Best Kayak Spots in California
78 kayak spots compared · avg 4.6★ · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in California
78 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across California: 77 of 78 have launch and 55 of 78 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Palos Verdes Ocean Sports is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 17 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in California.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Ocean Sports | 5★(17) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Mission Creek Kayak Launch | 5★(5) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Mothers Beach | 4.9★(346) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Sausalito) | 4.8★(323) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Lower Newport Bay | 4.8★(205) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Oyster Point Launch | 4.8★(26) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| La Jolla Bay | 4.7★(2500) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Torpedo Wharf | 4.7★(1100) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Keel Park | 4.7★(515) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Kayaks On the Water | 4.7★(439) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Everyday California Huntington Beach | 4.7★(430) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Blue Heron Lake | 4.7★(233) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in California
Palos Verdes Ocean Sports
5★ · 17 reviews
Mission Creek Kayak Launch
5★ · 5 reviews
Mothers Beach
4.9★ · 346 reviews
Sea Trek Kayak and SUP (Sausalito)
4.8★ · 323 reviews
Lower Newport Bay
4.8★ · 205 reviews
Oyster Point Launch
4.8★ · 26 reviews
La Jolla Bay
4.7★ · 2500 reviews
Torpedo Wharf
4.7★ · 1100 reviews
Keel Park
4.7★ · 515 reviews
Kayaks On the Water
4.7★ · 439 reviews
Everyday California Huntington Beach
4.7★ · 430 reviews
Blue Heron Lake
4.7★ · 233 reviews
Echo Lake
4.6★ · 2900 reviews
Half Moon Bay Kayak Co.
4.6★ · 256 reviews
LA River Kayak Safari
4.6★ · 48 reviews
San Pablo Reservoir
4.5★ · 841 reviews
McCovey Cove
4.5★ · 357 reviews
Davies Launch Ramp
4.5★ · 81 reviews
Lake Merced
4.5★ · 81 reviews
China Basin
4.4★ · 66 reviews
Port Authority Small Boat Ramp
4.3★ · 37 reviews
Kayaks Unlimited SF
4.3★ · 19 reviews
Queensway Bay
4★ · 106 reviews
Marina del Rey | Public Launch Ramp
3.2★ · 389 reviews
Merals Pool Ramp
Bowerman Public Boat Ramp
Carol Morrison East Boat Ramp
Bass Lake Boat Launch
Kayak/Paddle Board Launch
Posse Grounds Boat Ramp
Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp
Main Launch Ramp
Dornman Shore Launch Point
Falcon Head Launch Point
Kite launch
Windsurf launch
Alviso Marina
Pinecrest Lake Boat Launch (public)
Gull Lake Carry-on Boat Launch
Prosser Dam Boat Launch
Lost Creek Boat Launch
San Leandro Marina Slip
Aluffo Road
Lake Natoma
Trinidad Boat Launch
Pinecrest Lake Boat Launch (public)
Gull Lake Carry-on Boat Launch
Lake Alpine Boat Launch
Lagoon Launch Ramp
Boat Dock
Breakwater Marina
Lake Alpine Boat Launch
Caples Lake Boat Launch
Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp
Santa Clara Cove Public Boat Ramp
Granite Bay Boat Launch
Yorty Creek Boat Launch
Shelter Island Boat Launch
Collins Lake Boat Launch
Lucerne Boat Launch
Seal Beach Municipal Pier
Russian River Reservoir South Boat Ramp
Bass Lake Boat Launch
Boat Ramp (14N33)
Keswick Launch Ramp
Lake Forest Public Access
Stuart Fork Public Boat Ramp
Kayaker's Slipway
Shelter Cove Boat Launch
Horse Shoe Shore Lake Access Point
Launch Ramp
Rocky Bar River Access
Fairview Public Boat Ramp
Discovery Park Boat Ramp
Sycamore Ranch Take Out
Sugar Pine Boat Ramp
Gold Lake Boat Ramp
Methodist Creek River Access
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in California?
California has 78 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak spots in California?
The average Google rating across kayak spots in California is 4.6 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in California?
Palos Verdes Ocean Sports is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in California.
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