Doing the San Diego Harbor, San Diego, California

Doing the San Diego Harbor is really fun. One of my favorite things to do is pick someone up from the San Diego airport (or drop them off!). Especially if I have nothing scheduled immediately afterwards. The San Diego airport is very close to downtown San Diego and its beautiful harbor, and I love any excuse to hang out there. If my kids or my mother are flying in, it’s a tradition to take them to Anthony’s Fishette for fish & chips or clam chowder. There’s so much to do and see along the downtown San Diego harbor. Here, let me just show you!

The best way to see the harbor is walking. But if you have a car, I suggest driving to Spanish Landing and Harbor Island first.

At Spanish Landing, there’s the Spanish Landing Park and the Cancer Survivors Park, and both are directly across from the entrance of the San Diego International Airport. In fact, if you have a long layover, this would be a perfect place to hang out. There’s lots of free parking and great views of the water and marinas.

The Cancer Survivors Park is relatively new and makes a great contribution to the beauty of this area. And I suppose it offers hope to those struggling with cancer as well.

Next stop: Harbor Island. There’s free parking there, too, and you can walk along the water and enjoy the views of downtown San Diego. Here you can enjoy a picnic, just relax, shoot some photos or even fish. Harbor Island is also known for some great restaurants: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, Island Prime, C-Level, and Coasterra. I’ve only eaten at Tom Ham’s (crab cakes are amazing) because they’re pricey, but the views are incredible! And just so you know, no one is allowed to limit access to the coastal sidewalk, so you can enjoy the same views as the restaurants by following the coastal walk behind each restaurant. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).