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Port of Point Conception

USPP5🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Point Conception

Also known as: Cojo Anchorage, Coxo Anchorage, El Coxo, Ensenada de la Purisima Concepcion, Puerto de Todos Santos

This harbor is located at the southwestern tip of Santa Barbara County, California, marking the meeting point of the Santa Barbara Channel and the Pacific Ocean. It serves as a significant navigational landmark and a natural division between Southern and Central California.

Background
Point Conception is a headland along the Gaviota Coast in southwestern Santa Barbara County, California, United States. It is the point where the Santa Barbara Channel meets the Pacific Ocean, and as the corner between the mostly north-south trending portion of coast to the north and the east-west trending part of the coast near Santa Barbara, it makes a natural division between Southern and Central California, and is commonly used as such in regional weather forecasts. Point Conception Light is at its tip and the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve covers some of the surrounding land.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
US-CA
Latitude
34.4500°
Longitude
-120.4667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPP5
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5338367 →
Wikidata
Q3307973 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Point Conception?+
The approach to Point Conception is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point Conception Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Point Arguello (11.8 NM NW), Santa Barbara (37 NM E), San Luis Obispo (45.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Point Conception?+
The Port of Point Conception is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Point Conception?+
You can track vessels near Point Conception (USPP5) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USPP5 on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Point Conception?+
The Port of Point Conception operates in the UTC-8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.