The 10 Best Marinas in California — 2026
We compared all 440 marinas in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.
#1 · Safe Harbor EmeryvilleEmeryville Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon 8:30am-5am, Tue 8:30am-5am, Wed 8:30am-5am, Thu 8:30am-5am, Fri 8:30am-5am, Sat 8:30am-5am, Sun 8:30am-5am
#2 · Safe Harbor South BayChula Vista Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon 8am-4:30am, Tue 8am-4:30am, Wed 8am-4:30am, Thu 8am-4:30am, Fri 8am-4:30am, Sat 8am-4:30am, Sun 8am-4:30am
#3 · The LCT Bayside PavilionChula Vista Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon 8am-4:30am, Tue 8am-4:30am, Wed 8am-4:30am, Thu 8am-4:30am, Fri 8am-4:30am, Sat 8am-4:30am, Sun 8am-4:30am
#4 · Cabrillo MarinaSan Pedro Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
#5 · Safe Harbor BayfrontChula Vista Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon 8:30am-4:30am, Tue 8:30am-4:30am, Wed 8:30am-4:30am, Thu 8:30am-4:30am, Fri 8:30am-4:30am, Sat 8:30am-4:30am, Sun 8:
#6 · Safe Harbor Loch LomondSan Rafael Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon 8am-4am, Tue 8am-4am, Wed 8am-4am, Thu 8am-4am, Fri 8am-4am, Sat 8am-4am, Sun 8am-4am
#7 · Safe Harbor Marina Bay Yacht HarborRichmond Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon 9am-5am, Tue 9am-5am, Wed 9am-5am, Thu 9am-5am, Fri 9am-5am, Sat 9am-5am, Sun 12am-12am
#8 · Bethel HarborBethel Island Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri-Sun 8am-5pm
#9 · Berkeley MarinaBerkeley Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon-Sat 8am-4pm
#10 · Cabrillo Way MarinaLos Angeles Transient slipsBoat ramp
Mon-Sun 6am-6pm