Point Loma

Point Loma was the base of San Diego’s first fishing boats. Back in the 19th century, whale’s carcasses were pulled up onto its shores, and their all-important oil extracted from them. Between the early 1860’s and 1888, the harbor side of the point was largely inhabited by Chinese fishermen. The US Congress then passed an act, which prohibited anyone without citizenship from entering the area, and so they had to leave Point Loma. This happened very suddenly. Many Chinese were returning from a routine day’s fishing when they were met by US officials 30miles offshore. They could not re-enter the harbor. About 50 years later, a fleet of Portuguese fishing families settled here, while the other side of the harbor was being largely established as an Italian community. Many people living on the Point are still of Portuguese descent and the Portuguese Hall is regarded as the core or centre of the area. Point Loma joins the mainland at the Loma Portal and this is where Charles Lindbergh tested the Spirit of St Louis. This area has been expanded beyond recognition, it now known as San Diego International Airport. For an intriguing cultural mix, it’s hard to beat Point Loma.

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