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The Craving: San Diego Food + Drink – Week of May 25, 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.
Sonoma Wine Country Travel Guide: The Best Things to Do, Eat, and Stay (2026)
Sonoma gets undersold because Napa takes all the headlines. That’s actually why you should go. The wine is world-class – arguably better for certain varietals...
best bars restaurants near Petco Park - Bubs
Where to Eat and Drink Before (and After) a Padres Game
San Diego has one of the best ballpark neighborhoods in baseball. Petco Park sits in the heart of downtown, surrounded by the East Village, the...
The Music Company Studio Production
The Music Company Turns 3 and Launches a New Series for Women in Music
San Diego’s music scene has a lot going for it, but building a sustainable career here hasn’t always been easy. That’s exactly the problem that...
Rigoletto on Stage at San Diego Opera
San Diego Opera Unveils Its 2026/2027 Season Lineup
If you’ve been looking for a reason to plan a few cultured nights out, this is it. San Diego Opera just announced its 2026/2027 season,...
La Jolla Music Society Fills April With Jazz, Classical, and Can’t-Miss Performances
April always feels like a reset in San Diego, and La Jolla Music Society is leaning all the way in. The Conrad and Balboa Theatre...
SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
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Ride, Refuel, and Win Big on SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day
  • Several Locations
Bike season is here, and SANDAG is making it worth your while to get out and ride. Bike Anywhere Day returns, and this year it’s...
Adams Avenue Unplugged
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Adams Avenue Unplugged Brings 90 Live Acts to Three Neighborhoods
  • Adams Avenue
If you love discovering live music in unexpected places, Adams Avenue Unplugged is one of those can’t-miss San Diego days. This free musical walkabout takes...
Beach Bunny Festival
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Beach Bunny Festival: Spring Fun at Seaport Village
  • Seaport Village
Spring has a way of sneaking up on us in San Diego. Before you know it, the city is in full bloom and ready to...
Taste Of Hillcrest 2026 Features Over 30 Fantastic Hillcrest Restaurants
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Eat, Sip, and Stroll at Taste of Hillcrest 2026
  • Hillcrest
Hillcrest’s vibrant dining scene takes center stage this spring with the return of Taste of Hillcrest, a self-guided culinary adventure that invites us to explore...
San Diego Magazine's Brunch Bash
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San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash Returns to Omni La Costa for the Ultimate Sunday Funday
  • Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
If brunch is your love language, clear your Sunday plans. San Diego Magazine’s Brunch Bash is back, and it’s taking over the gorgeous grounds of...
Super Diamond San Francisco Band
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Super Diamond Brings the Neil Diamond Experience to Belly Up – And it Rocks
  • Belly Up
If you’ve ever found yourself humming “Sweet Caroline” or belting out “Cherry Cherry” when you thought no one was listening, this one’s for you. Super...
North Park Easter Egg Hunt
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Hop Over to the Free North Park Easter Egg Hunt at Morley Field
Spring in San Diego means sunshine, blooming flowers, and plenty of family-friendly fun – and the North Park Easter Egg Extravaganza is back to kick...
San Marcos Spring Fling & Street Fair
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San Marcos Spring Fling 2026: A Full Day of Music, Food, and Community Fun
  • North City
The San Marcos Spring Fling is back. This year’s lineup of music, activities, food, and local flavors makes it one of the most exciting yet....
San Diego FC Fan Day at San Diego SeaWorld
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SeaWorld San Diego Hosts San Diego FC Fan Day
  • SeaWorld San Diego
Soccer fans and SeaWorld lovers, this one’s for us. SeaWorld San Diego is hosting San Diego FC Fan Day, bringing player meet-and-greets, photo ops, and...
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
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Free Virtual Screening of The Six Triple Eight for Women’s History Month
  • Virtual Event
For Women’s History Month, Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting a free virtual screening of The Six Triple Eight, a powerful documentary honoring the only...
San Diego Made Spring Market La Mesa Village
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San Diego Made Spring Market Heads Back to La Mesa Village
  • La Mesa Village
La Mesa Boulevard is about to get a whole lot more colorful. The 13th annual San Diego Made Spring Market is coming to La Mesa...
Art Alive 2025
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Art Alive Returns to SDMA With a Centennial Soirée in Full Bloom
  • San Diego Museum of Art
Spring in Balboa Park means one thing for many of us – Art Alive is back. And in 2026, The San Diego Museum of Art...
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Fern Street Circus Neighborhood Tour
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Fern Street Circus Returns With Seeds of Joy Neighborhood Tour
  • Several Locations
Fern Street Circus is back in neighborhood parks this spring with Seeds of Joy / Semillas de Alegría, a brand-new bilingual production inspired by its...
Garibaldi Sunset Yoga Golden Hour Flow
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Sunset Yoga on the Waterfront – Garibaldi and Elevate Fitness Team Up for Golden Hour Flow
  • Garibaldi
San Diego has no shortage of gorgeous views, but finding a setting that pairs them with something restorative is a different story. Garibaldi and Elevate...
Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz at MCASD
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MCASD Hosts Preview Party for Giants With Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Giants are coming to La Jolla. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is celebrating the West Coast debut of Giants: Art from the Dean...
Fiesta Del Sol Annual Beach Music Festival
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Fiesta Del Sol Returns to Solana Beach for a Free Beachside Music & Art Festival
  • Fletcher Cove Park
Summer starts early in Solana Beach when Fiesta Del Sol takes over Fletcher Cove Park for two full days of live music, local art, and...
The Best Restaurants in San Diego Right Now (2026 Guide)
San Diego has better restaurants than people give it credit for. Ask most food writers to rank the top dining cities in the US and...
Roller Skating at Ringer's Roller Rink
Ringer’s Roller Rink is Bringing its Wheels to the Waterfront This Summer
San Diego’s favorite roller rink is expanding, and its next stop is one of the most scenic spots in the city. Ringer’s Roller Rink –...
Lapper Sports Bar Line Dancing
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Boots, Hats, and Country Hits: Lapper Sports Bar is Kicking Off Line Dancing in Style
  • Town and Country San Diego
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to bust out your boots, Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen at Town and Country Resort has you covered....
Upcoming Events
Beach Sport, Craft Beer, and Food Trucks: The OTL Beer Fest is Back at Mariner’s Point
May 16, 2026
7:00 am
The 10th Annual Over the Line Beer Fest and Tournament is one of those only-in-San Diego days that’s hard to explain until you’ve been. Hosted...
Curebound Concert for Cures
P!NK Headlines Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park
May 15, 2026
7:00 pm
  • PETCO Park
Global music icon P!NK is headlining Curebound’s 2026 Concert for Cures at Petco Park, and ticket sales will fund cutting-edge adult and pediatric cancer research...
Family Style Spread at Kona Kai
The Kona Kai Clam Bake is Back for Another Round
May 14, 2026
5:30 pm
  • Kona Kai Resort and Spa
If you loved last year’s seaside feast, get ready, because Kona Kai San Diego is bringing back its Clam Bake for another round. And this...
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton
The Avett Brothers and Mike Patton Bring Something Special to the Rady Shell
May 10, 2026
7:30 pm
  • The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is a great venue on a normal night. Add The Avett Brothers to the bill – and then throw...
Mother’s Day with The Gondola Company
Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Scenic Gondola Cruise in the Coronado Cays
May 10, 2026
10:00 am
If you’re looking for a memorable way to celebrate Mom, a peaceful gondola ride through the Coronado Cays offers a charming escape without ever leaving...