ThankyouSanDiego!
TheUnion-TribuneReadersPollhasrecognizedCaliforniaBank&TrustastheBestBank forthe 15thconsecutiveyear ,andasBestCommercialBankforthe 12thyearinarow .
Ourvisionisto createCalifornia’sbestbankingrelationships, andthisrecognition reflectsthegenuinecarewehaveforourclients,associates,shareholdersandcommunities. Yearafteryear,wechampionthepeopleandbusinessesbuildingCalifornia.Thankyou fortheprivilegeofservingasyourfavoritebank.
Tolearnmoreaboutouraward-winningbusiness-andconsumer-bankingservices, stopbyoneofourbranchesorvisitusonline.
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Withourall-newluxehoteltowernowtakingreservations,youcan takeyourwinningstreaktothenextlevel.Fromalltheyearsofvoting usyourfavorite,you’vemadeitclear:whenitcomestogivingplayers whattheywant,we’renotplayingaround.Thisiswaymorethana placetogame,it’saplacewhereyoucanplayineverypossibleway. The Players’ Place.
WhydoesLaCostaGlencontinue tobevotedoneofSanDiego’s favoriteretirementcommunities?
Itcouldbethebeautifulmaintenance-freehomes.Maybeit’sthe resort-likeamenitiesand200+activitieseachmonth.Surely,it’sthe peaceofmindthatcomeswithhavingpriorityaccesstolong-term care,ifeverneeded.Whateverthereasons,whenitcomestogether on55beautifulacres,residentsaretherealwinners.
Call1-760-840-5725todaytoscheduleatourof SanDiego’saward-winningretirementcommunity.
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CELEBRATING SANDIEGO’SBEST —ANDYOU
KatieMusolf SeniorDirectorofAdvertising
Dearreaders,
There’salotofthingstoloveaboutSanDiego—thegorgeous weather,beautifulcoastlineandrichblendofcultures,justtonamea few.Alsohighonthelistaretheinnovativebusinessesandhard-working service-providerswhomakeourlivesbetterthroughtheirexceptional serviceandcommitmenttoquality.
Today,we’reproudtoshineaspotlightonthosestandoutbusinesses andiconicdestinationsasweunveilthewinnersofour29thannualSan Diego’sBestUnion-TribuneReadersPoll—acelebrationofthepeople, placesandservicesthattrulymakeSanDiegospecial.
Everyyear,thiscampaignbringsoutthebestinourcommunity anditwouldn’tbepossiblewithoutreaderslikeyou.Thankstoyour participation,SanDiego’sBestremainsthelongest-runningandmost respectedreaderspollintheregion.
Asinyearspast,wekickedoffthe2025campaignbyaskingyouto nominateyourfavoritelocalbusinessesandhotspots.Afternarrowing thefieldtothosethatreceivedthemostnominations,wemovedintothe votinground,lettingyoudecidewhotrulydeservesthetitleof“Best” acrossmorethan200diversecategories.
Fromallofusat
TheSanDiegoUnion-Tribune, weappreciateyourloyal readershipandyour participationin SanDiego’sBest.
Insidethisspecialsection,you’llfindafullwinnerslistthatyou canuseasago-toguideforwheretoeat,shop,exploreandconnect inSanDiego.Inadditiontothosetopvote-getters(the“Best”),we’re highlightinguptofour“Favorites”percategory—businessesthat werevotedinthetop5andearnedstrongcommunitysupport.(Some categoriesincludemorethanfourduetoties.)
Toallthewinnersandfinalists,congratulations!Youreflectthe spiritandexcellencethatdefineourregion.Andtoourreaders,thank youagainforcontinuingtosupportSanDiego’sBestandtheamazing communityitrepresents.
Enjoy!
