General Press Releases

Port of San Diego President Randa Coniglio today announced that she will retire as the Port’s chief executive officer. Coniglio leads more than 500 employees managing the Port, a state special district responsible for more than 14,000 acres of...

Photos from Louisiana Charlie's Long Beach location are available here. Louisiana Charlie's media contact: louisianacharlies@gmail.com. As part of the Port of San Diego’s ongoing revitalization of Seaport Village, the Board of Port Commissioners has...

Conceptual renderings and video courtesy of Carrier Johnson + CULTURE are available here. STAY OPEN media contact - info@stayopen.com. The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has given staff the go ahead to begin environmental review for a...

The Port of San Diego has been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego-Imperial Counties Chapter with an Honor Award for the Shelter Island Public Boat Launch Facility project. The Honor Award is a component of the annual...

The Port of San Diego and the San Diego Port Tenants Association invite the public to participate in the 30th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. In alignment with COVID-19 State and County public health...

Prioritizing public health, and in alignment with COVID-19 State and County public health orders, Grand Caribe Shoreline Park will be closed starting Thursday, August 6, 2020 until further notice. In partnership with the City of Coronado, the Port...

For the sixth year in a row, the Port of San Diego has been recognized for its excellence in financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. (GFOA) The agency awarded the Port the prestigious...

Continuing robust public outreach efforts for its Port Master Plan Update (PMPU) process, the Port of San Diego invites the public to an upcoming Board Workshop to further discuss, receive and listen to public and stakeholder feedback regarding...

The Port of San Diego has recently been approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the City of San Diego to activate a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. As an FTZ, the terminal is a secured, designated location...

The transformation of one of Southern California’s most iconic, over-the-water restaurant complexes is complete. On Monday, July 20, 2020, the Port of San Diego and The Brigantine, Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of...

The Port of San Diego, National City, San Diego, the Environmental Health Coalition, and 2-1-1 San Diego are partnering to provide relief for households most affected by pollution from the USS Bonhomme Richard fire in the 91950, 92113, and 92102 ZIP...

As part of ongoing efforts to be a good neighbor to the communities adjacent to San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego has completed a study to identify nighttime noise sources in and around the Barrio Logan community. The Port commissioned the Barrio...

Three Port of San Diego Harbor Police officers have recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Upon notification of the positive tests, the Port promptly notified Harbor Police and Port staff. The officers are isolated and...

Live fireworks show canceled due to COVID-19; tune in to Big Bay Boom TV special In alignment with the State of California’s public health order prohibiting large events and gatherings, the Port of San Diego, title sponsor of the Big Bay Boom, and...

The Port of San Diego invites professional artists to submit their qualifications for two public art projects as part of the Port’s Percent for Art Program. This is a unique opportunity for local and national artists to create innovative, engaging...

The Coast Guard, Port of San Diego and partner agencies urge boaters to be safe as recreational and commercial waterways traffic increases in San Diego. Boaters should be aware of maritime rules and guidelines to help them maintain safety for...

As part of the Port of San Diego’s continued efforts to keep San Diego Bay a treasured destination, the Port will be replenishing sand at Kellogg Beach. The project is anticipated to begin on or shortly after Monday, June 8, and most of the work is...

The Port of San Diego joins ports throughout the nation to celebrate National Maritime Day on Friday, May 22. The day pays special tribute to merchant marines and the benefits that the maritime industry provides to the country. As it has done for...

The Port of San Diego joins public agencies throughout the country in celebrating May 17-23, 2020 as National Public Works Week, sponsored by the American Public Works Association (APWA). On May 19, 2020, the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a...

Live fireworks show canceled due to COVID-19; tune in to Big Bay Boom TV special In alignment with the State of California’s Stay-at-Home Order prohibiting large events and gatherings, and prioritizing public health, the Port of San Diego, title...

Vessel occupants must all be members of the same household In compliance with the County of San Diego’s latest amended public health order, and with public health measures remaining in place to continue to minimize the spread of and exposure to COVID...

In coordination with regional partner agencies, and with public health measures remaining in place to continue to minimize the spread of and exposure to COVID-19, kayaking, paddle boarding, and swimming will be allowed on San Diego Bay beginning at...

As part of the transformation of the Chula Vista waterfront on San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the future Sweetwater Park. Planned for the northern portion of the...

In coordination with the California Office of Emergency Services, San Diego County Health & Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and the Port of San Diego, the Celebrity Eclipse...

Prioritizing public health and well-being, and to help minimize the spread of and exposure to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the Port of San Diego is closing public parks around San Diego Bay, which includes beaches, parking lots, piers, and boat...

Prioritizing public health, and with extra precautions in place to minimize community spread of and exposure to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the Port of San Diego is working with its cruise line partners to conclude sailings that were underway when...

In order to help protect the health and safety of the public, employees, and property, and in support of operations, services, and businesses operating on and around San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego has proclaimed a local emergency due to...

In order to help protect the health and safety of the public, employees, and property, and in support of Port of San Diego operations and services, the Board of Port Commissioners will consider confirming an Emergency Proclamation in response to...

Prioritizing public health, and with extra precautions in place to minimize community spread of and exposure to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the Port of San Diego is working with its cruise line partners to conclude sailings that were underway when...

Prioritizing the health and well-being of Port employees, their families, and the public, and in the interest of providing Port of San Diego services, the Port is taking proactive steps to minimize the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Statement...