Local Guide
The first things to know about San Diego.
A quick read before you go deeper. Everyday life, eating out, staying social, and the planning piece worth watching. Each one links to a source.
Everyday life
Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma
An easy half-day of history and gentle walking with some of the best views in the county.
Source: Cabrillo National Monument
Eating out and guests
George's at the Cove for a special night out
When family visits and you want one memorable dinner, this is the name locals reach for.
Source: George's at the Cove
Staying social
Free public pickleball at city parks and rec centers
A no-cost way to play close to home and meet other players in your neighborhood.
Source: City of San Diego pickleball court list
Worth watching
Start with the City of San Diego website
Knowing the one official source saves time when you are setting up a new household.
Source: City of San Diego events and city services
Move tools
Thinking about moving to San Diego? Run the rough math first.
Use these quick checks to test San Diego as a retirement move. They are not the full map; they help you decide what deserves a deeper look.
Move math
Compare your state to CA
Tests everyday cost level, broad state tax, property tax, and one-time move setup.
Run move checkMortgage
Test the payment or refi
Compare a current mortgage against a new rate, closing costs, and break-even timing.
Open mortgage checkWeather fit
Mild most of the year
San Diego has a weather profile that can support outdoor routines without making the best week the whole story.
Avg
63°
Sun
255
Rain
52
Snow
1
Things to do
Things to do in San Diego
Parks, trails, classes, and easy outings for an ordinary week.
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma
Out at the tip of Point Loma, this national park site has the historic Old Point Loma Lighthouse, tidepools you can explore at low tide, and wide views over the bay and ocean. The coastal trail is open daily.
Why it matters
An easy half-day of history and gentle walking with some of the best views in the county.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park at golden hour
This 68-acre stretch along Point Loma is where locals go to watch the sun drop into the Pacific. The paths along the bluffs are flat and easy, and the rock formations and tidepools are worth a slow look.
Why it matters
A free, simple evening ritual that never gets old once you live near the coast.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is the city's cultural heart
This huge park holds the San Diego Zoo, around 17 museums, formal gardens, and the lovely old Botanical Building and lily pond. You could go once a week for a year and still find new corners.
Why it matters
It gives you a lifetime of low-key outings close to downtown, from art to gardens to concerts.
Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach
Coronado Beach and the Hotel del
Take the ferry or drive the bridge to Coronado for a wide, soft-sand beach and the storybook Hotel del Coronado. Downtown Coronado is flat and walkable, with shops, the beach, and bike paths all close together.
Why it matters
A classic, relaxed beach day that is easy on the legs and fun for company.
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove and its sea lions
This protected little cove is famous for sea lions lounging on the rocks, clear water, and sea caves you can paddle into. Even if you just watch from above, it is one of the prettiest spots in town.
Why it matters
Easy wildlife watching and a gentle swim or snorkel, all within a short drive.
Where to eat
Where to eat
Local spots for an easy dinner or a visit from family. Rough prices included.
George's at the Cove
George's at the Cove for a special night out
This La Jolla institution looks right out over the water, and the upstairs California Modern room is where people go for anniversaries and big birthdays. There is also a more relaxed level if you just want the view and a glass of wine.
Approx. price
$$$
Why it matters
When family visits and you want one memorable dinner, this is the name locals reach for.
Hodad's Ocean Beach
Hodad's in Ocean Beach for a real San Diego burger
Hodad's has been grilling never-frozen beef in Ocean Beach for decades, and the bacon cheeseburger is the one everyone talks about. It is loud, covered in stickers, and very much the beach-town vibe.
Approx. price
$$
Why it matters
It is the kind of unfussy local spot you can take anyone to without breaking the bank.
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
Oscar's Mexican Seafood for the fish tacos
San Diego runs on Baja-style fish tacos, and Oscar's keeps landing at the top of the local lists. The smoked fish taco and the ceviche are the orders to know.
Approx. price
$
Why it matters
Cheap, fresh, and fast, this is the everyday food that makes people fall for living here.
