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the arts & culture issue
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the guide
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34 Dining Restaurants by cuisine and neighborhood
Sarah Daoust and San Diego.
6 Hot Dates Art Alive, Mission Federal ArtWalk, San Diego Crew Classic, baseball and more.
55 Entertainment Events, festivals, performing arts, concerts and sports
72 30 Things We Love
60 Attractions + museums Theme parks, activities and exhibitions
Picnics at Presidio Park, Carlsbad Flower Fields and more.
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62 Shopping The county’s best malls and major retail destinations
8 Dining Liberty Public Market newbies, The Hake in La Jolla and Breakfast Republic in Encinitas.
10 Spa + Beauty
62 nightlife Hot dance clubs, laid-back lounges and cool cocktail bars
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Legendary musician Jimmy Buffett
66 TOURS + TRANSPORT Getting out, getting around and getting an insider’s look at the city
The latest, greatest, most pampering spa treatments and experiences around town.
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ON THE COVER The Smudge & Conjure cocktail with blue curacao and smoked sageinfused gin at Bar by Red Door in Mission Hills. See feature on page 12.
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Three fabulous museums across the county highlight their must-see exhibits of the season.
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