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New in San Diego — August 2026

30 new openings · 26 answered questions · 12 notable events spotted on the San Diego map in August 2026.

🏪 New places that opened

  • Southern California bar and lounge concept The Bungalow is preparing to open a new location in the Alley building at IQHQ’s RaDD waterfront development in San Diego.

    47d ago

  • Singapore-based Chinese restaurant Paradise Dynasty is planning a location at RaDD in San Diego’s downtown waterfront district, known for its colorful xiao long bao.

    48d ago

  • Char BBQ, a barbecue concept that previously operated as a local pop-up, is preparing to open at 13513 Poway Rd in the former Tikka Lounge space.

    48d ago

  • Southern California bar and lounge concept The Bungalow is preparing to open at IQHQ’s RaDD waterfront development, in the Alley building, in San Diego.

    48d ago

  • Singapore-based Chinese restaurant Paradise Dynasty is planning its first San Diego location at RaDD, the Research and Development District on the downtown waterfront.

    49d ago

  • Char BBQ, a barbecue concept that previously operated as a local pop-up, is preparing to open at 13513 Poway Rd in Creekside Plaza, in the former Tikka Lounge space.

    49d ago

  • Family-owned Mexican restaurant El Rincon Cocina is working on a second location serving Guadalajara-style cuisine at 651 Palomar St, Suite 23A, in Chula Vista.

    50d ago

  • Dave’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken chain, is planning a new location at 655 H Street in Chula Vista as part of the Plaza 655 redevelopment.

    51d ago

  • Family-owned Mexican restaurant El Rincon Cocina is working on a second location serving Guadalajara-style cuisine at 651 Palomar St, Suite 23A, in Chula Vista.

    51d ago

  • Le Petit Chef combines 3D projections, animated storytelling and a four-course meal at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.

    51d ago

  • Dave’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant chain, is planning a new location at Plaza 655 on a prominent corner at 655 H Street in Chula Vista.

    52d ago

  • Waymo received final approval to start its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Diego.

    52d ago

  • South Korean fried chicken chain BHC Chicken is preparing a new San Marcos location at 133 N Twin Oaks Valley Road, Suite 100.

    54d ago

  • Jeff’s Beach Burgers, a La Jolla burger restaurant continuing the former Jeff’s Burgers legacy, is preparing to open at UC San Diego’s Triton Center in La Jolla.

    55d ago

  • Momo Sando & Omakase, a Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, rolls and sandwiches, is working on a second location at 2521 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 103, in Carlsbad.

    55d ago

  • South Korean fried chicken chain BHC Chicken is preparing to open a new location at 133 N Twin Oaks Valley Road, Suite 100, in San Marcos.

    55d ago

  • Waymo got final approval to start its driverless rideshare service in San Diego.

    55d ago

  • Jeff’s Beach Burgers, a La Jolla burger restaurant continuing the former Jeff’s Burgers legacy, is preparing to open a new location at UC San Diego’s Triton Center.

    56d ago

  • Momo Sando & Omakase, a Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, rolls, and sandwiches, is working on a second location at 2521 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 103, in Carlsbad.

    56d ago

  • The City Tacos team is opening El Punto at San Diego's Liberty Station, with tacos from the City Tacos menu plus entrees and shareable dishes.

    57d ago

  • The City Tacos team plans to open El Punto at San Diego's Liberty Station, with tacos from the City Tacos menu plus entrees and shareable dishes.

    58d ago

  • Live Nation plans to preserve and adapt the historic Wonder Bread building in San Diego's East Village into a 4,000-capacity music venue expected to open in 2028.

    59d ago

  • Starbread, a Filipino bakery known for Señorita Bread and fresh pastries, is preparing to open its third location at 1457 E Plaza Boulevard in National City.

    60d ago

  • Korean-style cream puff business Mon Chourie plans to open a bakery counter-service window inside Kairoa Brewing Company in San Diego’s University Heights.

    60d ago

  • Chef Andrew “Drew” Bent is planning Bangers Barbecue, a new barbecue spot taking over the former Bellamy’s space in Escondido.

    60d ago

  • Filipino bakery Starbread is preparing to open its third location at 1457 E Plaza Boulevard in National City, serving Señorita Bread and fresh-baked pastries.

    61d ago

  • Mon Chourie, a Korean-style cream puff business run by baker Kelly Kim, plans to open a counter-service bakery window inside Kairoa Brewing Company in University Heights.

    61d ago

  • Chef Andrew “Drew” Bent is opening Bangers Barbecue in the former Bellamy’s restaurant space at 417 West Grand Avenue in Escondido.

    61d ago

  • Zuma, a luxury Japanese restaurant known for its modern izakaya concept, is opening its first California location in downtown San Diego this summer.

    62d ago

  • Zuma will open its first California location this summer in downtown San Diego, bringing the luxury Japanese restaurant brand’s modern izakaya concept to the city.

    64d ago

❓ Questions locals answered

📅 Events that happened

  • 📅 The San Diego State Aztecs drew Colorado College after a late equalizer stopped Katie Senn's comeback goal.
  • 📅 Birch Aquarium is bringing back fall pier walks and tidepooling adventures, led by aquarium educators who teach about local marine life and coastal habitats.
  • 📅 USC men's water polo opens the season at the Triton Invitational in La Jolla, taking on four teams over three days.
  • 📅 San Diego has 10 free visual art exhibits on view through the end of summer, including displays featuring trees, breasts, and fluffy sea creatures.
  • 📅 San Diego State's Aztecs drew Colorado College after a late equalizer halted Katie Senn's comeback goal.
  • 📅 San Diego men's soccer opened the semester against Life Pacific and picked up its first regular-season win.
  • 📅 San Diego Humane Society is waiving adoption fees Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its San Diego and El Cajon locations.
  • 📅 USC will travel to La Jolla for the Triton Invitational, taking on four teams across three days to open the men's water polo season.
  • 📅 San Diego State's mostly rookie lineup tied Navy 2-2.
  • 📅 A lunar eclipse is visible in San Diego now.
  • 📅 The San Diego Seals are moving their home games from Pechanga Arena San Diego to Frontwave Arena.
  • 📅 My Life Is Murder Season 3 airs Fridays from Aug. 28 through Sept. 25, 2026, at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV, with Seasons 1 through 3 streaming on KPBS+.
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