San Diego

The listings below include locations in San Diego County. Check out the "Steamiest Places" section for attractions likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

Stories

Postcards from San Diego

Our guest photographer captures the creative cosplay at the 2018 Gaslight Steampunk Expo

By Clara Blackheart | Oct 15, 2018

The theme was “Return to Vulcania” at the Gaslight Steampunk Expo in San Diego. With the event’s Pan-Pacific focus, much of the cosplay took on Polynesian and nautical flavors. Clara Blackheart shot some great photos that captured the creativity.

A “Return to Vulcania” in San Diego

Much of the programming at the Gaslight Steampunk Expo will have a Pan-Pacific focus

Staff Report | Sep 27, 2018

“Return to Vulcania” will be the theme as the Gaslight Steampunk Expo returns to San Diego, October 5-7, 2018. Guests include author James P. Blaylock, model maker Scott Brodeen, and prop builder John Harrington.

Steampunks, Start Your Engines

An automotive museum brings steampunk-inspired art cars and other works to San Diego

Staff Report | Jun 13, 2018

Whether by land, sea or airship, steampunks have good reason to travel to Southern California this summer and fall as the San Diego Automotive Museum hosts “Steampunk with a Retro Twist,” an exhibition that runs through October 7.

Most Steampunk City?

Yes, some cities are steampunk hotspots, but ranking them is an exercise in absurdity

By Stephen Beale | Apr 18, 2018

A few years ago, a real estate blog crunched some numbers to rank "The 50 Most Steampunk Cities in America." A few criteria were reasonable, but others were ridiculous. Here's our take.

Welcome

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American regions, with more to come. We also have several pages of resources for artists, writers, and people with an interest in 19th century history. The site launched in March 2018 and is currently in public beta (meaning "please excuse our dust"). Read more. . .