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.

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Join an Olympic-style Pub Crawl for a Great Cause

North Park Beer Co.

Join Home of Guiding Hands for a spectacular Olympics-themed pub crawl in North Park! This fun-filled event invites the community to raise a glass, spread...

Brandee Younger with La Jolla Music Society

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Strings of Genius: Brandee Younger Brings Harp Jazz to La Jolla

The Jai

Head over to The JAI at The Conrad in La Jolla for an intimate, cabaret-style performance by jazz harp sensation Brandee Younger. As part of...

Límite at the Coronado Island Film Festival

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Tijuana Tales: ‘Límite’ Pushes Boundaries at Coronado Film Fest

The Coronado Island Film Festival and Planet 9 Films are proud to present a screening of Límite, a short film by George Nicholas, at the...

Culture & Cocktails at The San Diego Museum of Art

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Culture & Cocktails: American Summer

San Diego Museum of Art

Culture & Cocktails returns this summer at San Diego Museum of Art! Revel in art, soak in shared good vibes, and explore the philosophy of...

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Celebrate All Things Tiki at the Oasis Festival

Town and Country San Diego

The original and largest Tiki event in the world is back in San Diego for its 24th year! The Tiki Oasis Festival is a five-night,...

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Brunch, Booze, and Bay Views: A San Diego Summer Must

Spanish Landing Park

San Diego, get ready for the biggest outdoor brunch festival on the bay! You won’t want to miss the Brunch on the Bay Festival at...

New Frontwave Arena to Host Pre-Season NBA Clippers Game in Oceanside

The LA Clippers will host the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, October 8, at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside for a preseason game. Frontwave Arena is the...

The Pink Lady’s New Plate: Chef Alex Pailles Takes the Helm at La Valencia

La Jolla’s iconic La Valencia Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Alex Pailles to lead the culinary program. As La Valencia...

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Savor the Summer at Bates Nut Farm’s Food Festival

Bates Nut Farm

The Summer Food Festival at Bates Nut Farm isn’t just another food event—it’s the ultimate summer evening getaway. Picture yourself strolling through the farm, savoring...

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Find Amazing Retro Treasures at San Diego Vintage Flea Market

Normal Heights Masonic Lodge

The San Diego Vintage Flea Market is back at Normal Heights Masonic Lodge! This is a rain-or-shine market, so remember to put on your rain...

Stray Cats at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

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Rockabilly Revival: Stray Cats Pounce on San Diego’s Rady Shell

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Get ready to rock out with the legendary Stray Cats on their Summer Tour 2024! Catch them live at the stunning Rady Shell at Jacobs...

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Raise Your Glass (and the Stakes): Del Mar’s Wine Fest is Back

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Ready for a summer Saturday you won’t forget? Mark your calendar the for 5th Annual Uncorked: Del Mar Summer Wine Fest happening at Del Mar...

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Divine Vibes at Trilogy’s Anniversary Bash!

Ready for a weekend to remember? Trilogy Sanctuary will celebrate their 10-year anniversary in August, promising three days packed with dance parties, engaging workshops, inspiring...

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The Brotherhood Tour: Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Unite for a Musical Extravaganza

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Get ready, San Diego! The Brotherhood Tour is bringing two legendary bands, Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, together for an unforgettable night of music...

Shake It Up: San Diego’s Hottest Cocktail Classes and Dinners

GBOD Hospitality Group, one of San Diego’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, will raise San Diegans’ spirits with a new series of cocktail and dinner events featuring...

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Roma Norte Brings Technique-Driven Cocktails and Mexico City Flair to San Diego

Roma Norte, a new bar concept by the acclaimed team behind Puesto and Marisi, brings the electric energy, hospitality, and world-class cocktail culture of Mexico City to...

Picture Perfect: San Diego’s Sphere Photo Studio is Revolutionizing Selfies!

Hey there, San Diego. We’ve got the inside scoop on the game-changing photo studio, Sphere Photo Studio, that’s about to revolutionize your selfie game! Picture...

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Geek Out at XOSOHO’s Rooftop Party!

Hey, San Diego! Ready to level up your SDCC experience? XOSOHO GeekWeek Rooftop Party at Cielo Rooftop Lounge is where you want to be for...

Pandas are Back at The San Diego Zoo!

Starting Thursday, August 8, 2024, you can connect with the adorable Yun Chuan and Xin Bao at the San Diego Zoo’s brand-new Panda Ridge. This...

Taste the Buzz: Pepino Pop-Ups in La Jolla Happening This August!

Ready to add some flavor to your summer Sundays? Pepino, the new Peruvian-influenced eatery and bakeshop, is making waves in La Jolla with pop-ups every...

Comics Cross Borders: Border Blitz Takes Flight at CBX

Comic-Con Museum will debut an extension of its bi-national exhibit Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana through an activation at Cross Border Xpress from...

Cardiff Farmer’s Market to Host Yoga & Summer Farmer’s Market Tours

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Om Your Way to Organic: Cardiff Market’s Mindful Shopping Experience

Cardiff Farmer’s Market is excited to unveil an energizing wellness extravaganza! Join their brand-new monthly outdoor yoga sessions and engaging farmer’s market tours. Dive into...

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Planting Dreams, One Bite at a Time: Berry Good Food’s “Seeds for the Future”

Julep Venue

Join local nonprofit Berry Good Food for a delicious evening during its annual “Seeds for the Future” event. This unforgettable evening supports BGF’s local school...

Layover Summer Soiree at Intercontinental San Diego

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Rooftop Rhythms & Retail: InterCon SD’s Summer Soiree

Layover

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of summer at the InterContinental San Diego with the Layover Summer Soiree! This event marks the return of the...

Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special at Winstons

Infectious Grooves Hit Winstons: Wreckless Strangers & The Great North Special

January 24, 2026

9:00 pm

WinstonsOB

If you’re looking for a Saturday night that’s heavy on soul, groove, and live energy, Winstons in Ocean Beach has you covered. Wreckless Strangers and...

Ocean Beach

The Greatest Social Beach Volleyball Tournament Ever Returns to Del Mar

January 24, 2026

7:00 am

Del Mar Dog Beach

The Onesie Beach Volleyball Tournament is back for its 10th year, and if you’ve never played beach volleyball in a full-body onesie, you’re missing out...

Del Mar

New Village Arts Brings Bold Sci-Fi Thriller The Apiary to Carlsbad

January 23, 2026

7:30 pm

New Village Arts is kicking off 2026 with something a little different – a sci-fi workplace thriller set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory 22 years...

Carlsbad

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