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.

Embodied Pacific exhibition at Birch Aquarium

Birch Makes Waves With Ocean Unseen

Birch Aquarium is gearing up to unveil “Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen,” a mind-bending exhibition that’ll have us seeing the ocean in a whole new light....

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Hollywood Glamour Meets Halloween Chills at Estancia

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Estancia La Jolla is throwing a Halloween bash that’s equal parts glitz and goosebumps. The Silver Screen Soirée promises to transform the venue into a...

Little Italy Serves Up a Slice of Local Love

Little Italy’s dishing out a fresh way to explore its charming streets. Starting October 1, So Diego‘s bringing their 15 years of San Diego know-how...

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern Launches Mouthwatering Brunch Menu

Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern is rolling out a new brunch menu that’s bound to become your weekend favorite. Picture yourself savoring delicious bites while taking...

Pop Pie Co Turns Eight With a Star-Studded Celebration

Pop Pie Co. is hitting a sweet milestone, and we’re all invited to the anniversary party! This beloved all-day pie shop has been serving up...

11 Romantic Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in San Diego

Looking for a Valentine’s Day date idea, San Diego? The natural beauty of America’s Finest City easily makes it one of the most romantic places...

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Inaugural Belmont Park BeerFest Brings Sudsy Celebration to the Beach

Belmont Park

Belmont Park is serving up a brand-new celebration with their inaugural BeerFest. Beer lovers can soak up the sun and suds at this free festival...

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Sip, Savor, and Celebrate at Santa Barbara’s Vintners Festival

The Santa Barbara Vintners Association is uncorking something special this year. Their 40th Annual Vintners Festival is rolling out the barrel for a day of...

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Giddy Up for Good at Ivey Ranch Park’s 14th Annual Western Hoedown

The Ivey Ranch Park Association is throwing their 14th Annual Western Hoedown, and it’s shaping up to be a knee-slapping good time for all. This...

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Campland on the Bay Celebrates 55 Years of Family Fun

Campland on the Bay is hitting the big 5-5, and they’re inviting all of San Diego to join the celebration! This iconic RV camping spot...

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Oceanside Dia De Los Muertos Festival Returns

Downtown Oceanside

Oceanside is set to transform into a colorful realm of remembrance and joy as the 23rd annual Dia de los Muertos Festival takes over downtown,...

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San Marcos Harvest Fest in North City

North City

San Marcos is gearing up for a day of pure magic at the annual San Marcos Harvest Fest with a new, exciting venue—North City! From...

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Sake Bliss at San Diego’s 8th Annual Sake Festival

Julep Venue

The 8th Annual San Diego SAKE Festival is coming to town, promising a day of pure sake indulgence. Whether you’re a seasoned sake sipper or...

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Nuts for Crafts at Bates Pumpkin Festival

Bates Nut Farm

Hey, San Diego! Ready to get crafty with your fall festivities? The Bates Pumpkin Festival Craft Fair is rolling into Bates Nut Farm, and it’s...

Hawthorne Country Store Annual Flocktoberfest

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Flocktoberfest at Hawthorne Country Store

Hawthorne Country Store

Hawthorne Country Store is gearing up for its 21st Annual Flocktoberfest, and you’re invited to ‘Meet the Flockers.’ Curious about adding some feathered friends to...

Oceanside Museum of Art Tackles Tough Topic With Powerful New Exhibit

The Oceanside Museum of Art is set to unveil “My Intimate Partner,” a multi-media exhibition that dives deep into the murky waters of intimate partner...

Breathe Easy: San Diego’s Clean Air Day is Coming!

Get ready to clear those lungs and make our skies a little bluer. California Clean Air Day is rolling into town, and SANDAG is leading...

Halloween Season at Temecula Wine Valley

Temecula Wine Valley is turning into a Halloween playground this October. From pumpkin painting to scary movie nights, there’s a whole lot of spooky fun...

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La Jolla Music Society’s Star-Studded Lineup

Balboa Theatre
San Diego Civic Theatre
The Baker-Baum Concert Hall
The Jai

The La Jolla Music Society’s 56th Anniversary is gearing up and it’s looking like a who’s who of musical royalty, from jazz legends to classical...

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Party at the San Diego Zombie Crawl Halloween

The zombies are coming, and they’re bringing the party with them. The San Diego Zombie Crawl is back, ready to turn the Gaslamp Quarter into...

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Culinary Delights Await at 10th Annual Taste of Rancho Santa Fe

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa

Get ready for a mouthwatering afternoon in one of San Diego‘s most picturesque settings. The Rotary Club of Rancho Santa Fe is serving up its...

Cider Season Events at Bivouac

San Diego’s about to get a whole lot sweeter (and spicier) as Bivouac Ciderworks rolls out its Cider Season events. We’re talking pumpkin painting, moonlit...

Shake, Sip, and Stroll: Gaslamp’s Ultimate Cocktail Adventure Kicks Off

Get ready to embark on a boozy journey through San Diego’s most electrifying neighborhood! The Gaslamp Quarter is rolling out the red carpet for cocktail...

9 Ways to Celebrate Fall in San Diego

There is NO bad time to live in San Diego, but if we have to pick a favorite time of year, fall tops our list! After...

Aloha! San Diego Mission Bay Resort Brings Island Vibes to the Court

August 8, 2025

5:00 pm

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort is celebrating National Pickleball Day with a tropical twist that’s got us ready to dust off our paddles and break...

Mission Valley

Raise a Glass for a Great Cause: Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl Returns to North Park

August 2, 2025

1:00 pm

Home of Guiding Hands is bringing their annual Cheers for Charity Pub Crawl back to North Park, and this year’s “Endless Summer” theme perfectly captures...

North Park

FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament

Friends of Downtown’s Golf Tournament Champions Local Students

August 2, 2025

11:30 am

Friends of Downtown San Diego is teeing up their 5th Annual FOD Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament, and this year’s event promises to deliver both competitive...

San Diego

Get Wild: Nature Collective’s Free Tours Unlock San Elijo Lagoon’s Hidden World

August 2, 2025

10:00 am

Nature Collective is offering something genuinely special with their August & September events featuring free Discovery and Wildlife Tours throughout both months. When a local...

San Diego

Batman (1989) Film in Concert Experience at Petco Park

July 26, 2025

8:30 pm

PETCO Park

Batman (1989) in Concert comes to Petco Park for a one-night-only experience during Comic-Con weekend, bringing Tim Burton’s iconic film to life with a live...

San Diego