Seaport Village facts for kids
Seaport Village is a fun place to visit in downtown San Diego, California. It's right next to San Diego Bay and has lots of shops and places to eat. You can find it at 849 West Harbor Drive.
This area has more than 70 shops, art galleries, and restaurants. It covers a large space of about 90,000 square feet along the waterfront. The buildings in Seaport Village have different looks, from old-fashioned Victorian styles to traditional Mexican designs. It's made for walking, with four miles of winding paths instead of streets. It's also close to the San Diego Convention Center and where cruise ships dock.
History of Seaport Village
Seaport Village was built on land that used to be called Punta de los Muertos. This Spanish name means "Point of the Dead." It was where a Spanish group in 1782 buried people who had died from a sickness called scurvy. Later, this area became a railroad yard. Trains would bring goods and materials through here.
Morris Taubman developed Seaport Village. Construction started in 1978, and it officially opened in 1980. The Port of San Diego owns Seaport Village. Protea Management Properties helps manage the area.
Shops and Souvenirs
More than 50 shops are located along the walking paths. These shops mostly sell things for tourists. You can find items like clothes for cruises or souvenirs from San Diego. There are also special stores that sell unique items.
Places to Eat
Seaport Village has several restaurants with great views of the bay. You can also find a food court with many choices. There are also snack stands if you want a quick bite. Nearby, you can even find a cafe on the U.S.S. Midway aircraft carrier museum.
Fun Carousel Ride
The center has a working carousel that is very old. It was built in 1895 and has hand-carved animals. This carousel replaced an older, slightly smaller one. The first carousel was sold in 2004.
