Boat Ramps Nearby
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We list 3 public boat ramps and launches in Redwood City. Another 30 are within 25 miles.
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- 8.7 mi Eden landing Kayak Launch Hayward Kayak launchFree
What Redwood City offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 3 |
|---|---|
| Marked free | 1 |
Water you can reach from here: Redwood Creek, Redwood Shores Lagoon, Westpoint Harbor.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag 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.
For closures and rules check California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Helpful before you go: what ramps cost, kayak launches and ramp etiquette.
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Redwood City: questions and answers
Where are the public boat ramps in Redwood City, CA?
We list 3 launches in Redwood City, including Public Boat Launch Ramp in Redwood City, The Preserve Park Boat Ramp and Westpoint Harbor Drive. Another 30 are within 25 miles.
Are there free boat ramps in Redwood City?
The Preserve Park Boat Ramp is marked free in the map data. For the other launches in Redwood City we have no fee details.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Redwood City?
Eden landing Kayak Launch in Hayward, about 8.7 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Redwood City?
The launches in Redwood City give access to Redwood Creek, Redwood Shores Lagoon and Westpoint Harbor.
If a launch is missing here, Let us know.