The Launch Ramp floating docks, washdown stations, and restrooms remodel is complete!
Please come and enjoy the refreshed amenities!
Ventura Harbor Launch Ramp
Ventura Harbor Public Launch Ramp is available for recreational boaters, kayakers, and paddle boarders to launch safely and enjoy the harbor waters.
- Convenient location adjacent to a fuel and bait dock
- Easy access to the open ocean
- Conveniently located near Ventura Port District’s Dry Boat Storage
Launch Ramp Use & Rules
The launch ramp has six lanes and about 180 parking spaces.
Users without boat trailers cannot park in double-long spaces.
The launch ramp is available 24-hours a day, and a parking fee applies at all times. The fee is paid at the payment machine located in front of the restroom.
All vehicles are required to register their license plate - even for free parking less than 1 hour.
NOTE – There are no discounts for multiple days but we allow visitors to purchase a pass up to 4 days or annual pass for frequent boaters.
Stays longer than 4 days require a special permit from Harbor Patrol. Contact Harbor Patrol at (805) 642-8618 or visit the Ventura Port District office at 1603 Anchors Way Drive during business hours (8 AM to noon and 1 PM to 5 PM Monday through Friday).
Launch Ramp Parking Rates:
| Parking with Vehicle & Trailer | Rates |
|---|---|
| Parking Under 1 Hour | FREE - with registration of license plate |
| 2-4 Hours Parking | $1 per hour |
| Day Pass | $10 per calendar day |
| Up to 4 Days | $10 per calendar day |
| Greater than 4 Days | Requires hang-tag permit from Harbor Patrol |
| Annual Boater Parking Pass | $150 - apply with Harbor Patrol |
The Ventura Port District and Division of Boating and Waterways have worked to replace the floating docks and the washdown stations in 2025!
In addition, with funding provided (in part) by the Refugio Beach Oil Spill South Coast Shoreline Parks and Outdoor Recreation Grants Program overseen by the Refugio Beach Oil Spill Trustee Council, the launch ramp restrooms have also been renovated.
Launch Ramp Amenities:
- Restrooms open 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM. After hours, contact Harbor Patrol at (805) 642-8618 for access.
- Boat Wash Down machines: $3.50 per cycle. Credit cards will allow up to four continuous cycles unless manually stopped. Max charge is $15 dollars.
- Annual Boater Parking Pass: apply with Harbor Patrol.