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    Tuna Harbor Park

    4.7 (17 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Thuy L.

    It was an incredibly peaceful and relaxing visit just being able to sit on the bench, gazing out at the water. Scenic, breezy, and romantic. You can see the Unconditional Surrender statue and enjoy views of the USS Midway. We went on a weekday, so it wasn't as crowded. I will definitely be back, but perhaps next time, I'll visit during the evening. I think the views will be incredible at night.

    Lorenzo W.

    FUN PORTSIDE PARK w/ plenty of vendors and views! Tuna Harbor is in between the Midway and Seaport Village. It's a quick walk and many locals and visitors like to chill here and people watch. I recently saw a one-man band playing here and the crowd was really into it. Tuna Harbor is part of the Unified Port of San Diego Bay pathway. I love admiring the ships and general chill vibes here. It's always a pleasure! A couple restaurants have closed in this stretch of the bay but I'm hopeful new businesses will open soon! Tuna Harbor is great for runners and scooter enthusiasts. I also saw a lot of people speed walking. It's such a fantastic place to get in a walk as people are respectful of each other's space. I love that there's a variety of people that visit too.

    05.02.21 A National Salute to Bob Hope & the Military
    May A.

    Great little park along San Diego's massive harbor It was our first time here and we found some pretty cool landmarks to see at the Tuna Harbor Park. It was named for the commercial fishing industry in San Diego and its history as a tuna port. We spent about 30-45 mins at the park. We enjoyed the beautiful scenic bay views, the promenade for walking (or jogging) and took advantage of shaded areas to relax on a bench. There are bike routes for bikers and got perfect views of the different types of boating activity on the San Diego Bay. We were not able to visit the USS Midway Museum this time but seeing the exterior from the park made me grasp just how massive the aircraft carrier is. The park draws people in because of the gigantic Kissing Couple statue but, however, closer to the water is the bigger attraction which is a tribute to Bob Hope entertaining the troops. From the park we could see two aircraft carriers -- the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 and the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). These two aircraft carriers are still in active service. It was pretty cool to see. We saw street performers and food vendors at the park. Lots of parking but they are metered so prepare to pay. There are restrooms in the premises. In a nutshell, Tuna Harbor Park is home to the Bob Hope Memorial and "Unconditional Surrender" statue and adjacent to the USS Midway. Capiche? Review #2226

    Spring in the Park
    Helene S.

    Nice park along the water. Named to remember the commercial fishing industry in San Diego, it was once a historic tuna port. Today, the park pays tribute those who served in the military with an emphasis on WWII. The Famous "V-J Day in Times Square" photo as the "Unconditional Surrender/Embracing Peace" twenty-five foot sculpture fittingly located near the USS Midway. A moment captured in time by two photographers, the more famous by Albert Eisenstaedt and second taken by Navy photographer Lt. Victor Jorgensen, as New York celebrated on August 14, 1945. World War II was finally over. Inspired by this iconic image, artist J. Seward Johnson recreated the photo with a series of foam and urethane temporary statues that were exhibited in cities around the world, including New York City, Pearl Harbor, and Caen, France. San Diego commissioned a permanent bronze to commemorate and pay tribute to a unique moment in time.

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    Francine L.

    Kissing statue is here and it is just a few minutes of a walk from the U.S.S. Midway. This is a small park that pretty much will only take a few minutes to visit. There are also other statues here besides the kissing statue so walk around and take it in. I came when it was a little gloomy but I'm sure on a sunny day this place would look really pretty. People are standing and selling things on the side. I bought a drink of water from this area. Walk around and just take a stroll here. It is pretty relaxing.

    Great view
    Mark K.

    What a great little park alongside such a great ship, the USS Midway! Took a visit here the day after touring the USS Midway, as I saw from the ship the famous "kiss" statue memorialized in the photo of a NYC sailor and young lady celebrating news of the end of World War II. This park follows the water and offers a paved path for ADA access. It ends out by the restaurant and a large, life sized memorial to Bob Hope, who entertained wartime troops with his great comedy and personality. There are vendors selling snacks along the park as well, and it was fun just to sit and people watch as tourists (yeah, like me I guess!) walk up to the large kissing statue and try to figure out how to pose with it! That, plus a backdrop of the enormous aircraft carrier were great for sitting about half an hour and enjoying an ice cold can of Coke from a vendor on a rather warm day. If that's not your thing, just go watch the harbor life - and overhead, as there are always things flying over! - or just relax on the grass. Something for everyone here!

    Naval Memorial 1.5.19
    Michelle W.

    Great area to walk to after visiting the USS Midway Museum. There are statues and memorials dedicated, the famous statue (Unconditional Surrender), areas to sit back and relax, walk or jog, etc. Be careful for the people on scooters or bikes. Kick back and relax out here. Snap some photos. Enjoy the scenery and vendors out here.

