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Fantasea Yachts offers the most memorable moving location for the event of a lifetime! Each yacht in our luxurious fleet offers a unique setting for an event you and your guests will never forget.

Since 1980, we have provided immaculate, full-service yacht charters in Marina del Rey that will transport you and your guests to breathtaking views, beautiful sunsets and a bounty of ever-lasting memories.

We specialize in planning and producing events for any sized group. Contact us today to plan your:

• Wedding on a yacht
• Corporate yacht party
• Anniversaries
• Graduations
• Prom Nights
• Retirement parties
• Bat & Bar Mitzvahs

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Capacity: 100 guests

Fantasea One

Capacity: 250 guests

Capacity: 12 guests

Fantasea Yachts offers the most lavish party yachts in Southern California that accommodates parties both large and intimate. Our dedicated planning staff and captain’s crew boast over 20 years of experience in assuring that every yacht party rental far exceeds your expectations and delivers a once-in-a-lifetime day or evening that will never be forgotten.

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED WITH FOUR DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

The fantastic and friendly staff of FantaSea Yachts understand how to prepare (and to prepare you) for your special day. We will help with every aspect of your celebration in order to ensure a memorable event for you and your guests. Our born party-planners take care of the details while any semblance of stress floats away. Enjoy the premier boat charter in Marina del Rey.

OUR CLIENTS SAY IT BEST

We had a birthday party onboard the Regency tonight. The entire crew were amazing. Francini was our director and made sure everything was set up and all of our needs were met. She was very kind, made sure everyone had a good time. She made herself available to all of our guests through the entire cruise.

What can I say except that this company provides excellence in everything that they do! I rarely find such genuine care and comfort from the beginning of the process to the end – I felt very taken care of and valued. In addition, the party was better than I expected! The service was amazing, the food was outstanding – I am still getting comments even months after – my guests are still telling me what a great time they had and asking when are we going to do it again! All of my guests (and me too) loved cruising into the sunset with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres on the sky deck, dining at dusk with the great cafe lighting that Asdruval Party Rentals provided and then dancing the night away to awesome music by Brad at Rhythm City!

My cousins rented a Yacht for my Aunt’s 70th birthday party. We launched from Marina Del Ray and the boat did a loop around the marina for 5 hours. It goes by pretty fast especially since you’ll be enjoying dinner, entertainment, and when available, the open bar. The staff were amazing and the bartender kept up with all the orders with no hiccup. Years ago, my other cousin had a reception on another type of Yacht for their wedding reception. Maybe one day I’ll throw something on a Yacht and invite my closest friends. I think this is a better way to throw a special party than the usual land locked location.

I had my 50th birthday party on October 27th 2017. Erin was my party planner she made sure everything ran smoothly I had no worries. The decorations were beautiful I had a gatsby-themed party. I wish I could name everyone who helped on the yacht. I had 130 guess on the DANDEANA yacht all my guests were attended to no problems. The food was delicious the drinks were great the service was fabulous. This is my second yacht charter with this company and they never seem to fail me. Thank you everyone who helped for me to have a grand 50th birthday even the ones behind the scenes, I appreciate you all I’ll see you at my next event thank you everyone. Captain was great; thank you Jeffrey for greeting everyone. The casino on board was perfect, my band was great, my DJ was great. Thanks again I will never forget this day.

We held my Mom’s 70th birthday here on 1028 and we had an amazing time. The boat was gorgeous, very clean, modern and elegant. The staff was extremely attentive and helpful. Our planner, Erin, was very helpful. She was flexible and accommodated all of my needs, and gave great advice given her experience. I would absolutely recommend this boat for any of your parties.

Fantasea hosted my mother’s ash scattering at sea earlier today and I could not have been happier with the results. The food and service were excellent! Kudos to Jasmine, Erin, Capt Luis, Capt Carlos, Mariano, Julio, Wilson and Francini for their wonderful team work! I highly recommend Fantasea!

FantaSea is the premier provider of yacht charters and rentals in Southern California. We’re ideal for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, yacht parties, and all celebrations!

