• Copy of Owner ID (along with full contact info)  
• Copy of Vessel Registration (include length and beam)

Once emailed and reviewed, your account will be created and login instructions will be sent (Please allow up to 24 hours for new accounts to be reviewed and created)

"Please read all rules and regulations to avoid citations."

 Our office is avaialble 7 days a week, from 1000 - 1800.  For inquiries and reservations for new accounts please email moorings@portofsandiego.org All current account holders will be directed to make reservations online.

Please allow 24hrs for us to get back to your requests. Same day requests will NOT be granted. 

For general information and questions, boaters can email moorings@portofsandiego.org or call 619.686.6227 

 
The daily dockage fee is $1.27 per lineal foot per day.

Catamarans, trimarans, or any vessels exceeding a 15-foot beam are limted to slips 2, 3, 26, 27, or 28.

San Diego Bay is a recreational haven that attracts boaters from all over the globe. To make the bay more accessible and enjoyable, the Port of San Diego provides temporary anchorage areas and docking facilities for boaters who are able to make reservations online.

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Create anchoring reservations or check availability of the Cruisers Anchorage by using the kiosk conveniently located at 1401 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106.

Guest Dock Notice

Being in the wrong slip may result in your vessel being towed or cited by the Harbor Police. All the slips are reserved ahead of time. If you have any questions, call the Mooring Office duing business hours (619) 686-6227 Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm and every other Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm.

Catamaran vessels   are limited to the following slips: 2, 3, 26, 27, & 28.  Unless you contact us to verify that the slip reserved was appropriate for the size of the vessel, we may not be able to guarantee your stay at the Guest Dock.

If you find another vessel in the slip that you reserved, please contact Harbor Police Dispatch at (619) 686-6272.

GUEST DOCK AND ANCHORAGES MESSAGES:

Anchorage - Three (3) Permits Per Month

No more than three 72-hour anchoring permit may be issued to any person or boat in a month (calendar period). The three (3)permit issued for A1 and/or A5 is cumulative. There will be no 72-hour anchoring permits will be issued consecutively for the same anchorage.

A-9 Cruiser Anchorage

This anchorage is solely for the purpose of an out-of-county boater/vessel to use on a short term basis as part of their travels between ports.

Guest Dock

All the slips are reserved ahead of time and being in the wrong slip may result to your vessel being towed or cited.
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The Port of San Diego has an Alternative Work Week program. The Port Administration Building and administrative offices for the Harbor Police are closed every other Friday. Closed these following dates in 2021: Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 19, Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30, May 14, May 28, Jun 11, Jun 25, Jul 9, Jul 23, Aug 6, Aug 20, Sep 3, Sep 17, Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 26, Dec 10, Dec 24.  Holidays Closures: Jan 1, Feb 15, Mar 31, May 24, Jul 5, Sep 6, Nov 25, Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 27.

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Anchorages & Guest Dock Rules:

The maximum length for all vessels at the anchorages and slips is 65'. A 24-hour advance notice is required for all anchoring permits and may be reserved up to one (1) year in advance. Same day reservations will NOT be granted.

No more than three (3) 72-hour anchoring permit may be issued to any person or boat in a calendar period. Three permits may be issued for A1 and/or A5, but will be cumulative. No 72-hour anchoring permits will be issued on consecutive calendar days for the same anchorage.
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Frequently Asked Questions.

Where are your anchorages located?

A-5 Glorietta Bay - 32 degrees 40 minutes 71 seconds North by 117 degrees 10 minutes 16 seconds West.

A-1 La Playa - 32 degrees 42 minutes 90 seconds North.
by 117 degrees 13 minutes 86 seconds West.

A-9 Cruiser Anchorage - 32 degrees 43 minutes 90 seconds North by 117 degrees 11 minutes 84 seconds West.

Guest Dock - 32 degrees 42 minutes 58 seconds North by
117 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds West.

Tips on how to Cancel an anchorage reservation:

Go to "My Account" , log-in, enter your password, then review your reservation history and simply hit "CANCEL" on the appropriate line item(s). 

If you know ahead of time that you are not going to use your anchoring permit, please cancel it. This will free up permits for other boaters during holidays and busy weekends.

INFRACTIONS OF ANY RULES/REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN THE ANCHORAGE AND GUEST DOCK PERMITS MAY RESULT IN CANCELLATION OR DENIAL OF FUTURE PERMITS. ALL PERMITS ARE BASED OFF OF THE RULES/REGULATIONS STATED WITHIHN THE PERMIT AND PORT CODE. PLEASE CLICK ON "GENERAL INFORMATION" TO ACCESS THE PORT CODE.

Guest Dock:

• 1401 Shelter Island Drive
  San Diego, CA 92106
• Slips are available at the Harbor Police Guest Dock for a maximum rental of 15 days in any 40 day period per vessel/person.
• The 40-day period begins on the first day's rental at sunrise.
• Reservations and slip permits are available by calling (619) 686-6227, valid ID and vessel registration are required.
• Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance.
• Payment is required in full at the time of reservation. All major credit cards are accepted.
• Refunds will be made in full if cancelled 72 hours in advance of reservation date.
• Applicant is subject to a $10.00 cancellation processing fee if within 72 hours.
• Check-in time is 1300 hours and check-out time is 1100 hours.
• Length should not include fractions or decimal points.
• Each slip has potable water and 30-amp power, and access to restrooms