If you look outside of your window and see snow on the ground, then you need to check out these sunny San Diego innovations ASAP. If your knowledge of San Diego starts at Sea World and ends at 'Anchorman' then you really need to click through this top list.
San Diego is known for its great weather and attractions, but America's Finest City is also an innovation hub catering to designers, artists and entrepreneurs. Check out these sunny San Diego innovations today to see what you've been missing.
79 Sunny San Diego Innovations
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In Room Stripper Pole
Sexy Rooms at The Ivy Hotel
76
Unexpected Aerial Art
10 Google Earth Discoveries
75
Scandalous Romantic Getaways
International Cougar Cruise Sets Sail in Time for Holidays
74
Too Hot for Takeoff
Southwest Airlines Sued for Booting Under-Dressed Hooters Waitress
73
The Keating Hotel
Pininfarina Designs Hip Hotel in San Diego
72
Stacked Hipster Graffiti
Artists Os Gemeos Create ‘Don't Believe the Hype'
71
Top Style Icons
Most Fashionable Men
70
Ice Carving Beauty Queens
Dominique Colell Carves Cool Sculptures Using a Chainsaw
69
Wetsuit Chic
Ohne Titel Spring 2011 Collection Channels Surfer Style
68
Clothing-Optional Travel Destinations
Top Spots to Take It All Off
67
Retro-Futuristic Red Carpet Gowns
Rihanna Mixes Metallic and Lace at the 2010 NRJ Awards
66
Upside-Down Advertisements
The Upside Down Gap Store in Vancouver is a Marketing Win
65
Surfing on Land
The SoulArc Skateboard
64
Hybridization of Art
Animated Paintings
63
Real-Life Superheroes
Master Legend Joins Legions of Spandex-Clad Crime Fighters
62
Sports Danceoffs
The LT Slide Electric Glide Gets You Playoff Ready
61
Fishy Hip Hotel
The Pearl Hotel in San Diego
60
The Scene Outdoors
Eco-Friendly La-Fête Furniture
59
Custom-Illustrated Kicks
Jolby Sneakers are Hand-Painted and Completely Unique
58
$19 Hotel Suites
San Diego's Rancho Bernardo Inn Offers a Killer Alternative to Camping
57
Collaborated Toy Collections
Mezco Recruits Array of Designers for Special Metz-Its Exhibit
56
Waterfall-Hunting: Trend Hunter Fun Day
Trekking Through San Diego's Mountains
55
Conventions for Disney Freaks
D23 Expo Descends on Anaheim in a Wash of Fairy Dust
54
Feminine Forging
Lilyana Bekic's Metalwork Includes Brass Knuckles for Bakers
53
Retro Sequels
Anchorman 2: Will Christina Applegate Join Will Ferrell?
52
Gourmet-to-Go
Restaurants Wrap Up Fine Dining Treats for On-the-Go Foodies
51
DIY Art Publishing
Blogs are the New Art Gallery for Cutting Edge Artists
50
Dawn-to-Dark Drinks
The Aviara AM and PM Concoctions are Nutritious
49
Cyber Makeovers
Make Yourself Hot With The Click of A Mouse
48
Shopping Cart Farms
The Farm Proper Grows Groceries in Abandoned Shopping Carts
47
Celebrity Cannonball Rallies
GumBall 3000 from San Fran to Beijing
46
White Rock Seating
The Urban-Chaotic Respite Chair Looks like a Cosy Cave
45
Illuminated Surfboards
The Night Stalker Surfboard Keeps You Surfing After Sundown
44
Religious Fitness
Church Preaches Faith Based Weight Loss
43
Feline Flash Drives (UPDATE)
Hello Kitty's 'Mimobot' Friends Have Joined the USB Family
42
Green Assembly Lines
GM Unveils Brand New Chevy Volt Battery Plant
41
City-Centered Sneakers
The 2010 Vans City Pack Lets You Rep Your City
40
Competitive Skeeball
Chuck E Cheese Games Make it to the Big Leagues
39
Out of Season Pooltography
'Empty Pool' from Mateusz Zdziebko Makes Me Long for Summer
38
Scrabbled Lookbooks
The Rebecca Minkoff Fall 2010 Lookbook Gets Warm and Cozy
37
LEGO Towers
California, Home of the Tallest LEGO Brick Tower
36
Herds of Nerds Stampede San Diego
Comic Con 2007
35
Paying to Break Things
Credit Crunch Venting at Sarah's Smash Shack
34
Wind-Powered Towers
Helix Wind-Powered Mobile Towers Blow in Alternate Energy
33
Hyper Color Croc Skin
The John Allen Woodward Gallery is on the Forefront of Country Cool
32
Beachside Sand Chariots
The Sand Castles of Oregon Puts Oregon on the Map
31
Catty Flash Drives
The Hello Kitty Mimobot USB Collaboration is the Epitome of Cute
30
Alien Scavenger Hunts
The 'Space Invader Walk' Has Participants Making a Giant Invader
29
Green Polar Bears
What is Happening at the Japanese Zoo?
