Livin' in San Diego

Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis
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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

  1. 3H AGO

    Questhaven, Safari Park’s New Elephant Valley, & Del Mar Dining News | Episode 273

    Episode 273 of the Livin’ in San Diego podcast covers a little bit of everything happening around North County. We start with weekend recaps including Springfest for LCYO baseball, a concert at Mission Hills High School, and a baseball tournament at Rancho Bernardo Community Park. There’s also a remodel update that anyone who has lived through a renovation will relate to. We also talk food, including a stop at Enzo’s and a new pasta spot called Pasta Vivi that’s expected to open soon in Encinitas. From there we get into sports with the World Baseball Classic, MLB opening week around the corner, and the debate around Shohei Ohtani. Plus some thoughts on March Madness and San Diego State being left out of the tournament. In our New, To-Do, and A-Do segment we cover a new restaurant concept coming to Del Mar, the San Diego Safari Park’s new Elephant Valley experience, and Mama Kat’s expanding into the former My Yard Live space in San Marcos. Then for the San Diego Story of the Week we go back to a classic North County legend… the stories surrounding Questhaven Road. If you grew up around here in the 90s you probably heard about the haunted insane asylum, the giant white owl, or the mysterious white witch. We break down the stories and what’s actually there today. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hey@livininsandiego.com

    58 min

  2. MAR 12

    La Jolla’s Mushroom House Story, Pizza Port’s 39th Anniversary & San Diego News | Episode 272

    Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis are back with another episode of the Living in San Diego Podcast, covering local stories, sports, and what’s happening around the county. This week’s San Diego story dives into the unique La Jolla Mushroom House, one of the most recognizable and unusual homes along the coast. They also talk about Pizza Port’s 39th anniversary party in Solana Beach, local neighborhood updates, Padres news, and the San Diego Sockers continuing their strong season. Plus weekend recaps, surfing at Seaside, and a debate on where they would buy a home in San Diego with a $2 million budget. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    1h 11m

  3. MAR 6

    The San Diego Tunas, Encinitas Brewing News, and Camp Shred | Episode 271

    Welcome back to the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast with Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis. This week we break down a mix of local news, San Diego sports, and North County happenings including a wild piece of Padres history you may have never heard before. In this episode we cover: • The story of how the San Diego Padres almost became the “San Diego Tunas” in 1935 • A new F1-style simulator racing experience called Turn Zero opening in Encinitas • The continued momentum behind San Diego FC and local sports buzz • A new Encinitas Brewing Company planned for the former Islands Restaurant location • The upcoming Camp Shred surf event in Cardiff • Changes to the Santa Fe Drive bike lane infrastructure We also recap our weekends around North County including brewery visits, live music, and a big Chinese New Year celebration. If you want to stay connected to San Diego lifestyle, local events, sports, and what’s happening around North County, this is your weekly update. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    1h 1m

  4. FEB 27

    New Carlsbad Eats, SDFC Debut, and The Del Mar Beach Rule | Episode 270

    Welcome back to the Living in San Diego Podcast! In this ep, Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis say goodbye to the rain and welcome back classic San Diego sunshine while breaking down what actually happened around town this week. We cover our weekend recaps, from the Bermuda Club in Carlsbad and Burgeon Beer Company to State Cup soccer in Temecula and a cool hangout at Vail Ranch. Then we dive into a full sports update including San Diego FC’s dominant 5-0 debut win, San Diego State basketball, and our thoughts on the Olympics. In our “New, To-Do, and Adieu” segment: Taste Craft Eatery is opening a new Carlsbad location in Bressi Ranch The Lakehouse Food & Wine Festival returns to San Marcos- Del Mar Beach introduces a surprising new rule about digging holes Plus, our San Diego Story of the Week and a controversial question for Cassidy to close out the episode. If you want to stay in the loop with local lifestyle, events, food, and sports - this is your weekly North County update. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    1h 1m

  5. FEB 19

    Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Curling Obsession & Sumo in Del Mar | Livin’ in San Diego Podcast #269

    In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cass recap the weekend, talk sports, and dive into a classic North County history story. We start with weekend life in San Diego. Cass had practices, a birthday party at Five Tool, and a surprisingly good lunch at Enzo’s in Encinitas. Valentine’s Day turned into takeout from Islands, and a rainy Disneyland trip that ended early after everyone got completely soaked. Chris spent the weekend watching the Olympics (and way more curling than expected) and played Lake San Marcos Exec and shot a 75! He also gives a quick update on the home remodel. Then we get into sports talk including Olympic curling coverage, the biathlon becoming a household favorite, and some Padres offseason news. We also introduce a new segment: New, To-Do, and Ado • New: The Clink Room hat shop opens in San Diego • To-Do: The Sumo + Sushi experience coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds • Ado: Saying goodbye to San Diego’s warm stretch of weather Finally, our San Diego Story of the Week explains how Cardiff-by-the-Sea got its name, from farming at the San Elijo Lagoon in the 1870s to the Welsh influence behind its streets and identity. We also cover the kelp works, the original pier, and how the beach town eventually became part of Encinitas. If you live in San Diego, are moving here, or just like local stories and lifestyle — this one’s for you. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    55 min

