The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink News – Week of October 12, 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.

A Beer Lover’s Ultimate Guide To La Mesa Oktoberfest

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in San Diego

Dig the lederhosen and dirndl out of the closet and grab your best stein. It’s that time of year again for the most famous German...

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Take Oktoberfest Out on the Water With the Mission Bay Party Cruise

Bahia Resort Hotel

Lederhosen is optional. A good attitude is not. The San Diego Oktoberfest Party Cruise is back for its fourth year, boarding the three-level William D....

Pirates of the Caribbean screening under the stars at Midway

Upcoming

Set Sail for Midway’s Fright Deck Halloween Party

USS Midway Museum

Calling all pirates, ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the deep. This Halloween, gather your crew and step aboard the USS Midway Museum for Fright Deck:...

A stroll through Point Loma's new public art walk

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Take a Stroll Through Point Loma’s New Public Art

Point Loma Village is getting a fresh dose of color, and the whole community is invited to celebrate a bold new mural by acclaimed San...

The Dempsey's reimagined lodge exterior in Pine Hills

Meet The Dempsey, Your Stylish New Mountain Escape Near Julian

A century-old mountain lodge just outside Julian is about to feel brand new. The Dempsey opens this October in Pine Hills, transforming the historic 1912...

Bring the Kids to 60+ Museums Free This October – Tijuana Just Joined the Party

Sixteen years in, Kids Free in October just got its biggest upgrade yet. The San Diego Museum Council’s annual program gives kids 12 and under...

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San Diego Personal Trainers

Iron Orr Fitness: The San Diego Training Philosophy Built Around Not Getting Injured

Iron Orr Fitness brings an injury-conscious approach to training, combining corrective exercise, individualized programming, and DGI philosophy to help clients make progress.

Jack White Live delivering a night of rock and roll

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See Jack White Bring Raw Rock Energy to The Sound

Jack White is hitting the road again, and Del Mar is getting a stop on the tour. Known for reinventing rock and roll on his...

Plan Your Four Days at the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival

Discover the magic of the San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival, where jazz bridges cultures in a vibrant four-day celebration.

Upcoming

Spend Halloween Night With the Yokai at Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

Celebrate Halloween at the Yokai Masquerade. Dress as your favorite Yokai and enjoy a night of fun, performances, and folklore.

Lions Tigers & Bears celebrating fall with rescued animals

Upcoming

Celebrate Spooky Season With the Animals at Lions Tigers & Bears

Lions Tigers & Bears

Alpine’s favorite exotic animal sanctuary is getting into the Halloween spirit with the return of its Spooky Campover and Pumpkin Bash. Back by popular demand,...

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Send Off Summer at The Skyline Spin – a Free Beachside DJ Event in Oceanside

The Mushroom Cowboy has been throwing free daytime music gatherings across the country – good sound, good coffee, no cover charge. New York, New Orleans,...

The Best Bars and Restaurants to Watch NFL Football in San Diego

Whether your team is on the field or you’re just here for the nachos, San Diego has plenty of places to catch the game this...

Explore Temecula Valley’s Barrel Art Trail, Where Wine Country Meets Public Art

Someone in Temecula looked at a pile of retired wine barrels and thought: art exhibit. And honestly? Correct. The Barrel Art Trail puts 42 one-of-a-kind...

Dine In at Goop Kitchen’s First Sit-Down Restaurant in Del Mar

Yes, that goop. Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand just opened its first-ever dine-in restaurant at One Paseo in Del Mar, and it’s a 92-seat space she personally...

Ales N' Rails bringing craft beer and trains together

Upcoming

Get Ready for a Night of Beer and Trains at Ales N’ Rails

San Diego Model Railroad Museum

Craft beer and model trains are teaming up again for Ales N’ Rails, and tickets are officially on sale. This annual evening at the San...

Experience Hotel del Coronado’s 2026 Holiday Season – Skating, Igloos, and a Skydiving Santa

Hotel del Coronado has been doing the holidays for over 135 years, and this season’s theme – “A Holiday Through Time” – leans into exactly...

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Raise a Stein at OB Oktoberfest’s Y2K Weekend at the Beach

OB Pier Parking Lot

OB Oktoberfest has been going strong for over 20 years and somehow keeps getting more unhinged, in the best way. This year it’s leaning hard...

Sake Bar Gaga hosting its latest chef collaboration dinner

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Get a Taste of Kettner Exchange x Sake Bar Gaga’s Latest Collaboration

Sake Bar Gaga’s Chef Collaboration Series is back for round two, and this time it’s bringing together two very different culinary worlds under one roof....

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Enjoy Endless Coffee at the SD Coffee Festival on Broadway Pier

Broadway Pier

Explore the best coffee at the San Diego Coffee Festival. Sample brews from renowned roasters at Broadway Pier this fall.

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Explore Art and Wine Along the Streets of La Jolla Village

Downtown La Jolla
Girard Avenue

Experience the La Jolla Art & Wine Festival with over 170 artists showcasing fine art in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Labor Day Weekend at Campland on the Bay

Camp, Play, and Party on Mission Bay this Labor Day

Summer’s last hurrah is here, and Campland on the Bay and Mission Bay RV Resort are throwing everything they’ve got at Labor Day weekend. Between...

Crowds soaking up the creativity at Alley Cat Art Fest

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Wander Downtown El Cajon’s Arts District at Alley Cat Art Fest

Get ready for a day filled with art, music, and creativity at Alley Cat Art Fest. This free, open-air festival brings together the best of...

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Paddle Into a Floating DJ Set at A Burn On The Bay

Ski Beach

Explore the scenic beauty of Mission Bay during Playa Paddle. Enjoy paddling under the sunset with DJ music and a supportive community.

Get Your Costume Ready for Halloween at the Station

October 25, 2026

12:00 pm

Ingram Plaza

Liberty Station is throwing its annual Halloween bash, and it’s free, family-friendly, and packed with enough activities to fill your whole afternoon. Costumes are strongly...

Liberty Station

Set Sail for Midway’s Fright Deck Halloween Party

October 24, 2026

6:00 pm

USS Midway Museum

Calling all pirates, ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the deep. This Halloween, gather your crew and step aboard the USS Midway Museum for Fright Deck:...