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It’s Finals season, and we’re not talking about stressing out over those last days of school for the semester. We’re talking about where champions are crowned under the watchful eyes of millions of fans. We’re talking about the NBA Finals.

Brunch is already one of the best parts of the weekend—throw in an endless flow of mimosas and you and your besties are guaranteed to have yourselves one heck of a day. Fortunately, San Diego has a number of great brunch spots that offer bottomless mimosas. Here are 12 of the best options.

On a hot and sunny day, no treat is more enjoyable than a cold, refreshing scoop of ice cream. And if you find yourself in the Big Apple this summer, you can do a lot better than grabbing a few spoonfuls of plain vanilla straight from the carton while standing in front of your open freezer. New York City is filled with incredible ice cream shops, and we’ve rounded up our favorites just in time for scoop season. When summer days make you scream for ice cream, these 10 NYC spots have you covered with everything from old-fashioned sundaes to Technicolor cones.

If you consider yourself the adventurous type, you may think you’ve done it all. Sky diving, paragliding, white water rafting, scuba diving…once you’ve checked these edge-of-your-seat activities off your bucket list, how can you get your heart racing? Don’t worry, adrenaline junkies—we’ve rounded up seven next-level experiences from every corner of the globe that will satisfy even the most seasoned adventure seekers. Warning: this list is definitely not for the faint of heart.

We firmly believe that summer doesn’t officially start until you’ve fired up the grill for the first time. While you might think you’re already a grilling guru, there’s always room to hone your skills before backyard barbecue season gets underway. From fundamentals to finishing touches, here are five ways you can raise your game on the grill this summer.

If your only experience with Californian wine is Napa or Sonoma, it's high time you meet the wines of Santa Barbara. Located in the Golden State's Central Coast, Santa Barbara's wine country is one of the most exciting in California. When you're ready to head down to the “American Riviera” be sure to check out these wineries and tasting rooms.

Every sneaker has a story to tell. Whether it’s Michael Jordan’s gravity-defying moments, that pair that you wore to your favorite concert or the ones you wear to cut the grass that become the lead to the name of your sunglasses brand years later, sneakers help us walk the walk. Like our Knockaround Customs, it’s about everyone having their own unique story.

Class Acts is Knockaround's ongoing campaign that aims to donate money, resources, and art supplies to local, underfunded elementary schools. Every year we visit 4th and 5th-grade students to talk about the importance of art and then give them an opportunity to design their own special pair of sunglasses.

Not only is San Diego America’s Finest City, it’s also one of the country’s fittest cities, according to the annual ACSM American Fitness Index Ranking. With this reputation for healthy living, it’s not surprising there are many vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants in San Diego—and many great ones at that. Here are 16 of San Diego’s best vegan spots.