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San Diego's Best

Tapping into the discerning tastes of both our editors and readers, we share the top picks for the best of San Diego in every category under the sun

San Diego's Best

Best of Ranch & Coast 2025

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Best of Diversions & Culture 2025

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Editors’ Pick, The GOAT of Skateboarding: Tony Hawk San Diego native Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, turned pro at just 14 years old, was crowned vertical skating’s world champion 12 years in a row, and landed the first 900 at the X Games. He co-founded Birdhouse Skateboards and Hawk Clothing, launched the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video game franchise (one of the most popular game franchises in history), and continues to perform worldwide (as photographed here at his skate ramp in Vista in April 2025). The Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded more than $13 million in grants to 660+ skateparks, making him an enduring icon in action sports and youth advocacy.

Best of People & Philanthropy 2025

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Readers’ Choice, Gym & Specialty Workout Studio: The Smart Fit Method The Smart Fit Method, with locations in Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Cardiff, and Carlsbad, is a personalized fitness system combining strength training, hormonal optimization, fat burning, and recovery technologies. Using AI-driven equipment and expert trainers, results are tracked through body scans, strength, and cardiovascular gains. Ideal for all ages, it especially supports healthy aging and longevity

Best of Health 2025

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Readers’ Choice, Women’s Boutique: Palma Boutique

Best of Fashion & Beauty 2025

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Readers’ Choice, Outdoor Dining: Poseidon Restaurant

Best of Dining 2025

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Readers’ Choice, Flooring: Littrell Flooring

Best of Home 2025

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Boats in the harbor of Supetar on the island Brac in summer, Croatia, Europe

Best of Travel 2025

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Readers’ Choice, Pet Adoption Organization: Rancho Coastal Humane Society For more than 64 years, Rancho Coastal Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare in San Diego County. From its humble beginnings in converted cottages, RCHS has grown into a state-of-the-art campus featuring Charlotte’s Medical Center, Vivian’s Learning Center, FOCAS Adoption Center, and a Community Pet Food Pantry, offering adoptions, veterinary care, and vital programs including the Animal Safehouse Program, Pet-Assisted Therapy, and Pet Loss Support. As part of the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition, RCHS ensures no healthy, treatable animal is ever euthanized for time or space.

Best of Family & Finance 2025

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Family & Finance 2025

Pictured L-R: Chefs Drew Deckman, Kelli Crosson, Jason Knibb, Carl Schroeder, and Travis Swikard

Best Restaurants 2025: Editors’ Picks

Kudos to our Chef of the Year and the top tastemakers shaping the culinary culture in San Diego

Best Restaurants 2025: Readers’ Choice

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast Magazine's annual Best Restaurants Readers' Poll 2025

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Best of Ranch & Coast 2024

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Best of Diversions & Culture 2024

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Best of Diversions & Culture 2025

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Diversions & Culture 2025

Readers’ Choice, Women’s Boutique: Palma Boutique

Best of Fashion & Beauty 2025

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Fashion & Beauty 2025

Readers’ Choice, Outdoor Dining: Poseidon Restaurant

Best of Dining 2025

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Dining 2025

Pictured L-R: Chefs Drew Deckman, Kelli Crosson, Jason Knibb, Carl Schroeder, and Travis Swikard

Best Restaurants 2025: Editors’ Picks

Kudos to our Chef of the Year and the top tastemakers shaping the culinary culture in San Diego

Best Restaurants 2025: Readers’ Choice

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast Magazine's annual Best Restaurants Readers' Poll 2025

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Best of Ranch & Coast 2024

Congratulations to the winners of Best of Ranch & Coast 2024

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Best of Diversions & Culture 2024

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Diversions & Culture 2024

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Best of Fashion & Beauty 2024

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Best of Dining 2024

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Best of Home 2024

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Best of Health 2024

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Best of Family & Finance 2024

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Best of Travel 2024

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of Travel 2024

Nine-Ten Executive Chef Jason Knibb and Sommelier Chris Russo

Best of People & Philanthropy 2024

Congratulations to the winners of Ranch & Coast’s Best of People & Personalities 2024