Sashimi

Enjoy fresh fish and creative hand rolls and more at the best sushi restaurants in San Diego.

Enjoy Lattes, Cold Brew, and More at the Best Coffee Shops in San Diego

Whether you’re looking for a chill place to work, top-notch craft coffee, or unique offerings like Turkish sand brew, these shops have your caffeine fix covered.

Your Guide to the 2023 Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego

Here’s where to catch the best pyrotechnic displays this Independence Day.

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

There's upscale Japanese cuisine in Bankers Hill, Italian comfort food in Lemon Grove, and more.

The Best Restaurants in La Jolla for Views, Booze, and More

Take in ocean views as you take down the best menus in La Jolla, ranging from fresh-caught seafood to cocktail bars and more.