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.
It’s Time For You Dog To Shine And Get Wet At Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon
Bring the whole family to Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon at Del Mar’s Dog Beach to catch some of the most talented dogs you’ve ever seen catching waves...
Third Annual Play On The Bay At Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Loews Coronado Bay Resort invites you to Play on the Bay to support local education. Enjoy spectacular food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and...
Who Has The Best Burger In San Diego? You Decide At Burgers & Beer 2018!
Anytime you get into a conversation about who has the best pizza, beer or burger…it’s bound to get heated! But decisions like this are too...
Honor The Memories Of Lives Lost At The San Diego 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Here’s a great way to honor the people lost in the 9/11 terror attacks! The only event of its kind in the region, the San...
Old Mission Beach Athletic Club To Host 10th Annual Volleyball Tournament And Craft Beer Tasting
Summer may be over, but the fun on the beach isn’t! The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) is hosting their 10th Annual Volleyball Tournament...
Free Rein Summer Tour 2018: Rebelution + Special Guests
California reggae act, Rebelution, is coming to Chula Vista for their Free Rein Summer Tour 2018. Special guests are Stephen Marley, Common Kings, Zion I...
Coast Club At Bassmnt
Surfers by day, DJ’s by night- The entrance of the phenom DJ group, Coast Club, onto the music scene in 2017 started with their love...
Vino And Views At The Coasterra Wine Festival
Don’t miss the Coasterra Wine Festival, a one-of-a-kind wine event on Coasterra‘s Skyline Terrace & Bayview Ballroom. We can’t imagine a better combination of vino...
Play Glow-In-The-Dark Golf At The Loma Club This Weekend
Here’s something you don’t see very often…golf at night! But you can play a glow-in-the-dark round at The Loma Club at Liberty Station this weekend! This will...
Celebrate The Grand Opening Of The ‘New’ Old City Hall
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the “new” Old City Hall in the Gaslamp Quarter, as Florent completes its transformation to its new identity to pay homage...
The San Diego Vintage Flea Market Is Back
You’ll need something to do in between those Labor Day Weekend parties…how about some shopping?! The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is back yet again...
Watch Casablanca Under The Stars At Movies In The Park Old Town
The 1942 film Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, has everything: beautiful people, romance, broken hearts, suspense, and those damn Nazis. No wonder it’s...
The San Diego Symphony Wraps Up Summer With The 1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular!
Another fantastic summer of San Diego Symphony performances at the Embarcadero comes to an end with their ever-popular Tchaikovsky concert, led by Associate Conductor, Sameer...
An All-American Labor Day Weekend At The Country Music, BBQ And Beerfest
What could be more all-American than a country music, bbq and beerfest to celebrate Labor Day Weekend?! That’s exactly what you’ll find at the All-American BBQ,...
Night Swim Pool Party Rocks Labor Day On The Hard Rock Hotel Rooftop
Vice Productions, After Darc, and Eventvibe invite you to join them for the 4th Edition of Night Swim. Spend a warm Labor Day Weekend night at this “Night Life...
Labor Day Weekend Is A Labor Of Love At Miss B’s Coconut Club
Labor Day Weekend is time to relax and forget about your worries, and nothing could be more relaxing than Miss B’s Coconut Club pina coladas by the...
Celebrate Labor Day At Waterbar’s Working Class Weekend
You work hard, so why not treat yourself to Waterbar‘s Labor Day Weekend specials available during their ‘Working Class Weekend’ celebration?! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmwj0denREx/?taken-by=waterbarsd   Waterbar will...
The Lafayette Is Hosting A Labor Day Luau
Summer never ends at The Lafayette! Come celebrate Labor Day poolside, luau style. Bring your pool towels, grass skirts and your best hula moves and...
Mavericks Beach Club Is Throwing A Massive Labor Day Block Party!
San Diego’s #1 destination this summer (according to Lyft dropoff volume) is Mavericks Beach Club, and this Labor Day Weekend they plan on showing you why! Mavericks...
Sunset Yoga Under The Sails!
Salute the sun as it sets behind the San Diego Bay at the first-ever Sunset Yoga Under The Sails. The Downtown Partnership has teamed up...
Celebrate The Grand Opening Of 619 Tasting Room & Distillery This Weekend
North Park’s newest addition to the neighborhood, 619 Distillery & Tasting Room, is celebrating their grand opening Labor Day weekend! https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3vAV5ho45/?taken-by=619vodka   Founded by local San...
Little Italy Welcomes Local Artist Stefanie Bales To India Street!
We’re thrilled to help spread the word that our friend Stefanie Bales is opening her own boutique studio gallery on India Street, right in the heart of...
Watch The Princess Bride At Stone Brewing Liberty Station Movie Night
If you haven’t been to a Stone Brewing Liberty Station Movie Night – this is the week to go! They’ll be playing one of our all-time...
15th Annual Carlsbad Music Festival
The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego
Summer is coming to an end soon – get out there and enjoy it! Here’s the big list of things to do this weekend in...
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