Boat Ramps in San Diego County, CA

San Diego County, California has 32 public boat ramps with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and directions. Find the best launch near you.

32 Boat Ramps

San Diego County Boat Launch Overview

San Diego County, California has 32 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. The top-rated launch is Montezuma Cove Ramp, rated 5.0/5 from 2 Google reviews. Boaters in San Diego County can access Pacific Ocean, Safe Harbor, Rose Inlet, and 3 more waterbodies. 7 of 32 ramps offer free public access.

Boat Ramps

Waterbodies

4.3

Avg Rating

Free Public

Waterbodies in San Diego County

Pacific Ocean: 8 ramps
Safe Harbor: 6 ramps
Rose Inlet: 3 ramps
Oceanside Harbor: 3 ramps
Lake Miramar: 2 ramps
El Capitan Reservoir: 2 ramps

Top Rated in San Diego County

Montezuma Cove Ramp

5.0/5 (2 reviews)

on Safe Harbor

Map of Boat Ramps in San Diego County

Filter San Diego County boat ramps

Free public ramps (7)Top-rated (4.5★+) ramps (12)

All Boat Ramps in San Diego County

1.Glorietta Bay Park★ 4.7
CoronadoPacific Ocean
2.Coronado - Strand Boat Ramp★ 4.6
CoronadoPacific Oceanpublic
3.Montezuma Cove Ramp★ 5.0
San DiegoSafe Harborpublic
4.MCRD Boathouse & Marina★ 4.5
San DiegoSafe Harborprivate
5.South Shores Boat Launching Area★ 4.5
San DiegoSafe Harbor
6.Pepper Park★ 4.5
National CitySweetwater Marsh
7.J Street Marina★ 4.7
Chula VistaPacific Oceanprivate
8.Lake Miramar★ 4.7
San DiegoLake Miramar
9.El Capitan Reservoir Recreation Area★ 4.4
LakesideEl Capitan Reservoirpublic
10.Shelter Island Boat Ramp★ 4.6
San DiegoSafe Harborpublic
11.Lake Wohlford Park★ 4.8
Lake WohlfordLake Wohlford
12.Lake Jennings Boat Ramp
LakesideLake Jennings
13.San Vincente Boat Launch
FosterSan Vicente Reservoirpublic
14.San Diego Boat Ramp
San Diego
15.Rose Inlet Boat Ramp
San DiegoRose Inlet
16.Lake Miramar Boat Ramp
San DiegoLake Miramar
17.El Capitan Reservoir Boat Ramp
LakesideEl Capitan Reservoir
18.Oceanside Harbor Village★ 4.6
OceansideOceanside Harborpublic
19.Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park★ 4.3
Lake Cuyamaca
20.Lower Otay Reservoir Bike Trail Trailhead★ 4.8
Chula VistaLower Otay Lake
21.De Anza Cove Park★ 3.0
San DiegoRose Inlet
22.LCU 1500 Memorial
CoronadoPacific Ocean
23.Morena Reservoir Boat Ramp
Lake Morena VillageMorena Reservoir
24.Safe Harbor Boat Ramp
San DiegoSafe Harbor
25.Kayak/Paddle Board Launch
OceansideOceanside Harbor
26.Oceanside Harbor Boat Ramp
Marine Corps Base Camp PendletonOceanside Harbor
27.Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp
San DiegoPacific Ocean
28.Rose Inlet Boat Ramp
San DiegoRose Inlet
29.Safe Harbor Boat Ramp
San DiegoSafe Harbor
30.Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp
San DiegoPacific Ocean
31.Ski Beach Boat Ramp★ 1.0
San DiegoPacific Oceanpublic
32.The Dana on Mission Bay★ 4.3
San DiegoPacific Ocean

Boat ramps in San Diego County, California
#	Name	City	Waterbody	Rating	Access
1	Glorietta Bay Park	Coronado	Pacific Ocean	4.7/5	—
2	Coronado - Strand Boat Ramp	Coronado	Pacific Ocean	4.6/5	public
3	Montezuma Cove Ramp	San Diego	Safe Harbor	5.0/5	public
4	MCRD Boathouse & Marina	San Diego	Safe Harbor	4.5/5	private
5	South Shores Boat Launching Area	San Diego	Safe Harbor	4.5/5	—
6	Pepper Park	National City	Sweetwater Marsh	4.5/5	—
7	J Street Marina	Chula Vista	Pacific Ocean	4.7/5	private
8	Lake Miramar	San Diego	Lake Miramar	4.7/5	—
9	El Capitan Reservoir Recreation Area	Lakeside	El Capitan Reservoir	4.4/5	public
10	Shelter Island Boat Ramp	San Diego	Safe Harbor	4.6/5	public
11	Lake Wohlford Park	Lake Wohlford	Lake Wohlford	4.8/5	—
12	Lake Jennings Boat Ramp	Lakeside	Lake Jennings	—	—
13	San Vincente Boat Launch	Foster	San Vicente Reservoir	—	public
14	San Diego Boat Ramp	San Diego	—	—	—
15	Rose Inlet Boat Ramp	San Diego	Rose Inlet	—	—
16	Lake Miramar Boat Ramp	San Diego	Lake Miramar	—	—
17	El Capitan Reservoir Boat Ramp	Lakeside	El Capitan Reservoir	—	—
18	Oceanside Harbor Village	Oceanside	Oceanside Harbor	4.6/5	public
19	Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park	—	Lake Cuyamaca	4.3/5	—
20	Lower Otay Reservoir Bike Trail Trailhead	Chula Vista	Lower Otay Lake	4.8/5	—
21	De Anza Cove Park	San Diego	Rose Inlet	3.0/5	—
22	LCU 1500 Memorial	Coronado	Pacific Ocean	—	—
23	Morena Reservoir Boat Ramp	Lake Morena Village	Morena Reservoir	—	—
24	Safe Harbor Boat Ramp	San Diego	Safe Harbor	—	—
25	Kayak/Paddle Board Launch	Oceanside	Oceanside Harbor	—	—
26	Oceanside Harbor Boat Ramp	Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton	Oceanside Harbor	—	—
27	Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp	San Diego	Pacific Ocean	—	—
28	Rose Inlet Boat Ramp	San Diego	Rose Inlet	—	—
29	Safe Harbor Boat Ramp	San Diego	Safe Harbor	—	—
30	Pacific Ocean Boat Ramp	San Diego	Pacific Ocean	—	—
31	Ski Beach Boat Ramp	San Diego	Pacific Ocean	1.0/5	public
32	The Dana on Mission Bay	San Diego	Pacific Ocean	4.3/5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are in San Diego County, California?+

San Diego County, California has 32 catalogued boat ramps with locations, ratings, and access details.

What's the best boat ramp in San Diego County?+

Montezuma Cove Ramp is the highest-rated launch in San Diego County, scoring 5.0/5 (2 reviews).

Are there free public boat ramps in San Diego County?+

Yes — 7 of the 32 launches in San Diego County are marked as free public access.

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Monitor weather forecasts and water conditions before each trip. Local tackle shops often post current reports that help anglers plan productive outings.

Fees & Permits

Launch fees vary by facility and season. Some San Diego County ramps are free while others require daily or annual passes. Check posted signs at each location.

Safety Requirements

California requires valid registration, personal flotation devices, and appropriate safety equipment. Verify your vessel meets all requirements before launching.

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