Nominate your favorite Mission Hills business – San Diego Magazine’s 2026 Best of San Diego & Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll
San Diego Magazine’s 2026 Best of San Diego & Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll
Nominate your favorite local business before February 1, 2026
San Diego Magazine is conducting its annual Best of San Diego & Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll and you have an opportunity to help your favorite Mission Hills business make it to the nominees list!
Local businesses: Scroll to the bottom for free marketing resources to help promote your business!
Nominate Your Favorites
Now through February 1, 2026, you can nominate your favorite local spots. Whether it’s a cozy café, an inspiring fitness studio, or a beloved boutique, your nominations will help elevate these businesses to be included on the official ballot. The businesses that receive the most nominations will advance to the voting round, so make sure to spread the word!
Business group categories
- Beauty + Cosmetic
- Best Restaurants
- Fitness
- Food + Drink
- Health + Wellness
- Home + Garden
- Kids
- People
- Pets
- Professional + Services
- Shopping
- Travel + Entertainment
- Weddings
From San Diego Magazine:
Help shape the 2026 Best of San Diego & Best Restaurants Readers’ Poll by nominating and voting for your favorite local businesses, people, and places. Your picks help highlight the restaurants, shops, creators, and neighborhood standouts that make San Diego shine.
Nominate Your Favorites January 5–February 1, 2026
Help your favorite spots earn their place on the official ballot.
The businesses with the most nominations move on to the voting round.
Vote for the Winners February 23–March 22, 2026
Once the final ballot opens, your votes decide who takes home the 2026 titles.
When Winners Are Revealed
Best Restaurants Winners: June 2026 Best Restaurants Issue
Best of San Diego Winners: August 2026 Best of San Diego Issue
Rules
Nominees must receive enough nominations to move on to voting.
One nomination per category; one vote per category.
Nominees must be verified businesses, people, or places located in San Diego County.
Fraudulent nominations/votes will be removed.
All submissions must be made through BOSDVote.SDMag.com.
Free Marketing Tools for Businesses
Attention, local businesses! Not only can you nominate your own businesses, but you can take advantage of free marketing resources to help your customers and fans nominate you. Utilizing social media, email newsletters, and flyers about the poll can increase your visibility and encourage your loyal customers to nominate you.