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.

San Diego’s Most Spine-Tingling Ghost Stories and Haunted Hotspots

Sure, we all know San Diego for its perfect beaches, craft beer scene, and year-round sunshine. But once the sun sets over the Pacific, our...

San Diego’s Rooftop Lounges With the Best Sunset Vibes

San Diego’s got that golden hour magic on lockdown, and what better way to soak it up than from a killer rooftop lounge with a...

SDMA Drops Two Must-See Photography Exhibitions This August

The San Diego Museum of Art and MOPA@SDMA are rolling out an impressive photography lineup that’s got us genuinely excited about spending more time in...

San Diego Wave FC Fire-Rescue Foundation game

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Wave FC Teams Up With Fire-Rescue Foundation for Community Night

Snapdragon Stadium

San Diego Wave FC and the Fire-Rescue Foundation have joined forces for what promises to be an incredible game with serious community impact. When the...

best places to watch sunrises in San Diego

San Diego’s Best Places to Watch the Sunrise

Okay, let’s be honest—most of us are more familiar with San Diego’s sunset game than its sunrise situation. But if you’re one of those early...

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Local Artists Take Center Stage at The Mental Bar

The Mental Bar is hosting an art show that’s got us genuinely excited about discovering new local talent. This cozy coffee and wellness spot on...

Guide to Healthy Restaurants in San Diego

Your Guide to the Best Healthy Restaurants in San Diego

San Diego’s dining scene has always been about more than just great weather and ocean views—it’s about embracing a lifestyle that makes you feel as...

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The Capital of Craft Converges: San Diego Craft Beer Con Returns to Cardiff

San Diego Craft Beer Con is making its highly anticipated return, and this year’s lineup perfectly captures why our city earned the title The Capital...

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Three-Michelin-Starred Dominique Crenn Collaborates With Matsu

When Chef Dominique Crenn joins Chef William Eick for a one-night dinner at Matsu, we’re witnessing something truly unprecedented in San Diego’s dining landscape. This...

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Aloha! San Diego Mission Bay Resort Brings Island Vibes to the Court

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort is celebrating National Pickleball Day with a tropical twist that’s got us ready to dust off our paddles and break...

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Get Wild: Nature Collective’s Free Tours Unlock San Elijo Lagoon’s Hidden World

Nature Collective is offering something genuinely special with their August & September events featuring free Discovery and Wildlife Tours throughout both months. When a local...

FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament

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Friends of Downtown’s Golf Tournament Champions Local Students

Friends of Downtown San Diego is teeing up their 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, and this year’s event promises to deliver both competitive...

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Ocean to Table: Dockside Night Market Makes Its Highly Anticipated Return

Dockside Night Market is back for one night only, and we couldn’t be more excited about this unique celebration of San Diego’s fishing community. Puffer...

Arts District Liberty Station 2025/26 Emerging Artist Residency recipients

Fresh Talent Takes Center Stage: Arts District Liberty Station Unveils 2025/26 Emerging Artists

Arts District Liberty Station just announced their 2025/26 Emerging Artist Residency recipients, and we’re genuinely excited about the creative energy these eight artists are going...

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Raise a Glass for a Great Cause: Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl Returns to North Park

Home of Guiding Hands is bringing their annual Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl back to North Park, and this year’s “Endless Summer” theme perfectly captures...

Where to Find the Best Breakfast Burritos in San Diego

Let’s talk about something sacred in San Diego—the breakfast burrito. It’s the perfect hangover cure, the ideal beach fuel, and honestly, the reason many of...

San Diego’s Best Arcades and Adult Playground Spots

Sometimes you need to channel your inner kid and just have some good old-fashioned fun. Whether you’re looking to settle that decade-old debate about who’s...

Supporting Young Artists: ArtReach’s ‘Art. Is. Good.’ Charity Auction Makes Impact Accessible

ArtReach’s Art. Is. Good. Charity Auction is happening right now, and it’s one of those events that makes supporting local causes feel genuinely rewarding. This...

Pali Wine Co. To Host Summer Sessions Backyard Bash

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Wine, Vibes, and Good Causes: Pali’s Summer Sessions Backyard Bash Returns

The sixth volume of Summer Sessions Backyard Bash is happening at Pali Wine Co., and we’re already planning our Sunday afternoon around it. This celebration...

Thread the Needle: ‘Fabulous Fiber’ Transforms Textile Art at Oceanside Museum

Something really special is happening at Oceanside Museum of Art right now, and we’re completely captivated by it. Fabulous Fiber is the kind of exhibition...

Masterchef All-Star Live Harrah's Resort SoCal

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MasterChef All-Stars Live Hits Harrah’s Resort SoCal

Harrah’s Resort SoCal

The culinary world just got a whole lot more exciting for San Diego foodies with MasterChef All-Stars Live making its highly anticipated debut. Harrah’s Resort...

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Fall Fun Alert: Goff Family Pumpkin Patch to Return to Liberty Station

Libert Station NTC Park

If your fall plans don’t include a stroll through this fun pumpkin patch at Liberty Station, you’re seriously missing out. Back by popular demand, the...

Where to Find the Best Thai Food in San Diego

If you’re craving that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy that makes Thai cuisine so addictive, our city has some seriously impressive options that...

San Diego’s Underground Arts Scene: Hidden Galleries, Studios, and Creative Spaces Off the Beaten Path

Although we love the galleries of the San Diego Museum of Art and other museums of San Diego, San Diego’s art scene runs way deeper...

Two San Diego Culinary Couples Team Up for a Wine & Chocolate Pairing Pop-Up

February 13, 2026

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Two of San Diego’s culinary couples are joining forces for a limited-time pop-up in the North City district, and it’s the kind of collaboration that...

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Petals & Poetry Valentine’s Floral Workshop

Petals & Poetry: A Valentine’s Floral Workshop at Treehouse Café

February 13, 2026

4:00 pm

Treehouse, the all-day dining collective in Sorrento Mesa, is teaming up with San Diego wedding and event florist Sage & Autumn for a pre-Valentine’s workshop...

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Where Art Meets Attraction: A Curated Singles Evening at The San Diego Museum of Art

February 12, 2026

6:00 pm

San Diego Museum of Art

If you’ve been wondering how to meet someone without the usual dating app fatigue, Amador Matchmaking has an answer that sounds fun. They’re hosting Art...

Balboa Park

Cupid’s Skate Party Transforms Petco Park’s Gallagher Square Into a Valentine’s Roller Rink

February 12, 2026

2:00 pm

PETCO Park

Petco Park is turning Gallagher Square into an outdoor roller skating rink for Valentine’s weekend, and it’s the kind of setup that works whether you’re...

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La Jolla Playhouse Serves Up Julia Child’s Origin Story in The Recipe

February 10, 2026

7:30 pm

Before Julia Child became the culinary icon we all recognize, she was bouncing between cities, careers, and continents – from Pasadena to New York, Washington...

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