Membership-based boating without the headaches of ownership is the premise behind Freedom Boat Club Mission Bay, a boat club, dealer, and training operation located at 2620A Ingraham St, 92109. The San Diego franchise is operated by Golden State Boats Inc. under president Daniel Hasbrouck and secretary Jennifer Hasbrouck, and has been BBB-accredited with an A+ rating since February 2019, with the business itself incorporated in January 2014. Members pay a one-time entry fee plus monthly dues — structured like a country club — and receive unlimited access to a fleet that includes offshore fishing boats, double-decker slide pontoons, electric Duffy boats, and the new 2026 Regal OBX models currently being added to the lineup. After a full day on the water, members often head to SD TapRoom to swap fishing stories over local craft beer before driving home. Freedom Boat Club's corporate parent, founded in 1986, is the world's oldest and largest recreational boat club with more than 400 locations worldwide and a fleet exceeding 5,000 vessels, giving San Diego members reciprocal access when traveling. The Mission Bay location at Dana Landing Marina sits adjacent to a launch ramp, fuel dock, deli, and tackle shop, with quick access to the Mission Bay jetty and the open Pacific for diving, fishing, and whale watching. New members complete a four-hour on-water training course before their first solo reservation, and staff members Jessi, Jeremiah, Trevor, and Estefan are frequently recognized in reviews for helping with docking, gear, and last-minute adjustments. The club allows up to four rolling reservations at a time, bookable up to six months in advance, and the reservation dashboard is entirely online. Boaters returning from a sunset cruise can find a lively sports bar atmosphere at Sandbar Sports Grill, a Pacific Beach staple steps from the sand. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM and weekends 7 AM to 5 PM.