28
Prehistoric Zoos
Mammoth 'Elephant Odyssey' Campaign for the San Diego Zoo
27
Bluetooth Beauty Bolts
Baita Bueno Strikes Us with Flash Bluetooth Earpiece
26
La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour: Trend Hunter Fun Day
25
Automotive Algae Fuel
Bill Gates Funds Sapphire Energy
24
More Celebrity Search Engines-Beyonce, Mandy Moore, Willie Nelson And Even Randy Moss!
23
Phantom Musicians
'Light Paint Piano Player' by Ryan Cashman
22
Bars as Churches
"Bars, Women & Fast Food" Exhibits the SoCal Social Scene
21
Bartending Artists
San Diego's Michael L. Edwards Paints Portraits (and the Town Red)
20
Asymmetrical Armchairs
The One-Armed Chair from Mixture Furniture
19
Free Bikes for Tourists
Boutique Hotels Across the US Loan Bicycles Gratis
18
Family Tree Architecture
San Diego's Lee Residence is Built Around a Tree
17
Street-Legal Pirate Ships
Denver DIYers Turn a Chevy Truck Into a Mobile Party Schooner
16
Online Funeral Planning
'The San Diego Funeral Guide' Helps With Pre-Mortem Party Planning (UPDATE
15
Demystifying Explosive Growth
Evan Williams Speaks About Twitter's Success at TED
14
Dive-In Theatres
The Pearl Hotel San Diego
13
Computerized Surfboards
Students Build the Ultimate Board Using a Computer-Equipped Version
12
Strutting Charity Events
'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' to Support Battered Women
11
Hands-On 3D Devices
The Heads-Up Virtual Reality Device (HUVR) Lets You Feel an Image
10
No-Incision Appendectomies
"Natural Orifice" Surgery Through Vagina
9
Super Cheap Travel
$1 Bus Rides With Megabus.com
8
Inked Proposals
Joe Wittenburg's Tattooed Marriage Proposal is the Ultimate Commitment
7
Geometric Piggy Banks
The Golden 'PiggyBank' by Spell Has the Midas Touch
6
Biosensor Timepieces
The E. Coli Clock
5
Comic-Con Parodies
Pacey-Con is a Celebration of All Things Pacey Witter from 'Dawson's Creek'
4
Galactic Confederations
Interplanetary Conclave of Light is for UFO Believers
3
American-Based Microlending
ACCION Chicago Provides Financial Access to Small Business Owners
2
Keys Cloned From Photos
Duplication Software To Make You Paranoid
1
Watergun Assassination Tournaments
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Designer-Forward Blanket Collections
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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Eco-Friendly Offices
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Edgy Futuristic Activations
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Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
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Tourist Destination Predictions
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Virtual AI Snow Globes
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Artful Graphic Beach Towels
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Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
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Luxury Retailer Christmas Installations
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Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Unconventional Icy Fragrances
Zoologist Penguin Invigorates with Notes of Antarctic Air & Ice
Multi-Sensory Art Experiences
Arcadia Earth Toronto & Benjamin Von Wong for A Sustainable Future
Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks
The Interactive Time to Snow Timepiece has a Snow-Like Design
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Scenic Poolside Studios
Wayfinder Waikiki Boasts Modernized Tropical Elements
Mindful Eco-Friendly Banks
Climate First Bank is Ready to Expand Nationwide
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Augmented Outerwear Mirrors
Ugg's Flagship Highlights Cold Weather Apparel with a Zero10 Mirror
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
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Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
City-Themed Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Unveils its Expansive American 'Discovery Series'
Hard Iced Tea Sweepstakes
Sun Cruiser Offers One Individual a Trip to Yuma, Arizona
Underwater Pool Window Residences
SMStudio Designs the Hastings-Sunrise Project in Vancouver
Weatherized Sleek Collaborative Shoes
SAN SAN GEAR Creates its Own ASICS Gel-Terrain Sneaker
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels
Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions
Heleo and Daniel Ruanova Design the Exchange Pavilion
Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets
Yinka Ilori Designs a Clothing Capsule for The North Face
Immersive Lighting Hotels
The Luma Hotel Hosts Several Impressive Lighting Installations
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences
Snow Pawttage Invites Guests to Interact with 8 Samoyeds
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Novel Outdoor Design Capsules
