Juan Jasper in San Diego's Golden Hill neighborhood

The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of June 29, 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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Wild Encounters and Bayside Fun at Animals on the Bay Day

Living Coast Discovery Center

The Living Coast Discovery Center is throwing open its doors for one of the most family-friendly nature days of the year—Animals on the Bay Day—with...

Naturally San Diego Crowns 2025 Naturally Rising Winner

San Diego’s community of conscious CPG innovators came together at Liberty Station for Naturally San Diego’s Fifth Annual Naturally Rising competition—and this year’s winner is...

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Celebrate Children’s Day 2025 at the Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

San Diego’s Japanese Friendship Garden invites families to step into a joyful celebration of childhood, culture, and creativity at Children’s Day 2025—a vibrant day of...

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Step Into Spring at the 2025 Clairemont Garden Tour

The beloved Clairemont Garden Tour returns for its 28th year, offering a self-guided showcase of a dozen stunning home gardens across Clairemont and Bay Park....

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Golden Makers Market Debuts in San Diego With Two-Day Celebration of AANHPI Creativity

San Diego Made Factory

A vibrant new marketplace is popping up in San Diego—and it’s all about community, culture, and craftsmanship. Golden Guide is launching its first-ever Golden Makers...

World Of Orchids At The San Diego Botanic Gardens

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Step Into Orchidelirium at San Diego Botanic Garden’s World of Orchids Exhibition

San Diego Botanic Garden

The orchid craze is back—and it’s blooming with more beauty and drama than ever. San Diego Botanic Garden brings the Victorian orchid obsession to life...

A Star-Studded Spring of Music at La Jolla Music Society

From classical icons to jazz legends and family-friendly favorites, the May and June lineup at La Jolla Music Society is proof that there’s no better...

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Oceanside Museum of Art Launches New Summer Series: Street Level x Art Walk

Oceanside Museum of Art

Looking for a fresh reason to hit Oceanside? Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) Street Level and Oceanside Art Walk just teamed up to launch a...

a woman walking in the middle of a vineyard

Beyond the Bottle: Activities & Adventure at Temecula Valley Wineries

Let’s be honest—when someone mentions Temecula, your first thought is probably activities like wine tasting, cheese boards, and sitting on patios with vineyard views. And...

The San Diego Civic Theatre's 60th anniversary

San Diego Civic Theatre Prepares for Its Diamond Anniversary With $7.5M in Upgrades

Big things are happening behind the curtain at the San Diego Civic Theatre. In celebration of its upcoming 60th anniversary, the beloved downtown venue is...

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Carlsbad Village Street Faire Returns With 900+ Vendors

Carlsbad Village

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like when all of Carlsbad shows up for one epic day, this is it. The Carlsbad Village Street...

cinco de mayo celebration in Balboa Park

Where to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in San Diego

Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, and nobody does it bigger and better than Cinco de Mayo in San Diego! Whether you’re looking...

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Piedra Santa Brings Argentinian Heat to Little Italy

A new fire has lit up Little Italy—Piedra Santa, an Argentinian-inspired steakhouse, is now open and bringing the bold, smoky tradition of open-flame grilling to...

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Reset at the JFGM Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience

Japanese Friendship Garden

Looking for a way to recharge, de-stress, and tap into new energy levels? Join the Breathwork & Ice Bath Experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden...

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Unified Harmonies: A Bold Collaboration Between The Rosin Box Project and Art of Elan

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center

The Rosin Box Project’s special collaboration with Art of Elan is set to take center stage with Unified Harmonies—a powerful, multidisciplinary performance that fuses live...

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Raise a Glass to the San Diego Spirits Festival

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Coastal charm, world-class cocktails, and unbeatable ocean views—San Diego Spirits Festival is back for its 16th year, taking over the Museum of Contemporary Art San...

2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival

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The San Diego International Fringe Festival Returns for its 13th Year

Several Locations

The San Diego International Fringe Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing 10 days of fearless creativity, boundary-pushing performances, and global talent to America’s...

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Take Your Business to the Next Level at EO Rise on the USS Midway

USS Midway Museum

San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit is getting a serious boost this summer with EO Rise—a premier learning and networking event designed for ambitious business owners who...

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Catch Comedian Steve Hofstetter Live at Mic Drop Comedy

Mic Drop Comedy

San Diego comedy fans, get ready for a night of unfiltered humor and razor-sharp wit as comedian Steve Hofstetter takes the stage at Mic Drop...

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Tee Off for a Great Cause at the Cruising for Drivers Golf Tournament

If you’re ready to swap your commute for the fairway, the San Diego Automotive Museum has the perfect excuse. The second annual Cruising for Drivers...

Birch Aquarium’s Living Seas Exhibition is Opening Soon

Big changes are happening under the surface at Birch Aquarium. The aquarium has unveiled Living Seas, its biggest transformation since 1992, offering an immersive, hands-on...

Treehouse Brings Elevated Fast-Casual Dining (and Seriously Good Coffee) to Sorrento Valley

Sorrento Valley just got a major upgrade with the opening of Treehouse, a modern all-day spot that’s part fast-casual restaurant, part artisan coffee bar, and...

East Village Gets Bold New Brunch Vibes With 6th & G Breakfast Co.

6th & G Breakfast Co., the newest concept from Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, is now open in the heart of East Village—and it’s everything...

Art, Surf, and Sound Collide at the ArtReach Charity Auction

Surfboards, skateboards, and guitars as canvases? You got it! ArtReach San Diego is back with its annual Charity Art Auction, and it’s easily one of...

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...

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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,...

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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...

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