Mouillage

Mariners Basin

4.3United StatesSouthern California
Shelter
N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage in the south-west corner of Mission Bay, San Diego, with a sand and mud bottom and protection on every side.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Enter Mission Bay through the buoyed channel between the jetties off Mission Beach, then work into the basin past Mariners Cove. Expect 5 to 6 metres of water inside and lay a scope of 4:1 or 5:1 where room allows. The basin is shallow in places, so keep to the deeper southern part.

Practical

Overnight anchoring is permitted only in Mariners Basin and is capped at 72 hours, with no reservation needed. Driscoll Mission Bay boatyard lies 0.4 miles east and Seaforth Marina 0.6 miles east for fuel, water and repairs.

Ashore

Bonita Cove park sits on the north shore with grass and a swimming beach. Belmont Park amusement pier and the shops of Mission Beach are within a short tender run, and the Bayside Walk follows the shoreline for walking and cycling.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
32.76284, -117.24786 (32°45.77'N 117°14.87'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.3/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Mariners Basin lies at 32°45.77'N 117°14.87'W, that is 32.76284, -117.24786 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Mariners Basin sheltered from?

Mariners Basin is sheltered from north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Mariners Basin?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Mariners Basin.

How do boaters rate Mariners Basin?

Mariners Basin is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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