AUTO
AutoDealer–Domestic..............................................................................................................MissionBayChevrolet AutoDealer–Import.........................................................................................................................ToyotaofElCajon AutoManufacturer–Domestic..............................................................................................................................Tesla AutoManufacturer–Import..................................................................................................................AudiSanDiego AutoPartsStore............................................................................................................................AutoZoneAutoParts AutoService/Repair.............................................................................................................MissionHillsAutomotive CarWash.....................................................................................................................................SoapyJoe’sCarWash MotorcycleorOff-RoadVehicleDealer................................................................................SanDiegoHarley-Davidson RVDealer........................................................................................................................................SanDiegoRVSales TireStore.................................................................................................................................................DiscountTire
BARS&NIGHTLIFE
Bartender................................................................JesseSerranoatTonyGwynn’sSportsBaratJamulCasinoResort BeachBar...........................................................................................................................................NorthsideTavern CraftBrewery................................................................................................................KarlStraussBrewingCompany DayClub/PoolParty...........................................................................................LafayetteHotel&SuitesinSanDiego DiveBar..............................................................................................................................................NorthsideTavern Downtown/GaslampBar............................................................................................................ OnyxRoomNightclub HappyHour...................................................................................................................KarlStraussBrewingCompany IrishBar......................................................................................................................................HooleysPublicHouse LGBTQ+Bar.................................................................................................................................................GossipGrill LocalWinery.......................................................................................................................................BernardoWinery Nightclub....................................................................................................................................OnyxRoomNightclub NorthCountyBar......................................................................................................Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse|Pizza SportsBar.........................................................................................TonyGwynn’sSportsPubatJamulCasinoResort WineBar....................................................................................................................................RusticRidgeVineyards ENTERTAINMENT
EntertainmentVenue.............................................................................................JIVeLoungeatJamulCasinoResort LiveMusicVenue(Under3,000People).....................................................................Humphrey’sConcertsbytheBay
BusinessLunch.................................................................................................TheCaféatValleyViewCasino&Hotel CasinoDining....................................................................................................ItalianCucinaat BaronaResortCasino Chef........................................................................................LincolnWilliamsatMarketplaceatJamul CasinoResort ChickenWings..............................................................................................................................................EpicWings ChineseCuisine...................................................................................HoWanNoodleShopatBaronaResort& Casino CoffeeTruck..........................................................................................................SevenSeasRoastingCo.SouthPark Coffeehouse............................................................................................................................BaronaCoffeeCompany Deli.................................................................................................................................................................DZAkin’s Desserts....................................................................................................................................ExtraordinaryDesserts DogFriendlyRestaurant...........................................................................................................Troy’sGreekRestaurant FamilyRestaurant......................................................................................................Oggi’sSports|Brewhouse|Pizza FilipinoCuisine........................................................................................................................................Tita’sKitchen FishTacos......................................................................................................................................Rubio’sCoastalGrill FrenchCuisine...............................................................................................................................TheFrenchGourmet GreekCuisine...........................................................................................................................Troy’sGreekRestaurant GrilledCheese.................................................................................................................................................TheMelt Hamburger........................................................................................TonyGwynn’sSportsPubatJamulCasinoResort HawaiianBBQ...........................................................................................................................L&LHawaiianBarbecue IndianCuisine..........................................................................................................................RoyalIndia–SanDiego ItalianCuisine...............................................................................................................................Filippi’sPizzaGrotto JapaneseCuisine......................................................................................................StixatValleyViewCasino&Hotel MediterraneanCuisine.............................................................................................................Troy’sGreekRestaurant MexicanCuisine.......................................................................................................................................CasaDePico MicroBrewPub.............................................................................................................KarlStraussBrewingCompany PersianCuisine...........................................................................................................................BANDARRESTAURANT Pho/NoodleHouse.....................................................................Loft94YakitoriNoodleCraftatJamulCasinoResort Pizza(NorthofRoute56)..............................................................................................................................PizzaPort Pizza(SouthofRoute56)..............................................................................................................Filippi’sPizzaGrotto RestaurantServer.....................................................................LauraDonathanatTonyGwynn’sJamulCasinoResort RomanticRestaurant......................................................................PrimeCutSteak&SeafoodatJamulCasinoResort SeafoodCuisine.........................................................................................................BrigantineSeafood&OysterBar SpanishCuisine......................................................................................................................CafeSevillaofSanDiego Steakhouse..................................................................................BaronaOaksSteakhouseatBaronaResort& Casino SubShop.........................................................................................................................................JerseyMike’sSubs Sushi............................................................................................Loft94YakitoriNoodleCraftatJamulCasinoResort Taco.......................................................................................................................................................TacosElGordo ThaiCuisine..................................................................................................................................................ThaiTime VeganCuisine..............................................................................................................PlumeriaVegetarianRestaurant VegetarianRestaurant.................................................................................................PlumeriaVegetarianRestaurant VietnameseCuisine...................................................................................................StixatValleyViewCasino&Hotel
FORTHEHOME
ArtificialTurf.....................................................................................................................................USTurfSanDiego BuildingContractor..........................................................................................................................Shugarman’sBath CarpetCleaning..........................................................................................................WhiteDiamondCarpetCleaners Door&WindowReplacement............................................................................................................CabanaConcepts Flooring/CarpetStore–Local..................................................................................WestCoastFlooringCenterVista Flooring/CarpetStore–National.....................................................................................................CostcoWholesale FurnitureStore....................................................................................Jerome’sFurnitureMattress&PatioSuperstore Heating&AirConditioningCompany...............................................................Hamel’sAirConditioning&HeatingInc. Home Security............................................................................................................................SmartShieldSystems Housekeeping................................................................................................................................RadiantResidences Kitchen&BathRemodeler...............................................................................................................Shugarman’sBath LocalConstructionCompany............................................................................................................Shugarman’sBath LocalSkylightCompany........................................................................................................................SolatubeHome MattressStore.....................................................................................Jerome’sFurnitureMattress&PatioSuperstore Nursery/GardenCenter.....................................................................................................ArmstrongGardenCenters PatioFurniture......................................................................................................................................................IKEA PestControl................................................................................................................................Joshua’sPestControl Plumber.....................................................................BillHowePlumbing,Heating&Air,Restoration&FloodServices PoolService............................................................................................................................................MissionPools SolarPowerCompany..............................................................................................................................SunrunSolar
