You'll find Alviso Marina in San Jose. It's a public boat ramp. The launch sits in Alviso Marina County Park. The map data shows 4 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. Closest alternative: Shoreline Park Boat Ramp in Mountain View (5.8 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | San Jose, CA |
| Park | Alviso Marina County Park |
| Ramps | 4 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
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Alviso Marina is in San Jose, California. Open the map link to see where Alviso Marina sits on the shore.
Our data does not say whether Alviso Marina charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Kayaks are usually fine at Alviso Marina as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Vasona Reservoir in Los Gatos, about 13 miles away.
Shoreline Park Boat Ramp in Mountain View (5.8 miles), Fremont Central Park Boat Ramp in Fremont (8.3 miles) and Quarry Lakes Regional Park Boat Ramp in Fremont (10 miles).
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