Guides

Local tips from San Diego’s most experienced crew to help you choose, book, and arrive ready to enjoy a smooth cruise experience.

 

San Diego Bay History: Point Loma and the Birth of America's Navy Town

How a small coaling station established in 1901 became the foundation of more than a century of U.S. naval history on San Diego Bay.

Every day, Harbor Tour guests cruise past the military shoreline at Point Loma, where submarines, security barriers, and modern naval facilities line the waterfront. Few realize they're looking at the birthplace of the U.S. Navy's permanent presence in San Diego.

Published June 23, 2026

Fun Things to Do Using the New Chula Vista–Downtown Ferry

San Diego's new ferry service between Chula Vista and the Convention Center isn't just a way to get from Point A to Point B—it's an adventure in itself.

The 45-minute ride offers spectacular views of the downtown skyline, the Coronado Bridge, Naval Base San Diego, the NASSCO shipyards, the National City Marine Terminal, the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and the new Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center.

Published June 4, 2026

How to Experience NASCAR in San Diego—Even Without a Ticket

NASCAR is coming to San Diego—and it’s bringing a whole new kind of energy to the waterfront.

For one weekend, the streets around the bay transform into a high-speed racetrack, with the sound of engines echoing across the water and the atmosphere building from morning into late afternoon. Whether you have tickets or not, this is one of those events you can feel throughout the city, especially from the bay.

Published April 10, 2026