Maritime Museum of San Diego Offering Free Walking Tours Along Embarcadero

Friday, 22 January 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

One of the best ways to enjoy the San Diego waterfront and learn about San Diego history won't cost you.

Starting Saturday, January 23, 2010, the Maritime Museum of San Diego is offering free, guided Historic Walking Tours along the North Embarcadero. The tours will be launched as part of the Big Bay Whale Days Festival. The free tours last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and are offered twice a day on weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. They will be held through June 30, 2010.

Port Looks to Improve Public Park Reservation Process

Thursday, 21 January 2010
Contact: Sofia Bayardo (619) 686-6463

The Port of San Diego manages and maintains public parks along San Diego Bay. Most of the parks are used for public activities including birthday parties, wedding ceremonies, picnics, family reunions and other outdoor activities.

To better serve the public, we are exploring the use of an online park permit reservation system. We would greatly appreciate it if you would take a few minutes to complete our short survey.

Boating Community Partners Together to Keep Boat Show Afloat in San Diego

Thursday, 14 January 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

Thanks to a grassroots effort, the recreational boating community of Southern California will welcome back San Diego's annual Boat Show, now recognized as the Sunroad Boat Show. The event is taking place January 28 through January 31 at the Sunroad Resort Marina, located at 955 Harbor Island Drive on San Diego's Harbor Island.

After the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced the discontinuance of the city's 20-year tradition at the San Diego Convention Center last spring, the Sunroad Resort Marina offered to host the show under a brand new name, with a new look and location. Sunroad is one of the many Port tenants on San Diego Bay supporting recreational maritime.

Big Bay Whale Days Makes 2nd Annual Splash on San Diego’s Waterfront

Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Contact: Barbara Moreno (619) 686-6216

San Diego is celebrating the migration of thousands of California gray whales with the second annual Big Bay Whale Days throughout the month of January.

Following the longest migration route of any mammal on Earth, gray whales make their way along San Diego's coastline every year from late December to early April. Their journey of nearly 13,000 miles roundtrip takes them from the Bering Sea, past the San Diego coast, to the protected warm waters off Baja California, Sonora and Sinoloa.

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Annual Big Bay Fireworks Show Extinguished

Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Contact: Ronald W. Powell (619) 400-4789, (619) 665-2815

Saying the decision was made "regrettably," the San Diego Port Tenants Association announced this week that it is canceling this year's annual New Year's Eve Fireworks Show on San Diego Bay.