The Taco Stand
The Taco Stand for Tijuana-style tacos
Founded right here in San Diego, The Taco Stand brings Tijuana flavors with handmade tortillas, and the al pastor off the spit is the move. The La Jolla shop on Pearl Street stays busy for good reason.
Approx. price
$
Why it matters
A quick, affordable taco run that shows off the city's deep border-food roots.
Puesto
Puesto for a sit-down Mexican meal by the water
This family-run spot makes its own blue corn tortillas and has won awards for its tacos. The downtown location at the Headquarters sits right by the bay, so you get a nicer room than a taco counter.
Approx. price
$$
Why it matters
When you want Mexican food with table service and a waterfront seat, this fits the bill.
MooTime Creamery, Coronado
MooTime Creamery in Coronado for dessert
After a walk on Coronado, families line up at MooTime for hand-scooped ice cream in downtown Coronado. It is a simple, sweet stop that pairs well with the ferry ride over.
Approx. price
$
Why it matters
An easy treat to share with visiting grandkids on a sunny afternoon by the beach.
Pickleball and rec
Pickleball in San Diego
Where to play, drop in, and meet people. Court times, fees, and how busy it gets.
City of San Diego pickleball court list
Free public pickleball at city parks and rec centers
The City of San Diego keeps a running list of public pickleball courts, including indoor courts at places like Carmel Mountain Ranch. Most are free, so it is the cheapest way to find a game near you.
Why it matters
A no-cost way to play close to home and meet other players in your neighborhood.
Pacific Beach Recreation Center
Pacific Beach Recreation Center indoor courts
This city rec center has three free indoor pickleball courts with a posted schedule, so you can play out of the sun or on a gray morning. Bring your own paddle and check the gym times first.
Why it matters
Free indoor play is handy when the marine layer settles in along the coast.
Barnes Tennis Center
Barnes Tennis Center has 24 pickleball courts
Out on West Point Loma Boulevard, Barnes has two dozen dedicated pickleball courts and daily open play for every skill level. It even hosts pro events, so the courts are kept in great shape.
Why it matters
When you want a real pickleball hub with plenty of courts and drop-in games, this is it.
Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club
Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club in Encinitas
Just east of I-5 in Encinitas, this well-known club is a favorite for pickleball, with friendly staff and good amenities. It sits up in North County if you land that direction.
Why it matters
A welcoming club option for North County players who want lessons and organized play.
Pacific Beach Tennis Club
Pacific Beach Tennis Club for reserved court time
This club has eight lit pickleball courts open to the public to rent for about $14 a court per hour. The lights mean you can keep playing into the evening, and you can reserve ahead.
Why it matters
When you want a guaranteed court at a set time, paying a small fee saves the wait.
Senior help and discounts
Help and discounts for San Diego seniors
Programs, classes, free city services, seasonal help, and useful local deals.
City of San Diego AgeWell Services
AgeWell Services runs the city's 55+ programs
The City of San Diego's AgeWell Services offers free and low-cost classes, social activities, and dances for adults 55 and better, plus hot weekday lunches for those 60 and older. It is the front door to the city's senior centers.
Why it matters
An easy, affordable way to build a routine and meet people after a move.
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Reduced senior fares on MTS buses and the Trolley
The Metropolitan Transit System runs buses and the Trolley across the county and offers reduced fares for older riders. The Trolley can carry you downtown for events without parking downtown.
Why it matters
Cheaper rides make it simpler to skip traffic and parking on busy event days.
What’s coming up
What’s coming up in San Diego
Local events worth putting on the calendar. Check the host page for dates and parking before you go.
San Diego County Fair
June 10 to July 5, 2026
San Diego County Fair at Del Mar
When
The biggest event on the county calendar takes over the Del Mar Fairgrounds with food, concerts, livestock, and rides. It runs most days across nearly a month, so there is no rush to catch it.
Why it matters
A classic summer outing that is easy to enjoy at your own pace.
Comic-Con International
July 23 to 26, 2026
Preview night July 22
Comic-Con International downtown
When
The world-famous pop-culture convention fills the San Diego Convention Center and spills into the Gaslamp Quarter. Even without a badge, downtown turns into a lively scene worth seeing once.
