San Diego (Shelter Island): clearing in by boat
Port of entry of United States.
Check with the authorities before you leave (last checked on 28 October 2026).
Services
Clearing out possible here
Good to know
CBP port of entry: report arrival immediately via the CBP ROAM app (video) or by phone; CBP may call you in to the office. Arrivals from Mexico (Pacific).
Offices to visit
In the usual order of the formalities. Addresses can change: ask the harbour office when you arrive.
CBP San Diego (port 2501) – Terminal 2 West
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
3835 N. Harbor Drive, Terminal 2 West, San Diego, CA 92101
Opening hours : Bureau lun-ven 9h-17h ; opérations 6h-22h tous les jours
Pleasure boat arrival reporting number; glass building 'International Arrivals' at end of Terminal 2.
Dana Landing – quai public (signalement CBP)
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
1800 Dana Landing Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Opening hours : 24 h/24, 7 j/7
Mission Bay, boats ≤ 50 ft clearing Ventura Bridge (42 ft); call CBP option 4 on arrival.
DirectionsShelter Island Harbor Police Dock (signalement CBP)
CustomsImmigrationBiosecurity
1401 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Opening hours : 24 h/24, 7 j/7
Reporting dock: call CBP via *82 on the phone at the top of the brow; >130 ft call Harbor Police 8 h ahead. Arrival may also be reported via the CBP ROAM app (confirm with the port).
Directions
Prepare your arrival with Hullteam
In the app, free: the map of every port of entry and its offices with their contacts, the crew list and the entry forms filled in for you, ready to print or send to an agent.
Create my free accountOther ports of entry in United States
Sources
- cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/cbp-reminds-holiday-pleasure-boaters-reporting-requirements
- cbp.gov/travel/pleasure-boats-private-flyers/pleasure-boat-overview/roam
This information is gathered from public sources and sailors’ experience. It does not replace the country’s authorities, whose word is final: check before you leave.