An enjoyable way to explore San Diego Harbor is
from a kayak. It’s a great way to get up-close
to California’s diverse sea life. San Diego
Harbor is a wonderful destination for the
outdoor enthusiast. The harbor is located about
two-and-a-half hours south of Los Angeles. It is
a perfect destination to watch a sunset on the
water. Another fun thing to do is to paddle to
Shelter Island during Humphrey’s Concerts by the
Bay, where you can rest your kayak in the marina
and listen to the performers.
Highlights include dramatic scenery,
frolicking in gentle ocean surf, and
abundant wildlife including sea lions,
dolphins, and gentle leopard sharks!
Sight-seeing, fishing, hiking, boating,
bicycling, should be at the top of any
visitor’s to-do list. There is easy access
to boat rentals, fishing supplies,
restrooms, and great dining.
Kayak fishing is a popular activity in the
San Diego Harbor. For avid kayak anglers, a
bountiful fishery awaits you. There are
numerous coves and inlets providing good
fishing opportunities to kayak angling
enthusiast. Game fish, including spotted
bass, halibut, turbot, guitarfish, croaker,
perch, and bonefish, to name a few, are
plentiful in the harbor. Numerous boat
launches are available along the shoreline.
Although there is no camping at the harbor
itself, there are several campgrounds within
a 10-mile radius. Bicycling, walking,
jogging and roller blading trails wind their
way around the harbor. The harbor offers a
diverse range of water sports. Satisfy your
need for speed with jet and water skiing, or
plough the water in a canoe
or kayak or on a paddle board. A mile long
park and promenades spans the bay side
length of Shelter Island. It features a
public fishing pier, boat
launching ramp and
sweeping views of the harbor and San Diego
skyline.
