Public Boat Ramp
La Jolla, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from La Jolla
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Pacific Ocean in California, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
118 public launches · 51 with trailer ramps · 11 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 10 confirmed free
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Before you launch in California
🧼 Boats entering California are inspected at state border stations, and many lakes and reservoirs require an inspection before launch.
Links go to official California agency pages.
Counties: San Diego County, San Mateo County, Humboldt County, Los Angeles County, Alameda County, Orange County, San Francisco County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Ventura County, Sonoma County, Monterey County, Santa Cruz County, Solano County, Del Norte County, Contra Costa County, Mendocino County, Santa Clara County
Ramps and launches
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Shelter Island Boat Launch
Coronado, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Coronado
Ski Beach
La Jolla, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from La Jolla
Tidelands Launch Ramp
Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
Campland on the Bay
La Jolla, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from La Jolla
Channel Islands Ventura County Small Boat Marina
Channel Islands Beach, Ventura County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Port Hueneme
Fields landing Boat Ramp
Humboldt Hill, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Eureka
Highway 255 Bridge Boat Ramp
Eureka, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
Huntington Beach Boat Ramp
Seal Beach, Orange County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Seal Beach
King Salmon Resort
Humboldt Hill, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Eureka
Lake Merritt Channel - Estuary Channel Park
Chinatown, Alameda County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- In Oakland
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
Alameda, Alameda County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Alameda
Mission Bay - Dana Landing BLF
San Diego, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from San Diego
Mission Bay - De Anza Cove BLF
La Jolla, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from La Jolla
Mission Bay - South Shores BLF
San Diego, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from San Diego
Ocean Cove Store & Campground
Sea Ranch, Sonoma County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Cloverdale
Pier 54 & Pier 52 BLF
San Francisco, San Francisco County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Surface
- Concrete
Point Lobos Reserve
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Monterey
Samoa Boat Ramp County Park
Bayview, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Eureka
Santa Cruz Port District (SC Harbor)
Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Live Oak
West 9th Street Launch Ramp
Benicia, Solano County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Fee
- Free
Arcata Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary
Arcata, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Benicia Marina
Benicia, Solano County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Breakwater Marina
Monterey, Monterey County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Cabrillo
San Pedro, Los Angeles County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Chula Vista Ramp
Chula Vista, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Cresent City Harbor Ramp
Crescent City, Del Norte County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Curtis Landing
Oceanside, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Dana Point Ramp
Dana Point, Orange County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Encinal Boat Ramp
Alameda, Alameda County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Eureka Public Marina
Eureka, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Glorietta Bay Boat Launching Ramp
Coronado, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Long Beach Marine Bureau (Claremont Ramp)
Seal Beach, Los Angeles County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Long Beach Marine Bureau (Davies Ramp)
Seal Beach, Los Angeles County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Long Beach Marine Bureau (Marine Stadium Ramp)
Seal Beach, Los Angeles County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Marina Boat Launch
Pittsburg, Contra Costa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Marina Del Rey Boat Launch Facility
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Martinez Marina
Martinez, Contra Costa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
McAvoy Yacht Harbor
Bay Point, Contra Costa County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Monterey Harbor (Harbor Master Bldg)
Monterey, Monterey County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
National City (Pepper Park Ramp)
Chula Vista, San Diego County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Newport Dunes Launch Ramp
Costa Mesa, Orange County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Parkside Aquatic Park
Foster City, San Mateo County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Pillar Point Boat Launching Facility
El Granada, San Mateo County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Port of Redwood City Launch Ramp
Redwood City, San Mateo County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Redwood City Marina BLF
Redwood City, San Mateo County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
San Leandro Marina Slip
San Leandro, Alameda County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Santa Barbara Waterfront and Harbor BLF
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Seal Point Park BTAF
San Mateo, San Mateo County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Sunset Aquatic Marina
Seal Beach, Orange County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Ventura Harbor Launch Ramp
Ventura, Ventura County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Redwood Shores #2
Redwood Shores, San Mateo County
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
Pacific Ocean Kayak & Canoe Launch near Humboldt Hill
Humboldt Hill, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Mud
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Fortuna