StorageFacility..........................................................................................................................SanDiegoSelfStorage Tile&Stone..............................................................................................................................SanDiegoMarble&Tile WindowCoverings/ShutterCompany..............................................................................................CabanaConcepts HEALTHYLIVING
AlternativeMedicine........................................................................................................RegeneratePhysicalTherapy AssistedLivingCommunity.............................................................................................................TheVillasatPoway Audiologist................................................................................................................SharpRees-StealyMedicalGroup BeautyServices–Nonmedical...............................................................................SpaRitualatSycuanCasino Resort Chiropractor.........................................................................SanDiegoAutoInjuryCenter–CarAccidentChiropractor CosmeticDentistOffice................................................................................................ThompsonCenterforDentistry CosmeticDermatology–Individual......................................................................................................Dr.WilliamGroff CosmeticDermatologyOffice........................................................................TorreyPinesDermatology&LaserCenter CosmeticSurgeon–Individual.............................................................................................................Dr.WilliamGroff CosmeticSurgeryGroup..........................................................................................................DelMarPlasticSurgery DaySpa...........................................................................................................................MyShapingSpa&Aesthetics DentalImplantsOffice..................................................................................................ThompsonCenterforDentistry GeneralDentistOffice..................................................................................................ThompsonCenterforDentistry HealthInsurance...............................................................................................................................SharpHealthPlan HealthInsurance–Brokerage......................................................................................BridlewoodMedicareInsurance HearingAidStore.............................................................................................................................SharpRees-Stealy Hospital–Group...............................................................................................................................SharpHealthCare Hospital–SingleLocation......................................................................................................SharpMemorialHospital In-HomeCare–Medical...........................................................................................LaJollaNursesSeniorHomeCare In-HomeCare–Nonmedical................................................................................SageCarePersonalInHomeServices LaserEyeCenter..............................................................................................................................CorneaRevolution Massage.................................................................................................................SpaRitualatSycuanCasinoResort MedicalGroup...........................................................................................................SharpRees-StealyMedicalGroup MedicalSpa..............................................................................................................SharpChulaVistaSpecialtyClinic Orthodontist..................................................................................CVOrthodontics(PracticeofDr.Sionit&Dr.Taylor) Pharmacy.........................................................................................................................................SharpRees-Stealy WeightLossClinic/Counseling....................................................SharpRees-Stealy’sCenterforHealthManagement
RealEstateAgentTeam................................TheSilvaGroupBerkshireHathawayHomeServicesCaliforniaProperties RealEstateBrokerageCompany............................................BerkshireHathawayHomeServicesCaliforniaProperties Retirement/IndependentLivingCommunity..............................................................................CasadelasCampanas TitleCompany...............................................................................................................................TicorTitleCompany
SANDIEGOLIFE&FUN
Airline....................................................................................................................................................AlaskaAirlines Charity................................................................................................................................SanDiegoHumaneSociety CollegeorUniversity...........................................................................................................SanDiegoStateUniversity FunRun/Walk(5K,Marathon,MudRun,etc.)..........................................WalkForAnimalsSanDiegoHumaneSociety GolfCourse..........................................................................................SingingHillsGolfClubatSycuanCasinoResort Health&FitnessClub.........................................................................................................................Leo’sFitnessLab HikingTrail..............................................................................................................Torrey PinesStateNaturalReserve PlacetoGetMarried..............................................................................................TheRooftopatJamulCasinoResort PlacetoWork................................................................................................................SanDiegoCountyCreditUnion SanDiegoEvent...........................................................................................................................SanDiegoComic-Con SanDiegoHotel.............................................................................................................................JamulCasinoResort ScenicSpot...........................................................................................................TheRooftop atJamulCasinoResort StaycationLocation.......................................................................................................................JamulCasinoResort
SHOPPING&SERVICES
AntiqueStore...........................................................................................................Vignettes-Antiques&Collectibles ApplianceStore.................................................................................................................................CostcoWholesale Barber..............................................................................................................................................Dino’sBarbershop BicycleStore............................................................................................................................AdamsAvenueBicycles Bridal/FormalWear................................................................................................................PrevueFormalandBridal Camera/TelescopeStore...................................................................................................................George’sCamera ClothingStore.......................................................................................................................NordstromFashionValley ComputerStore....................................................................................................................................................Apple DayCare..............................................................................................................................AlpineCountryDaySchool EcoFriendlyCompany..............................................................................................................ShearEnvySalon&Spa EngagementRings.........................................................................LeoHamelFineJewelry&EngagementRingsStore EyeglassStore..................................................................................................................................SharpRees-Stealy Florist..............................................................................................................................LeFleurFloralsByPaulLopez GolfShop.............................................................................................SingingHillsGolfClubatSycuanCasinoResort GroceryStore.............................................................................................................................................TraderJoe’s HairSalon................................................................................................................................ShearEnvySalon&Spa HairStylist.......................................................................................................GlendaMoran,ShearEnvySalon&Spa HealthFoodStore.......................................................................................................................................TraderJoe’s Jeweler....................................................................................................................................LeoHamelFineJewelers LocalBookstore.............................................................................................................................................Warwick’s MovingCompany...........................................................................................TwoMenandaTruckMovingandStorage Pawn/ResaleShop.......................................................................................LeoHamelJewelryBuyers&GoldBuyers PetBoarding/Daycare.....................................................................................................................CampRun-A-Mutt PetGrooming...............................................................................................................................................DirtyDogs PetStore..............................................................................................................................................................Petco RentalCarCompany....................................................................................................................EnterpriseRent-A-Car ShoeStore............................................................................................................................NordstromFashionValley SportingGoodsStore................................................................................................................DICK’SSportingGoods SurfShop........................................................................................................................................HansenSurfboards SwapMeet.......................................................................................................................................Kobey’sSwapMeet TattooShop.......................................................................................................................Sailor’sGraveTattooGallery TravelAgent.....................................................................................................................................DreamFinderTravel Veterinarian.....................................................................................................................................AnimalCareClinic
CELEBRATING SANDIEGO’SBEST
Morethan500peoplecelebratedlastyear’sSanDiego’sBestwinnersandfavoritesataspecialawardsnight July25,2024,attheMarriottMissionValley.Seephotosofthisyear’sSanDiego’sBestawardscelebration,whichtook placeThursday,July24,availablesoonatsdbestpoll.com.
