New & Trending San Francisco is always buzzing, but here are five things to be excited about right now. SPORTS FEVER COFFEE CULTURE MOAD TURNS 20 The world is figuring out what we’ve known forever: San Francisco is a great place to be a sports fan. Gear up for must-see sporting events in 2026, including Super Bowl LX (February) and the FIFA World Cup™ (June). Expect plenty of excitement in women’s sports, with another great year of play ahead for the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries and the NWSL’s Bay FC . WalletHub recently called San Francisco the best coffee city in America. Taste the next wave of java at hot spots like Kopiku , brewing up Indonesian coffee, and Outset , serving coffee drinks flavored with fruity ingredients like Thai durian and toasted banana. San Francisco’s Museum of the African Diaspora , an affiliate of the Smithsonian’s groundbreaking National Museum of African American History and Culture , will be ready to welcome the public after its 2025 renovation. GO GREEN TRY OUT TECH Whether you’re checking in with LUMA Hotel ’s robot staff members, gazing at digital art installations at Salesforce Tower or hailing an autonomous Waymo car, you’ll get a glimpse into the future while visiting the world’s top tech hub. Museum of the African Diaspora Two newly opened parks give visitors even more natural beauty to enjoy. China Basin Park in the Mission Rock neighborhood overlooks Oracle Park and links to the 350-mile Bay Trail, while Panorama Park at Yerba Buena Island boasts 360-degree city views, crowned with a sculpture by Japanese artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. Salesforce Tower SF Travel; Karen Lau New & Trending . 5
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