70 Miles of Coast
Your guide to San Diego — beaches, trails,
tide pools, neighborhoods and things to do.

Field guide index

Seaport Village

Explore seaport village through our San Diego field notes. Find practical guides, coastal context and links to the official information you need before heading out.

Sailing vessel on San Diego Bay with the skyline beyond
San Diego Bay

San Diego Bay: Parks, Walks and Ways to Get on the Water

A first orientation to the working harbor and its public waterfront, from downtown walks to quieter park stops.

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California brown pelicans at Shelter Island with the San Diego skyline across the bay
Shelter Island / Point Loma

Shelter Island Playground and Shoreline Park Walk

A bayside playground outing with room for a waterfront walk, a picnic and a look at the fishing pier.

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Boats in a Shelter Island marina on San Diego Bay; not the launch ramp itself
Shelter Island / Point Loma

Boat Ramp San Diego: Shelter Island Launch Guide

Shelter Island offers public boat launching in northwestern San Diego Bay. Check trailer rules and prepare before entering the ramp queue.

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Composite of a fast exposure (to keep the boats sharp) with a longer (2s) exposure to capture a nice blur effect on the mast reflections. Fun with PS layer masks.
Oceanside Harbor

Oceanside Boat Rides: Harbor Cruises and Ocean Trips

Know whether you are booking time inside the harbor or a trip onto the open Pacific.

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Boats and the lighthouse-style building at Oceanside Harbor Village
Oceanside

Oceanside Harbor Boat Launch: Ramp and Parking Guide

The public ramp is only one part of a smooth launch. Know where the trailer belongs, where to prepare the boat and which harbor information to check first.

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Aerial view of Mission Bay in San Diego looking east-northeast across Bonita Cove and Bahia Point
Mission Bay

Mission Bay Cruises: Boat Tours and Booking Guide

Compare Mission Bay cruises, private boat events and rentals. Check current schedules, departure points and whether a trip stays in the bay.

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Waterfront at Marina Park in Chula Vista beside San Diego Bay
San Diego Bay / Mission Bay

Chula Vista Boat Launching Ramp and San Diego Launch Sites

Choose a ramp for the water you intend to use, not just the shortest drive. San Diego Bay and Mission Bay require different plans.

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