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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Santa Monica that we know of. The closest is Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp in Los Angeles, about 2.7 miles away.
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Boat ramps near Santa Monica
- 2.7 mi Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 4 mi Burton Chace Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 11 mi Malibu Pier Malibu Fishing pier
- 11 mi Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 12 mi Reseda Park and Recreation Center Boat Ramp Santa Clarita Boat ramp
- 13 mi Entradero Park Boat Ramp Redondo Beach Boat ramp
- 18 mi Hansen Dam Recreation Lake Los Angeles Fishing pier
- 18 mi Hansen Dam Aquatic Center Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 20 mi Point Vicente Fishing Access Rancho Palos Verdes Fishing pier
- 28 mi Davies Launch Ramp Long Beach Boat ramp
Launching near Santa Monica at a glance
| Boat ramps | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 3 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Hansen Dam Recreation Lake, Linnie Canal, Marina del Rey, Kellers Shelter, Lake Balboa, Reseda Lake, Entradero Basin, Pelican Cove.
California rules to know
- California lets anglers fish public piers license-free. Bag and size limits stay in force.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
Official access sites and closures: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Santa Monica, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Santa Monica itself. The closest is Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp in Los Angeles, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Burton Chace Park Boat Ramp (Los Angeles, 4 miles), Malibu Pier (Malibu, 11 miles) and Beilenson Park / Lake Balboa Park Launch Ramp (Los Angeles, 11 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Santa Monica?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
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