San Diego CityBeat loves local:  The 2016 Best of San Diego is a readers' choice poll. Tell us about the best local places, people and activities in San Diego County. We want to celebrate our home-grown, local, independent businesses—not national chains.

Final 5 voting:  Final 5 voting runs from September 8 at Noon until September 26.  

Winners announcement: The 2016 Best of San Diego winners will be announced in San Diego CityBeat and on sdcitybeat.com on Wednesday, October 19.