Santa Cruz Harbor

07/29/2026

Coffee With A Cop is tomorrow, July 30th, at Java Junction, 519 Seabright Ave, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.! We hope to see you there!

What is Coffee with a Cop?
Coffee with a Cop is a community policing event where residents meet local law enforcement officers who cover traffic, property, and investigations in an informal setting to have conversations over coffee.

07/06/2026

ATTENTION BOATERS: Launch Ramp Closure July 7 & 8, 2026

The Santa Cruz Harbor Launch Ramp will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for dredge haulout operations.

The closure is expected to continue through Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important maintenance project is completed.

06/22/2026

🚧 Dredge Haulout Project to Begin July 2026 🚧

The Santa Cruz Harbor launch ramp is anticipated to be closed on July 7 & 8, 2026, to accommodate the Port District’s Dredge Haulout Project.

The District’s dredge will be removed from the water for inspection, maintenance, and repairs necessary to support ongoing dredging operations within the harbor and the federal navigation channel.

Read the full notice here ~ https://www.santacruzharbor.org/dredge-haulout-project-to-begin-july-2026

📸 Launch of the Twin Lakes dredge at the Santa Cruz Hatbor Launch ramp on June 29, 2016

06/19/2026

Don’t forget to take a FUN ride on the FREE inner-harbor water taxi this summer!

Link in bio ⚓️🌊☀️🦦

06/12/2026

⚠️ BEACH HAZARDS WARNING ⚠️

Over the past few weeks, law enforcement and fire crews have responded to an increased number of water rescues. With warm weather expected this weekend, beaches across Santa Cruz County are expected to be crowded. Please keep safety a top priority:

•Never turn your back on the ocean.
•Watch for sneaker waves and changing surf conditions. These powerful waves can surge much higher and farther up the beach than expected.
•Know how to recognize and respond to rip currents.
•Keep children within arm’s reach near the water.
•Swim near staffed lifeguard towers whenever possible.
•Stay off rocks, jetties, and driftwood near the surf zone.

Elevated temperatures and a long-period southerly swell are creating dangerous ocean conditions. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through 9:00 p.m. June 11, with hazardous surf expected through the weekend.
Stay alert, stay informed, and help keep our beaches safe.

05/12/2026

Come experience a unique pop-up event at the Santa Cruz Harbor on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

In collaboration with the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, the Santa Cruz Port District will host a free outdoor exhibit featuring historic photographs from the Santa Cruz Harbor archive. The exhibit will showcase images from the harbor’s early years, including construction and dedication-day celebrations.

Whether you have memories of the harbor being constructed or are visiting for the first time, this event is an opportunity to enjoy the area, view historic photographs, and support harbor businesses during the ongoing Murray Street Bridge construction activities.

Harbor Beach Plaza (2222 East Cliff Drive)
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10 AM – 12 PM
Free and open to the public

https://www.santacruzharbor.org/santa-cruz-harbor-pop-up-exhibit-may-16-2026-10-am-12-pm

05/05/2026

Just in time for summer, the newly painted Walton Lighthouse is ready for its close-up 📸🤩

05/01/2026

After three difficult years without a commercial season, salmon is back in Monterey Bay.

This long-awaited reopening marks a major step toward restoring salmon as a cornerstone of our coastal economy. King salmon is one of the most valuable and nutritious fisheries we have - supporting fishermen, processors, harbor infrastructure, and local businesses across the region.

Its return signals resilience, recovery, and real momentum for our working waterfronts.

Wishing the local fleet a safe and successful season - and celebrating the chance to rebuild livelihoods, honor a vital tradition, and once again bring locally caught, sustainably harvested salmon to our tables.

Look for fresh, local king salmon at a market near you!

04/30/2026

👏The 2025-26 dredging season concluded on April 29, 2026. Kudos to the dredge crew for a successful dredging season!

🌊Prior to transiting the entrance, mariners are still advised to check tide and weather conditions, view the entrance sounding online, and know what your vessel draws.

⚓️Entrance soundings will be updated periodically during the offseason and posted on the District’s website:

https://www.santacruzharbor.org/entrance-sounding

04/19/2026