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.
The Best Restaurants in San Diego With a View
The Best Restaurants in San Diego With a View
Let’s be honest—in a city blessed with 70+ miles of coastline, year-round perfect weather, and some seriously stunning geography, eating with a view isn’t just...
Better Buzz Rancho Penasquitos
The Hive Just Got Bigger: Better Buzz Lands in Rancho Penasquitos
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters brings their signature buzz to Rancho Penasquitos, and honestly, it’s about time this part of town got some love. This marks...
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club new guest experience
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Just Got Its Glow-Up (and It’s Everything)
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club just unveiled the first phase of their $60 million renovation, and their new guest experience is honestly everything we...
Evans Hotels Fall Offerings You Can’t Miss
Evans Hotels knows how to do autumn right, and their fall offerings prove San Diego doesn’t need changing leaves to create magic. We’re talking about...
northy city outdoor concert series
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North City LIVE Returns With 70s Yacht Rock and Great Local Food
North City is bringing back their free outdoor concert series with an evening of yacht rock and beach country that captures the mellow magic of...
Third Avenue Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Third Avenue Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Through Local Business
Downtown Chula Vista’s Third Avenue showcases the vibrant Hispanic-owned businesses that define the neighborhood’s character and cultural identity during Hispanic Heritage Month. This corridor offers...
birch aquarium Ocean Science Lecture Series fall
Scripps Oceanography Lecture Series Returns This Fall
The Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series is returning to Birch Aquarium this fall with a focus on eco-optimism and practical solutions...
Spill the Beans fall menu
Spill the Beans Launches Fall Flavor Lineup Across San Diego
Spill the Beans is rolling out their autumn drink menu across all five San Diego locations, featuring seasonal specialties that embrace classic fall flavors with...
Pilates sessions at The Mental Bar
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The Mental Bar’s September Programming Combines Wellness With Community
The Mental Bar is hosting three distinct September events that blend physical wellness, creative expression, and community celebration at their Imperial Avenue location. These recurring...
CUCINA California Wine Month celebration
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand CUCINA Celebrates California Wine Month
CUCINA urbana and CUCINA enoteca are hosting month-long California wine celebrations featuring carefully curated selections from the Golden State’s diverse wine regions. Both MICHELIN Bib...
Guesthouse, Hotel at La Valle in Rancho Santa Fe
Guesthouse at La Valle Opens Following Major Rancho Santa Fe Transformation
Guesthouse, Hotel at La Valle has opened its doors as a 77-room boutique hotel following a $15 million renovation that positions it as the centerpiece...
Mango Habanero Aguachile
Fonda del Barrio Brings Ancestral Mexican Cuisine to Barrio Logan
Fonda del Barrio has opened in the culturally rich Barrio Logan district, offering ancestral Mexican cuisine that spans all seven of Mexico’s primary culinary regions....
Everyday California summer marine adventures
Everyday California Offers Perfect End-of-Summer Adventures
End-of-summer for the rest of the country means the start of San Diego Summer for us, and it’s the perfect time to explore our amazing...
RETNA solo exhibition
RETNA Explores Love and Healing in Intimate New Solo Exhibition
RETNA is presenting his most personal body of work to date at Madison Gallery with “LOVE LETTER | CARTA DE AMOR,” a solo exhibition that...
Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
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Experience Community-Focused Car Culture at the Sunset Cliffs Auto Show
The Sunset Cliffs Auto Show is transforming Point Loma Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard into a community celebration that combines classic cars with family-friendly activities...
The Corpse Flower at the San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden’s Corpse Flower is Blooming!
San Diego Botanic Garden’s corpse flower has started its inaugural bloom, creating excitement for plant enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. This particular Amorphophallus titanum was...
Wild Horses Festival 2025 petco park san diego
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Wild Horses Returns With Mumford & Sons Leading December Stadium Show
  • PETCO Park
Wild Horses is bringing its fifth edition to Petco Park with Mumford & Sons headlining a lineup that showcases the festival’s commitment to modern folk,...
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French Market is Back at San Diego’s Waterfront
The French-American Chamber of Commerce of SoCal is hosting the second edition of their French Market at San Diego’s waterfront location. This cultural celebration brings...
best live music venues in San Diego
The Best Live Music Venues in San Diego
San Diego’s live music scene is as diverse as the city itself—from intimate dive bars where you can practically touch the stage to massive outdoor...
celebration of island culture
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Feel the Island Vibes at the Holo Holo Music Festival
  • PETCO Park
Holo Holo Music Festival is bringing island and reggae music back to Gallagher Square at Petco Park for a two-day celebration that combines live performances...
San Diego Made Summer Market
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San Diego Made Summer Market Brings Crafty Festivities to Liberty Station
  • NTC Park
San Diego Made Summer Market is bringing over 120 curated local makers and artisans to NTC Park at Liberty Station for a two-day creative festival....
Margaritaville san diego live music program
Margaritaville Hotel Launches Multi-Venue Live Music Program
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has expanded its entertainment offerings with a comprehensive live music program spanning both LandShark Bar & Grill and the...
Margaritaville san diego
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Throws Weekend Celebration for Music Education
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is hosting their annual Day of Service with a multi-day celebration supporting the San Diego Music Foundation through their...
Sanctuary Beach Resort National Dog Day offering
Treat Your Pup With Sanctuary Beach Resort’s Sandy Paws Package
The Sanctuary Beach Resort is celebrating our furry friends with a lineup that includes dog psychic readings, gourmet canine dining, and beachside amenities designed specifically...
Upcoming Events
James Hubbell's work
A Rare Look at James Hubbell’s Work Comes to Escondido for One Day Only
February 22, 2026
11:00 am
North County art lovers, this one is worth clearing the calendar for. The Ilan Lael Foundation is presenting a never-before-seen piece by the late James...
Friendly Feast Chocolate Bake Sale
Local Pastry Chefs Host Charity Chocolate Bake Sale at Herb & Wood
February 22, 2026
9:30 am
  • Herb and Wood
Some of San Diego’s most talented pastry chefs are coming together for a charity bake sale that’s all about chocolate and giving back. The Friendly...
Zzymzzy Quartet at Panama 66
Swing Into Saturday Night With the Zzymzzy Quartet at Panama 66
February 21, 2026
6:00 pm
  • Panama 66
Balboa Park has a way of making any evening feel a little more special, and a free night of live manouche swing on the patio...
Neil deGrasse Tyson San Diego Civic Theatres
San Diego Theatres Presents Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: The Search for Life in the Universe
February 19, 2026
7:30 pm
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is bringing The Search for Life in the Universe to San Diego, and if you’ve ever watched him on The Daily...
FREE Lunar New Year Celebration at Mission Valley Mall
February 15, 2026
11:00 am
  • Mission Valley Mall
Mission Valley Mall is hosting a free Lunar New Year celebration that’s perfect for families looking to experience the holiday without committing to a full...