Sights of San Diego Harbor: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

San Diego County Administration Building

5 min

If you take a look across the road you will see the "Jewel on the Bay" notable for its architecture. We'll tell you why.

Maritime Museum of San Diego

5 min

The museum preserves one of the largest collections of historic sea-vessels in the United States. We'll give you a brief overview on a few of the vessels you can see from the dock.

Portside Pier

5 min

One of the only restaurants in the area constructed entirely on an over-water platform, with panoramic views of the bay. It's not just for those eating, either!

Port of San Diego Cruise Ship Terminal

5 min

B-STREET PIER. The majority of cruise-ships leaving from San Diego dock here. We'll tell you where some of them are headed.

USS Midway Museum

5 min

Here you'll see a decommissioned naval aircraft carrier, known as the Midway, that's been docked right here on Navy Pier and turned into a museum. We'll tell you about it's service.

The Homecoming Statue

5 min

We'll tell you the story behind the statue which expresses the joy of a sailor returning to his family after a long period at sea.

Tuna Harbor Park

5 min

Hear how this park was formerly known by the funny-sounding name and why.

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5 min

THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF MEMORIAL. Hear about the memorial dedicated to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, which is considered the largest naval battle of World War II.

Public Art "Embracing Peace"

5 min

We'll tell you the origins of the statue which date back to an iconic photo in 1945.

A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military

5 min

We'll tell you why this statue is a well deserved salute to an actor and comedian known worldwide and his greatest legacy.

U.S.S. San Diego Memorial

5 min

The memorial you'll see here, honors the USS San Diego and it's crew, who served during World War II.

Ruocco Park

5 min

Welcome to Ruocco Park! A 3.3-acre waterfront park featuring quaint rest-areas, complete with greenery like shrubs, trees & grass as well as some unique public artwork.

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5 min

THE RIPARIUM. If you look at the sculpture as a whole, including the poles and-cables used to suspend the tree, what do you see? We'll tell you!

Tuna Harbor Dockside Market

5 min

Not only can you buy delicious fish, but you can gain an understanding and appreciation of the San Diego fishing and aquaculture industry.

Seaport Village

5 min

Opened in 1980, the village's aesthetics were intended to recreate a harbor-side setting of a century ago.

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5 min

BRIEF HISTORY OF SAN DIEGO. As you walk along the beautiful waterfront and stare out at San-Diego Bay, it seems like the perfect time to tell you a little bit about the history of this incredible city.

San Diego Blues Festival

5 min

You're currently walking through the venue for the annual San Diego Blues Festival. Since its debut in 2011, the festival has become a must-attend event for blues fans across the country.

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

5 min

San Diego's goal is to both develop their economic base and, at the same time, protect the ecosystems that make up this unique natural treasure.

Roy's Restaurant

5 min

Hear how Roy is known for his Hawaiian inspired cuisine, blended with California French Japanese cooking traditions, created with fresh ingredients from the Islands.

San Diego Convention Center

5 min

We'll point out the roof to the Sails Pavilion which is intended to reflect San Diego's maritime history, as well as to advertise the center's proximity to the San Diego shore.

Flame of Friendship

5 min

You'll hear about this eye-catching sculpture, which in Spanish is called 'Flama De-La Ahmistad', which was created by Leonardo Nierman of Mexico City.

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

5 min

Jacobs Park's Rady Shell is a state of the art concert-venue, that is said to elevate the experience of live music. We'll tell you how it came to be.

Coronado Bridge

5 min

Hear the interesting reason why the bridge takes a very unusual curved path, rather than a straight and much more direct one.

Fifth Avenue Landing

5 min

SUPERYACHTS. We'll tell you about this docking area, known as Fifth Avenue Landing and composed of 12 slips designed for superyachts.

Embarcadero

5 min

You'll be walking along the Embarcadero the whole time!

Waterfront Park

5 min

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

5 min

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

Public Art "Last Call"

5 min

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar - San Diego, CA

5 min

Not a point of interest, but the tour passes by and you can spend as much time here as you like before continuing on.