Kona Kai Marina

Kona Kai Marina stands as San Diego’s premier boating destination, uniquely positioned as the closest marina to the open ocean in San Diego Bay. Located on Shelter Island, this exceptional marina accommodates vessels from 30 feet to 250-foot mega yachts across 518 deep-water slips, with no bridges between the marina and Pacific Ocean for seamless navigation.

Boaters enjoy exclusive access to the newly integrated Kona Kai San Diego Resort amenities, including Vessel Restaurant + Bar, featuring Executive Chef Roy Hendrickson’s New American coastal cuisine with a 360° bar and stunning marina views. The waterfront pools, private beach, and luxury cabanas available from 11:00 AM to sunset create an unparalleled relaxation experience. Marina amenities include controlled dock gates, 70-foot Dock n’ Dine facilities, dockside dining, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, TV access, and nearby fuel dock. The resort’s private beach and poolside cabanas offer spectacular sunset viewing, typically optimal between 6:00-7:30 PM, making Kona Kai Marina truly “San Diego’s most desired boater’s getaway.”