The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 1, 2026

The Craving is ThereSanDiego's weekly guide to what's worth eating and drinking in San Diego right now. Every Tuesday, we surface new restaurant openings, standout happy hours, limited-time menu specials, and upcoming food events across the city - so you know what's happening before everyone else does.
Ocean Beach Street Fair & Chili Cook Off
Upcoming
OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is Back for its 46th Year
  • Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach does summer better than most neighborhoods, and the OB Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off is a big reason why. Every year, Newport Avenue...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Upcoming
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.
Tajima Ramen marking 25 years in San Diego with special events and promotions
Tajima Ramen is Turning 25 and the Whole Month is a Celebration
San Diego’s own Tajima Ramen is marking 25 years with a full month of throwback specials, DJ nights, ramen deals, giveaways, and community events across...
Upcoming
Grab Your Crew and Head to the Loma Club’s First Annual Loma Luau
The Loma Club is bringing a little aloha to Liberty Station with their first annual Loma Luau – an evening of Hawaiian BBQ, handcrafted tiki...
Sunlife Organics at The Del
SunLife Organics is Now Open at Hotel del Coronado
If you’ve ever wanted a reason to make a day of it at The Del, here’s another one. SunLife Organics has officially landed on Coronado...
Performer on Music on Main at El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon’s Free Friday Concert Series is Back for the Summer
Music on Main is back at Prescott Promenade in Downtown El Cajon, and this year it’s bigger than ever. Formerly known as the Dinner and...
Step Into Silver Hoof Creamery, Old Town’s New Folklore-Inspired Ice Cream Parlor
Old Town has a new reason to wander in. Silver Hoof Creamery is a woman-owned soft serve parlor opening in the heart of the neighborhood,...
Harland Clubhouse at Mission Bay Golf Course
Showing
Tee Up, Grab a Cold One – Harland Brewing Has Taken Over Mission Bay Golf Course
Harland Brewing has found its next home, and it’s a good one. The San Diego craft brewery is now running the food and beverage program...
8th Annual San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival at the Rady Shell
Upcoming
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is Back at the Rady Shell for its 8th Year
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival returns to the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park for its eighth edition, and the lineup is stacked. Hosted by...
Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend
Check out this week’s Things to Do in San Diego this weekend and make your plans! Dance the night away at Downtown El Cajon’s Music...
top concerts in san diego this week
Top Concerts in San Diego This Week
Here are the top concerts in San Diego this week! We are packed with standout performances from genre-bending pop and rising chart-toppers to a full...
Rooftop Cinema Club Moulin Rouge 25th Anniversary
Upcoming
Moulin Rouge! is Back on the Big Screen and This Time, it’s Outside
Experience the magic of Moulin Rouge! during its anniversary screening at Rooftop Cinema Club, a must-see outdoor event.
Ocean Beach Makers Market
Upcoming
A Perfect Saturday in OB: The Ocean Beach Makers Market
  • OB Surf Lodge
Experience the Ocean Beach Makers Market, where local makers showcase one-of-a-kind creations in a vibrant outdoor setting.
University Heights Community-Wide Garage Sale annual neighborhood event San Diego
Upcoming
University Heights is Throwing a Neighborhood-Wide Garage Sale and Everyone’s Invited
Every year, University Heights turns into one big treasure hunt – and this year is no different. The annual Community-Wide Garage Sale brings together 60-plus...
Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream
Upcoming
Shakespeare’s Dreamiest Ballet is Coming to Balboa Park
  • Balboa Theatre
Experience the magic of Golden State Ballet Midsummer Night's Dream at Balboa Theatre this June. Do not miss the enchanting performances.
Female Maker Market at Liberty Public Market
Upcoming
The Female Maker Market is Back and Coronado Ferry Landing is the Place to Be
  • Coronado Ferry Landing
The Female Maker Market returns to the Coronado Ferry Landing for a full day of shopping, community, and coastal vibes – and it’s free to...
Maritime Museum
Upcoming
Sword Fights, Sunken Ships, and San Diego Bay: All Aboard the Pirate Adventure
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Boarded! A New Pirate Adventure and become a real pirate for 90 minutes on the bay.
Don't Miss Out On Nighttime Zoo Final Season at San Diego Zoo
All done
The Final Season of Nighttime Zoo is Here and it’s Worth Savoring
  • San Diego Zoo
After more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo’s Nighttime Zoo is entering its last season. And if you’ve never been, or even if you...
things to do in san diego in june
Things to Do in San Diego in June
June is finally here, and San Diego is packed with ways to make the most of the start of summer. Make plans for music festivals,...
Father's Day Happenings Around San Diego
The Big List of Father’s Day Specials Around San Diego
Whether he wants to enjoy his favorite feast, a day chillin’ by the beach, or just kicking back with a cold beer, these specials are all...
Families celebrating the start of summer at San Diego Model Railroad Museum Balboa Park
Upcoming
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is Kicking Off Summer With a Family Day
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is celebrating the start of summer with a full day of family-friendly activities – and everything is included with...
Open Air Yoga At San Diego Botanic Garden
Upcoming
Yoga in the Garden: Open Air at San Diego Botanic Garden
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
Breathe in fresh air while being surrounded by lush gardens during Open Air Yoga at San Diego Botanic Garden. See you there!
Twilight in the Park Concert Series
Upcoming
Twilight in the Park is Back for its 45th Year – and Every Concert is Free
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
If you’ve lived in San Diego long enough, you know Twilight in the Park. It’s one of those summer constants that just makes the city...
Join Mission Pacific and The Seabird as They Celebrate Five Years at Oceanside
Mission Pacific and The Seabird are Having Their Best Summer Yet
Two of Southern California’s most decorated beachfront properties are marking five years on the Oceanside waterfront this summer. Mission Pacific and The Seabird have earned...
Upcoming Events
Bird's Eye View of Mission Bayfest
Mission Bayfest Returns to Mariner’s Point Park With Rebelution, Kolohe Kai & The Offspring
October 16, 2026
3:00 pm
  • Mariners Point
Mission Bayfest is heading back to the waterfront this fall, bringing three days of reggae, rock, and SoCal vibes to Mariner’s Point Park along the...
Tori Amos San Diego
Tori Amos Brings the “In Times of Dragons” Tour to San Diego Civic Theatre
August 26, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
There are artists who put on a show, and then there’s Tori Amos – a force of nature who turns every performance into something genuinely...
RESET Beach Wellness Event
RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach
August 2, 2026
8:00 am
  • Mission Beach Park
SSBD and Almost Nakey are joining forces for RESET, a brand-new beachside event happening at Fit Social Club. It’s a full day of movement, recovery,...
Taste of Eastlake
Eat, Drink, and Give Back at Taste of EastLake 2026
July 24, 2026
6:00 pm
If you’re looking for a summer night out that means something, this one’s worth circling. The EastLake Educational Foundation is hosting its annual Taste of...
Cinbarella Il-Tabarrosite
Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
July 19, 2026
3:00 pm
  • California Center for the Arts
If you’ve never seen an opera and a ballet tell the same story back to back – in the same afternoon – this is your...