About Us

What we do

Think San Diego is just stunning beaches and Comic-Con? Think again. We love those too, but our city offers more than that.

Although we love surfing, we don’t want you to spend the day surfing the web looking for what you need. At Totally San Diego, we map out the city’s best offerings—from the touristy ones (beaches, hotels, and more) to the essential ones (dentists, plumbers, and more).

Want to taste the most authentic mole on this side of the border? We come in clutch with our reviews and guides. Call us the Daygo Directory, if you will.

Meet our team

Our researchers scope out their neighborhoods to find what’s poppin’—from the freshest produce to the fastest repairmen.

Mark Skinner
Mark Skinner
Staff Writer
Paralegal Mark Skinner does more than just arrange papers. His passion project? Find the best breweries in town. He has the palate for those subtle notes that, if we’re being honest, we can’t really tell apart (but that’s what he’s here for!).
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Charlene Lasky
Charlene Lasky
Staff Writer
Marketing consultant Charlene Lasky stays up to date on the latest social events in the city. She does our monthly roundup of festivals, parties, and other activities worth popping into.
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Sandra Laws
Sandra Laws
Staff Writer
Streamer Sandra Law is in charge of all things geeky here! She tests out the latest gadgets and software to see if they’re worth your buck. Well, we said “she,” but her pet kitty, Puppycat, joins her unboxing videos too!
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Lia Cabrera
Lia Cabrera
Staff Writer
Lia Cabrera offers nifty healthcare advice. Her background as a nursing assistant helps us suss out which services are the fastest and most convenient. She’s also a wellness advocate, and on most weekends, you might see her taking on one of the nearby hiking trails!
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How do we find the best of everything?

Our selection process starts with a heads-up from the locals. We survey San Diegans for recommendations and put the businesses to the test with an in-person visit and/or actual hire or purchase.

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How do we make money?

Totally San Diego earns with the help of our readers. A click and purchase from our affiliate partners featured on this website may give us a commission. This doesn’t mean we take money from anybody; we carefully evaluate each business to see if they’re worth recommending.

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Whether it's feedback or ideas, we're always happy to hear from fellow San Diegans. Email us at [email protected] or submit through this form.