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Offering specialists spa treatments and outstanding dining, Santa Marina is an unrivalled Cyclades hotspot.

Home to the only private beach in Mykonos and dripping in bohemian chic, Santa Marina has become an essential part of any luxury yacht charter in Greece .

Situated on a gentle hillside on the southern corner of Ornos Bay, this exclusive beach club has earned an enviable reputation thanks to its elegant character.

Fusing traditional cubist architecture with contemporary furnishings and finishings, Santa Marina captures both the historic and modern charms of Mykonos .

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Santa Marina captures both the historic and modern charms of Mykonos.

Boasting exceptional sea views and in close proximity to the most talked-about beaches on the island, spending time here is very much time spent at the heart of this phenomenal charter destination.

One of the most exciting elements of Santa Marina is its highly regarded Buddha Bar. Overlooking the beach and attracting the world’s best DJs, this Asian inspired bar serves up an incredible range of cocktails and appetizing local dishes. Be aware that this bar is in high demand and will need to be booked in advance.

With private dining options, superior wellness treatments, horseback riding, and sailing tours also on offer to guests, the beach club embodies the very best of modern luxury.

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Santa Marina offers a private transfer service to visiting superyachts to make it exceptionally easy for charter guests to access.

As well as being a popular Instagram backdrop for the world’s top models, Santa Marina has also been known to entertain the likes of Mel Gibson and Sharon Stone.

Whilst it’s certainly at it’s best when the Mediterranean yacht charter season is in full swing, the beach club welcomes guests the whole year-round.

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Catalina yachts from 27' to 50'.

For qualified sailors who prefer sailing on larger boats, Santa Barbara Sailing Center proudly features Catalina yachts ranging in size from 27′-50′. Enjoy exciting day sails exploring the coastline of the American Riviera against the backdrop of the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains.

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Catalina 27' - Montecito

Catalina 28' - newbury street, catalina 32' - heather jean, catalina 36' - marina, catalina 42' - calafia, catalina 50' - jenny lane.

All prices are subject to taxes and fees. We accept major credit cards only. We do not accept cash.

• Day Sail $355
• Insurance $10
• Day Sail $544
• Day Sail $748
• Insurance $15
• Day Sail $900
• Insurance $20

Catalina 27' - "Montecito"

The Catalina 270 incorporates the best modern features with Catalina’s classic styling. The cockpit is roomy and functional. The sail controls, including the single line reefing system, all lead to the security of the cockpit. The rig is masthead with double spreaders and fore and aft lower shrouds permitting powerful headsails and narrow sheeting angles for good windward performance. The Catalina 270 has a 14 gallon fuel tank and 1/2 gallon per hour fuel consumption allows for up to 28 hours of run time.

Specifications

• Yacht Name: Montecito
• Make: Catalina 270
• Length: 27′ 0″
• Draft: 5′ 0″
• Sail Area: 14.85 m²
• Engine: Yanmar 20 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 14 gal
• Water Capacity: 24 gal
• DOC #: 1289286
• VHF in main salon
• Roller furling Jib
• Bow Anchor – 13 lb Danforth–36′ chain, 248′ rode
• Water Pressure
• Outside Shower
• Private aft cabin and studio V-berth
• Bunks in cabins: 2 doubles
• Bunks in common area: 1 single

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Catalina 28' - "Newbury Street"

The Catalina 28 MarkII incorporates the best modern features with Catalina’s classic styling. The cockpit is roomy and functional. The sail controls, including the single line reefing system, all lead to the security of the cockpit. The rig is masthead with double spreaders and fore and aft lower shrouds permitting powerful headsails and narrow sheeting angles for good windward performance. The Catalina 28 MarkII has a 20 gallon fuel tank and 1/2 gallon per hour fuel consumption allows for up to 40 hours of run time.

