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Real estate context, neighborhood stories, local picks, events, and San Diego living guides from the Routt Home Team.
Coronado Low Tide Ride & Stride: A 5K on the Sand, Saturday, July 18
A 5K run, walk, or bike on Coronado's beach at the lowest tide — the Low Tide Ride & Stride returns July 18.
Lizzo Live at Viejas Arena, Sunday, November 1
Lizzo hits Viejas Arena on November 1 — a high-energy, joy-filled night from the "About Damn Time" star.
San Diego Bay Parade of Lights: A Local's Guide to the Holiday Boat Parade
Everything you need to know about the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights — the free holiday boat parade on San Diego Bay, including 2026 dates, the route, the best viewing spots, and how to get there.
Silver Strand Half Marathon: Ocean on One Side, Bay on the Other, Sunday, November 8
A flat, fast Coronado race with the ocean on one side and the bay on the other — Silver Strand returns November 8.
RENEW: A Full-Day Beachside Wellness Experience with Big Gigantic, Sunday, August 2
An all-day beachside wellness day — yoga, cold plunges, sauna, and a sunset Big Gigantic set — at Belmont Park on Aug 2.
Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026 at Snapdragon Stadium, Wednesday, September 2
Guns N' Roses return to Snapdragon Stadium on September 2 with The Black Crowes — a stadium-sized night of hard-rock classics.
Balboa Park December Nights: A Local's Guide to San Diego's Biggest Holiday Festival
Everything you need to know about December Nights — San Diego's largest free holiday festival — including 2026 dates and hours, free museums, the tree lighting, and how to actually get there.
Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend (July 30–August 2)
Your at-a-glance guide to San Diego this weekend, July 30–August 2 — Zach Bryan, ArtWalk Liberty Station, Uncorked wine fest at Del Mar, the city's oldest race, and a stack of free coastal concerts.
Veza Studio: The Private Pilates Studio Bringing Intentional Movement to Solana Beach
Veza Studio is a private and duet Pilates studio on the 101 in Solana Beach — one-on-one instruction, classical technique, and an hour built around you.
Is the San Diego Housing Market Going to Crash? (July 2026)
San Diego's market has slowed, but a crash needs forced sellers — and 99.4% of sellers have equity. What the data says, the 2008 comparison, and the real risks.
TGIF Concerts in the Parks: Daring Greatly, Friday, August 21
Free rock-and-soul finale at Alga Norte Park — Daring Greatly closes the TGIF series August 21.
Mortgage Rates and the San Diego Housing Market (July 2026)
At 6.55%, mortgage rates are the engine behind San Diego's slow market. How rates drive demand, freeze inventory, and keep prices flat — explained.
How Much Negotiating Room Do San Diego Buyers Have? (July 2026)
San Diego homes sell at 100% of list on average — yet buyers have real leverage in the right spots. Where negotiating room exists, and how to use it.
Best Time of Year to Sell a House in San Diego (2026 Guide)
Spring is San Diego's peak selling season — but fall and winter have real advantages. When to list to maximize price, speed, or reduce competition.
How to Price a Home in San Diego: A Seller's Guide (July 2026)
San Diego homes sell at 100% of list when priced right — and sit when they're not. How to price to recent comps, use your first two weeks, and avoid the overpricing trap.
Should You Pull Your Home Off the Market? San Diego (July 2026)
6,487 San Diego sellers withdrew their homes in the first half of 2026. Here's when pulling off the market makes sense — and when it's a costly mistake.
Why Homes Sit on the Market in San Diego (July 2026)
60% of San Diego listings have been sitting 30+ days — yet 47% of June's sales went pending in two weeks. Here's why homes sit and how to avoid it.
San Diego Condos vs. Detached Homes: Which Sells Faster? (July 2026)
San Diego condos take about 27 days longer to sell than detached homes — 122 days vs. 95. Here's why, and what it means if you're buying or selling.
San Diego Luxury Home Market: $2M+ Report (July 2026)
San Diego luxury homes are taking 152 days to sell — but inventory above $2M is down 18% year over year. Full breakdown by tier and coastal market.
San Diego Market Time by Price Range: How Fast Homes Sell (July 2026)
San Diego homes sell in 81 to 408 days depending on price. Full breakdown of market time, inventory, and stale listings for every price band.
San Diego Buyer Demand: Pending Sales & Market Activity (July 2026)
Pending sales fell 5% to 1,768 — the weakest mid-July reading since tracking began in 2012. Here's why.
San Diego Housing Inventory: What's Available Right Now (July 2026)
There are 5,956 homes for sale in San Diego County — up 4% in two weeks, but still 18% below normal. Full inventory breakdown by price range and area.
San Diego Housing Market Update: July 21, 2026
San Diego's market has entered its lull phase: inventory up 4%, demand at a 14-year July low, and market time now 101 days. Prices are holding — but 60% of listings have been sitting a month or more.
Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K: A Local's Race-Weekend Guide
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5K — the two-day format, the scenic point-to-point course, race-day logistics, and how to make a beachside weekend of it.
How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in San Diego? (July 2026)
San Diego homes are taking about 101 days to sell — but 47% of June's sales went pending in two weeks. Here's the real timeline by price range and property type.
