Public Walkway Opens Along America’s Cup Harbor

Byline: Taylor Hill SAN DIEGO – A new public walkway connecting America’s Cup Harbor and Shelter Island is now open, marking the completion of the first phase of the planned Intrepid Landing marina and boatyard. The promenade connects Point Loma Seafoods on the project’s north side to Shelter Island Drive along the property’s south edge. The new boatyard is being built on a portion of the old Kettenburg Boatworks grounds by Driscoll Inc., a family owned business that runs and operates Driscoll Boatyard and Driscolls’ Wharf on Shelter Island. The first phase included the completion of a new 38-slip marina and the promenade. Construction on the upcoming phases 2 and 3 is expected to begin in early 2013 and will include creation of the boatyard, office buildings, a new restaurant and a dry boat storage yard. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Dec. 12 for the opening of the promenade, with city and port officials joining the celebration. The newly opened public walkway that will allow easier access for walkers and cyclists around America’s Cup Harbor. “This promenade provides a new connection to the waterfront and makes it more accessible to the public,” said San Diego Board of Port Commissioners chairman Lou Smith. “We look forward to...