Liveaboard
Liveaboard Marinas in California
California liveaboard slips are limited by local ordinance — these marinas keep an active liveaboard program.
Marinas in this category (14)
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San Diego, California
Shelter Island Marina
Up to 60'From $22
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San Diego, California
Sun Harbor Marina
Up to 100'From $22
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
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Marina Del Rey, California
Burton Chace Marina
Up to 60'From $25
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
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Marina Del Rey, California
Bay Club Marina
Up to 100'From $25
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
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Newport Beach, California
Balboa Bay Resort Marina
Up to 60'From $28
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Full-service marinaView & inquire
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Newport Beach, California
Lido Yacht Anchorage
Up to 100'From $28
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
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Sausalito, California
Schoonmaker Point Marina
Up to 60'From $28
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Full-service marinaView & inquire
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Sausalito, California
Galilee Harbor
Up to 100'From $28
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
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San Francisco, California
South Beach Harbor
Up to 60'From $25
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Full-service marinaView & inquire
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San Francisco, California
Pier 39 Marina
Up to 100'From $25
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
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Long Beach, California
Alamitos Bay Marina
Up to 60'From $22
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Full-service marinaView & inquire
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Long Beach, California
Rainbow Harbor Marina
Up to 100'From $22
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
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Lake Tahoe, California
Tahoe Keys Marina
Up to 60'From $30
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Full-service marinaView & inquire
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Lake Tahoe, California
Zephyr Cove Marina
Up to 100'From $30
Fuel DockPump-OutShore Power
Resort marinaView & inquire
Frequently Asked Questions
What does liveaboard approval require?
Application, references, insurance proof, and a minimum boat size (often 28 ft). Many cities cap liveaboard slips by ordinance.
What is the liveaboard surcharge?
Most marinas add $75–$300 per month on top of standard slip rent for approved liveaboards.
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