America's Finest City Half Marathon & 5K: A Local's Race Guide
Everything you need to know about the AFC Half Marathon & 5K — San Diego's most scenic point-to-point half, from Cabrillo National Monument to a Balboa Park finish, plus a fast, flat 5K.
Balboa Park 8 Miler: A Local's Guide to San Diego's Oldest Race
Everything you need to know about the Balboa Park 8 Miler — San Diego's longest-running race, a hilly 8-mile tour through the heart of Balboa Park, capped at just 2,000 runners.
San Diego Half Marathon & 5K: A Local's Race Guide
Everything you need to know about the GOVX San Diego Half Marathon & 5K — the downtown waterfront course, the epic Gaslamp finish, and how to make race weekend count.
San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: A Local's Race Guide
Everything you need to know about the San Diego Beach & Bay Half Marathon — one of California's flattest, fastest half marathons, plus a 10K and 5K, all on a scenic Mission Bay loop.
Where to Live in San Diego: A Newcomer's Guide to Choosing Your Neighborhood
San Diego isn't one city — it's dozens of micro-cultures stitched along two coastlines and a set of inland valleys. Here's how to find the neighborhood that actually fits your life.
San Diego Comic-Con: A Local's Guide to the City's Biggest Week
Everything you need to know about San Diego Comic-Con — when it happens, how badges actually work, and how to enjoy Con week whether or not you get inside the Convention Center.
TGIF Concerts in the Parks: FlashPants, Friday, August 14
Free '80s dance night at Alga Norte Park — FlashPants plays the TGIF series August 14.
Santee Farmers Market: A Complete Guide to the Wednesday Market in East County
A certified market at Mast and Carlton Hills with produce, prepared food, and local crafts. Hours shift seasonally — here's the full rundown.
Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest at the Racetrack, Saturday, August 1
100+ wines trackside at the Del Mar racetrack — Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest returns August 1, during the races.
Hillcrest CityFest: San Diego's Biggest Art & Music Street Festival, Sunday, August 9
San Diego's biggest art and music street fair takes over Hillcrest on August 9 — free, noon to 11 PM.
Bali Hai Restaurant: Mai Tais, Bay Views, and 70 Years of San Diego Tiki
A round building at the tip of Shelter Island, a two-drink limit on the strongest Mai Tai in town, and a view of the skyline that still stops people mid-sentence. Bali Hai isn't a throwback — it never left.
Toro Nagashi Festival: Floating Lanterns and Remembrance at San Diego's Japanese Friendship Garden
Each summer, Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden hosts Toro Nagashi — a floating-lantern ceremony honoring loved ones who’ve passed. Here’s what to know before you go.
Santana & The Doobie Brothers: The Oneness Tour at North Island, Tuesday, August 11
Santana & The Doobie Brothers' Oneness Tour hits North Island on August 11 — two legends, one stacked bill.
Bird Rock Neighborhood Guide 2026
Bird Rock is the stretch of La Jolla that locals actually live in — five roundabouts, a coffee roaster, and a wildly wide range of home prices. Here's what it costs and who it's for.
Coronado Farmers Market: A Complete Guide to the Tuesday Market at the Ferry Landing
One of San Diego County's longest-running certified markets runs Tuesday afternoons at the Coronado Ferry Landing. Here's what's sold, who sells it, and how to get there.
On The Spot Dating: Sapphic Singles Edition at Gossip Grill, Thursday, July 30
On The Spot Dating's Sapphic Singles edition hits Gossip Grill in Hillcrest on July 30 — a live dating show for the queer community.
The Solana Beach Farmers Market: My Favorite Sunday Afternoon in North County San Diego
A local's guide to the Solana Beach Farmers Market — every Sunday 12–4 p.m. on Cedros Avenue, with organic produce, fresh seafood, a food court, and makers.
Ocean Beach vs Pacific Beach
Two beaches, three miles apart, opposite personalities. We compare Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach on vibe, price, and the rental rules that trip buyers up.
Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour at The Rady Shell, Wednesday, July 29
Grammy-winning R&B star Ella Mai plays The Rady Shell on July 29 — the Do You Still Love Me? Tour, with AMA and Girlfriend.
The Oceanside Farmers Market: My Favorite Thursday Morning in North County San Diego
A local's guide to the Oceanside Farmers Market — every Thursday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Pier View Way, with local produce, gourmet finds, crafts, and hot food.
Ocean Beach vs. Point Loma: Which Side of the Peninsula Is for You?
They share a peninsula but feel worlds apart. We compare funky Ocean Beach and established Point Loma on vibe, price, walkability, and long-term value.
2026 San Diego Brew Fest: Saturday, August 8 at Liberty Station
The 14th annual San Diego Brew Fest returns to Liberty Station's NTC Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 12-4 PM, with 70+ breweries, 200 beers, food trucks, and live music.
Bike the Bay: The One Day a Year You Can Ride Across the Coronado Bridge
A 25-mile, non-competitive loop around San Diego Bay — and the only sanctioned ride over the San Diego–Coronado Bay Bridge all year.