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CONGRATULATIONSTOALLOFOUR 2025SDBEST
WINNERSANDFAVORITES
THEBEST CHEERS
TOBEING
ANDASPECIALTHANKYOUTOOUREVENTSPONSORS!
PRESENTINGSPONSOR
ADDITIONALSPONSORS
Joshua’sPestControl 6867NancyRidgeDrSuiteE,SanDiego,CA92121
858-547-9900
joshuaspestcontrol.com/locations/san-diego
Thevotesarein—Joshua’sPest ControlhasbeendeclaredBestPest ControlinSanDiegoforthethird yearrunning,andit’sallthanksto theincrediblesupportoftheirloyal customers.
Locallyownedandoperatedsince 2006,theirmissionstatementhas remainedthesame:toimprovethe livesoftheircustomers,teamand community.Thiscommitmentto excellentservicehashelpedthemraise thebarinthepestcontrolindustry, andSanDieganshavenoticed.
TheJoshua’sdifference:
•Dailytraining: Fromtheofficeto thefield,theteamtrainseverydayto ensuretheystayaheadofthecurve withup-to-datepestknowledgeand treatmenttechniques.
•Customercare: Everypropertyis different.That’swhyJoshua’soffers personalizedtreatmentplans,tailored toeachcustomer’suniqueneeds.
Joshua’sPestControlisdeeply involvedintheSanDiegocommunity. Theysponsormanylocallittle leagues,PTAs,andorganizationsin thecommunitysuchastheNational FoundationforAutismResearchand theAmericanFoundationforSuicide Prevention.
Joshua’sPestControlishonoredby thisrecognitionandlooksforwardto servingSanDiegoforyearstocome. Noticesignsofpestactivity?Call todayandspeakwithalocalexpert who’sreadytohelp.
SanDiegoCountyCreditUnion Multiplebranches 877-732-2848 sdccu.com
SanDiegoCountyCreditUnionis proudtobeoneofSanDiego’slargest locally-ownedfinancialinstitutions andoneofSouthernCalifornia’s premiercreditunions.Asanot-forprofitcreditunionwhollyownedby itsmembers,SDCCU ® believesthat peoplecomebeforeprofits. AtSDCCU,successismeasured bythenumberoflivespositively impactedbyprovidingsoundfinancial servicesandthroughcommunity support.SDCCUisanengaged communitypartnerandproudto supportmanynon-profitorganizations throughoutSouthernCalifornia. SDCCUisdedicatedtoleveraging newtechnologiestomakebanking easierforitscustomers.Asa full-servicefinancialinstitution, SDCCUoffersFREECheckingwith eStatements,Visa ® creditanddebit cards,anarrayofeServicesandmuch more.
SDCCU’scommitmenttoitsproducts, services,customersandcommunity haspropelledthecreditunionto becomeSanDiego’sBESTcreditunion for26yearsinarow!SDCCUwas alsovotedBestAutoLoanProvider, BestFinancialPlanner,BestMortgage ProviderandBestPlacetoWorkin 2025.
Membershiprequired.Federally insuredbyNCUA.EqualHousing Opportunity.NMLS#580585.
MauzyCooling,Heating,Plumbing& ElectricalwasrecentlynamedFavorite PlumberintheSanDiegoUnionTribuneReadersPoll,arecognition thatreflectsdecadesoftrustedservice andsatisfiedcustomersacrossthe region.
Locallyownedandoperatedfor morethan50years,Mauzyisa householdnamewhenitcomesto reliablehomecomfort.Theirteam oflicensedprofessionalsoffersafull rangeofservices,includingexpert plumbing,heating,cooling,and electricalsolutions—allbackedbya commitmenttoqualityandcustomer care.
