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How LA buyers are propping up San Diego's housing market

Los Angeles buyers are bringing bigger budgets to San Diego, helping keep home prices elevated.

Real Estate

The answer to who can possibly afford to buy a home in San Diego might be outsiders — specifically, people from Los Angeles.Why it matters: Angelinos, with their higher incomes and larger equities, are buying up homes in San Diego, contributing to local high prices, according to data from Redfin and Zillow and real estate experts.

How the mobile home law change will impact San Diego

Manufactured houses, or mobile homes, no longer must have a permanent chassis.

Housing advocates across the country are heralding <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a change to requirements for mobile home construction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/16/housing-manufactured-congress-law" data-vars-content-id="f39c8dfe-df5c-4b5a-9485-a0b6cb1ff15b" data-vars-headline="How the mobile home law change will impact San Diego" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/16/housing-manufactured-congress-law" target="_self">a change to requirements for mobile home construction</a> that could increase housing supply, but it likely won&#x27;t help San Diego&#x27;s stubborn housing problems much.Why it matters: Manufactured houses, or mobile homes, will become cheaper to make because the new law no longer requires the homes&#x27; steel under-frame used to transport them to remain attached<ul><li>That could help bring more affordable starter houses onto the market.</li></ul>

Inside San Diego's massively popular Pacific Beach Run Club

Music, group photos and a tightly packed route help newcomers connect without breaking off.

Sports

Want to be part of a stampede that&#x27;s decked out in Vuori and LSKD running clothes, all set to bumping hiphop? Check out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PB Run Club" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/18/social-running-club-san-diego-county" data-vars-content-id="f244a392-5ebe-4ee9-89d5-67141fc55ba5" data-vars-headline="Inside San Diego&#x27;s massively popular Pacific Beach Run Club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2024/07/18/social-running-club-san-diego-county" target="_self">PB Run Club</a>.The big picture: The group has almost <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="25,000 followers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/pbrunclub/" data-vars-content-id="f244a392-5ebe-4ee9-89d5-67141fc55ba5" data-vars-headline="Inside San Diego&#x27;s massively popular Pacific Beach Run Club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/pbrunclub/" target="_blank">25,000 followers</a> on Instagram and pounds down the boardwalk as a pack of up to 700 runners.

Perry's Cafe conversion will bring 223 apartments to Old Town

The former diner will become a leasing office as San Diego adds housing without a full teardown.

Development

The project to convert <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Perry&#x27;s Cafe in Old Town" data-vars-click-url="https://builtbyzephyr.com/project/perrys-cafe/" data-vars-content-id="3d2002d5-843d-4198-9d54-f556e19b4dc3" data-vars-headline="Perry&#x27;s Cafe conversion will bring 223 apartments to Old Town" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://builtbyzephyr.com/project/perrys-cafe/" target="_blank">Perry&#x27;s Cafe in Old Town</a> into apartments is in full swing and should be done in early 2028, the developers told Axios.The big picture: This is just one example across the San Diego region of old buildings being converted into apartments to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bolster housing supply" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/04/san-diego-boomers-empty-nesters-family-size-homes-millennials-redfin" data-vars-content-id="3d2002d5-843d-4198-9d54-f556e19b4dc3" data-vars-headline="Perry&#x27;s Cafe conversion will bring 223 apartments to Old Town" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/04/san-diego-boomers-empty-nesters-family-size-homes-millennials-redfin" target="_self">bolster housing supply</a>.

How ChatGPT turned unusual produce into a family hit

A honey-garlic stir-fry won over my family and used nearly every unusual vegetable in the box, too.

Food and Drink

Experimenting with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="farm boxes recently" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/13/best-csa-boxes-san-diego-local-produce-delivery-farm-subscriptions-review" data-vars-content-id="5b8fe4d9-8375-44b1-8477-c9884ca04efb" data-vars-headline="How ChatGPT turned unusual produce into a family hit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/13/best-csa-boxes-san-diego-local-produce-delivery-farm-subscriptions-review" target="_self">farm boxes recently</a>, I ended up with a bunch of highly unusual vegetables.<ul><li>So I turned to AI to figure out exactly what to do with this diverse produce.</li></ul>

Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla

The new restaurant adds to San Diego malls' growing upscale dining scene.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Teleféric Barcelona" data-vars-click-url="https://www.telefericbarcelona.com/lajolla" data-vars-content-id="27d2776a-c59c-41c0-938f-7581e9ed9a40" data-vars-headline="Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.telefericbarcelona.com/lajolla" target="_blank">Teleféric Barcelona</a> in La Jolla wants its tapas to take you to Spain without a passport.Dig in: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/30/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-cafes-open-june-2026" data-vars-content-id="27d2776a-c59c-41c0-938f-7581e9ed9a40" data-vars-headline="Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/30/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-cafes-open-june-2026" target="_self">new restaurant</a> opened at Westfield UTC this month, the latest addition to San Diego&#x27;s growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fine dining scene at local malls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/05/san-diego-malls-restaurants-utc-fashion-valley-foot-traffic" data-vars-content-id="27d2776a-c59c-41c0-938f-7581e9ed9a40" data-vars-headline="Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/05/san-diego-malls-restaurants-utc-fashion-valley-foot-traffic" target="_self">fine dining scene at local malls</a>.

This custom Salt & Straw pint costs $12.50

Salt & Straw is celebrating National Ice Cream Day with personalized pints and premium toppings.

Our latest installment in the search for the most <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expensive ice cream" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/23/ice-cream-prices-soar-to-new-highs-this-summer" data-vars-content-id="dca1c3e0-bf49-40fc-8239-d67e0417cb2c" data-vars-headline="This custom Salt &amp; Straw pint costs $12.50" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/07/23/ice-cream-prices-soar-to-new-highs-this-summer" target="_self">expensive ice cream</a> brings us to the Portland export famous for its bougie flavors.The big picture: Salt &amp; Straw ice cream is already pricey, but their new limited offer adds extra bucks to your bill.

Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Do an ice cream crawl at these local spots.

There&#x27;s no better way to beat the heat than with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="scoop of ice cream" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/02/ans-gelato-new-ube-flavors-americas-best-ice-cream-shop" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/02/ans-gelato-new-ube-flavors-americas-best-ice-cream-shop" target="_self">scoop of ice cream</a>. <ul><li>This swirl of pistachio and Mexican hot chocolate at North Park Creamery hit the spot the other day.</li></ul>🍨 It&#x27;s National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, which gives you another excuse to get a cool treat. <ul><li>🍓 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Salt &amp; Straw" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/saltandstraw/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/saltandstraw/" target="_blank">Salt &amp; Straw</a> is celebrating with build your own pint sundaes starting Friday, and you only have a few more days to try their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="summer berry flavors" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZxmxFZG44H/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZxmxFZG44H/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">summer berry flavors</a>.</li></ul>🍦 Or really splurge and do an ice cream crawl with stops at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stella Jean&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.stellajeans.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.stellajeans.com/" target="_blank">Stella Jean&#x27;s</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="An&#x27;s Gelato" data-vars-click-url="https://ansgelato.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ansgelato.com/" target="_blank">An&#x27;s Gelato</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mariposa" data-vars-click-url="https://mariposaicecream.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mariposaicecream.com/" target="_blank">Mariposa</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wild Child" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wildchildic.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wildchildic.com/" target="_blank">Wild Child</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jeni&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://jenis.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://jenis.com/" target="_blank">Jeni&#x27;s</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Silver Hoof" data-vars-click-url="https://silverhoofcreamery.com/" data-vars-content-id="fe0eb957-bc42-4168-aa29-064adceb820c" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://silverhoofcreamery.com/" target="_blank">Silver Hoof</a>.

One of Us gives San Diego women's sports fans a home

Fans won't have to fight to get women's games on TVs.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="San Diego&#x27;s first women&#x27;s sports bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/04/02/san-diego-womens-sports-bar-one-of-us-north-park-opening-watch-parties-wave-wnba" data-vars-content-id="2d8a9990-4aec-4f46-97f7-a6acff53ae01" data-vars-headline="One of Us gives San Diego women&#x27;s sports fans a home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/04/02/san-diego-womens-sports-bar-one-of-us-north-park-opening-watch-parties-wave-wnba" target="_self">San Diego&#x27;s first women&#x27;s sports bar</a> opens Thursday after years operating as a pop-up.Why it matters: One of Us, in North Park, finally gives locals a permanent place where women&#x27;s games are the priority, not an afterthought.

Sips and Snacks: Treehouse eating in Del Mar

Queenstown's first North County location pairs its signature design with pies, burgers and cocktails.

Queenstown has outdone itself yet again with its new location in Del Mar.The big picture: The restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opened" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/30/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-cafes-open-june-2026" data-vars-content-id="7c52b2c6-5f84-4ffe-b4b4-c5733632be8b" data-vars-headline="Sips and Snacks: Treehouse eating in Del Mar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/30/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-cafes-open-june-2026" target="_self">opened</a> in May in Del Mar Village. It&#x27;s the sixth New Zealand-themed location for Queenstown Hospitality Group but the first in North County.

