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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)July 30, 2026Hillsborough

San Diego Officially Names Beach at Spanish Landing Park 'Kumeyaay Beach'

The Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners has officially named a previously unnamed beach at Spanish Landing Park 'Kumeyaay Beach' to honor the historical connection of the Kumeyaay people to the San Diego Bay.

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Why It Matters

The naming of this public space establishes a formal geographic designation for a previously unnamed area and initiates the installation of new historical signage for park visitors.

Key Facts

  • The Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners officially approved the name 'Kumeyaay Beach'.
  • The beach is located on the west side of Spanish Landing Park in the Harbor Island area.
  • The area previously had no formal name.
  • This is the first application of the Port of San Diego's official place-naming policy.
  • The Port will update all official maps, records, and digital platforms to reflect the new name.
  • The Port will collaborate with tribal representatives to install new informational signage explaining the cultural history of the site.

Who's Mentioned

locationKumeyaay Beach“The newly named beach located in Spanish Landing Park.”locationSpanish Landing Park“The park where the beach is located.”organizationEntravision Communications Inc.“The copyright holder of the news report.”organizationKumeyaay Repatriation Cultural Committee“The group that supported the naming proposal.”organizationPort of San Diego Board of Commissioners“The governing body that approved the official naming of the beach.”locationHarbor Island“The area where the beach is situated.”