Recreation News

Sign Honors World War II Service of Tuna Fleet [Update]

A commemorative sign that chronicles the history of tuna clippers and the 600 tuna fishermen called into service during World War II now graces the entrance of Tuna Harbor along the Embarcadero.

The vessels were used to transport troops, fuel and ammunition in areas that were inaccessible to naval warships. Prized for their refrigeration capabilities, the 52 clippers became the "errand boys of the Pacific" and also delivered fresh food, including turkeys and the trimmings for holiday meals, to the troops stationed in the Pacific theater.

4th of July Big Bay Fireworks Show Expected to Draw Huge Crowds to the Waterfront [UPDATE]

Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6281

Port of San Diego providing free parking/shuttle service

The Annual Big Bay July 4th Fireworks Show is back for its eighth year, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from four barges placed strategically around the bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, the Embarcadero area and Seaport Village. Music broadcasted from FM radio station KyXy 96.5 will accompany the show.

Coastal Trail emblem marks statewide Coastal Trail

Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The California Coastal Trail (CCT) is one of the great trails of our nation. Currently about half complete, when finished it will extend 1,200 miles along the coast from Oregon to Mexico. In 2005, an insignia to mark the trail was approved by the State Coastal Conservancy, and in 2007 Coastwalk and the Conservancy launched the CCT Signage Program. To date, approximately 85 miles have been signed with 250 emblems. On Saturday, May 31, the Port is adding to this legacy by teaming with Coastwalk and the State Coastal Conservancy to mark a portion of the trail in San Diego.

At 1 p.m., the agencies will be celebrating the unveiling of the first California Coastal Trail emblem in San Diego County.  The event will take place in Cancer Survivors Park, Eastern end of Spanish Landing, North Harbor Drive.

Celebrate San Diego’s Military Heritage at the Sea & Air Parade

San Diego Bay will be the place for action this weekend as the Port of San Diego Sea & Air Parade kicks off the Red Bull Air Race World Series. It all begins this Saturday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. as an awe-inspiring parade of military ships, aircraft and equipment sails on San Diego Bay from Point Loma to the G Street Mole area near Seaport Village.

Ships in the procession include a guided missile cruiser, a frigate, two guided missile destroyers and two amphibious dock landing ships. The Maritime Museum of San Diego’s two tall ships, the Californian and the HMS Surprise will participate and stage a mock gun battle.

Port Celebrates Grand Opening of New Public Boat Dock

Boaters can Dock Temporarily for free at Coronado Ferry Landing

Recreational boaters in San Diego Bay can once again dock their vessels at the Coronado Ferry Landing. A new public dock that can accommodate up to 10 vessels at a time is now open for business.

The new dock is located in front of Peohe’s restaurant and was built to replace the former dock that was dismantled in December 2007. Because of deterioration, the very popular dock for boaters was closed in May 2006.