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Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches in California

45 of the 440 marinas we track in California have boat launch ramp. Full listings for every city are on the California page.

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440marinas statewide

This directory filters marinas and waterfront locations that feature on-site boat launches and ramps for trailered vessels. Listings include multi-lane concrete ramps, deep-water drop-ins, and gravel launches suitable for smaller motorboats or kayaks. Reviewing ramp conditions, trailer parking space, and facility fees before arrival helps prevent delays at the water.

Chula Vista 5

  1. Chula Vista Boat Launching Ramp

    980 Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    Boat ramp
  2. Chula Vista Marina

    550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    Mon 8:30am-4:30am, Tue 8:30am-4:30am, Wed 8:30am-4:30am, Thu 8:30am-4:30am, Fri 8:30am-4:30am, Sat 8:30am-4:30am, Sun 8:

    Transient slipsBoat ramp
  3. Safe Harbor Bayfront

    550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    Mon 8:30am-4:30am, Tue 8:30am-4:30am, Wed 8:30am-4:30am, Thu 8:30am-4:30am, Fri 8:30am-4:30am, Sat 8:30am-4:30am, Sun 8:

    Transient slipsBoat ramp
  4. Safe Harbor South Bay

    640 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910

    Mon 8am-4:30am, Tue 8am-4:30am, Wed 8am-4:30am, Thu 8am-4:30am, Fri 8am-4:30am, Sat 8am-4:30am, Sun 8am-4:30am

    Transient slipsBoat ramp
  5. The LCT Bayside Pavilion

    640 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910-4057

    Mon 8am-4:30am, Tue 8am-4:30am, Wed 8am-4:30am, Thu 8am-4:30am, Fri 8am-4:30am, Sat 8am-4:30am, Sun 8am-4:30am

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Oxnard 3

  1. Channel Island Harbor Marina

    3850 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035

    Transient slipsBoat ramp
  2. Channel Islands Harbor

    3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035-4136

    Transient slipsBoat ramp
  3. Channel Islands Harbor

    3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard, CA 93035

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Stockton 2

  1. RiverPoint Landing Marina-Resort

    4950 Buckley Cove Wy, Stockton, CA 95219

    Boat ramp
  2. Whiskey Slough Marina and Indoor Boat Storage

    3401 S Whiskey Slough Rd, Stockton, CA 95206

    Boat ramp

Antioch 1

  1. Blue Sky Marina

    415 Fleming Ln, Antioch, CA 94509

    Mon-Sun 8am-7pm

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Bay Point 1

  1. McAvoy Yacht Harbor

    1001 Mc Avoy Rd, Bay Point, CA 94565

    Mon 10am-4pm, Tue 10am-4pm, Wed 10am-4pm, Thu 10am-4pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm

    Boat ramp

Berkeley 1

  1. Berkeley Marina

    201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710-1618

    Mon-Sat 8am-4pm

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Bethel Island 1

  1. Bethel Harbor

    3405 Harbor Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511

    Mon-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri-Sun 8am-5pm

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Big Bear Lake 1

  1. Big Bear Marina

    500 Paine Ct, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

    Boat ramp

Brentwood 1

  1. Orwood Resort Inc

    4451 Orwood Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513-5240

    Boat ramp

Byron 1

  1. Rivers End Marina & Storage

    6020 Lindemann Rd, Byron, CA 94505

    Sun 6:30am-6:30pm, Mon 6:30am-6:30pm, Tue 6:30am-6:30pm, Wed 6:30am-6:30pm, Thu 6:30am-6:30pm, Fri 6:30am-6:30pm, Sat 6:

    Boat ramp

Clearlake 1

  1. Clear Lake Cottages & Marina

    13885 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422-9512

    Boat ramp

Discovery Bay 1

  1. Lazy M Marina - RV and Boat storage

    5050 Clifton Court Rd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505

    Boat ramp

Emeryville 1

  1. Safe Harbor Emeryville

    3310 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608

    Mon 8:30am-5am, Tue 8:30am-5am, Wed 8:30am-5am, Thu 8:30am-5am, Fri 8:30am-5am, Sat 8:30am-5am, Sun 8:30am-5am

