Encinal Boat Ramp
- Type
- City two-lane launch ramp on SF Bay
- Address
- 150 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
- Operator
- Alameda Recreation & Parks
- Ramp
- Two lanes
- Boat launch
- Kayak & SUP
- Fishing
- Accessible
- Restrooms
About this boat ramp
Encinal Boat Ramp is the City of Alameda's public launch at 150 Central Avenue, west of Encinal High School, opening onto San Francisco Bay. It dates to 1981 and was rebuilt with a new two-lane ramp and two docks: one for motorboats and one for non-motorized craft.
What's there
The upgrade added a restroom with an outdoor shower, a fish cleaning station, a kayak laydown pad, new paths and lighting. The rock wall is open for fishing, and the beach stays open for launching kayaks and paddleboards.
On the water
Mornings are often calm before the afternoon westerlies build. Shallow water near the ramp can be tricky at very low tides, so plan around the tide table.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The ramp is at the west end of Central Avenue behind Encinal High School.
Tides and wind
Launch on a moderate or high tide if you can, and go early before afternoon winds build.
- Docks
- One for motorboats, one for paddle craft
- Phone
- (510) 747-7529
What's here
Launch ramp
Rebuilt two-lane ramp with motorized and non-motorized docks
Kayak launch
Beach access and kayak laydown pad for paddle craft
Restrooms
New restroom with an outdoor shower
Fish cleaning
Fish cleaning station
Fishing
Rock wall open for fishing
Accessible
Accessibility improvements and new concrete paths
Rules & official resources
- Beach access remains open for all non-motorized boat launchingalamedaca.gov ↗
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
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