Jan’s Health Bar is now open at One Paseo — the brand is known for their health-forward dishes and power smoothies. | Photo via Jan’s Health Bar
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting SD’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in San Diego — plus, some spots coming soon. Keep tabs on this list to stay ahead of the cuisine curve. And don’t forget to bookmark it. Jan’s Health Bar | Smoothies + salads | The Orange County-based fast-casual eatery recently debuted its first San Diego County location at One Paseo. The menu features salads, sandwiches, wraps, and signature drinks like the Peanut Butter Banana Date Smoothie.
Bianchi Pizza & Pasta | Italian | Reservations | Tucked inside the Bahia Resort Hotel in Mission Bay, this restaurant specializes in Neapolitan-inspired cuisine + wood-fired pizza created by Chef Ignazio Tagliavia.
San Diego County Fair | Thursday, June 19-Sunday, July 6 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar | $13+ | The summertime staple continues with rides, games, fried food, exhibits, and concerts galore — don’t miss it.
Dierks Bentley | 7 p.m. | North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista | $50+ | The CMA Award-winning country star known for hits like “Drunk on a Plane” and “Somewhere on a Beach” performs his “Broken Branches” tour.
Friday, June 20
2 Chainz & Lil Jon | 7:30 p.m. | San Diego County Fair | $68+ | Yeah, we’d better stretch and snap our fingers for this one — the Grammy-winning “No Lie” and “Get Low” rappers unite on one stage. Turn down for what.
Saturday, June 21
Make Music Day 2025 | 10 a.m. | Museum of Making Music, Carlsbad | Free | Join the worldwide celebration of music with free admission to this North County museum and a day of live music, hands-on activities, and exhibitions.
Garden Fair | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Nat | Free | Spend the day at the museum’s new native garden, walk The Nature Trail, and learn about our region’s unique plants and their pollinators.
Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth Celebration | 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Memorial Park | Free | Commemorate the holiday with music, dance performances, spoken word, food vendors, and family fun.
Wu Tang Clan | 8 p.m. | Pechanga Arena San Diego | $104+ | It’s not just for the children — the iconic hip-hop group brings their tour to SD with Run the Jewels.
Sunday, June 22
Scoop San Diego Ice Cream Festival | 12-4 p.m. | 30th Street & North Park Way | $45+ | This is the coolest festival ever — sample ice cream, gelato + paletas while supporting the nonprofit ProduceGood.
Monday, June 23
Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park | $69+ | You’re going to flip for tonight’s ballpark giveaway: The first 40,000 fans will get a Fernando Tatis Jr. Bat Flip Bobblehead with a 360° rotating mini bat.
Tuesday, June 24
”Moulin Rouge! The Musical” | Through Sunday, July 6 | 7 p.m. | Civic Theatre | $52+ | Pop the champagne — the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical brings glitz, grandeur, glory + romance to the stage.
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San Diego International Airport opened ~2,400 additional parking spaces as part of the New T1’s Terminal 1 Parking Plaza, which now offers 5,200+ spaces. The plaza features a free tire inflation station and luggage carts. Phase 1A of SAN’s biggest ever infrastructure project will debut this September with 19 new gates.
Holiday
Juneteenth is today. Observe the day with the Black Seminole History presentation at the Worldbeat Cultural Center, the Juneteenth BBQ Cookout at Gossip Grill, or the Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, June 21 at Memorial Park.
Civic
The Port of San Diego will start construction this fall on improvements to Harbor Park — aka Bayside Park — along the Chula Vista Bayfront. The park near the new Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center will be expanded to 25 acres. This first phase will add landscaping, playgrounds, picnic benches, and more.
Ranked
If you build it, they will come. “Esquire” named the Skyline Lounge at Carlsbad’s Legoland Hotel among the Best Bars in America. The rankings touted the bar as perfect for exhausted parents — “not since the invention of the airport bar has a drinking establishment been so perfectly essential to its environment.”
Biz
Hotel del Coronado’s six-year, $550 million renovation is officially complete. The Del unveiled upgrades yesterday to its historic Victorian building, garden courtyard, event spaces, and new restaurants. The landmark’s makeover is designed to keep the historic 1888 property “at the top of its game for another 100 years.”
Seasonal
The Marine Room’s famous High Tide Dinners return this summer, with the first round Monday, June 23-Wednesday, June 25. Patrons will watch the waves crash against the restaurant’s windows as they eat. Additional events are on Tuesday, July 22-Thursday, July 24 and Wednesday, Aug. 20-Friday, Aug. 22 — make reservations.
San Diegan
San Diego’s lone James Beard Award finalist Chef Tara Monsod didn’t bring home the 2025 title, but as always, she repped our city with talent + grace. You can experience Monsod’s culinary prowess at Animae in downtown San Diego and Le Coq in La Jolla. You make us proud, chef. (Eater San Diego)
Closing
City Tacos will close its East Village location adjacent to Petco Park on Monday, June 30. The San Diego Padres are taking over the leased spot to add offices and restaurant + entertainment spaces for games and ballpark events. City Tacos has six other locations, including North Park, PB, and OB. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Active
Downtown Skate — the outdoor roller rink that debuted last year at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina — will return for a summertime run Friday, June 27-Wednesday, July 9. The pop-up will feature live DJ sets on weekends, plus local snack vendors + Cutwater cocktails. Book your skating sesh and roll on over.
Cause
Feeding San Diego launched ~30 summer meal + food distribution sites to support local kids and families facing food insecurity this season. The nonprofit says $1 can provide up to two meals to locals in need — donations are always welcome.
Weather
The weather is warming up but if you need a place to cool down, San Diego County’s Cool Zones are now open through Oct. 31. Cool Zones operate at several local libraries and community centers and offer air-conditioning and a safe space for locals to beat the heat.
Sports
Rookie sensation Oronde Gadsden II is drawing Darren Waller comparisons. Is the Bolts’ fifth-round pick poised for a breakout rookie season? Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Los Angeles Chargerswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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This is not a mirage. The Museum of Illusions is now open on Fifth Street in downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. The space features 80+ mind-bending exhibits, including SD-inspired installations like the surf-themed Reversed Room.
I visited the museum this week and can confirm, “nothing is ever quite as it seems” — don’t worry, there are not really 1,000 Monicas in your inbox today.Grab tickets and check it out.
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