Press Releases

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...

The Port of San Diego invites the community to attend “ A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event along the Barrio Logan Bayfront. The free family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. “A Day at...

As a part of its mission to advance science and promote the growth of emerging industries with strong potential for job creation, the Port of San Diego is actively advancing aquaculture planning through its proposed Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture...

The Port of San Diego is celebrating Maritime Month throughout May by honoring the thousands of people who work along the San Diego Bay waterfront and highlighting the positive impacts of the maritime industry within the community. “Our region has a...

Disney Cruise Line Media Contact: dcl.news@disney.com Disney Cruise Line and the Port of San Diego today announced a new agreement through at least 2031, which will approximately double the number of Disney cruises out of San Diego each year. For...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has directed staff to begin environmental review on a Navy SEAL Museum proposed for 1220 Pacific Highway along San Diego’s North Embarcadero on a former Navy leasehold acquired by the Port in 2023...

As part of its commitment to being environmental champions, the Port of San Diego has completed a project to remove large underwater debris, primarily sunken or sinking vessels, in the Zuniga Jetty Shoals area. The project began in November 2025 and...

The Port of San Diego invites the community to attend “A Day at the Park: A Port Experiences Series” event at Pepper Park. The free family-friendly festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. This Port-sponsored...

The Port of San Diego is installing more habitat-friendly shoreline structures designed to strengthen coastal resilience while improving public access to and protecting San Diego Bay. At its March 10, 2026 meeting, the Board of Port Commissioners...

The Port of San Diego and the City of National City, along with partners, stakeholders, and community members, celebrated new public amenities now open in Pepper Park, including a splash pad and pirate-themed playground, during a ribbon cutting...

The Port of San Diego is expanding shore power availability for vessels on San Diego Bay, this time at Fish Harbor Pier along the Embarcadero. This latest project reinforces the Port’s commitment to environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance...

The Port of San Diego is hosting the fourth annual People of the Port Career Fair at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier on March 25, 2026. The goal of the career fair is to help attendees explore the vast career opportunities available along the...

Road Closure and Detours Begin Soon The Port of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, partners, and stakeholders celebrated the start of new park amenities being added on the Chula Vista Bayfront during a groundbreaking ceremony held on Tuesday, March 3...

The Port of San Diego and City of Imperial Beach held a groundbreaking ceremony on February 25 in Imperial Beach to celebrate the start of construction for the new splash pad at Portwood Pier Plaza. “The new splash play area at Portwood Pier Plaza is...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved an 18-month pilot project for $350,000 with Lux Bio through its Blue Economy Incubator (BEI). As a leader of the region’s blue economy, the Port of San Diego established its Blue Economy...

Road Closure and Detours Set to Begin Next Week The Port of San Diego will soon break ground on a new nautical-themed playground, splash pad, and other improvements being added in Harbor Park, formerly known as Bayside Park, on the Chula Vista...

The Port of San Diego has selected a Southern California-based artist, Nicole Marie Pete, to create artwork as part of the new splash pad that will be installed at Portwood Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach. In October 2025, the Port issued a call for...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has unanimously accepted the California Coastal Commission’s certification of the Port Master Plan Amendment (PMPA) for what’s known as the National City Balanced Plan. This step means the Port and...

Following a robust period of public outreach, the Port of San Diego is inviting the public to review and provide written comments on the Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).The EIR, which found no significant...

The Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners has approved an update to the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR), helping to ensure continued successful project implementation. In recent years, the Port and partners...

The Port of San Diego is calling on residents, businesses and visitors to take a voluntary pledge to help protect San Diego Bay by adopting simple, everyday actions that prevent pollution and keep the bay clean and healthy for generations to come...

At its January meeting, the Port of San Diego’s Board of Port Commissioners approved the purchase of a new fire and tactical training simulator for its Harbor Police Department (HPD). HPD is moving forward with plans to replace its long-serving...

The Port of San Diego has renewed its local emergency declaration to continue the fight against an invasive alga known as Caulerpa (Caulerpa prolifera) in San Diego Bay and has secured $200,000 from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission in...

Event photos, b-roll and soundbites: Swearing-In Media Kit 2026 See below for photo captions. The Port of San Diego formally swore in its 2026 officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, January 14 at the brand-new Gaylord Pacific...