• Yacht Name: Newbury Street
• Make: Catalina 28 mkII
• Length: 29’5″
• Draft: 3′ 9″
• Sail Area: 15.42 m²
• Engine: Universal 26 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 19 gal
• Water Capacity: 49 gal
• Holding Tank: 17 gal
• DOC #: 1236766
• VHF at helm
• Bow Anchor – 22 lb Claw–50′ chain, 250′ rode
• Stern Anchor – 18 lb Danforth–36′ chain, 262′ rode

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Catalina 32' - "Heather Jean"

The Catalina 320’s sleek deck presents a wide, efficiently designed cockpit with generous weather decks. The unique interior is beautifully finished in a rich combination of teak and hardwoods complementing the beige textured fiberglass overhead and full hull liner. Attention to details like the custom molded galley countertop with integral backsplashes, halogen lighting, and a cedar paneled hanging locker set the 320 apart from the ordinary. The Catalina 320 has a 20 gallon fuel capacity and with 1/2 gallon per hour fuel consumption the rig offers up to 40 hours of run time.

• Yacht Name: Heather Jean
• Make: Catalina 320
• Length: 32’6″
• Draft: 6′ 0″
• Sail Area: 16.55 m²
• Engine: Yanmar 27 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 18 gal
• Water Capacity: 49.5 gal
• Holding Tank: 19.5 gal
• DOC #: 1236768
• Bow Anchor – 22 lb Bruce–33′ chain, 300′ rode
• Stern Anchor – 13 lb Danforth–35′ chain,  300′ rode
• Bunks in common area: 1 double / 1 single

Catalina 36' - "Marina"

The Catalina 36 markII incorporates the refinements possible only after building well over 1,700 36’s and listening carefully to owners comments and suggestions. The 36 markII has all the important characteristics that made the original the most popular thirty-six foot sailboat in the world. The 36 markII is built in the same sea kindly moderate displacement hull that tracks surely and performs well in a variety of conditions. The deck is the classic trunk cabin configuration designed by sailors, not stylists, so it’s proven, comfortable and functional. The Catalina 36 markII offers a 32 gallon fuel capacity and with 1/2 gallon per hour fuel consumption allows for up to 64 hours of run time.

• Yacht Name: Marina
• Make: Catalina 36 mkII
• Length: 36’4″
• Draft: 5′ 4″
• Engine: Universal 35 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 25 gal
• Water Capacity: 70 gal
• Holding Tank: 20 gal
• CF #: 5693SP
• Radar (Below)
• GPS (At Helm)
• Bow Anchor – 22 lb Bruce –36’chain, 300′ rode
• Stern Anchor – 13 lb Danforth –36′ chain,  250′ rode
• Bluetooth Audio
• Bunks in common area: 1 double/1 single

Catalina 42' - "Calafia"

The Catalina 42 markII Four Cabin Centerline model offers a spacious salon featuring two cabins forward and two cabins aft, while retaining heads both forward and aft. The Catalina 42 markII has earned an international reputation as the leader in her class. Design, cruising performance, and comfort all make the Catalina 42 the first choice of sailors worldwide. The hull of the 42 markII is high volume, and easily driven, with a fine entry, firm midship section, and smooth run aft terminating in a modified reverse transom with an uncommonly spacious and functional boarding platform. Below deck features varnished teak jointery, ash hull side paneling, excellent light and ventilation. The Catalina 42 markII Four Cabin Centerline offers a 45 gallon fuel capacity and with 1 gallon per hour fuel consumption allows for up to 45 hours of run time.

• Yacht Name: Calafia
• Make: Catalina 42 mkII
• Length: 41’10″
• Draft: 6′0″
• Engine: Yanmar 56 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 46 gal
• Water Capacity: 121 gal
• Holding Tank: 46 gal
• DOC #: 1236764
• Roller furling Main
• Bow Anchor – 44 lb Bruce– 300′ total chain
• Stern Anchor – 20 lb Danforth–50′ chain,  250′ rode
• Bunks in cabins: 3 doubles / 2 singles
• Bunks in common area: 1 double

Catalina 50' - "Jenny Lane"

The Catalina 50′ “Jenny Lane” is the largest of all Catalina sailboats and is very well equipped and constructed with the craftsmanship and materials that reflect its premier position in the Catalina line. Both available interiors are finished with hand rubbed varnished teak, light ash trim, and high gloss epoxy cabin soles. Counter tops are Corian in the galley and heads. All models are hand laminated and built with cored decks and solid fiberglass hulls. An engineered molded fiberglass sub-sole and structural system incorporates the mast step, shroud anchors, engine and tank enclosures. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are executed for maximum reliability and serviceability. The Catalina 50 offers two 50 gallon fuel tanks (100 gallon fuel capacity) and with 1 gallon per hour fuel consumption allows for up to 100 hours of run time.

