Press Releases

August 15, 2019

Port of San Diego Approves Lease for Costa Vista RV Resort; Stage Set for Chula Vista Bayfront Transformation

Waterfront Development

Download full size image The Port of San Diego has unanimously approved the first lease for the Chula Vista Bayfront project – for a new destination RV park by Sun Communities, Inc., an award-winning RV park developer and operator. With construction...

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August 1, 2018

Port of San Diego Disappointed with Airport Authority’s Decision to Join Lawsuit that Threatens Funding for South Bay Waterfront Project

SAN DIEGO, Calif.: On August 1, 2018, Port of San Diego Chairman Rafael Castellanos issued a statement summarizing the Port’s reaction to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority’s decision to join in a lawsuit. On July 24, 2018, the Airport...

July 24, 2018

Port of San Diego and The Brigantine, Inc. Celebrate Groundbreaking for Portside Pier Restaurant Development on the North Embarcadero Waterfront

Waterfront Development

Port of San Diego and The Brigantine, Inc. celebrate ceremonial groundbreaking for Portside Pier on the North Embarcadero. Updated project renderings available upon request. The transformation of one of Southern California’s most iconic, waterfront...

July 20, 2018

Port of San Diego Honored in 4th Consecutive Year for Excellence in Financial Reporting

For the fourth consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association for the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Port of San Diego with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for their Comprehensive...

July 18, 2018

Port of San Diego Selects Commercial Real Estate Broker for Seaport Village

Waterfront Development

As part of efforts to ensure Seaport Village remains a vibrant and prosperous waterfront destination for residents and visitors until the planned redevelopment of the Central Embarcadero, the Port of San Diego has selected RI Properties, Inc. (Retail...

June 26, 2018

Port of San Diego Approves Support for 66 Waterfront Events in FY 18/19

Experiences

As part of ongoing efforts to support a vibrant and active waterfront, the Port of San Diego has committed to supporting 66 special events around San Diego Bay during fiscal year 2018/2019. Each year through its Tidelands Activation Program, the Port...

June 22, 2018

Port of San Diego to Begin Importing Soil to Chula Vista Bayfront for Future Construction, Traffic Impacts Anticipated

Waterfront Development

This press release dated 6/22/18 contains out-of-date information. Please see the 7/12/18 press release for new information: Port of San Diego Importing Soil to Chula Vista Bayfront for Future Construction, Traffic Impacts Anticipated The Port of San...

June 19, 2018

Port of San Diego to Install a Solar-Powered Microgrid with $5 Million Grant from California Energy Commission

Environment

As an environmental champion and mover of goods throughout the world , the Port of San Diego has secured a nearly $5 million grant for the installation of a renewable, solar-powered microgrid at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, one of the Port’s two...

June 12, 2018

City Council, Port Commission Approve Settlement to Secure Land Needed to Expand and Modernize San Diego Convention Center

Issued by the City of San Diego and the Port of San Diego CONTACT: Christina Chadwick at 619.865.3622 or chadwickc@sandiego.gov Tanya Castaneda at 619.871.5871 or tcastaneda@portofsandiego.org Agreement outlines new long-term lease between City and...

May 21, 2018

Port of San Diego Seeks Broker for Seaport Village

Waterfront Development

April 18, 2018

Port of San Diego Honored by California Association of Public Information Officials for Excellence in Communications

The Port of San Diego has been honored with first place in Community Relations/Participation in the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) Excellence in Public Information and Communications (EPIC) Awards. The award was...

April 17, 2018

Port Environmental Impact Report for the San Diego Bay and Imperial Beach Oceanfront Fireworks Display Events Recognized with Environmental Award

Environment

Download full size image Port Environmental Impact Report for the San Diego Bay and Imperial Beach Oceanfront Fireworks Display Events Recognized with En The Port of San Diego was recently honored with an Environmental Analysis Document Merit Award...

April 12, 2018

Harbor Police Department Invites Public to Tip-A-Cop at Boathouse Restaurant

Public Safety

The Port of San Diego’s Harbor Police Department invites the public to benefit a local Special Olympics event by dining at the Boathouse Restaurant on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 5 to 9 p.m. during the “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser, in which law...

April 12, 2018

Port of San Diego Approves Costa Vista RV Resort Project for Chula Vista Bayfront

Waterfront Development

Download full size image Port of San Diego Approves Costa Vista RV Resort Project for Chula Vista Bayfront (Conceptual architectural rendering by Tucker The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a new RV park for the Chula Vista...

April 10, 2018

Port of San Diego Commemorates Maiden Voyage of the Beluga Ace Car Carrier

Maritime

The Port of San Diego and its terminal operator, Pasha Automotive Services, welcomed a new car-carrying vessel to the National City Marine Terminal on April 9, 2018. The vessel, the M/V Beluga Ace from MOL ACE (Auto Carrier Express), arrived from the...