Why it matters
Good to know the dates so you can either dive in or steer clear of downtown crowds.
San Diego Pride Festival
July 18 to 19, 2026
Festival noon to evening
San Diego Pride Festival in Balboa Park
When
Pride weekend brings a big parade through Hillcrest and a two-day festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park. It is one of the city's largest and most joyful gatherings.
Why it matters
A welcoming, high-energy weekend that shows off the city's neighborhoods.
December Nights at Balboa Park
Opens December 4, 2026
December Nights at Balboa Park
When
This free holiday festival lights up Balboa Park with choirs, craft vendors, a tree lighting, and food from around the world. It is a beloved tradition and a lovely free night out in December.
Why it matters
A warm, free way to mark the holidays without the cold of back home.
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
November 6 to 8, 2026
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
When
Each November, this waterfront festival pours from hundreds of wineries alongside dishes from celebrated chefs. There are grand tastings, dinners, and seminars across several days.
Why it matters
A fun way to taste your way through the region's food and wine scene in one weekend.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club summer racing
July 17 to September 7, 2026
Opening Day July 17
Summer horse racing at Del Mar
When
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club runs its summer meet from mid-July into early September, racing Thursdays through Sundays plus Labor Day. Opening Day is a dressy, festive scene, and the Pacific Classic is the big race in August.
Why it matters
A long-running social tradition where the track meets the ocean.
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
January 29 to February 1, 2026
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
When
The PGA Tour comes to the city-owned Torrey Pines course right on the cliffs above the ocean. You can watch top golfers on one of the most scenic courses in the country.
Why it matters
A chance to walk a famous coastal course and catch pro golf in winter sun.
San Diego Museum Month
All of February 2026
Museum Month means half-price museums
When
Every February, more than 70 museums, gardens, and aquariums offer half-price admission with a free pass you pick up around town. It is the perfect month to finally see the places you keep meaning to visit.
Why it matters
A budget-friendly way to explore the city's many museums all month long.
Gator By The Bay
May 7 to 10, 2026
Gator By The Bay on the waterfront
When
This Louisiana-themed festival at Spanish Landing Park serves up zydeco and blues, crawfish, and gumbo right on San Diego Bay. It lands around Mother's Day weekend each spring.
Why it matters
A laid-back music-and-food weekend by the water with a friendly crowd.
Irish 4 A Day, Gaslamp Quarter
March 13, 14, and 17, 2026
Irish 4 A Day in the Gaslamp Quarter
When
The Gaslamp Quarter throws the city's biggest St. Patrick's celebration across three days with drink specials and a party hop. It runs a couple of weekend days plus the holiday itself.
Why it matters
Good to know if you want to join the fun downtown, or plan around the crowds.
Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market
Saturdays and Wednesdays, year round
Sat 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wed 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Little Italy Mercato farmers market
When
This big year-round market fills the Little Italy streets with produce, flowers, and prepared food. It runs Saturday mornings and again on Wednesdays, rain or shine.
Why it matters
A reliable weekly outing for fresh food and a stroll through a walkable neighborhood.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Every Sunday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hillcrest Farmers Market on Sundays
When
Every Sunday on Normal Street, the Hillcrest market brings together produce, crafts, and hot food in one of the city's liveliest neighborhoods. It runs rain or shine and even on holidays.
Why it matters
An easy Sunday habit for groceries and people-watching close to Balboa Park.
Worth knowing
Worth knowing about the area
City services, neighborhood updates, seasonal notes, and the everyday details that matter.
City of San Diego events and city services
Start with the City of San Diego website
The official city site is where you find the events calendar, trash and recycling pickup, parks and rec sign-ups, and other resident services. It is the single page to bookmark when you arrive.
Why it matters
Knowing the one official source saves time when you are setting up a new household.
June Gloom and the marine layer
Plan around May Gray and June Gloom
From late spring into early summer, a marine layer settles over the coast and gives you cloudy, cool mornings that often burn off by afternoon. Locals call it May Gray and June Gloom, and inland neighborhoods stay sunnier.
Why it matters
It helps to know the beach is not always sunny in early summer when you pick a neighborhood.
