The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 18, 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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A Taste of Coronado Returns for Year 16 with Hotel del Coronado as Lead Sponsor

Coronado Island

A Taste of Coronado is back for its 16th year, and if you’ve never been, this is one of those events that actually lives up...

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Annual Taste of Mission Hills Returns With 28 Spots and Free Trolley Service

Mission Hills

The 13th Annual Taste of Mission Hills is happening this week, and the event has refined its format over the years into something that actually...

Rooftop Revelry Awaits as Communion Elevates Mission Hills’ Dining Scene

Communion has taken Mission Hills culinary scene to new heights, offering a cocktail and dining experience to match its stunning views of San Diego. Picture...

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Waterfront Park’s Pumpkin Patch Brings Fall Festivities to the Bay

Waterfront Park

Waterfront Park is hosting its 11th annual Pumpkin Patch, and the bayfront location alone makes this worth considering over the usual inland fall festivals. Kids...

San Diego Museum of Art Renovation Gains Momentum With Design Award and Local Partnership

The San Diego Museum of Art just picked up the Signature Project Design Award for Museum Renovation and announced a partnership with local firm Safdie...

A Haunting in Venice Cruises Bring Moody Halloween Vibes to Coronado Cays

Halloween events tend to fall into two camps: family-friendly activities with inflatables and candy, or bar crawls in questionable costumes. The Gondola Company is offering...

The Best Pumpkin Patches in and Around San Diego

With the arrival of October, you may have noticed that pumpkins have begun to arrive at your local grocery store. While it may be easy...

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Halloween at the Station Combines Family Fun With a Food Drive

Ingram Plaza

Liberty Station is taking over Ingram Plaza for their annual Halloween at the Station celebration, and this year they’re adding a community service angle that’s...

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Nautical Nightmares Brings a Pirate-Themed Halloween Party to Margaritaville’s Rooftop

Halloween night usually means choosing between bar-hopping downtown or hitting up a house party, but Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is offering a third option that’s...

The Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spectacular

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The Forum Carlsbad’s Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Tricks and Treats

The Forum Carlsbad

If you’re still mapping out your Halloween weekend plans, The Forum Carlsbad just made the decision easier. Their annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back this...

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Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Spooktacular Is Back for Some Family-Friendly Fun

Halloween season is officially here, and Plaza Paseo Real in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops with their annual Halloween Spooktacular. Whether you’ve got...

Trick-or-Treat On India Street is back in Little Italy

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Urban Halloween Magic at Little Italy’s Trick-or-Treat on India Street

Piazza della Famiglia

Little Italy is transforming India Street into one giant trick-or-treat route, and honestly, it’s way more fun than wandering around residential neighborhoods hoping random houses...

Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s October Events Blend Spooky Fun With Sophisticated Sips

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is packing October with events that run the full spectrum from agave education to kid-friendly Halloween chaos. The lineup includes Study...

San Diego Opera’s Opera Uncorked Makes Opera Actually Approachable

San Diego Opera is bringing back Opera Uncorked, their casual series that breaks down what you’re about to see without making you feel like you...

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Harvest Fest at Julian Farm and Orchard Brings Fall to the Backcountry

There’s something about driving up to Julian in the fall that immediately feels different from the rest of San Diego. The air changes, the landscape...

October Means Kids Are Free at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

Both the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are making October way more affordable for families by offering free admission for kids 11 and younger...

Six Great Destinations for a Fall Road Trip From San Diego

The start of fall means it’s time for a road trip from San Diego to one of our amazing regional destinations where you can get...

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San Diego Zoo’s HalGLOween Returns for After-Dark Adventures

San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is transforming into a glowing wonderland every weekend in October with HalGLOween, their after-dark event that’s been a hit with families...

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Pacific Beachfest Celebrates 26 Years of Beach Town Vibes

Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is throwing its biggest party of the year, and after 26 years, they’ve pretty much perfected the formula for a beach festival that...

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Taste of North Park Adds First-Ever After Party With Walkabout App Integration

North Park Mini Park

San Diego’s favorite neighborhood food crawl is getting some upgrades this year, and honestly, they’re kind of overdue. Taste of North Park has partnered with...

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Autumn Festival Brings Fall Vibes to the Valley

The Safari Park is leaning hard into autumn every Saturday and Sunday in October with their Autumn Festival, and honestly, it’s a smart move for...

Grand Restaurant Group Partners With Chef Alex Carballo to Revitalize Alejandra’s Cantina

Grand Restaurant Group just made a move that could reshape their entire portfolio by bringing Chef Alex Carballo on as Chef Partner. This isn’t just...

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Encinitas Oktoberfest Brings Bavarian Vibes to the Coast

Mountain Vista Drive

Encinitas Oktoberfest 2025 is happening this weekend and we’re already planning our Sunday around bratwurst, beer gardens, and dogs in lederhosen. This 29th annual celebration...

Ilan-Lael Foundation’s Expanded Tours Open James Hubbell’s World to Us

The Ilan-Lael Foundation just made it way easier to experience James Hubbell’s incredible compound near Julian. They’ve expanded their docent-led tours through the end of...

Point Loma Lights Up Its New Gateway Sign With Community Celebration

March 10, 2026

5:30 pm

If you’ve driven into Point Loma recently, you’ve probably noticed something new welcoming you in. The Point Loma Association is officially celebrating the completion of...

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Eric Eaton Is Bringing His Adults Only Comedy Magic Show to San Diego for One Night Only

March 8, 2026

6:00 pm

Mic Drop Comedy

If you’ve ever thought magic was just for kids, Eric Eaton is here to change your mind – and probably blow it in the process....

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Celebrate International Women’s Day With Brunch at Stone World Bistro & Gardens

March 8, 2026

10:00 am

Stone Brewery Liberty Station

Stone World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station is hosting an International Women’s Day Brunch + Market, a culinary and community celebration spotlighting women in...

Liberty Station

Explore James Hubbell’s Hidden Baja Masterpieces on This Guided Art Tour

March 7, 2026

9:00 am

There’s something special about discovering art in unexpected places, and this March, San Diegans have the chance to do exactly that. The Ilan-Lael Foundation is...

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Dink After Dark: Glow-in-the-Dark Pickleball is Coming to Mission Bay

March 7, 2026

6:00 pm

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort is bringing something a little different to the courts this March – a glow-in-the-dark pickleball round robin that’s equal parts...

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