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Best Comic-Con pop-ups without a badge in San Diego

From Adult Swim to Spider-Man and Percy Jackson, here's where to join the Comic-Con fun for free.

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You definitely don&#x27;t need a badge to join in the Comic-Con action.The big picture: From pop-ups to games and rides to celebrity appearances, there&#x27;s a lot happening outside the Convention Center.

Teleféric Barcelona brings Spanish tapas to La Jolla

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

Food and Drink

<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>.

Why San Diego could have a sharkier summer this year

Warmer water may bring great whites, hammerheads, bull sharks and tiger sharks closer to shore.

Environment

It&#x27;s going to be a sharky summer.Why it matters: Warmer water from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="El Niño" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/06/26/super-el-nino-cooler-wetter-winter" data-vars-content-id="3167062a-cced-410b-92c2-bdd1e5467b55" data-vars-headline="Why San Diego could have a sharkier summer this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2026/06/26/super-el-nino-cooler-wetter-winter" target="_self">El Niño</a> is expected to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="push sharks north" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/08/swim-snorkel-leopard-sharks-la-jolla-summer-fall-guided-tour" data-vars-content-id="3167062a-cced-410b-92c2-bdd1e5467b55" data-vars-headline="Why San Diego could have a sharkier summer this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/07/08/swim-snorkel-leopard-sharks-la-jolla-summer-fall-guided-tour" target="_self">push sharks north</a> from Mexico, which means San Diego could see the return of great white sharks, plus hammerhead sharks, bull sharks and tiger sharks.

The Empire is gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con

Meet the fans behind the galaxy's most screen-accurate stormtrooper armor.

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There&#x27;s no such thing as being too short to don <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Star Wars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/07/star-wars-experience-exhibit-philly-franklin-institute" data-vars-content-id="fd81d059-5a7f-431b-a999-bf8dcbbfcd8c" data-vars-headline="The Empire is gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/07/star-wars-experience-exhibit-philly-franklin-institute" target="_self">Star Wars</a> stormtrooper armor in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="501st Legion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.501st.com/" data-vars-content-id="fd81d059-5a7f-431b-a999-bf8dcbbfcd8c" data-vars-headline="The Empire is gearing up for San Diego Comic-Con" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.501st.com/" target="_blank">501st Legion</a>, but your costume better be on point.The big picture: About 13,000 people from across the world and 120 San Diegans are members of the 501st Legion, a special club where you dress up as stormtroopers, TIE fighter pilots, imperial officers and, of course, Darth Vader.<ul><li>But there are strict regulations for how your costume looks, and you must pass inspection by your costumed peers before you can officially join the ranks.</li></ul>

Rancho Santa Fe is one of the country's priciest ZIP codes

The luxury enclave has stayed in the top 10 for four straight years as prices keep climbing.

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San Diego is home to one of the most expensive ZIP codes in the country, according to a recent report.Why it matters: Given the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="skyrocketing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/23/starter-home-prices-million-dollar-cities-zillow" data-vars-content-id="6b21a516-eb49-47ae-a9d4-c8f1206d0845" data-vars-headline="Rancho Santa Fe is one of the country&#x27;s priciest ZIP codes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2026/06/23/starter-home-prices-million-dollar-cities-zillow" target="_self">skyrocketing</a> local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="housing market" 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="6b21a516-eb49-47ae-a9d4-c8f1206d0845" data-vars-headline="Rancho Santa Fe is one of the country&#x27;s priciest ZIP codes" 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">housing market</a>, the only surprising thing might be that we only have one.

Steal these organizing tips from professionals

From seasonal swaps to toy rotations, pros share easy ways to clear clutter and keep it gone.

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Professional organizers from Sort It Out San Diego and Miss Organized share tips for how to tackle <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="clutter" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/mess-clutter-clean-tips-mental-health-anxiety" data-vars-content-id="a041562a-d155-4726-bcc8-353b18341195" data-vars-headline="Steal these organizing tips from professionals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/01/18/mess-clutter-clean-tips-mental-health-anxiety" target="_self">clutter</a> at home.

The life of a professional organizer in January

Small homes and holiday overflow have made January the busiest month for pro organizers in San Diego.

As the calendar turns to a new year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many people" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTGatq9Dz9P/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="fb2525b9-86d7-4efd-af6a-b719c8db1444" data-vars-headline="The life of a professional organizer in January" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTGatq9Dz9P/?hl=en" target="_blank">many people</a> find themselves wanting to clear out their homes and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="get organized" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/home-organization-bedroom-book" data-vars-content-id="fb2525b9-86d7-4efd-af6a-b719c8db1444" data-vars-headline="The life of a professional organizer in January" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/07/home-organization-bedroom-book" target="_self">get organized</a>.The big picture: January is the peak season for professional organizers, especially in San Diego, where small homes and irregularly shaped closets mean space is a hot commodity.

A bar chart that ranks the 10 most expensive ZIP codes by median listing price in January 2026. Newport Coast, Calif., leads at $12.5 million, followed by Fisher Island, Fla., at $12 million and Beverly Hills, Calif., at $10.5 million. Paradise Valley, Ariz., is lowest at $5.5 million.