How to Explore San Diego County Without a Car in 2026

Travelers exploring San Diego County using public transportation

San Diego County is often described as a driving destination, and that description is partly accurate. The county covers a large area that includes coastal cities, dense urban neighborhoods, inland communities, mountains, rural areas, and desert landscapes. Some destinations remain difficult or impractical to reach without a private vehicle. That does not mean every San […]

What’s New to See and Do in San Diego County in 2026

New family attractions and cultural experiences across San Diego County

San Diego County’s familiar attractions are still worth visiting, but 2026 has added several strong reasons to build a new itinerary. Major family attractions have opened in North County, newer museums and performance venues are expanding the cultural landscape, and long-established destinations have introduced experiences that may feel completely different from a previous visit. The […]

Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization: What Coastal Travelers Should Know in 2026

Railroad stabilization work along the Del Mar coastal bluffs

The railroad running along the Del Mar bluffs offers one of the most recognizable coastal views in San Diego County, but it also occupies a narrow and vulnerable strip of land above the beach. Erosion, storms, seismic activity, drainage problems, and gradual bluff retreat have made continued stabilization necessary while regional agencies study a longer-term […]

University Bikeway Construction in San Diego: Route, Timeline, and Street Changes

University Bikeway construction along University Avenue in San Diego

A major transportation project is reshaping part of University Avenue through San Diego’s Mid-City communities. The University Bikeway is now under construction, bringing a new 2.8-mile bicycle route together with road resurfacing, upgraded crossings, bus boarding improvements, curb ramps, traffic-calming features, and changes intended to make the corridor easier to use for people traveling in […]

Chula Vista Harbor Park Expansion: Playground, Splash Pad, and Bayfront Changes

Harbor Park expansion area along the Chula Vista Bayfront

Chula Vista’s waterfront is changing quickly, but one of its most important projects is not a hotel, convention center, or private development. Harbor Park is being expanded and improved to provide more public recreation, shoreline access, family amenities, and connections across the Chula Vista Bayfront. The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula […]

San Diego Airport New Terminal 1: What Travelers Need to Know in 2026

Travelers arriving outside San Diego International Airport New Terminal 1

San Diego International Airport has entered a new era. The original Terminal 1, long known for tight waiting areas and an aging layout, has been replaced in stages by a larger terminal designed around modern security, local dining, public art, easier parking, and a stronger sense of San Diego. The first major portion of the […]