http://www.sdcitybeat.com/sandiego/articles.sec-15-1-summer-guide.html It’s cliché, but whatever: Good art’s always a reaction to something. Three San Diego art exhibitions—two current and one opening May 19—prove this.]]> In our tribute to the young 1960s—when our nation was on the cusp of arguably one of the most iconic eras in popular culture—we’re highlighting local businesses that have preserved a slice of a simpler time, at least by today’s standards. ]]> The recommended summertime adventure south of the border, an experience that rarely fails to feel simultaneously vintage and timeless, not to mention understatedly accessible for San Diegans who live mere miles up the road.]]> For Hansen’s, the last 50 years in the surf-shop business has moved just like the water its boarders ride—in waves.]]> Rent a Mustang convertible and hit the road for a retro-good time. Here are three destinations and suggestions for where to stay, eat, drink and browse.]]> Orangutans in human care can live into their late 50s. Janey is as full of life as Betty White.]]> The drive-in theater was a Saturday-night staple for families wanting some wholesome fun and teenagers looking to get to second base in back seats during the 1960s. ]]> Nothing says Southern California quite like vintage surf music. With the breezy, reverb-splashed guitar licks and easygoing rhythms of artists like Dick Dale and The Surfaris, you can’t help but picture grainy documentary footage of a sun-kissed hunk riding a wave just off the coast of La Jolla.
]]> Groove to San Diego’s best soul and R&B from DJs and live bands throughout the week.
]]> Mad Men fans may still have the 1960s ditty “Zou Bisou Bisou” running through their heads. But it wasn’t just bits of frothy French music that captivated America in the 1960s. The boisterous Julia Child did kitchens everywhere a favor and made classic French techniques and menus accessible to American eaters.]]> A quick roundup of some of San Diego’s most impressive 1960s architecture is proof that this city is indeed home to plenty of noteworthy modernist buildings.]]> There won’t be any crazy clues or hard-to-figure-out hints in this scavenger hunt. We’ve rounded up places in San Diego that exude 1960s style and charm.]]> We’ve taken a few pages from the Choose Your Own Adventure books that inspired us as kids and present our stab at interactive fiction. Here’s how it works: Start reading and whenever you’re presented with a choice, jump to the section with the corresponding number. And now, let the adventure begin:]]> Things to do in San Diego this summer.
]]> Whether you’re a beach bum or a beach bummer, enjoying the sweltering season is no sweat]]> Our selective guide to the best events happening this summer]]> What to do when San Diego’s weather turns ideal]]> I feel like I barely knew you]]>