A landing site is a place where ships, boats, and other vessels can dock and disembark passengers and cargo. The term encompasses a variety of structures, including wharfs (5 letters), pads (3 letters), piers (4 letters), quays (4 letters), stairs (5 letters), and seaports (7 letters). Wharfs are large structures built along the shoreline that provide access to the water for loading and unloading cargo. Pads are flat surfaces made of concrete or asphalt that are used to park boats. Piers are long, narrow structures that extend out into the water and are used to moor boats. Quays are similar to piers but are usually made of stone or concrete and are used for both commercial and recreational purposes. Stairs are steps leading down to the water from the shoreline. Seaports are large ports with facilities for handling cargo and passengers.