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Marina Yacht Harbor
Welcome to the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor! With stunning views and convenient proximity to various locales throughout the Bay Area, the San Francisco Marina, as it is also known, is a destination sought by thousands of boaters from all over the world. We are the oldest recreational marina operating in San Francisco, and perhaps the Greater Bay Area. The harbor has had vessels berthed in its original basin, now known as the West Harbor, even before the 1906 earthquake. The original marina was expanded in the mid-1960s and is now approximately 35 acres. The entire facility has 727 berths, including end ties for guest berthing for vessels up to 80 feet length overall, free pumpout stations, and a commercial fuel dock. San Francisco Marina also features a large and popular park, the Marina Green, which is home to many events such as the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon and Fleet Week. For daily outdoor fitness, the Marina Green has several par course workout stations and a path for walking and biking along its perimeter.
Note regarding Fleet Week 2022: Beginning August 1, 2022, at 8:30 am, we will begin taking paperwork and payment information for reservation requests. We will NOT be assigning berths that day due to staffing changes. You will be notified by the end of the week whether we were able to assign you to a guest slip or to the wait list.
Reservation requests will be accepted in the order received, with those waiting in person at the office at 1 Marina Green Drive receiving priority. We will then accept phone call reservations.
To request a reservation, the Marina must receive at the time of the reservation request the following UNEXPIRED documents:
- Vessel DMV registration / US Coast Guard certificate of documentation,
- Vessel insurance, and
- Valid government-issued photo identification (driver license or passport).
In addition, a contact information and agreement form and payment information are due at the same time. We accept credit/debit cards only; cash or checks will NOT be accepted.
Please note that the Marina does not issue refunds. For any cancellations, you will be issued a credit for use within 60 days. The cancellation must occur during the first 24 hours of the reservation.
Operational Policies
- Marina Rules and Regulations
- Method for Tying to Center Pilings
- Tideminders
- Marina hazardous waste disposal
- Berth Transfers Procedures
- Conversion Table
SF Marina Hours:
The SF Marina office is currently open six (6) days a week, Mondays – Saturdays. On-site service is by appointment only, with 24-hour advance notice. Appointments can be made by calling 415-831-6322 during the hours of 8:30 am – 12 noon or 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, with the last available appointment starting no later than 4:00 pm. We are closed on Sundays.
After hours, the phones are forwarded to the Park Rangers at 415-242-6390 for urgent situations. Please note that Park Rangers do not take payments or make reservations.
In case of an emergency, please contact 911.
Keys and parking permits are issued only by appointment during normal business hours.
Environmental Info
Used oil recycling is available to all of our berth holders and is limited to uncontaminated, used engine oil and oil filters. The receptacle container is located in the northeast parking lot near City Yachts. Please do not dispose of contaminated oil. We also offer free absorbent pads and free used oil absorbent (bilge pads) disposal.
For all other toxic waste, please contact Recology by calling 415-330-1405.
Sewage discharge: Two pumpout stations are available, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and FREE to all boaters. The West Harbor pumpout dock is located just north of the old Harbor Office (on the south side of the channel and across from the Golden Gate Yacht Club). The East Harbor pumpout is located at the fuel dock. Both pumpout stations have portable toilet rinsing stations as well.
Update: The West Harbor pumpout is currently out of service.
Fuel: City Yachts provides fuel at Gashouse Cove in the East Harbor. They offer both diesel and gasoline. For more information, please contact them directly at 415-567-8880.
Vessel Turn-in Program
The Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) is a program created to help boat owners surrender their unwanted recreational boats to a local participating VTIP agency, free of charge. This helpful and proactive program is administered by California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), and grants are awarded annually to qualified local public agencies statewide. Commercial vessels are not covered under this program.
Color Coded Post Renovation Map
Berthing Info/Fees
San Francisco Marina’s Berthing Fees, adopted and approved by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, have been developed with all boaters in mind. They are available through the Harbor Office or can be found here.