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Half Moon Bay 1

  1. Pillar Point Harbor

    1 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

    Boat ramp

Ione 1

  1. Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area

    4900 Stony Creek Rd, Ione, CA 95640-9624

    Boat ramp

Isleton 1

  1. Ox Bow Marina

    100 Oxbow Marina Dr, Isleton, CA 95641

    Boat ramp

Lake Elsinore 1

  1. Lake Elsinore West Marina & RV Resort

    32700 Riverside Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

    Boat ramp

Lake Isabella 1

  1. French Gulch Marina

    CA-155, Lake Isabella, CA 93240

    Boat ramp

Lodi 1

  1. Tower Park Marina

    14900 W Hwy 12, Lodi, CA 95242

    Wed 9am-1pm, Thu-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm

    Boat ramp

Long Beach 1

  1. Marina Pacifica Boat Slips

    6380 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803-4824

Los Angeles 1

  1. Cabrillo Way Marina

    2293 Miner St, Los Angeles, CA 90731-7230

    Mon-Sun 6am-6pm

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Napa 1

  1. Markley Cove Resort

    7521 CA-128, Napa, CA 94558

    Boat ramp

Newport Beach 1

  1. Newport Dunes Marina

    101 N Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6101

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Paradise 1

  1. Lime Saddle Marina

    3428 Pentz Rd, Paradise, CA 95969

    Boat ramp

Perris 1

  1. Rec-Out SoCal

    17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, CA 92571-7425

    Boat ramp

Richmond 1

  1. Safe Harbor Marina Bay Yacht Harbor

    1340 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804

    Mon 9am-5am, Tue 9am-5am, Wed 9am-5am, Thu 9am-5am, Fri 9am-5am, Sat 9am-5am, Sun 12am-12am

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Rio Vista 1

  1. Eddo's Harbor & RV Park

    19530 Sherman Island East Levee Rd, Rio Vista, CA 94571

    Boat ramp

San Diego 1

  1. Dana Landing

    2580 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109-7909

    Boat ramp

San Pedro 1

  1. Cabrillo Marina

    224 Whalers Walk, San Pedro, CA 90731

    Mon-Sun 8am-5pm

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

San Rafael 1

  1. Safe Harbor Loch Lomond

    110 Loch Lomond Dr, San Rafael, CA 94901

    Mon 8am-4am, Tue 8am-4am, Wed 8am-4am, Thu 8am-4am, Fri 8am-4am, Sat 8am-4am, Sun 8am-4am

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

Santa Cruz 1

  1. Santa Cruz Harbor

    135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Boat ramp

Sausalito 1

  1. Clipper Yacht Harbor

    310 Harbor Dr, Sausalito, CA 94965

    Boat ramp

Smartsville 1

  1. Skippers Cove Marina

    13104 Marina Dr, Smartsville, CA 95977

    Fri-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm

    Boat ramp

South Lake Tahoe 1

  1. Tahoe Keys Marina

    2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3305

    Transient slipsBoat ramp

South San Francisco 1

  1. Oyster Point Marina and Park

    95 Harbormaster Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1940

    Boat ramp

Tracy 1

  1. Tracy Oasis Marina Resort

    12450 Grimes Rd, Tracy, CA 95304

    Boat ramp

Walnut Grove 1

  1. New Hope Landing

    13945 W Walnut Grove Rd, Walnut Grove, CA 95690-9500

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Boat ramp

Westwood 1

  1. Big Cove Resort

    442 Peninsula Dr, Westwood, CA 96137

    Boat ramp
Verify tidal depths and parking fees: Coastal launch ramps may become unusable during low tide, and daily vehicle-with-trailer parking fees generally range from $5 to $20 via kiosks or mobile apps.

Also in California

Good to know

How much does it cost to use a boat launch ramp?

Daily usage fees range between $5 and $25 at most public and private facilities. Annual launch passes typically cost $50 to $150. State-managed DNR launches may require a state park vehicle pass or a regional waterway permit instead of a per-launch fee.

What is the difference between a public DNR launch and a private marina ramp?

Public DNR (Department of Natural Resources) launches are state-maintained sites with basic amenities like courtesy docks and parking lots. Private marina launches charge higher daily rates but frequently provide additional services such as freshwater boat washdowns, fuel docks, and staging assistance.

What regulations apply when using a boat launch ramp?

Boaters must stage their gear and tie downs in designated parking zones before driving onto the ramp to maintain traffic flow. Most state laws require pulling the drain plug upon exiting the water to stop the spread of invasive species, alongside carrying valid state registration and required safety gear.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in California, check the 45 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across California, MarinaAtlas indexes 45 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.