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.
Tom Schwartz at The Pool House
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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...
Borrego Rooftop Catchin Sunsets
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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
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...
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Spa Renovation
Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Five-Star Spa Just Got a Major Glow-Up
The Fairmont Grand Del Mar spa renovation has completely transformed an already impressive space, and we’re absolutely fascinated by what they’ve created. This Forbes five-star...
arts district liberty station new identity
Arts District Liberty Station Gets a Fresh New Identity That Honors Its Past and Future
Arts District Liberty Station just unveiled a fresh new identity, and we’re here for every bit of this exciting transformation at one of our favorite...
Manny Cepeda Salsa Under the Stars
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Get Ready to Spice Up Your Tuesday Nights in Chula Vista
  • Otay Ranch Town Center
The infectious energy of live Latin music is about to fill those warm evenings again at Otay Ranch Town Center. “Salsa Under the Stars” has...
Powerhouse Music Groups at the conrad
Four Powerhouse Music Groups Find Their New Home at The Conrad
  • The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center
La Jolla Music Society just made a move that’s going to shake up San Diego‘s classical music scene in the best possible way, and it...
The Pool House DJ sets
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Pool House Pendry Turns Up the Heat With Epic June DJ Lineup
  • The Pool House
Summer in San Diego just got a whole lot better, and The Pool House at Pendry San Diego is the reason why—they’re bringing serious energy...
Omni La Costa Women's Golf Day clinic
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Omni La Costa’s Women’s Golf Day Clinic Makes the Game More Welcoming
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
We’re always here for events that break down barriers and create inclusive spaces, which is exactly what’s happening at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa...
kids in a choir
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Young Voices, Big Dreams: San Diego Children’s Choir Celebrates 35 Years of Musical Magic
  • Jacobs Music Center
We love when San Diego comes together to celebrate something truly special, and the San Diego Children’s Choir’s 35th Anniversary Spring Concert is exactly that...
Solana Beach restaurants
Hot New San Diego Restaurant Openings of 2025
The 2025 culinary scene in San Diego is gearing up to be unforgettable, with a diverse lineup of new restaurants opening. From innovative concepts by...
Jimmy Carr Balboa theatre
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Jimmy Carr Brings His Dark Comedy to Balboa Theatre
  • Balboa Theatre
British comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his latest stand-up show to San Diego‘s historic Balboa Theatre. The “Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny” tour marks another stop...
Tom Deméré Paleontology Center
The Nat Goes Underground: New Paleontology Center Opens This Summer
The San Diego Natural History Museum is about to give us access to something we’ve never seen before—the hidden world of scientific discovery happening right...
Rhythm & Blues
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SD Beer Weekend Returns: Three Days of Craft Beer Paradise
  • Several Locations
Summer just got a whole lot more interesting with the Fourth Annual SD Beer Weekend rolling into town. The San Diego Brewers Guild knows how...
Everyday California's Surf Camps
Summer Surf Camps: Give Your Kids an Epic Beach Adventure
With summer around the corner, parents are searching for exciting ways to keep their kids active once school is out. Everyday California’s Surf Camps are...
Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery
Birch Aquarium’s Game-Changing New Gallery is Here
The ocean just got a whole lot closer to home, and the Adam R. Scripps Living Seas Gallery is proof that some transformations are worth...
12 of the Best Coworking Spaces in San Diego
Yes, working from home can be great, but more and more people are looking for the best coworking spaces in San Diego to mix up...
Edible San Diego's Wine Wednesday
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Wine Wednesday Gets a Major Upgrade at Solare Ristorante
Edible San Diego’s Wine Wednesday is happening this week, and we’re always down for a good wine night, especially when it involves local vintners, Italian...
Kona Kai Luau Party, a celebration of Kai'aina
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Kona Kai’s Luau Brings Polynesian Paradise to Shelter Island
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
Summer can’t come fast enough, and there’s no better way to kick off the season than with a proper luau celebration. We’re talking about Kona...
Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors
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Honoring Heroes: Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors
Gather for the Memorial Day Ceremony for USS Cole Sailors at the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, where San Diego will pay tribute to the...
Finca’s new cocktail menu
Finca Debuts Full Liquor License & New Cocktail Program
Exciting news for North Park’s cocktail enthusiasts! Finca, the charming neighborhood spot that made waves with its wine and beer offerings, is stepping up its...
La Valencia Spa Director
La Valencia Hotel Welcomes New Spa Director
La Valencia Hotel is turning the page to a new era of wellness, welcoming Lisa Price as the New Spa Director for its soon-to-open Spa...
Vista Stawberry Festival
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Vista’s Strawberry Festival is Back and We’re Ready for Berry Season
  • Downtown Vista
Downtown Vista transforms into strawberry central this May when the annual Strawberry Festival takes over the streets. If you’ve never been, trust us—this is the...
Upcoming Events
San Diego Rescue Mission Christmas Community Outreach Meal
San Diego Rescue Mission Hosts Free Christmas Feast and Services
December 20, 2025
11:00 am
  • San Diego Rescue Mission
San Diego Rescue Mission is hosting its annual Christmas Community Outreach Meal, offering a festive seated holiday feast and essential services for nearly 1,000 San...
Polar Express Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
December 20, 2025
11:00 am
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is turning up the holiday cheer with Polar Express Family Day, and yes, pajamas are not only allowed but...
Noel Noel Returns to The Rady Shell for Three Nights of Holiday Magic
December 19, 2025
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego Symphony’s beloved holiday tradition is back, and this year it comes with a mystery. Noel Noel returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at...
artreach holiday pet portrait fundraiser
ArtReach’s Holiday Pet Portrait Night Combines Painting, Pom-Poms, and Purpose
December 19, 2025
6:30 pm
ArtReach is hosting a Holiday Pet Portrait Fundraiser that leans into everything we love about the season – creativity, community, and a reason to celebrate...
Ocean-Inspired Mural in Pacific Beach
WILDCOAST Unveils Ocean-Inspired Mural in Pacific Beach Celebrating Coastal Conservation
December 18, 2025
10:00 am
WILDCOAST is unveiling a new ocean wildlife-inspired mural on the wall of retailer Ananas in Pacific Beach, created by renowned San Diego muralist Jon Hamrick....