For visiting boats
The Shelter Island Guest Docks are the Port of San Diego's public guest slips for visiting boats, at the Harbor Police substation on the southern tip of Shelter Island, right at the entrance to the Shelter Island Yacht Basin. The 26 slips take recreational boats up to 65 ft for up to 15 days in any 40-day period, each with water and 30 A power, with restrooms and a pump-out station on the dock. The Port also issues free permits for its 72-hour anchorages at La Playa Cove and Glorietta Bay and a cruiser anchorage for out-of-county boats; San Diego Bay is a no-discharge area.
- Guest berths
- 26 public guest slips at the Harbor Police substation at the entrance to the Shelter Island Yacht Basin, boats up to 65 ft, stays up to 15 days within any 40 days. All slips are reserved ahead: check availability online, then call the Mooring Office; ID and vessel registration by e-mail. Check-in 13:00, check-out 11:00. Catamarans, trimarans and boats over 15 ft beam only in slips 2, 3, 26, 27 and 28. Free 72-hour anchorages (A1 La Playa Cove weekends, A5 Glorietta Bay) need an online permit.
- Limits
- length up to 19.8 m
- Position
- 32°42.54′ N 117°14.02′ W (32.70900, -117.23364)
- Office
- Mooring Office Mon–Thu 07:30–16:30 and every other Friday 07:30–15:30; reservation calls 06:00–23:00 daily
checked 18 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +1 619 686 6227
Prices
| Guest slip, per lineal foot USD 1.51 per foot per day from 1 July 2026 (the guest dock page still shows USD 1.27); 30 A power and water included at each slip | $1.51 / day |
|---|---|
| Cancellation within 72 hours processing fee; full refund if cancelled 72 h ahead | $10 / once |
Included in the berth price: water, electricity and toilets. Price list → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
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Frequently asked
Does Shelter Island Guest Docks have guest berths?
Yes — 26 guest berths. A berth costs from $1.51 / day (price list, checked 18 Oct 2026).