San Diego’s largest, free, architectural festival
Open House San Diego is a free annual event that offers the public exclusive access to some of the region's most remarkable buildings and public spaces. More than just a series of tours, Open House provides a unique opportunity to engage with architects, designers, and fellow community members in meaningful conversations about the future of our city. By exploring new and historic spaces, participants gain insight into how the buildings we create, preserve, and repurpose today will shape the San Diego of tomorrow.
OH! San Diego 2026 is March 7!
Open House San Diego (OH! SD) is your invitation to connect with the people, places, and design ideas shaping our region. Each year, we offer special access to unique architecture and public spaces across select neighborhoods, with guided and self-guided tours, that bring the city’s creativity to life.
Saturday, March 7
Explore: East Village, Civic Center, Little Italy, Bankers Hill, and North Park.
Plan your visit! See full site lineup starting March 1st at 9am.
MEET OUR OH! 2026 TEAM
Open House San Diego is made possible by an extraordinary team of dedicated volunteers. From those who shape the program and coordinate logistics in the Planning Committee, to the individuals who support community engagement and communications, countless people work behind the scenes to create meaningful experiences and celebrate San Diego’s architectural and cultural heritage.
This effort is strengthened by the guidance of the SDAF Board of Directors and Executive Director, as well as the generous participation of the sites, hosts, and tour leaders who welcome the public into their spaces.
We are sincerely grateful for the passion, expertise, and commitment of everyone who helps bring this event to life.
Leadership
- Wayne Holtan, Program Co-Chair + Sponsorship Lead
- Ben Schaefer, Program Co-Chair + Site Coordination Lead
- Ryan Slaybaugh, Volunteer Coordinator
Planning Committee
- Lisa Bagchi
- Nora Castro
- Terri Fenner
- Blanca Flores
- Iliana Camacho Garcia
- Michelle Herrera
- Ivonne Koblick
- Annie Lien
- Lily López
- Rey Masangkay
- April Pascasio
- Damian Roman
- Matthew Segal
- Lynn Salbato
- Carolina Salgado
- Fred Sams
- Sophia Serna
- Taylor Shilman
- Jessica Vences
- Dalton Willey
- Hannah Williams
Community Engagement & Communications Support
- Christina Buerosse
- Rosina Diaz
- Diana Fausto
- Maria Hernández
- Lily Lopez
- Sandra Santos
- Kramer Sharp
- Jennie Sullins
- Derek Sung
- Jessica Vences
Explore the OH! Archive
The first official Open House San Diego weekend was held in March of 2015. View tours, guide books, and photos from previous years.