photos courtesy of Charles Benton, Merlin Zuni, GGE, Air Flair, & Marilynn Fowler

Frequently Asked Questions

Guests

How do I check in if the office is closed?

After Harbor office hours (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM seven days a week) you can reach the security guard on duty at 415-618-1951. He or she will be able to check you in.

How should I calculate overnight fees?

It's very simple: for boats under 70 feet in overall length, the rate is $1 per foot per night (minimum charge of $30). For boats 70 feet in length and above, the rate is $2 per foot per night.

How do I get to Pier 39?

A common misconception—Pier 39 is not right next to Pier 40—it is about three miles away. Even-numbered piers are south of the Ferry Building (at the foot of Market Street) and odd-numbered piers are located to the north.

General

Where is the closest place to get gas?

South Beach Harbor does not have a permit for a fuel dock. You have several choices: in San Francisco, fuel is available at Gashouse Cove near Fort Mason. Alternatively, you can take a short trip across the Bay to Jack London Square Marina in Oakland or Ballena Isle Marina in Alameda. Berkeley, Emeryville and Sausalito also have fuel docks.

 

Do you allow “liveaboards”?

No, South Beach Harbor's permits do not allow them. However, guests (transient) boaters can stay in the Harbor and on their boats for up to two weeks and permanent tenants can spend up to 72 hours on their boats in a week, as long as it is not a recurring situation (no “apartments in the City,” for example).

About how long is your wait list?

It depends. For 30′ and 34′ berths it is currently about four years. For larger slips, it can run from five to seven years or more. These are just estimates, however; slip availability is always a function of the rate of turnover among current berth holders.

If I buy a boat that is berthed at South Beach Harbor, can I keep the slip?

No, the berth license automatically terminates upon the sale of a boat.

Do you have a public boat launch?

No, but one is available at Pier 54, near the Bay View Boat Club. The street address is 489 Terry Francois Boulevard, which is about half a mile south of South Beach Harbor.

Is parking available at South Beach Harbor?

Berth holders are eligible to receive up to two annual parking permits for their use while on their boats at no extra charge. Berth holders, while using their boats, may obtain up to two temporary (daily) parking passes (subject to availability). The will be a $20 charge for each additional pass (over two) April 1 - October 31 ($10 fee November 1 - March 31).

Guest (transient) berthers, can usually buy (subject to availability) temporary parking permits for $20 per day (April 1 - October 31); $10 per day (November 1 - March 31). For more detailed information, please see the parking info section.