Boat ramp guide
Granada Launch Ramp (Belmont Shore)
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA
Overview
The Granada Launch Ramp is one of five launch sites run by the City of Long Beach Marine Bureau. It sits on the beach at Granada Avenue and Ocean Boulevard in Belmont Shore, and its listed address is 1 S. Granada Avenue. Unlike the City's paved ramps, Granada is a sand launch, intended for small vessels and personal watercraft that can be moved across the beach to the water's edge.
Who uses it
PWC riders, small-boat owners and beach sailors use Granada to get straight onto the open Pacific along the Long Beach shoreline without running through a marina. It isn't a trailer ramp for larger boats; owners of bigger trailer boats use the City's paved ramps instead.
Hours and parking
The site is open from 8 a.m. to dusk, year-round. Parking costs $15 per day and overnight parking isn't allowed, so plan to be packed up and off the lot by dusk.
Good to know
Because you launch from an open beach, check surf and wind before you go, and be ready to handle your craft in the shore break. City lifeguards cover the beach, and Long Beach Marine Patrol handles on-water problems. The nearest paved alternatives are the Marine Stadium ramp (boats up to 23 feet, 8 a.m. to dusk) and the South Shore ramp near the Queen Mary, which is open 24 hours. The Davies ramp in Alamitos Bay is closed for rebuilding until early 2027.
Getting there & access
By road
Head to Ocean Boulevard in Belmont Shore and turn toward the beach at Granada Avenue. The launch is at the foot of Granada, listed as 1 S. Granada Avenue.
Launching
This is a sand launch for small vessels and personal watercraft only. There's no paved ramp, so plan on moving your craft across the sand. Larger trailer boats should use the City's paved ramps at South Shore or Marine Stadium.
Parking and timing
Parking is $15 per day. The site opens at 8 a.m. and closes at dusk year-round, and overnight parking isn't allowed.
Help on the water
Long Beach Marine Patrol's non-emergency line is (562) 435-6711; call 911 in an emergency. City lifeguards can be reached at (562) 570-1360 (8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sept. 3–June 14, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. June 15–Sept. 2).
Amenities
- Sand launch — For small vessels and personal watercraft
- Day parking — $15 per day, no overnight parking
- Lifeguard coverage — Long Beach lifeguards, (562) 570-1360
- Free pump-outs nearby — City pump-outs in Alamitos Bay are free and open 24 hours (holding tanks only)
- Fuel nearby — Alamitos Bay fuel dock, 227 N. Marina Dr., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. daily, (562) 594-0888
Rules & official resources
- Sand launch is for small vessels and personal watercraft only
- Open 8 a.m. to dusk; no overnight parking
- $15 daily parking fee
- City pump-outs are for holding tanks only; don't pump gray water or bilge water
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
PWC and outboard service
Personal watercraft and small outboards launched through sand and salt water need regular freshwater flushing and engine checks to keep sand and corrosion out of pumps and cooling passages.
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Beach-launched craft come back covered in salt and sand. A thorough rinse and periodic detailing keep hulls, seats and hardware from wearing out early.
Find Boat Detailing & Washing providers →Gelcoat and hull touch-ups
Dragging or beaching small craft on sand scuffs gelcoat along the keel and chines, so owners often need gelcoat and fiberglass repair.
Find Fiberglass, Gelcoat & Structural Repair providers →Covers and seat care
PWC seats and small-boat upholstery parked in full sun between sessions fade and crack, which makes covers and upholstery work a common need.
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Last verified October 6, 2026