Best Times: June – October

Located 26 miles SSW of Newport Beach, the island town of Avalon features a picturesque harbor, narrow streets and hillside homes giving this idyllic seaside community a Mediterranean feel. Visitors can stroll along the waterfront from the ferry terminal at Cabrillo Mole to Descanso Beach just west of iconic Catalina Casino. Along the way, a wide variety of restaurants, bars, hotels, spas, retail stores, art galleries, specialty shops, tourist attractions and other activities offer visitors seemingly endless opportunities to discover island fun, romance, and adventure.

A visit to this vibrant island town from the privacy and comfort of your own yacht is a lifetime memory!

Newport Beach Harbor

Best Times: Year Round

Founded in 1905, Newport Beach Harbor is the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast. Located in Orange County, Newport Beach Harbor offers unparalleled access to boat accessible waterfront dining, luxury coastal home sightseeing. swimming and abundant marine life.

A short coastal cruise south along Crystal Cove State Park leads to pristine anchorage and swimming spots: Emerald Bay, Shaw’s Bay, Newport Coast Marine Yacht Charters. Or travel north past miles of endless beaches, and a series of landmark piers: Balboa, Newport and Huntington Beach and pull up to restaurant docks in Long Beach harbor. During the holidays Newport Beach harbor transforms itself into a pageant of waterfront lighting and hosts the largest Christmas Boat Parade in the United States.
Join the parade of boaters cruising in Newport Beach harbor while marveling at the waterfront homes, harbor wildlife and coastal views!

Best Times: Year Round

A day trip from most Southern California marinas, San Diego harbor has it all!

Upon rounding Point Loma your greeted by the picturesque skyline of downtown San Diego. The harbor bustles with recreational, commercial, and naval maritime traffic. While entering the harbor you’ll likely see any number of naval aircraft, warships, submarines and large commercial vessels.

Cross under the majestic Coronado Bridge, dock at Glorietta Bay Marina and sip sundowners at the historical Hotel Del Coronado. Dock in downtown San Diego, take in a night on the city and stroll to dinner under the city lights. Reserve a guest slip on Shelter Island, dine at a waterfront restaurant or catch a concert at Humphreys by the Bay.

Best Times: Year Round

Best Times: Year Round

Best Times: Year Round

Best Times: Year Round