The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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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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...

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...

5 Reasons to Escape to Big Bear for the Ultimate Spring Reset

If you’re craving a mountain escape without the winter crowds, spring in Big Bear delivers. With milder temperatures, fresh alpine air, and a full lineup...

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San Diego County Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast Returns to Mission Valley

Town and Country San Diego

Each year, one of San Diego’s most meaningful community gatherings brings together leaders, advocates, and allies to honor the legacy of Harvey Milk. The San...

Chef Eric Sakai New Executive Chef of Lodge at Torrey Pines

The Lodge at Torrey Pines Gets a Fresh Culinary Chapter With Executive Chef Eric Sakai

Few spots in San Diego carry the kind of culinary prestige that The Lodge at Torrey Pines has built over the years. So when a...

To Catch A Fish at Mingei International Museum Exhibition

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Mingei International Museum Explores Our Connection to the Ocean in To Catch a Fish

Mingei International Museum

Living in San Diego, the ocean is part of our everyday rhythm. From early morning surf checks to sunset walks along the coast, water shapes...

San Diego Foundation Launches Grants for Urban Trees and Gardens

San Diego Foundation is stepping up for Earth Month with a new grant program. It’s aimed at bringing more greenery to the neighborhoods across our...

Out at The Park Event by Padres and San Diego Pride

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Out at the Park is Back: Celebrate Pride Night at Petco Park

PETCO Park

The Padres and San Diego Pride are teaming up again for one of the most fun nights of the baseball season. Out at the Park...

7 Whiskey Bars in San Diego Every Whiskey Lover Must Try

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” – Mark Twain “Ninety percent I’ll spend on good times, women,...

13 Must-Try San Diego Wineries (Who Needs Napa?!)

With all the excitement surrounding craft breweries in San Diego, and our more famous vine-growing neighbors to the North and South, San Diego wineries rarely...

Pavilion Hotel Reopens in Avalon After Thoughtful Renovation

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to plan a Catalina Island escape, this might be it. The Pavilion Hotel in Avalon has officially reopened...

Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out – Frontwave Arena is Loaded With Things to Do This Spring and Summer

Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena is shaping up to be one of the county’s most exciting destinations this spring and summer. From live boxing and indoor football...