General Press Releases

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...

As part of the Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment, construction crews are preparing to build and install new public roads and infrastructure in support of the future Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center now under construction. This work...

The Port of San Diego is hosting a public engagement event on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 with distinguished artist Roberto Salas, who has been selected to create public art for the future Sweetwater Park in the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista...

Officials from the Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista gathered for a historic event on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, to ceremonially break ground on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center – the catalyst project for the Chula Vista...

As part of ongoing public outreach efforts for the potential redevelopment of the Central Embarcadero, the Port of San Diego invites the public to an upcoming special meeting at which the Board of Port Commissioners will further discuss, receive, and...

The Port of San Diego has released the third edition of its Blue Economy Incubator Highlights Report, which outlines the performance of each project based on measurable, key performance indicators that are linked to environmental, social, and...

The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department has named Corporal Matthew Oakley as the 2022 Officer of the Year. Corporal Oakley was hired in December 2012 as an Officer and promoted to the rank of Corporal in February 2020. Corporal Oakley is a...

The Port of San Diego has been re-certified by Green Marine, North America’s largest voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. The Port first enrolled in Green Marine in 2018 and at that time was the second port in...

The Port of San Diego has been named Best Cruise Port in the World in the 10th Annual Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The award is part of the publication’s annual readers survey that honors the best in the world of leisure and lifestyle...

Get ready for a spectacular evening of pyrotechnics on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The annual holiday tradition is one of the most anticipated fireworks shows in the state and takes place at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2022...

The Port of San Diego is hosting a Meet the Artist event with distinguished artist Roberto Salas who has been selected to create public art for the future Sweetwater Park in the Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista’s Chula Vista Bayfront...

New video simulation of the project and high-resolution renderings are available here. The Port of San Diego and the City of Chula Vista have successfully secured $275 million in public bond funding for construction on the Chula Vista Bayfront...

The Port of San Diego is seeking additional feedback on the latest draft design for the National City Bayfront’s Pepper Park. The public is also asked to help decide which new park amenities – like a splash pad, child play improvements, shade...

Port of San Diego President and CEO Joe Stuyvesant has appointed Magda Fernandez as the new Harbor Police chief/vice president of public safety, and she has promoted Jeffrey Geary to assistant chief. Chief Fernandez and Assistant Chief Geary were...