2026 parking permits will be available for pick up on Friday, January 2, 2026. To maintain up-to-date files and ensure the security of the harbor and our licensees, all licensees must pick up the 2026 parking permits in person at the harbor office. Only the licensee of record may pick up the parking permits. Please bring personal photo identification and a completed copy of the contact information form that has been mailed to the licensee's address on file (or found here). The harbor office is open daily, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Proof of current vessel insurance and current vessel registration or documentation is required to be on file with the harbor office to pick up your 2026 parking permits (rack storage is not subject to the insurance or registration requirement).

The Santa Cruz Port District will issue 2026 parking permits as follows:

Regular Slip Licensees / Inside-Ties
Regular slip licensees will receive two (2) parking permits at no cost.

Vessel Partnerships
Vessels held in approved partnerships will receive three (3) parking permits at no cost.

Rack Storage and Dory Ties
Rack storage and dory ties will receive one (1) parking permit at no cost.

Yacht Club Dry Storage
Yacht Club Dry Storage licensees will receive two (2) parking permits at no cost.

Each licensee may purchase one additional parking permit decal for $50 and a second additional decal for $100. Requests for three or more additional decals are subject to Harbormaster approval.

The Port District will once again distribute parking permit hangtags in 2026. Only one hangtag will be issued per customer account. Lost or stolen hangtags will not be replaced. No exceptions.

For more information please review the Port District's Parking Permit Policy.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT WILL BEGIN FEBRUARY 15, 2026.