The goal is to take 500 acres of vacant land in the Chula Vista Bayfront and turn it into an area that will benefit residents, tourism + economic growth. Now, the project is shaping up to do just that.
Amenities
A recent flyover video of the construction shows mostly flat land with the beginning signs of structural development on the 275,000-sqft site. The project is expected to be completed in 2025, and the space will look very different. Once guests arrive, they can expect:
1,600 rooms for guests, including 89 suites.
A convention center with 62 breakout rooms + three ballrooms.
A 4.25-acre water park with slides, a wave pool, a surf simulator, a lazy river, and more.
Nine restaurants and bars, including a 2-level sports bar + hidden speakeasy.
It will be Gaylord Hotels’ sixth location — a conference-focused brand managed by Marriott International. Visitors will be seven miles from downtown San Diego, allowing for easy access to other nearby destinations.
Community Impact
The new space may be focused on tourism, but developers and the city hope the Gaylord Pacific will have positive impacts for locals, starting with the ~4,000 jobs created by the development. This is expected to have an annual impact on Chula Vista’s economy amounting to half-a-billion dollars and $11.5 million in tax revenue.
As part of the development plan, the Port of San Diego + City of Chula Vista will maintain public access to the Chula Vista Bayfront area including San Diego Bay and Chula Vista Marina. This will include the development of Sweetwater Park and doubling the size of Bayside Park and renaming it Harbor Park. Locals will be able to access these spaces + their amenities — even if they’re not guests at the resort — and they’ll be able to shop and dine at new businesses that are part of the project.
SDSU Aztecs vs. UC Irvine Anteaters | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 11 a.m. | San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego | $10-$250 | One California university faces another in this men’s basketball game.
San Marcos Farmers Market | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 3-7 p.m. | San Marcos Farmers Market, 251 N. City Dr., San Marcos | Free | Stock up on fresh produce, grab a hot meal from a vendor, and enjoy community fun.
To Kill a Mockingbird | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 7 p.m. | Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego | $35.50-$140.50 | It’s opening night of this iconic play, running at the venue through Sunday, Dec. 4.
Ne-Yo | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8 p.m. | Sycuan Casino Resort, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon | $89-$129 | The “So Sick” singer performs at the East County casino.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
San Diego Career Fair | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Sheraton Hotel, 1433 Camino del Rio S, San Diego | Free | Connect with hiring managers at this Nationwide Career Fairs event.
El Ten Eleven | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | The Music Box, 1337 India St., San Diego | $27-$67 | The rock duo performs with guest Magic Sword.
Thursday, Dec. 1
2022 Holiday Market | Thursday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 23 | 4-10 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $10-$20 | The annual event lights up the ballpark with more decorations, vendors, food + drinks on select nights.
Chris Rock + Dave Chappelle | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $299-$849 | The two superstar comedians perform one show.
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Giving Tuesday, a global movement of generosity that originated in 2012. If you’d like to participate, consider demonstrating kindness by volunteering at a local organization today and beyond — and we’ve got 40 suggestions. 🤝
Holiday
It’s time to start Christmas shopping, but make sure your tree is in your budget. Prices are going up — mostly due to costs associated with shipping, diesel, and labor. Nationally, prices have increased 5%-15%, and San Diegans can expect to pay about $20 more than last year for an 8-ft fir tree. 🎄 (CBS 8)
Real Estate
You’ll have to pay to live in Rancho Santa Fe. The 92067 zip code is No. 10 on PropertyShark’s “Top 100 Most Expensive U.S. Zip Codes,” with a $4.275 million median sale price. The area had previously been included on the annual report, but this is the first time a San Diego neighborhood made the top 10. 💸 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Edu
A+, UC San Diego. The school ranked as the No. 29 best university in the world, according to the 2022 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, and No. 17 in the US. This placement increased by five places compared to last year, based on metrics like quality of teachers and research. 🎓 (UC San Diego Today)
Sports
This Duck is migrating south. The Anaheim team announced defenseman Austin Strand will join the San Diego Gulls — its primary development affiliate in the American Hockey League. The new Gull played against the Tucson Roadrunners last week, though the local team lost 3-1. 🏒 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Watch
Netflix is shellibrating San Diego’s taco scene with an episode of “Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border.” Local chain Tacos El Gordo is excited to be featured, but from the looks of it, the taqueria — which also has locations in Sin City — may be included in the Las Vegas episode. 🌮
List
It’s cuffing season. San Diego was named one of the country’s best cities for singles, according to WalletHub’s “2022’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles.” San Diego ranked No. 9 based on three key dimensions — economics (the price of going out), fun and recreation, and dating opportunities (who is available to date). 💜 (WalletHub)
Legacy
San Diego native Greg Bear has died. The author is recognized for his work in the science fiction genre, and is noted for helping organize the Golden State Comic Book Convention at the US Grant Hotel in 1970, the event credited as the humble beginnings of San Diego Comic-Con. đź’Ą (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Travel
Two words:Pineapple cottage. This Hakalau, Hawaii Vrbo has sweeping ocean views, an outdoor hanging bed for lounging, and is on a fruit farm (think: lemons, oranges, lychee and pineapple at your fingertips). Book as a January getaway or as the best holiday gift ever for only $195 avg/night. 🍍*
Stat
Location, location, location. According to our recent survey, 58% of respondents shared that they’d be willing to move out of state to get their dream home, compared to 32% in a national Opendoor report. 🏡*
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Editor’s pick:Good morning, San Diego. Last week, I welcomed the holiday season by spending about an hour on the beach on Thanksgiving. It was a little windy, but we are so lucky to be able to enjoy November beach days. I’m not sure I’ll be so lucky in December, but I’ll definitely be by the beach. The Ocean Beach Holiday Parade is Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m.
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