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Best Boat Rental Deals in California

SAVE UP TO 38%
Yacht California
• Yacht • 4 Passengers •Captained
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
from
$200
Motorboat California
• Motorboat • 6 Passengers • Captain
Los Angeles, California, USA
from
$400
Motorboat California
•Motorboat • 6 Passengers •Captained
Marina Del Rey, California, USA
from
$760

Find the perfect boat rental in California with or without a captain for as little as $200 by searching
among the 400+ vessels listed. Save up to 38% on a boat charter now.

Recommended Boat Charters in California

Rent a boat in California: Top Rated Vessels
Mega Yacht California
•Yacht • 23 Passengers • Captained
Newport Beach, Los Angeles, California,USA
from
$23,256
Speedboat California
•Speedboat • 10 Passengers • Captained
San Diego, California, USA
from
$550
Vessel California
•Yacht •130 Passengers •Captained
San Francisco, California, USA
from
$12,500
Catamaran California
•Catamaran •12 Passengers • Captained
Huntington Beach, California, USA
from
$1,450
Sailing Boat California
•Sailboat • 12 Passengers • Captained
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
from
$1,095
Sailboat California
•Sailboat • 6 Passengers • Captained
Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, USA
from
$960
Watercraft California
•Yacht •6 Passengers • Captained
Los Angeles, California, USA
from
$6,500
Custom Boat California
•Custom boat • 700 Passengers • No Captain
Los Angeles, California, USA
from
$19,950
Motor Vessel California
•Yacht • 100 Passengers • Captain
Los Angeles, California, USA
from
$5,215

Popular Boat Rental Amenities in California

You can look through all the boats and find the perfect option with the right amenities. Some popular options listed: "onboard wifi", "onboard showers and cabins", "fishing gear included" and "onboard kitchen". Some boat owners will happily let you swim or party onboard a boat rental in California too.

Top Boating Locations in California

Find the perfect places to explore by boat
Number Popular Area
1 Marina Del Ray
2 Shasta Lake
3 Oceanside Harbor
4 Newport Beach
5 Clear Lake
6 Havasu Lake
7 Long Beach
8 Santa Catalina Island
9 La Jolla Cove and Shores, San Diego
10 San Francisco Bay
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Boat rental options in California

In California, more than three quarters of the 400 + vessels are motorboat rentals, which represent 79.22% of the available boats.

82% of the boat rentals have a captain option available.

Other popular boats to hire in California include sailboat rentals and yacht rentals . You can also find catamaran rentals along the California coastline.

Enjoy a boating trip in California now

The Pacific Ocean along the California coast is a wonderful place to check out by boat with friends and family.There are plenty of wonderful places to explore on the waters including Santa Catalina Island. Find the perfect boat rental in California and have a great time!

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING TO MY BOAT RENTAL IN CALIFORNIA?

Items To Bring on Your Boat Trip

There are a number of items you should bring on a boat trip. The individual boat owner might have some extra requirements like a boater education card (if you're renting without a captain and want to operate the vessel yourself) so you'll want to ask them when making the booking.

But common items worth bringing include:

  • Plenty of sunscreen
  • A hat to cover your head
  • Sunglasses to protect your eyes
  • Swimming gear
  • Towels
  • Water safety gear
  • Waterproof smartphone cases

You should be good to go with those items. Again, ask the boat owner directly if there is anything else you should bring.

WHAT TYPE OF BOATS CAN I RENT IN CALIFORNIA?

Boat Types Available to Rent

These include:

  • Pontoons
  • SpeedBoats
  • Catamarans
  • Yachts
  • Jet Skis
  • Motorboats
  • Sailboats
  • Custom boats

These are the most popular types of boat rentals in California so choose your favorite type of vessel and enjoy everything the West Coast of America has to offer from a boat now.

WHAT IS THE LIKE WEATHER IN CALIFORNIA FOR BOATING?

California Climate

The State of California has a mediterranean like climate with warm dry summers and mild wet winters. On coastal regions, the average temperature is around 70°F and can reach higher than 80°F on a warm summers day.

DO I NEED A LICENSE TO RENT A BOAT IN CALIFORNIA?

License Requirements For Boating in California

You don't need to have a boat license to rent a boat in California if you choose the captain option. If you wish to rent a boat in California without a captain, you will need to show proof of competence with operating a watercraft. Typically, boat owners will require you to have a boat safety education card of international certificate of competenece.

Airbnb for boats in California

Browse through the different watercrafts/vessels and simply message the boat owner or book a boat charter in California instantly. It's the very same as Airbnb but for boats. No need to worry about hiring a captain separately. The majority of these boats come with the option for a captain included in the price.

Get Inspired for your boat trip in California

Find the perfect boating experience.