Since its dedication on April 18, 1964, the Santa Cruz Harbor has been a cornerstone of the Santa Cruz community, offering a wide range of commercial and recreational marine-related activities for residents and visitors alike. Guided by the mission of the Santa Cruz Port Commission, the harbor has remained a vibrant and financially sustainable entity, providing a wide array of boating and marine related opportunities for the public.
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to browse the Port District’s archive (scroll down to the bottom of the page) and celebrate the collective efforts that have shaped the Santa Cruz Harbor into the valuable marine asset it is today. Here’s to 60 years!
“…And thus it goes. Our harbor is a living thing as vital as the air we breathe and as eternal as the tides and winds which are a part of us.”
~ Ed Larson – Aviator, Artist, Author, and Beloved Friend of the Harbor
Archive Collection
Historical Photograph Credit to Les Long.
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Website Accessibility Policy
Santa Cruz Port District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Santa Cruz Port District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Santa Cruz Port District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Santa Cruz Port District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.