April 10, 2018

Seaport Village to Remain Open for Business – Port of San Diego Selects Interim Manager and Operator

Waterfront Development

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has selected Protea Property Management, Inc. (Protea), a San Diego-based property management firm, to manage and operate Seaport Village after the current...

April 5, 2018

Port to Install Temporary Art Exhibits at its Two Marine Terminals

Experiences

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications (619) 686-6388 The Port of San Diego is presenting a dual-site fiber art installation by artist Randy Walker as part of its Maritime Month celebration in May. Maritime Month is the Port’s unique extended...

March 26, 2018

Port to Install Sojourner, a Pop-Up Immersive Artwork by Local Artist Adam Belt

Experiences

Free, public sunset yoga classes to be held last two Thursdays in April As part of its mission to create a dynamic and active waterfront, the Port of San Diego is pleased to present Sojourner , a temporary immersive artwork by artist Adam Belt....

March 22, 2018

Port of San Diego Invites Public to March 28 Board Workshop on Port Master Plan Update

The Port of San Diego invites the public to attend the latest Board meeting during the drafting and discussion of the Port Master Plan Update, which has been a priority project this past year, with extensive public outreach. Often referred to as “the...

March 16, 2018

Port of San Diego Celebrates Harbor Police Department Change of Command and Promotions

Public Safety

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications 619.686.6388 The Port of San Diego’s Harbor Police Department marked a memorable and historic occasion on March 16, 2018 with a Change of Command and Promotion Ceremony celebrating the appointment of Vice...

March 12, 2018

Port of San Diego and City of Imperial Beach to Host Public Open House on Imperial Beach Improvement Project

The Port of San Diego and the City of Imperial Beach invite the public to attend an open house to view design concepts for the Beach Avenue Comfort Station and Street End Improvements Project in Imperial Beach. The open house will be held Tuesday,...

March 2, 2018

Regional Partners Sue Federal Agency Seeking Halt of U.S.-Mexico Border Sewage Spills

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications (619) 686-6388 CONTACT: Port of San Diego: Tanya Castaneda, (619) 871-5871, tcastaneda@portofsandiego.org Imperial Beach: Ed Vea, (619) 559-2225, evea@imperialbeachca.gov Chula Vista: Anne Steinberger, (619)...

February 27, 2018

Port of San Diego Named “Public Agency of the Year” by the National Black Contractors Association

The Port of San Diego has been honored with a distinguished “Public Agency of the Year” award by the National Black Contractors Association. The award was presented at the Association’s construction industry summit, “Beyond the Dream,” held on...

February 26, 2018

Port of San Diego Appoints Mark Stainbrook as Vice President of Public Safety/Harbor Police Chief

Public Safety

The Port of San Diego is pleased to name Mark Stainbrook as its new Vice President of Public Safety/Harbor Police Chief, effective March 1, 2018. Stainbrook has been serving in this role an acting capacity since October 2017 and previously served in...

February 14, 2018

Harbor Police Dive Team Travels to Philippines to Train Local Maritime Law Enforcement Divers

Public Safety

Members of the Port of San Diego Harbor Police dive team have recently returned from a training mission to Anilao Batangas, Philippines where they shared their expertise in underwater crime scene investigations with federal and local maritime law...

February 12, 2018

Port of San Diego Launches Study of Harbor Drive along San Diego’s Working Waterfront

Maritime

To improve mobility and safety for all users of Harbor Drive, the Port of San Diego is conducting the Harbor Drive Multimodal Corridor Study. The study focuses on the mainly industrial area of Harbor Drive between the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in...

January 31, 2018

Port of San Diego Names New District Clerk

The Port of San Diego is pleased to name Donna Morales as its new District Clerk. Morales, who was sworn in as District Clerk on January 2, 2018, previously served as the Port’s Manager of Commissioner and Executive Services. In that position, she...

January 23, 2018

Port of San Diego Celebrates Beginning of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Modernization Project

Maritime

The Port of San Diego celebrated the start of a $24 million public works project that will modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. On January 23, 2018, Chairman Rafael Castellanos was joined by U.S. Representative Scott Peters, City of San Diego...

January 23, 2018

Port of San Diego Celebrates Beginning of Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal Modernization Project

Maritime

PRESS RELEASE: Marketing & Communications (619) 686-6388 Download full size image The Port of San Diego celebrated the start of a $24 million public works project that will modernize its Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal. On January 23, 2018, Chairman...

January 22, 2018

Harbor Police Invites Public to “Coffee with a Cop” Community Engagement Event

Public Safety

As part of efforts to build relationships in the community, the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department invites the public to the agency’s very first “Coffee with a Cop” event. The mission of “Coffee with a Cop” is to break down barriers between...

January 19, 2018

Port of San Diego Hosts “Carnival in the Park: Artistic Performances by Fern Street Circus”

Experiences

The Port of San Diego invites the public to enjoy a free afternoon of activities and performances by the Fern Street Circus on Saturday, February 17, 2018. The event, “Carnival in the Park: Artistic Performances by Fern Street Circus,” is being...

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