Hello San Diego Insider · Issue No. 4

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May 26, 2026

The Weekly Insider

Your curated guide to San Diego's best — news, food, events, and neighborhoods.

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San Diego Living
Best hidden beaches in San Diego

San Diego Living

Best Hidden Beaches in San Diego: A Local's Guide Beyond the Tourist Spots

Skip the crowded tourist beaches. A local's guide to tide pools at Cabrillo, sunset on Tabletop, surf-watching at Windansea, quiet swims at Marine Street, and the dog beach locals actually use.

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Events Guide
San Diego Weekend Guide May 29-31 2026

Weekend Guide · May 29–31

San Diego Weekend Guide: May 29 – 31, 2026

Fiesta del Sol's 45th year in Solana Beach, Glow Ball at The Loma Club, a Pitbull-themed sculpt class, Puppies + Pilates at The Lot, Fleetwood Mac in Coronado, and Sunset Sessions at Fox Point Farms.

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Get Outside SD
Black Mountain Trail San Diego

Hiking Guide · Carmel Valley

Black Mountain Trail San Diego: Essential 2026 Hiking Guide

A 4-mile climb from the Nighthawk Trailhead to a 1,554-foot summit with 270° views — downtown San Diego to Mexico on a clear day. Free, year-round, dog-friendly.

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Local Picks
Living Room Coffeehouse La Jolla

Local Favorite · La Jolla

Living Room Coffeehouse La Jolla: The Cozy Escape You've Been Looking For

A La Jolla institution since 1991 — coffee, Mediterranean menu, wood-fired pizzas, full bar, and weekend live music at 1205 Prospect Street. Open daily, 7 AM to midnight.

1205 Prospect Street, La Jolla

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Neighborhood Spotlight
Downtown San Diego

Urban · Bayfront & Ballpark

Downtown

San Diego's central city core — high-rise living, the bayfront, Petco Park, Gaslamp nightlife, Little Italy dining, and trolley access all within a compact, walkable urban grid. Less yard, more views.

Petco Park Gaslamp Little Italy Bayfront
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Market Update
San Diego FHA duplex home-buying hack

Real Estate · Buyer Strategy

The $30K San Diego Home-Buying Hack Most Buyers Never Hear About

Skip the $190K down payment myth. Buy a duplex in San Diego with $30K down using the FHA loan limit and the 75% rental income rule — here's the math, neighborhood by neighborhood.

FHA 2-unit limit: $1.41M · Down: 3.5% (~$30K) · Tenants cover ~75% of payment

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