San Diego's Harbor Island West Marina breaks ground on $70 million rebuild

Harbor Island West Marina broke ground in May on a $70 million redevelopment of its San Diego Bay site, Times of San Diego reported. Beauchamp Leslie Development and Management, the family-owned company that has leased and operated the 2040 Harbor Island Drive property from the Port of San Diego since 1981, is leading the project.

The rebuild covers 3.8 acres of land and 22 acres of water and will replace the marina’s docks with 623 slips for vessels from 20 to 140 feet, along with roughly 16,000 square feet of commercial space, a boater lounge, a fitness center, a pool, a public waterfront promenade and EV charging stations. Completion is expected in 2028, Times of San Diego reported, with portions of the marina meant to stay open through the roughly two-year build.

Times of San Diego reported that planning for the project began in 2014 at an estimated cost of $30 million, before the budget grew by another $40 million, with delays attributed to inspections, agency approvals, lease negotiations and a pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Zucchet, vice chair of the Port of San Diego’s board, said the rebuild “helps ensure it continues serving boaters, visitors, and our community for generations to come.”