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Stella Jean's Ice Cream and Pop Pie Co. Are Opening in La Mesa Village This Summer

Stella Jean's Ice Cream and Pop Pie Co. Are Opening in La Mesa Village This Summer

Stella Jean's Ice Cream and Pop Pie Co. are both headed to La Mesa Boulevard this summer. The two San Diego dessert brands will open side-by-side at 8243 and 8247 La Mesa Blvd, filling spaces left by Village Pet Salon and Act II. It's the ninth Stella Jean's location and the seventh Pop Pie, and both chose La Mesa Village for the same reason: the foot traffic, the Friday farmers market, and a neighborhood that's been asking for a real scoop shop. La Mesa, California gets two new reasons to walk the boulevard this summer.

Sobremesa and Hacienda Cazadores: Two New Restaurants Changing La Mesa's Food Scene

Sobremesa and Hacienda Cazadores: Two New Restaurants Changing La Mesa's Food Scene

Two new restaurants opened in La Mesa within months of each other, and both come from established San Diego restaurant teams. Sobremesa launched in December 2025 at 8622 Lake Murray Boulevard with a Latin American menu from the Aromi and Carbonaro's crew. Hacienda Cazadores opened on La Mesa Boulevard in the old Por Favor space, backed by the Alba Restaurant Group behind Farmer's Table and Limoncello. Neither is a chain, and neither is a gamble. These are experienced operators expanding into La Mesa, California because they see what the neighborhood is becoming.

New Restaurants in Encinitas for 2026: Coast Highway 101's Biggest Year in a Decade

New Restaurants in Encinitas for 2026: Coast Highway 101's Biggest Year in a Decade

Six independently owned restaurants are opening on or near Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas during 2026. The new spots include Pastaria Vivi, a chef-driven fresh pasta shop in Encinitas Village; Blank Slate, a farm-to-table event space at 101 North Coast Highway; Encinitas Brewing Company, the city's first brewery at 1588 Leucadia Boulevard; and The Brant, a coastal restaurant with rooftop bar at 806 Coast Highway 101. Rosemarie's Buns and Brews and Chick and Hawk have already opened on the 101 corridor. Combined with longtime favorites like Union Kitchen and Tap, Honey's Bistro, and Herb and Sea, the Encinitas dining scene is now one of the strongest in San Diego's North County.

Sharp Grossmont Hospital in 2026: New Neuroscience Center, Residency Program, and What's Next

Sharp Grossmont Hospital in 2026: New Neuroscience Center, Residency Program, and What's Next

Sharp Grossmont Hospital gets over 22,200 monthly Google searches, making it the most-searched keyword in all of La Mesa. And in 2026, there's more happening on that Fletcher Parkway campus than ever. The $58 million Hospital for Neuroscience opened in 2025 as the first of its kind in San Diego County. A new family medicine residency program just received ACGME accreditation with $12 million in funding. Here's what's new at La Mesa's largest employer and East County's health care anchor in La Mesa, California.

The $3.8 Billion Seaport San Diego Project, What's Coming to the Waterfront and What It Means for Downtown

The $3.8 Billion Seaport San Diego Project, What's Coming to the Waterfront and What It Means for Downtown

Seaport San Diego is the most ambitious development project in downtown San Diego's history. The $3.8 billion plan, developed by 1HWY1, would replace the existing Seaport Village with a reimagined waterfront spanning 70 acres of land and water. The proposal includes an observation tower, a world-class aquarium focused on coastal ecology, hotels, restaurants, shops, 16 acres of public parks, an urban beach, upgraded commercial fishing facilities, and over a mile of public waterfront access. The project is currently in environmental review with the Port of San Diego. Here's what's planned and what it means for downtown San Diego.

