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.
best outdoor patios in San Diego
Which Restaurants and Bars Have the Best Outdoor Patios in San Diego? The Votes Are In…
We asked our Instagram fam to tell us your favorite patios for outdoor dining, drinks, and relaxing in the fresh San Diego air. Here’s what...
Marufuku Ramen for AANHPI Eats Week
San Diego’s AANHPI Eats Week is Back and the Lineup is Exciting
AANHPI Eats Week returns to San Diego for its second year, bringing together a growing group of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-owned restaurants...
Escondido Street Festival
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Downtown Escondido Comes Alive for its Annual Spring Street Festival
  • Grand Avenue
The Escondido Street Festival has been a north San Diego County tradition for nearly 30 years, and this spring it’s back on Historic Grand Avenue...
Runners and walkers at the 39th Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk in San Diego
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The Most Scenic Race in Southern California Runs Over the Coronado Bridge
  • 1 Park Blvd
There aren’t many races in Southern California where the course itself is the main attraction. The 39th Navy Bay Bridge Run/Walk is one of them....
Ocean Beach Kite Festival
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The Oldest Children’s Kite Festival in the US is Right Here in Ocean Beach
The Ocean Beach Kite Festival has been a San Diego tradition since 1948, making this year’s edition the 79th annual – and one of those...
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This South Park Fireside Chat Might Be the Most Honest Conversation You Have All Month
Parlay House San Diego is hosting an intimate evening in South Park built around a question a lot of high-achieving women don’t often say out...
Seaworld San Diego Summer Drone Display
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SeaWorld San Diego is Lighting Up the Night Sky This Summer
  • SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego has a new reason to stay after dark this summer. Ocean of Dreams is an all-new nightly drone show featuring 600 fully...
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balboa park event
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The Balboa Park Pow Wow Returns for its 38th Year
  • Balboa Park
Balboa Park plays host to a lot of things, but the 38th Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow is one of its most meaningful. Organized by...
balboa park event
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Step Into an Enchanted Evening at Balboa Park’s Inaugural Garden Party
Balboa Park is doing something it’s never done before. The first-ever Balboa Park Garden Party is coming this summer, presented by Whittier Trust, and it’s...
Cinbarella Il-Tabarrosite
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Grand Opera Meets Neoclassical Ballet at the California Center for the Arts
  • California Center for the Arts
If you’ve never seen an opera and a ballet tell the same story back to back – in the same afternoon – this is your...
The Big Exchange 2025
Your Museum Membership Just Unlocked Free Access to 60+ San Diego Cultural Sites
If you hold a membership at any of San Diego’s participating museums, this is your reminder to make the most of it. The Big Exchange...
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Arian Khaefi
La Jolla Symphony & Chorus is Bringing the World to San Diego This Season
If you’ve been sleeping on the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, the 2026-2027 season – titled “Forces of Nature” – is a very good reason...
World Classic Rockers
Upcoming
Rock the Flight Deck This 4th of July: Classic Hits, Big Bay Boom & America’s 250th
  • USS Midway Museum
There are Fourth of July plans, and then there are those Fourth of July plans – the kind worth putting on the calendar the moment...
Harland Brewing Co. Crone Zone
Harland Brewing is Stacking Fridays in May
If you’re looking for reasons to spend more time at a taproom this month, Harland Brewing Company has put together a May lineup that covers...
Jacumba Hot Springs Cabanas
Trade the City for the Desert: Day and Evening Pool Passes at Jacumba Hot Springs
There’s a small desert town about an hour east of San Diego where natural mineral springs have been bubbling up from the earth for as...
Bach Collegium San Diego - Far Beyond the Skies
Where Baroque Meets Gospel: A Concert That Crosses Traditions
There’s something rare about a concert that asks you to sit with big emotions – grief, joy, the space between the two – and actually...
Cinco De Mayo
The Cinco De Mayo Fiesta In Old Town Kicks Off May 2nd
Old Town’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is sure to spice up your weekend as it transforms San Diego’s historic Old Town area into the largest...
100 Days of Belmont
Belmont Park is Turning 101 and Spending the Whole Summer Celebrating
One of San Diego’s most beloved beachfront landmarks is marking a major milestone this summer, and the celebration is going to last all season long....
Andaz San Diego Pool and Cabana for May Events
Andaz San Diego Has a Packed May for You to Enjoy
Andaz San Diego is one of those downtown spots that always seems to have something going on – and May is no exception. The rooftop...
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Cabana Experience
Your Own Rooftop Retreat: Margaritaville’s Cabana Experience Has Arrived
Downtown San Diego just got a little more laid-back. The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has opened its rooftop pool cabanas to the public...
Jefferson Starship for San Diego County Fair
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The San Diego Fair’s Paddock Stage Lineup is Stacked This Summer
Every summer, the San Diego County Fair rolls out a full concert series on the Chevrolet Paddock Stage – and the best part is it’s...
things to do in North Park San Diego
North Park San Diego: The Complete Neighborhood Guide
North Park is San Diego’s hottest food and bar scene. More award-winning restaurants and bars per square mile than anywhere else in the city. The...
best brunch San Diego
The Best Brunch in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)
San Diego takes brunch personally. Maybe it’s the weather – when every weekend feels like it was designed for sitting outside with a plate of...
San Diego Blood Bank
Back Your Crew: San Diego’s First Responder Blood Drive Has a Leaderboard
If there’s ever a good time to roll up your sleeve, it’s this one. The USPFC and the San Diego Blood Bank have joined forces...
Upcoming Events
Ziggy Marley performing live on the Brightside Tour 2026 in San Diego
Catch Ziggy Marley Live at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
June 20, 2026
8:00 pm
  • Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Ziggy Marley is bringing his Brightside Tour to San Diego for a night of live reggae at one of the city’s best outdoor venues. Supporting...
Reset and Reconnect at the Ikigai Wellness Retreat at the Japanese Friendship Garden
June 20, 2026
4:00 pm
  • Japanese Friendship Garden
If you’ve been craving a full reset that feels intentional, this one’s worth clearing your calendar for. The Ikigai Wellness Retreat is coming to the...
3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition
Support Rady Children’s Hospital at the 3rd Annual Downtown Oceanside BBQ Competition
June 20, 2026
10:00 am
Local pitmasters are firing up their grills for a great cause this summer. The 3rd Annual Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition transforms the Downtown Oceanside...
Crowds celebrating Scottish heritage at the San Diego Scottish Highland Games San Diego
Immerse Yourself in Scottish Heritage at the 50th Annual San Diego Highland Games
June 20, 2026
9:00 am
Five decades of Scottish heritage, athleticism, and community come together this summer as the San Diego Scottish Highland Games celebrate their 50th anniversary – and...
Del Mar Summer Solstice
Del Mar’s Summer Solstice Returns With Ocean Views and Epic Eats
June 18, 2026
5:00 pm
  • Powerhouse Park
Del Mar's annual Summer Solstice event is coming back to Powerhouse Park, and we're already planning our strategy for maximum food sampling.