Whetheryouneedafastfixfor aplumbingissue,seasonalHVAC maintenance,orelectricalupgrades, Mauzydeliversprofessionalism, transparencyandattentiontodetail. Theyofferupfrontpricing,convenient scheduling,andcustomized
maintenanceplanstokeepyourhome runningsmoothlyallyearlong. Proudtoservethecommunity thatvotedthemafavorite,Mauzy continuestoraisethebarinhome services.VisitMauzy.comorcall(619) 273-5204todaytoscheduleyournext appointment.
Mauzy:Wedomoresoyou worryless.
ValleyViewCasino&Hotel 16300NyemiiPassRd,ValleyCenter,CA92082 760-291-5500 ValleyViewCasino.com
ValleyViewCasino&Hotelis SouthernCalifornia’spremiergaming destinationfornonstopexcitement andunparalleledguestservice, featuringover2,000slotmachines, exhilaratingtablegamesandawardwinningdiningwitheightoutstanding full-serviceandquick-serve restaurants.
AtSanDiego’sFavorite®Casino, guestscanenjoyatrueLasVegas-style experiencerighthereinSouthern California.Amongtheirawardwinningbars,loungesandrestaurants isthefamousMaineLobsterBuffet. Withmanymouthwateringoptions preparedbyworld-classchefsledby ExecutiveChefDenisSoriano,guests alwaysenjoyfresh,seasonalcuisine, nomatterwheretheychoosetodine. Whetherguestswanttostarttheirday atTheCafé,wherestunningmountain viewsmeetflavorfulbreakfastand lunchoptions,enjoyupscaleAmerican
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fareinacontemporarysettingat Patties&Pintsorindulgeinthefinest steaksandseafoodatBlack&Blue Steakhouse,there’ssomethingfor everyoneatValleyViewCasino. Experiencethethrillinggaming, high-qualityaccommodations,awardwinningdiningandexceptional guestservicethatmarksValleyView Casino&HotelasSanDiego’sFavorite Casino.Formoreinformation,please visitValleyViewCasino.comorcall (760)291-5500.
LaCostaGlen 1940LevanteSt,Carlsbad,CA92009
760-704-6000 lacostaglen.com
Winningdoesn’tgetold.
Moreandmoreseniorsare recognizingthebenefitsofmoving intoaLifePlanCommunity.Seton55 acresinthecoastalhillsofCarlsbad, LaCostaGlenhasbeenvotedone ofSanDiego’sfavoriteretirement communities,withareputationfor offeringmoreofwhatseniorsare lookingfor.
Moreofwhatmakeslifefun.
LaCostaGlenoffersdozensof programsandevents,anarrayof attractiveamenitiesandchef-crafted culinarydelights.Residentsarefree toengageincommunityactivitiesas theywishorrelaxinthesanctuaryof abeautifulmaintenance-freehome. Asmartlong-termplan.
LaCostaGlenresidentsenjoya vibrantlifestylewithmorepeaceof mind,knowingtheyhavepriority accesstolong-termcare,ifever needed.
Call1-760-840-5725todayto scheduleatourofSanDiego’sawardwinningretirementcommunity.State ofCaliforniaLicense#374600637. CertificateofAuthority#265.
BANK,COMMERCIALBANK
SanDiego,you’vespoken—again! Forthe15thconsecutiveyear, CaliforniaBank&Trust(CB&T)has beenvotedBestBankintheSan Diego’sBestUnion-TribuneReaders Poll.We’realsohonoredtobenamed BestCommercialBankforthe12th yearinarow.
Thisamazingmilestonewouldn’t bepossiblewithoutyou—ourloyal customers.Yourtrustfuelsourpassion forbuildingCalifornia’sbestbanking relationships,amissionwe’veproudly pursuedsince1952. WhatsetsCB&Tapart?
•Knowledgeablebankers–Ourteam providespersonalizedguidance, helpingyoufindtherightfinancial solutionsforpersonalandbusiness banking.
•Unwaveringvalues–Webelieve inbuildinglastingrelationships, strengtheningcommunities,fostering adiverseteam,andhelpingyoutake
ownershipofyourfinancialsuccess. Thankyou,SanDiego,forallowing ustobeyourtrustedpartner.We’re heretoprovidetheresourcesandtools youneedtoachieveyourfinancial goals.Visitabranch,callustoday,or learnmoreonline—let’scontinue buildingCaliforniatogether. CB&TisadivisionofZions Bancorporation,N.A.MemberFDIC.To learnmoreaboutouraward-winning services,visitusatanyCB&Tbranch oronlineatcalbanktrust.com.
SanDiegoAutomotiveMuseum 2080PanAmericanPlaza,SanDiego,CA92101 619-398-0306 sdautomuseum.org
NestledintheheartofBalboaPark, theSanDiegoAutomotiveMuseum standsasatributetoover35yearsof passion,perseveranceanddedication toautomotivehistory.Sinceopening itsdoorsin1988,theMuseumhas evolvedintoavibrantculturalhub, blendingrestoration,innovation,and educationtoengageenthusiastsand curiousvisitorsalike.
Outside,strikingrenovatedmurals —originallycreatedforthe1935-36 CaliforniaPacificExposition—adorn theentrance.These18-footpanels celebrateCalifornia’scommerce, beauty,agricultureandindustryofthe era.