• Yacht Name: Jenny Lane
• Make: Catalina 50
• Length: 51’11”
• Draft: 6′ 4″
• Sail Area: 46.26 m²
• Engine: Yanmar 100 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 100 gal
• Water Capacity: 426 gal
• Holding Tank: 30 gal
• DOC #: 1236767
• Bow Anchor – 66 lb Bruce–300′ total chain
• Stern Anchor – 22 lb Danforth–50′ chain,  300′ rode
• Bunks in cabins: 4 doubles / 2 singles

Payment and Reservation Policy

100% non-refundable payment is due at the time of booking. We accept all major debit/credit cards. We do not accept cash.

Cancellation and House Credit Policies

To receive house credit, advance notice must be given  by 4pm the day prior  to your booking for the following:

• Private Double Dolphin Cruises
• Private Skippered Charters
• Non-ASA Certification Lessons and Guided SUP/Kayak Tours.

To receive house credit, a 7-day advance  notice is required for the following:

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Membership Cancellation Policy

All memberships auto-bill on the first of each month. If you would like to cancel your membership at any point, you must submit written notice before the first of the month. We cannot offer any refunds or credits for dues already charged.

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Before participating in water activities, all participants must sign a release of liability form.

Inclement Weather Policy

Full refunds  are available when the captain and/or manager make the call for cancellation  one hour prior to your departure . Inclement weather is defined as “sea and wind conditions that are deemed potentially unsafe.” Trips operating under unfavorable conditions that do not pose any risk to boat safety (rain, fog, temperature, etc.) will still operate as scheduled. Cancellations made due to “unfavorable conditions” by 4pm the day prior to departure will result in a house credit with no expiration date.

Cannabis Policy:

Although California state law currently allows prescription and recreational cannabis to be legal, it is  not  legal while boating since the ocean is considered  Federal Water . All illegal drugs, as well as all forms of cannabis, are  not permitted on any boat for any reason in any amount . The Charterer/Renter will be held liable for the  full value  of the vessel should anything happen to the boat, as well as  loss of income .

Alcohol Policy:

Hard alcohol is  not  permitted aboard the Double Dolphin under any circumstances. No outside alcohol may be brought on the Double Dolphin for public cruises.. Wine can be brought aboard the Double Dolphin for  private charters only . Each bottle is subject to a $25 corkage fee and no bottle over 750 ml will be permitted. No other outside alcohol is allowed. Hard alcohol, wine, and beer are all permitted aboard Private Skippered Charters free of charge.

Capacity Policy:

Private charters aboard our Catalinas may have a maximum of 6 guests (not including captain) on board at all times. The Double Dolphin may have a maximum of 49 passengers (not including captain and crew) on board at all times. Infants count as a full passenger according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Kayak/SUP Policy

Everyone participating in kayak or paddle activities must be a strong swimmer. Please see our website for equipment weight capacity. It is the renter’s responsibility to make sure the equipment is not overloaded. All minors 18 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times while paddling or kayaking.

Catering Order Policy:

All catering orders are 100% non-refundable and must be placed at least 96 hours prior to your scheduled departure date. If your charter is canceled for any reason, your catering order will be made available for pick up at our office.

Need a Captain?

You pick the yacht size and Santa Barbara Sailing Center will provide you with a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain. Your private group (6 passengers max) will experience the fun and magic of sailing along the Santa Barbara coastline.