We tried 3 San Diego CSA boxes. Here's what we found.

Fresh produce, fewer errands and a few surprises. We compared three local CSA boxes to see what's worth it.

If you want a box of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fruits and vegetables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" data-vars-content-id="356f5668-8d91-4b46-b1be-d3d36c2fb920" data-vars-headline="We tried 3 San Diego CSA boxes. Here&#x27;s what we found." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" target="_self">fruits and vegetables</a> dropped on your doorstep, you might consider signing up for a CSA box.The big picture: You can buy boxes or sign up for subscriptions from local farms and they deliver the fresh produce to you, so you don&#x27;t want to brave the crowds at a farmer&#x27;s market.<ul><li>CSA means &quot;community supported agriculture&quot; and is meant to help consumers support local farms.</li></ul>

MAKE Cafe offers farm-to-table dining and job training

The new restaurant in Normal Heights pairs globally inspired dishes with job training.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MAKE Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sdmake.org/cafe" data-vars-content-id="34ed3f1d-8157-4a5b-bbed-6779d4031fd0" data-vars-headline="MAKE Cafe offers farm-to-table dining and job training" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sdmake.org/cafe" target="_blank">MAKE Cafe</a>, a new brunch spot in Normal Heights, is providing a true <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="farm-to-table" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" data-vars-content-id="34ed3f1d-8157-4a5b-bbed-6779d4031fd0" data-vars-headline="MAKE Cafe offers farm-to-table dining and job training" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" target="_self">farm-to-table</a> experience for its customers and employees.Why it matters: Local nonprofit MAKE Projects opened the restaurant in June, giving San Diego refugee and immigrant women meaningful work experience to build their English speaking and job skills.

New San Diego restaurants, bars and cafés in June 2026

Get farm-to-table brunch, soft-serve ice cream, local beer and sandwiches at these new spots.

Looking for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/29/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-coffee-brunch-brewery-may-2026" data-vars-content-id="17400392-0f94-4d9a-8bed-88504062fac6" data-vars-headline="New San Diego restaurants, bars and cafés in June 2026" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/05/29/new-san-diego-restaurants-bars-coffee-brunch-brewery-may-2026" target="_self">new restaurant</a>, bar or café to try this summer? We&#x27;ve got you covered.Dig in: These neighborhood spots opened in June around San Diego and are now serving up brunch, ice cream, local beer, sandwiches and more. <ul><li>Plus, we say goodbye to a few restaurants that closed this month.</li></ul>

San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars

San Diego hosted California's Michelin Guide ceremony for the first time Wednesday.

San Diego&#x27;s fine <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dining scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" target="_self">dining scene</a> has a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michelin-starred restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/05/14/san-diego-county-restaurants-california-michelin-guide" target="_self">Michelin-starred restaurant</a> — Lucien in La Jolla — while <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oceanside&#x27;s Valle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/07/19/san-diego-michelin-star-restuarant-valle" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2023/07/19/san-diego-michelin-star-restuarant-valle" target="_self">Oceanside&#x27;s Valle</a> lost its star.Why it matters: San Diego hosted <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California&#x27;s Michelin Guide ceremony" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/24/san-diego-has-a-new-michelin-starred-restaurant-but-it-loses-another/" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/24/san-diego-has-a-new-michelin-starred-restaurant-but-it-loses-another/" target="_blank">California&#x27;s Michelin Guide ceremony</a> for the first time Wednesday, bringing together the state&#x27;s top chefs and restaurateurs to see who would <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="win the prestigious food awards" data-vars-click-url="https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a1474/" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c0/a1474/" target="_blank">win the prestigious food awards</a>. <ul><li>Hosting the event gave our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food scene some much-deserved credit" data-vars-click-url="https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/food-news/michelin-chooses-san-diego-for-its-big-show/" data-vars-content-id="8df29304-00a8-4595-8907-21a70ccd8dd1" data-vars-headline="San Diego restaurants gain and lose Michelin stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/food-news/michelin-chooses-san-diego-for-its-big-show/" target="_blank">food scene some much-deserved credit</a>.</li></ul>

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San Diego happy hour find: $5 craft beers are still out there

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How ChatGPT turned unusual produce into a family hit

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Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla

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Where to celebrate National Ice Cream Day