Sugarfish Lands in Little Italy, San Diego Finally Gets Its Most-Requested Sushi Restaurant

Sugarfish Lands in Little Italy, San Diego Finally Gets Its Most-Requested Sushi Restaurant

Sugarfish is finally here. Kazunori Nozawa's omakase sushi concept, one of the most requested restaurant arrivals in San Diego for years, opens its Little Italy location in spring 2026. The Trust Me format, where the chef selects every course, made Sugarfish famous in Los Angeles and earned it a cult following across Southern California. Now it's on India Street in the heart of Little Italy San Diego, blocks from the Mercato farmers' market and Piazza della Famiglia. For San Diego's sushi lovers, the wait is over.

Zuma Opens at the Guild Hotel This Summer, Downtown San Diego Lands Its Biggest Restaurant Arrival in Years

Zuma Opens at the Guild Hotel This Summer, Downtown San Diego Lands Its Biggest Restaurant Arrival in Years

Zuma is coming to downtown San Diego. The luxury Japanese restaurant brand, with locations in London, Dubai, Miami, and New York, opens its first California outpost this summer inside the Guild Hotel on West Broadway. The 12,000-square-foot space seats 270 guests across indoor and outdoor areas, with a formal arrival sequence that routes diners through a tunnel and terrace before reaching the dining room. For downtown San Diego, this is the single biggest restaurant opening of 2026, and a signal that the city's dining scene is pulling ahead.

The Diamond Room Opens Next to Petco Park, The Padres' New Cocktail Lounge Brings 1970s Swagger to East Village

The Diamond Room Opens Next to Petco Park, The Padres' New Cocktail Lounge Brings 1970s Swagger to East Village

The San Diego Padres opened the Diamond Room in January 2026 at 323 Seventh Avenue, steps from Petco Park's Gallagher Square in the East Village. The 50-seat cocktail lounge is a 1970s-themed space co-owned by the Padres and developed with Delaware North's Patina Group. It's the team's first standalone bar outside the stadium, serving craft cocktails, smash burgers, and fondue in a room designed around velvet, neon, and a disco ball. And it's open year-round, not just on game days. For East Village San Diego, the Diamond Room fills a gap that's been empty since City Tacos left.

New Restaurants Coming to Liberty Station in 2026 — The Admiral, LOLA 55, Grandson Steaks, and What's Next for Point Loma Dining

New Restaurants Coming to Liberty Station in 2026 — The Admiral, LOLA 55, Grandson Steaks, and What's Next for Point Loma Dining

Liberty Station in Point Loma is getting three major new restaurants in 2026. The Admiral at NTC is a $15 million multi-venue compound with a 140-seat seafood restaurant, bakery, and speakeasy bar from the owner of Mister A's. LOLA 55, the Michelin Bib Gourmand taqueria from East Village, is opening an 8,800-square-foot location on Perry Road. And Grandson Steaks is already serving affordable USDA Prime beef in the former Wildflour space on Historic Decatur Road. Here's what to know about each Liberty Station restaurant opening.

The Boatyard Brings a $4.5 Million Steakhouse and Speakeasy to Shelter Island — What Point Loma's Been Waiting For Since Fiddler's Green Closed

The Boatyard Brings a $4.5 Million Steakhouse and Speakeasy to Shelter Island — What Point Loma's Been Waiting For Since Fiddler's Green Closed

The Boatyard, a $4.5 million steakhouse and speakeasy, is opening at 2760 Shelter Island Drive in Point Loma this summer. The project takes over the former Fiddler's Green space that's been dark since 2023. Chef Jason McLeod, known for his work at Ironside Fish and Oyster and Born and Raised, leads the kitchen. The concept blends wood-fired steak with Point Loma seafood and includes a hidden speakeasy with a harbor-side entrance. Here's what Shelter Island diners can expect from Point Loma's most anticipated restaurant opening of 2026.

