Long Beach City Guest Slips (Alamitos Bay, Shoreline & Rainbow Harbor)

The City of Long Beach Marine Bureau runs nearly 3,000 feet of year-round guest mooring spread across three City marinas: Alamitos Bay Marina on the east side, and Long Beach Shoreline Marina and Rainbow Harbor downtown. It's the main option for visiting boaters who want a night or more in Long Beach.

How it works

Guest moorings can be reserved up to 30 days in advance through the Marine Bureau office. Before you're given a mooring assignment, you'll need proof of liability insurance at the required limits and a current vessel registration or documentation. The City doesn't post nightly rates online; call the Marine Bureau for current rates and terms.

Short stops

If you only need a few hours, Alamitos Bay Marina has a free 2-hour public mooring and Rainbow Harbor has a free 3-hour public mooring. Rainbow Harbor is next to the downtown waterfront, and Alamitos Bay is close to Belmont Shore and Naples.

Services for visitors

City pump-outs are free and open 24 hours, for holding tanks only. Both marina areas have fuel docks with gas and diesel, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Long Beach Marine Patrol covers the marinas and harbor.

Planning tip

Call the right office. Alamitos Bay's office handles east-side guest slips, and the Shoreline Marina office handles Shoreline and Rainbow Harbor. Have your insurance and registration ready to send before you arrive.