Inside,theexhibitflooroffersmore thanadisplayofclassiccars;itinvites guestsonanimmersivejourney throughautomotivehistory.From earlypioneerstomoderninnovation, eachexhibitrevealstheautomobile’s profoundimpactonsociety.
OpenTuesday-Saturday
AkeyinitiativeoftheMuseum, theIGNITE(Inspire-Guide-NetworkIntern-Train-Educate)Academy, isshapingthenextgenerationof automotiveprofessionalsthrough careerexploration,internshipsand apprenticeships.
Incollaborationwithschoolsand educationalinstitutions,theMuseum connectsstudentswithreal-world STEMapplications,makinglearning dynamic,practicalandinspiring.
TheApartmentCompany
560NCoastHwy101,#1,EncinitasCA92024
760-810-4443
theapartmentcompany.com
TheApartmentCompanyhasbeen servingSanDiegosince1991,with 2,138apartmentunitsacrossthe county—fromOceansidetoSanYsidro toElCajon.Ourmissionistobuild themostconnectedandsustainably healthycommunitiespossible—the apartmentcommunitiesofthefuture. Weinvestinpeoplebyrethinking howresourcesareused.Our propertiesoffergardenclubswhere residentsgroworganicfruits, vegetables,andherbs.WehostESL classesandSTEMprogramstoexpand learningopportunitiesforallages.It’s aboutmorethanhousing—it’sabout creatingaccesstoeducation,healthy foodandactivelifestyles.
Webelieveeverygenerationshould havemoreopportunitiesthanthe last.Bypromotingorganicgardening andmovementinurbansettings,we equipresidentswiththetoolstolive healthier,happierlives.
Thisapproachdoesn’tjustfeel good—itperforms.Ourresident turnoverislower,ourexpensesare reduced,andouroccupancyand collectionratesconsistentlybeat industryaverages.
Inaworldofdivision,wefocuson whatunitesus:investinginthefuture. Whenwecare,theresultsfollow. That’swhatsetsusapart.
JamulCasinoResort 14145CampoRoad,Jamul91935 619-315-2250 jamulcasino.com
ThankyouforvotingJamulCasino ResortSanDiego’sBestHotel, Staycation,RomanticRestaurant andmore—aswellaswinningTony Gwynn’sthepennantforBestSports Bar8yearsinarow! Players,youknowawinnerwhen youseeone!Andwe’rejustgetting started…
Withourall-newluxuryhotelnow takingreservations,youcantake yourwinningstreaktothenext level.Pictureyourselfinoneof 200sophisticatedroomswithsmart technology,floor-to-ceilingwindows andendlessvalleyviews.
Whenit’stimetounwind,JamulSpa offerscuratedwellnesstreatmentsthat playerslikeyoudeserve.TheStarlite RooftopPoolwillgiveyouprivate luxurycabanaswith360ºvistas,while Jamul23servesupthefreshesttake oncontemporarycuisineformiles. Fromouraward-winningservice
Open24hours,sevendaysaweek
teamtoourunmatchedgamingfloor, you’vemadeitclear:whenitcomesto deliveringwhatyouwant,we’renot playingaround.
Bookyourhotelandspareservations now—andcomediscoverwhywe’re votedSanDiego’sfavoriteescape.
“JamulCasinoResort–ThePlayers’ Place.”
SanDiegoCountyencompassesdiversetowns andneighborhoodswithuniquequalitiesandhistories.
Astheregion’spreeminentlocalnewssource,we’llcontinuetotell storiesofthesespecialplacesandthepeoplewho,likeus,liveandworkhere.
PhotosbyTheSanDiegoUnion-Tribunestaffphotographers
HEALTHINSURANCE
SharpHealthPlan 8520TechWay,Ste200,SanDiego92123 858-499-8300
sharphealthplan.com
SharpHealthPlanistheretomake yourhealthinsuranceexperience agreatone.AspartoftheSharp HealthCarefamily,itprovidesdirect accesstoTheSharpExperience,from coveragetocare.
EstablishedinSanDiegoin1992, SharpHealthPlanistheonlylocallybasednonprofitcommercialhealth plan,servingSanDiegansofallages, familiesandbusinesses.
SharpHealthPlaniscommittedto deliveringhigh-qualitycoverageand trulypersonalservicetoitsmembers. Becauseofthatcommitment,it’s proudtohavereceived4outof5stars fromMedicare.Itisalsothehighest member-ratedCommercialhealthplan inSanDiegofor10yearsandhasbeen votedBestHealthInsuranceinthe Union-TribuneReadersPollforfive yearsinarow.
SharpHealthCareisdedicatedto ensuringclinicalexcellenceforall ofitsmembersthroughresearch, training,innovation,educationand
technology,alldoneatSharp’sPrebys InnovationandEducationCenter. SharpisproudtobeSanDiego’s trustedhealthcarepartnerandis honoredbytheopportunitytoserve you. ForinformationaboutSharp HealthPlanandallofourawardsand recognitions,visitsharphealthplan.com.
