Mary Beth Abate

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Events

It’s Independence Day weekend, San Diego, so fill a cooler with beer, slap on some sunscreen, and head outside for three days of summer fun.

Everything Fun You Can Do in San Diego This 4th of July Weekend

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

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

From charming bistros in Little Italy to romantic haunts and oceanfront dining, there’s something for everyone in America’s Finest City.

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

SeaWorld San Diego


Here in San Diego, we love our pyrotechnics.

 Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego This Year

Hornblower Cruises & Events San Diego

Lifestyle

Near-perfect weather and an abundance of entertaining and adventurous activities are at the top of the list of reasons to love living in San Diego, but it also makes planning date night especially challenging.

23 Great San Diego Dates to Go on This Summer

MO's Bar and Grill

It’s summer in America’s Finest City, with endless blue skies for lazy days at beautiful beaches and cool, starry nights that are ideal for scenic sips at a craft brewery or vibey rooftop bar.

20 Cool Things to Do in San Diego After Dark

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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

Living in San Diego can feel like a permanent vacation, considering our perfect weather and practically endless number of restaurants, breweries, and cultural events that pop up every weekend.

The Best Weekend Getaways Near San Diego This Summer

Drink

We dearly love our San Diego beaches, but sometimes we just want to take a dip without having to vacuum out our car when we get home.

Cool Off at San Diego’s Best Poolside Bars This Summer

While our love of tacos, burritos, and all things south of the border often dominates San Diego’s culinary scene (and with good reason), in recent years, a good many restaurants, from diners and coffee shops to fast casual and fine dining, have come to realize that for some of us, diving into a big, juicy burger is an itch we just have to scratch, and often.

17 of the Best Burger Joints in San Diego

Here in San Diego, we don’t take things too seriously, until it comes to our beloved California burrito.

14 Legit Spots to Try San Diego’s California Burrito

Key to the City

Key to the City: Insider Travel Guides to America's Cities

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If the word “suburb” conjures up images of gated communities with manicured lawns and a Costco that’s close, but not close enough, Oceanside, California is not that.

Make This Beachy San Diego Suburb Your Next Weekend Destination

San Diego Pride

Summer’s finally come to San Diego, bringing picture-perfect weather for long, leisurely days at beautiful beaches and balmy nights that are ideal for scenic sips at a craft brewery or vibey rooftop bar.

30 Actually Cool Things to Do in San Diego This Summer

Outdoor cooking is a favorite for entertaining in these parts—what’s more fun than grilling burgers and dogs on a sunny afternoon?

Mary Beth Abate’s Recent Articles

Everything Fun You Can Do in San Diego This 4th of July Weekend

Celebrate Independence Day weekend with fireworks, BBQ, and beer!

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

Worthwhile restaurant openings in San Diego include upscale Italian in the Gaslamp Quarter, organic fare from a seafood master, and more.

Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego This Year

From Downtown to Gaslamp and across San Diego County, here’s where to catch pyrotechnic displays this Independence Day.

23 Great San Diego Dates to Go on This Summer

From speakeasies to music festivals, movie screenings, and more, these date ideas are sure to impress.

20 Cool Things to Do in San Diego After Dark

From live comedy to al-fresco films, beach parties, and more, here’s where to go in San Diego after the sun sets.

The Best Weekend Getaways Near San Diego This Summer

Get out of town to take advantage of wine tasting, remote hiking, camping, and more.

Cool Off at San Diego’s Best Poolside Bars This Summer

Take a dip with a drink in hand.

17 of the Best Burger Joints in San Diego

Go all out with a double smashburger or opt for a classic cheeseburger at one of San Diego’s best burger spots.

14 Legit Spots to Try San Diego’s California Burrito

Stuffed with carne asada, french fries, guacamole, cheese, and more, California burritos are a San Diego staple.

Make This Beachy San Diego Suburb Your Next Weekend Destination

Oceanside has miles of beaches, an emerging craft beer scene, and an epic weekly food festival.

30 Actually Cool Things to Do in San Diego This Summer

Celebrate summer with balmy movie nights, beer, wine, music, and art fests, and more.

Where to Find San Diego's Best Barbecue

Sample slow-cooked brisket, ribs, tri-tip, links, and more, at the best BBQ spots in America’s Finest City.