The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 1, 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.

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is About to Make Your Sweet Tooth Very Happy

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates has been quietly perfecting the art of small-batch chocolate making, and now they’re launching their Summer Pastry Pop-Up that has us genuinely...

11 Things to Do in San Diego for 4th of July

Looking for things to do in San Diego for 4th of July? You’re in luck—there is no better place to celebrate the 4th of July...

Mavericks Beach Club Just Leveled Up Pacific Beach With Brand New Sports Courts

Mavericks Beach Club on Garnet Avenue has been busy transforming their space, and the result is something we’ve been waiting for in Pacific Beach. They’ve...

Two New Dolphin Babies Just Made SeaWorld San Diego Even More Magical

SeaWorld San Diego just welcomed two adorable bottlenose dolphin calves! Jupiter and Phin are the newest stars of the park’s dolphin program, and watching these...

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Grand Ole BBQ Hosts Father’s Day Weekend Makers Market

The Grand Ole BBQ Makers Market is exactly what we need for last-minute Father’s Day gift hunting. I Heart Indie Markets is bringing together 20+...

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City Heights Street Food Festival Goes Free

The City Heights Street Food Festival is back for year five, and they’re making their biggest change yet—free admission for everyone. University Avenue between 37th...

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Movies in Memorial Brings Free Outdoor Cinema to Chula Vista

Downtown Chula Vista just launched something we’ve been hoping would happen—a proper outdoor movie series that doesn’t cost anything and actually shows films people want...

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Drag Me to the Beach: Duck Dive’s Friday Brunch Show

Duck Dive

Duck Dive is hosting a drag brunch show that’s bringing serious energy to our Friday morning, and we’re already planning our outfit. “Drag Me to...

The Malibu Barbie Cafe Rolls Into San Diego For The Summer

San Diego got a serious dose of pink when the Malibu Barbie Cafe opened at Bayside Kitchen and Bar. This isn’t just another themed restaurant—we’re...

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North City’s Summer Movie Nights Are Here (And They’re Free!)

North City

North City just launched their Summer Event Series, and we’re already obsessed with the outdoor movie nights they’re using to kick things off. These free...

Civico 1845 Turns Ten With a Chef Collaboration Menu That’s Pure Little Italy Magic

Civico 1845 is marking its 10th anniversary in style, and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited about how they’re celebrating this major milestone. A decade...

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Start Your Weekend Right With Global Wellness Day in Oceanside

Global Wellness Day is taking on a distinctly coastal flavor this weekend, thanks to Sunny’s Spa & Beauty Lounge at Mission Pacific Beach Resort. There’s...

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Shop The B.L.A.C SD Returns for a Day of Culture, Community, and Local Love

Shop The B.L.A.C SD is back, bringing together makers, artists, and community for a day of connection in San Diego’s vibrant Black Arts & Culture...

Arts District Liberty Station Unveils Creative Collaborations for 2025

Interdisciplinary magic is brewing at Liberty Station. Arts District Liberty Station announces its 2025 Collaborative program recipients, entering its seventh year of bringing together tenant...

14 Must-Do Day Trips Near San Diego

We know what you’re thinking, “Why would I ever leave San Diego?!” and we completely agree. However, one of the best things about living in San...

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Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats

Powerhouse Park

When the longest day of the year rolls around, there’s no better place to celebrate than right on the coast. Del Mar’s annual Summer Solstice...

Pacific Beach Gets Serious About Ocean Safety With New Fundraising Campaign

We love Pacific Beach for its endless summer vibes and perfect waves, but let’s be real—the ocean demands respect. That’s why we’re excited to see...

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Borrego Rooftop Brings the Heat for Padres vs Dodgers Showdown

The baseball gods have smiled upon us—the Padres vs Dodgers game is happening, and we know exactly where we’ll be watching. Borrego Rooftop Kitchen +...

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Take a Walking Tour Through Tecate’s Hidden Artistic Gems

We love discovering experiences that go beyond the typical weekend plans, and this tour of Tecate with the Ilan Lael Foundation offers exactly that kind...

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GXRLS ROCK! Celebrates a Decade of Empowering Young Musicians

Something incredible happens when you give young people instruments, a supportive space, and the freedom to create. For the past ten years, GXRLS ROCK! San...

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Reality TV Stars Are Mixing Drinks at The Pool House This Weekend

The Pool House

Tom Schwartz and Zack Wickham are taking over the bar at The Pool House, and we’re getting ready for some serious Bravo energy at one...

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Get Ready for “Catchin Sunsets: San Diego” at Borrego Rooftop

Catchin Sunsets is coming to Borrego Rooftop for an incredible celebration. This collaboration between Afropanda Entertainment and Catchin Sunsets is bringing together great music, culture,...

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara renovation

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara Just Got a Stunning $22 Million Makeover

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara just completed an incredible renovation that’s got us seriously excited about heading up to Carlsbad. This massive transformation project has...

San Diego’s Best Happy Hours: Where to Eat, Drink & Watch the Sunset This Summer

Summer in San Diego means one thing: golden hour just got a whole lot more interesting. Whether you’re craving farm-fresh bites with a side of...

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,...

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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

The Secret Agents Take On Operation Snowfall at Lou Lou’s Club

December 21, 2025

8:00 pm

Lou Lou’s Jungle Room is transforming into Secret Agent H.Q. for a night of jazzy, rockin’, 60s-inspired holiday arrangements and a lightly theatrical caper that...

San Diego

An Irish Christmas Brings High-Energy Holiday Tradition to Balboa Theatre

December 21, 2025

2:30 pm

Balboa Theatre

If you’re looking for something different from the usual holiday concert lineup, An Irish Christmas at Balboa Theatre delivers exactly that. This isn’t just another...