Kayaker's Slipway gives you public access to the water in Santa Cruz, CA. San Jose is the nearest big city, about 27 miles away. Closest alternative: Vasona Reservoir in Los Gatos (20 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Kayaker's Slipway, check closures with California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Read more: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
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Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Kayaker's Slipway is in Santa Cruz, California. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Kayaker's Slipway.
We have no fee details for Kayaker's Slipway, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in Santa Cruz (under 1 mile), Garden of Eden in Mount Hermon (5 miles) and Loch Lomond City Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Ben Lomond (11 miles).
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