BaronaResort&Casino 1932WildcatCanyonRoad,Lakeside,CA92040 619-443-2300 barona.com
Foranincredible15thconsecutive year,SanDieganshavevotedBarona Resort&CasinotheBestCasinointhe SanDiegoUnion-TribuneReadersPoll. Baronaisproudandhonoredbythis continuedrecognition—andit’sno accident.Fromthemomentyouarrive, you’llnoticewhatsetsBaronaapart. AsSanDiego’sonlynon-smoking casino,Baronaoffersthecleanest casinoairintheindustryforamore enjoyablegamingexperience.
Baronaisalsohometohundredsof dedicatedstaffmembersfocusedon VIPplayers,deliveringpersonalized serviceandattention.Andifyou’rea VIPmemberatanothercasino,Barona tiermatches—soyoumaybeeligible foranupgradedmembershipatthe “HomeoftheVIPPlayers.”
“Wearehonoredandgratefulto ourloyalVIPplayersformaking Baronatheirnumberonechoice yearafteryear,”saidRickSalinas,
GeneralManager,BaronaResort& Casino.“Thisincrediblemilestone isatestamenttoourcommitment toexceptionalservice,world-class gaming,award-winningdiningandthe warmVIPhospitalitythatmakesevery visitfeellikehome.”
BaronawasalsonamedLoosest Slots,BestSteakhouse,BestCasino Dining,Best24-hourRestaurant,Best CoffeehouseandBestChineseCuisine. Thankyou,SanDiego!
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HumphreysConcertsbytheBay hasbeenbringingthebestinlive entertainmenttoSanDiegofor44 years.Theuniqueandintimate waterfrontvenue,alongtheshores ofSanDiegoBay,issurrounded byswayingpalms,lushtropical landscaping,thetwinklinglightsof PointLomaandtheprivatemarina. ThesettingisquintessentiallySan Diego.
Providinganexceptionalexperience forallconcert-goersisthenumberone priorityofeveryoneinvolvedinthe concertseries.Fromthemanagement andproductionteamtoboxoffice personnel,security,ushersandbar/ waitstaff,thefocusisensuringthat guestsleaveanxioustoreturn.
Tomakeaneveningextraspecial, Humphreysoffershotelanddinner packages,whichincludepremium seatingfortheconcert.Dinner packagesincludedinnerfortwoin Humphreysrestaurantpriortothe
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AUTOPARTSSTORE
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MOTORCYCLEOROFF-ROAD
VEHICLEDEALER
ElPatronHarley-Davidson,FunBike Center
RVDEALER
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TIRESTORE
CostcoWholesale,EvansTire, FirestoneCompleteAutoCare, HernandezTirePros
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BARTENDER
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K.C.ALFRED/U-T
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ChaseBank,PoppyBank
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NONMEDICAL
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GREEKCUISINE
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HAMBURGER
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INDIANCUISINE
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MICROBREWPUB
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PHO/NOODLEHOUSE
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PIZZA(SOUTHOFROUTE56)
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RESTAURANTSERVER
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ROMANTICRESTAURANT
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STEAKHOUSE
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THAICUISINE
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DonnaJean,KINDRED,ThePurple MintVeganBistro
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PhoCowCali,PhoDuyênMai,Pho HungCali,PhuongTrang
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ARTIFICIALTURF
BigBullyTurf,GreenTurfProInc., SunnyBuildersGroupDesign& Remodel
BUILDINGCONTRACTOR
GDCConstructionInc.,Kaminskiy Design&Remodeling,Mission Pools,PremanRoofing-Solar
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America’sBestFlooring,Metro Flooring,Mitchell’sFloorCoverings FURNITURESTORE
IKEA,LivingSpaces,MorFurniture forLess,Vignettes-Antiques& Collectibles
SUBSHOP
Antonelli’sDeli,Jordan’sCafe, Submarina
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TACO
BadHombresGoodMexicanFood, CityTacos,Rubio’sCoastalGrill,
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HOUSEKEEPING
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CreativeDesign&BuildInc,Design StudioWest,GDCConstructionInc., KaminskiyDesign&Remodeling
LOCALCONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
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PellcoWindows&Doors
MATTRESSSTORE
MattressFirm,MattressMakers
NURSERY/GARDENCENTER
CityFarmersNursery,MissionHills Nursery,TheHomeDepot,Walter AndersenNursery
PATIOFURNITURE
TheSpa&PatioStore–SanDiego, Today’sPatio
PESTCONTROL
DeweyPest&TermiteControl,Kelly &JustinTermite&PestControlInc, MissionPestControl,PinpointPest ControlCoInc
PLUMBER
ArrowPlumbingandDrainServices Inc.,MauzyCooling,Heating, PlumbingandElectrical,Same DayHeating,Cooling,Plumbing, Shugarman’sBath
POOLSERVICE GLPools
SOLARPOWERCOMPANY
ActionAirConditioning,Heating &Solar
STORAGEFACILITY
A-1SelfStorage
TILE&STONE
FlooringCreationsInc.
