User Lists in San Diego, CA Metro

Gone are the days of microwave bags, movie-theater butter and day-glow cheese paste. Popcorn is back in a gourmet way these days, and some of San Diego's best restaurants are working it into their latest menus. Here are five of our favorite savory popcorn treats.

Beep, beep! I'm a little bit greener these days with my new red scooter. After renting one in Europe last year, my sweetie and I were convinced it would be the perfect "buzz around" vehicle for our neighborhood in South Park. Turns out, we were very late to a very large party of scooter fanatics already active in San Diego. Here's a few go-to scooter spots we've discovered so far:

Staycations are so 2008, according to most of our travel industry insiders. This year, our tipsters tell us that traveling on a budget is all about rediscovering the exotic, worldly and wild destinations right here in San Diego. Wait, isn't that exactly what a staycation is? We'll let you be the judge and, in the meantime, here are our picks for 5 exotic, in-town experiences.

From pre-game pizza and wings to post-game beers with fellow fans, we've got the inside line on local restaurants and bars close to Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Photo courtesy of McGregor's Grill & Ale House)

She was there to kiss your boo-boos, smiled through your "terrible twos" and didn't disown you when you were an angsty teenager, so show mom some love on the one day that's dedicated to her. This year, Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 9, so say thank you to your mama by treating her to a scrumptious brunch, an active afternoon, or a leisurely spa day in San Diego.

From La Jolla's designer row to funky antiques in OB, our editors highlight San Diego's top shops.

From restaurants to walking trails, find out why many deem Point Loma's coastal community one of San Diego's last little gems.

From crispy fried chicken to oozing macaroni and cheese, cozy up with these San Diego feel-good favorites.

Hungry after midnight? Craving a burrito at 4am? From North Park taco shops to Downtown pizzerias, we uncovered a host of after-hours eats in San Diego.

Alluring, sweet and downright dangerous: Drinks dressed to thrill.