Boat Detailing & Cleaning in California
Browsing all marine service providers in California. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full California marine industry.
Regular detailing isn't just cosmetic — UV damage, oxidation, and salt crystallization can permanently damage gelcoat, vinyl, and stainless steel if not maintained. Most yacht owners schedule a full detail twice a year (spring commissioning and fall haul-out), with light wash-downs after each use.
Marine service providers in California
No exact detailing matches yet — these are the major marine shops in California.
Baja Marine Services, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
114 North Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90731
+1-310-530-1121Website
Bob's Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1608 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
+1-209-551-2165Website
Charlotte Schmidt Yacht Sales
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-805-644-3100Website
City Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Pier 40 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
+1-888-966-0953Website
Extreme Speed and Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
+1 818-982-2220Website
Hansen Rigging
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2307 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
+1-510-521-7027Website
Pacific Coast Yachts
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2330 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619 787 7075Website
Svendsen's Marine & Industrial Supply
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-510-522-2886Website
Ullman Sails San Diego
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2040 Harbor Island Drive, CA
+1 619 268 1404Website
West Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1250 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106
+1-619-225-8844Website
California Canoe and Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
409 Water Street, CA
+1-510-893-7833
Oceanside Marine Centre, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1550 North Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA
+1-760-722-1833
Frequently asked questions
- How often should I wax my yacht?
- Twice a year minimum for boats kept in the water, more often in tropical climates. Modern ceramic coatings can extend intervals to 1–2 years. Wax protects gelcoat from UV oxidation, which once started can require buffing or re-gelcoating to fully reverse.
- Is yacht detailing worth it vs. DIY?
- For under 30-foot boats, DIY is often economical. For larger yachts (high freeboard, lots of teak, complex hardtops), pro detailers have ladders, polishers, and specialized products that produce noticeably better results in a fraction of the time.