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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of August 10, 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.
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Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebrations and Specials in San Diego
Halloween Parties Halloween Food & Drink Specials Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Trick-or-Treating in San Diego Hey! Use the pink navigation above to jump right...
The 7 Best Places in the San Diego Area to See the Fall Leaves
Okay, San Diego isn’t exactly New England… but we still have some pretty spots to get the fall feels! Sure, our “chilly” weather might make...
Indigenous Peoples' Celebration at San Diego Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Hosts Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration With the Kumeyaay Nation
  • San Diego Zoo, Safari Park
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is partnering with the San Pasqual Band of the Kumeyaay Nation to host the Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration, and it’s...
South Park Fall Walkabout
Explore South Park at the Fall Walkabout
Come explore one of San Diego’s great neighborhoods at the South Park Walkabout! The Walkabout is a quarterly, fun-filled evening festival that showcases all the...
San Diego’s Taste of Mission Hills
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Annual Taste of Mission Hills Returns With 28 Spots and Free Trolley Service
  • Mission Hills
The 13th Annual Taste of Mission Hills is happening this week, and the event has refined its format over the years into something that actually...
Communion Mission Hills
Rooftop Revelry Awaits as Communion Elevates Mission Hills’ Dining Scene
Communion has taken Mission Hills culinary scene to new heights, offering a cocktail and dining experience to match its stunning views of San Diego. Picture...
Waterfront Park Pumpkin Patch
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Waterfront Park’s Pumpkin Patch Brings Fall Festivities to the Bay
  • Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park is hosting its 11th annual Pumpkin Patch, and the bayfront location alone makes this worth considering over the usual inland fall festivals. Kids...
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San Diego Museum of Art Renovation Gains Momentum With Design Award and Local Partnership
The San Diego Museum of Art just picked up the Signature Project Design Award for Museum Renovation and announced a partnership with local firm Safdie...
Haunting in Venice Cruise
A Haunting in Venice Cruises Bring Moody Halloween Vibes to Coronado Cays
Halloween events tend to fall into two camps: family-friendly activities with inflatables and candy, or bar crawls in questionable costumes. The Gondola Company is offering...
pumpkin patch san diego
The Best Pumpkin Patches in and Around San Diego
With the arrival of October, you may have noticed that pumpkins have begun to arrive at your local grocery store. While it may be easy...
Halloween at the Station
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Halloween at the Station Combines Family Fun With a Food Drive
  • Ingram Plaza
Liberty Station is taking over Ingram Plaza for their annual Halloween at the Station celebration, and this year they’re adding a community service angle that’s...
Margaritaville halloween rooftop party
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Nautical Nightmares Brings a Pirate-Themed Halloween Party to Margaritaville’s Rooftop
Halloween night usually means choosing between bar-hopping downtown or hitting up a house party, but Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is offering a third option that’s...
The Forum Carlsbad Halloween Spectacular
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The Forum Carlsbad’s Halloween Spooktacular Brings the Tricks and Treats
  • The Forum Carlsbad
If you’re still mapping out your Halloween weekend plans, The Forum Carlsbad just made the decision easier. Their annual Halloween Spooktacular is coming back this...
Plaza Paseo Real's Halloween Spooktacular
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Plaza Paseo Real’s Halloween Spooktacular Is Back for Some Family-Friendly Fun
Halloween season is officially here, and Plaza Paseo Real in Carlsbad is pulling out all the stops with their annual Halloween Spooktacular. Whether you’ve got...
Trick-or-Treat On India Street is back in Little Italy
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Urban Halloween Magic at Little Italy’s Trick-or-Treat on India Street
  • Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy is transforming India Street into one giant trick-or-treat route, and honestly, it’s way more fun than wandering around residential neighborhoods hoping random houses...
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s October Events Blend Spooky Fun With Sophisticated Sips
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is packing October with events that run the full spectrum from agave education to kid-friendly Halloween chaos. The lineup includes Study...
San Diego Opera: Opera Uncorked
San Diego Opera’s Opera Uncorked Makes Opera Actually Approachable
San Diego Opera is bringing back Opera Uncorked, their casual series that breaks down what you’re about to see without making you feel like you...
Julian Farm & Orchard Harvest Fest
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Harvest Fest at Julian Farm and Orchard Brings Fall to the Backcountry
There’s something about driving up to Julian in the fall that immediately feels different from the rest of San Diego. The air changes, the landscape...
October Means Kids Are Free at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Both the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are making October way more affordable for families by offering free admission for kids 11 and younger...
Six Great Destinations for a Fall Road Trip From San Diego
The start of fall means it’s time for a road trip from San Diego to one of our amazing regional destinations where you can get...
HalGloween
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San Diego Zoo’s HalGLOween Returns for After-Dark Adventures
  • San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is transforming into a glowing wonderland every weekend in October with HalGLOween, their after-dark event that’s been a hit with families...
shopping booths along the boulevard
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Pacific Beachfest Celebrates 26 Years of Beach Town Vibes
  • Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach is throwing its biggest party of the year, and after 26 years, they’ve pretty much perfected the formula for a beach festival that...
Taste of North Park 2023
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Taste of North Park Adds First-Ever After Party With Walkabout App Integration
  • North Park Mini Park
San Diego’s favorite neighborhood food crawl is getting some upgrades this year, and honestly, they’re kind of overdue. Taste of North Park has partnered with...
san diego zoo safari park autumn festival
San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Autumn Festival Brings Fall Vibes to the Valley
The Safari Park is leaning hard into autumn every Saturday and Sunday in October with their Autumn Festival, and honestly, it’s a smart move for...
Upcoming Events
L’Auberge Uncorked: Sip Your Way Through a Perfect Seaside Afternoon in Del Mar
May 3, 2026
1:00 pm
  • L’Auberge Del Mar
Del Mar has always had a way of making everything feel a little more special, and the second annual L’Auberge Uncorked is no exception. This...
La Jolla Historical Society Growing Together Series
Art, Murals, and Good Vibes – La Jolla’s Growing Together Series is Back
May 3, 2026
12:00 pm
  • La Jolla Historical Society
The La Jolla Historical Society (LJHS) is keeping the momentum going with the second installment of its Growing Together series. This is a free, six-event...
MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball
MCASD’s Avant Garde Ball is Back – Larger Than Life and Ready to Move You
May 2, 2026
8:00 pm
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
San Diego’s contemporary art scene has a standout night on the calendar. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is bringing back its Avant...
LJS&C Ensemble for The Heavenly Life
La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is Bringing a Truly Unique Concert Experience to UC San Diego
May 2, 2026
7:30 pm
  • Mandeville Auditorium, UC San Diego
If you’re looking for a live music experience that goes well beyond the ordinary, this one is worth putting on your radar. La Jolla Symphony...
Bob Moses and Cannons Afterglow Tour
Bob Moses & Cannons Bring the Afterglow Tour to the Rady Shell
May 2, 2026
6:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego’s outdoor concert season is heating up, and this one has all the makings of a memorable night. Bob Moses and Cannons are joining...