Recommended US & Canada Marinas for 2021

Recommended US & Canada Marinas for 2021

United States Marinas – Our Recommendations

Blind Pass Marina

Address

9555 Blind Pass road
St Petersburg Beach
FL 33706, Florida

727.360.4281


Location

Located on St. Pete Beach
Our Location is protected in all weather conditions and has convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico through John’s Pass or the Pass-A-Grille Channel.

More information: www.blindpassmarina.com


Gold Coast Anchorage

Address

2353 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego
CA 92106, California

(949) 723-7781
(949) 673-1338


Facilities

Amenities and services include:

  • 35 slips 42′ to 120’+
  • Clean restroom and showers
  • Electrical and water hook-ups
  • Secure dock boxes with integrated lighting
  • Walking distance to numerous restaurants, chandleries, and boatyards

At BellPort, we believe that a marina should be about the boating lifestyle rather than about the slip space. We pride ourselves on providing boaters with comprehensive services and excellent amenities to make the finest guest experience available. We instill in our employees a passion to give BellPort marinas that distinguishing edge that defines a luxury boating experience.


Location

This exclusive yacht anchorage is conveniently located on Shelter Island in San Diego.

More information: www.bellportgroup.com


Coves Nest Marina

Address

8604 Okatibbee Dam Road
Collinsville
MS 39325, Mississippi

(601) 626-8080
(601) 626-0087


Facilities

  • Boat Parts & Services
  • Trailer Parts & Repairs
  • Boat Rental
  • Camping
  • Restaurant & Snack Bar
  • Marina Ship Store
  • Gas
  • Boat Storage
  • Boat Slip Rental
  • Special Guided Trips

Location

Cove’s Nest Marina is located between Meridian and Philadelphia, Mississippi. Coming from I-20, take the exit for Philadelphia and then travel north on Hwy. 19. When you come to Okatibbee Dam Road, turn right, and follow signs.

More information: www.covesnest-marina.com


Sunset Marina Key West

Sunset Marina Key West
Sunset Marina Key West (foto: www.sunsetmarinakw.com)

Address

5555 College Road
Key West
FL 33040, Florida

(305) 296-7101
(305) 296-0798


Facilities

  • 30′, 40′, 50′, 60′ slips for sale and lease
  • Easy Access to Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic Ocean
  • State-of-the-Art Concrete Floating Dock
  • Harbor protected by two Breakwaters
  • Electric, Water, Sewer, Telephone Connections
  • On-Site Laundry and Showers
  • Monitor Channel 16 
  • Full-service Marina Store
  • Generous Parking Available
  • Dry-Dock Storage and Forklift
  • On-Site Boat/Engine Repair Service
  • Starting at $180,00

Location

We are located at 5555 College Road, which is off Mile Marker 4 in Key West, Florida.

More information: www.sunsetmarinakw.com


West Cove Marina

Address

143 West Street
New Milford
CT 06776, Connecticut

860-354-6357


Location

143 West Street – New Milford, CT
Five Minutes from Northern Candlewood Lake
Easy to Reach
Parking for 300 Cars

More information: www.westcovemarina.com


Big Bear Marina

Big Bear Marina

Address

500 Paine Road – PO Box 1844
Big Bear Lake
CA 92315, California

(909) 866-3218
(909) 866-3846


Facilities

Big Bear Marina offers an extensive rental fleet. Our pontoon boats can accommodate up to 12 people, and feature quiet efficient 4 stroke outboard motors. We welcome pets. Our 14 foot aluminum fishing boats have 9.8 HP 4 stroke motors and provide for your basic fishing needs. We also have canoes and kayaks for those who prefer quiet solitude and a little exercise on the lake.


Big Bear Marina is home of the Cantrell Guide Service and KFlies Guide Service. These Professional Fishing Guides are ready to provide excellent fishing advice and services range from trolling, bait fishing, and fly fishing. Cantrell Guide Service is the only “guaranteed fish” service on the lake. KFlies Guide Service is the only Float Tube Fishing and Flyfishing Guide in Big Bear.


