Built in 1956 on the northwest end of Shelter Island in Point Loma, Shelter Cove Marina operates 161 wet slips ranging from 28 to 190 feet along America's Cup Harbor's first entry point from San Diego Bay. Long-term slip tenants coordinate coverage through carriers like Novamar Yacht Insurance before berthing, and the marina office processes applications with a one-time credit card authorization for monthly billing on 28-foot through 190-foot vessels. Dock boxes, laundry, heads, showers, dock carts, a fitness facility, a tenant recreation room, and a BBQ area support both live-aboard residents and transient slip holders, with wireless internet and electrical hookups at each berth. The northwest-end position keeps the marina one of the quickest runs from the bay to Pacific Ocean access, with shelter from prevailing wind and channel drafts up to 9 feet along the main approach. The sheltered basin flattens wind chop enough for beginner paddlers, putting slip tenants' visiting families within a short walk of Action Sport Rentals's kayak and paddleboard fleet across the harbor. Long-term live-aboard arrangements accommodate a third occupant with tiered utility add-ons, and the 190-foot maximum slip length handles superyacht tenants typically hosted for the annual Shelter Island YachtFest each September.