Reservations for transient berths may be made up to 30 days in advance in person or over the phone during regular office hours, seven days per week. Payment in advance is required, and telephone reservations must be made with a credit card (Visa or M/C only) payment in advance.
Berth & Mooring Fee
West Harbor Berthing Rates – October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021
25’ | $14.73 per foot |
30’ - 35’ | $14.94 per foot |
40’ - 45’ | $18.12 per foot |
50’ - 60’ | $18.52 per foot |
70’ - 90’ | $18.92 per foot |
East Harbor Berthing Rates – October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021
20’ - 25’ | $10.63 per foot |
30’ - 35’ | $10.78 per foot |
Required Deposit Fee (refundable if there is no loss, damage or need to clean item)
Berth | One Month’s Rent |
Key for Visiting Boater | $61.00 per key |
Electrical Adapter for Visiting Boater | $153.00 per adapter |
Hazardous Material or Removal Fee | $182.00 per incident |
Guest Dock Rates - Thirty (30) Day Limit for guest boaters
- Boarding Dock Fee ($3.00 per foot $ 1.00 per person)
- Short Term Rates
$2.00 per foot per night (30 day maximum stay) | |
$4.00 per foot per night (30 day maximum stay) Annual Seasonal Rate **as approved by the Board of Supervisors, the annual seasonal rate will take affect August 1 to October 31 unless otherwise notified on our website. |
Parking Rates
- Berthholders & Partners (with proof)
First two stickers | Free |
Daily Parking ( Allows Permit Holder to Park in Marina Space if Available )
Crew | $9.00 per day |
Non - Owner (Guest) | $9.00 per day |
Special Event Parking | $9.00 per day |
Marina Services
Chain Fee (Delinquents and Unauthorized) | $63.00 per incident |
Dock Box Cleaning Fee | $63.00 (from HazMat DP) |
Impound | $188.00 per incident |
Harbor Line Installation | $38.00 per line |
Labor | $63.00 per incident or |
$94.00 per hour, whichever | |
is greater | |
Late Fee | 10% of initial fee |
Pump Out (Water): | $94.00 for 1st incident $157.00 for subsequent incident(s) |
Labor (after hours) | $122.00 per hour |
Slip Transfer ( Determined by Length of Berth )
- Per Foot Fees
20’ - 35’ | $183.00 |
36’ - 45’ | $244.00 |
46’and up | $397.00 |
Towing Fee
- Towing $105.00 (Standard)
Storage Fee
Small Boat Rack (dingy, canoe or kayak) $30.00 per month
Dock Box | |
One | Free |
Wait List Fee
- Wait List Fee is $100.00 per year
Wait List Application Form 22-23
(Annual period for the wait list is July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.)
Wait List Seniority List The Wait List Seniority List has been updated and all wait list persons have been sent the four-digit code which was highlighted on the invoice.
September 2021 Seniority Wait List
Berth Transfers Procedures
Precedence Date
Defined as the date the application was accepted, and does not solely dictate ranking.
Ranking is Affected by the Following Considerations
- Date the application was accepted
For more information, please contact the Harbormaster’s office at 415-831-6322
Individuals currently on the wait list may check their current ranking and precedent date by selecting the appropriate berth length.
Vessels for Sale to Wait List
The below vessels are eligible for a transfer of the berth with the sale of the listed vessel to the highest person on the wait list for the respective berth size. There is a substantial transfer fee associated with a berth transfer, see Section 7, H (3) of the Marina Rules and Regulations. If you are interested in purchasing any of the below vessels, please contact the boat sellers. For more information, please carefully read the "Berth Transfer Procedures" and the "Marina Rules & Regulations" under the Policy Information tab for details.
