It is posssible to put in a mooring in Mission Bay (San Diego) at Mariners
Cove-or was-check with the San Diego Harbor Police. Otherwise, Steve has
pretty much told you the facts!
Good luck!
Mike

Sez Steve:In most So. Calif ports, you not even allowed to free anchor for
more than a
day or so (if even that).

You have to understand, they want you to spend you money at those marinas.

Sorry I can't give you much more encouragement.

Steve (former So. CA boater)
s/v Good Intentions