Cabrillo Way Marina — Attraction in Los Angeles

The staff make it as nice as they can, within strict rules. The city imposes all sorts of limits and annoyances that lessen the fun down here, but it's clean and new. Cabrillo harbor used to be a lively place but rules were made for basically every natural human activity, so what's left is a pretty stark. People are generally friendly. A poor attempt at turning the harbor into mooring for giant yachts meant that the marina is full of large empty slips. Small boaters (which are most boaters) have to join long waiting lists to get a slip. If you get in, this harbor is clean and incredibly close to Angels Gate. A sailing boat can be out into the ocean within 30 minutes (vs over an hour from...

It looks nice, but it's really surprisingly inhospitable as a marina. At least there is not a huge problem with thefts lately.

Don't expect the wifi to be functional; it may occasionally connect, but you can not ever depend on it.

Some people may remember a marina by this name which was friendly, hospitable, and professional, which had every amenity a mariner could require. This is not that marina. Sine it has been redone, they emphasize profit for the harbor above all else, and there is no longer much of a community due to how the whole marina is segregated into little sections with their own gangways.

It is adequate boat storage on and off the water, nothing more,...

Great spot for a stroll, cycling, jogging, and walking the dog. It's generally quiet with not many people and there is security patrolling the area at all times. It has abundant parking except when there's events, which is not often. Plenty of bathrooms, trash cans and water fountains along the walkway. I saw a lot of baby stingrays in the water during July and August. Occasionally there're sea lions as well. Also a great spot to watch...