U.S. Coast Guard stations and sector commands in California protect the state's navigable waterways, ports, and coastline through search and rescue operations, maritime law enforcement, and boating safety programs. Federal oversight is coordinated through the Coast Guard District responsible for the region.
Coast Guard locations are available in 34 cities across California. They are spread across 22 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration include San Diego, Los Angeles, Oakland, reflecting areas with significant maritime activity, major ports, or extensive waterway access.
Residents of California who operate recreational or commercial vessels should be familiar with the local Coast Guard sector's jurisdiction, contact information, and any state-specific boating regulations that apply to their waterways.
Alameda California Coast Guard
Bodega Bay California Coast Guard
Chula Vista California Coast Guard
Citrus Heights California Coast Guard
Colton California Coast Guard
Concord California Coast Guard
Crescent City California Coast Guard
Eureka California Coast Guard
Fair Oaks California Coast Guard
Fort Bragg California Coast Guard
Fresno California Coast Guard
Lakewood California Coast Guard
Lodi California Coast Guard
Long Beach California Coast Guard
Los Angeles California Coast Guard
Los Angeles California Coast Guard
San Pedro California Coast Guard
Marina Del Rey California Coast Guard
Mcclellan California Coast Guard
Mckinleyville California Coast Guard
Middletown California Coast Guard
Montebello California Coast Guard
Monterey California Coast Guard
Corona Del Mar California Coast Guard
Norwalk California Coast Guard
Novato California Coast Guard
Oakland California Coast Guard
Oakland California Coast Guard
Oxnard California Coast Guard
Petaluma California Coast Guard
Rio Vista California Coast Guard
San Diego California Coast Guard
San Diego California Coast Guard
San Diego California Coast Guard
San Diego California Coast Guard
San Francisco California Coast Guard
San Jose California Coast Guard
San Jose California Coast Guard
Santa Barbara California Coast Guard
Tahoe City California Coast Guard
Vallejo California Coast Guard
Residents and boaters in California should keep the local Coast Guard Sector's non-emergency contact number on hand, ensure their vessels carry all required safety equipment, and register boats as required under state and federal law. For emergencies on the water, contact the Coast Guard immediately on VHF Channel 16.
Browse Coast Guard by county across California to find the nearest location.