Jumping From Bridges, Swimming in Channel, Obstructing Navigation
San Diego Municipal Code § 63.25.5
in effect§63.25.5 Jumping From Bridges, Swimming in Channel, Obstructing Navigation
Within the limits of Mission Bay Park, it is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Jump or dive from any bridge, or cause another person to jump or dive from any bridge, or to climb upon or under any bridge except in places specifically designated for pedestrian traffic; or dive or swim in the waters under or within seventy–five (75) feet of any bridge;
(b) Fish by hand line, rod or spear from any bridge, within any marked water ski landing or take–off area, or within any marked swimming area;
(c) Swim, dive or play in the Mission Bay ocean channel, the turning basin or on or from breakwaters adjacent to the channel or on or from any traffic structure, bridge construction equipment, or appurtenance not specifically provided for such activities or in any water ski take–off or landing area.
(d) Swim, dive or play in any waters not specifically designated for these activities in a manner which might tend to hinder the safe navigation of any vessel.
(e) Swim, dive or fish in any water area designated by the Park and Recreation Department for exclusive use of personal watercraft or water skiing, so long as the area is marked by signs, buoys or both signs and buoys.
(Retitled to “Jumping From Bridges, Swimming in Channel, Obstructing Navigation” and amended 5–31–1994 by O–18073 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art03Division00.pdf#page=24Fetched: 10/28/2026