Ans Electronics Repair Gelato Opens in Ocean Beach — Americas Top-Ranked Ice Cream Arrives on Bacon Street

Ans Electronics Repair Gelato Opens in Ocean Beach — Americas Top-Ranked Ice Cream Arrives on Bacon Street

The top-ranked ice cream shop in the United States now has a storefront in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Ans Electronics Repair, the gelato brand that earned the #1 spot from USA Today two years running, opened its fourth San Diego location at 1861 Bacon Street in OB in April 2025. The shop follows Ans tradition of naming each location after whatever business previously occupied the space, and the OB outpost features flavors created in collaboration with nearby businesses like OB Noodle House and Azucar. Its a short walk from the OB Pier and the Wednesday Ocean Beach Farmers Market on Newport Avenue.

The Cape May Beach Chair in Ocean Beach — How a Salvaged Seat Became OBs Most Defiant Piece of Public Art

The Cape May Beach Chair in Ocean Beach — How a Salvaged Seat Became OBs Most Defiant Piece of Public Art

At the end of Cape May Avenue in Ocean Beach, San Diego, a homemade lifeguard-style chair sits on the sand facing the surf. Its been there for at least 15 years. Someone salvaged it from a Pacific Beach construction site, hauled it to OB, and a neighborhood took ownership. Skateboards formed the backrest. Locals added paint, carvings, and whatever else felt right. But in April 2026, a man with a hatchet destroyed it. Neighbors in OB are rebuilding it. Again. The Cape May chair is the most OB story in Ocean Beach, and it wont stay down.

San Diegos 2026 Budget Cuts and Ocean Beach — What Library Closures, Rec Center Reductions, and Service Cuts Mean for OB

San Diegos 2026 Budget Cuts and Ocean Beach — What Library Closures, Rec Center Reductions, and Service Cuts Mean for OB

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria released a proposed $2.2 billion budget on April 15, 2026, and Ocean Beach is in the crosshairs. The plan closes a projected $146 million deficit with worker furloughs, new revenue, and $76 million in service cuts that include reduced library hours, slashed recreation center programming, restroom closures in some parks, and eliminated park ranger positions. The Ocean Beach Branch Library was specifically named for a renovation closure. For a neighborhood like OB, San Diego, where the library and rec centers serve as community anchors, these cuts hit close to home.

The Black Reopens on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach — New Owner, Same OB Soul

The Black Reopens on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach — New Owner, Same OB Soul

The Black is open again. After nearly six decades on Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach, San Diego, the counterculture shop that helped define OBs identity looked like it was gone for good when longtime owner Kurt Dornbusch announced his retirement in February 2026. The community rushed in. People bought what they could. And then something unexpected happened. Peter Yaldo, a Chula Vista businessman with family ties to the neighborhood, stepped up. The Black soft-opened April 6 on the same stretch of Newport Avenue in OB where it has stood since the late 1960s, and a grand reopening is planned for late April.

The Jetty Opens on Voltaire Street in Ocean Beach — Inside OBs Newest Bar and Restaurant

The Jetty Opens on Voltaire Street in Ocean Beach — Inside OBs Newest Bar and Restaurant

Voltaire Street in Ocean Beach, San Diego is getting a new anchor. The Jetty, a 148-seat bar and restaurant at 4934 Voltaire Street, is the creation of Kyle Jaworski and Sebastian Widman, two industry professionals whove been working in OB for years. Jaworski spent 14 years with the NZ Eats Group behind Raglan Public House. Widman ran the bar at The Joint and The Bowl. Together, theyre converting the former Voltaire Beach House into a dog-friendly, family-friendly pub with indoor and outdoor seating, craft beer, cocktails, and an eclectic food menu near Dog Beach in OB.