Location

Big Bear Marina is located on Paine Road, at the lake, one block north of the west entrance to the Village in Big Bear Lake.

More information: www.bigbearmarina.com


Lopez Islander Resort & Marina

Address

2864 Fisherman Bay Rd.
Lopez Island
PO Box 459, Washington

360-468-2233
360-468-3382


Facilities

Our 60 slip Marina has everything you need and it accommodates small boats to large yachts and offers electric power to every slip.

Boaters also have full access to our:

  • Fuel- gas, and diesel
  • A store on the dock
  • Laundromat
  • Showers
  • Swimming pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Free wireless, hi-speed, internet connection in our accommodating lobby
  • Private west facing deck
  • RV and camping sites

The view of the Lopez Islander marina on Fisherman Bay from the marina store. The store has boaters’ supplies for fishing, eating, maps, tackle, and fuel. The new solid dock rises and falls with the tides. Our well-lit marina delivers electricity directly to your slip.


Location

The Lopez Islander Bay Resort is located on serene Fisherman Bay on Lopez island’s west side. next to Fisherman Bay Road.

More information: www.lopezislander.com


Fort Washington Marina

Tampa beaches

13600 King Charles Terrace
Fort Washington
MD 20744, Maryland

301-292-7700
301-292-9577


Facilities

Slippage Information:

New 10 acre facility with 300 slips, fuel, ice, pool, laundry, pump-out, restaurant and service work, launching ramps.

Boatyard facilities:

  • 35 ton lift
  • bottom painting
  • general service work on the premises

Location

Fort Washington Marina is located on the Piscataway off the Potomac.

Rt. 95 to Indian Head Highway South to Ft Washington Road, right continue to Warburton Road, turn left and continue to marina entrance.

More information: www.coastal-properties.com


Canada Marinas – Our Recommendations


Kingfisher Lodge and Marina

Box 38
Bamfield
V0R 1B0, British Columbia

(250) 728-3228
(250) 728-3268


Facilities

  • Fuel service for your vehicle and boat, diesel fuel and oil; 
  • Fishing supplies and equipment, including bait, tackle, fishing gear, downriggers, survival suits, and camping equipment; 
  • Fishing licenses; 
  • Fishing and sightseeing guides and charters can be arranged for you (advance booking advised); 
  • Pop, snacks, and cigarette sales; 
  • Bagged lunches available on request; 
  • All units offer full housekeeping facilities; 
  • Accommodations for small and larger groups.

Private marinas – moorage for your fishing boat at a Hawkeye Marina is located near your accommodations. 
Moorage rates are $20.00 per day for boats up to 20′ and an additional $1.00 per foot thereafter.


Location

Bamfield Trails Hotel is located at the main intersection entering Bamfield and handles check-in for Hawkeye House, the Bay Lodge, Ostrom’s and Blacksmith.

More information: www.hawkeyemarinegroup.com


New Delta Marina

3500 Cessna Drive
Richmond
V7B 1C7, British Columbia

800-661-7762
604-273-7531


Facilities

  • Used boat brokerage
  • Internet access to listings
  • Members of B C Yacht Brokers’ Association
  • Open 7 days a week.
  • On-site lift facilities
  • Vancouver’s largest power charter fleet
  • Conveniently located at the Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
  • Airport shuttle available
  • Diesel-powered vessels, 30′ to 66′
  • Bareboat or skippered

Location

Delta Charters and Yacht Sales is conveniently located minutes from the Vancouver International Airport. If you are arriving by air, there is a Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel shuttle, available every 15 minutes to bring you to the hotel and marina.

If you are driving up from the United States we are only half an hour north of the border.

Follow I-5 which becomes Highway 99 at the Peace Arch border crossing. After going through the George Massey Tunnel take the Airport exit (EXIT 39). Make a left turn on Bridgeport and follow the airport signs. Take the left lane over the bridge and at the crest of the bridge watch for the Cessna Drive exit off to the right.

Stay in the Cessna Drive lane and it will bring you directly to the hotel.

More information: www.deltacharters.com


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