San Diego Embarcadero
Activity Hub

Location: N. Harbor Drive near downtown, San Diego, CA (map)

Embarcadero Hub Highlights

A cement boardwalk, a waterfront village with shops and restaurants, two waterfront maritime museums, two shoreline parks, harbor cruises, ferrys, and events throughout the year. All, located next to downtown San Diego.

SHORELINE PARKS
Embarcadero South Marina Park
Features ample parking, a fishing pier, basketball courts, gazebos and a concession stand. San Diego Pops during the Summer.

Embarcadero North Marina Park
A pleasant grassy, tree-laden peninsula, extending out into the bay from Seaport Village.

MUSEUMS / LANDMARKS / HISTORIC PLACES
Maritime Museum of San Diego
One of the world’s finest collections of historic ships, including the world’s oldest active ship the Star of India.

USS Midway Museum
Docked at Navy Pier is the USS Midway, the longest-serving aircraft carrier in U.S. Naval history.

SHOPPING AREAS
Seaport Village
14-acres, a recreation of a century-old, waterfront village, with 54 specialty shops, 13 dining eateries.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS
B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
Located north of Broadway Pier, over 200 cruise ships visit San Diego each year.

San Diego Convention Center
On San Diego Bay in downtown, near the Gaslamp District, Petco Park, and Seaport Village.

HOTELS
Downtown Hotels, Downtown Boutique Hotels, Downtown Bayside Hotels, Little Italy Boutique Hotels, Gaslamp District Boutique Hotels
Ecclectic selection of hotels, boutique hotel resorts, bayside resorts for vacationer and business traveler.

EVENTS
San Diego Restaurant Week
January and September
Several new restaurants as well as established favorites will open their doors this year.

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Health & Fitness Expo
June
Features over 100 exhibits pertaining to health and fitness. Free samples, interactive displays.

Seaport Village Summer Concerts
June - September
Summer concerts at the East Gazebo, surrounded by the village, bay and park.

Artwalk on the Bay
Mid-September
Scenic venue on the bay with arts and crafts exhibits, live music and interactive art experiences for the kids.

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
Mid-November
Southern Cal's largest wine and food fest. Includes 60 fine dining restaurants and 160 world-class wineries.

San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
December
Two Sundays of boats lit up in holiday decor, parading on the bay. Over 80,000 onlookers expected.

Port of San Diego Big Bay Balloon Parade
December
Annual holiday bowl parade along Harbor Drive, next to downtown and San Diego Bay.