Crescent City Harbor District

What Crescent City Harbor District does

Crescent City Harbor District is a California Special District government entity that provides public harbor, marina, and recreational services in Del Norte County, on California's northern Pacific coast. It was formed on June 10, 1931 under Chapter 704 of California statutes and is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners whose elections are consolidated with Del Norte County elections. The district's mandate is to deliver sustainable marine commercial, economic, educational, and recreational opportunities at its 101 Citizens Dock Road headquarters.

The district's service portfolio is anchored on physical harbor infrastructure rather than software. Core offerings include two RV parks — Bayside RV Park and Redwood Harbor Village RV Park — accepting online reservations for stays of 28 days or less through a dedicated reservation portal (ccharbor-reservations.com); moorage reservations and marina services for recreational and commercial boaters, supported by marina maps and a published services and fees schedule; general parking passes (including $10 seasonal Independence Day parking); and various permits and fees under its Ordinance Code. A live sunset camera is offered as a digital engagement touchpoint. The underlying technology stack is minimal: the district operates its public website and document repository via the Streamline platform (a vendor product targeted at Special Districts) and does not disclose any proprietary systems, APIs, or AI capabilities.

The district generates revenue from moorage and marina service fees, RV park overnight stays, parking passes, and assorted permit fees published in its Services and Fees schedule. Pricing details beyond a $10 Independence Day parking pass are not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer and walk-in at the harbor site, supplemented by self-serve online reservations. The district maintains ongoing financial reform initiatives covering transparency, stewardship, reporting, and accountability, with its most recent independent financial audit completed February 5, 2025. Customer segments are broad and horizontally distributed — boaters, RV travelers, and general public visitors — with no enterprise or B2B concentration.

Name

Crescent City Harbor District

Legal name

Crescent City Harbor District

Website

https://ccharbor.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crescent City Harbor District is a California Special District government entity, founded in 1931, that operates public harbor, marina, and recreational facilities in Del Norte County for boaters, RV travelers, and general visitors. Its core offerings include two RV parks, moorage reservations, parking, and permits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Harbor and Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Harbor district services
• Marina moorage facilities
• Rv park accommodations
• Public marina services
• Coastal harbor operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Crescent City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Moorage and Marina Services: Fees collected from boaters for vessel moorage, dock access, and related marina services.
2. RV Park Reservations: Revenue from Bayside RV Park and Redwood Harbor Village RV Park accepting reservations up to 28 days through online portal. Fees are charged per night/stay.
3. Parking Services: Revenue from parking passes and areas, including special event parking such as July 4th holiday parking.
4. Permits and Fees: Various service fees as outlined in the district's Services and Fees schedule and Ordinance Code.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Crescent City Harbor District operates and maintains public harbor facilities in Del Norte County, California, including two RV parks (Bayside RV Park and Redwood Harbor Village) accepting reservations up to 28 days, marina moorage and dock services for recreational and commercial boaters, public parking areas including special event passes, and a live sunset webcam of the Pacific coast. The district is a California Special District government entity established in 1931, providing harbor, recreational, and community infrastructure to residents and visitors.

Product overview

Crescent City Harbor District is a California special district government entity providing public harbor services. Its service portfolio consists of physical infrastructure and facilities rather than a unified software platform. The main offerings include: two RV parks (Bayside RV Park and Redwood Harbor Village RV Park) with online reservation capabilities, moorage services for boats with reservation and mapping features, and a live sunset camera web service. These operate as standalone services under the district's unified administrative structure rather than an integrated platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RV Parks RV park facilities including Bayside RV Park and Redwood Harbor Village RV Park, providing short-term camping accommodations (28 days or less) for RV travelers visiting Del Norte County, California. Reservations are processed through an online portal at ccharbor-reservations.com.
• Moorage Reservations Boat moorage facilities and reservation system for harbor users, including marina maps and berth availability. Designed for recreational and commercial boaters seeking dock access and moorage at Crescent City Harbor.
• Live Sunset Cam Live webcam streaming sunset views from Crescent City Harbor, providing real-time video feeds of the Pacific coast and harbor activity. The service enables remote visitor engagement with the harbor experience.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tatcha LLCminorOthers · 7 February 2023On February 7, 2023, CCHD received a donation of used office furnishings (desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets) from Tatcha LLC, a skincare and beauty products company. The fair market value of the donation was approximately $28,000. Tatcha was motivated to make the donation as an expression of support for the District's mission of public service and stewardship of a treasured Harbor, to be maintained for public recreation and enjoyment. Tatcha does not have any regulatory decision, business dealing, or other matter pending before the district.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Suntex Marinas: Large commercial marina operator owning and operating a portfolio of U.S. marinas. Compares to Crescent City on the marina and moorage business model, but at significantly greater scale and as a private-sector incumbent.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. operator of recreational marinas with a national portfolio. Same core business of recreational vessel moorage and marina services, but operating as a private enterprise across many geographies.
• IGY Marinas: International marina operator with U.S. coastal locations providing premium moorage, vessel services, and waterfront amenities. Comparable marina business model at the premium end of the recreational boating market.
• Kampgrounds of America (KOA): Largest U.S. franchise system of campgrounds and RV parks. Comparable to Crescent City's Bayside RV Park and Redwood Harbor Village on the RV/camping service line, though at vastly greater scale and as a private franchise network.
• Port of San Diego: Large California port authority managing cruise terminals, marinas, and waterfront recreation. Overlaps with Crescent City on public-entity port governance and waterfront recreation/marina services, but at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Santa Cruz Port District: California port district operating a recreational small-craft harbor with moorage, dry storage, and public-serving amenities. Directly comparable to Crescent City Harbor District as another publicly governed California harbor providing boater and visitor services.
• San Mateo County Harbor District: California harbor district operating Pillar Point Harbor and Oyster Point Marina with moorage, visitor services, and recreation. Directly comparable public-entity harbor operator on the California coast.
• Moss Landing Harbor District: Small California harbor district operating a working fishing harbor alongside recreational moorage and visitor amenities. Similar small-scale public harbor operator on the California coast.
• Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District: Neighboring Northern California Special District managing Humboldt Bay harbor facilities including marinas, recreation, and waterfront infrastructure. Closest geographic peer with a similar small-scale public port authority structure.
• Ventura Port District: California port district managing Ventura Harbor with marina, RV-friendly adjacent facilities, and public recreation. Comparable publicly governed harbor with mixed recreational and visitor focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ccharbor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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