Point Loma

Welcome to Point Loma

Refined community on a peninsula with incredible views.

Point Loma is an incredibly scenic San Diego community located on a four-mile peninsula separating the Pacific Ocean from the San Diego Bay. Its rugged landscape of coastal hillsides provides stunning views over the shimmering waters surrounding the peninsula. Point Loma is close to Old Town and San Diego International Airport and comprises several distinctive neighborhoods, including the bayside destinations of Shelter Island and Harbor Island. Attractions in Point Loma include the Cabrillo National Monument, which commemorates the first arrival of European explorers in California in the 16th century.

Point Loma's housing options include spectacular hillside, clifftop, and bayfront homes with mesmerizing views in all directions. Other properties consist of contemporary townhouses and condominiums.

What to Love

Stunning bay and ocean views
Upscale dining scene
Spectacular homes
Outdoor recreation

People & Lifestyle

With unforgettable views and exceptional amenities, Point Loma is one of San Diego's most desirable communities. It's also one of the best starting points for boating on the San Diego Bay. The peninsula is packed with historic sites and outdoor recreation areas, so there is always something to do and discover here.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Liberty Station is a former Naval Training Center which now houses dozens of trendy restaurants and retailers. Liberty Station’s repurposed U.S. Navy mess hall is home to Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens. This huge space combines a craft beer taproom with a farm-to-table restaurant. Stone Brewing has 40 craft beers on draft as well as more than 100 bottled beers. Point Loma Tea offers a similarly extensive selection of the finest quality teas to enjoy in-store or at home. Other highlights include innovative all-day brunch eats at Breakfast Republic, burgers and shakes at 1950s-style Corvette Diner, authentic Mexican cuisine at El Jardin Cantina, contemporary Californian fare at Fig Tree Liberty, Japanese specialties at Ikiru Sushi, flavorful Mediterranean dishes at Luna Grill, and farm-to-table dining and craft beer at Slater’s 50/50. Liberty Station also features boutiques, specialty stores, art installations, and a Trader Joe’s for grocery shopping. Shelter Island and Harbor Island each offer sublime dining on the scenic San Diego Bay. Shelter Island’s Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle is a floating craft beer spot with a tasty menu of globally-influenced bar eats. The Best Western’s Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves delicious Californian coastal cuisine and fresh seafood. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse offers a unique fine dining experience with a seafood-focused menu served inside a working lighthouse on Harbor Island. Harbor Island’s other upscale dining spots include the Hilton’s bistro and cocktail lounge Panorama Bar & Grill. For a more casual meal, head to Papanani’s Deli for gourmet sandwiches and BBQs on the weekend.

Things to Do

Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma's southern tip marks the spot where Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo became the first European to set foot on Californian soil in 1542. The landing is commemorated each year in October with a reenactment during the Cabrillo Festival Open House. The festival also features music, dance, folkloric performances, and food from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Native Americans. The park surrounding the Cabrillo Monument provides sweeping views over the ocean and the San Diego skyline. Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is a 68-acre park at the northern end of the peninsula. The park is named after its dramatic ocean cliffs, which offer mesmerizing sunset views out to the horizon. Other interesting sights include daring cliff divers. On Shelter Island, Humphreys Concerts by the Bay is an outdoor music venue that features performances from some of the nation's top touring acts.

Schools

Point Loma is served by the San Diego Unified School District.