I will be sailing up and down the west coast this summer and would like to hear about what marina's are best and which ones to avoid. If anyone out there has sailed up and down the west coast could you please let me know the places you stopped and your impressions of those places. Thanks in advance! Bert
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Craig Cody
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara is a really nice harbor to visit for a few days. It's city owned, and there are guest slips available for a pretty reasonable fee. There is also anchoring available just off of Stern's Wharf, with spectacular views of the city. It's reasonably secure there, although there has been some theft involved on boats left unattended for long periods of time. Either way, it is a short walk to the center of town, lots of good restaurants and things to see, and we're all pretty friendly here. If you get down this way, look me up, I'm in Marina One, slip H-37. Catalina 36 "Daydream".
Santa Barbara is a really nice harbor to visit for a few days. It's city owned, and there are guest slips available for a pretty reasonable fee. There is also anchoring available just off of Stern's Wharf, with spectacular views of the city. It's reasonably secure there, although there has been some theft involved on boats left unattended for long periods of time. Either way, it is a short walk to the center of town, lots of good restaurants and things to see, and we're all pretty friendly here. If you get down this way, look me up, I'm in Marina One, slip H-37. Catalina 36 "Daydream".
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com
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Bert Kinyon
Where I'm going.
Your right, I should have localized it. I meant to say the California coast. I'll be sailing between San Franciso and Mexico.
Your right, I should have localized it. I meant to say the California coast. I'll be sailing between San Franciso and Mexico.
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Bert Kinyon
What I'd like to do if possible...
I'd like to just day sail (take it easy ya know). I'd like to stop every night but don't know if the spacing of the marina's up and down the coast would allow for this. I'd like to spend at least one night out on the water. However, I'm mindfull of the fact that my guests are going to probably want to have an oppertunity to get off the water for a sit down dinner.
I'd like to just day sail (take it easy ya know). I'd like to stop every night but don't know if the spacing of the marina's up and down the coast would allow for this. I'd like to spend at least one night out on the water. However, I'm mindfull of the fact that my guests are going to probably want to have an oppertunity to get off the water for a sit down dinner.
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Bert Kinyon
I'll plan on it!!
I printed out your posting and will have it on board. Sounds like Santa Barbara is a great place to stop. How far is Santa Barbara from the Catalina's??
I printed out your posting and will have it on board. Sounds like Santa Barbara is a great place to stop. How far is Santa Barbara from the Catalina's??
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Robert L. Pugh
Sailing the Coast of California
I would suggest that you go to a marine bookstore or a web site to purchase a book on both Southern California marinas and Catalina Island. They are available with names, address, phone numbers, etc. Mine is on our boat or I would give you the exact name. Just ask someone at the bookstore.
I would suggest that you go to a marine bookstore or a web site to purchase a book on both Southern California marinas and Catalina Island. They are available with names, address, phone numbers, etc. Mine is on our boat or I would give you the exact name. Just ask someone at the bookstore.
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Ron P
Ensenada
If you have the time I'd also recommend sailing to Ensenada, Mexico. It's about 65 nautical miles from San Diego and is a nice resort/beach town with plenty of restaurants, shopping, etc. There are a couple of marinas down there. I recently went down and stayed at Baja Naval Marina (www.bajanaval.com) which was very well run. As long as you are there less than 48 hours there are no big customs hassles and if you stay longer the marina will help you file the papers. Have fun!!
If you have the time I'd also recommend sailing to Ensenada, Mexico. It's about 65 nautical miles from San Diego and is a nice resort/beach town with plenty of restaurants, shopping, etc. There are a couple of marinas down there. I recently went down and stayed at Baja Naval Marina (www.bajanaval.com) which was very well run. As long as you are there less than 48 hours there are no big customs hassles and if you stay longer the marina will help you file the papers. Have fun!!
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners.com
Charlie's Charts
One good series of cruising guides is Charlie's Charts. There's one for the entire west coast & is well thought of. I'm sure there are tons of other cruising guides for SoCal, so hit West Marine or Boat US & find the one that works for you. LaDonna PS: Don't forget to take actual charts!
One good series of cruising guides is Charlie's Charts. There's one for the entire west coast & is well thought of. I'm sure there are tons of other cruising guides for SoCal, so hit West Marine or Boat US & find the one that works for you. LaDonna PS: Don't forget to take actual charts!
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