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Best Boat Rentals Near Santa Margarita, CA

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Top Santa Margarita Boat Rentals and Yacht Charters

$200+ /hour

Paso Robles, CA

Chartered Centurion Ri230 – Smooth, Powerful, and Ready for Fun!

2 - 8 hours Captained

Up to 12 passengers

$88+ /hour

Atascadero, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

Family boat ready for your enjoyment

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$91+ /hour

Paso Robles, CA

5.0 (7 bookings)

2004 Bayliner 20' BowRider ready and waiting dockside.

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$117+ /hour

Paso Robles, CA

5.0 (5 bookings)

Heyday Wakeboard and Wakesurf Boat

6 - 8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$113+ /hour

Bradley, CA

5.0 (2 bookings)

This is THE wakeboarding boat!

Bradley, CA

Fueled & waiting in the water at Lake Nacimiento! (Tige Wave Maker)

Bradley, CA

Centurion Avalanche Storm II

Bradley, CA

Luxury Bayliner Capri

8 hours No captain

Up to 8 passengers

$113+ /hour

Bradley, CA

Waiting in the water! (MasterCraft X-Star)

Bradley, CA

Fueled & waiting in the water at Lake Nacimiento! (ENZO)

8 hours No captain

Up to 12 passengers

$150+ /hour

Bradley, CA

Heyday H22 with ballast 14 passanger

8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

$76+ /hour

Bradley, CA

Yellow Banana, surfs away

8 hours No captain

Up to 10 passengers

Top boat rentals reviews in Santa Margarita, CA

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5/5 stars

Family boat ready...

Great boat. Pulls skiers and wake boarders perfectly. They pop right up! There is lots of shade too so you don't...

Jeff

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2004 Bayliner 20'...

This boat was perfect for just cruising around the lake. Great anchor to let us float. Plus Jake was very...

Deanna

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Heyday Wakeboard...

Great boat, makes good wave. Mike delivered boat on time. I would definitely rent again if in area.

Steven

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

This is THE...

WOW!!!! Customer service at its finest!! I would give Kristin and the crew at SBR Rentals 10 stars if I could. Went...

Denise

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

Heyday Wakeboard...

Mike’s boat was very comfortable and had a great wake. Perfect for our family of 5. Mike is a great communicator. Had...

Wayne

Jul 2025
5/5 stars

2004 Bayliner 20'...

Jake was very helpful, his boat is beautiful, our family had a wonderful time. The lake would not have been as...

Kathy

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Family boat ready...

Thank you! The boat was perfect and we had a great time. Great communication. Would definitely rent from Brandon again!

Alicia

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Centurion...

We had an awesome day on the lake with a group of 8 adults and rented the 2004 Centurion Avalanche. The boat was well...

Wil

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Fueled & waiting...

Had a great time and experience renting with Kristin and her team! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole...

Adam

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

2004 Bayliner 20'...

Jake was really cool. His boat is really nice. Jake made our trip easy fun and is willing to work with you. We will...

James

Jun 2025
5/5 stars

Family boat ready...

Brandon was great to work with. He had the boat in the water and ready to go when we got there. After a short...

Craig

Sep 2024
5/5 stars

Family boat ready...

We had so much fun on Brandon's nice boat. He's super nice and made our first experience with boatsetter very smooth...

Annie

Sep 2024

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.