Topgolf May Be Coming to San Diego’s Harbor Island — Here’s Where Things Stand

A long-discussed plan to bring a Topgolf to Harbor Island has cleared another hurdle, though there’s still plenty of road ahead before anyone hits a shot out over the bay.

The Port of San Diego has released its Draft Environmental Impact Report for the development, which opens a public comment period running through August 24. That window is the public’s chance to weigh in before the project advances any further.

If it ultimately wins approval, the plan calls for far more than a stack of driving-range bays. The vision includes a 10-acre waterfront park, the Topgolf venue itself, a mix of restaurants and other entertainment, and upgraded roads, sidewalks, and parking to handle the traffic.

There’s one notable wrinkle. The proposal is moving forward at the same time Topgolf is working through financial challenges and a broader turnaround of its business — a reminder that approval on paper doesn’t guarantee shovels in the ground.

And even in the best case, this isn’t happening anytime soon. The project still needs several additional approvals, and the Port Commission isn’t expected to take it up until late 2026.

So here’s the question for San Diego golf fans: does this one actually get built, or is it destined to remain just another waterfront proposal?

In the meantime, the region’s signature golf experience is right where it has always been — out on the cliffs at Torrey Pines.