Parks, Recreation and Marine

Launch Ramps

 The Long Beach Marine Bureau offers several conveniently located facilities for launching vessels from mobile trailers. Four of these launch ramp facilities are on the east side of Long Beach, close to the 405, and 605 Freeways, and one location is on the west side of the City, near the 710 Freeway. The per-day rate for use of these facilities is currently $12.00. Cash, debit cards, and credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted at the launch ramp pay stations. Individual launch ramp facilities include:
 

Located near the Queen Mary overlooking Downtown Long Beach, this facility is open 24 hours and allows overnight for parking. In addition to multiple boat launch lanes, South Shore Launch Ramp features public restrooms, short term dock space for boarding and disembarking passengers, and complementary wash down stations.

Located on the east side of Long Beach at the Marine Stadium facility, this launch ramp is open year-round, 8 a.m. to dusk, for vessels up to 23 feet in length. No overnight parking is allowed at this location. Public restrooms are available. Special events regularly are scheduled in this facility which prohibit launching. A posted schedule of these programs is located near the facility’s entrance or you can call (562) 570-3203 for recorded event information.

Located at Claremont Ave. and Ocean Blvd., this launch ramp is open year round, 8 a.m. to dusk, for sand launch of small sail vessels. No overnight parking is allowed at this location.

Located at Granada Ave. and Ocean Blvd., this launch ramp is open year round, 8 a.m. to dusk, for sand launch for small vessels and personal watercraft. No overnight parking is allowed at this location. 

For additional information, contact Tudy Sanchez by email at Tudy.Sanchez@longbeach.gov, or by telephone (562) 570-3237.