Moss Landing Harbor District

Moss Landing, United States

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+1 831-633-2461
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www.mosslandingharbor.dst.ca.us
Address:
Moss Landing, CA 95039
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Local time (Moss Landing) 15:52 Thursday, 26 June 2025

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Moss Landing Harbor is the largest commercial fishing harbor in Monterey Bay with 600+ slips for recreational boaters and commercial vessels. MLHD is a designationed year-​round port of safe refuge.

History

Established in 1943.

Moss Landing Harbor District was formed in 1943 for the purpose of developing a harbor. In 1945 the US Congress authorized construction by the US Army Corps of Engineers, and in 1947 it officially opened. The land grant was expanded in 1967 for improvement of the harbor and wharves, docks, piers, and slips.

More recently, the first part of the North Harbor Improvement Project was completed in 2007, including a 4-​lane launch ramp, paved parking, storm drains and a boat wash, a 900-​foot public access wharf at the water’s edge, and a 110-​foot visitor service dock alongside the wharf.

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7 reviews of Moss Landing Harbor District

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Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Was headed to Monterey Bay Aquarium but my gps decided to take me here instead lol!
Instead of leaving we decided to go out and explore. The bay was real big. There were more groups of people there, a few fishing.
They were many things to look at such as shells, boats, cool rocks to climb on and even things washed ashore. My sister got loads of great shots on her GoPro. Would come for photographs here.
Place rating: 1
San Jose, CA
On 9÷26÷2015 went there to catch a whale watching cruise. Plenty of parking and $ 7 is reasonable but I marked it 1 star because the public restroom near Sea Goddess Whale Watching office was filthy and disgusting. Basically, a health hazard. Either switch to porta potties or clean the public facilities.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Great junction right before the 156 and 1 merge to head towards Monterey.
Great marina with friendly people, lots of parking, and open space. The boats here are kept clean and the sea lions sunning themselves on the walkways are a fun sight. Given that they are protected, please respect their space.
For parking, make sure you go almost all the way down the parking strip and pay $ 7 at the Harbor Master’s office and display the decal on your car.
This is also close to the mouth of the Elkhorn Slough so a lot of tours depart from here as well as out onto Monterey Bay.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Strolled here after lunch at Phil’s Fish Market.
Saw some people fishing and people hanging about.
It was a bit cool and breezy. Suddenly saw a man’s torso half way up from the sand. The man was apparently sitting down but couldn’t see most of his body. Decided to look closer and saw the man with this women lying down below ground level. They have managed to dig out the sand and created a large pit to lie down inside. I guess it’s much warmer that way.
Beautiful day, gorgeous weather, just can’t get any better.
Place rating: 5
Palo Alto, CA
We just drove by the harbor to spot some sea lions and take video of them. Our friends were very excited to be this close to seeing something in their natural state of nature. Lovely place to see these animals in their natural habitat.
Place rating: 5
Soquel, CA
Great for puppy socialization with sea lions to stand next to (with gate in between), the piers to look at jellyfish right next to us, sea otters very close for viewing… always fun! Right off Hwy 1, near the beach.
Place rating: 4
Sausalito, CA
The Harbor District spans multiple different areas. I’ve only ever made a stop off at the area where the decorative pot shop, kayak and seafood restaurant is at. Depending on where you stop and how long you are in the area, paying for parking is required.
Over by the kayak shop there are public restrooms, a public launch for motor boats and kayaks, and over by the restaurant area, you can park and watch the California Sea Lions. It’s almost a sure bet that they’ll be hanging out there and you get a pretty up close view and it’s usually not very crowded. Definitely a place to stop for recreation if you’re in the area, looks like an awesome place to launch a kayak from too.