Don is a man of great integrity with fair prices and demonstrates old fashioned wonderful concern…read morefor his customers.

After spending over $12K and getting my boat finished at Blaine Marine Service it was put in the…read morewater but only made it about a hundred yards into the marina before one of the engines quit. The owner of BMS was on the boat and as we drifted into the dock he said he had my phone number and would call me. He never called, although the service manager called three days later to see if I needed anything. When I hadn't heard from them by the following morning I called Don at North County Marine. Although he was overloaded with work he said he would get to me as soon as possible. He showed up an hour later, diagnosed the problem and ordered parts. He returned a few hours after the parts were delivered and finished the job. Then, although he was just working me in between other scheduled jobs he completed the maintenance that BMS had failed to do and then accompanied me on a sea trial to make sure everything was functioning properly. When he presented the invoice I was pleasantly surprised by the fair price. I am an old man with years of mechanical experience and can assure anyone that Don knows his business and will treat you fairly. My wife and I can't thank him enough as he has saved our summer.

Clean, safe, and convenient. I'm a fan and have enjoyed this marina for three years…read more I highly recommend. Our boat is safe here.

We had our boat here for a year, the restrooms and showers always clean the security is tight, and…read morewe've never had any problems was anything taken from the boat. The staff in office is very helpful and will answer any questions you have. They have the Marina here and Bellingham and also over in Blaine Washington. Moorage fees also have Electrical and is about $30 a month cheaper then Seattle

I recently had my boat hauled out and power washed at the Crescent Beach Marina for the first time…read moreat that location, and it was a very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly and professional, they keep the boat yard clean, and the service was very efficient and reasonably priced. The haul out was priced on a round-trip basis and included up to 3 full days in the boat yard which was very helpful. We were not rushed to get the hull repainted, the zinc anodes changed, and the boat's hull waxed. Everything went very smoothly!

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La Conner Marina is a great place for boaters and visitors…read more The marina features extensive covered moorage on 8 docks, two large guest docks, clean and comfortable restrooms, large laundry facility, two pumpout machines (one on each guest dock) and expensive outdoor/lawn/picnic space. Most of the slips feature finger piers on both sides of the boat, making this a very desirable location for covered moorage. As such, expect a long waitlist that could have you waiting for two or three years. Plenty of parking even when they host large events like the 4th of July celebration. Staff is friendly, courteous and very responsive to inquiries and issues. I haven't reviewed the RV park, as I haven't stayed there, but as a casual observer, the park is clean, reasonably lit without being too bright, close to the restrooms and laundry, and a short walk from town.

I'm updating my previous review of the La Conner Marina (see below) to now include having spent two…read morefun weekends at the adjacent RV Park. The first weekend was last summer, and the second one was this past weekend when we "glamped" there to once again meet up with friends who were docked at the marina for the weekend. The RV park is definitely no frills. The sites are close together, the trees are few and far between, and the sites don't include picnic tables or firepits. But they are all full-hookup, the park is well maintained and quiet, and you can't beat the sweet streets of downtown La Conner being just a quick walk (or even quicker drive) down the street. There's also a bathhouse with toilets and showers, all of which were immaculately clean. (You can get the door code from the campground host at RV Site #1.)

A perfect, quiet marina with great staff and plenty of amenities…read more Booking a slip is easy using the app. Arrival is simple. The marina is fairly well protected from weather, the fairways are generous and the staff helps you tie up. The docks are in good condition. Lighting is adequate at night (not too little, but more importantly, not too much!), power pedestals are in good condition. Water is from a reverse osmosis system, so you need to be careful with your usage. No boat washing, which is fine. The general store and cafe are awesome. Good food, essential supplies and good business hours. Restrooms are clean and spacious. Hand dryers but no paper towels, which is okay but not great. Laundry facility is clean with good equipment. Nearby food is very good but limited. There is a pizza place directly across from the marina - limited hours. The BBQ place up the street (10-minute walk) is fantastic and has a good selection of beer, a full bar and a huge outdoor seating area. Overall, the vibe is relaxed. There are some party floats for yacht club events.

