San Diego is gearing up for an exciting 2026, from expansions at major attractions to the high-octane arrival of NASCAR at Naval Base Coronado, along with a variety of centennial celebrations and groundbreaking art exhibits, and a wave of highly anticipated new restaurants. Whether you’re a sports fan, sun-seeker, gourmet traveler or arts aficionado, there’s always something new happening in San Diego. We’ve rounded up a list of notable things to put on your radar as you plan your San Diego itinerary for the year ahead.