The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 21, 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.

One-Of-A-Kind Shopping Experience At The Annual Makers Arcade Holiday Fair

Come and join us for the annual Makers Arcade Holiday Fair and discover the best of San Diego’s one-of-a-kind makers! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqTEqwDhgmp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7mRx_BOn5/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8EXLRDHPW/ There will...

Find Something Special For Tiki Lovers At The Tiki Traders Holiday Marketplace

Where to go to get a unique gift for the tiki lovers in your life? Look no further…the Tiki Trader Holiday Edition Marketplace is this weekend, featuring...

Drink Play Create: A Holiday Party At The New Children’s Museum

It’s that time of year! ‘Drink Play Create’ is back at The New Children’s Museum. Grab your friends and head to the adult-only after-hours party for a...

Balboa Park’s December Nights Returns For Its 41st Year!

December Nights is back, and it’s expected to be bigger and better than ever! Back for its 41st year, December Nights will feature our favorite holiday traditions,...

Dare To Embark On A Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Brews Cruise

Set sail with us as we embark on this Special Edition Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Brews Cruise. The Flaghsips Luxury Spirit of San Diego Yacht...

Get Your Holiday Zen On With Rooftop Yoga At The Solamar Hotel

The holiday craziness is about to get real! Now is a good time to take some Zen time for yourself with a rooftop yoga class! Kimpton Solamar...

Beachfront Holiday Fun And Toy Drive At Belmont Park

Belmont Park is turning up the holiday celebrations this year with their first annual ‘Beachfront Holiday Fun’ festivities! Beachfront Holiday Fun will feature Santa Saturdays – a...

The Big List Of Things To Do This Weekend In San Diego

Lit up trees, carol singing, and chilly temperatures abound – this weekend is definitely the official start of the holiday season! And there’s a lot...

Take Your Pizza-Making Skills To The Next Level With Authentic Italian Pizza Crafters

November is National Pizza Month! What better way to celebrate than with the most authentic Italian pizza crafters – Ambrogio15 with Sam the Cooking Guy!...

Carmel Valley Kicks Off Holiday Season With The Annual Tree Lighting Festivities At The Village

It’s that time of year again! The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch is ready to kick off the holiday season with their annual tree lighting, including...

DAY MVS In The Park

FNGRS CRSSD returns to our favorite grassy knoll for a December DAY MVS dance. Petco Park will come alive with two stages featuring Jai Wolf, Luttrell, Tube & Berger,...

New Asian-Inspired Speakeasy ‘Realm Of The 52 Remedies’ Opening In Convoy Soon

Realm of the 52 Remedies, a new speakeasy serving cocktails and shared plates inspired by the flavors and artistry of the Far East, will be...

Birch Aquarium Transformed Into Winter Wonderland For Seas ‘N’ Greetings

The magic of the holidays meets the magic of the underwater world at Birch Aquarium during Seas ‘n’ Greetings, a month-long holiday celebration featuring SEAsonal...

Winter Nights Series Transforms Westfield UTC Mall Into A Magical Winter Wonderland

If you haven’t been to the Westfield UTC Mall in a while, you are up for a serious surprise – the place has seriously taken...

More Than 125,000 Sparkling Lights Await At The Garden Of Lights The Whole Month Of December

After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with sparkling lights illuminating the Garden...

Think you’re the best PAC-MAN player in San Diego? Here’s your chance to find out!

Think you have what it takes to be the best PAC-MAN player in San Diego? Here’s your chance to find out! Red Bull and Coin Op...

Let It Glow! Let It Glow! Let It Glow!

Bioluminescence is more than beautiful, it also helps creatures survive. Get hands on with glowing activities, meet scientists who study illuminating creatures, celebrate the season...

Birch Aquarium Whale Watching Kicks off Adventure On The High Seas

Between December and April, approximately 20,000 gray whales migrate along the coast of San Diego. Get an up-close view of this incredible journey on board...

The Adventure Begins At Holiday By The Bay

Hilton San Diego Bayfront‘s newly re-imagined holiday tradition features an exhilarating ride down a two-story 100-foot ice slide and a spin in an ice bumper...

A One-Of-A-Kind Seafood And Spirits Dinner Experience

Kettner Exchange, Catalina Offshore, and You & Yours Distilling Co. are teaming up to bring you a one-of-a-kind pop-up dinner experience! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqtKTsQH7fR/ Join us in...

It’s A Mustache Shaving Party!

End No-Shave November in style at The Smoking Gun for a Mustache Shave Off Party with the barbers of Brick and Mason! https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsgzU3go9l/ Ditch the...

The Whiskey House Lays Claim To National Record For Largest Whiskey Collection

San Diego is great town for whiskey lovers, and The Whiskey House is making sure you’ll have many world-class whiskey options to choose from for years to come. In fact,...

‘Tis The Season To Shop Local At The Local Holiday Bazaar!

Shop Local! The Local Holiday Bazaar, a one-day pop-up Holiday Market featuring carefully curated local boutiques selling a mixture of their hand made and vintage products, is back...

Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village Is Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary

Little Italy is inviting all to the neighborhood for an evening filled with Christmas cheer and holiday décor! This year’s festivities include two Christmas trees,...