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Parks of the Port

Permit Applications

NOTE: Permit requests will not be accepted if received later than 30 days prior to your event date.

NOTE: Be sure to submit all pages of the application.

Parks Information

To find out more information about a park, select one below.

1. Shelter Island
A mile-long park and promenade that spans the bayside length of Shelter
Island.  It features a public fishing pier, boat launching ramp and sweeping views of the bay and San Diego skyline.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 200
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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2. Harbor Island
Located near the west end of the island, the park area affords visitors an
expansive view of bay activities. Harbor Island features a shoreline path for walkers and joggers and a route for bikers.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 200
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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3. Spanish Landing Park
An historical landmark, the site commemorates the 1769 meeting of the
Gaspar DePortola and Father Junipero Serra expeditions.  The park features a pedestrian path, bike route, picnic tables, benches and the Callaway Carillon bell tower.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 1,000
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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4. Tuna Harbor
Named for the commercial fishing industry in San Diego, this park provides
visitors with shaded areas to relax, a scenic promenade for walking or
jogging, bike routes and a perfect vantage point for viewing the diverse
boating activity of San Diego Bay.
Special Events Permitted: No
Maximum Occupancy for Events: N/A
Weddings/Receptions: N/A
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5 & 6. Embarcadero Marina Parks North and South
These parks border Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center. The two peninsulas feature ample parking, a fishing pier, basketball courts, gazebos and a concession stand.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 3,000 North | 5,000 South
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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7. Cesar Chavez Park
Developed in cooperation with San Diego’s Barrio Logan community, this park offers a recreational pier, picnic and playground areas and lush green open space for active play.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 300
Weddings/Receptions: No
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8.Pepper Park
Named after National City businessman and civic leader Leonard Pepper, this 5.5 acre park has picnic areas, a busy boat launching ramp and a fishing pier equipped with lighting for night fishing.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 1,000
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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9. Bayside Park
Surrounded by marinas, restaurants and shopping, Bayside Park features a fishing pier, picnic and game tables, biking and walking paths and open spaces for play. The park is enhanced by a picturesque view of South Bay.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 2,000
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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10. Marina View Park
The Port joined the city of Chula vista to develop this park with play
equipment, picnic tables and benches, an open play area and pleasing views of the bay.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 200
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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11. Chula Vista Bayfront
This popular park has a public boat launching ramp and is beautifully landscaped. The famous sculpture "Konoids" by Kenneth Capps adorns the shoreline of the park.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 500
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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12.Imperial Beach Pier
These recreational areas are located on the only oceanfront property managed by the Port. The fishing pier provides a beautiful view of the Coronado Bay Bridge and San Diego skyline.
Special Events Permitted: No
Maximum Occupancy for Events: N/A
Weddings/Receptions: No
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13.Dunes Park
Dunes Park is a colorful complement, notable for its vibrant playground and landscape design.
Special Events Permitted: No
Maximum Occupancy for Events: N/A
Weddings/Receptions: No
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14. Grand Caribe Shoreline Park
Adjacent to the Coronado Cays this park features unique natural plants and California native plants which have been planted throughout the park to enhance the existing plant communities and to provide an educational botanical setting. In addition to the native plant species, the park was designed with a naturalized meandering path, benches, a bike rack and beautiful bronze sculpture entitled "Sheltering Wings".
Special Events Permitted: No
Maximum Occupancy for Events: N/A
Weddings/Receptions: N/A
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15.Coronado Tidelands Park
The largest Port park, Tidelands Park offers a small beach, recreational fields, picnic areas and plenty of open space for a variety of outdoor activities. A scenic bike path extends from the Silver Strand to the Old Ferry Landing.
Special Events Permitted: Yes
Maximum Occupancy for Events: 3,000
Weddings/Receptions: Yes
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