Coast Guard Cracks Down on San Diego Bayfair Boat Party Zone
Published Date: 9/10/2025
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Summary
From September 12-14, 2025, the Coast Guard will set special rules on Mission Bay during the San Diego Bayfair to keep everyone safe. Boats can’t block, anchor, or hang out in certain areas unless they get special permission. This means boaters and visitors should plan ahead to avoid any surprises or fines.
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Temporary Mission Bay boating ban
You cannot anchor, block, loiter, or otherwise impede in designated areas of Mission Bay, California, from September 12, 2025, through September 14, 2025, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their designated representative. The Coast Guard will enforce this special local regulation during those dates, so boaters and visitors should plan to avoid the regulated area.
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