City decisions
City decisions to watch
Council agendas, hearings, and public meetings that can change access, housing, services, or costs.
San Diego County Assessor
How property taxes work, and a break for movers 55+
The San Diego County Assessor handles property assessments and savings programs, including a small homeowners' exemption on your primary home. Under Proposition 19, homeowners 55 and older can carry their existing Prop 13 assessed value to a new home, which can keep your tax bill from jumping when you move.
Why it matters
That transfer rule can make a big difference if you are right-sizing later in life.
Health and Medicare
Health and Medicare
Care, Medicare counseling, caregiver help, transportation, and the local senior support to line up.
UC San Diego Health
Big-name health systems and free Medicare help
San Diego is served by UC San Diego Health, Scripps, and Sharp, so you have hospitals and clinics across the county. For sorting out Medicare, the free HICAP program gives you one-on-one counseling with no sales pitch.
Why it matters
Strong hospital options plus unbiased Medicare help make a move here easier to manage.
Common questions
What people ask before retiring in San Diego
Short answers to the questions most people ask first. The full source trail sits in the guide above and the sources panel below.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to retire?
Plenty of people do retire here, so it is a real option to look at. The honest version is whether the home costs, the health and senior support, the activities, and the family side of life all fit yours, not just whether it ranks well on a list somewhere.
Source: George's at the CoveWhat costs should you check before moving to San Diego?
Price the month, not the postcard. Keep separate lines for home, property taxes, insurance, utilities, transportation, health, and everyday spending. A low-tax headline can quietly hide a high insurance bill, or the other way around.
Source: City of San Diego events and city servicesWhere do you find things to do in San Diego?
Parks and rec, the local event calendar, the visitor bureau, the senior center, and the restaurants people actually go to. The thing worth checking is whether they are close enough and often enough that you would really use them, not just visit them once.
Source: George's at the CoveWhat health and senior support matters in San Diego?
Medicare counseling, the nearby hospital systems, pharmacy access, transportation, caregiver help, and an emergency contact. These can change whether the move works even when the lifestyle side looks great on paper.
Source: City of San Diego AgeWell ServicesWhat should your family ask before you move to San Diego?
Driving, airport access, local services, who to call in an emergency, care backup, home upkeep, and how often help would be needed. The goal is to see the move as a real support plan, not just a nice address.
Source: City of San Diego events and city servicesRetirement Life Score
A quick read on the life you would actually live.
San Diego scored across eight things that decide whether a move feels good: monthly affordability, home costs, restaurants and outings, activities, parks, health and senior support, weather, and getting around. The full numbers are below.
San Diego Retirement Life Score
74
Workable, verify carefully / 65-74
Support is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
A city has useful strengths, but the guide is showing meaningful cost, access, weather, or evidence gaps.
Strongest fit: Health & support access
Verify first: Home, taxes & insurance
Everyday affordability
Counts a lot59/100
How the ordinary monthly life could feel once taxes, insurance, fees, utilities, meals, and errands are in view.
What’s good: Lower-tax signals, visible discounts or free programs, ordinary-cost dining and errands, and practical transportation backup.
What to check: High housing pressure, insurance or storm costs, HOA or assessment friction, resort pricing, and thin cost evidence.
Price the month, not the postcard.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: George's at the Cove for a special night out · Watch: George's at the Cove
Evidence weighed: Tax, housing, insurance, senior-service, transportation, and local deal sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Home, taxes & insurance
Counts a lot57/100
Property taxes, assessments, homeowners insurance, storm exposure, maintenance, and local housing friction.
What’s good: Clear assessor or property-appraiser sources, homestead or senior relief signals, and plain-language housing-cost context.
What to check: Coastal or wildfire exposure, insurance pressure, high home prices, amenity fees, HOA or district assessments, and missing local tax sources.
Separate the house from the lifestyle.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma · Watch: Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Evidence weighed: County assessor, property appraiser, tax collector, insurance, emergency management, and housing sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Restaurants & outings
76/100
Restaurants, coffee, arts, downtown meals, family visits, and low-friction places to go without over-planning.