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Seacoast Yachts is proud to be the premier yacht broker in the Santa Barbara area, offering one of the largest selections of yachts available in the Southern California region. Browse our range of power boats, yachts, sail boats and more, all available online—with the ability to book a personal showing just one simple click away. If you have any questions, or need the services of a Santa Barbara boat broker, please don’t hesitate to click the Contact Us form to drop us a line, any time, day or night. We look forward to working with you.

Santa Barbara, with its wonderful climate and beautiful mountain vistas, is often called the Mediterranean of the California coast. The city wharf to the northeast and Leadbetter beach to the west borders the harbor. There are over 1100 slips that range in size from 20-110’. There is still an active fishing fleet in the harbor with over 75 commercially licensed vessels plying the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel.

Speaking of the channel, Santa Barbara is just a short trip from the famous Channel Islands National Park, which consists of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa and San Miguel Islands. If you like free diving, kayaking and just plain old “gunkholing” then these island coves are a perfect place to explore. For the more adventurous, Catalina Island is 90 miles away to the Southeast. 50 miles to the west and north is Point Conception, listed as one of the seven most formidable capes in the world.

Closer to home, The Santa Barbara Yacht Club holds “Wet Wednesday” races 9 months out of the year as well as several club cruises to the Channel Islands and Catalina. There is a youth sailing program and of course, there is terrific surfing right off the breakwater and Leadbetter beach.

The harbor is located just a short walk from State Street, the main shopping district of beautiful downtown Santa Barbara. If you want to sightsee, you can catch a bus right in the harbor that will take you up State Street to the famous Santa Barbara Mission. There are plenty of stops along the way so you can explore the town as well.

Just like you, we appreciate Santa Barbara for its wonderful climate and beautiful mountain vistas. Bordered by the City Wharf to the East and Leadbetter Beach to the West, the harbor has over one thousand slips that range in size from 20-110 feet. It is an exciting and rewarding place to be a boater, and that’s why we are honored to be the biggest and best boat broker for Santa Barbara.

For over two decades, Seacoast Yachts has helped connect buyers and sellers, including thousands of boaters in Santa Barbara. If you see it out on the water, whether it’s near the famous Channel Islands National Park, beautiful Catalina Island, or the formidable Point Conception, there’s a good chance that we helped get it there. In fact, we are the only brokerage that maintains local representation in all of the major Southern California harbors, including Los Angeles and San Diego. We look forward to making you our next success story!

Our crew, which includes retired Coast Guard captains, ex-Marines, and experienced competitive fishermen, each have over twenty years of experience helping broker the sales of almost every type of watercraft. If it floats, we know all about it, and that unrivaled depth and breadth of experience and knowledge are ready to be put to service for you. If you’re looking for a Santa Barbara Boat Broker, count on us to help you complete your sale as quickly and easily as possible. More than brokers, we are master marketers, and we’ll videotape, photograph, and help you list your boat so that it attracts the most eligible buyers. In fact, we’ve even used video drones to help our sellers showcase their boats in the best possible manner. What’s more, our exclusive pricing database can help you determine the listing price for your boat that will attract the most buyers. Thanks for visiting Seacoast Yachts, the #1 Santa Barbara boat broker.

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If you would like to find someone to service your vessel or take you out on a fishing charter, you want to make sure they have an active Business Activity Permit (BAP). You can find the current list by clicking on the following link, which is updated monthly.

Business Activity Permit Holders

Want to do business at the Waterfront? 

If you have a business service you wish to offer to the Harbor community, you need to get a BAP. BAPs are issued by the Waterfront and are required before conducting or engaging in any business or commercial activity of any kind (SBMC 17.28.010). All applications are reviewed before approval and issuance of a permit.

Angela Rodriguez Administrative Analyst II (805) 897-1962  

Business Activity Permit Rates

Liability Insurance Required ($2,000,000 for Charter BAPs and Kayak Excursion Operators, and $500,000 to $2,000,000 for Service BAPs)

BAP Service $50.00/ year, Insurance Yes, Renewal By August 1

BAP Charter  $3000.00/ year, Insurance Yes, Renewal  By August 1

BAP Late Renewal  $25.00, Insurance  NA,  Renewal  After August 1

Area Overview

Santa Barbara Harbor is one of the most picturesque boating locations in Southern California. Built in 1929, this 1139-slip harbor has become a popular destination for recreational boaters, fishermen and tourists alike. Here you will find world-class yachts, commercial fishing boats and pleasure craft side-by-side. The harbor, Stearns Wharf and nearby State Street provide visitors with a wide variety of services and recreational activities including fine restaurants, wine tasting, gift shops, whale watching, cruises and marine supplies, just to name a few.

