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Pepper Park is National City's bayfront pocket
Pepper Park gives National City public bayfront access with a boat launch, fishing pier, picnic space, public art, playgrounds, and Bayshore Bikeway connections.
National City’s bayfront can be easy to miss if you mostly know the inland streets. Pepper Park is the simple public path to the water.
The park sits in the National City Marina District along the Sweetwater Channel. It has a boat launch, fishing pier, picnic tables, bike racks, public art, restrooms, a splash pad, an overlook terrace, and play equipment. It is not a huge park, but it gives the city a real public edge on San Diego Bay.
The Bayshore Bikeway adds a wider connection. SANDAG’s long-term route circles San Diego Bay, and completed National City segments help tie Pepper Park into that larger path. Check the Port and SANDAG pages before planning around construction, parking, hours, or bikeway conditions.
Where to see it
Pepper Park and the National City Marina District. Check the Port of San Diego and SANDAG for park and bikeway updates.
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Reviewed June 30, 2026
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