A BOLD VISION FOR San DIEGO’S DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT

Reimagining a vibrant and accessible urban coast.

​Seaport San Diego proposes to transform the waterfront with one-of-a-kind experiences for residents and visitors to enjoy for generations to come. 
 
This revitalized bayfront features iconic new landmarks, acres of inviting recreational areas, and cultural experiences that immerse residents and visitors alike in the natural wonder and promising future of our city.

Seaport San Diego will be the destination our city deserves—uniting the vibrance of downtown, the beauty of our bay, and the warmth of our culture in a reimagined, world-class experience for all to enjoy.​

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CORE VALUES

The vision for Seaport San Diego is guided by the following principles: 

hONOR THE
​WATER

ESTABLISH A WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION

CREATE WELCOMING PUBLIC SPACES

ENHANCE MOBILITY ON LAND AND WATER

CELEBRATE NATURE AND ECOLOGY

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PUBLIC AMENITIES ​

• More than 16 acres of recreational open space will include public parks, gathering spaces, walking paths, bike lanes, and a permanent home for the historic Looff Carousel.
• An elevated Green Strand Walkway and scenic overlook will provide opportunities to experience the water from a wholly new perspective.
• A new shoreline area will enhance the public realm with an urban beach, constructed wetland habitats, and living tidepools to explore.
• New and expanded piers, marinas, and day-use docks and slips will offer unparalleled public water access.

UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS ​

• An iconic observation tower will become a hallmark of San Diego’s skyline, offering panoramic viewing decks, restaurants, and attractions.
• A world-class aquarium will immerse visitors in our coastal ecology and provide interactive opportunities to experience nature.
• A lively event center with stunning water views will host concerts, performances, and other public and private events.
• Public art installations will honor and celebrate the diverse cultures and history of the waterfront.

ENGAGING EXPERIENCES ​

• An array of hotel and hospitality venues will provide accommodations at a variety of price points, as well as meeting and event spaces for any occasion.
• Experiential retail areas will provide a variety of shopping and dining options.
• A new fishing harbor will pay homage to our region’s heritage and engage the public with a new Dockside Market.

Skyline at Night

Entrance to Aquarium

Pier with Restaurant

Elevated Green Strand Parkway

Living Shoreline, Park and Urban Beach

Fishing Facility and Dockside Market

Seaport Steps

Site Plan

MAKING A DIFFERENCE ​

Seaport San Diego will provide resources that advance our economy, environment and infrastructure, including:

• Blue Tech innovation and research spaces that will help make our region a hub for the next wave of global sustainability.
• Honoring the working waterfront with upgraded commercial fishing facilities on land and the water.
• A new learning center for community education programming in partnership with UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
• Public infrastructure improvements, including shoreline stabilization for coastal resiliency.
• New buildings designed to LEED Gold Standards for ongoing sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Unprecedented public access to recreational opportunities and mobility improvements. 

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