Be sure to walk along Santa Barbara’s scenic waterfront to Stearns Wharf, a short distance from the harbor. Built in 1872, it is California’s oldest working wooden wharf and offers spectacular views of the famous “Santa Barbara Riviera.” Extending inland from the wharf is State Street. Within easy walking distance, this area is renowned for its shopping and nightlife, and is also home to several historic sites.

Berthing Information

Santa Barbara Harbor provides monthly berthing for approximately 1,100 vessels. Additionally, the harbor offers guest berthing for vessels 20’ to 170’ in length. Information provided here is intended to acquaint you with harbor facilities and policies.  If you have further questions, please contact the Waterfront Administration Office at 805-564-5531. VHF Channels 16 and 12 are monitored seven days a week, 24 hours a day.  A Harbor Patrol Officer is always on duty.

Monthly Berthing

Currently Santa Barbara Harbor slips are fully occupied and our slip permit waiting lists are closed to new applicants. However, we do have a slip permit transfer policy. Under this policy, when a boat is purchased the slip permit may be transferred to the buyer. Please call the Waterfront Department Administration Office for slip permit transfer details.

Visitor Berthing

Visitor berthing is on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability; reservations are not accepted. To obtain a guest slip, visiting vessels should dock at the Harbor Patrol Accommodation Dock at the west end of the harbor, located in front of the Harbor Patrol Office. The Harbor Patrol Office is upstairs and we will issue guest slips upon arrival. Vessel registration or documentation is required when registering for a visitor slip. It is unlawful to tie-up anywhere in the harbor without permission from Harbor Patrol. Visitor fees are payable in advance and based on the overall length of your boat. Check out time is noon. Visitor slips may be renewed by contacting the Harbor Patrol office in person. Delinquency fees are charged for late payments and administrative fees may be levied for occupying a slip without registering. Occasionally, the marina may not be able to accommodate your vessel. An open anchorage area is available east of Stearns Wharf.

Visitor Berth Rate

Recreational vessels.

• $1.50/linear foot/day base rate for the first 14 cumulative days for vessels under 70-feet in length
• $2.00/linear foot/day base rate for the first 14 cumulative days for vessels 70-feet in length or longer.
• Rate doubles after 14 cumulative days
• Maximum stay of 28 cumulative days
• Minimum leave time 5 consecutive days to restore base rate

Commercial Fishing Vessels

• $1.00/linear foot/day
• Two current California Department of Fish and Wildlife fish landing receipts every two weeks
• Reverts to recreational vessel rate if not actively fishing

Marina gate, restroom and shower keys are available for purchase by visiting boaters. Keys are active during your stay only and may be re-activated upon your next visit.

Electricity / Water

Electricity and water are included with visitor fees in most slips. Electricity is 110 volts, 30-amp in most slips. Certain larger slips and end ties have 220 volts, 50-amp service. Marine grade twist lock cords required.

General Information

• 5 MPH maximum speed limit/no wake
• Fuel dock hours are 7:00AM – 6:00PM daily
• Pump-a-head facilities are available at the fuel dock and two locations in Marina One.
• Pets must be confined aboard your boat. Dogs must be leashed when walking to and from your boat.
• Barbecues are not permitted on marina docks or piers
• Alcoholic beverages are permitted on marina docks, but prohibited on public sidewalks.
• Automatic shut-off nozzles and buckets are required when washing off your boat. Please use fresh water wisely and do not use non-biodegradable detergents or other solvents.
• Observe best management practices during in-water maintenance activities and avoid letting pollutants reach the water.
• All vessel berthed in Santa Barbara Harbor must be operable as defined in Title 17 of the Santa Barbara Municipal Code.
• For restaurant locations, laundry, grocery stores, etc. please stop at the Harbor Patrol office for directions.