    Metallic doorless public bathrooms
    Melissa G.

    Right next the midway (that giant boat on the right). It is a park with cool sculptures, all dedicated to service members. The bathroom is super weird! All the stalls are doorless and the toilets are metal.. this is how I think toilets are in jail.. definitely visit but use the restroom elsewhere!

    Embracing Peace statue right beside the USS Midway
    Soleil S.

    Right beside the towering and imposing USS Midway, you will find a familiar scene... though you've probably only seen it in pictures during Remembrance Day. There is a super large statues of the most iconic picture signifying the celebrations for the war's end, you have the kiss between a sailor and a nurse. The statue must be at least 3 to 4 stories tall and it's often surrounded by tourist groups so good luck getting a good shot but it's possible. The park itself is quite clean and open. You do have a lot of people nearby selling random trinkets or snacks. They don't bother you. The unfortunate homeless though do approach and ask for money. Most are respectful but just be aware of your surroundings. It's a cute park with two unique enormous pieces to the moving parts of a war story ... the view of the USS Midway as a key warship and the kiss marking the start of peace.

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    Micheal F.

    Tuna harbor has many vendors, many selling their own art along the embarcadero along side the USS Midway. Whether you're buying a photo name, a caricature, an original painting, jewelry or even a mask, there is something for everyone.

    Great little park next to the USS Midway...lots of memorials dedicated to the Greatest Generation.

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    A nice place to chill and watch the boats! A bit crowded but has a few vendors and small shops along the pier!

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    Civita Park in Mission Valley has quickly become one of my go-to spots, especially since it's just…read morea short drive from home. It's super accessible with ample parking, and I love that there are multiple entry points and routes you can take depending on how long of a walk you're in the mood for. This park truly has something for everyone. There's a splash pad, basketball courts, a great playground for kids, and even a giant chess game, which is such a fun and unique touch. It's also an amazing place to walk your dog--I bring mine here all the time, and he absolutely loves all the open grass and the variety of paths we can explore. One of my favorite features is the set of stairs that lead up toward the residential areas and the dog park. If you take them all the way up, you're rewarded with really pretty views at the top, which makes the little climb totally worth it. Overall, Civita Park is clean, well-designed, and perfect whether you're looking to be active or just enjoy a relaxing afternoon outdoors. Definitely a Mission Valley gem!

    Pros: Spacious, plenty of walking paths, with nice clean facilities, which include 2 family…read morebathrooms with baby diaper changing stations and several drinking fountains. There's also a row of small fountains for kids to play, run through and splash in. Cons: It's a really nice park ON A COOL DAY. Lately, with temperatures 10 to 19° above "normal average" - or maybe it's just the new normal - it's hard to recall the last time we got to experience a cool day. But here, the way the gazebos, tables, and benches are set up reflects a pretty severe case of denial that this is Southern California, and not quite within walking distance from the beach. It WILL get hot whenever it damn pleases, with or without notice. It did so in February already, in case you missed it. We came a few times for the farmers market. Both days were unfortunately " 80°F" her weather report, which in reality feels like 92°F, and we had to scramble to find a little bit of shade, so that we could eat our street food without passing out from heat stroke. We huddled awkwardly on the curb under a small tree. Other people passing by with food in their hands looked at us with envy. NOT A SINGLE PERSON sat on the readily available benches with tables, because they were in the blazing sun, yet lacked any shade. Never mind an umbrella, not even holes to put one in!! Denial much?? It's really sad, because it's a beautiful place. It just DESPERATELY needs more shade for the visitors to feel comfortable without clinging to trees or the bathroom walls.

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    4.3
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    This is more based on the dog park that's on the same lot as the Children's Park. This one uses…read moreturf, which i find has it's benefits on the days after a rainstorm since it doesn't get muddy. There are four big pine trees with separate retaining walls around three of them for owners to sit down. With it being so close to the bay, there's often a nice breeze that goes through the park. There's no divide between small dogs and big dogs, so it's best to just keep an eye on your dog, and many owners around here are usually respectful. The street parking immediately adjacent to the park is free, however, it has a limit of 30 minutes, and the parking meter workers are strict on it if they're around. I bring my dog here around lunch time because those who live/ work in the area tend to bring their dogs during their break time and my dog gets his socialization time. They close 8am-11am MWF for maintenance/ cleaning. Currently, both gates are broken so it's not as secure as it should be, and who knows when the city will actually fix it. There're a few agility structures and a water dispenser. The children's park itself looks pretty cool for kids with a lot of structures with slides and swings. There's also another separate area with fixed exercise equipment that looks well- maintained. The water feature in the park is a water feature, not a pool.

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