The San Mateo County Harbor District is a publicly governed maritime authority that oversees two working waterfronts: Pillar Point Harbor in Half Moon Bay, a major commercial and sport fishing hub with 369 berths, and Oyster Point Marina in South San Francisco, a recreational marina with 455 berths offering ferry service and marine education programs. Governed by a five-member elected Board of Harbor Commissioners, the District is responsible for the fiscally and environmentally sound management of its maritime facilities, emergency response, and public waterfront access.
504 Avenue Alhambra, 2 nd Floor, Conference Room, El Granada, California 94018
3rd Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Locunity is a independent informational service and is not an official government page for this commission.We use AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review to publish information.
Resolution 2605Board of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Board Adopts $600,000 Election Resolution for Two Commissioner Seats in November
The board unanimously adopted Resolution 2605 to consolidate the November 2026 election for District 1/2 and District 3 commissioner seats with the county general election.
Why it matters: Two of the board's five seats are up for election, and the $600,000 cost represents a significant expenditure for the small special district.
San Mateo County Harbor District
CARBBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Board Reviews 18 Bills on Electric Vehicles, Flare Disposal, and Invasive Mussels
GM Pruett briefed the board on legislation including CARB electric fleet mandates, flare disposal requirements, golden mussel regulations, and whale tracking programs.
Why it matters: The CARB clean fleet rule could force the district to electrify emergency tow vehicles, while San Mateo County's lack of a flare disposal program leaves boaters with hazardous waste and no legal disposal option.
San Mateo County Harbor District
Ocean Protection CouncilBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
District Recovers $2M in Surfer's Beach Grants as Finance Director Departs
The finance team secured over $2 million in Ocean Protection Council reimbursements for the Surfer's Beach restoration project as the admin director prepares to leave in 12 days.
Why it matters: Recovering the full $2M+ closes out a major capital project and validates the district's grant management capacity ahead of future federal applications.
San Mateo County Harbor District
PelagicBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Pelagic Owes $161,500 in Back Rent; Vacated Premises Found Filthy and Rat-Infested
The former tenant Pelagic vacated parcels 1-3 leaving filthy conditions requiring professional cleanup, while owing approximately $161,500 in back rent.
Why it matters: Pelagic's delinquency and the costly cleanup delay re-leasing of prime harbor commercial space, directly impacting district enterprise revenues that are already running significantly below budget.
San Mateo County Harbor District
CMANCBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Army Corps Eyes North Shore Erosion Repair as District Preps Stronger PIDP Grant Bid
Commissioners reported that the Army Corps of Engineers is interested in repairing north shore erosion at Pillar Point, while the district's PIDP grant application for Johnson Pier expansion nearly won in 2025.
Why it matters: Federal interest in the harbor could unlock Army Corps funding for beach erosion repair, and a refined 2026 PIDP application has a strong chance of winning pier expansion funds.
San Mateo County Harbor District
Hounds In The HarborBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Hounds in the Harbor Draws 200 Visitors, Raises $10,000 for El Granada Schools
The dog-themed community event at Pillar Point drew over 200 attendees, raised more than $10,000, and sparked interest in regular live music at the harbor.
Why it matters: The event's success demonstrates harbor venues' potential for community programming and tenant revenue, with commissioners now exploring regular summer concerts modeled on Redwood City's Rock the Dock series.
San Mateo County Harbor District
Salmon SeasonBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Recreational Salmon Season Disappoints While Commercial Boats Catch 12x More Fish
Charter boats are leaving Pillar Point as recreational salmon catches lag far behind commercial hauls, with regulatory timing blamed for missing local fish runs.
Why it matters: The recreational-commercial catch disparity and seasonal closures directly reduce harbor revenues from visiting boats and frustrate the district's effort to grow its charter fishing economy.
San Mateo County Harbor District
Pillar Point RV ParkBoard of Commissioners23d agoMay 20, 2026
Resident Demands Harbor District End RV Park Lease to Restore Public Parking
A public commenter criticized the board for not holding the RV park owner accountable on permit conditions and urged nonrenewal of the lease to restore public beach parking.
Why it matters: The dispute centers on whether a private RV park should continue occupying public trust land at Surfer's Beach, where growing demand from cyclists and beachgoers is intensifying parking conflicts.
San Mateo County Harbor District
Published Reports
Track this commission to get the latest reports in your inbox
