Press Releases

Today, the Port of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, partners, and local families celebrated the opening of the new nautical-themed Harbor Park Playground on the San Diego waterfront. The playground features slides and a rope-climb hill, play and...

The Port of San Diego is celebrating yet another win. For the fifth consecutive year, the Port has earned Platinum-tier recognition in the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) annual Diamond Awards. The Diamond Awards honor employers that go...

The Port of San Diego is showcasing local artists and over 70 artworks in its Tidelands Collection during the Port’s “Celebration of Arts Month.” “The beauty of San Diego Bay inspires local artists who sculpt, build, paint, photograph, and create in...

WHO: As a champion of the safekeeping of San Diego Bay, the Port of San Diego is teaming up with California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), California State Parks, California Coastal Commission, and Arcwood Environmental to collect expired marine...

The Port of San Diego is celebrating Green Port Month throughout September by highlighting the progress, projects, and people advancing the Port’s environmental initiatives. Since 2008, the Port has recognized September as Green Port Month to...

The Port of San Diego will contribute an additional $480,000 from its Maritime Industrial Impact Fund (MIIF) to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) who will provide air filtration devices to portside communities. The funding...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved the renaming of the Port’s park in Barrio Logan to “Chicano Park on the Bay.” The action recognizes the Barrio Logan community’s historic connection to the Chicano movement as well as the...

Princess Cruises Media Contact: Negin Kamali, media@princesscruises.com The Port of San Diego is marking its biggest cruise season in more than 15 years, starting with Princess Cruises and continuing with 183 total voyages during the 2026-2027 season...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has certified the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and has authorized issuance of a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub proposed by Skychargers, LLC...

The Port of San Diego is completing the administrative process to direct $15.5 million in grant funding for two National City Balanced Plan projects – the Marina Way Realignment and the Connector Rail Track. The Marina Way Realignment helps set the...

The Port of San Diego and San Diego Working Waterfront invite the public to participate in the 36th annual Operation Clean Sweep on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at various locations around San Diego Bay. Following the cleanup...

The Port of San Diego has released the seventh edition of its Blue Economy Incubator Highlights Report , showcasing a decade of innovation, new international partnerships, and the growing impact of companies developing sustainable solutions for the...

The Port of San Diego has been recertified by Green Marine, an international voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. The Port first enrolled in Green Marine in 2018 and has since achieved annual self-evaluation and...

The Port of San Diego’s first project in the National City Balanced Plan is nearing the construction stage. The Board of Port Commissioners has approved a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the commercial segment of the Marina Way Realignment...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month. The Port of San Diego joins many communities across the country and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in celebrating the vital...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved the naming of an unnamed beach at Spanish Landing Park to “Kumeyaay Beach.” This action recognizes the Kumeyaay people’s historic relationship with San Diego Bay and their important...

The Port of San Diego has published the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the East Harbor Island Redevelopment/Topgolf and Waterfront Park Project for public review and comment. Draft EIR and Public Comment Instructions The Draft EIR is...

The Port of San Diego’s Engineering-Construction team earned seven awards this spring from the San Diego Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego and Imperial Counties Chapter...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved a new Blue Economy Incubator (BEI) pilot project. As a leader of the region’s blue economy, the Port established its Blue Economy Incubator in 2016 as a launch pad for sustainable, ocean...

Project supports Port’s clean air goals – will be first cargo operation to use only electric trucks The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved an Option to Lease Agreement and authorized a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) that...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved an Option to Lease Agreement with Port Coronado Associates, LLC (PCA) for the continued operation of the Coronado Ferry Landing. The proposed amended and restated lease agreement includes...

Milestone coincides with International Pineapple Day and highlights decades of maritime partnership The Port of San Diego is celebrating Dole’s 125th anniversary and recognizing the company’s longstanding partnership and contributions to the region’s...

New start time - 9:15 p.m. The West Coast’s largest synchronized fireworks show is ready for launch on the 250th birthday of the United States. A spectacular evening of pyrotechnics is set for 9:15 p.m. on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026...

Recognition honors decades of leadership advancing waterfront planning Chair Ann Moore of the Board of Port Commissioners has received the 2026 Planning Pioneer Award from the San Diego section of the American Planning Association (SDAPA), a lifetime...

The Port of San Diego invites the community to attend “ A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event at Bayfront Park in Chula Vista. The free family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Community...

The Port of San Diego invites residents to sign up for the Portside Community Academy following the successful graduation of two more cohorts earlier this year. The Academy recently hosted two groups of participants between January and April 2026...

The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department is hiring! Whether starting a career in law enforcement or making a switch, the Port invites potential applicants to attend an upcoming open house. Discover more about this unique public safety agency...

The Port of San Diego is recognizing 24 ship carriers for their participation in the Port’s voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Program, which helps improve air quality and reduces emissions in and around San Diego Bay. When ocean going vessels...

The Port of San Diego recently launched a new online ship schedule, PortControl , allowing the public to view which ships are coming and going from the Port’s cargo and cruise terminals. The Port operates two marine cargo terminals and two cruise...

The Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department invites the public to join them for coffee, pastries and conversation at an upcoming Coffee with a Cop event on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Portside Pier located at 1360 North Harbor...