Salty air, barking seals & sea birds

The devastating winter storms of 2022-3, left both the Seacliff and Capitola piers severely damaged. The Capitola pier has been restored, while the Seacliff pier leading to the cement ship was removed.

Going to the seashore is not complete without a visit to one of our harbors or piers to watch boats, fishermen and wildlife.

Why we ❤ it
Going for a walk to the end of a pier or wharf takes you out over the water where there are salty ocean breezes, barking seals, pelicans and ubiquitous sea gulls and pigeons and a greater connection to the bay.

Harbors & Marinas
Breakwater Cove Marina
Located between Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row, next to the Coast Guard Pier and San Carlos Beach Park. Full services, berthing, supplies, fuel and repair facilities, restaurants, shops, restrooms, showers and a dive company nearby. Privately owned and operated.

Monterey Harbor
Landmark harbor featuring a marina, boating, fishing, sea life and scenic views.

Moss Landing Harbor
The largest commercial fishing harbor in the Monterey Bay with more than 600 slips for recreational boaters and commercial vessels. Whale watching and kayaks. Access to Elkhorn Slough. Nearby restaurants, fish markets and home to marine science laboratories.

Santa Cruz Harbor
An active harbor with recreational and commercial boating. Restaurants, walking paths, RV space, rentals for fishing, sailing, whale watching and kayaking. Seasonal Wednesday night sailboat races.

Piers & Wharves
Capitola Wharf
Restaurant, fishing, rentals. REOPENED

Monterey Coast Guard Pier
Fishing and see marine wildlife: seabirds, sea lions, seals and otters.

Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf
World famous wharf with several restaurants, novelty shops and viewing of marine wildlife. Can be very touristy.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
Restaurants, shops, fishing, rentals, see marine wildlife: pelicans, gulls, seals, sea lions. UNDER REPAIR

Seacliff Beach Pier
Fishing, walking path. REMOVED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE

Image: “Almost there-The Capitola Wharf” by James OBrien II, Creative Commons

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Harbors, marinas, piers & wharves

Harbors, marinas, piers & wharves

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