The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 31, 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.

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Explore Encinitas’ Public Art Scene on Foot: Free Walking Tours Debut at Cyclovia

Downtown Encinitas

Encinitas has always had art woven into its streets and sidewalks – murals, mosaics, sculptures, and surf-inspired installations that most people walk past without knowing...

7 Reasons to Head Up to Big Bear This Summer

When the heat starts creeping in across Southern California, Big Bear Lake is always the answer. At over 6,700 feet of elevation, it’s cooler, quieter,...

Enjoy Live Music and Fun at Grand Social this Summer

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is Kicking Off Summer With Live Music Every Weekend

The Grand Social Music Series is back at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, bringing live music to the resort’s outdoor lounge every Friday and Saturday night...

The Gaslamp Just Got a New Rooftop to Love

Perched atop Alma San Diego in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, Leave of Absence is opening for the summer season – and it’s already...

North Park Music Fest at North Park Mini Park

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North Park Music Fest is Back With 30+ Live Acts

North Park Mini Park

North Park has always had one of the best music scenes in San Diego, and once a year it turns the whole neighborhood into one...

A Hidden World Opens in Coronado: The Baby Grand Crown City is Here

If you know CH Projects‘ work – Born & Raised, Ironside, Polite Provisions, The Lafayette Hotel & Club – you already understand that they don’t...

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What Does “Craft Tequila” Actually Mean? San Diego is About to Find Out

San Diego gets a front-row seat to one of the more interesting conversations happening in the spirits world right now – and yes, there’s tequila...

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Dinner by the Sea: Gather Returns to Del Mar Village

Monarch Ocean Pub

Gather – Del Mar’s seaside pop-up dinner series – is making its return, and it’s kicking things off at one of the village’s best spots...

7 Things You Need to Know if You’re Going to the San Diego County Fair

Planning a trip to the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar? Here’s what you need to know before you go. Because we want to...

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KEX Fest is Back for its 8th Year and the Lineup is the Best Yet

Kettner Exchange

Kettner Exchange’s annual food and beverage festival returns to Little Italy for its eighth edition, and if you’ve been before, you already know what a...

Frontwave Arena Debuts Minor-League Ice Hockey

Professional Hockey is Coming to Oceanside This Fall

North County San Diego is getting a professional hockey team. Frontwave Arena has announced the arrival of a new Federal Prospects Hockey League franchise set...

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Good Food, Good Vibes, and a Great Cause: WILDCOAST’s Baja Bash is Back

Montbleau Estate

There’s something genuinely special about an event that combines an all-star chef lineup, ocean views, mariachis, and a mission worth rallying around. WILDCOAST’s 14th annual...

Join the barleymash Burger Brawl for a Month's Worth of Free Burgers

Think You Can Build a Better Burger? barleymash Wants to Find Out

May is National Burger Month, and barleymash is marking the occasion with something a little more interactive than a limited-time special. The barleymash Burger Brawl...

Enjoy New and Exciting Events at SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular is the Park’s Biggest Season Yet

SeaWorld San Diego is kicking off its most ambitious summer season to date, and the lineup reflects it. From a first-ever nightly drone show to...

Nat at Night at San Diego Natural History Museum

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Friday Nights at The Nat Just Got Better

San Diego Natural History Museum

If Friday nights have been feeling a little predictable lately, the San Diego Natural History Museum has something worth checking out. Nat at Night is...

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Watch Contemporary Ballet Get Made – Live, Onstage

Liberty Station

If you’ve spent any time in San Diego’s arts scene, you’ve probably heard of The Rosin Box Project – and if you haven’t, this is...

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Beach Sport, Craft Beer, and Food Trucks: The OTL Beer Fest is Back at Mariner’s Point

The 10th Annual Over the Line Beer Fest and Tournament is one of those only-in-San Diego days that’s hard to explain until you’ve been. Hosted...

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Where Art Meets the Earth: REGENERATE! Returns to Coastal Roots Farm

Coastal Roots Farm

There’s something special about watching live performance unfold outdoors as the sun dips toward the horizon, and Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas is bringing that...

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The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Bring Something Special to the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a great venue on a normal night. Add The Avett Brothers to the bill – and then throw...

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Your Saturday Just Got a Plan – The Kensington Spring Walkabout is Back

If you haven’t explored Kensington in a while – or ever – the 8th Annual Kensington Spring Walkabout is the perfect reason to change that....

Which Restaurants and Bars Have the Best Outdoor Patios in San Diego? The Votes Are In…

We asked our Instagram fam to tell us your favorite patios for outdoor dining, drinks, and relaxing in the fresh San Diego air. Here’s what...

San Diego’s AANHPI Eats Week is Back and the Lineup is Exciting

AANHPI Eats Week returns to San Diego for its second year, bringing together a growing group of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants...

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Downtown Escondido Comes Alive for its Annual Spring Street Festival

Grand Avenue

The Escondido Street Festival has been a north San Diego County tradition for nearly 30 years, and this spring it’s back on Historic Grand Avenue...

Runners and walkers at the 39th Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk in San Diego

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The Most Scenic Race in Southern California Runs Over the Coronado Bridge

1 Park Blvd

There aren’t many races in Southern California where the course itself is the main attraction. The 39th Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk is one of them....

University Heights Summer Mixer at Park & Rec

Come Hang Out at the University Heights Summer Mixer

August 6, 2026

5:00 pm

Park & Rec

University Heights is getting together for its annual Summer Mixer, and honestly, there’s no better excuse to trade the couch for a night out with...

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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,...