Where to stay

Launch Ramp Parking Area.pdf

Boating Services Map (1.41 MB) Directions to the Harbor (266.5 KB) Harbor Directory Map (856.5 KB) Waterfront Area Parking Lots Map (1.22 MB) Wharf and Harbor Map (835.1 KB) Wharf Directory Map

Welcome to Santa Barbara Harbor. We hope you will enjoy your visit. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way. Our Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• You may renew your slip permit to stay longer. Please stop by the Harbormaster’s Office prior to 11:00 a.m. of your check out day to pay additional visitors fees.
• Slip fees are payable in advance. Check out time is noon. A $5 late fee will be assessed in addition to the following night’s slip fee if payment is not received by noon. There are NO refunds.
• Visitor slips are checked daily. Vacant slips are reassigned to arriving boats unless dockage fees are prepaid for the day. Please do not reoccupy a slip without re-registering for it.
• It is unlawful to tie up without permission from the Harbormaster’s Office, or depart without paying fees that are due. Daily delinquency fees are charged for late payment and administrative fees may be levied for occupying a slip without registering.
• The Harbor Patrol may move boats as needed for the convenience of the Harbor.
• Barbecues are not permitted on marina docks or piers.
• A marine sanitation holding tank pump out station is located on the fuel dock. It is available without charge when the fuel dock is open. There are 3 additional pump outs within Marina One: A-walkway, O/R walkway, and R/S walkway. A port-a-potty cleaning and pump out station is available at the launch ramp.
• Disposal tanks for used (uncontaminated) boat motor oil are available at marinas 2 and 4.
• Trash pick-up from marina litter cans is done daily. Please place larger quantities of refuse in landside dumpster.
• Alcoholic beverages are permitted in marinas but prohibited on public sidewalks.
• All pets must be confined aboard your boat. Dogs must be leashed to and from your boat.
• Please use fresh water wisely. Automatic shut off nozzles and buckets are required when washing off boats.
• The maximum stay at the visitor base rate is 14 cumulative days. The daily rate doubles on the fifteenth day. After 28 days, the vessel must vacate the Harbor for at least 5 consecutive days.

CONDUCT WATERFRONT BUSINESS ONLINE

Pay or Contest Parking Citations

All parking citations (including PD and Harbor Patrol’s) can be paid or contested within 21 days online or via phone:

• Pay or Contest Online:  www.paymycite.com/
• Pay or Contest by Phone: 855-544-9368 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Reserve Parking for a Special Event

Members of the public can make a parking reservation for special events, such as weddings, birthdays, sporting events, etc. by contacting the Parking Coordinator via phone or email:

• Carl Schmidt: Phone 805-564-5520, or via email:  [email protected]

Any questions about Waterfront Parking

Visit our website or call the Parking Office:

• Parking Website

Parking Phone Numbers: 805-564-5523 or 805-897-1965.

Slip Fee Payments : 

• Credit card payments over the phone: 805-564-5531

Visitor Fishermen can submit fish tickets via email:  [email protected]

Slip Management :

• Renew Slip Permit
• Temporary Cancellation form  (or cancellation request)
• Auto pay form
• e-Billing form
• Vacation Live-aboard permits  (or cancellation requests)
• Contact Info Change request form

Water quality testing is conducted at the harbor approximately once a month. 

Water Quality Sampling - 2024-3-14

Weather is sourced by NOAA, visit  Waterfront Weather page for more information.