- 40’ narrow berth, West Basin, REF #233, 1979 Islander 36, $85,000.00. Contact seller at 415-385-4157 or daphnej@pacbell.net
- 30' Berth, East Basin, REF #458, 1994 Bayliner Ciera Classic 2859, $39,000.00. Contact seller at 415-680-3788 or patsf8@gmail.com
- 40' wide berth, West Basin, REF # 273, 1987 Trojan 11 Meter, $55,000.00. Contact seller at 415-721-0772 or cedolson@yahoo.com
- 45’ wide berth, West Basin, REF # 165, 2014 Cantius 41, $559,000. Contact seller at 415-819-0727 or rgrotzmd@aol.com
- 45’ narrow berth, West Basin, REF # 635, c. 1960 William Garden designed wooden ketch, $51,000. Contact seller at 415-922-5520 or octavend1@aol.com
Does the marina maintain a wait list?
A) Yes, the Marina currently maintains a wait list. An annual wait list fee in the amount of $97.00 is required to initiate/maintain ones priority ranking and precedent date on the wait list.
Interested parties may request the required forms by contacting the Harbor Office at (415) 831-6322.
Individuals currently on the wait list may check their current ranking and precedent date by selecting the appropriate berth length.
Are “Liveaboards” allowed in the Marina?
A) The San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor does not allow “liveaboards”.
Can I operate a business from my boat?
A) No commercial activity, such as operating "Bed & Breakfast" facilities or charter services are permitted in the San Francisco Marina without a written approval from the Harbormaster. The Harbormaster's Office is not granting permits at this time.
Is the Marina currently accepting transient rentals?
A) The San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor is accepting transient berth rentals. *Current proof of USCG Documentation or Registration, Insurance, and a photo ID are now required upon arrival*
Where can I buy fuel?
A) City Yachts fuel dock provides both diesel and gasoline fuel services. The fuel dock is located in the Gashouse Cove Basin (East Harbor). Please contact CityYachts for fuel dock hours. The fuel dock can be contacted directly at (415) 567-8880 or via http://www.citysf.com/fueldock.htm
Where can I recycle my used oil?
A) Uncontaminated used engine oil and oil filter recycling is available to all our Berthholders. The receptacle is located in the northeast parking lot near City Yachts. For all other toxic waste, please contact Recology at (415) 330-1405.
Where can I find a copy of the current Rules and Regulations?
A) A copy of the Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor may be obtained from the Harbor Office or under Policies on this site.
How are the Rules and Regulations adopted?
A) The Rules and Regulations of the San Francisco Small Craft Harbor are adopted and approved by the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission.
Where are the pump out stations located?
A) Two pump out stations are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all boaters. The West Harbor pump out dock is located just north of the Harbor Office (on the south side of the channel and across from the Golden Gate Yacht Club). The East Harbor pump out is located at the Gashouse Cove fuel dock.
What are the hours of operation for the Harbor Office?
A) The Harbor Office is open seven days per week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The general office number (415) 831-6322 will be rolled over to duty staff after normal office hours.
Is Parking Available at the Marina?
A) The Marina Green and associated parking facilities are available to the general public. All vehicle parking is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. General public “non-permitted” vehicle parking is valid between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Two hundred nineteen (219) parking spaces throughout the Marina Green are striped for the exclusive use of “permitted” Harbor tenants between the hours of 10pm to 6am M-F and 24/7 on Weekends and Holidays. Properly “permitted” vehicles enjoy 24/7 parking privileges subject to availability.
In addition, thirty-two (32) exclusive “permitted” spaces have been added for the use of Harbor tenants only on a 24/7 basis.
Harbor tenants are issued up to two permanent parking permits, which are non-transferable. Permits are issued to berthholders or pre-authorized boat partners only. Permits are to be affixed to the right hand side (passenger side) of your vehicles rear bumper. Permits must be visible at all times.
Can I sublease my slip?
A) No, a bertholder shall not give, sell, sublease, assign, or transfer, or attempt to give, sell, sublease, assign, or transfer, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. Subletting berths is against the San Francisco Marina Small Craft Harbor’s Rules and Regulations. However, upon the approval of the Harbormaster, bertholders can request temporary suspension of their berthing licenses to take an extended cruise of not less than 60 days.