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10 Best Marinas in Austin

The marinas in this comparison serve different needs, including slip storage, dry-stack launching, boat repair, fuel, supplies, rentals, and captained outings. Compare their documented services, vessel support, and locations to build a practical shortlist for Lake Travis plans.

How we rank this list

Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

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Compare 10 Marinas in Austin

Northshore Marina At the Hollows, Austin#1
Strengths
  • The only deepwater floating marina on Lake Travis, according to its official description

  • Slips accommodate vessels up to 80 feet

Northshore Marina At the Hollows

4.8162 reviews
6612 Lantern View Dr, Jonestown, TX 78645, United States
A good fit for
Boat owners seeking covered Lake Travis storageBoaters needing fuel, supplies or pump-out service

Northshore Marina at The Hollows is a publicly open Lake Travis marina serving boaters near Jonestown and Austin. It provides 328 covered wet slips, more than 100 personal watercraft ports, fuel docks, a pump-out station and a ship store. Slips include electricity, Wi-Fi, freshwater and eight-foot walkways, while the ship store carries ice, drinks, snacks and convenience items.

Lakeway Marina, Austin#2
Strengths
  • On-site mechanic for boat diagnosis and repairs

  • Combines slips, service, a ship store and rentals

  • Online rental and check-in process

Lakeway Marina

4.7682 reviews
103 Lakeway Dr Unit A, Lakeway, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Boat owners seeking slips and ongoing marina supportBoaters needing mechanical service or detailingVisitors wanting to rent a runabout on Lake Travis

Lakeway Marina supports boat owners and lake visitors with slip leasing, boat service, detailing, an on-site mechanic, a ship store and boat rentals. The marina’s staff assists with dock operations and rental check-in, while service work includes diagnosing and repairing boat issues. Rental customers can book online and take out well-maintained runabouts for a three-hour boating experience on Lake Travis.

Riviera Marina, Austin#3
Strengths
  • Barge bookings accommodate groups of up to 40 people

Riviera Marina

4.7529 reviews
14297 Farm to Market Rd 2769, Volente, TX 78641, United States
A good fit for
Families and groups planning a Lake Travis boating dayLarge parties looking for a captained barge outing

Riviera Marina is a Volente marina offering boating experiences on Lake Travis. Its crew provides boat rentals and captained outings, including barge bookings for large groups. The marina also offers practical help such as parking-lot shuttles and lake float noodles, while captains guide groups around the lake and focus on a safe, accommodating outing.

West Beach Marina, Austin#4
Strengths
  • Offers slips for powerboats, sailboats and jet skis

  • Complimentary Freeze List service lowers eligible boats during hard freezes

  • Secure gated and fenced outdoor trailer and dry storage

West Beach Marina

4.8116 reviews
17317 W Beach Rd, Austin, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Lake Travis boat owners seeking wet-slip storageBoaters wanting covered or uncovered slip optionsOwners looking for freeze protection support

West Beach Marina provides boat slips and storage on Lake Travis, with wet slips and personal watercraft ports in covered and uncovered options for powerboats, sailboats and jet skis. It also offers repair, cleaning, a private boat ramp, outdoor trailer and dry storage, and a complimentary Freeze List service that lowers eligible boats during hard freezes.

Crosswater Yacht Club, Austin#5
Strengths
  • Staff assistance and well-maintained facilities are central features of the marina experience

Crosswater Yacht Club

4.867 reviews
1505 Hurst Creek Rd, Austin, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Boaters seeking a Lake Travis marina with maintained docks and amenities

Crosswater Yacht Club is a marina on Lake Travis. It suits boaters looking for a maintained waterfront setting with helpful staff, docks and marina amenities. The available business-specific details emphasize the condition of the facilities and the crew’s assistance, including during a storm-related visit.