Elviras Cucina di Nonna in Ocean Beach — A Five-Course Roman Supper from a Michelin-Honored Team

Elviras Cucina di Nonna in Ocean Beach — A Five-Course Roman Supper from a Michelin-Honored Team

Elvira, the Roman osteria on Point Loma Boulevard in Ocean Beach, San Diego, has launched something that doesnt quite fit the usual restaurant mold. Cucina di Nonna is a private dining experience from the Cesarina Group, the team behind Michelin Bib Gourmand-honored Cesarina. Its a five-plus course, family-style Roman supper for groups up to 14, starting at $105 per person. Theres a timpano sliced tableside, a wood-fired roast carved at the table, zabaglione whipped by hand, and espresso brewed in a vintage moka pot. Its dinner at Nonnas house in OB, and its unlike anything else on the Ocean Beach restaurants scene.

The HomeWell Care Services Story: Bilingual Dementia and Post-Stroke Home Care for San Diego's South Bay

The HomeWell Care Services Story: Bilingual Dementia and Post-Stroke Home Care for San Diego's South Bay

HomeWell Care Services brings bilingual in-home dementia care, post-stroke support, and Medicare-covered GUIDE benefits to San Diego's South Bay. Founded by Wills after his older brother's stroke, HomeWell serves Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, San Ysidro, and Coronado with licensed California Home Care Aides trained in Alzheimer's care, fall prevention, and hospital-to-home transitions. Through a HomeWell partnership with PocketRN, eligible families get up to 72 hours of Medicare-covered respite plus 24/7 support from a Nurse Care Navigator. Spanish-speaking caregivers and bilingual Care Managers round out the South Bay service. Dementia care, post-stroke recovery, and aging-at-home support done right.

Harley Gray Closes After 12 Years in Mission Hills — La Puerta Owners Take Over the Washington Street Corner

Harley Gray Closes After 12 Years in Mission Hills — La Puerta Owners Take Over the Washington Street Corner

Harley Gray Kitchen & Bar closed its Mission Hills doors on December 19, 2025 after 12 years at 902 W Washington Street. Now the space is getting new life: Merritte and Hailey Powell, the husband-and-wife team behind La Puerta in Mission Hills, have filed a liquor license for the property and are preparing to open a brand-new restaurant and bar concept — not a La Puerta expansion. Here's what's known about the Mission Hills takeover, why the Powells are doubling down on Washington Street, and how the new Mission Hills restaurant fits into the wider dining scene alongside Wolf in the Woods, Communion, Jo's Diner, and The Red Door.

She Rode West Coming to Bankers Hill — Cowboy Star Team Opens New Concept at Park Summit in Summer 2026

She Rode West Coming to Bankers Hill — Cowboy Star Team Opens New Concept at Park Summit in Summer 2026

The team behind Cowboy Star — San Diego's longtime East Village dry-aged steakhouse — is opening a new restaurant concept in Bankers Hill called She Rode West. Set for mid-to-late summer 2026 at Park Summit (Fifth Avenue and Upas Street), She Rode West is the Cowboy Star group's first San Diego expansion in nearly two decades, with a more casual neighborhood-focused approach built around shareable plates and an approachable bar program. The opening marks a major vote of confidence in Bankers Hill dining from owners Jon Weber, Angie Weber, chef Victor Jimenez, and longtime ops director Andrea Thurston, who joins as a fourth partner. Here's what to know about the Bankers Hill new restaurant, the Park Summit tower, and how it fits into the changing Bankers Hill food scene.

New Restaurants Opening in North Park in 2026 — Bacari, SONO, À L'Ouest, and More Arrive on 30th Street

New Restaurants Opening in North Park in 2026 — Bacari, SONO, À L'Ouest, and More Arrive on 30th Street

North Park's 2026 restaurant pipeline is one of the most exciting in San Diego, with multiple high-profile openings already reshaping the neighborhood's dining scene. À L'Ouest brings French brasserie cooking from Trust Restaurant Group to the corner of 30th and University. Bacari revives the iconic Urban Solace building with Mediterranean small plates and natural wine. SONO delivers modern Italian from the team behind Flora. And One of Us is set to become San Diego's first women's sports bar. Here is everything opening in North Park this year.

