- Shelter
- W, SW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Managed anchorage in a small bay on the east side of San Diego Bay, off Coronado, southern California.
- Water
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Pass under the Coronado Bridge at its widest span, then turn to starboard and hold the marked channel. The anchorage opens at the corner after about a quarter of a mile, marked by yellow buoys. Shoals lie outside the channel, so stay within the marks. Sand bottom; sheltered except from W and SW.
Practical
A free permit is required. Anchoring is limited to 72 hours, a maximum of 20 boats, and every vessel must carry a holding tank. Glorietta Bay Marina lies 0.2 miles to the west with fresh water. Coronado Yacht Club is 0.3 miles to the north-west.
Ashore
The shops and restaurants of Coronado village are within walking distance. Coronado Municipal Beach, on the Pacific side of the strand, is reached on foot for surfing and swimming. The Hotel del Coronado, built in 1888, stands on the bay's southern shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 32.67832, -117.16909 (32°40.70'N 117°10.15'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Glorietta Bay lies at 32°40.70'N 117°10.15'W, that is 32.67832, -117.16909 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Glorietta Bay sheltered from?
Glorietta Bay is sheltered from west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Glorietta Bay?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Glorietta Bay.
How do boaters rate Glorietta Bay?
Glorietta Bay is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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