General Press Releases

As environmental champions, the Port of San Diego works to preserve the resources of San Diego Bay for many generations to come. In January 2023, the Port released the results of its first study on carbon storage in eelgrass beds. After the study was...

Media Contacts: Port of San Diego - Brianne Mundy Page, 619.348.1518; City of Imperial Beach - 619.432.8303; City of Chula Vista - Anne Steinberger, 619.405.6461 The Cities of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista and the Port of San Diego’s litigation...

Coastal Commission Unanimously Approves Coastal Development Permit Plans to convert Navy Pier into a public park along San Diego Bay’s North Embarcadero have taken a major step forward. The California Coastal Commission voted unanimously to issue a...

“Negotiations between the Port of San Diego and Mitsubishi Cement Corporation (MCC) are not moving forward at this time. The Port is open to future negotiations with MCC that meet the goals of our Maritime Clean Air Strategy (MCAS), which strives to...

The Port of San Diego will soon begin a project to make improvements to Cesar Chavez Park, located along the San Diego Bay waterfront in the Barrio Logan community of San Diego. The popular park includes picnic and playground areas, a public viewing...

As environmental champions, the Port of San Diego continues to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on and around San Diego Bay. For the first time, two cruise ships can now simultaneously use shore power in San Diego rather than...

The Port of San Diego ceremonially swore in its 2023 Executive Officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, January 11 at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier located along the North Embarcadero on the San Diego Bay waterfront. Rafael...

Holiday cheer will be in full swing on Wednesday, December 28 when the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente marches along Harbor Drive in downtown San Diego. “Come join us for all the colorful balloons, bands, fun and...

The 52nd annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights will take place Sunday, December 18, 2022. Approximately 80 vessels will take part in the parade, each decked out with lights and festive decorations that spotlight this year’s parade theme, “FantaSEA.”...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has voted to advance a Topgolf venue proposed for East Harbor Island to the environmental review phase. Topgolf operates golf-themed restaurant, entertainment, and party venues across the country...

The Port of San Diego, City of Imperial Beach, and community members are kicking off Phase 2 of the Imperial Beach Pier Enhancements project. Adding to improvements completed in 2021, the second phase includes a new shade canopy with a shark and...

Eleven lucky students from Perkins K-8 School in Barrio Logan were paired with eleven Port of San Diego Harbor Police officers on Saturday, December 3 in the annual Shop with a Cop event. The fun began in the morning with the officers driving the...

It will seem like a fantasy on San Diego Bay on Sunday, December 11 and Sunday, December 18 when the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights transforms the waterfront into a luminous lineup of sparkling boats. Approximately 80 vessels will take part in the...

The Port of San Diego invites the community to celebrate the season at the 2022 South Bay Holiday. The Port is hosting this free, family-friendly festivity at the Aquatic Center on the National City Bayfront from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7...

As part of efforts to improve public amenities and recreational and maritime uses on the National City Bayfront, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a Port Master Plan Amendment (PMPA) for what’s known as the National City...

As part of the Port of San Diego’s ongoing commitment to the environmental care of San Diego Bay and surrounding communities, the Port is taking the next step towards a smooth transition to zero emission (ZE) heavy-duty cargo trucks, just one year...

As a leader of the Blue Economy in the San Diego region, the Port of San Diego is adding five years onto its agreement with Sunken Seaweed, LLC., a local startup demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of seaweed and shellfish aquaculture in San...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has authorized staff to begin the environmental review process for the Seaport San Diego project proposed by 1HWY1 for the potential redevelopment of the Central Embarcadero along San Diego Bay. 1HWY1...

The Port of San Diego is providing public notice of an upcoming meeting at which the Board of Port Commissioners will further discuss, receive, and listen to public and stakeholder feedback regarding 1HWY1’s Seaport San Diego project proposed for the...

The Port of San Diego has been recognized by the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) as a Platinum recipient in the annual SANDAG Diamond Awards program. The SANDAG Diamond Awards honors employers from across the San Diego region for their...

Baja Ha-Ha, the largest sailing regatta on the West Coast, will bring excitement to Shelter Island on Monday, October 31, 2022 with more than 130 yachts kicking off in a colorful parade. Recreational boaters from all over the globe will be...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a ten-year deal for a full-service restaurant and bar in Seaport Village. Cork and Batter will offer a first-class dining experience in a warm bungalow-themed environment with American...

In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners approved a proclamation at their October 11, 2022 meeting recognizing October as “Celebration of the Arts Month.” As a champion of the arts, this...

Port of San Diego Commissioner Rafael Castellanos has been named one of the Top 50 Latino Leaders of Influence 2022 by the San Diego Business Journal and the San Diego County Imperial Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Castellanos will...

The Port of San Diego has once again earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2021 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the...

To further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality and public health on and around the San Diego Bay Working Waterfront, Navy Region Southwest and the Port of San Diego have formed a first-of-its-kind partnership that gives the U.S...

To further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality and public health on and around the San Diego Bay Working Waterfront, Navy Region Southwest and the Port of San Diego have formed a first-of-its-kind partnership that gives the U.S...

September is Green Port Month at the Port of San Diego, and it is being commemorated with the publication of the Green Port Year in Review, environmental education events, cleanup events, environmental awards, and much more. First introduced in 2008...

Cranes to be first all-electric mobile harbor cranes in North America As a Port of communities, the Port of San Diego continues to take quick and significant action toward further improving air quality on and around San Diego Bay. Today, the Port...

The Port of San Diego’s new cruise season is about to set sail and business is bouncing back! This season is poised to be the Port’s busiest since 2010 with 140 cruises scheduled, up 45 percent from last year, with all sailings at or near full...