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Birth: 1936

Death: 2024

Bruce Kessler Obituary

Bruce Kessler, an international racing driver, Hollywood film and television director, innovative boat designer and global circumnavigator, died April 4 at his home in Marina del Rey, California, after a brief illness. He was 88.Beginning in 1953, when he was 17, with the help of a fake ID, he earned the nickname “Little Lead Foot” racing illegally as an amateur, soon advancing to the top ranks of drivers in a variety of sports and formula cars in California before turning professional and drivingand often winning or setting track recordsat major road-racing venues across the United States. At 21, in 1957, he began working in Europe as test driver before co-driving for Ferrari the following year with fellow American Dan Gurney in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where, in the dark of night, in the rain, he crashed into the wreckage of another car, escaping death by bailing out of his before it burst into flames. After surviving two more crashes in the following years, he retired from racing at 26 in 1962. That year he directed his first film, “The Sound of Speed,” a 19-minute short subject that earned its place as the United States entry in its category at the Cannes International Film Festival. Without dialogue, with only the sound of the engine, and with the camera mounted on the car for many shots to show the driver’s point of viewa technique he invented that was later adopted by countless other directors”The Sound of Speed” portrayed the intense drama of the testing of a Formula 1 racecar, the Scarab, on the track at Riverside Raceway. In the film the car is driven by his friend Lance Reventlow, collaborator with Kessler and a team of designers, engineers and mechanics to build and race it. This pathbreaking short film led to his being hired as a technical adviser on racing and chase sequences for Hollywood action movies, then as a script supervisor, and soon enough as a second-unit director for Howard Hawks on the stock-car racing film “Red Line 7000.” Hawks became his mentor and opened doors that led to his long career as a director of movies for television and hundreds of episodes of dozens of series including “The Rockford Files,” “McCloud,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “Mission: Impossible,” “The A-Team,” “The Flying Nun,” “CHiPs,” “Baretta,” “The Fall Guy,” “To Catch a Thief,” “The Monkees,” “The Commish” and many others. His reliability in bringing projects in on time and on budget brought him continuous employment for four decades as a hardworking director in an industry known for its relentless deadlines and unforgiving production pressures.A lifelong sport fisherman, while still directing, Kessler began his third career, as a boat concept innovator, using the hull of a fishing vessel to build a yacht, the Zopilote, on which passengers and crew could live comfortably and fish for marlin from a custom deck at the stern. He and his wife, the actress Joan Freeman Kessler, spent many years cruising and fishing in various waters all around North America and beyond. They circumnavigated the globe from 1990 to 1993, making port in 34 countries as one of the first trawler power yachts to complete such a round-the-world voyage. In their travels they clocked a total of some 100,000 nautical miles. In Kessler’s later years he was something of a legend in the boating community as his innovative hybrid concept of a yacht built on the hull of a commercial fishing trawler revolutionized the industry. Delta Marine, the fishing-boat builder that had to be cajoled into building the original Zopilote, is now a major producer of such yachts. He received many awards and gave frequent talks on the subject, which he once described as not unlike the modifications he and his friends made on their hot rods as teenagers in the early 1950s, changes that he called simply “logical” for improved performance. Bruce Michael Kessler was born March 23, 1936, in Seattle to parents Jack Kessler, a sportswear salesman, and Nina (Ifland) Kessler, who managed the household. In 1946 his parents, Bruce and his two younger siblings, Ricky and Mimi, moved to Los Angeles where the Kesslers founded a ladies’ swimwear company in partnership with the fashion designer Rose Marie Reid. Rose Marie Reid Swimsuits was so successful in the postwar economic boom years that in 1950 the Kesslers moved to Beverly Hills, where Bruce had the privilege to embark on his racing career amid a circle of close friends including such Hollywood legends as James Dean and Steve McQueen. He had no way of knowing at the time that he would have a longer and more prolific presence in that world than either of them, or that his innovations in boat design would make that arguably the most consequential of his three careers. He is survived by his wife, Joan, partner and first mate for 54 years; his brothers Rick and Stephen; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Miriam Kessler Warshow. Despite his many accomplishments and his renown in all three of his unusual pursuits, Kessler was without any pretense of his importance or elevated sense of his own celebrity. He was always just doing his own thing in his own way, learning from and collaborating with partners of complementary skills and expertise, and following instincts that seemed to him completely natural. Not long after a social event where he was asked for his autograph by an admirer, he said to his brother Rick, “Why would anyone want my autograph?” A scale model of his pioneering trawler yacht, the Zopilote, is displayed in a glass case in the lobby of the Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey.

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