Cute little gift shop and grocery store. The docks are in good shape and well-tended. Bathrooms…read morewere clean and recycling/ garbage disposal were included in the fees. Friendly staff and easy to enjoy dock picnic tables, we enjoyed our one night stay here. We'll be back in the future.

coal harbour marina is one of those places that quietly captures everything that makes vancouver…read morefeel special. set along the downtown waterfront, it offers sweeping views across the water to the north shore mountains, with yachts resting in the marina and seaplanes gliding in and out throughout the day. on a clear day, the scene feels almost cinematic, crisp, bright, and endlessly layered. what makes it stand out is the way natural beauty surrounds you in every direction. the mountains rise sharply in the distance, often still snow capped, while the ocean reflects shifting tones of blue and silver. there's a constant sense of movement without chaos, seaplanes taking off and landing, hullo ferries arriving from nanaimo, and the subtle contrast of the yellow sulphur pile across the inlet adding to that uniquely west coast blend of industry and nature. it's easy to get caught up in the views, the water, boats, and mountains, but the seawall here is a shared, fast moving space, and the cyclist path is clearly marked for a reason. bikes move quickly through this stretch, and stepping into their lane, even briefly, can disrupt the flow or create real safety risks. the signage is straightforward and frequent, so as long as you stay aware and keep to the pedestrian side, it remains a smooth, enjoyable place to walk without getting in the way of others. what really elevates coal harbour marina is how effortlessly it delivers what many would consider a million dollar view. it's the kind of setting people travel far to experience, ocean, forest, and mountains all in one frame, yet for those who see it often, it can start to feel familiar. that's the reminder this place offers: not to take it for granted. this level of natural beauty, clean air, and open space is rare, and it's worth pausing to appreciate it every time. coal harbour marina isn't flashy, but it doesn't need to be. it's a quiet, powerful example of west coast living at its best.

Had a nice walk in this area and nice to see the boats in the marina...good place to get some steps…read morein for workout. There is also bike rentals so make sure you stay off the bike path when walking around. Peaceful looking at the boats and out in the water... good picture spot on a nice sunny day. The buildings around the area have great views. Easy to get to and to walk around...

This is a fantastic charter company. Their attention to safe sailing is epic! I was totally…read morecomfortable sailing in new waters with their detailed no sail areas marked on the local charts. We had problems with our first boat and Lothar brought us a replacement early the next morning. A charter company can not fix problems unless those problems are reported by charter guests! I will sail with them again and you should too.

San Juan Sailing is THE top shelf boating experience in the Pac Northwest. The San Juan's on their…read moreown are fabulous with more than a dozen great marinas/destinations to choose from plus even more pristine natural anchorages. San Juan Sailing and Yachting makes the experience accessible and delightful. Get your cert to bareboat a power or sailboat (they offer combo classes/vacations) or hire an instructor skipper- you won't regret it. The folks at San Juan think of everything, and unlike the global charter conglomerates it's a decades old stand alone Bellingham WA professional boat chartering operation with the principals involved in the day to day guest experience operation-managing a super friendly and over the top customer service oriented staff. They all appear to really like their jobs! They also run these "flotillas" where a pro skipper takes a lead boat with some stateroom guests, plans a whole week or longer itinerary for 10 or so boats to cruise around to anchorages and marinas- in San Juan's plus many go further to Canada overnights. Great way to get introduced to sailing the local waters. You can focus on the navigating and sailing/boating and someone's already got the stops, attractions perfectly planned, plus you meet some great people with you on other boats when you dock up or moor/anchor together. You are likely to see orcas, porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals and otters. Of course bald eagles, herons and all manner of waterfowl. Get your WA shellfish license if you want to drop a pot (on the boats standard) and get some Dungeness crabs to steam up and feast on. I went on one flotilla with furthest stop Princess Luisa Sound two days north of Vancouver (May 2023) whole trip from and back to Bellingham was 10 days. We lucked out with fabulous weather so I'm almost hesitant to tell people about it because it was so incredibly stunning and enjoyable. Secret I probably should keep. All the boats are professionally maintained and the fleet is mostly new or near new and perfectly outfitted for the experience- highly recommend. Full disclosure I own one of the boats (but still a "customer" of the San Juan Sailing experience) basically just a "perfect for me" way to immerse into new sailing grounds (I'm formerly an east coast and Caribbean boater) My wife (who is the consummate fair weather sailor plus food/cocktail steward) and I love the luxe experience of taking our own boat out as "charter guests." No "boat clutter" like used to develop on my old boat. All the cleaning and linens, galley outfitting taken care of. Just show up with food and bev! Fair winds‍

