The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of July 20, 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.

Guests Exploring the Secret Garden Tour of La Jolla

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Step Inside La Jolla’s Hidden Oasis at the Annual Secret Garden Tour

La Jolla Historical Society

There’s something extra special about getting a peek behind the gates in La Jolla. The Secret Garden Tour is back for its 27th year, offering...

Big List of Easter Specials From San Diego Restaurants

Whether you’re looking to get out for Easter brunch or want to take it easy by getting it to-go, San Diego’s restaurants have awesome specials...

Herb & Wood Celebrates 10 Delicious Years in Little Italy

A decade of unforgettable meals calls for a proper celebration. This April, Herb & Wood marks its 10-year anniversary, honoring ten years of shaping San...

A tiny “settled” Red Octopus explores its surroundings.

Birch Aquarium Just Made History With These Tiny Red Octopuses

San Diego is home to some remarkable firsts, and Birch Aquarium just added one more to the list. For what experts believe is the first...

David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies exhibition

David Adey: Sacrificial Bodies – 25 Years of Art That Gets Under Your Skin

San Diego has a way of quietly producing artists doing genuinely interesting things, and David Adey is one of them. This spring, Oceanside Museum of...

Guests Exploring Orchids in the Wild at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Orchids in the Wild Blooms at San Diego Botanic Garden This Spring

San Diego Botanic Garden

Spring in Encinitas is about to get even more colorful. The San Diego Botanic Garden is welcoming back its beloved annual orchid showcase with the...

Kallie the Tiger’s Story Highlights the Lifesaving Work at Lions Tigers & Bears

April is National Animal Care Month, a time to recognize the expertise, compassion, and daily commitment it takes to properly care for animals. At Lions...

Ironside Fish & Oyster Chef Jason McLeod

Ironside Fish & Oyster is Back – Jason McLeod Returns to Lead a New Chapter in Little Italy

San Diego’s seafood scene has a lot to celebrate right now. Ironside Fish & Oyster, the beloved Little Italy institution from CH Projects, is reopening...

Things to Do in San Diego: The Local’s Guide (2026)

People underestimate San Diego. They come for the Zoo, hit a beach, eat fish tacos near the waterfront, and leave thinking they’ve seen it. Then...

Sonoma Wine Country Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Eat, and Stay (2026)

Sonoma gets undersold because Napa takes all the headlines. That’s actually why you should go. The wine is world-class – arguably better for certain varietals...

best bars restaurants near Petco Park - Bubs

Where to Eat and Drink Before (and After) a Padres Game

San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...

The Music Company Turns 3 and Launches a New Series for Women in Music

San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...

San Diego Opera Unveils Its 2026/2027 Season Lineup

If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...

La Jolla Music Society Fills April With Jazz, Classical, and Can’t-Miss Performances

April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...

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Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day

Several Locations

Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...

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Adams Avenue Unplugged Brings 90 Live Acts to Three Neighborhoods

Adams Avenue

If you love discovering live music in unexpected places, Adams Avenue Unplugged is one of those can’t-miss San Diego days. This free musical walkabout takes...

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Beach Bunny Festival: Spring Fun at Seaport Village

Seaport Village

Spring has a way of sneaking up on us in San Diego. Before you know it, the city is in full bloom and ready to...

Taste Of Hillcrest 2026 Features Over 30 Fantastic Hillcrest Restaurants

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Eat, Sip, and Stroll at Taste of Hillcrest 2026

Hillcrest

Hillcrest’s vibrant dining scene takes center stage this spring with the return of Taste of Hillcrest, a self-guided culinary adventure that invites us to explore...

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San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash Returns to Omni La Costa for the Ultimate Sunday Funday

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

If brunch is your love language, clear your Sunday plans. San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is back, and it’s taking over the gorgeous grounds of...

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Super Diamond Brings the Neil Diamond Experience to Belly Up – And it Rocks

Belly Up

If you’ve ever found yourself humming “Sweet Caroline” or belting out “Cherry Cherry” when you thought no one was listening, this one’s for you. Super...

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Hop Over to the Free North Park Easter Egg Hunt at Morley Field

Spring in San Diego means sunshine, blooming flowers, and plenty of family-friendly fun – and the North Park Easter Egg Extravaganza is back to kick...

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San Marcos Spring Fling 2026: A Full Day of Music, Food, and Community Fun

North City

The San Marcos Spring Fling is back. This year’s lineup of music, activities, food, and local flavors makes it one of the most exciting yet....

San Diego FC Fan Day at San Diego SeaWorld

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SeaWorld San Diego Hosts San Diego FC Fan Day

SeaWorld San Diego

Soccer fans and SeaWorld lovers, this one’s for us. SeaWorld San Diego is hosting San Diego FC Fan Day, bringing player meet-and-greets, photo ops, and...

6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

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Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight for Women’s History Month

Virtual Event

For Women’s History Month, Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight, a powerful documentary honoring the only...

3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition

Support Rady Children’s Hospital at the 3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside BBQ Competition

June 20, 2026

10:00 am

Local pitmasters are firing up their grills for a great cause this summer. The 3rd Annual Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition transforms the Downtown Oceanside...

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Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego

Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games

June 20, 2026

9:00 am

Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...