MARINAS · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Alamitos Bay Marina, Long Beach

Alamitos Bay Marina is covered by the published rules of Long Beach marinas (Alamitos Bay, Shoreline, Rainbow Harbor). Here is what they mean for a service provider working on a boat at Alamitos Bay Marina, and for the owner hiring one.

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At a glance

City
Long Beach, Los Angeles County
Region
Southern California
Listed as
Public

For service providers

  1. Business license: A current City of Long Beach business license is required for a vendor permit, registration card, parking pass or key.
  2. Marine Vendor Permit + Vendor Registration Card: No charge for the registration card; key deposit $50 per key.
  3. If you clean hulls: Do not clean a hull for 90 days after paint application.
Permit or registration

Marine Vendor Permit + Vendor Registration Card: No charge for the registration card; key deposit $50 per key

Staff: Each employee gets a card and must visit the Shoreline Marina office (450 E. Shoreline Dr.) to have a photo taken.

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Key deposit and eligibility come from the 2007 Vendor Work Permit and Parking Policy, which the City still links.

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Business license

A current City of Long Beach business license is required for a vendor permit, registration card, parking pass or key.

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Hull cleaning and paint work
  • Do not clean a hull for 90 days after paint application.
  • Use the least abrasive cleaning pads for the growth on the hull.
  • Use a drop cloth and boat bath during maintenance.
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On site
  • Only vendors who provide marine-related services are eligible.
  • No work on a vessel before 8 a.m. or after sunset (except emergency repairs to keep a boat afloat).
  • Vendor parking permits are valid 7 a.m.–6 p.m. only.
  • No vendor work on Grand Prix weekend, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends, or any Saturday or Sunday after 1 p.m.
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For boat owners

Living aboard

Allowed with a permit for anyone living aboard more than 12 days in a calendar month; the boat must be over 30 ft, and the marina manager sets how many permits each gangway gets. Fee amount not found.

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Pump-out

Shoreline Marina has two pump-outs on the Harbormaster's dock and one at the public dock (dock 10) near Parkers' Lighthouse. All are free and open 24 hours.

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Also check with the marina

Full rules and notes for Long Beach marinas (Alamitos Bay, Shoreline, Rainbow Harbor)

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Sources

  1. City of Long Beach, Marine Bureau. Vendors in Marina. Accessed November 11, 2026
  2. City of Long Beach, Marine Bureau. Vendor Work Permit and Parking Policy (November 26, 2007). Accessed November 11, 2026
  3. City of Long Beach, Marine Bureau. Long Beach Marina Environmental Policies (May 2006). Accessed November 11, 2026
  4. City of Long Beach. Marina Rules and Regulations (adopted by City Council 4/18/2017) (April 18, 2017). Accessed November 11, 2026
  5. City of Long Beach, Marine Bureau. Long Beach Shoreline Marina. Accessed November 11, 2026