The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of November 9, 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.

Celebrate Campland on the Bay holidays with festive fun on Mission Bay

Celebrate the Holidays Beachside at Campland on the Bay

The holidays go beachside this year. Campland on the Bay is celebrating the season on the sand, and its holiday lineup runs from Thanksgiving weekend...

Duck Dive transforms into a holiday wonderland for the Great Dicken’s Holiday Pop-Up

Get a First Look at Duck Dive’s Great Dickens Holiday Pop-Up in Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is getting ready for the holidays, and Duck Dive is giving you a head start. The beach bar and eatery brings back its...

Shoppers walk past the Bvlgari storefront and a white Chanel boutique wall in an open-air courtyard with palm trees at Westfield UTC

Shop Chanel, Hermès, and Loro Piana in San Diego at Westfield UTC’s New Luxury Wing

Unveil the Westfield UTC luxury expansion featuring luxury fashion houses, including Bvlgari and Tiffany & Co., in La Jolla.

Twinkling lights and décor at Lala's Pink Themed Christmas

Sparkle into Christmas at Lala and Two Other Little Italy Favorites

Little Italy is getting a serious dose of holiday cheer this year, and it’s not just Lala. The Busalacchi family’s Lala, Barbusa, and Nonna and...

10 of San Diego’s Best Bars to Put on Your Holiday Cocktail Route

Cheers to the best time of the year! It’s officially Holiday Cocktail Season, which we take very seriously around the halls of ThereSanDiego! 🥃 That...

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Sing Along to Carpenters Holiday Hits at the Balboa Theatre

Balboa Theatre

Nothing sounds more like the holidays than Karen Carpenter singing “Merry Christmas, Darling.” The Carpenters Songbook: At Christmas brings that sound back to the stage...

Celebrate Christmas with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and their swinging holiday hits

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Swing into the Holidays With Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Balboa Theatre

Balboa Theatre

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party to the historic Balboa Theatre downtown. It’s one night of swing, jazz, and Christmas...

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Meet Adoptable Pets and Spoil Your Pup at Doggie Street Festival in Liberty Station

NTC Park

The Doggie Street Festival San Diego brings together rescue groups, vendors, and pet lovers for a delightful day of fun.

Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village

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Kick Off the Holidays at the Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village

Piazza della Famiglia

Ho Ho Ho! Little Italy is kicking off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting & Christmas Village. The neighborhood turns into a winter...

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Lions Tigers & Bears with rescued big cats

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Celebrate Thanksgiving With Rescued Tigers and Bears in Alpine

Lions Tigers & Bears

What does Thanksgiving look like for a rescued tiger or bear? You can find out at Lions Tigers & Bears, where the sanctuary’s annual Turkey...

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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.

Bird Rock’s Wayfarer Bread & Pastry is Coming to North County

Wayfarer Bread & Pastry, the Bird Rock bakery with lines around the block, is expanding for the first time. The plan is a first North...

Sip a Tropical Christmas at Sippin’ Santa in Pacific Beach

Santa swaps his sleigh for a surfboard this holiday season in Pacific Beach! Sippin’ Santa takes over The Grass Skirt, the tiki bar and speakeasy...

Feel the full force of orchestra and chorus at Mahler’s Symphony No. 2

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Hear Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony Live With La Jolla Symphony & Chorus

This December, La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is bringing one of classical music’s biggest works to the stage. Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, known as “Resurrection,”...

Two Left Feet? No Problem – Line Dancing is Coming to Balboa Park

Discover free line dancing Balboa Park with San Diego Coasters! Fun lessons await whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer.

Runners leave the start line under the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K arch.

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Run Mission Bay for Make-A-Wish at the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Half Marathon & 5K

Run the Thrive Half Marathon San Diego this year and enjoy the stunning views of Mission Bay. Don't miss your chance!

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Celebrate Nine Seasons of Dance at The Rosin Box Project’s Encore

Celebrate with The Rosin Box Project at Encore, featuring performances, cocktails, and a look ahead to the tenth anniversary season.

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Play Tiki Bingo With Sassy Stiletto at The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach

The Grass Skirt

Bingo night is going tiki in Pacific Beach! The Grass Skirt hosts Tiki Bingo, bringing two hours of cards, drink specials, and prizes to the...

Illustrated Trash Bash flyer showing the Firehouse building in Pacific Beach with a QR code and a raffles and prizes badge.

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Clean Up Pacific Beach, Then Party With Pancakes and Prizes at Firehouse’s Trash Bash

Pacific Beach gives us sunsets, surf and plenty of good memories. Firehouse is asking us to give a little back. Trash Bash is a free...

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Carve Your Own Flyers at MCASD’s Printmaking Workshop

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Explore printmaking techniques at the Printmaking Workshop mcasd. Carve and create flyers that reflect your imagination.

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Tee Off in Your Holiday Best at The Loma Club’s Santa Scramble With Harland Brewing

The Loma Club

Santa is hitting the greens this year. The Loma Club and Harland Brewing are teaming up for the first Santa Scramble. It’s a festive two-person...

Unwind with crystal singing bowls at San Diego Botanic Garden Winter Wellness

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Unwind With Crystal Singing Bowls at Winter Wellness Sound Healing

San Diego Botanic Garden

Ready to ease into winter? San Diego Botanic Garden hosts Winter Wellness Sound Healing, a one-hour sound bath to help you relax, reset, and renew....

San Diego Botanic Garden succulent Wreath

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Build a Succulent Holiday Wreath at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

Transform your space with a succulent wreath from our workshop, where you create stunning decor that endures for months.

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Browse Vintage Finds and Handmade Wares at the Jacumba Bathhouse Bazaar

On the first Saturday of every month, the historic Old Bathhouse in Jacumba Hot Springs fills with vendors. The Jacumba Bathhouse Bazaar runs from 10...