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.

Space Between: Texture Studies Denja Harris

The Space Between: Denja Harris Brings Innovative Fiber Art to Oceanside Museum

The Space Between: Texture Studies by Denja Harris opens this month at Oceanside Museum of Art, showcasing the innovative yarn paintings of a South Bay...

San Diego

Vulture Brings Vegan Continental Fine Dining to University Heights

The team behind Kindred and Mothership has done it again, but this time they’ve ventured into completely new territory. Vulture just opened in University Heights,...

Ocean Beach

Spill the Beans Finally Opens Drive-Thru Location in Ocean Beach

The coffee and bagel spot we’ve been waiting for has officially arrived in Ocean Beach. Spill the Beans just opened their fifth San Diego location,...

Where to Find the Best Ramen in San Diego

Let’s talk about ramen for a minute. Not the kind you survived on in college (though no judgment here), but the real deal—the soul-warming, perfectly...

San Diego’s Ultimate Food Truck Guide

There’s something magical about good food served from a window. No pretense, no wait for a table, just honest-to-goodness deliciousness handed right to you. When...

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CreativeMornings San Diego Explores PUNK With Local Music Legend Tim Pyles

The creative community gets together once again for CreativeMornings San Diego, and this month’s theme couldn’t be more fitting. PUNK takes center stage with Tim...

Bay Views and Summer Vibes at Downtown Skate

The roller skating revival continues in San Diego as Downtown Skate makes its comeback to the Marriott Marquis Marina. After a successful holiday run that...

Catalina Island Unveils Summer Adventures From Rollerskating to Ranch Tours

Who needs a flight to the Amalfi Coast when paradise is only 22 miles away? Catalina Island offers that dreamy Mediterranean feel—minus the jet lag...

Hotel del Coronado Completes Historic $550 Million Transformation

The legendary Hotel del Coronado announced the completion of its Victorian building revitalization, marking the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate’s comprehensive $550 million transformation...

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Coffee Club Returns to Quartyard With Beats, Breathwork & Pure Joy

Quartyard

Something magical happened last time Daybreaker Coffee Club took over Quartyard, and now it’s happening again. This isn’t your typical morning gathering—it’s a full-throttle celebration...

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Medieval Festival at Serpentine Cider Brings Knights and Cider to San Diego

Huzzah! Time travel becomes reality this weekend at Serpentine Cider’s Medieval Festival. Step back to the Middle Ages for an afternoon of knights, maidens, craft...

Annual Art In The Village In Carlsbad Returns For Its 24th Year

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Art in the Village Celebrates 27 Years of Coastal Creativity in Carlsbad

Carlsbad Village

Two and a half decades of artistic excellence return to Carlsbad Village. Art in the Village celebrates its 27th year bringing together more than 150...

MOPA@SDMA Opens Powerful Exhibition Exploring Korean Adoptee Experience

Art meets personal narrative in one of this year’s most compelling exhibitions. “Mirae kh RHEE: Constellations” opens at MOPA@SDMA, presenting a deeply moving exploration of...

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Bro-Am Beach Fest 2025 Brings Grammy Winners and Good Vibes to Encinitas

Moonlight Beach

Summer kicks off with purpose and serious fun at Moonlight Beach. Bro-Am Beach Fest 2025 returns as a free, all-ages celebration that combines Grammy Award-winning...

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North City Celebrates National Go Skate Day With Ramp It Up Community Event

Wheels up, San Diego. North City is hosting Ramp It Up in honor of National Go Skate Day, bringing together skate culture, community spirit, and...

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Carruth Cellars’ Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Returns to Liberty Station

Carruth Cellars

Wine lovers, the longest day of the year just got even better. Carruth Cellars brings back their Annual Summer Solstice Barrel Tasting Party at their...

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Beach, Please! Brings Drag, Drinks & Pride Celebration to Mission Beach

Get ready to slay your Saturday with glitter, sunshine, and fierce performances. Molly’s is hosting Beach, Please!, a spectacular Pride Brunch celebration that combines drag...

800 Broadway Brings Luxury Living to New Heights

800 Broadway, a brand-new mixed-use residential tower, has officially opened in Downtown San Diego, introducing 389 modern residences, three commercial spaces, and the city’s tallest...

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Coastal Elegance in Carlsbad at the California Wine Festival

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Wine lovers, your perfect weekend just arrived. The California Wine Festival returns to Carlsbad’s stunning Park Hyatt Aviara Resort for two days of exceptional wines,...

Authentic Hawaiian Magic at Catamaran Resort This Summer

The islands are calling, and you don’t need a plane ticket to answer. Catamaran Resort’s legendary Sunset Luaus on the Bay return, bringing authentic Hawaiian...

Little Italy

Barra Oliba Brings Bold Basque Flavors to Little Italy’s Dining Scene

San Diego got a serious culinary upgrade with Little Italy’s Barra Oliba, the Spanish-inspired bistro that opened late in 2024. The restaurant has already established...

The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise

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Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise Revs Up Community at The Mental Bar

Car enthusiasts and coffee lovers, your perfect Saturday morning awaits. The Mental Bar is hosting the Cars Coffee & Unity Cruise, combining automotive passion with...

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Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night Brings Island Vibes to Your Friday

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Escape to the tropics without leaving San Diego. Grand Social’s Surf & Tiki Night transforms Friday evenings into an island getaway where surf rock energy...

Summer Solstice Sound Healing experience at San Diego Botanic Garden

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Summer Solstice Sound Healing at San Diego Botanic Garden Creates Magic in Encinitas

San Diego Botanic Garden

Something truly extraordinary is happening at the San Diego Botanic Garden this Friday evening. The longest day of the year calls for a celebration that...

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

January 22, 2026

7:00 pm

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...

San Diego

Jurassic Quest Stomps Into Del Mar With Life-Size Dinosaurs

January 16, 2026

8:00 am

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...

Del Mar

Go Behind the Scenes at SeaWorld’s Inside Look Event

January 10, 2026

10:00 am

SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego is pulling back the curtain on what happens when the cameras aren’t rolling. Inside Look 2026 returns for two weekends this month,...

San Diego

Valley Farm Market and High Marea Bring Specialty Groceries and Baja Flavors to Del Mar

January 10, 2026

8:00 am

Valley Farm Market is opening its third location in Del Mar, bringing nearly seven decades of family-owned specialty grocery expertise to the North County coast....

Del Mar

Father Joe's Villages Annual Christmas Meal

Father Joe’s Villages Serves Annual Christmas Meal to Over 1,000 People in Need

December 22, 2025

11:00 am

Father Joe’s Villages is serving more than 1,000 holiday-themed lunches and distributing care packages, and if you’ve been looking for ways the San Diego community...

San Diego