Telefèric Barcelona Brings Authentic Spanish Tapas and Paella to La Jolla — How a Basque Family's Pintxos Revolution Landed at Westfield UTC

Telefèric Barcelona Brings Authentic Spanish Tapas and Paella to La Jolla — How a Basque Family's Pintxos Revolution Landed at Westfield UTC

Telefèric Barcelona, the family-owned Spanish restaurant born in Catalonia in 1992, is bringing authentic tapas, pintxos, and paella to La Jolla this spring with its first San Diego County location at Westfield UTC. Founded by a Basque mother who pioneered pintxos in the Barcelona region, the restaurant is now run by siblings Xavi and Maria Padrosa, who import everything from Spain — the chefs, the management, the furniture, the tiles, even the wine through their own La Rioja winery. The La Jolla location joins an increasingly stacked coastal dining corridor stretching from Prospect Street through Del Mar. Discover La Jolla dining and the full Del Mar restaurant scene on San Diego Lineup.

JOEY La Jolla Opens at Westfield UTC — A Top Chef Winner, a Hall of Fame Bartender, and 10,600 Square Feet of Globally Inspired Dining Hit San Diego

JOEY La Jolla Opens at Westfield UTC — A Top Chef Winner, a Hall of Fame Bartender, and 10,600 Square Feet of Globally Inspired Dining Hit San Diego

JOEY La Jolla opens April 23 at Westfield UTC on La Jolla Village Drive, marking the celebrated Canadian brand's first-ever San Diego County location. Led by Top Chef Canada winner Matthew Stowe, BC Restaurant Hall of Fame bartender Jay Jones, and champion sommelier Jason Yamasaki, the 10,600-square-foot restaurant anchors UTC's new luxury wing alongside Chanel, Tom Ford, and Saint Laurent. The globally inspired La Jolla restaurant will serve fire-torched sushi, premium steaks, and craft cocktails in a space built around a central olive tree, late into the night. Explore the full La Jolla dining scene and new restaurant openings across San Diego on San Diego Lineup.

Belmont Park's $20 Million Makeover in Mission Beach — New Rides, a Barcade, and Open-Air Dining Are Coming

Belmont Park's $20 Million Makeover in Mission Beach — New Rides, a Barcade, and Open-Air Dining Are Coming

Belmont Park in Mission Beach is undergoing an estimated $20 million renovation that includes new thrill rides, an open-air barcade concept, and a complete overhaul of the Beach House restaurant. The century-old amusement park on the Mission Beach Boardwalk is aiming to break ground on the open-concept phase in 2026, with completion targeted for 2027. The makeover represents the most ambitious upgrade in Belmont Park's history. Explore more Mission Beach and Pacific Beach attractions on San Diego Lineup.

Cherryfish Brings Upscale Japanese Fusion to Pacific Beach — Inside the Hottest New Restaurant on Felspar Street

Cherryfish Brings Upscale Japanese Fusion to Pacific Beach — Inside the Hottest New Restaurant on Felspar Street

Cherryfish is the newest upscale restaurant in Pacific Beach, serving Japanese fusion cuisine with charcoal-grilled seafood, sushi rolls, and Australian Wagyu on Felspar Street. Chef Marcus Twilegar, a San Diego native, brings fine-dining technique to one of Pacific Beach's most exciting new openings. Reservations are available through OpenTable. Discover more restaurants, bars, and new openings across the Pacific Beach dining scene on San Diego Lineup.

Coco Fuego and Mr. Charlie's Are Coming to Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach — Two Openings That Could Reshape the Strip

Coco Fuego and Mr. Charlie's Are Coming to Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach — Two Openings That Could Reshape the Strip

Two major restaurant openings are headed to Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach in 2026. Coco Fuego, a Caribbean-inspired concept from the team behind Miss B's Coconut Club, takes over the former Backyard Kitchen space. Mr. Charlie's, the viral vegan fast-food chain from Los Angeles, opens its first San Diego beach location nearby. These Pacific Beach openings signal a shift in the neighborhood's dining landscape. Follow all Pacific Beach restaurant news on San Diego Lineup.

