Halloween is just around the corner and San Diego is already very much in the spirit. The local spooky season offerings include eerie performances of Poe & More Poe at the Villa Montezuma Museum and a trip to the splatter zone for Evil Dead The Musical at Tenth Avenue Arts Center. If you’re someone

This contemporary villa designed by Dutch architect Jeroen de Nijs redefines warm modern living. Large glass panes blur the line between interior and garden, while the natural palette of wood, stone, and microcement lends a tactile calm that balances luxury with restraint. The design celebrates flow

It began at Nobu, downtown San Diego, 2012. A blind date—though nothing felt blind about it. Chris was the founder of Coola, a luxury skincare line built around high-end sun protection. Adrienne— whose friends and family call her AJ—worked in advertising and produced lifestyle events for Sandow Medi

Perched on a serene hillside within The Reserve at Lake Keowee, this stunning residence by MHK Architecture and Ridgeline Design Studio, embraces natural materials, expansive glass openings, and clean-lined geometry, all harmoniously integrated into the lush lakefront landscape. The living area cent

Orange County remains the toughest market in Southern California to find rental housing. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed the local slice of RentCafe’s mid-year study of the most competitive places to find an apartment at larger complexes. The report tracking second-quarter data for 66 big U.S. apartm

San Diego’s unique architecture competition, Orchids and Onions, is back with a new batch of trophies for the region’s most inspiring projects — and the duds. Orchids and Onions, now in its 49th year, is the most popular local architect competition because it takes the rare step of pointing out bad

Tucked into the forested slopes above Portugal’s Douro River, Douro Wood House from MJARC – Arquitectos Associados, lda seems less built than grown from the earth itself. Its living green roof, blanketed with native vegetation, allows the structure to vanish into the hillside. Raised lightly on stee

I moved to San Diego in 2009, about two years after the Grand Del Mar opened its doors. Back then, I was just starting my writing career while learning about this new city, exploring its beaches, discovering that tacos are a lifestyle more than just a meal, and finding that casual was the name of th

From the shores of Ocean Beach to Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena and all around San Diego, there are numerous ways to fill up your week-long plans. Wednesday evening brings two neighborhood tasting events, with the chance to explore dozens of eateries throughout Mission Hills and Coronado. Moviegoers c

The block opposite San Diego Bay at the corner of Broadway and North Harbor Drive, formerly home to a dated Navy office and warehouse building, is now a 1.5-acre waterfront park. Monday, San Diego-based life science real estate investment firm IQHQ removed the fences surrounding what it’s calling Pr

Heart Disease | Medicaid Cuts | Cancer Treatments | Artificial Intelligence Heart Disease Treatment & Prevention Questions Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. Scripps Clinic electrophysiologist Dr. Doug Gibson; Kaiser Permanente cardiologist Dr. Bahram Khadivi; and Dr. Jia Shen, c

The best time in San Diego is here—spooky season! October means haunted houses, ghost tours, trick-or-treat hauls, and late-night parties for adults. Whether you’re after chills, candy, or cocktails, here’s your ultimate guide to Halloween events in San Diego for 2025. Haunted Houses | Family-Friend

It’s becoming difficult to find rent discounts in Southern California. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found when it reviewed September rent data from ApartmentList, which covers 50 Southern California cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. In man

It’s becoming difficult to find rent discounts in Southern California. That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found when it reviewed September rent data from ApartmentList, which covers 50 Southern California cities in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. In man

This residence by Condon Scott Architects and Space Studio, located against the dramatic peaks of Gibbston Valley, merges contemporary architecture with the rugged textures of its landscape. The home’s exterior is defined by stone cladding and dark-stained timber, echoing the historic gold-mining co

 Laurence Darmiento | (TNS) Los Angeles Times The California FAIR Plan, the state’s home insurer of last resort, is seeking an average 35.8% rate hike, its largest in years, following billions of dollars of losses incurred in the January fire storms. The Los Angeles-based insurance pool, operated an

Folks paying a fee to their homeowners association or condominium board can be a passionate group. Several readers were irked by a recent column that detailed HOA fees on a state level, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2024 cost data was the first time the bureau has broken out this homeow

Originally built in 1879, this seaside residence in Sorrento, Australia, was brought back to life by Di Bartolo Architects, who skillfully balanced historical preservation with modern comfort. The kitchen island extension features a rounded design that creates an informal dining area, while the comb

Designed by Hasan Ayata, Tinx House showcases how smart design can turn a compact A-frame into a luxurious modern hideaway. A black steel spiral staircase leads to the bedroom area, offering both a functional way to save space and a striking design feature within the compact interior. We recommend c

Tucked into the slopes of Park City, Nest by Sparano + Mooney Architecture reimagines the idea of a modern mountain retreat.  Its thermally-modified timber façade and board-formed concrete details blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest, creating a warm contrast to the crisp alpine landscape. T