Mary Beth Abate

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San Diego

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Events

It’s time to take a deep breath and pace yourself, San Diego.

Everything Fun You Can Do in San Diego This Weekend

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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

While most of the country hunkers down under freezing temperatures, those of us who are lucky enough to live in Southern California are enjoying our relentlessly sunny weather.

Peaceful Camping Spots for a Winter Weekend Getaway in Southern California

Beverage Director

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

Drink

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

San Diego’s bars continue to amaze us with their cutting edge variety—we’ve got showstopping rooftops, scenic spots for boozing at the beach, low-key dive bars, and, of course, plenty of breweries to cement our status as the capital of craft beer.

Where to Grab a Drink in San Diego Right Now

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Lifestyle

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes that sense of goodwill and generosity that many of us feel towards our fellow humans.

18 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in San Diego

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Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful.

Where to Shop Small in San Diego

Whether you favor pretty lattice tops with bubbles of fruit peeking from below, or flaky exteriors that reveal slow-roasted, savory chicken alongside a medley of vegetables, pies are a classic comfort food, especially around the holidays.

The Best Pie Shops in San Diego 

Whether you plan on spending Thanksgiving Day gathered around the dining room table feasting on an amazing meal, crowded around the television watching football, or at a restaurant’s lavish banquet, San Diego's restaurants are stepping up with a slate of spectacular Thanksgiving feasts in all sizes and price ranges, plus plenty of at-home meal options to please even the pickiest diners.

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego This Year

The holiday season is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to start making plans for get togethers with all the people we love.

14 Awesome Restaurants for Group Dining 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

After a couple of really tough years, San Diego’s restaurant scene is back, and we couldn’t be happier.

Everywhere You Need to Eat in San Diego Right Now

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t’s blissful, glorious autumn in San Diego, with golden sunshine and brilliant blue skies.

15 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Fall

San Diegans love coffee almost as much as they love craft beer, so it’s no surprise that new shops are popping up throughout the county, with more new roasters and cafes than ever competing to deliver your caffeine jolt.

14 of the Best Coffee Shops in San Diego

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San Diego can feel like the promised land: the weather is always perfect, the people are always happy, and there’s a seemingly endless number of restaurants, breweries, and cultural events that pop up every weekend.

Mary Beth Abate’s Recent Articles

Everything Fun You Can Do in San Diego This Weekend

Drink beer and learn about scientists, sip upcycled spirits, celebrate the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, and more.

Peaceful Camping Spots for a Winter Weekend Getaway in Southern California

Get out of town and into nature.

Where to Grab a Drink in San Diego Right Now

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

18 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back in San Diego

From helping unhoused neighbors and at-risk youth to clothing drives, and more, there are plenty of ways to make a difference in America’s Finest City.

Where to Shop Small in San Diego

From local-owned to family-owned spots, San Diego has a wealth of small businesses that deserve your support, not just on Small Business Saturday, but all year long.

The Best Pie Shops in San Diego

San Diego’s best bakeries and pie shops are ready to satisfy all of your sweet cravings, from classic apple and pumpkin pie to savory options and more.

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego This Year

From La Jolla to Encinitas, here are 15 of San Diego’s best restaurants to get your Turkey Day fix.

14 Awesome Restaurants for Group Dining in San Diego

From classic Italian to sushi, seafood restaurants, and more, here are San Diego’s best restaurants for large parties or private dining.

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.

15 Fun Things to Do in San Diego This Fall

Mark the end of fall with grownup tricks and treats, beer, wine, music, and art fests, and more.

14 of 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.

The Best Weekend Getaways Near San Diego This Fall

Trade city-living for charming mountain towns, fall foliage, desert escapes, and more.