Port San Luis Sport Launch
Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Pismo Beach
Notes: Hoist
Anchor Bay Campground
Sea Ranch, Mendocino County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 31 mi from Ukiah
Hookton Slough BTAF
Humboldt Hill, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Fortuna
Kayak/Paddle Board Launch
Oceanside, San Diego County
- Surface
- Wood
- Fee
- Free
Old Port Beach
Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Pismo Beach
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Channel Islands Beach #1
Channel Islands Beach, Ventura County
- Lanes
- 1
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Port Hueneme
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Redwood Shores #1
Redwood Shores, San Mateo County
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near San Francisco
San Francisco, San Francisco County
- Fee
- Free
- Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Salt Point SP
Sea Ranch, Sonoma County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Cloverdale
Shelter Cove Boat Launch
Redway, Humboldt County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Nearest town
- 40 mi from Fortuna
Alameda Fishing Access
Alameda, Alameda County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Avalon Pleasure
Avalon, Los Angeles County
- Nearest town
- 27 mi from San Pedro
Notes: Hoist
Gaviota State Park
Buellton, Santa Barbara County
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Buellton
Notes: Hoist
Harbor seal pupping area
Sea Ranch, Sonoma County
- Nearest town
- 26 mi from Cloverdale
Islais Creek BTAF
Mission District, San Francisco County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Long Beach Marine Bureau (Granada Ramp)
Seal Beach, Los Angeles County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Channel Islands Beach #2
Channel Islands Beach, Ventura County
- Nearest town
- 2 mi from Port Hueneme
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Coronado #1
Coronado, San Diego County
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Coronado
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto, San Mateo County
- Surface
- Gravel
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near La Jolla
La Jolla, San Diego County
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from La Jolla
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Solano County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Pittsburg
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near San Diego #2
San Diego, San Diego County
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from San Diego
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- Nearest town
- 28 mi from Santa Barbara
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Sea Ranch
Sea Ranch, Sonoma County
- Nearest town
- 26 mi from Cloverdale
Point Arena Municipal Pier
Sea Ranch, Mendocino County
- Nearest town
- 37 mi from Fort Bragg
Notes: Hoist
San Simeon S.P. Leffingwell Landing
Cambria, San Luis Obispo County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Stillwater Cove
Del Monte Forest, Monterey County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Pacific Grove
Notes: Hoist
The Baylands Sailing Station
East Palo Alto, Santa Clara County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Trinidad Boat Launch
Westhaven-Moonstone, Humboldt County
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from McKinleyville
Notes: Hoist
Capitola Boat and Bait Marina
Capitola, Santa Cruz County
Notes: Hoist
Crescent City Harbor
Crescent City, Del Norte County
Notes: Hoist
Goleta Beach County Park
Goleta, Santa Barbara County
Notes: Hoist
Kayaker's Slipway
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
Keel Park
Mission District, San Francisco County
Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper
Foster City, San Mateo County
Kite launch
San Mateo, San Mateo County
Kite launch 3rd Ave Lower
Foster City, San Mateo County
Kitesurf Launch
Alameda, Alameda County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Alameda #1
Alameda, Alameda County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Alameda #2
Alameda, Alameda County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Alameda #3
Alameda, Alameda County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Alameda #4
Alameda, Alameda County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Camp Pendleton South
Camp Pendleton South, San Diego County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Chinatown #1
Chinatown, San Francisco County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Chinatown #2
Chinatown, San Francisco County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Coronado #2
Coronado, San Diego County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Coronado #3
Coronado, San Diego County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Coronado #4
Coronado, San Diego County
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Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Crescent City
Crescent City, Del Norte County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Eureka
Eureka, Humboldt County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Foster City
Foster City, San Mateo County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Goleta
Goleta, Santa Barbara County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Marina del Rey #1
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Marina del Rey #2
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Marina del Rey #3
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near Newport Beach
Newport Beach, Orange County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near San Diego #1
San Diego, San Diego County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near San Mateo
San Mateo, San Mateo County
Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp near San Pedro
San Pedro, Los Angeles County
Public Boat Launch Ramp
Redwood City, San Mateo County
Redondo Beach Small BLF
Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County
Notes: Hoist
Seal Beach Municipal Pier
Seal Beach, Orange County
Westpoint Harbor Drive
North Fair Oaks, San Mateo County
Windsurf launch
San Mateo, San Mateo County
Woodley Island Marina
Eureka, Humboldt County
Notes: Hoist
Other lakes and rivers nearby
- Agua Hedionda (2)
- El Capitan Lake (2)
- Skinner Reservoir (2)
- Lake Elsinore (4)
- San Jacinto River (2)
- Perris Reservoir (4)
- Sunbeam Lake (2)
- Puddingstone Reservoir (3)