They have an impressive collection of historic ships and replicas. Key ones include: Star of India (1863) — an iron barque, and the oldest active sailing ship in the world. Berkeley (1898) — a steam ferryboat HMS Surprise — a replica of an 18th-century Royal Navy frigate. San Salvador — a replica of Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo's flagship. Californian — the official tall ship of California (a replica revenue cutter). Other vessels: the steam yacht Medea, the harbor pilot boat Pilot (1914), the submarine USS Dolphin, the Vietnam-era patrol Swift Boat Mark II PCF 816 It was the longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, in active duty for 47 years. The Midway served in the Vietnam War, Cold War operations, and Operation Desert Storm in 1991 before being decommissioned in 1992. In 2004, it opened as the USS Midway Museum on San Diego’s waterfront

Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, located on San Diego Bay in downtown. It opened in 1980, covering about 14 acres. It’s designed to feel like a harbor-side village from a century ago: cobblestone paths, winding walkways, ponds, fountains, lakes, lush landscaping, free-standing buildings in a variety of styles (Victorian, Spanish, etc.).

Cabrillo National Monument, located on the Point Loma Peninsula in San Diego, commemorates the first European expedition to set foot on the West Coast of the United States. On September 28, 1542, Spanish explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed at San Diego Bay, marking a pivotal moment in California's history. Established as a national monument in 1913, it offers visitors a blend of historical insights, natural beauty, and panoramic views of the San Diego region.

The statue is about 25 feet tall. Material: The current version in San Diego is bronze (a replacement for earlier versions that were made of foam core with a urethane outer layer). Installed at Tuna Harbor Park along North Harbor Drive, on the San Diego Bay waterfront, right in front of the USS Midway Museum. The area is also part of what’s called the “Greatest Generation Walk.”

As you cruise the sparkling waters of San Diego Bay, you’ll glide beneath the sweeping arches of the world-famous Coronado Bay Bridge. Stretching 2.1 miles across the bay, this award-winning engineering marvel rises 200 feet above the water, offering a stunning frame for sailboats, Navy ships, and unforgettable skyline views. From the deck of your private Duffy boat, the bridge feels larger-than-life—its graceful curve, towering pillars, and panoramic backdrop make it one of the most photographed sights in all of San Diego. Whether by day with the sun shimmering off its steel-blue span or at sunset when the bridge glows against the horizon, cruising under the Coronado Bridge is a must-do experience that captures the heart of San Diego’s beauty.

Seaport Village is a waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, located on San Diego Bay in downtown. It opened in 1980, covering about 14 acres. It’s designed to feel like a harbor-side village from a century ago: cobblestone paths, winding walkways, ponds, fountains, lakes, lush landscaping, free-standing buildings in a variety of styles (Victorian, Spanish, etc.).