Pillar Point Boat Launching Facility is the only public boat ramp providing direct ocean access between San Francisco and Santa Cruz, featuring a six-lane concrete ramp with four boarding floats and ADA-accessible amenities including restrooms, fish cleaning station, and boat rinse facilities.

The facility operates 24/7 year-round and accommodates boats 20-65 feet in length, with a current launch fee of $20 per use or $269 for an annual permit (20% discount available for seniors 65+ and persons with disabilities).