- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Designated weekend anchorage in the Shelter Island Yacht Basin, San Diego Bay, between San Diego and Southwestern Yacht Clubs.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter San Diego Bay and follow the channel into the Shelter Island basin. The anchorage A1 is marked by yellow buoys off La Playa. Bottom is thick sand and mud in 8 to 15 feet, with good holding. Vessels are limited to 65 feet overall.
Practical
Anchoring is free but a permit is required, booked online with the Port of San Diego at least 24 hours ahead. Use is limited to 72 hours, from 0900 Friday to 0900 Monday, with a maximum of 40 boats. Holding tanks must be used and pumped out ashore. Southwestern Yacht Club lies 0.1 nm to the south-west, Shelter Island Marina 0.2 nm to the east.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 32.71584, -117.23156 (32°42.95'N 117°13.89'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage lies at 32°42.95'N 117°13.89'W, that is 32.71584, -117.23156 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage sheltered from?
A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage.
How do boaters rate A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage?
A1 ‘La playa’ anchorage is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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