This week in San Diego ☀️

June 9, 2026

The Weekly Insider

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

San Diego Living

How to Navigate Dating in San Diego: A Transplant's Guide to the Real Scene

Real talk on dating in San Diego as a transplant — the apps that actually work here, why "San Diego nice" can be flaky, the neighborhoods to meet people, and how to navigate the scene offline.

Weekend Guide · June 12–14

San Diego Weekend Guide: June 12 – 14, 2026

San Diego County Fair opening weekend, the inaugural Field of Dreamz Festival with Slightly Stoopid and Sublime at Petco, Smooth Jazz at The Rady Shell, Anchored in Wellness at Liberty Station, and free World Cup watch parties at Mission Beach.

Hiking Guide · Poway

Potato Chip Rock Hike: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

A complete guide to San Diego's most iconic hike. Three routes up Mt. Woodson, 2,130 feet of elevation, water and timing tips, and what to expect at that thin granite blade everyone's waiting in line to stand on.

Cafe & Workspace · Pacific Beach

The Barista Botanist: Pacific Beach's Organic Coffee & Workspace Haven

A plant-filled, organic, non-GMO, seed-oil-free all-day cafe in Pacific Beach with sourdough pizzas, $14 superfood smoothies, free WiFi, and a no-pressure remote work setup. Open daily, 8 AM to 8 PM.

4680 Cass Street, Pacific Beach

A coastal North County city pairing a walkable village and seven miles of beach with master-planned communities across La Costa, Aviara, and Bressi Ranch — anchored by Carlsbad Unified schools and a COASTER stop straight into downtown San Diego.

Real Estate · Cheat Code Part 3

The Search: How to Find a Duplex + ADU Property in San Diego (in 30 Minutes a Day)

Part 3 of the San Diego Real Estate Cheat Code. The exact 4-step filter to find duplexes with ADU potential — Multi-Family + 5,000 sq ft + ugly + RM zoning. Free, 30 minutes a day.

4 filters · 30 min/day · 60–90 day rhythm

Phone

858-358-6466

Email

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