S.D. ESSENCE 20 WATER MARKS PHOTO ESSAY Photographer Aaron Chang takes to the sea, showcasing San Diego as a true water city.
28 SEEING IS BELIEVING INSPIRING ARTIST INOCENTE Her art took her from a life of despair on the streets to the Oscars red carpet. BY RON DONOHO
32 READY FOR TAKEOFF ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL San Diego International Airport undergoes a nearly $1 billion makeover. BY SARAH DAOUST
36 DOWN ON THE FARMS S.D.’S COOLEST CROPS An inside look at the farmers leading SoCal’s farm-to-table movement. BY WENDY LEMLIN
40 LIGHTNING BUG ZELECTRIC MOTORS An S.D. company is restoring VW Beetles into 100-percent electric cars. BY DEREK SHAW
42 100 YEARS YOUNG BALBOA PARK CENTENNIAL Take a nostalgic walk through the park with an acclaimed writer. BY CHARLENE BALDRIDGE
46 MAKING A SPLASH SEAWORLD TURNS 50 The spotlight on SeaWorld shines from all angles as the park reaches a big milestone. BY DAVID MOYE
48 VIEWS TO DINE FOR OCEAN-VIEW RESTAURANTS At long last, eateries with water views abound across the county. BY SARAH DAOUST
56 LOOK BOOK SHOP TILL YOU DROP Beauty, fashion and gift finds from local boutiques and chic shopping centers. BY NICOLE QUIROZ
(COVER) “ABSTRACT SUNSET IN CARLSBAD” BY AARON CHANG; (OPENING SPREAD) COURTESY PIER SOUTH RESORT; (THIS PAGE, L-R) ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/ROBERTO A SANCHEZ, COURTESY SEAWORLD, ROB HAMMER.
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