Lake Cachuma Recreation Area Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Santa Ynez. From Santa Maria it's roughly 38 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Plaza del Mar Boat Ramp in Santa Barbara, about 19 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Santa Ynez, CA |
| Water | Lake Cachuma |
| Park | Lake Cachuma Recreation Area |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Santa Ynez: California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Lake Cachuma Recreation Area Boat Ramp is in Santa Ynez, California. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Lake Cachuma Recreation Area Boat Ramp.
Lake Cachuma Recreation Area Boat Ramp is on Lake Cachuma.
The map data has no fee details for Lake Cachuma Recreation Area Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Lake Cachuma Recreation Area Boat Ramp and don't block the lane.
Goleta Pier in Santa Barbara (13 miles) and Gaviota Pier in Buellton (17 miles).
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