{"id":37068,"date":"2025-01-07T13:37:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T13:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/?p=37068"},"modified":"2025-01-27T15:31:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T15:31:18","slug":"10-places-to-visit-on-the-san-diego-waterfront-according-to-a-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/10-places-to-visit-on-the-san-diego-waterfront-according-to-a-local\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Places To Visit on the San Diego Waterfront, According to a Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The iconic Southern California city of San Diego owes a great deal of its fame to its picturesque Pacific coastline. Fortunately, the city&#8217;s planners are fully aware of this. Over the years, they\u2019ve developed all types of waterfront attractions and activities to entertain and engage visitors and locals alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a local, I can tell you that there are enough things to do on the San Diego waterfront to fill several days of exploration here in America&#8217;s Finest City. From outdoor art installations to museums and family-friendly parks, here are some of the most beloved waterfront highlights to keep in mind when visiting San Diego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seaport Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Pond and buildings at Seaport Village, in San Diego, California.\" class=\"wp-image-37074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-660x440.jpeg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-160x107.jpeg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Seaport-Village-San-Diego-tour-1-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spread over 14 acres of prime waterfront real estate along San Diego Bay, the eternally popular Seaport Village is a shopping and dining destination created to look like the city&#8217;s bustling harborfront 100 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are about 54 shops and 17 dining options here. But that&#8217;s not all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s also an expansive tree-filled park circumvented by a peaceful waterfront walkway that offers some of the best views of San Diego Bay \u2014 and beyond that Coronado Island \u2014 to be had anywhere in downtown San Diego. Locals regularly gather in this greenspace on warm days to enjoy the outdoors and fly kites of all shapes and sizes, which inevitably attracts onlookers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The carousel at Seaport Village<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A special shout-out for family visitors with little ones in tow, don&#8217;t miss the historic carousel at Seaport Village.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6ZUCgOgOrE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6ZUCgOgOrE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6ZUCgOgOrE\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Seaport Village Carousel (@seaportvillagecarousel)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This colorful kid-pleaser was hand-carved in 1895 and has been running ever since. It features 54 animals and two horse-drawn chariots, offering a bit of fun for kids to break up a day of exploration. Tickets are just $5 a ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>USS Midway Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/san-diego-tours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/06\/USS-Midway-in-San-Diego-1000x660.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to all the sun and surf, San Diego is also a place known for its rich military history. One of the best ways to experience this side of San Diego is via a tour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/everything-to-see-and-do-at-the-uss-midway-museum\/\">USS Midway<\/a>, which is permanently docked in San Diego Bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A giant aircraft carrier, the USS Midway was commissioned in 1945 and is named after the 1942 Battle of Midway. Today, this floating museum, which is included with your ticket on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/san-diego-tours\/waterfront-walking-tour-with-uss-midway\/\">San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour<\/a>, offers an unforgettable glimpse of daily life on a massive Naval ship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"USS Midway Museum interactive exhibit with kid\" class=\"wp-image-37075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/USS-Midway-Museum-interactive-exhibit-with-kid.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are onboard exhibits, displays, and even a few simulated flying rides. This is a great museum for kids and adults with plenty of interactive learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"bannerPromo\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t<!-- section heading  -->\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<!-- section banners -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__wrapper gallery__main\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__items \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__card theme-default \">\n\t\t<div class=\"bannerPromo__cover\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bigCircle\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/San-Diego-harbor-view-of-fishing-boats-1000x660-1-500x500.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/San-Diego-harbor-view-of-fishing-boats-1000x660-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/07\/San-Diego-harbor-view-of-fishing-boats-1000x660-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"The San Diego harbor with the USS Midway Museum and the Unconditional Surrender statue.\" class=\"wp-image-37076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-2048x1639.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-160x128.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/The-San-Diego-harbor-with-the-USS-Midway-Museum-and-the-Unconditional-Surrender-statue-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another strategically placed waterfront open space, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portofsandiego.org\/experiences\/where-go\/embarcadero\/tuna-harbor-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tuna Harbor Park<\/a> is named after the city&#8217;s commercial fishing industry, which included being a tuna port.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today the space is a shady park and walking space adjacent to the USS Midway, offering an excellent place to snap a photograph of the giant aircraft carrier. And like other greenspaces throughout downtown, there&#8217;s a variety of unique public art to explore here (more on that next!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The giant &#8220;Embracing Peace&#8221; statue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Embracing-Peace-statue-on-the-San-Diego-waterfront.jpg\" alt=\"Embracing Peace statue in San Diego\" class=\"wp-image-37136\" style=\"width:526px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Embracing-Peace-statue-on-the-San-Diego-waterfront.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Embracing-Peace-statue-on-the-San-Diego-waterfront-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Embracing-Peace-statue-on-the-San-Diego-waterfront-500x676.