To a boating enthusiast, a marina is like a welcome mat that greets you when you get back to your home harbor after a long and adventurous journey, or is there to help you ground your feet upon arrival to a new destination. Depending on where you go, a well thought out marina not only secures your boat while you exploring the shore, but can serve as a mini vacation resort all of its own. From long-term berthing storage to short-term docking for a night out on the town, California has plenty to choose from.

Now, let's check out some of the most spectacular marinas that California has to offer...

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Port Royal Marina

Located at King Harbor, in the Redondo Beach region, Port Royal Marina offers both long-term berthing slips and guest slips that are designed especially for your yacht. Here, you will find a prestigious yacht club with a schedule booked full of fun events throughout the month, sparkling restroom and shower facilities, a laundry service room, an expansive outdoor recreation area with BBQ stations, water and electricity connections, and more.

Chula Vista Marina

Along the southern coast of California, in San Diego, is where you will find the newly constructed Chula Vista Marina. This luxury marina has slips for boats big and small, and offers a tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Chula Vista Marina has a trolley and bus service so you can do some shopping, fine dining, and sightseeing in downtown San Diego. At Chula Vista Marina, you will find free parking, electricity and water connections, private restroom facilities, dock carts, and sanitation services.

Gashouse Cove Marina

Considered to be the gateway into Napa Valley and the Northern California countryside, Gashouse Cove Marina is located near the Golden Gate Bridge and provides a safe facility to dock your boat or yacht while you explore all the Bay Area has to offer. The Gashouse Cove Marina is located near several different area yacht clubs and provides sanitation services, restrooms, fuel, and electricity connections.

Del Rey Yacht Club

A privately owned yacht club and luxury liner marina, Del Rey Yacht Club offers a variety of boat slips that overlook the harbor as well as a world class indoor yacht club. You can dock your boat and relax in the swimming pool, enjoy drinks and fine dining with other yachtsmen, and enjoy live entertainment.

Choosing the Right Marina

Before choosing a marina to dock at, decide if you plan on using a short-term or long-term slip. Obtaining a yearly membership at a marina will allow you to dock your vessel, keep it safe and secure, and take advantage of all the services your marina offers for a low annual rate. If plan on docking at another harbor while you are out traveling in your boat or yacht, do some research ahead of time and select a short-term slip to dock your boat. For short-term stays, you can pay a daily rate for your slip and take advantage of the amenities the marina has to offer.

Try to find a marina that is conveniently located near the recreation hot spots and offers transportation to and from the city.

Benefits that Keep on Giving

Docking your boat or yacht at a marina has many advantages! When you choose to dock at a marina slip during the off-season, you will free up space in your yard or driveway, can utilize on-site boat repair services, have access to the amenities and clubhouse at the marina, and take comfort in knowing your vessel will remain safe from theft and vandalism.

Some marinas also offer dry storage that allow you to park your vessel in a warehouse, where it will not sustain damage due to adverse weather conditions during the fall and winter months.

At Atomic Tuna Yachts, we understand that you want to take care of your luxury investment even when you are not actively using it. Whether you are new to boating or have been doing it for years, contact us today so we can help find you the best marinas for both long and short-term boat storage.