California Whale Migration - [Jan-Mar]
Annual migration of the California gray whales to warm breeding
grounds off of Baja California.
Harbor Whale Festival
Dana Point
community celebration to commemorate the annual whale migration
just off the coast. Festival is in late Febr / early March.
Whale migration season runs late Novemenber through March.
Newport Harbor
Home to one of the largest concentrations of pleasure craft on
the US West Coast. The over 9,000 boats docked here make it the
leading Pacific Coast yacht rendezvous.
Harbor Cruises / Catalina Island Trips
The following offer cruises around
Newport Harbor or out to
Catalina Island:
- Davy's Locker Sport Fishing - (714) 673-1434
- Newport Harbor Cruise - (714) 673-5245
- Newport Harbor Showboat Cruises - (714) 673-0240
Westlake Yacht Club - Westlake Village CA
The Clubhouse and Bar are open to members and guests on Friday evenings, on Sunday afternoons during the scheduled regattas, and for other parties, meetings and social events.
Comprehensive sailing, racing and boating programs for adults and children.
Lake Isabella County Park
Popular mountain destination for camping, boating, fishing, water-rafting and hiking.
Located at the top of the Kern River and adjacent to the Sequoia National Forest.
Coronado Gondola Company
Love floats along when you take a gondola ride
thru the Coronado Cays Canals.
Take a one-hour guided tour in a genuine 36-foot-long Venice Gondola.
Ask about special dinner and brunch packages. Hint some riders pack
a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries from the adjacent resort.
Tour Channel Islands National Park
Accessible only by boat, these islands are a primary home for
marine mammals and nesting sea birds. Primitive camping, diving,
sportsfishing and boating opportunities abound.
San Diego Crew Classic Regatta - Early April
Since 1973, the San Diego Rowing Club (men) and ZLAC Rowing Club (women) have sponsored this
2-day rowing race across San Diego's Mission Bay. This race offers exposure of junior rowers to established collegiate programs.
Crew Classic Website - General Info
Tour Santa Catalina Island
Private Recreation and tourism resort on the largest of the
Channel Islands. Boating, Camping, Wildlife and Watersports.
Coronado Cays Gondola Rides
Love floats along when you take a gondola ride thru the Coronado Cays Canals.
Take a romantic one-hour guided tour in a genuine 36-foot-long Venice Gondola.
Coronado Cays Yacht Club
Complete with a host of functions, a working marina and fabulous clubhouse, we offer every member an enjoyable atmosphere in a community surrounded by waterfront style and nearly perfect weather.
Premium facilities available for hosting special events.
Navy Yacht Club San Diego - Coronado CA
The Navy Yacht Club San Diego is an element of the Commanding Officer Naval Base Coronado's Morale, Welfare and Recreation program.
The club is located in facilities at the Fiddler’s Cove Marina, on Strand Way and is a branch of the United States Naval Sailing Association.
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
The largest inland lake in California. Lots of boating, camping
and fishing.
Mission Bay
San Diego's magnificent Mission Bay Park features many wonderful venues for swimming, waterskiing and boating.
There are many bayside biking and jogging trails to explore also.
Olympic Boathouse
US Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista, CA
15,000 s.f. facility used by US Canoe, Kayak and Rowing teams. Facility maintains a 3000-meter
course on adjacent Lower Otay Lake.
San Diego Boat Show - Jan
Over 30,000 visitors are expected for this four day exhibition at the San Diego Convention
Center features boat and yacht tours, free sailing lessons, and the water-skiing squirrel.
Vendor presentations will feature the latest innovations in boating and fishing. Hundreds of
new boats will be open to public tour at the nearby Marriott Marina.
San Diego Boat Show
Senator Wash Reservoir
25 miles north of Yuma, Senator Wash Reservoir is a water storage reservoir that also provides recreational opportunities such as fishing and water play.
During the summer months, this site is a favorite of jet skiers and small boats. Lake shore camping is communal on the south shore of the lake while the north shore offers many small coves and bays.
Squaw Lake
Located east of Senator Wash Reservoir, Squaw Lake is the BLM Yuma Field Office's premier developed recreation site.
The lake is a popular day use and camping area, with holiday weekends attracting large crowds.
Amenities include handicapped accessible restrooms, outdoor showers, fire rings, potable water, trash removal, and two boat ramps.
Hidden Shores
Located at the east end of Imperial Dam is Hidden Shores. A BLM concession, Hidden Shores provides public
recreational opportunities through private sector investment. Popular activities center around the Colorado River.
Amenities include RV hookups, boat launch, showers, store, handicapped accessible restrooms, and fuel sales.
San Diego Youth Aquatic Center
Youth watersports and marine biology camp facility owned by City of San Diego located
on the eastern shore of Fiesta Island. It is home to Camp Fiesta Island (a boy scout summer camp),
SeaCamp oceanography youth club and San Diego's Kayak Team. It is adjacent to
Enchanted Cove which is a popular for non-motor based watersports such as Kite Surfing, Small
Sailboats, Boardsailing and Kayaking.
Naval Base Coronado
The Birthplace of US Naval Aviation
This base has a long famous history connected to naval aviation and has been a San Diego landmark for many years.
This US Navy Base is responsible to arm, repair, train, and supply some 140 tenant commands of the US Pacific Fleet.
It oversees several facilities including air base, aircraft carriers, amphibious base and several training installations.
Currently serves as home port for the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and USS Reagan (CVN-76).
The Maritime Museum - San Diego Embarcadero
The Maritime Museum of San Diego features one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, including; the world’s oldest active ship Star of India.
USS Midway CV-41 -
San Diego Aircraft Carrier Museum
The USS Midway was the longest-serving carrier in the history of the U.S. Navy. Today she has embarked as a museum, tribute and education center.
This museum features over 28 exhibits and excess to many important areas of this great warship.
Midway is available for a variety of military ceremonies including reenlistments, retirements, change of commands, promotions, pinnings, and commissionings.
Coronado Yacht Club
760 Member based club with guest privileges. Coronado Yacht Club offers slips for more than 300 yachts and accommodations for 100 in dry storage.
Two small boat hoists are available to serve dry storage boats. In addition, there are floating dry storage docks for the active Sabot and Laser fleets.
Point Loma / Harbor / Mission Bay
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Paradise Pointe Resort
San Diego's premiere island oasis offers 44-acres of lush, tropical gardens surrounded by the excitement and beauty of
Mission Bay. Nestled among sparkling waters and long open beaches, the full service Spa and spacious conference center
at Paradise provide an ideal setting for a leisure getaway. Opened in Spring of 2001, the all new state-of-the-art Spa Terre
at Paradise offers a private sanctuary for relaxation and renewal. Thoughtful in design, Spa Terre incorporates the style and
traditions of Indonesia.
