UNITED STATES

Coast Guard Sector San Diego

Last verified: 10 October 2026

EMERGENCY

Call 911

Call 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16 · DSC 70.

Area

San Diego County coast to the Mexican border, offshore to the EEZ; also Colorado River / Lake Havasu / Lake Mead area inland. See it on the rescue map →

Source

uscgboating.org · authority’s own page · checked 2026-10-10
USCG Boater’s Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats (rev. Nov 2023) — “call 911 or the U.S. Coast Guard on Channel 16”

Frequently asked

What is the phone number of Coast Guard Sector San Diego?

Call 911.

Which waters does Coast Guard Sector San Diego cover?

San Diego County coast to the Mexican border, offshore to the EEZ; also Colorado River / Lake Havasu / Lake Mead area inland. The VesselSOS app picks the responsible centre from your GPS position.

Neighbouring rescue centres

Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach 81 nm Coast Guard Sector San Francisco 397 nm Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay 596 nm Coast Guard Sector Columbia River 814 nm Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound 923 nm JRCC Victoria 984 nm

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