Open House San Diego 2026 Celebrates Architecture and Design

Annual event opens doors to noteworthy spaces across East Village, Little Italy, and more

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The San Diego Architectural Foundation is hosting its annual Open House San Diego 2026, a free celebration of architecture, design, and the built environment. The event will open the doors to a curated collection of noteworthy spaces across East Village, Little Italy, City Center, Bankers Hill, and North Park, offering rare behind-the-scenes access, guided tours, and conversations with architects, designers, and owners.

Why it matters

Open House San Diego provides a unique opportunity for the public to experience the city's architecture and design from a new perspective, fostering appreciation and understanding of the built environment.

The details

Participants can step inside architecture and design studios, cultural institutions, residential developments, educational campuses, hospitality spaces, and innovative mixed-use projects during the event. Many sites offer rare behind-the-scenes access, guided tours, and conversations with the professionals who bring these places to life.

  • Open House San Diego 2026 will take place on March 7, 2026.

The players

San Diego Architectural Foundation

The organization presenting Open House San Diego 2026, a non-profit dedicated to promoting architecture, design, and the built environment in San Diego.

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What’s next

The full list of sites and tour information for Open House San Diego 2026 will be available starting March 1 at sdarchitecture.org.

The takeaway

Open House San Diego 2026 offers the public a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the diverse architecture and design that shapes the city, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the built environment.