San Diego Beach Renamed to Honor Kumeyaay People
A formerly unnamed beach within Spanish Landing Park in San Diego's Harbor Island area has been officially renamed Kumeyaay Beach. This decision by the Port of San Diego honors the Kumeyaay people, the original inhabitants of the land, and acknowledges…
San Diego, CA, July 23, 2026 —
A beach located in Spanish Landing Park on San Diego’s Harbor Island has been officially renamed Kumeyaay Beach. The decision was made by the Port of San Diego.
The renaming honors the Kumeyaay people, who are recognized as the original inhabitants of the land. This action also acknowledges their historical ties to the bay and the surrounding coastal areas.
The Port of San Diego has implemented a new policy that gives priority to historical and cultural significance when naming sites. The renaming of the beach aligns with this new policy. The specific date of the policy’s implementation was not provided.
The Kumeyaay are Indigenous peoples who have historically occupied the region that now includes San Diego and Northern Baja California. Their connection to the land and water spans millennia.
Information regarding the specific process or community consultation involved in the renaming decision was not detailed in the provided summary. Further details about the timeline of the decision or any public ceremonies were also not available.
Story summarized from the original created by City News Service on www.nbcsandiego.com, see more information here.
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