Art on the Tidelands

Immerse Yourself in the Arts

The art around San Diego Bay offers a singular experience, unique to each person who happens by. From monumental to intimate pieces – traditional bronze sculptures, vibrant murals, fountains, kinetic artworks, light projections, sound art, and conceptual artworks – we invite you to immerse yourself in the arts at the Port of San Diego.

Public Art Stories & Highlights

red pipes spell out "ART" in Imperial beach

How to Observe Public Art

Public art is everywhere, from monumental sculptures to temporary murals, from waterfront icons to flash performances in a plaza. Next time you journey along San Diego Bay and encounter an artwork, take a moment to look at the art a little closer and…

San Diego Bay has a great collection of public art to observe and explore.

What IS that?! Chula Vista Bayfront Art

Ever stumbled onto a piece of art and wondered, “What IS that?!” With 70 artworks located along the Port of San Diego waterfront, we get that question a lot and today, we're answering it! Come learn about the minimalist sculpture, Konoids by Kenneth…

Ever stumbled onto a piece of art and wondered, “What IS that?!” With 70 artworks located along the Port of San Diego, we get that...

Tunaman's Memorial bronze sculpture by Franco Vianello at Shelter Island Shoreline Park at the Port of San Diego

Behind the Scenes: How Does our Public Artwork Stay Pristine?

Ever wondered how the public art along San Diego Bay’s waterfront stays beautiful? Here’s a peek at how we keep surfaces looking pristine, ensure sculptural integrity (or integrity of our sculptures), and so much more. Check it out! Art Along San…

Ever wondered how the public art along San Diego Bay stays beautiful? Here’s a look at our process and how you can get involved...

Self-Guided Tours & Locations

The PDFs linked below offer a small sampling of our collection in a series of self-guided tours that will allow you to visit each of our member cities and experience the waterfront from a unique, artistic perspective. The tours include: Coronado Bayside; Imperial Beach; Chula Vista Bayfront; National City Marina District; and San Diego’s North Embarcadero and Shelter Island.

We hope you enjoy the artwork included in the tours as well as the many other artworks the Port of San Diego has to offer.