The Port of San Diego has one main responsibility, to manage the San Diego Bay and surrounding waterfront land. It was created by the State Legislature on December 18th, 1962.
The Port of San Diego provide community benefit and economic vitality by giving a balanced approach to tourism, water and land recreation, public safety, maritime industry as well as environmental stewardship. There are currently 11 ports in California and The Port of San Diego is the fourth largest. There are five member cities; San Diego, Coronado, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City. The Port of San Diego has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into public improvements in these cities.
The Port of San Diego oversees two cruise ship terminals, two maritime cargo terminals, the Harbor Police Department, 18 public parks as well as hundreds of tenants and sub tenants around the San Diego Bay. There are seven members that govern the Board of Port Commissioners; one commissioner each is appointed by the city councils of Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and Chula Vista. The San Diego council get to appoint three commissioners.
The Port of San Diego has a very informative website where they post recent news and happenings taking place around the Downtown San Diego area as well as an interactive map with more information about redevelopments and real estate projects. As a Downtown San Diego Real Estate investor, resident and visitor it is of importance to know about upcoming construction projects, city happenings and fesitvals. For more information visit the Port of San Diego at www.portofsandiego.org.
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