Harbor guide
Alamitos Bay
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA
Overview
Alamitos Bay is Long Beach's eastern small-craft harbor, tucked against the Orange County line next to Belmont Shore and Naples. The City of Long Beach describes about 258 acres of water here, sheltered by offshore breakwaters and a natural bay. That water includes the entrance channel (about 31 acres), the Los Cerritos Channel (about 24 acres), the Naples canals (about 7 acres) and the marina basins. It is a working recreational harbor, home to sailboats, powerboats, rowing crews, paddlers and several yacht clubs.
Alamitos Bay Marina
The City's Marine Bureau runs Alamitos Bay Marina at 205 N. Marina Drive. It lists 1,624 slips for recreational boaters, with slips and side-tie dock space from 25 to 115 feet. The marina office is open Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and can be reached at (562) 570-3215. Slips are rented month to month. The City points to quick access to open water and Catalina Island and consistent prevailing winds, which is why the bay is a sailing center.
Naples and the bay's neighbors
Naples is a collection of three islands entirely inside Alamitos Bay, threaded by narrow canals. Around the bay you'll find Long Beach Yacht Club, Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, the Pacific Coast Sailing Center, the Leeway Sailing & Aquatics Center and Marine Stadium, plus waterfront restaurants such as the Crab Pot and San Pedro Fish Market. The bay has hosted the Congressional Cup, Transpac and Olympic trial races.
Getting in and out
The harbor is entered from the south between two jetties, each with a light at the seaward end. NOAA's Coast Pilot lists a dangerous wreck in the approach to the entrance and a second wreck, covered 19 feet, just west of it, so stay in the channel and check current charts. A general anchorage is designated around the entrance channel. Inside the marina, vessels must follow the rules of navigation and the posted speed limits.
Guest slips and services
Visiting boats can book end-tie or guest slips, with a maximum of 15 days per month. Reservations can be made up to 30 days ahead and require proof of liability insurance and current registration or documentation. The Alamitos Bay fuel dock at 227 N. Marina Drive sells gasoline and diesel, and free pump-outs are available 24 hours a day at several docks. Always confirm current guest-slip availability with the marina office.
Getting there & access
Entering from sea
The harbor is entered from the south between two jetties, each marked by a light at its seaward end. A mariner-activated sound signal at the west jetty light sounds when you key the microphone five times on VHF-FM channel 81A. NOAA's Coast Pilot lists a dangerous wreck in the approach and another, covered 19 feet, just west of the entrance, so stay in the marked channel. A general anchorage is designated around the entrance channel.
Speed and navigation
Inside the marina you must follow the rules of navigation and the posted speed limits for entering and leaving. Check the posted signs for the limit in the channel or basin you are in.
Visiting by boat
Guest slips and end-ties are booked through the Marine Bureau, up to 30 days in advance, with proof of liability insurance and current registration or documentation. Visiting vessels get a permit for a maximum of 15 days per month. Call the marina office at (562) 570-3215 to confirm what is open.
Launching a trailer boat
Davies Launch Ramp sits under the Davies Bridge at Second Street and Marina Drive (6201 E. Second Street). The City lists it as closed for improvements from April 27, 2026 until early 2027. Marine Stadium ramp on Paoli Way (8 a.m. to dusk) and South Shore ramp near the Queen Mary are the City's other trailer launches.
By land
The marina office is at 205 N. Marina Drive, near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Second Street, beside Belmont Shore and Naples.
Amenities
- Marina slips — 1,624 slips and side-tie space, 25-115 ft, rented month to month
- Fuel dock — 227 N. Marina Drive: gas, diesel, boating supplies, ice, bait, snacks; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
- Pump-out stations — Free, 24 hours: Harbormaster's dock (2), dock east of the fuel dock (1) and Davies Launch Ramp public dock (3; confirm while the ramp is closed)
- Guest slips — End-ties and guest slips, up to 15 days per month, reserve up to 30 days ahead
- Launch ramp — Davies Launch Ramp (closed April 27, 2026 to early 2027 for improvements)
- Yacht clubs and sailing centers — Long Beach Yacht Club, Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Pacific Coast Sailing Center, Leeway Sailing & Aquatics Center
- Waterfront dining — Crab Pot and San Pedro Fish Market on the bay
- Parks — Playgrounds, picnic areas, soccer fields and basketball courts around the bay
Rules & official resources
- Vessels entering and leaving the marina must follow the rules of navigation and the posted speed limits
- Pump-outs are for holding tanks only, not gray water or bilge water; no petroleum products may enter the sewer line
- No one may use the toilet aboard a vessel in the marina unless it has an approved holding tank
- Visiting vessels are issued end-tie or guest-slip permits for a maximum of 15 days per month
- No fishing from walls, docks or fingers; fishing is allowed only from fishing piers or vessels berthed in slips
- Major repair work is not allowed in slips, and other work may not be done before 8 a.m. or after sunset except emergency repairs to stay afloat
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
Bottom and hull cleaning
Boats kept in the water year-round in a warm, sheltered bay pick up marine growth quickly. Most slip holders keep a diver on a regular cleaning schedule.
Find Bottom Cleaning, Hull Cleaning & Dive Services providers →Bottom paint and haul-outs
Because major repair work isn't allowed in the slips, antifouling and running-gear work normally happens at a boatyard.
Find Bottom Painting & Antifouling providers →Washdowns and detailing
Salt, sun and a busy sailing and racing calendar keep demand steady for wash, wax and brightwork care.
Find Boat Detailing & Washing providers →Canvas and covers
Strong coastal sun wears out canvas, sail covers and cushions on boats kept in the water.
Find Canvas, Covers & Upholstery providers →Engines and electrical
Annual engine service, impellers and shore-power and battery work are typical for slip holders, and many owners use mobile technicians who come to the slip.
Find Marine Mechanics & Engine Service providers →Guides & FAQs
Nearby providers
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Sources
- longbeach.gov
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- nauticalcharts.noaa.gov
- dbw.parks.ca.gov
Last verified October 1, 2026