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1. Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Adjacent to the Cabrillo National Monument
Point Loma Lighthouse, built in 1854, was one of the first of eight West Coast lighthouses. They were all built in Cape Cod style. The lighthouse continued in use until 1891, when the new Pelican Point lighthouse began operating.

2. Cabrillo National Monument
1800 Cabrillo National Drive 619.557.5450
Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the voyage of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the European Explorer moored off the California only 50 years after Columbus landed in the Americas and claimed the land for Spain.

3. Bayside Trail
East of Cabrillo National Monument
The steep Bayside Trail is east of the Cabrillo National Monument. It features coastal sage, wildlife, migratory birds and a panoramic view of San Diego Bay.

4. Ballast Trail
East of Cabrillo National Monument
In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo led the first European expedition to explore what is now the West Coast. He first stepped on land at San Diego Bay on September 28 at Ballast Point.

5. Shelter Island Shoreline Park
South of Shelter Island Drive
This mile-long park and promenade features a public fishing pier, boat launching ramp and sweeping views of the Bay.

6. America's Cup Harbor
Bay at Shelter Island
From 1988-95, San Diego was home to the America's Cup, the most prestigous trophy in international yachting competition.

7. Harbor Island Park
Harbor Island Drive
Located Near the west end of the island, this park features a shoreline path for walkers and joggers and a route for bikers.

8. Spanish Landing
West Basin at North Harbor Drive
This historical landmark commemorates the 1769 meeting of the Gaspar DePortola and Father Junipero Serra expeditions. The park features a pedestrian path, bike route, picnic tables and the Calloway Carillon bell tower.

9. Cancer Survivors Park
North Harbor Drive
Adjacent to Spanish Landing, this park encourages individuals with a cancer diagnosis to fight the disease.

10. Marine Corps Recruit Depot
1600 Henderson Avenue 619.524.1011
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego is one of two recruit-training bases in the United States. It is home to Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard personnel.

11. San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh Field
3225 North Harbor Drive 619.686.8050
The airport has an impressive array of public art, popular shops, and restaurants, and stuning architectural details reflecting the spirit of the San Diego region.

12. San Diego County Administration Building
1600 Pacific Highway 858.694.3900
The historical 10-story building, labeled San Diego's first "skyscraper," was positioned to provide a welcome to seafaring travelers.

13. San Diego Maritime Museum
1492 North Harbor Drive 619.234.9153
The Maritime Museum hosts nautical exhibits and self-guided tours of the Star of India, the Steamship Berkeley and the Steamyacht Medea.

14. Star of India
1492 North Harbor Drive 619.234.9153
The Star of India is the oldest actively sailed iron-hulled vessel in the world.

15. Cruise Ship Terminal
Foot of B Street 619.686.6342
The Cruise Ship Terminal hosts over 120 cruise ships a year and is conveniently located in the heart of downtown San Diego a short distance from countless attractions.

16. Santa Fe Depot
Broadway and Kettner 619.595.3030
The historical Santa Fe Depot is located on the nation's second-busiest Amtrak rail corridor and home to the research library of the San Diego Railroad Museum and the Santa Fe Historical Society library.

17. Tuna Harbor Park
Tuna Lane at the foot of G Street
Honoring the commercialfishing industry in San Diego, this park has the perfect vantage point for viewing the diverse boating activity on the San Diego Bay.

18. Seaport Village
849 West Harbor Drive 619.235.4014
From bistros to boutiques, you'll find one-of-a-kind shops and award-winning restaurants in this quaint bayside setting.

19. Embarcadero Marina Park North
Foot of Kettner Boulevard
This park barders Seaport Village and the San Siego Convention Center.

20. San Diego Convention Center
111 West Harbor Drive 619.525.5000
This world-class facility is located on beautiful San Diego Bay. Check loacl calendars for public events or walk the pathway to a beautiful picnic area behind the building.

21. Embarcadero Marina Park South & Pier
Foot of Marine Park Way
This park features ample parking, a fishing pier, basketball courts, gazebos and a concession stand.

22. Crosby Street Park
Foot of Crosby Street
The park offers a recreational pier, picnic and playground areas and lush green open space for active play.

23. National City Railcar Museum
Corner of Bay Marina Drive and Harrison Street
See the No. 1 passenger coach of the old National City and Otay Railway (NC&O) from the late 1880's. Historians prize the No. 1 car for any railroad line because it represents the beginning of the enterprise.

24. National City Marine Terminal
1400 West 24th Street 619.683.8963
The most advanced vehicle import/export facility on the West Coast, the National City Marine Terminal is capable of handling more than 300,000 vehicles a year, container cargo and lumber.

25. Pepper Park
South Terminus of Tidelands Avenue
Name after National City businessman and civic leader Leonard Pepper, this 5 acre park has picnic areas, a boat launching ramp and a pier equipped for night fishing.

26. Chula Vista Nature Center
Sweewater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge 619.409.5900
The Nature Center brings the history, geology, ecology and natural history of the marsh, its surrounding wetlands and San Diego Bay to life.

27. Chula Vista Bayside Park and Pier
Bayside Parkay
Surrounded by marinas, restaurants, and shopping, Bayside Park has a fishing pier, picnic and game tables, bike paths and walkways.

28. Chula Vista Harbor
Bay at Chula Vista
The pristine park-like setting of Chula Vista Harbor presents a tropical paradise with uncrowded waters and spectacular views.

29. Chula Vista Bayfront Park
Foot of Marina Way
This popular park features a public boat-launching ramp and beautiful landscaping.

30. Chula Vista Marina View Park
200 Marina Park Way
This park features play equipment, picnic tables, an open play area and pleasing views of the Bay.

31. Imperial Beach Fishing Pier
Seacoast Drive at the foot of Evergreen Avenue.
Adjacent to Portwood Pier Plaza, the Imperial Beach Fishing Pier extends out over the Pacific Ocean for 1500 feet.

32. Portwood Pier Plaza
Seacoast Drive at the foot of Evergreen Avenue
The enticing and colorful public art, "Surfhenge," serves as a gateway to this vibrant Imperial Beach park that features a picnic area and entertainment stage.

33. Dunes Park
Seacoast Drive between Donax and Daisy Avenues
The playground at thisa park makes it a favorite among locals and visitors.

34. Grand Caribe Shorline Park
Grand Caribe Causeway at Caribe Cay Boulevard North
This park features unique and native California plants making it and educational botanical setting.

35. Silver Strand
An 11-mile stretch of beach and bayfront connects Coronado Island to Imperial Beach with views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay.

36. Coronado Tidelands Park
Mullinix Drive at Glorietta Bay
The largest San Diego Bay park, Tidelands Park offers a small beach, picnic areas and plenty of open space for outdoor activity.

37. Coronado Glof Course
2000 Visalia Row 619.435.3121
Golf on the beautiful Big Bay.

38. Coronado Ferry Landing
First Street between B and C Avenues 619.435.8895
A bayfront specialty center of fine dining, unique shops, art galleries, eateries and bike rentals. Enjoy the water front park, fishing pier, wheelchair accessible boat dock, sandy beach, bayfront bike path and family amusement center

39. Coronado Landing Park
Adjacent to the Coronado Ferry Landing
Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the San Diego skyline from this park.

40. Carrier Row
Bayside of Coronado Island
Up to four aircraft carriers can be berthed in San Diego Bay at Naval Air Station North Island.