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.
Ocean Beach Kite Festival
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The Oldest Children’s Kite Festival in the US is Right Here in Ocean Beach
The Ocean Beach Kite Festival has been a San Diego tradition since 1948, making this year’s edition the 79th annual – and one of those...
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This South Park Fireside Chat Might Be the Most Honest Conversation You Have All Month
Parlay House San Diego is hosting an intimate evening in South Park built around a question a lot of high-achieving women don’t often say out...
Seaworld San Diego Summer Drone Display
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SeaWorld San Diego is Lighting Up the Night Sky This Summer
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego has a new reason to stay after dark this summer. Ocean of Dreams is an all-new nightly drone show featuring 600 fully...
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The Balboa Park Pow Wow Returns for its 38th Year
  • Balboa Park
Balboa Park plays host to a lot of things, but the 38th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow is one of its most meaningful. Organized by...
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Step Into an Enchanted Evening at Balboa Park’s Inaugural Garden Party
Balboa Park is doing something it’s never done before. The first-ever Balboa Park Garden Party is coming this summer, presented by Whittier Trust, and it’s...
Cinbarella Il-Tabarrosite
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Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
  • 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...
The Big Exchange 2025
Your Museum Membership Just Unlocked Free Access to 60+ San Diego Cultural Sites
If you hold a membership at any of San Diego’s participating museums, this is your reminder to make the most of it. The Big Exchange...
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Arian Khaefi
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is Bringing the World to San Diego This Season
If you’ve been sleeping on the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, the 2026-2027 season – titled “Forces of Nature” – is a very good reason...
World Classic Rockers
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Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th
  • USS Midway Museum
There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...
Harland Brewing Co. Crone Zone
Harland Brewing is Stacking Fridays in May
If you’re looking for reasons to spend more time at a taproom this month, Harland Brewing Company has put together a May lineup that covers...
Jacumba Hot Springs Cabanas
Trade the City for the Desert: Day and Evening Pool Passes at Jacumba Hot Springs
There’s a small desert town about an hour east of San Diego where natural mineral springs have been bubbling up from the earth for as...
Bach Collegium San Diego - Far Beyond the Skies
Where Baroque Meets Gospel: A Concert That Crosses Traditions
There’s something rare about a concert that asks you to sit with big emotions – grief, joy, the space between the two – and actually...
Cinco De Mayo
The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta In Old Town Kicks Off May 2nd
Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is sure to spice up your weekend as it transforms San Diego’s historic Old Town area into the largest...
100 Days of Belmont
Belmont Park is Turning 101 and Spending the Whole Summer Celebrating
One of San Diego’s most beloved beachfront landmarks is marking a major milestone this summer, and the celebration is going to last all season long....
Andaz San Diego Pool and Cabana for May Events
Andaz San Diego Has a Packed May for You to Enjoy
Andaz San Diego is one of those downtown spots that always seems to have something going on – and May is no exception. The rooftop...
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Cabana Experience
Your Own Rooftop Retreat: Margaritaville’s Cabana Experience Has Arrived
Downtown San Diego just got a little more laid-back. The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has opened its rooftop pool cabanas to the public...
Jefferson Starship for San Diego County Fair
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The San Diego Fair’s Paddock Stage Lineup is Stacked This Summer
Every summer, the San Diego County Fair rolls out a full concert series on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage – and the best part is it’s...
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North Park San Diego: The Complete Neighborhood Guide (2026)
North Park is San Diego’s hottest food and bar scene. More award-winning restaurants and bars per square mile than anywhere else in the city. The...
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The Best Brunch in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)
San Diego takes brunch personally. Maybe it’s the weather – when every weekend feels like it was designed for sitting outside with a plate of...
San Diego Blood Bank
Back Your Crew: San Diego’s First Responder Blood Drive Has a Leaderboard
If there’s ever a good time to roll up your sleeve, it’s this one. The USPFC and the San Diego Blood Bank have joined forces...
Mother's Day brunch at Europa Village
Where to Celebrate Mom This Mother’s Day in San Diego
Dine Out To Go Mom’s Day Adventures Where Mom Gets Me-Time Presents For Mom Hey! Use the pink navigation above to jump right to a...
glasses of wine from Cordiano Winery
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San Diego Wine Country is 30 Minutes Away and This Dinner is Your Reason to Go
Most San Diegans would be surprised to learn there are over 100 wineries tucked into the hills of San Diego County. This dinner is a...
LJS&C Ensemble for The Heavenly Life
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La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is Bringing a Truly Unique Concert Experience to UC San Diego
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
If you’re looking for a live music experience that goes well beyond the ordinary, this one is worth putting on your radar. La Jolla Symphony...
The Heritage Steakhouse Michael and Clifford Grant
A Five-Star Steakhouse is Coming to East County
East County is about to have a proper destination steakhouse. The Heritage Steakhouse is bringing a classic American steakhouse experience. It’s the kind you’d expect...
Upcoming Events
Lavande Vitality House Grand Reopening
Come as You Are: Lavande Vitality House Reopens in Bird Rock
August 1, 2026
11:00 am
Be part of the Lavande Vitality House grand reopening and discover the new healing spaces designed for community wellness and reflection.
Curebound Cancer Challenge
Ride, Run, or Walk for Cancer Research at the Curebound Cancer Challenge
August 1, 2026
5:30 am
San Diego comes together for a lot of great events, but this one carries a different kind of weight. The Curebound Cancer Challenge – formerly...
The Music of John Williams With The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
Hear the Music That Made Movies Legendary at the Rady Shell
July 31, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Uncover the magic of The Music of John Williams as we revisit the unforgettable themes that defined classic film moments.
Guest List Volume 001 exhibit
Discover Original Art From 15+ Women Artists at Guest List Volume 001
July 30, 2026
7:00 pm
Guest List Volume 001 is turning Good Night John Boy into a contemporary gallery for one night only, showcasing original work from 15+ women artists...
Santanaways The Carlos Santana
Catch the Soul of Santana at Spreckels Organ Pavilion
July 29, 2026
6:30 pm
  • Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Feel the groove of Carlos Santana at the Santanaways Spreckels Organ Pavilion, an outdoor venue that enhances live music experiences.