CRC Marinas

What CRC Marinas does

CRC Marinas is a privately held marina operator and a subsidiary of The Irvine Company LLC, running four premium marina facilities in Newport Harbor, Newport Beach, California: Bayside, Balboa, Bayshore, and Villa Cove. The company leases boat slips and end-ties ranging from 20 feet to 120 feet to individual boat owners in Southern California, with the portfolio positioned at distinct micro-locations within the harbor (harbor entrance, main channel, near Balboa Island, and adjacent to PCH). Physical infrastructure includes multi-tier electrical service (30/50/100 amp), heated restroom/shower facilities, complimentary parking, and 24-hour gated security with after-hours patrol.

The business model is recurring subscription-based slip rentals priced by vessel length and location, with rates not publicly disclosed and leases facilitated through the company website (Available Slips page), the "Dock With Us" inquiry form, an integrated tenant portal (greatslips.mriresidentconnect.com), and the central Newport Beach office. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer targeting mid-market individual boat owners; there are no named enterprise tenants or partnership channels disclosed. A curated network of marina service providers, full-time on-site staff, and 24/7 call-in service complement the leasing operation.

CRC's competitive position rests on real estate scarcity within Newport Harbor rather than technology differentiation: the four locations form a fixed-supply footprint that competitors cannot easily replicate, supported by long-tenure tenants and a service-quality reputation per public testimonials. The company is not venture-backed, has no public financial disclosure, and shows no recent expansion, M&A, or restructuring activity beyond ongoing operations and brand unification under "CRC Marinas / Newport Beach Marinas."

Name

CRC Marinas

Legal name

The Irvine Company LLC

Website

https://greatslips.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CRC Marinas, a subsidiary of The Irvine Company LLC, operates four premium Newport Harbor marinas (Bayside, Balboa, Bayshore, Villa Cove) leasing 20'–120' boat slips and end-ties on recurring subscriptions to individual Southern California boat owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Marina slip rental
• Boat berthing services
• Newport Beach marinas
• Yacht slip leasing
• Recreational boating facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marina Slip Rental: CRC Marinas generates revenue through recurring rental of boat slips ranging from 20 feet to 120 feet at four premium Newport Harbor locations: Bayside, Balboa, Bayshore, and Villa Cove.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CRC Marinas rents boat slips and end-ties at four Newport Harbor marina locations (Bayside, Balboa, Bayshore, and Villa Cove) in Newport Beach, California, accommodating vessels from 20 to 120 feet. The offering includes multi-tier electrical power service, 24-hour gated security with patrol, heated restrooms and showers, complimentary parking, and full-time on-site marina staff for individual private boat owners.

Product overview

CRC Marinas operates a portfolio of four marina facilities in Newport Beach, California: BAYSIDE, BALBOA, BAYSHORE, and VILLA COVE. The company offers a unified marina management platform providing boat slips and end-ties ranging from 20' to 120', electrical power service (30, 50, and 100 amp), complimentary parking, heated restroom and shower facilities, 24-hour gated security with patrol service, and experienced on-site marina staff. Each marina location offers distinct positioning—Bayside at the harbor entrance, Balboa near restaurants and shopping, Bayshore in the main channel with prestige views, and Villa Cove across from Balboa Island—while sharing centralized services and facilities managed under the CRC brand owned by The Irvine Company LLC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAYSIDE Marina Marina located at the closest point to the Newport Harbor entrance, offering boat slips and end-ties from 20' to 120' with 30/50/100 amp electrical power service and full marina amenities for private boat owners.
• BALBOA Marina Marina with easy access to Pacific Coast Highway and proximity to premier restaurants and shopping, featuring full-service marina amenities with slip sizes from 20' to 120' for private boat owners.
• BAYSHORE Marina Prestige marina location with picturesque views and easy docking in Newport Harbor's main channel, offering slips from 20' to 120' with complete amenity access for private boat owners.
• VILLA COVE Marina Prime marina location nestled across from Balboa Island, providing boat slips and end-ties from 20' to 120' with heated restroom and shower facilities for private boat owners.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• IGY Marinas: Operator of premium yacht marinas and yacht clubs in iconic coastal and island locations globally. Comparable to CRC Marinas in serving premium yacht owners and providing high-end marina amenities including multi-tier electrical service and concierge-level support.
• Bahia Mar Marina: Iconic premium marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with deep-water slips for large yachts. Comparable to CRC Marinas in targeting premium yacht owners with full-service amenities and waterfront luxury positioning.
• Suntex Marina Group: One of the largest independent marina operators in the US with a portfolio of 100+ recreational marinas. Directly comparable to CRC Marinas in operating premium boat slip facilities and providing recurring slip rental services to recreational boat owners nationwide.
• Westrec Marinas: Previously independent marina operator now part of Suntex Marina Group. Historically comparable to CRC Marinas as a multi-location premium marina operator serving Southern California coastal markets with similar amenity offerings.
• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest marina operator in the US with 130+ marinas and the largest total slip count. Directly comparable to CRC Marinas as a multi-location premium marina operator with subscription-based slip rentals serving boat owners across multiple geographies.
• Port32 Marinas: Premium marina operator founded in 2020 with a portfolio of high-end marinas. Similar to CRC Marinas in focusing on premium locations with full-service amenities and accommodating larger vessels including yachts.

Broad incumbents

• MarineMax: Largest recreational boat dealer in the US with a national network of dealerships and marinas. Overlaps with CRC Marinas in serving premium boat owners across both vessel sales and marina operations, but with a broader portfolio focus.
• West Marine: Major marine retailer offering boating products, parts, and accessories with a national store footprint. Serves the same recreational boating customer base as CRC Marinas but competes indirectly through retail rather than slip rental operations.
• BoatU.S. Nationwide boating services organization offering membership-based towing, insurance, and marine assistance. Operates in the broader recreational boating ecosystem serving the same target market as CRC Marinas, though not a direct marina operator.

Others

• Brunswick Corporation: Diversified marine conglomerate owning Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, and other marine brands. Operates broadly in the marine ecosystem serving boat owners similar to CRC's tenants through manufacturing, dealerships, and boat club services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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