Seaport Village San Diego Day Trip Things To Do

Seaport Village is located along a prime stretch of waterfront spread across 14 acres; The village is a unique San Diego shopping, dining, and recreation experience. Over 50 shops and restaurants range from a Mexcian Cantina to a quaint Fish Market.

Designed to reflect the New England clapboard and Spanish Mission architectural styles of early California, this bustling area is the perfect setting for grabbing lunch or dinner, browsing for trinkets, or just enjoying the beautiful San Diego waterfront with its endless photo opportunities.

Dining Seaport Village

Snack bars and restaurants with harbor views can also be found in the village, from surf and turf to burgers and pizza. A few eateries open early for breakfast, and many have extended nighttime hours, especially in summer.

Shopping

Specialty shops and restaurants, including everything from a kite store and swing emporium to a shop devoted to old nautical and pirate-themed swag. And, of course–a surf shop called San Diego Surf Company where you can pick up everything from Board shorts to bikinis. For a complete list of stores, visit the Seaport Village website.

Historic Village Carousel

There are also horse and carriage rides, and at the center of the Village is a Looff carousel, with its 54 hand-carved and hand-painted animals, including horses, a giraffe, a dragon, an elephant, and a dog. Tickets are only three dollars to ride the carousel.

Entertainment

Frequent public entertainment is always a side attraction at Seaport Village, and visitors will often encounter strolling clowns, balloon sculptors, mimes, minstrels, and magicians wandering throughout the village.  Live music is offered most weekends. Every year in April, catch the Seaport Buskers Fest, featuring a wide array of street performers.

San Diego Bay Embarcadero

Seaport Village is conveniently located within walking distance of several hotels, the San Diego Convention Center, the San Diego Trolley, and other nearby areas worth exploring. The Embarcadero runs along the waterfront with sweeping bay views from Seaport Village to the USS Midway Museum.

Nearby Attractions

San Diego Seal Tour

San Diego SEAL Amphibious Tour lets you see the city like no other sightseeing tour can. The 90-minute fully narrated lets you view San Diego from land to water. The tour departs from Seaport Village and heads down Harbor Island Drive to Shelter Island, where you splash into San Diego Bay.

USS Midway

One is the USS Midway, a real-life floating tribute to American military history. Visitors can view life on this massive superstructure, exploring the galley, bridge, berthing spaces, hangar deck, and flight deck.

San Diego Maritime Museum

Next to the USS Midway is the San Diego Maritime Museum. After paying a modest admission fee, visitors will embark on a fascinating journey through nautical history, exploring several ships, ferries, sailing vessels, and a US and Soviet submarine. One of the ships showcased at the museum is the Star of India.

Coronado Island

After a day of walking, a fun way to get around San Diego is via the San Diego Ferry. Just steps from the museum, the ferry departs from the Broadway Pier commercial boat area and takes just 20 minutes to reach The Ferry Landing Place on nearby Coronado Island.

Getting To Seaport Village

Seaport Village’s shops are open from 10 am to 9 pm daily. Parking is easily accessible for two hours free with purchase validation. The Village is in Downtown San Diego on West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway. Adjacent to Embarcadero Park North.

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