This section lists marinas and waterfront facilities that operate an active boat rental fleet directly on site. Available vessels typically range from 18-foot fishing skiffs and 24-foot pontoon boats to personal watercraft and ski boats. Before booking, confirm whether fuel is included in the rental price, check state boating license regulations, and verify daily departure schedules.
Oxnard 4
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Marine Emporium Landing
3600 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 8am-5pm, Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8
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Peninsula Yacht Anchorage
3700 Peninsula Rd, Oxnard, CA 93035-4255
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Seaside Boatyard & Marina
3675 Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Vintage Marina
3150 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93035
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Big Bear Marina
500 Paine Ct, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Big Bear Pirate Ship
398 Edgemoor Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315-2398
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Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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Big Rock Resort
120 Big Rock Rd, June Lake, CA 93529
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Gull Lake Marina LLC
47 Granite Ave, June Lake, CA 93529
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June Lake Marina
125 Brenner St, June Lake, CA 93529
Mon-Sun 7am-6pm
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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
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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
Lakehead 2
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Holiday Harbor - Shasta Lake House Boat Rentals & Marina
20061 Shasta Caverns Rd, Lakehead, CA 96051
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Sugarloaf Resort - Houseboats.com
19671 Lakeshore Dr, Lakehead, CA 96051-9628
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm, Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
Napa 2
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Markley Cove Resort
7521 CA-128, Napa, CA 94558
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Pleasure Cove Marina - Lake Berryessa
6100 State Highway 128, Napa, CA 94558-9632
Redding 2
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Bridge Bay At Shasta Lake
10300 Bridge Bay Rd, Redding, CA 96003
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Silverthorn Resort | Houseboats
16250 Silverthorn Rd, Redding, CA 96003
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Dana Landing
2580 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109-7909
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Safe Harbor Sunroad
955 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
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
Alameda 1
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Grand Marina
2099 Grand St, Alameda, CA 94501
Angels Camp 1
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New Melones Lake Marina
6503 Glory Hole Rd, Angels Camp, CA 95222-9282
Arroyo Grande 1
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Lopez Lake Marina & Store
6820 Lopez Dr, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Bass Lake 1
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Miller's Landing Resort • Boat Rentals
37976 Road 222 Wishon, Bass Lake, CA 93669
Bridgeport 1
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Bridgeport Reservoir RV Park and Marina
1845 CA-182, Bridgeport, CA 93517
Clearlake 1
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Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
13885 Lakeshore Dr, Clearlake, CA 95422-9512
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Discovery Bay Marina
5901 Marina Rd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505
Dobbins 1
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Bullards Bar Reservoir at Emerald Cove Marina
12571 Marysville Road, Dobbins, CA 95935
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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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
Fawnskin 1
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North Shore Marina
38573 North Shore Dr, Fawnskin, CA 92333-1079
Geyserville 1
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Lake Sonoma Overlook
Geyserville, CA 95441
Hemet 1
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Diamond Valley Marina
2615 Angler Ave, Hemet, CA 92543-9703
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Peter's Landing Marina
16400 Pacific Coast Highway, #108, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Jamestown 1
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Moccasin Point Marina
11405 Jacksonville Rd, Jamestown, CA 95327-9587
La Grange 1
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Lake Don Pedro Marina
11500 Bonds Flat Rd, La Grange, CA 95329
Lakeside 1
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Lake El Capitan Marina and Boat Rentals
16852 El Monte Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040-2602
Lemon Cove 1
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Kaweah Marina
34467 Sierra Dr, Lemon Cove, CA 93244
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
Mad River 1
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Ruth Lake Marina
8990 Mad River Rd, Mad River, CA 95552
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Pokonobe Marina
Lake Mary Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
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Marina Del Rey Marina
13524 Bali Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
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Oceanside Harbor Village
280 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
Oroville 1
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Bidwell Canyon Marina
801 Bidwell Canyon Rd, Oroville, CA 95966-3801
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
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
Quincy 1
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Bucks Lake Marina
16469 Bucks Lake Rd, Quincy, CA 95971
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Redondo Beach Marina
181 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-2506
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Treasure Isle Marina
1 Clipper Cove Way, San Francisco, CA 94130
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Cachuma Lake Store & Marina
2275 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Shaver Lake 1
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Shaver Lake Marina
42698 Tollhouse Rd, Shaver Lake, CA 93664
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Tahoe Keys Marina
2435 Venice Dr E, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-3305
Springville 1
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Success Lake Marina
29330 Highway 190, Springville, CA 93265
Mon-Sun 9am-4pm
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Tahoe City Marina
700 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145-2374
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Cedar Stock Marina, Trinity Lake
Trinity Center, CA
Ventura 1
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Kinship Marina
1510 Anchors Way Dr, Ventura, CA 93001-6282
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm
Westwood 1
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Big Cove Resort
442 Peninsula Dr, Westwood, CA 96137
Also in California
- Boat Ramps45
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches45
- Marinas with Transient Slips41
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches28
Good to know
Do I need a boating license to rent a boat at a marina?
Requirements depend on state laws, but most US states require drivers born after a specific cutoff date to hold a NASBLA-approved safety certificate. Marinas frequently administer a 15-minute temporary online or printed course for $10 to $15 prior to departure. Drivers must be at least 21 or 25 years old and present a valid photo ID.
How much does it cost to rent a pontoon or powerboat?
Half-day rentals (4 hours) typically range from $250 to $500, while full-day rentals (8 hours) run between $400 and $900 depending on location and vessel size. Fuel is usually charged separately at marina pump prices upon return, adding $40 to $120 to the total bill. Peak summer weekends often require full-day minimum bookings.
What equipment is included with a boat rental?
Rental rates include US Coast Guard-required safety gear, such as adult life jackets, throwable cushions, fire extinguishers, and anchors. Renters must bring properly fitted life jackets for children under 13, as marina stock in youth sizes is limited. Watersports gear like towable tubes or wakeboards can be rented separately for $30 to $75 per day.
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 56 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 56 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.