The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of September 28, 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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Enjoy the Spirit of the Season at the Iconic La Valencia

La Valencia Hotel

La Jolla’s La Valencia Hotel is where timeless celebrations bring coastal elegance to life. From champagne-paired teas to poolside films, these festivities capture the spirit...

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Experience “King Tide” Tidepooling Adventures With Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

From octopuses to sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea anemones, there is no shortage of life in San Diego’s tide pools. This fall, King Tides return to...

Craft and Commerce is one of the Best Bars in San Diego for a holiday cocktail.

20 of San Diego’s Best Bars to Put on Your Holiday Cocktail Route

Cheers to the best time of the year! It’s officially Holiday Cocktail Season, which we take very seriously around the halls of ThereSanDiego! 🥃 That...

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Learn All About Coffee Mixology at Ox Coffee

Mission Valley’s coziest coffee spot is about to shake things up with a night of caffeinated cocktail magic at their Holiday Coffee Cocktail Class. Dive...

San Diego's largest free holiday festival

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Balboa Park December Nights Returns Better Than Ever

Balboa Park

Balboa Park December Nights, San Diego’s largest free holiday festival, is about to transform our cultural heart into the most incredible celebration of the year....

Festive Fun at Arts District Liberty Station

The Arts District Liberty Station December events are an explosion of creativity. Get ready for a whirlwind month where phenomenal art exhibitions collide with electrifying...

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Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village is Back

Seaport Village

San Diego‘s coolest holiday tradition, Surfin’ Santa at Seaport Village, is about to splash into the season with the most epic beach-meets-holiday celebration ever! Watch...

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Small-Town Charm at Julian Tree Lighting

Julian Country Christmas Tree Lighting is set to light up this charming mountain town, where holiday cheer flows as freely as hot apple cider and...

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Ring in the Holidays With the East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market

Quartyard

Downtown San Diego is gearing up for a spectacular holiday celebration as the East Village Tree Lighting & Holiday Market prepares to transform the neighborhood...

Annual Small Business Saturday Escondido

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Shop Small and Skate On in Downtown Escondido

Downtown Escondido

Downtown Escondido is kicking its 9th Annual Small Business Saturday into high gear with an incredible twist. This year’s celebration combines the charm of local...

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Holiday Open House

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Sweeth Tooth? Check Out Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Open House

The Seabreeze Craft Chocolates Holiday Open House, a Small Business Saturday event, transforms Carmel Valley into a chocolate lover’s dream! This beloved chocolatier is creating...

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Italian Holiday Vibes at Invita Café’s Makers Market

Invita Café’s Makers Market is brewing up something special! The charming Italian coffee bar is turning Cielo Village into a haven where shopping meets la...

Del Mar’s Racing Season Sprints to an Epic Finale

Del Mar’s Racing Season is thundering into its spectacular finale with an incredible lineup of world-class racing that’ll have hearts racing and crowds roaring. The...

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A Mission Bay Thanksgiving Adventure

Bahia Resort Hotel

The San Diego Thanksgiving Family Cruise is shaking up holiday traditions with a splash of nautical fun! Swap the usual Thanksgiving tradition for an unforgettable...

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Em Coffee House Brings Vietnamese Coffee Culture to Mira Mesa

Get ready for a coffee revolution, San Diego! Em Coffee House is bringing the magic of Vietnamese coffee culture to Mesa Town Center. This stunning...

San Diego’s Taco Champions Crowned at Food + Wine Festival

The verdict is in at the San Diego Food + Wine Festival’s Grand Fiesta “Taco TKO” competition, and we’ve got our 2024 champions: Mexica Fé’s...

Pendry San Diego Kicks Off a Next-Level Holiday Season

The stylish downtown San Diego hotel is transforming into a winter wonderland with everything from PJ brunches with Santa to boozy hot cocoa that’ll make...

Seahorse hotels?! Yes, really!

The Seahorse Hotel at Birch Aquarium is the hottest new address under the sea! These innovative artificial habitats are turning ocean conservation into an epic...

Pop Pie Co. Brings Sweet and Savory Delights to Carlsbad Village

The soon-to-be beloved pie shop in Carlsbad, Pop Pie Co., is rolling into the heart of the village this December, joining forces with Stella Jean’s...

decadent holiday feasts at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fee's festive celebrations

Celebrate the Season at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s festive celebrations are about to make this season unforgettable. From decadent holiday feasts to exclusive events, this beloved destination...

The Big List of Things to Do in San Diego This Weekend

Check out this week’s Big List of Things To Do in San Diego this weekend and make your plans! From a mind-bending cocktail journey and...

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Free On the Steps at SDMA Festival Celebrates Islamic Artistry

On the Steps at SDMA is about to transform the museum into the coolest celebration of the Wonders of Creation exhibition. We’re talking mind-blowing music,...

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Our Favorite PB Marketplace is Having an Epic Birthday Bash!

Pangaea Outpost is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and Pacific Beach small businesses are throwing the party of the year! This treasure trove of...

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Ocean Vibes and Artistic Magic Collide at OMA

Oceanside Museum of Art

The Oceanside Museum of Art is hosting two incredible PST ART Regional Weekend workshops! Led by the amazing Transformative Currents artists, these sessions promise to...

The 16th Annual San Diego Storytelling Festival Comes to Coronado

March 21, 2026

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The Storytellers of San Diego and the Coronado Public Library are hosting the 16th annual San Diego Storytelling Festival, a free all-day community celebration of...

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Brew Community Market Returns for Another Season of Shopping Local

March 21, 2026

9:00 am

There’s something about a slow Saturday morning with a good coffee in hand and local vendors lining the sidewalk. Brew Community Market is back for...