The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 17, 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.

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...

Breathe Degrees Just Opened a Second Location in Liberty Station

If you’ve been curious about cold plunges or breathwork, Breathe Degrees just opened a second location in Liberty Station and it’s worth the visit. The...

Family enjoying Father's Day gondola cruise through the Coronado Cays

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Take Dad on a Gondola Cruise Through the Coronado Cays This Father’s Day

The Gondola Company has a better Father’s Day plan than anything you’ll find at the mall. A Venetian-style cruise through the scenic Coronado Cays, cold...

Where to watch the World Cup in San Diego

The Best Places to Watch the World Cup in San Diego

We have World Cup fever! With the FIFA World Cup 2026 bringing matches to North America – including right here in Southern California – the...

What’s On at Carté Hotel’s Rooftop This June

Experience exciting carte hotel June activities at San Diego's Little Italy rooftop, featuring live music and stunning skyline views.

San Diego FC is Throwing a 39-Day Soccer Celebration – and the Whole City is Invited

San Diego FC is going all in for the World Cup this summer, and honestly, the scale of this thing is impressive. In partnership with...

Yappy Hours Return to Margaritaville San Diego With Rooftop Fun

Experience Yappy Hours Margaritaville San Diego. Treat your furry friend to a delightful rooftop gathering with stunning views.

Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival

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San Diego Gets Six Nights of World-Class Orchestral Music This June

Epstein Family Amphitheater
The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

Discover the magic of the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival San Diego 2026 with six unique performances and a talented team.

La Valencia Hotel celebrating 100 years in La Jolla

La Valencia Hotel is Turning 100 and the Pink Lady is Celebrating All Year Long

La Valencia Hotel – La Jolla’s beloved Pink Lady – is turning 100 in 2026, and the centennial celebration is already underway. A full calendar...

Weaving Nets installation arts district liberty station

A World Cup-Inspired Installation is Coming to Liberty Station

Arts District Liberty Station is bringing one of the most visually striking public art moments of the year to the North Promenade. Tejiendo Redes –...

Stella Jean's Ice Cream x Summer Fridays Collaboration

Stella Jean’s Ice Cream and Summer Fridays Just Dropped a Collab

Stella Jean’s Ice Cream is teaming up with Summer Fridays for a three-day collaboration that turns the beauty brand’s new Sweet Summer Minis collection into...

Families Enjoying Shark Summer at Birch Aquarium

Shark Summer is Back at Birch Aquarium and it’s Worth the Trip to La Jolla

Shark Summer is back at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, running from early July through early August. The month-long program dives into the...

All Summer Long: Live Music at Moonshine Flats and Moonshine Beach

Check out the exciting moonshine flats moonshine beach summer lineup featuring diverse live music and entertainment throughout the season.

Community Gathering at the Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest

Switchfoot Bro-Am is Back and Bigger Than Ever

Twenty-two years in, the Switchfoot Bro-Am has earned its place as one of Southern California’s most meaningful annual traditions. What started as a grassroots local...

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Eat, Drink, and Give Back at Taste of EastLake 2026

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...

Organica: Flora to Fauna Opens at the Granger Hotel

The Granger Hotel has a new exhibition worth seeking out. Organica: Flora to Fauna brings together fourteen regional artists from Southern California and across the...

San Diego

Pear Plum is Bringing Specialty Coffee and a Serious Wine Bar to Downtown San Diego

Downtown San Diego is getting exactly the kind of neighborhood spot it deserves. Pear Plum is an all-day café, specialty coffee shop, and wine bar...

Queenstown Hospitality Group Opens a New Del Mar Location – and it’s a Good One

San Diego’s dining scene just got a new addition, and this one’s up north in Del Mar. Queenstown Hospitality Group – the collective behind some...

Encinitas

Find Your Way Into Anigma, Encinitas’s New Hidden Cocktail Den

Something genuinely intriguing opened along the 101 in Encinitas, and it’s not giving much away. Anigma is a new hidden cocktail bar from the owners...

Harvest for Heroes community fundraiser at Fox Point Farms

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Harvest for Heroes Brings Together Great Food and a Great Cause at Fox Point Farms

Shelter to Soldier is teaming up with Fox Point Farms and Dija Mara for Harvest for Heroes, a community fundraising event in Encinitas that brings...

Saya Woolfalk installation new children's museum

Step Inside Saya Woolfalk’s Whimsical World at The New Children’s Museum

The New Children’s Museum is about to open something really special. Woodswoman: Earthseed is a large-scale immersive installation by New York-based multidisciplinary artist Saya Woolfalk,...

Nozawa-Style Sushi Has Landed in Little Italy

Explore SUGARFISH San Diego for a unique sushi experience. Enjoy the simplicity and quality in every dish served.

Taste Of Little Italy and Taste Passport

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Little Italy is Your Dinner Table for the Night – and it’s One You Won’t Want to Leave

Piazza della Famiglia

Prepare you tastebuds and Taste Passport for a day full of fresh, authentic Italian cuisine at the annual Taste of Little Italy.

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Explore 45 Local Spots at the Taste of Adams Avenue’s Silver Anniversary

Adams Avenue

The Taste of Adams Avenue is back for its 25th year, and the lineup of 45 local spots spread across one of San Diego's most characterful corridors makes a pretty strong case for blocking off your Sunday.

RESET: A Full Day of Wellness and Big Gigantic at the Beach

August 2, 2026

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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,...