This boatyard did the haul out for a purchase survey of our next boat recently…read more They were very communicative with legal papers and disclosures via Docusign prior. We're ready for us as scheduled with the slings, timely in how their professional staff came to the dock with PFDs to take over the lines and vessels to guide into the slings. No pushing on rails or stupid moves. The process went pretty quick considering the load and when it was blocked very quick and polite to ask about pressure washing and zincs. Of course I had them clean it as it was not bad but worthy. They gave that to the youngest and least experienced tech which is how pressure washing goes. I have better equipment for my business and they had little knowledge of the pressure washing gear. I could have maybe done a better job but I'm extremely picky and have forty years of experience with a pressure washer. It was certainly done standard to the marine industry. If it were a hull repaint and brokers, surveyor, and buyer were not there tapping their feet it would have been more thorough. The staff was kind, professional, and thorough and I would use them again if needed in this area. Not cheap but what is with a boat? I feel I got what I bargained for which is the most important thing as a consumer. Thanks Seaview North!

I had a mechanical issue with my propeller and had to be towed to Seaview Boatyard North. They've…read moreworked on my boat in the past and I trusted them. The dynamic duo of Anders and Lars found an identical replacement prop and had it shipped all the way from the Netherlands to Bellingham and had it installed all within a week. In my opinion they are the most progressional boat yard north of Seattle. They're not cheap, but definitely are fair and worth every penny.

Only game in town if you want to tie up to a dock while visiting the lovely village of Chemainus,…read moreBC THE ROSES: Very well maintained marina. The manager (Harmon) is very friendly and helpful. For that matter, everyone around here is very nice. Is there such a thing as an unpleasant Canadian? Do they take the few they may have and keep them in a zoo or a breeding program to prevent extinction? THE THORNS: Small facility fills up quickly. Reservations highly recommended. A bit expensive as transient moorage goes. Marina is right next to the ferry landing, so it can be a bit noisy in the evening. Fortunately, the last ferry leaves at 10pm. So this is an OK place to overnight as long as you're not an early to bed/late to rise type. If you're not assigned dock space on the outer pier, the approach to the inner slips can be tricky, with little space between the outer finger pier and the rock jetty. THE VERDICT: Friendly, well run marina outweighs the negatives. By all means check it out!

Clean, well-lit, and safe, this is a great marina…read more I took one star off because the bathrooms and showers were all being cleaned at the same time. Bummer! When I checked with the person cleaning the shower area, he told me it would be a five minute wait. Well worth it, I thought. Sadly, that was before he launched into a 10-minute conversation with a coworker. Turns out, he doesn't talk and work at the same time. I ran out of time and had to wait for the next marina for a shower. This was one, small annoyance in an otherwise great marina. We'll be back--I'll get the cleaning schedule so my timing is better next visit.

Outstanding marina! Super professional staff and beautiful harbor. Mobile pump out service via…read moreboat and friendly operators. We always come here when boating the San Juan Islands every summer. Not to mention all the crazy good restaurants and pubs in town.