ADOBESTOCK
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ALTERNATIVEMEDICINE
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ASSISTEDLIVINGCOMMUNITY
CovenantLivingatMountMiguel
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Dr.DarrenA.FarnesiMD,Kristen RichardsMD,LeilaniSutherlandNP
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OrganicSkincareRituals,Botoxie, ForteHolisticTherapies,SpaRitual atSycuanCasinoResort
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DustinM.DeeringDDS,I-Rise Dental
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DiscoveryChildren’sDentistry& Orthodontics,Dr.CINDYKO,I-Rise Dental,PurelyDental–Dr.Marnie Schreiner
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KaiserPermanente
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HammettHealthInsurance Services,SchulteInsuranceAgency
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KaiserPermanente,PalomarHealth MedicalGroup,ScrippsMemorial HospitalLaJolla,ScrippsMercy HospitalSanDiego
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SharpChulaVistaMedicalCenter, SharpCoronadoHospital,Sharp GrossmontHospital,SharpMary BirchHospitalforWomen& Newborns
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MASSAGE
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Dr.EllynLevine-TrilogyHealth, WeightandLaserCenter
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BANKRUPTCYFIRM
JoshiLawGroup
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Fennemore,Nevels+Nichols, ReznikLawGroup,RJSLAW
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ScottM.BlumenAttorneyatLaw
APC,BattaFulkersonLawGroup, HHJTrialAttorneys:SanDiegoCar Accident&InjuryLawyers
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HickmanRobinsonYaegeLLP
TAXLAWFIRM
BrotmanLaw
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CaliforniaPreferredEscrow, ChartwellEscrow,PickfordEscrow CoInc
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PROPERTYMANAGEMENT COMPANY
BeyondPropertyManagement, MarqueeProperties,NewWest PropertyManagement,WeLease PropertyManagement
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GDCConstructionhasservedthe SanDiegoCoastalareasince1979. GDCPresidentPanchoDewhurstisa fourth-generationbuilderwhosegreat grandfatherstartedbuildingsomeof thecounty’smostamazinghomes100 yearsagointhispicturesquecoastal environment.
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Chateau Lake San Marcos, Fredericka Manor Retirement Community in Chula Vista, La Costa Glen T
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P L AC E TO WO R K
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SA N D I EG O E V E N T
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SA N D I EG O H OT E L
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SC E N I C S P OT
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STAYCAT I O N LO CAT I O N
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SHOPPING&SERVICES
A N T I Q U E STO R E
Assistance League of Greater San
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A P P L I A
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BA R B ER
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B I CYC L E STO R
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The Bustle
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ECOFRIENDLYCOMPANY
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ENGAGEMENTRINGS
BowersJewelers,Presley&Co.Fine Jewelers,STUARTBENJAMIN&CO.
JEWELRYDESIGNS,UnicornJewelry &WatchBoutique
EYEGLASSSTORE
CostcoWholesale,Gartner& GalstianVisionCare,LaMesa Optometry,UrbanOptiks Optometry
FLORIST
CasaBlancaFlowers,Genesee
Florist,JasmineCreekFlorist
GOLFSHOP
TheGolfMart,TorreyPinesGolf Course
GROCERYSTORE
ALDI,Siesel’sMeats,Sprouts FarmersMarket,StaterBros. Markets
HAIRSALON
AtadosSalon,HiddenBeautySalon, PoshLaJolla,RinseSalon
HAIRSTYLIST
BretBeal,PoshLaJolla,Genesis Garcia,HairDresserandFaceArtist
HEALTHFOODSTORE
FrazierFarmsMarket,Jimbo’s, SproutsFarmersMarket,Whole FoodsMarket
JEWELER
BowersJewelers,Presley&Co.Fine Jewelers,StuartBenjamin&Co. JewelryDesign,UnicornJewelry& WatchBoutique
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LOCALBOOKSTORE
LibelulaBooks&Co,Mysterious GalaxyBookstore,VerbatimBooks
MOVINGCOMPANY
ColemanMovingSystemsInc., CollegeHunksHaulingJunkand Moving
PAWN/RESALESHOP
AssistanceLeagueofGreaterSan Diego
PETBOARDING/DAYCARE
DelMarDoggers,PawCommons, SorrentoValley
PETGROOMING
ACutAbovePetGrooming, Barkhouse,PawCommons, Priscilla’sGrooming
PETSTORE
Dexter’sDeli–NorthPark, OriginalPawPleasersDogBakery, PetSmart,UnleashedbyPetco
SHOESTORE
BirkenstockofSanDiegoStores
SPORTINGGOODSSTORE
Big5SportingGoods,RoadRunner Sports
SURFSHOP
Mitch’sSurfShop,OceanBeach Surf&SkateShopSanDiego,Surf Hut
SWAPMEET
SanteeSwapMeet,SpringValley SwapMeet
TATTOOSHOP
AvalonTattooII,ChapterOne Tattoo,Rosie’sTattoo
TRAVELAGENT
RainbowTravel
VETERINARIAN
AmazonAnimalHospital,Amici PetHospitalofLittleItaly,Judy VeterinaryClinic,OtayPetVets
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