The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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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The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round

Kona Kai Resort and Spa

If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...

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San Diego Zoo’s Food, Wine & Brew: A Wild Night With a Purpose

San Diego Zoo

There’s no better excuse to spend a Saturday evening at the San Diego Zoo. This is especially true when great food, great drinks, and a...

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Bob Moses & Cannons Bring the Afterglow Tour to the Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

San Diego’s outdoor concert season is heating up, and this one has all the makings of a memorable night. Bob Moses and Cannons are joining...

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San Diego Orchid Show Returns to Balboa Park With “Orchids in the Park”

Casa Del Prado

Balboa Park has a way of pulling you in on a weekend, and the San Diego Orchid Show gives you a very good reason to...

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Swing Into Nostalgia at “A Starlight Swing” Fundraiser in Balboa Park

Balboa Park Club

Step back in time and spend a joyful afternoon filled with music, dancing, and community at A Starlight Swing, a special fundraiser supporting the restoration...

Kate Tova’s New Exhibition at OMA Asks What it Really Means to Rest

If the pace of modern life has left you feeling stretched thin, Kate Tova’s latest exhibition might be exactly the kind of experience you need...

11 of the Best Hikes in San Diego…Most Within 15 Minutes of Your Door!

Mix San Diego’s ample supply of sunshine with its proximity to the ocean, mountains, and the many canyons that run throughout the county, and it’s...

Lions Tigers & Bears Wild in the Country

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Wild in the Country Returns to Lions Tigers & Bears’ Alpine Sanctuary

Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears is Southern California’s only accredited big cat and bear sanctuary, and Wild in the Country is their signature annual fundraising gala...

San Diego Botanic Garden Sips & Science Event

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Earth Day With a Twist – Sips & Science is Coming to the San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

If you’re looking for a reason to celebrate Earth Day that goes beyond the usual, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas has something worth...

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Spring is in Full Bloom at the Coronado Flower Show

Spring in Coronado means one thing – the beloved Coronado Flower Show is back, and this year it’s introducing an exciting new addition. The 104th...

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Celebrate Earth Day at the Sip, Shop, and Educate Fair in Sorrento Mesa

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Earth Day in San Diego? Head to Sorrento Mesa for the Earth Day Fair: Sip, Shop and Educate,...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays

If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...

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The San Diego Museum Of Art Invites You To Bloom Bash 2023

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Bloom Bash Brings Parisian Glamour to Art Alive at SDMA

The San Diego Museum of Art

If you’re looking for a night that blends art, culture, and a little late-night sparkle, Bloom Bash is the place to be. This radiant soirée...

San Diego French Film Festival Returns With Julie Delpy as Patron

Film lovers and Francophiles have plenty to look forward to as the San Diego French Film Festival returns, celebrating storytelling from across the French-speaking world....

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Play-and-Sing-a-Thon

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La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is Hosting an All-Day Music Marathon – And it’s Free

Conrad Prebys Music Center

San Diego has no shortage of ways to spend a Sunday, but this one is a little different. The La Jolla Symphony & Chorus (LJS&C)...

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Reset and Reconnect at the Ikigai Wellness Retreat at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

If you’ve been craving a full reset that feels intentional, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is coming to the...

La Jolla Historical Society Growing Together Series

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Art, Murals, and Good Vibes – La Jolla’s Growing Together Series is Back

La Jolla Historical Society

The La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) is keeping the momentum going with the second installment of its Growing Together series. This is a free, six-event...

The Best Bars in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)

San Diego has always had a reputation as a party town. That reputation undersells it. Yes, the Gaslamp does its thing on a Saturday night....

Cajon Cruise is Back: Main Street El Cajon Every Wednesday This Summer

If your Wednesday nights could use a little more chrome and a lot more community, Downtown El Cajon has you covered. Cajon Cruise – formerly...

A Day at the Park San Diego Bay waterfront

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A Free Multicultural Celebration is Coming to Barrio Logan Bayfront

Barrio Logan

Spring in San Diego means one thing: it’s time to get outside and connect with the community. A Day at the Park is a free...

San Diego Mountain Biking Association Riders at Los Penasquitos Gardens

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Saddle Up for the SDMBA Archipelago Ride – San Diego’s Biggest MTB Event is Back

Spring in San Diego means one thing for the mountain biking community: the Archipelago Ride is on. SDMBA’s signature fundraising event returns, bringing riders of...

12 Must Try San Diego Hole-in-the-Wall Bars

Getting dressed up and hitting the hot spots can be fun, but sometimes you crave one of those perfect hole-in-the-wall bars that will happily accept...

Birch Aquarium Throws a Climate Dance Party for Earth Month

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

If you’ve ever felt climate overwhelm creeping in, Birch Aquarium has a different idea. Instead of doom scrolling, they’re inviting us to hit the dance...

Viva La Música Returns to SeaWorld San Diego With Concerts, Tacos, and Latin Flavor

SeaWorld San Diego is turning up the volume this spring as Viva La Música returns with live concerts, cultural performances, and seriously good food. The...