What’s good: Specific restaurants, coffee shops, arts districts, downtown routines, visitor-hosting ideas, and source links that feel repeatable.
What to check: Only generic visitor copy, heavy seasonal crowds, hard parking, expensive dining signals, or no specific local outing ideas.
Look for repeatable evenings, not only famous spots.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: George's at the Cove for a special night out · Watch: George's at the Cove
Evidence weighed: Restaurant sites, tourism boards, chambers, downtown groups, event venues, and local dining guides.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Activities & social calendar
82/100
Events, clubs, classes, pickleball, senior programs, volunteer options, and the weekly social rhythm.
What’s good: Dated events, parks and rec classes, senior-center programming, clubs, pickleball options, volunteer leads, and repeatable weekly activities.
What to check: Undated or stale calendars, few senior-friendly programs, heat or traffic timing issues, and no clear way to register or show up.
Make sure the week has more than errands.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Hodad's in Ocean Beach for a real San Diego burger · Watch: MooTime Creamery, Coronado
Evidence weighed: City calendars, recreation departments, senior centers, libraries, clubs, parks districts, and community event pages.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Parks & outdoor life
80/100
Parks, trails, beaches, gardens, preserves, water access, golf, and everyday outdoor routines.
What’s good: Specific parks, trails, beaches, gardens, water access, golf, outdoor classes, and low-friction places to be outside often.
What to check: Extreme heat, smoke, flooding, storm seasons, winter driving, crowding, parking friction, or thin park-level detail.
Check whether outdoor life works in the season you will actually live there.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Hodad's in Ocean Beach for a real San Diego burger · Watch: Hodad's Ocean Beach
Evidence weighed: Parks departments, park districts, conservancies, recreation sources, tourism sources, and trail or beach authorities.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
Health & support access
Counts a lot87/100
Medicare help, aging agencies, caregiver backup, transportation support, pharmacies, and local service depth.
What’s good: Area Agency on Aging, SHIP or SHINE counseling, senior services, caregiver support, transportation help, and credible health-resource depth.
What to check: Weak care-radius evidence, no benefits counseling source, unclear transportation backup, or hints that specialist access requires long drives.
Do not let a fun town hide a weak care radius.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: AgeWell Services runs the city's 55+ programs · Watch: City of San Diego AgeWell Services
Evidence weighed: Area Agencies on Aging, county health and human services, senior services, Medicare counseling, transit, and hospital or clinic sources.
Weight in the total: High weight
Weather comfort
69/100
Heat, storms, flooding, smoke, winter, seasonal swings, and how much resilience planning the move demands.
What’s good: Evidence that outdoor life works in ordinary seasons, plus clear planning sources for heat, storms, winter, smoke, or emergency readiness.
What to check: Sustained heat, hurricane or flood exposure, wildfire or smoke risk, winter driving, evacuation complexity, and missing resilience sources.
Plan the hard season, not the best week.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: Hodad's in Ocean Beach for a real San Diego burger · Watch: Hodad's Ocean Beach · 63F annual average, 255 sunny days
Evidence weighed: Emergency management, weather-resilience, utility, health, parks, insurance, and local government sources.
Weight in the total: Core weight
Getting around & family visits
67/100
Driving, parking, airport access, golf-cart life, visitor logistics, medical trips, and family backup.
What’s good: Airport or transit access, shuttle or senior transportation, walkable routines, golf-cart usefulness, and simple family-visit logistics.
What to check: Traffic, parking scarcity, seasonal congestion, night-driving issues, long medical trips, or no car-light backup.
Test the drive on an ordinary Tuesday.
How this factor is scored
Signals checked: George's at the Cove for a special night out · Watch: Balboa Park
Evidence weighed: Transit agencies, airports, city transportation pages, senior services, tourism access pages, and guide items with location detail.
Weight in the total: Supporting weight
How we keep this current
Sources for San Diego
A mix of city pages, community calendars, senior services, council agendas, official tourism, restaurant sites, and registration pages. Every claim above links to where it came from.
