San Diego Bay Recreation

In compliance with the County of San Diego’s latest amended public health order, and with public health measures remaining in place to continue to minimize the spread of and exposure to COVID-19, the Port has reopened most public spaces around the bay.

Per the County health order, everyone must continue avoiding gatherings of any size and crowded outdoor spaces, keep six feet away from people who are not members of your household, and have a face covering when leaving home and wear it when you're within six feet of anyone who is not a household member. It's also important to continue washing your hands often, don't touch your face, and clean highly used surfaces often.

For information on how to report a potential violation of the public health orders, go to https://211sandiego.org/publichealthorder.

The following is what is currently allowed/open and closed/not allowed on and around San Diego Bay:

Recreational boating and fishing:

Recreational boating and fishing are allowed for vessels on which all occupants are members of the same household.

are allowed for vessels on which all occupants are members of the same household. Jet skiing, kayaking, and paddle boarding are allowed (kayakers and paddle boarders may launch from beaches).

are allowed (kayakers and paddle boarders may launch from beaches). All boat launches on San Diego Bay are open – Chula Vista, Glorietta Bay, National City, and Shelter Island (launch parking lots are open).

on San Diego Bay are open – Chula Vista, Glorietta Bay, National City, and Shelter Island (launch parking lots are open). Fishing is allowed from Port piers, parks, beaches and shoreline areas where not otherwise prohibited per Port signage.

Parks, beaches, piers and parking lots:

Parks are open for limited use. Walking, running, sitting, lying down, and picnicking are allowed. Sports activities are allowed for individuals and members of the same household so long as social distancing is maintained from non-household members. Playgrounds remain closed. All public restrooms on the bayfront are open. Grand Caribe Shoreline Park on the Coronado bayfront is closed, effective August 6, 2020, until further notice. See details here.

are open for limited use. Walking, running, sitting, lying down, and picnicking are allowed. Sports activities are allowed for individuals and members of the same household so long as social distancing is maintained from non-household members. Playgrounds remain closed. All public restrooms on the bayfront are open. Grand Caribe Shoreline Park on the Coronado bayfront is closed, effective August 6, 2020, until further notice. See details here. Beaches are open for limited use. Walking, running, sitting, lying down, swimming, and launching a kayak or paddle board (single-person paddling) are allowed. Sports activities are allowed for individuals and members of the same household so long as social distancing is maintained from non-household members. Organized activities and sports, such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball, and group workouts are not allowed.

are open for limited use. Walking, running, sitting, lying down, swimming, and launching a kayak or paddle board (single-person paddling) are allowed. Sports activities are allowed for individuals and members of the same household so long as social distancing is maintained from non-household members. Organized activities and sports, such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball, and group workouts are not allowed. Piers – the following piers are open: Shelter Island Pier (San Diego), B Street and Broadway Piers (Embarcadero, San Diego), Embarcadero Marina Park South Pier (San Diego), Cesar Chavez Park Pier (Barrio Logan, San Diego), Pepper Park Pier (National City), Bayside Park Pier (aka J Street Pier, Chula Vista), Imperial Beach Pier, and the Ferry Landing Pier (Coronado) are open.

– the following piers are open: Shelter Island Pier (San Diego), B Street and Broadway Piers (Embarcadero, San Diego), Embarcadero Marina Park South Pier (San Diego), Cesar Chavez Park Pier (Barrio Logan, San Diego), Pepper Park Pier (National City), Bayside Park Pier (aka J Street Pier, Chula Vista), Imperial Beach Pier, and the Ferry Landing Pier (Coronado) are open. Parking lots are open. Note: Payment is required at pay stations and meters, and all other parking rules and regulations will be enforced. Time limits are posted in each area on the meters and pay stations and vary by location. The public is encouraged to review information on signs, meters and pay stations for additional information related to parking in all areas on the waterfront.

Businesses on and around San Diego Bay:

For the latest on what types of businesses are allowed to open per County or State directives, and what restrictions are in place for each business type, please go to the County of San Diego’s Safe Reopening webpage. If you’d like to know whether a business is open or not, please contact the business directly.