Best Burgers in Coronado — Double Standard Just Changed the Island's Burger Game

Best Burgers in Coronado — Double Standard Just Changed the Island's Burger Game

Coronado just got a serious new contender for the best burger on the island. Double Standard opened March 20, 2026 at 1202 Orange Avenue — and it's turning heads from day one with American Wagyu beef, no seed oils, and the legendary Leroy Burger making a triumphant return. But Coronado's burger scene has never been short on competition. From Nicky Rotten's long-running claim to the island's best patty to Burger Lounge's grass-fed classics on Orange Ave, Coronado has always punched above its weight for burger lovers. This is your complete guide to the best burgers in Coronado — who's been holding the crown, and whether Double Standard is about to take it.

Culinary Dropout Del Mar — Sam Fox's First California Restaurant Arrives at Del Mar Highlands

Culinary Dropout Del Mar — Sam Fox's First California Restaurant Arrives at Del Mar Highlands

Culinary Dropout, the live-music gastropub from restaurateur Sam Fox, has opened its first California location at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. The 8,000-square-foot restaurant brings scratch-made comfort food, craft cocktails, and nightly live entertainment to the Del Mar area. Signature dishes include 36-hour pork ribs and a Korean-style ribeye cap, alongside a new sushi program debuting exclusively at the Del Mar location. Fox Restaurant Concepts chose Del Mar for its central position in San Diego County and its thriving coastal food scene.

Honor Bar Opens in Del Mar — Hillstone Restaurant Group's First San Diego County Location

Honor Bar Opens in Del Mar — Hillstone Restaurant Group's First San Diego County Location

Honor Bar, the casual cocktail-and-bites concept from Hillstone Restaurant Group, is opening its first San Diego County location at 1404 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar Village. The restaurant moves into the former Bully's North building on Camino Del Mar, joining a wave of new dining arrivals that is reshaping Del Mar's culinary landscape. Honor Bar currently operates in Beverly Hills, Montecito, Dallas, and Santa Barbara, making this its fifth location nationwide and a major addition to Del Mar's walkable restaurant corridor.

Coral Del Mar Brings Baja and Pacific Rim Flavors to Camino Del Mar

Coral Del Mar Brings Baja and Pacific Rim Flavors to Camino Del Mar

Coral Del Mar has opened at 1247 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar Village, replacing the longtime Zel's with a modern coastal restaurant blending Baja, Hawaiian, and Southeast Asian flavors. The concept from hospitality professionals Amanda Devine and Gio Morelli brings a brighter aesthetic and full-bar dining to one of Del Mar's most walkable blocks. The fusion menu adds a new dimension to the Camino Del Mar corridor alongside established Del Mar favorites as the village's dining scene continues to evolve with national-caliber arrivals.

The Little Club in Coronado Closing After 60 Years — What Happened to the Island's Legendary Dive Bar

The Little Club in Coronado Closing After 60 Years — What Happened to the Island's Legendary Dive Bar

The Little Club at 132 Orange Avenue in Coronado is closing at the end of March 2026 after 60 years as the island's most beloved dive bar. The building has been sold to an entity linked to the Swagyu Japanese wagyu restaurant group, and what replaces it remains unknown. The closure comes amid a wave of change on Coronado's Orange Avenue, where rising rents and hospitality investment have reshaped the streetscape with upscale newcomers like La Corriente, Blanco Cocina, and The Bower rooftop bar — while legacy businesses like Island Pasta and Earth, Wind and Sea have also shuttered.