Marmot & Better™ Gift Shop Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Winter Series
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes
A Tesm of Designers Join Forrces to Create the Reef House
Immersive Art-Technology Installations
WNDR Museum Boston Will Feature 20 Exhibitions
Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries
This Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe is a San Diego Exclusive Event
Anxiety-Alleviating Election Campaigns
The Election Escape Powered by Sensible Weather is Clever
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Dynamic Installation Science Museums
MAD has Designed the New Hainan Science Museum
Nostalgic Nantucket Hotels
Parts and Labor Design and Brad Guidi Design the Beachside Hotel
Naturally Inspired Tourism Campaigns
The Slovenian Tourist Board Launches a New Campaign
Outdoor Ecosystem Campaigns
Kodiak x Vital Ground Foundation Present the 'Keep It Wild' Campaign
Art Deco-Themed Film Headquarters
Civilian Designs the Sandbox Films New Headquarters
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Satellite Image Puzzle Games
Users Have Six Guesses to Identify the City on Unzoomed
Seasonal Pet-Friendly Menus
Okini Attracts Pet Parents to Its Patio with Dog-Friendly Refreshments
Complimentary Wheat-Based Utensils
SeaWorld is Marking World Oceans Day with a Free Gift
Unique Destination Initiatives
Intrepid Travel Unveiled its 'Not Hot List' for 2025
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Elevated Miami Office Spaces
Arcadis' In-House Team Designs a New Office Space in Miami
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Nutritious Five-Ingredient Bars
San Diego Bar's Original AntiOxi is Flavourful and Healthy
Sustainable Warm Parka Designs
Patagonia Presents a Look at the Eco-Friendly Stormshadow Parka
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Office@27 Workspace
Urban Pet Care Products
Petbeing's New Care Collection is Formulated for City-Based Pets
Captivating Winter Travel Initiatives
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo Boasts a Series of Winter Festivities
Urban Skyline-View Apartments
i29 Designs the Apartment with a View in Amsterdam
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
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Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels
Studio Gang Completes the Populus Hotel Design in Denver
Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries
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Enchanting Beachside Stays
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Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens
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SAKO Architects Designs the Vertical Rainbow Office Building
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Exclusive Lake Front Stays
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Nonprofit Accounting Firm Offices
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History Museum Garden Renovations
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Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
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Eco-Conscious Hotel Calculators
SilverDoor Launches a New Carbon Calculator for Accomodations
Zoo AR Experiences
The Cincinnati Zoo and Discover Crystal River Florida Launch an AR Experience
Modern Health-Conscious Product Deevlopment
Hain Celestial Opened Its Innovation Experience Center
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs
Chicago Electric Boat Company Added 6-Person Floating Hot Tubs to Its Fleet
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Travel Climate Planning Tools
Sunny Days Ahead Helps Find the Sunniest Months to Travel
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Artful Inaugural Design Fairs
Design Miami Presents its First DESIGN MIAMI.LA Fair
Botanical Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago Create the Green Ark Pavilion
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Strategic Brand Relocations
Serengeti Eyewear Announced Its Relocation from France to California
Cost-Saving Hotel Promotions
Beach Town Travel Offers the Fourth Night Free on Bookings
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
Zesty American IPAs
This Hazy IPA is Packed With Californian Coastal Goodness
Bright Renovated Seaside Apartments
Toledano + Architects Renovates an Apartment in Biarritz
Illustrated Weather Forecasting
Cartoon Weather Tells You the Weather and a Story
Nature-Connecting Design Installations
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Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Playfully Color-Blocked Seaside Hotels
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Colorfully Bright Hillside Homes
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Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels
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