  6. FEB 13

    San Diego Chargers 1994 Season, Betting on Heads, and Pliny the Younger | Episode 268

    In this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy recap a packed weekend across North County — from State Cup soccer wrapping up to a team stop at Fazeli Winery in Temecula for flatbreads and views. Chris also recommends checking out a San Diego Sockers game at Frontwave Arena for one of the best-value family nights around, while Cass shares baseball season updates, a soccer scrimmage at Palomar College, a birthday party at Five Tool in San Marcos, and Braden’s first round of golf at Rancho Carlsbad. They also touch on their recent brokerage move from eXp Realty to LPT Realty and ongoing remodel updates. The Super Bowl recap follows, and let’s just say… not exactly an instant classic. The guys break down the defensive-heavy game, underwhelming commercials (with a few exceptions like Coinbase, State Farm, and Jurassic Park), Chris splitting his bets including the lost coin flip, and the food spread featuring buffalo chicken dip straight off the Frank’s RedHot bottle. They also look ahead to adult league softball returning to Poinsettia, spring training kicking off, and debate whether Luis Arráez truly fits at second base long term. In the “New To-Do and ADU” segment, they highlight Little Oaks Bakehouse in Leucadia and Christie’s oversized pie-style cookies (pickup Tuesdays and Fridays), plus a Hop WTR x Stone Brewing collaboration called Centennial Citrus. They encourage listeners to hunt down Pliny the Younger from Russian River Brewing before its broader Northern California release, and discuss the Vista City Council exploring a potential city logo redesign. The episode wraps with the San Diego Story of the Week, revisiting the 1994 Chargers’ run to Super Bowl XXIX and what made that season so memorable. Key Takeaways ⚽ State Cup soccer wraps and winery hangs in Temecula 🥅 San Diego Sockers = underrated family sports night 🏈 Super Bowl recap, bets split, commercials debated 🍪 Little Oaks Bakehouse & Pliny the Younger buzz ⚡ 1994 Chargers playoff run revisited Mentioned in This Episode Frank’s RedHot (buffalo chicken dip recipe reference) Little Oaks Bakehouse – Leucadia Hop WTR x Stone Brewing collaboration Pliny the Younger – Russian River Brewing* Vista City Council logo redesign survey 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    1 hr

  7. FEB 5

    Inside a San Diego Record Shop Keeping Vinyl Culture Alive (Soul Side Vinyl) | Episode 267

    This week on the Livin’ in San Diego Podcast, Chris and Cassidy hang out at Soul Side Vinyl on Adams Avenue with shop owner Rex and DJ Syko (Mark) for a deep dive into music, community, and local culture. They talk about the history of the record store space in Normal Heights, how Rex went from military life to record shop owner, and how a random Facebook Marketplace search somehow led to him buying the store. Mark shares his journey from getting into DJing as a teenager to spinning at spots like Pechanga Arena San Diego and local bars around town, plus his love for underground hip-hop and vinyl culture. You’ll also hear the meaning behind the shop’s logo, the vision for turning Soul Side into a true community hub, and how they’re keeping record culture alive for the next generation in San Diego. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    1h 5m

  8. JAN 29

    Walk-Off Homers, No Snow in Big Bear, and Las Cuatro Milpas is Coming Back | Episode 266

    This week’s episode is a fun mix of sports, local spots, and classic San Diego randomness. We start with some tournament talk, including a huge walk-off homer and some gritty games on the baseball field. Then we jump into some MLB updates - Padres news, Verlander heading to the Pads, and a recap of our latest NFL picks. On the local side, we take a lap around Carlsbad and shout out some favorite spots near Faraday like Prager Bros, Pannikin Coffee, Felix’s BBQ, Savory Farms, and Arcana Brewing. We also talk about that compost smell around El Corazon and what might be going on there. In “New, To Do, and Adieu,” we cover the return of Las Cuatro Milpas and Southwest Airlines update, check out SeaWorld’s concert lineup, and ask whether ski season at Big Bear is basically a no-go this year. Plus, in our San Diego Story of the Week, we get into the growing crow population around the county and where they’ve really started to take over. Sports, food, local news, and everyday life around San Diego. Just another week livin’ in San Diego. 🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

    1h 1m
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🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine. Hit us up: hello@livininsandiego.com

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  • Creator
    Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Erickson and Cassidy Lewis
  • Show Website
    Livin' in San Diego

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