About Moss Landing Harbor District

"The mission of the Moss Landing Harbor District is to provide a functional, visitor-friendly harbor for commercial and recreational use."

Moss Landing Harbor is a Certified California Clean Marina

The Clean Marinas Program is an "ongoing endeavor, by a marina industry alliance, determined to provide environmentally clean facilities and protect the states' coastal and inland waters form pollution through compliance of best management practices."

This certification means that Moss Landing Harbor has met stringent qualifications to make a difference to our water environment by providing clean facilities to the boating community and protecting waterways from pollution.

History and Development of Moss Landing Harbor

Moss Landing Harbor has a rich history. The land, submerged lands and tidelands comprising the Moss Landing Harbor were originally acquired by the State of California upon its admission to the United States of America in 1850.

In 1866, a wealthy Texan and retired ship captain named Charles Moss brought his family from Texas to the California shore where they built their new homestead. Realizing the potential of this superb location, Captain Moss, along with Portuguese whaler Cato Vierra, constructed a 200-foot wharf to establish shipping facilities and a pier for commercial water traffic.
The locals thought enough of the captain to eventually call the place Moss Landing. Captain Moss later sold his holdings to the Pacific Coast Steamship Company.

Today, the core of Moss Landing's economic activities focuses around its importance as a fishing port, as well as a popular tourist destination. International research institutes, industrial trades, nature & whale-watching tours, sportfishing charters and kayaking rentals have also settled in Moss Landing Harbor.

Visitors enjoy wildlife viewing, walking trails, the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, beaches, fish markets, fresh fish for sale off boats and a community park w/BBQ pits. There are flower & fresh fruit stands, a bed & breakfast inn (another under construction), RV park, antique shops, convenience store, and post office all within walking distance of the Harbor. And for a quaint historic fishing harbor, there is no lack of excellent world renowned dining establishments.

Meet our Staff Executive/Administration Department (831) 633-5417 (831) 633-4537 (FAX) Responsibilities include: General governmental, legal, Harbor management and regulatory department. Public Records requests, Board member contact, Use Permit requests, media contact, Human Resources, advertising, projects, lease information, Board Room reservations, general administration. General Manager/Harbor Master: Linda G. McIntyre, Esq. Executive Assistant to the General Manager: Marie Della Maggiore Harbor Operations Department (831) 633-2461 (831) 633-1201 (FAX) Responsibilities include: berth assignments, berth inventories, waiting lists, temporary berthing, billing, collections, permit parking, live-aboard, security, safety, energy conservation, aids to navigation, daily inventories of vessels, enforcement of District's Ordinance Code and Harbors & Navigation Code, and providing information to the general public. Operations/Maintenance Manager: Tommy Razzeca Assistant Harbor Master: Annie Schnorf   Senior Operations Crew Member: Jim Salisbury Part Time/Seasonal Operations Crew Members: Robert Stewart, Randy Sanchez, Vince Zamora, Ross Nichols Harbor Maintenance (831) 633-2461 Responsibilities include: Maintaining and repairing utility systems including electrical wiring, plumbing, heating, ventilation; maintaining physical structures of buildings, docks, piers, equipment and marine floating equipment; maintaining grounds, roadways and parking lots; cleaning restrooms/showers; trash pickup and removal. Lead Maintenance Worker: Neal Norris Maintenance Worker: Ricky Rodriguez For additional information regarding Moss Landing Harbor operations, permits or fees, Call 831.633.2461 or contact us. We're happy to help!