Cell phone reception off coast of California?

[Bumberg]

I'm looking to sail from San Francisco to San Diego in a couple weeks and was wondering how the cell phone reception is off the cost? If there is reception, how far off the coast were you?

Thanks!

[St. Elsewhere]

When you get replies, keep in mind that the range and coverage will vary for 2G 3G and 4G systems, and also varies for the different service providers.

[rcmpegasus]

Did that trip in August. Got voice at about 15-17 nm and 3G data at about 10nm. Did not see much 4G except in harbors. Had both Verizon and AT&T, not much difference.

[scotty c-m]

Between SF and Santa Cruz there are several spots of poor reception, just a few miles out. Sail a few miles and it comes back again. Poor reception between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, and Pigeon Pt to Davenport.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by Bumberg

I'm looking to sail from San Francisco to San Diego in a couple weeks and was wondering how the cell phone reception is off the cost? If there is reception, how far off the coast were you?

Thanks!

I just did the trip and am now in Chula Vista. I have Verizon and as long as i was within 4 miles had coverage 80% of the time. My Crew member had 4G ATT and was shopping all the way down...