What’s not to love about the Embarcadero on San Diego’s Waterfront? Let’s take a walk along one of California’s most scenic coastal destinations. You’ll pass by a wide variety of restaurants , hotels, tours and museums, all displayed against the beautiful San Diego Bay.

Start at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, which features nautical exhibits and tours of an impressive collection of historic ships, including the Star of India.

The Embarcadero boasts world-class hotels and restaurants. From the newest — the Hilton San Diego Bayfront — to the tallest on the West coast — the Manchester Grand Hyatt — along with the San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina and Holiday Inn San Diego On the Bay, explore the views, the dining and the shopping that define the Embarcadero.

As you continue south, you will pass the Cruise Ship Terminal. San Diego is a year-round home port for Carnival Cruise Line’s Elation, and a seasonal home port to Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. No port offers more options for cruises to Mexico, including 3-, 4-, 5-, 7-, 8-, 10- and 11-day cruises to the Mexican Riviera and the Sea of Cortez. Cruises from San Diego also sail across the Panama Canal, to Hawaii and up the California coast.

Continue on to the Broadway Pier where you can take in the panorama of San Diego Bay from the end of the pier. Nearby is the USS Midway Museum, an unforgettable adventure for the entire family.

One block away is Tuna Harbor Park. Established to honor the commercial fishing industry, the park provides a perfect vantage point for viewing the diverse activities on the Big Bay. It is also home to the Greatest Generation collection of military themed art and memorials.

A short walk farther south, you’ll arrive at Seaport Village, a historically themed venue with bistros and boutiques in a charming bayside setting.