Seaport Redevelopment, San Diego, CA

The principals of Protea Waterfront Development (PWD) are longtime San Diego residents and recognized professionals in their respective fields. Yehudi “Gaf” Gaffen, Jeff Jacobs and Jeffrey Essakow bring expertise in construction management, biotech, marketing, hospitality, unique mixed-use retail development, fitness and philanthropy. Together, they have close to 100 years of experience and a shared commitment to creating a legacy project to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Seaport is a unique reimagining of one of the most important pieces of real estate on San Diego’s waterfront. It has been designed to provide valuable community resources and world-class amenities and attractions for residents and visitors alike. Bringing families and friends together for relaxation, education and fun to create what we believe will be a new image for our great city on the water. 

The new Seaport will offer something for everyone, from local residents to tourists. An expanded park and public space will open the waterfront to more people; street shops and restaurants of all kinds will bring new vitality to the waterfront and downtown; a hospitality core made up of lodging suitable for all pocketbooks will bring 24/7 vitality and activity; lifelong education will be a major component in a marine-focused charter school and facilities for continuing studies; water sports, an outdoor gym, beach volleyball, boating and swimming are also essential parts of the plan. And of course there will also be the simple pleasures of just sitting on one of our beaches or strolling along the expanded esplanade. 

Added to this there will be anchor attractions like the state-of-the-art aquarium as well as The Spire that will carry locals and visitors 500 feet above the bay to enjoy the breathtaking views. Seaport will be a destination that brings life to the San Diego waterfront.