The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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 Big List of Super Bowl Specials Around San Diego

No matter who you’re cheering for in the Big Game, these Super Bowl specials around San Diego are all winners. Grab your crew and pick...

Romantic Valentine’s Day Specials from San Diego’s Top Restaurants, Spas, and Hotels

Love is in the air, and San Diego restaurants, hotels, and spas are offering exclusive Valentine's Day specials to make your celebration one for the books.

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SeaWorld San Diego Brings Mardi Gras Back With Parades, Jazz, and Cajun Food

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is throwing its family-friendly Mardi Gras celebration on select dates from late January through late February, and if you’ve never experienced it,...

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Sip, Stroll, and Explore: San Diego’s Annual Caffeine Crawl Returns

San Diego

Coffee lovers, this one’s for us. Caffeine Crawl is back in San Diego for its 13th year, and it’s the perfect excuse to dive deep...

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The Greatest Social Beach Volleyball Tournament Ever Returns to Del Mar

Del Mar Dog Beach

The Onesie Beach Volleyball Tournament is back for its 10th year, and if you’ve never played beach volleyball in a full-body onesie, you’re missing out...

SDMA Celebrates 100 Years With Local Artists Reimagining Its Iconic Façade

The San Diego Museum of Art is marking its Centennial with an exhibition that hands over creative control to the local arts community. Local Visions:...

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New Village Arts Brings Bold Sci-Fi Thriller The Apiary to Carlsbad

New Village Arts is kicking off 2026 with something a little different – a sci-fi workplace thriller set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory 22 years...

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Let There Be Light Benefit Concert Supports Student Volunteers

Bright Light Volunteers is throwing a benefit concert in Bankers Hill to raise money for scholarships that help students join international service-learning programs they couldn’t...

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San Diego Opera’s 2026 Opera Ball: Spanish Flair in La Jolla

San Diego Opera

San Diego Opera is throwing its annual Opera Ball for All this May, and this year’s theme – Noche Sevillana, ¡Ole! – takes inspiration from...

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Disney On Ice Brings the Party to Pechanga Arena With Let’s Dance!

Pechanga Arena San Diego

Disney On Ice is back with an all-new show, and this one’s built around one thing: getting everyone in the arena moving. Let’s Dance! turns...

George’s at the Cove Hires Zach Schneider as New Pastry Chef

George’s at the Cove just hired Zach Schneider as their new Pastry Chef, and if you’ve been following San Diego’s restaurant scene, you might recognize...

Get the Inside Scoop on San Diego Opera’s Season at Opera Uncorked

If you’ve ever wanted to understand what’s actually happening in an opera before you see it, Opera Uncorked is the move. San Diego Opera’s Resident...

Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special at Winstons

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Infectious Grooves Hit Winstons: Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special

WinstonsOB

If you’re looking for a Saturday night that’s heavy on soul, groove, and live energy, Winstons in Ocean Beach has you covered. Wreckless Strangers and...

Lions Tigers and Bears School Field Trip Program

Lions Tigers and Bears Launches New School Field Trip Program

Lions Tigers and Bears is rolling out a new education curriculum designed specifically for elementary school students, and it’s one of those field trip experiences...

Birch Aquarium Launches Two New After-Dark Experiences This Year

Birch Aquarium is shaking things up in 2026 with nighttime programming that’s worth staying up for. They’re bringing back Oceans at Night for the 21+...

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San Diego Rodeo Returns to Petco Park for Year Three

PETCO Park

The San Diego Rodeo is back at Petco Park for its third year, and if you’ve been before, you know this is way more than...

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Jurassic Quest Stomps Into Del Mar With Life-Size Dinosaurs

Del Mar Fairgrounds

If you’ve got kids (or you’re just really into dinosaurs), Jurassic Quest is rolling into the Del Mar Fairgrounds this weekend for four days of...

Three Major Restaurant Openings to Watch This Year

San Diego’s restaurant scene is about to get even better. Three highly anticipated spots are opening across the county over the next few months, each...

Setsubun celebration at the japanese friendship garden and museum

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Celebrate Setsubun at the JFGM With Food, Music, and Good Vibes

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is hosting its Setsubun Festival, and it’s one of those events that feels both celebratory and peaceful at the same time....

The Best Luxury Hotels in San Diego for a Romantic Getaway

Ready to turn up the romance in America’s Finest City? We’ve curated our favorite luxury stays that are worth the splurge – whether you’re celebrating...

15 San Diego Restaurants Perfect for a Hot Date

The struggle to find a date night spot that strikes the perfect balance between ambiance and appetite is real. Never fear! We’ve rounded up 15...

16 Romantic Date Ideas in San Diego That Aren’t Going to a Restaurant

If you’re looking for the perfect romantic date ideas in San Diego that aren’t the typical routine, we’ve got you covered! Step up your game by...

Navore Market’s New La Jolla Hub Makes Buying Local Way Easier

Getting fresh, locally grown food from San Diego farmers just got a lot more convenient. Navore Market is launching its first aggregation hub in La...