This section filters marinas and waterfront locations offering dedicated boat launch ramps for trailered craft and personal watercraft. Facilities vary between concrete slab ramps, gravel shorelines, and multi-lane commercial ramps with staging docks. Checking site features helps ensure adequate water depth at low tide and suitable parking for truck-trailer combinations.
Oxnard 3
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Channel Island Harbor Marina
3850 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Channel Islands Harbor
3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035-4136
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Channel Islands Harbor
3900 Pelican Way, Oxnard, CA 93035
Stockton 2
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RiverPoint Landing Marina-Resort
4950 Buckley Cove Wy, Stockton, CA 95219
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Whiskey Slough Marina and Indoor Boat Storage
3401 S Whiskey Slough Rd, Stockton, CA 95206
Antioch 1
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Blue Sky Marina
415 Fleming Ln, Antioch, CA 94509
Mon-Sun 8am-7pm
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Bethel Harbor
3405 Harbor Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511
Mon-Thu 8am-4pm, Fri-Sun 8am-5pm
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Orwood Resort Inc
4451 Orwood Rd, Brentwood, CA 94513-5240
Byron 1
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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:
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Chula Vista Boat Launching Ramp
980 Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Clearlake 1
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Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
13885 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422-9512
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Lazy M Marina - RV and Boat storage
5050 Clifton Court Rd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505
Ione 1
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Pardee Reservoir Recreation Area
4900 Stony Creek Rd, Ione, CA 95640-9624
Lake Elsinore 1
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Lake Elsinore West Marina & RV Resort
32700 Riverside Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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French Gulch Marina
CA-155, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Lodi 1
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Tower Park Marina
14900 W Hwy 12, Lodi, CA 95242
Wed 9am-1pm, Thu-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
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Marina Pacifica Boat Slips
6380 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803-4824
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Cabrillo Way Marina
2293 Miner St, Los Angeles, CA 90731-7230
Mon-Sun 6am-6pm
Napa 1
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Markley Cove Resort
7521 CA-128, Napa, CA 94558
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Newport Dunes Marina
101 N Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-6101
Paradise 1
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Lime Saddle Marina
3428 Pentz Rd, Paradise, CA 95969
Perris 1
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Rec-Out SoCal
17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, CA 92571-7425
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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
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Tahoe Keys Marina
2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3305
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Oyster Point Marina and Park
95 Harbormaster Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1940
Tracy 1
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Tracy Oasis Marina Resort
12450 Grimes Rd, Tracy, CA 95304
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New Hope Landing
13945 W Walnut Grove Rd, Walnut Grove, CA 95690-9500
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Westwood 1
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Big Cove Resort
442 Peninsula Dr, Westwood, CA 96137
Also in California
- Marinas Offering On-Site Boat Rentals56
- Boat Ramps45
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches45
- Marinas with Transient Slips41
Good to know
How much does it cost to use a boat launch ramp?
Daily launch fees at US marinas typically range from $5 to $25 for standard trailered boats, while seasonal annual passes cost between $50 and $200. State-managed DNR launches may require specific vehicle access permits or watercraft registration decals rather than on-site cash payments.
Are boat launch ramps available on a first-come, first-served basis?
Most public and marina ramps operate without reservations, though high-traffic locations may enforce online booking systems during summer holiday weekends. Popular launches often experience 20- to 45-minute wait times during peak morning hours between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
What are the parking requirements for vehicle and boat trailer rigs?
Designated pull-through trailer parking spots generally cost $10 to $30 per day when not included in the launch fee. Overnight parking usually requires advance registration with marina staff and carries additional charges ranging from $15 to $40 per night.
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 28 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 28 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.