Ferry routes vary widely between scheduled vehicular crossings, seasonal island shuttles, and passenger-only urban water taxis. Choosing the right service depends on whether you are transporting a vehicle, traveling with pets, or needing a strict commuter timeline. Map pins show terminal docks, but they do not indicate reservation requirements, vehicle height limits, or seasonal sailing schedules.
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Blue & Gold Fleet
Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94133
Mon–Sun 10am–dusk
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San Francisco Bay Ferry Pier 41 Terminal
Pier 41, the Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Five Stars Yacht
South Beach Yacht Club, 40 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Golden Gate Bay Cruise
43 1/2, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Blue & Gold Angel Island / Tiburon Ferry
San Francisco, CA 94133
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Disney Cruise Wonder
31 Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Ferry Work #2
1 Sausalito - San Francisco Ferry Bldg, San Francisco, CA 94111
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Bass Tub Boat
286 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94133-1126
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Larkspur Ferry
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Hot Tub Cruisin
1010 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109-7227
Mon–Sun 9am–11pm
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Pacifica Sportfishing
1717 Quivira Rd, San Diego, CA 92109-7811
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Anytime Boat Charters
1880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-1019
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Flagship Whale Watching Tour
990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon–Sun 8am–4:30pm
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The Happy Captain Charters
1880 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101-1019
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Coronado Ferry Terminal
990 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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Uss Nimitz Cvn 68
San Diego, CA
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Ferry Boat Cabrillo
San Diego, CA 92101
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Balboa Island Ferry
410 S Bayfront, Newport Beach, CA 92662-1042
Monday through Sunday: 6:30 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.
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Catalina Flyer
400 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661
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Blue Star Yacht Charters
3419 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3908
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Sunny Boat & ski Rentals
1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7405
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Endless Dreams Yacht Newport Beach
2431 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Destiny Yacht
3420 Via Oporto, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3938
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Catalina Express
400 Oceangate #300, Long Beach, CA 90802
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Catalina Classic Cruises
1825 W Pier D St, Long Beach, CA 90802
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Aquabus Pine Ave Dock 7
300 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802-4531
Mon–Fri 6:30am–7:30pm, Sat–Sun 8am–5pm
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Catalina Express
320 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802-4243
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Carolina Jet Cat Express
Pacific Ocean, Long Beach, CA 90802
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Arc Boat Company
Los Angeles, CA
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Norwegian Star
425 S Palos Verdes St, Los Angeles, CA 90731
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Navigator of the Seas
100 Swinford St, Los Angeles, CA 90744-6201
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NCL Star
Los Angeles, CA
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Royal Caribbean
Los Angeles, CA
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Charter L.A. Yachts
13701 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6909
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Admiralty Sailing
14002 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6202
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Mojo Sailing Enterprises
4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292-5434
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Bottom Scratcher
22nd Street Landing Sportfishing, 141 W 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731-7205
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Catalina Express
385 E Swinford St Fl 2, San Pedro, CA 90731-1002
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Norwegian Star
425 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731-3309
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Santa Barbara Channel Hoppers
132 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2363
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Truth Aquatics
301 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tiburon 2
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Angel Island Tiburon Ferry
21 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920-2533
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Blue & Gold San Francisco Ferry
Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry, 21 Main St, Tiburon, CA 94920-2507
Vallejo 2
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San Francisco Bay Ferry - Mare Island
1050 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592-1039
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San Francisco Bay Ferry-Vallejo
477 Waterfront Ave, Vallejo, CA 94592-1152
Alameda 1
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Alameda Oakland Ferry
2990 Main St, Alameda, CA 94501-7265
Avalon 1
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Catalina Express Two Harbors
1 Banning House Rd, Avalon, CA 90704
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Catalina Express
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Eureka 1
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Fields Landing Boat Yard
Eureka, CA
Hemet 1
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Izzy's Unlimited
3969 C Street, Hemet, CA 92545
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Kayaking Huntington Harbor
16862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 90742-2096
Larkspur 1
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Golden Gate Ferry
101 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur, CA 94939-1803
Mono Mills 1
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Annettes Mono Village Marina
Mono Mills, CA
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Morro on the Rocks
699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Oakland 1
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Alameda/Oakland Ferry Pier
10 Clay St, Oakland, CA 94607-3521
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Sea Star - Oceanside Harbor
Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
Richmond 1
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Richmond Ferry Terminal
1453 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804
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Sausalito
Sausalito, CA 94965
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Sierra High Tours
2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3305
Stockton 1
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Eight Mile Road Ferry (private)
15138 W Eight Mile Rd, Stockton, CA 95219-8721
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Belden's LANDING
3100 Grizzly Island Rd, Suisun City, CA 94585-9500
Ventura 1
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Tilly's Marine
935 E Front St, Ventura, CA 93001
Also in California
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Good to know
Do I need to arrive early if I already bought a ticket?
Yes, most operators require vehicles to be in the boarding lane 30 to 60 minutes before departure. Walk-on passengers usually need to clear the gate 15 to 20 minutes prior to sailing. Late arrivals risk losing their reserved spot to standby commuters.
Are pets allowed on ferry crossings?
Policies depend on the specific line and duration of the trip. Many passenger ferries allow leashed dogs on exterior decks, while vehicle ferries often require pets to remain inside your personal car during the transit. Always check specific carrier rules before arriving at the terminal.
How much do passenger and vehicle ferry tickets usually cost?
Short commuter water taxis often cost under $10 per passenger. Longer vehicular crossings to islands typically range from $20 to over $100 depending on the size of the vehicle, the number of passengers, and peak seasonal pricing.
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