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Embracing-Peace-statue-on-the-San-Diego-waterfront-160x216.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Embracing-Peace-statue-on-the-San-Diego-waterfront-150x203.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another stop on our San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour, the city\u2019s 25-foot \u201cEmbracing Peace\u201d sculpture, sometimes called \u201cUnconditional Surrender\u201d or simply the kiss statue, represents one of the most iconic images captured during the end of WWII \u2014 that of a sailor embracing a woman in Times Square after the surrender of Japan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This larger-than-life art installation is a popular attraction for visitors who pose for photos at the statue&#8217;s base, some even recreating the statue&#8217;s embrace for their pictures. By <a href=\"https:\/\/fox5sandiego.com\/news\/local-news\/how-san-diegos-kissing-statue-became-a-fixture-on-the-downtown-waterfront\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some accounts<\/a>, this is one of the most photographed locations in the city of San Diego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salute to Bob Hope and the Military<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military.jpg\" alt=\"Salute to Bob Hope and the Military\" class=\"wp-image-37078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Salute-to-Bob-Hope-and-the-Military-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also located in Tuna Harbor Park, the Salute to Bob Hope and the Military is another not-to-miss art installation. And yes, you\u2019ll see it on our tour and learn all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This cluster of bronze sculptures depicts the legendary performer surrounded by a group of soldiers in military uniform attire that is authentic to the time periods when Hope performed for U.S. troops stationed overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>USS San Diego Memorial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located along Harbor Drive in front of Tuna Harbor Park, the USS San Diego Memorial marks another important tribute to the country&#8217;s military history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created to honor the service of the WWII Navy cruiser USS San Diego, this eye-catching installation is made of several distinct elements including a bas relief sculpture of the USS San Diego, a life-size cast bronze sculpture of a sailor holding his helmet and gazing out over the ocean, and 28-foot high free-standing granite and terra cotta walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Waterfront Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When my son was young, Waterfront Park was a regular part of our summer-fun list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0BxXwRBT37\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CFvG1eqD6cd\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Alisha | San Diego With Kids (@sandiegowithkids)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>But the park is worth visiting year round thanks to its many other features including a playground, themed gardens, and picnic areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Colorful mosaic sculptures&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An element of Waterfront Park worthy of its own discussion, don&#8217;t miss taking in the park&#8217;s much-photographed mosaic sculptures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpglhIvJsF0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpglhIvJsF0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Kris (@getlostwithkris)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Titled \u201cSeal,\u201d \u201cBaseball Player #19,\u201d and \u201cSerpent Tree,\u201d the sculptures are located throughout the park including near its south fountains and its playground. The mosaics are part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiego.org\/articles\/arts-culture\/sculptures.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a broader collection of outdoor art<\/a> around downtown San Diego created by an impressive roster of international artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maritime Museum of San Diego<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sailboat at San Diego Maritime Museum\" class=\"wp-image-37079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-660x440.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Sailboat-at-San-Diego-Maritime-Museum-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The name of this attraction may be somewhat deceiving. <a href=\"https:\/\/sdmaritime.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Maritime Museum of San Diego<\/a> is not a single structure, but rather is made up of four historic vessels that visitors can explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-v4lBrp5cn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-v4lBrp5cn\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Maritime Museum of San Diego (@sdmaritime)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The star of the show (pun intended!) is the Star of India, the world&#8217;s oldest active sailing ship, which dates back to 1863 and began service just five days before Abraham Lincoln\u2019s Gettysburg Address. Other ships that are part of the museum include the PCF 816 Swift Boat, the San Diego Harbor Pilot Boat and the steam ferry Berkely. The Maritime Museum also features a variety of permanent and visiting exhibits with themes often related to maritime history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best of San Diego<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Boat and pier in San Diego\" class=\"wp-image-37080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/01\/Boat-and-pier-in-San-Diego-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many different ways to immerse yourself in San Diego&#8217;s vibrant waterfront culture with something for nearly every style of traveler.&nbsp;With a little bit of advance research, you can create an itinerary that fills one day or multiple days. Or join our local-led <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/san-diego-tours\/waterfront-walking-tour-with-uss-midway\/\">San Diego Waterfront Walking Tour<\/a> to ensure you don&#8217;t miss a thing \u2014 and get insider tips on what to see and do on the rest of your visit to San Diego.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iconic Southern California city of San Diego owes a great deal of its fame to its picturesque Pacific coastline. Fortunately, the city&#8217;s planners are fully aware of this. Over the years, they\u2019ve developed all types of waterfront attractions and activities to entertain and engage visitors and locals alike.&nbsp; As a local, I can tell<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":37072,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[792],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37068"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37068"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37138,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37068\/revisions\/37138"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.exp1.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}