Located on Castaic Lake, 41.3 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 5.0/5 from 17 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Los Angeles, CA (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Los Angeles by real boater reviews. The top pick: ProWakeLA, rated 5.0/5 from 17 Google reviews (41.3 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 7 waterbodies.
Located on Pacific Ocean, 3.1 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on Colorado Lagoon in Long Beach, 20.7 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 5.0/5 from 2 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on King Harbor in Redondo Beach city, 7.0 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 4.8/5 from 11 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on West Street Basin in Anaheim, 29.5 miles from Los Angeles. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 75,383 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles city, 16.9 miles from Los Angeles. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 402 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on Pacific Ocean in Newport Beach city, 37.0 miles from Los Angeles. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 210 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on Pacific Ocean in Seal Beach city, 24.1 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 4.7/5 from 49 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Pacific Ocean in Long Beach, 17.5 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 4.7/5 from 16 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Pacific Ocean in Redondo Beach, 7.0 miles from Los Angeles. Rated 4.7/5 from 3 Google reviews. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around Los Angeles? Watch the Tide
4 of the top 10 ramps near Los Angeles are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
Complete Rankings: Top 25 Near Los Angeles
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ProWakeLA | — | 5.0/5 | 17 | 41.3 mi |
| 2 | Marina del Rey - Public Launch Ramp | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | 3.1 mi |
| 3 | Marine Stadium Launch Ramps | Long Beach | 5.0/5 | 2 | 20.7 mi |
| 4 | Redondo Beach Marina | Redondo Beach city | 4.8/5 | 11 | 7.0 mi |
| 5 | Disney California Adventure Park | Anaheim | 4.7/5 | 75383 | 29.5 mi |
| 6 | Cabrillo Way Marina | Los Angeles city | 4.7/5 | 402 | 16.9 mi |
| 7 | Newport Dunes Marina | Newport Beach city | 4.7/5 | 210 | 37.0 mi |
| 8 | Boat Launch Ramp | Seal Beach city | 4.7/5 | 49 | 24.1 mi |
| 9 | Shoreline Park | Long Beach | 4.7/5 | 16 | 17.5 mi |
| 10 | Redondo Beach Boat Hoist | Redondo Beach | 4.7/5 | 3 | 7.0 mi |
| 11 | Cabrillo Beach Pier | Los Angeles city | 4.6/5 | 739 | 17.5 mi |
| 12 | Cabrillo Marina | Los Angeles city | 4.6/5 | 425 | 17.2 mi |
| 13 | Long Beach Jet Ski | Long Beach | 4.6/5 | 119 | 21.1 mi |
| 14 | Puddingstone Lake/ Reservoir - East Shore | San Dimas | 4.6/5 | 82 | 36.2 mi |
| 15 | Marina del Rey | Public Launch Ramp | — | 4.6/5 | 80 | 3.0 mi |
| 16 | Granada Launch Ramp - Long Beach | Long Beach city | 4.6/5 | 10 | 20.1 mi |
| 17 | Bonelli Park / Puddingstone Lake Boat Launch | San Dimas | 4.5/5 | 658 | 36.1 mi |
| 18 | Davies Boat Launch Ramp | Long Beach city | 4.5/5 | 75 | 21.1 mi |
| 19 | Sunset Aquatic Marina Boat Ramp | Seal Beach city | 4.5/5 | 57 | 24.1 mi |
| 20 | Cabrillo Launch Ramp | Los Angeles | 4.5/5 | 16 | 17.4 mi |
| 21 | Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina | Newport Beach | 4.4/5 | 2091 | 37.3 mi |
| 22 | Sunset Aquatic Shipyard | Seal Beach | 4.4/5 | 106 | 24.3 mi |
| 23 | Newport Dunes Launch Ramp | Newport Beach city | 4.4/5 | 73 | 37.2 mi |
| 24 | Redondo Beach Marina Office | Redondo Beach city | 4.4/5 | 19 | 6.9 mi |
| 25 | Canyon Crosswinds RC Flying Field | Castaic | 4.2/5 | 10 | 40.0 mi |
Los Angeles Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Los Angeles?▾
ProWakeLA is the highest-rated boat ramp near Los Angeles, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 17 reviews, 41.3 miles from the city center on Castaic Lake.
How many boat ramps are near Los Angeles?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Los Angeles, California. 8 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Los Angeles?▾
Top-rated launches near Los Angeles put you on Castaic Lake, Pacific Ocean, Colorado Lagoon, King Harbor, West Street Basin and 2 more waterbodies.
Do I need to worry about tides at Los Angeles boat ramps?▾
Yes — 4 of the top 10 ramps near Los Angeles are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.