Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside South Whittier that we know of. The closest is Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Baldwin Park, about 12 miles away.
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Boat ramps near South Whittier
- 12 mi Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp Baldwin Park Boat ramp
- 14 mi Davies Launch Ramp Long Beach Boat ramp
- 15 mi Seal Beach Municipal Pier Seal Beach Fishing pier
- 17 mi Fishing Pier in Huntington Beach Huntington Beach Fishing pier
- 17 mi Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park Boat Ramp San Dimas Boat ramp
- 20 mi Entradero Park Boat Ramp Redondo Beach Boat ramp
- 20 mi Huntington Beach Pier Huntington Beach Fishing pier
- 23 mi Burton Chace Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
- 25 mi Newport Pier Newport Beach Fishing pier
- 25 mi Linnie Canal Park Boat Ramp Los Angeles Boat ramp
Around South Whittier boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 6 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 4 |
Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Santa Fe Lake, San Gabriel River, Outer Bolsa Bay, Puddingstone Reservoir, Entradero Basin, Marina del Rey, Newport Bay, Linnie Canal.
California rules to know
- On a public pier in California you can fish without a license, but limits still apply.
- 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 can you launch a boat near South Whittier, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside South Whittier itself. The closest is Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Baldwin Park, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Davies Launch Ramp (Long Beach, 14 miles), Seal Beach Municipal Pier (Seal Beach, 15 miles) and Fishing Pier in Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, 17 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near South Whittier?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
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