California boating

640 places in 11 regions, south to north, checked against official sources. Pick a region to see its ramps, beaches, harbors and rules.

45 places

LA Coastal

Beaches · Marinas · Yacht clubs

37 places

Sacramento Delta

Marinas · Boat ramps · Boating towns

26 places

Popular places

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Beach

Venice Beach

Los Angeles (Venice) · LA Coastal / Marina del Rey

Surfing · Fishing · Lifeguards

Lake

Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe · Lake Tahoe

Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Fishing

Fishing area

Tomales Bay

Marshall · North Coast

Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Swimming

Beach

Salt Creek Beach

Dana Point · Orange County (Newport / Huntington / Dana Point)

Swimming · Surfing · Fishing

Beach

Manhattan Beach & Manhattan Beach Pier

Manhattan Beach · Long Beach / San Pedro / South Bay

Surfing · Fishing · Fishing pier

Lake

Lake Siskiyou

Mount Shasta · Inland Lakes & Reservoirs

Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Swimming

Beach

Zuma Beach

Malibu · LA Coastal / Marina del Rey

Surfing · Wildlife & birding · Lifeguards

Boat ramp

Long Beach Marine Stadium and Launch Ramp

Long Beach · Long Beach / San Pedro / South Bay

Boat launch · Kayak & SUP · Restrooms

Guides

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Seasonal

Lake Tahoe Boat Ramps & Inspections: 2026 Status and Fees

Lake Tahoe boat inspection status, 2026 fees, seal and engine rules, and California-side launch ramps. Checked each season.

Updated Oct 2026

Where to go

Beach Bonfires and Fire Rings in California

Beach fires in California are allowed only at certain beaches, and almost always only inside a provided fire ring or pit. Here is what each Dockya beach page says, from San Diego's fire containers to propane-only beaches and no-fire beaches.

Updated Oct 2026

Where to go

Electric-Only and No-Gas-Motor Lakes in California

A handful of California lakes limit motors: Castaic Lagoon and Lake Gregory ban gas engines, several San Diego County lakes allow only rental boats, and others restrict engine types. Here is what each Dockya lake page says.

Updated Oct 2026