SFBAMO connects boaters, slip holders, and marina operators across the San Francisco Bay. Find contacts, resources, and up-to-date information for every marina on the Bay.
The San Francisco Bay Area Marina Operators (SFBAMO) is the central resource for marina operators and boaters across the Bay. We maintain an up-to-date directory of marinas from Benicia to South San Francisco, with direct contact information for harbormasters and marina staff.
Whether you're looking for a slip, planning a cruise, or need to reach a harbormaster, SFBAMO is your first stop.
View Marina Directory →Stay current with news from Bay Area marinas, regulatory updates, and SFBAMO announcements.
The Fall Quarterly Meeting is set for Monday, October 13, 10 a.m.–noon, hybrid at Marina Bay Yacht Harbor in Richmond plus Zoom. Agenda includes the Oakland Estuary update, a BCDC/City of Oakland enforcement debrief, new DMV marine lien requirements, and an SF Bay marine enforcement panel. Full agenda →
BAMORichardson Bay Regional Agency is preparing two projects to remove submerged legacy marine debris and restore at least 6 acres of eelgrass, building on its prior EPA-funded 15-acre restoration effort. Its consultant, Coastal Policy Solutions, has issued two RFQs: (1) permitting, bathymetric/geophysical survey, and debris removal support, and (2) eelgrass restoration via transplantation and AUV seed-based planting. Full details →
RBRAThe Division of Boating and Waterways invites stakeholders to its second virtual meeting on the future of the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund, Mon. July 13, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. via MS Teams. RSVP required by July 10 to PubInfo@parks.ca.gov. Full details →
DBWThe updated member directory listing all Bay Area marina operators, harbormasters, and contact information is now published for 2026.
DirectoryDredging operations at the SF Marina West Entry Channel are ongoing. Channel status is open — navigate with caution. Monitor VHF Ch. 13, 14, or 80.
OperationsAs of 2025, all operators of motorized vessels in California must carry a California Boater Card regardless of age.
RegulatoryBAMO meets at least once every other month. Find the schedule, agendas, and past presentations on the Meetings page.
Newsletters, meeting minutes, regulatory notices, and forms for Bay Area marina operators and boaters.
A grassroots organization dedicated to the ecological and wildlife health of the Oakland-Alameda Estuary. Since 2016, IHOAE has mobilized volunteer teams on the water and on land to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from Estuary Park, Jack London Aquatic Center, and the shores and beaches of the Estuary every year.
Their work directly benefits the Bay Area's harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks, great blue herons, and the communities of Oakland and Alameda who share these waterways. Marina operators and boaters are encouraged to get involved — volunteer roles range from on-the-water kayak guides to land crews and event logistics.
Supported by the NOAA Marine Debris Program. Cleanups protect harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks, herons, and all the wildlife that share the Bay with us.
If your Bay Area marina isn't in our directory, or if your contact information needs updating, reach out and we'll get you listed.