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community / weekly
George's at the Cove
Iconic La Jolla ocean-view restaurant, California Modern dining room at 1250 Prospect St.
community / weekly
Hodad's Ocean Beach
Longtime Ocean Beach burger joint known for never-frozen beef and the bacon cheeseburger.
community / weekly
Oscar's Mexican Seafood
Local favorite for Baja-style fish tacos, repeatedly named top fish tacos in San Diego on Yelp.
community / weekly
The Taco Stand
Tijuana-style tacos founded in San Diego, La Jolla location at 621 Pearl St known for al pastor.
community / weekly
Puesto
Family-owned Mexican restaurant with handmade blue corn tortillas, waterfront spot at the Headquarters downtown.
community / weekly
MooTime Creamery, Coronado
Classic ice cream stop in downtown Coronado, listed among top things to do on Coronado Island.
institutional / weekly
Balboa Park
1,200-acre cultural park with the San Diego Zoo, 17 museums, gardens, and the Botanical Building.
official / weekly
Cabrillo National Monument
National Park Service site on Point Loma with the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, tidepools, and bay views.
official / weekly
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
City-run 68-acre coastal park along Point Loma, dramatic cliffs and sunset views.
community / weekly
La Jolla Cove
Protected cove and underwater park with sea lions, sea caves, and easy snorkeling.
institutional / weekly
Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach
Historic beachfront resort with public beach activities, ferry, and downtown Coronado nearby.
official / weekly
City of San Diego pickleball court list
Official city PDF of public pickleball court locations including indoor courts at rec centers.
community / weekly
Barnes Tennis Center
24 dedicated pickleball courts on Point Loma with daily open play for all levels.
community / weekly
Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club
Encinitas pickleball and tennis club at 875 Santa Fe Dr, just east of I-5.
official / weekly
Pacific Beach Recreation Center
City rec center with 3 free indoor pickleball courts and a posted court schedule.
community / weekly
Pacific Beach Tennis Club
8 lit public pickleball courts available to rent at about $14 per court per hour.
official / weekly
City of San Diego AgeWell Services
City programs for adults 55 and older, with classes, social activities, and weekday lunches for ages 60+.
official / weekly
San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Regional bus and Trolley operator with reduced senior fares and event service into downtown.
institutional / weekly
San Diego County Fair
The county's biggest annual event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, June 10 to July 5, 2026.
institutional / weekly
Comic-Con International
Massive pop-culture convention at the San Diego Convention Center, July 23 to 26, 2026.
institutional / weekly
San Diego Pride Festival
Two-day festival at Marston Point in Balboa Park, July 18 to 19, 2026.
institutional / weekly
December Nights at Balboa Park
Free Balboa Park holiday festival with choirs, lights, and a tree lighting, opening Dec 4, 2026.
institutional / weekly
San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival
Coastal wine and food celebration with hundreds of wineries, Nov 6 to 8, 2026.
institutional / weekly
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club summer racing
Summer horse racing season at Del Mar, July 17 through Sept 7, 2026, Opening Day July 17.
institutional / weekly
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
PGA Tour golf at Torrey Pines, Jan 29 through Feb 1, 2026.
institutional / weekly
San Diego Museum Month
Half-price admission at 70+ museums and gardens every February with a free pass.
community / weekly
Gator By The Bay
Louisiana-themed music and food festival at Spanish Landing Park, May 7 to 10, 2026.
community / weekly
Irish 4 A Day, Gaslamp Quarter
Gaslamp Quarter St. Patrick's celebration on March 13, 14, and 17, 2026.
community / weekly
Little Italy Mercato Farmers Market
Year-round market, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
community / weekly
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Sunday market on Normal St, every Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
official / weekly
City of San Diego events and city services
Official city site for the events calendar, city services, and resident resources.
community / weekly
June Gloom and the marine layer
Background on the late spring and early summer overcast coastal pattern locals call May Gray and June Gloom.
official / weekly
San Diego County Assessor
County Assessor property tax savings programs, including the homeowners' exemption and Prop 19 senior transfers.
institutional / weekly
UC San Diego Health
Academic health system with hospitals and clinics across the county, alongside Scripps and Sharp.
institutional / weekly
HICAP San Diego Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling through California's HICAP program.