There are five anchorages within San Diego Bay; permits are required for most areas. Contact Harbor Sailboats for the Hull ID # prior to requesting a permit. Permits are available through the Harbor Police Mooring Office on VHF Ch-16 or (619) 686-6227.

La Playa Cove (A-1) is between the Southwestern and San Diego Yacht Clubs, in the Shelter Island Basin. This is a weekend anchorage only, from 0900 Friday to 0900 Monday and requires a permit. Vessels anchoring here must have holding tanks.

There are two anchorages at Glorietta Bay. A-5 anchorages require a permit available from the Harbor Police. The other anchorage area is a special 72-hour anchorage that is open only for special events and requires a special 72-hour permit.

Glorietta Bay (A-5, east of golf course) is one of the big favorites here in San Diego. Located at Coronado Island, it is in view of the Hotel Del Coronado, an old and well known hotel. Anchor here for the 4th of July and have the best seats in San Diego for the fireworks displays! There is a 5 MPH speed limit within Glorietta Bay.

Glorietta Bay (A-5, south of golf course) this anchorage sweeps along what is almost a peninsula that forms Glorietta Bay. There are some very shallow areas within the anchorage in the vicinity of the Coronado Bridge, on the order of 4 to 6 feet.

Mooring balls are available south of the Coast Guard Station, north of the Grape Street Pier No. 1 for vessels 20 feet to 65 feet in length. Contact the SD Mooring Company at 2040 Harbor Island Drive, Suite B116 (619) 291-0916.

Mission Bay is another great destination; located to port as you enter the channel is Mariner's Basin and to starboard is Quivera Basin. Both are located outside of the Ventura Bridge. (Harbor Sailboat's yachts are not allowed under the bridge). Guest slips are available at Islandia Marina (619) 224-1234 and Marina Village or drop anchor at Bonita Cove in Mariner's Basin.

While chartering with Harbor Sailboats, please refer to the binder on board and please call the office at 619-291-9568. If an actual emergency exists, radio on VHF Channel 16 or dial 911 on a cell phone; below are additional phone numbers and services available in case of an emergency.

U.S. Coast Guard San Diego Officer of the Day: (619) 557-6644
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office, San Diego
San Diego Harbor Police 24 Hour Number: (619) 686-6272
City of San Diego Life Guard Services: (619) 221-8899
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: (619) 260-1515

Towing Services
Boat/US: (For Boat/US Members only): 1-800-391-4869
SeaTow: 1-888-9SEATOW or (619) 973-2869
Vessel Assist: 1-800-588-2128 or (619) 223-3575
Westow: 1-800-493-7869 or (619) 221-9193