This time of year, you can mix up the fine dining, theater- and concert- and museum-going, craft-beer tasting, historical sightseeing, and all the other cosmopolitan pleasures of San

Here at the Sofia, we’re all keenly anticipating another round of a truly beloved biannual tradition: San Diego Restaurant Week!
Between September 21 and 26, you’ll be able to hit the town—actually, the whole county—and sample some of the finest cuisine San Diego has to offer, all at discounted prices.
It’s as simple as can be: You [...]

The greater San Diego area is full of tremendous urban charms—from world-class restaurants to picture-perfect beaches—but many of its most incredible sights come in the rich network of green-spaces showcasing our coast’s wilder side.
An absolute gem that protects a precious swath of native habitat remarkably close to the city center is Sunset Cliffs Natural Park [...]

It’s time again to pay tribute to our country’s brave, selfless Marines, Sailors, and Coast Guardsmen. Fleet Week San Diego 2014 is kicking into gear, and you can be a part of all the festivities with a convenient perch at the Sofia Hotel!
This year’s Fleet Week happens from August 30 to November 21.
A Grand Tradition
Although [...]

One of San Diego’s truly special events is fast approaching: the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and 3D Art Exposition!
From August 29 through September 1, the B Street Cruise Terminal will transform into a temporary beach as the greatest sand sculptors from all across the globe descend on San Diego to square off against one another.
You’ll [...]

Ever seen a master sculptor at work and wished you possessed those rarefied skills—the ability to forge something artistic out of a mound of raw materials?
In San Diego, some of our finest sculptures are to be found on the beach in the form of ornate sand castles and effigies. If you’re interested in doing more [...]