Things to Do in La Jolla — Attractions, Tours & Outdoor Adventures in 92037

Things to Do in La Jolla — Attractions, Tours & Outdoor Adventures in 92037

Things to do in La Jolla, California (92037) — from kayaking La Jolla's sea caves and exploring tide pools to playing Torrey Pines Golf Course and watching sea lions at the Cove. Discover La Jolla's best attractions, tours, parks, and outdoor adventures on San Diego Lineup. Rated and reviewed by thousands of locals and visitors.

New Hotels in Coronado — The Bower, The Baby Grand, and the Island's Hospitality Renaissance

New Hotels in Coronado — The Bower, The Baby Grand, and the Island's Hospitality Renaissance

Coronado is experiencing its first wave of new hotel openings in decades. The Bower, a 39-room wabi-sabi-inspired retreat, opened in 2025 with Coronado's first rooftop bar. The Baby Grand, a $20 million maximalist boutique hotel from CH Projects, is preparing to open across from the Hotel del Coronado with three restaurant concepts. Together, they're transforming an island long defined by a single resort into a destination with real hospitality variety. Here's what to know about both properties.

The Future of Coronado Ferry Landing — What the Lease Dispute Means for Local Businesses

The Future of Coronado Ferry Landing — What the Lease Dispute Means for Local Businesses

The Coronado Ferry Landing — home to Peohe's, Il Fornaio, Village Pizzeria, and 21 local shops and restaurants — faces an uncertain future. The Port of San Diego declined to renew its lease with the longtime operator, Port Coronado Associates, whose contract expires June 30, 2026. A planned $20 million renovation is now on hold. Coronado city leaders and business owners are pushing for resolution as the deadline approaches. Here's what happened and what it means for the Ferry Landing's businesses.

New Restaurants Opening in Coronado — From Maiden Coronado to Night Hawk and Beyond

New Restaurants Opening in Coronado — From Maiden Coronado to Night Hawk and Beyond

Coronado's restaurant scene is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades. Maiden Coronado is rising at the Ferry Landing with 12,000 square feet of waterfront dining. CH Projects is bringing Night Hawk and Fallen Empire to the new Baby Grand hotel on Orange Avenue. The Bower introduced Coronado's first-ever rooftop bar with Dive. And La Corriente brought Tijuana-born seafood to the Historical Association cafe. From fine dining to boutique hotel brasseries, the island's culinary identity is expanding fast.

San Diego Lineup Launches — What We're Building and Why

San Diego Lineup Launches — What We're Building and Why

The San Diego Lineup is live — a neighborhood-first business directory launching with Coronado and expanding to 30 communities across San Diego County.

What's New in Coronado — Spring 2026

What's New in Coronado — Spring 2026

New openings, business changes, and what's moving in Coronado this spring — tracked by the San Diego Lineup.

New Business Openings in San Diego

What’s Opening Across San Diego’s Coast

Culinary Dropout from restaurateur Sam Fox recently opened its first California location at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Coral Del Mar replaced a longtime Camino Del Mar fixture with modern Baja-Hawaiian fusion. Honor Bar from Hillstone Restaurant Group brought its casual cocktail-and-bites concept to Del Mar Village. On Coronado’s Orange Avenue, Maiden Coronado is rising at the Ferry Landing with 12,000 square feet of waterfront dining from CH Projects, and The Bower introduced the island’s first rooftop bar. Leading Off tracks every opening, closing, and relocation the week it happens so readers know what’s changed before their next visit.

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Closings, Relocations & What’s Replacing What

The Little Club at 132 Orange Avenue in Coronado closed in March 2026 after 60 years as the island’s most beloved dive bar — the building sold to an entity linked to the Swagyu Japanese wagyu restaurant group. The Coronado Ferry Landing faces an uncertain future as Port Coronado Associates declined to renew its lease with the longtime operator. In Del Mar, rising rents along Camino Del Mar have reshuffled the streetscape, with upscale newcomers like La Corriente and Blanco Cocina replacing longtime tenants. Leading Off covers what’s leaving, what’s arriving, and why it matters to the neighborhoods these businesses serve.

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