Affiliate Disclosure & FTC Compliance Statement

Last updated: May 2026

Look Out San Diego (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to full transparency with our readers. This page explains how we earn revenue and how that may affect our content.

Affiliate Links

Some articles and pages on Look Out San Diego contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products, services, and businesses that we genuinely believe provide value to our readers.

Our affiliate partnerships include programs such as:

• OpenTable (restaurant reservations)
• Eventbrite and Ticketmaster (event tickets)
• Amazon Associates
• Other San Diego-relevant services and businesses

Affiliate links are tracked through ThirstyAffiliates and may use a redirect URL (e.g., lookoutsandiego.com/recommends/…) before arriving at the merchant’s site.

Sponsored Content & Advertising

Look Out San Diego runs display advertising managed by Google AdSense and direct advertisers. We also offer newsletter sponsorships, featured listings in our business directory and job board, and featured event placements.

Any sponsored or paid content is clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertisement,” or “Paid Placement.” Editorial content is always written independently of advertising relationships.

Editorial Independence

Our newsroom operates independently of our business operations. Advertisers and sponsors do not influence our editorial coverage, story selection, or reporting. A business paying for a directory listing or job board posting receives no editorial benefit.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines (16 C.F.R. Part 255), we disclose any material connection between our content and any third party whose products or services are mentioned. This includes paid advertising, affiliate commissions, free products received for review, and sponsored content.

Questions?

If you have questions about our advertising or affiliate practices, please contact us at editor@lookoutsandiego.com.