Hurst Harbor Marina, Austin#6
Strengths
  • Dry-stack customers can use valet launch service so boats are ready without trailering

Hurst Harbor Marina

4.7114 reviews
16405 Clara Van St, Austin, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Lake Travis boat owners needing storage, slips or repair

Hurst Harbor Marina is a full-service marina on the south shore of Lake Travis in Austin, offering covered and uncovered wet slips, dry-stack storage with valet launch service, certified boat repair, transient slips, charter boats and boat brokerage. The marina has 300 covered slips and 200 dry-stack spaces, plus online tools for managing slips, scheduling launches and accessing services.

Sandy Creek Marina, Austin#7
Strengths
  • Covered slips in multiple sizes with water, electricity and Wi-Fi

  • A full-service fuel dock and ship store

Sandy Creek Marina

4.6116 reviews
8714 Lime Creek Rd, Volente, TX 78641, United States
A good fit for
Boat owners needing Lake Travis storage or a slipBoaters stopping for fuel, snacks or ship-store suppliesVisitors looking for access to the lake

Sandy Creek Marina is a Lake Travis marina in Volente offering boat storage, slips, fuel, a ship store and a boating community. Its covered slips range from 11 by 26 feet to 20 by 60 feet and include access to water, electricity and Wi-Fi. The ship store carries ice, beer and snacks, while members receive gated access, a private restroom with shower and fuel discounts.

Sail & Ski Yacht Club, Austin#8
Strengths
  • Docks provide water and electric access

  • The marina combines boating facilities with a waterfront restaurant and bar

Sail & Ski Yacht Club

4.6109 reviews
16406 Stewart Rd, Austin, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Boat storage and lake accessWaterfront dining at Sundancer Grill

Sail & Ski Yacht Club is an Austin marina offering boat storage and lake access, with docks equipped with water and electric. The property also includes Sundancer Grill, a waterfront restaurant and bar serving a varied menu. It suits boat owners seeking a marina base as well as visitors who want dining near the water.

Lake Travis Marina, Austin#9
Strengths
  • A ship store and service crew on the marina property

  • Deep water beneath the marina and views across Lake Travis

Lake Travis Marina

4.5188 reviews
16200 Lakeshore Dr, Austin, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Boaters seeking slips and lake accessGroups planning boat rides, jet-skiing or party-boat outings

Lake Travis Marina is a marina on Lake Travis with boat slips, a ship store, service support and access to boating activities. It suits slip owners, boaters and groups planning lake outings, including boat rides, boat races, jet skiing and party-boat rentals. The marina’s deep-water setting and lake views are notable features, while its service crew handles repair needs.

Safe Harbor Emerald Point, Austin#10
Strengths
  • Provides both wet slips and dry storage

  • Vessel service covers a broad range of mechanical and finish systems

  • Offers shore power and fresh-water hookups

Safe Harbor Emerald Point

4.4250 reviews
5973 Hiline Rd, Austin, TX 78734, United States
A good fit for
Boat owners seeking slips or dry storageBoaters needing routine vessel service or a major refit

Safe Harbor Emerald Point is an Austin marina offering transient, wet and dry storage options, along with vessel service and recreational amenities. It suits boat owners seeking docking, storage or maintenance support. The service offering spans mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fiberglass, paintwork, carpentry, rigging, refrigeration, electronics and other systems, with features including shore power, fresh-water hookups and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The key facts side by side

#BusinessRatingReviewsA good fit for
#1Northshore Marina At the Hollows 4.8162Boat owners seeking covered Lake Travis storage
#2Lakeway Marina 4.7682Boat owners seeking slips and ongoing marina support
#3Riviera Marina 4.7529Families and groups planning a Lake Travis boating day
#4West Beach Marina 4.8116Lake Travis boat owners seeking wet-slip storage
#5Crosswater Yacht Club 4.867Boaters seeking a Lake Travis marina with maintained docks and amenities
#6Hurst Harbor Marina 4.7114Lake Travis boat owners needing storage, slips or repair
#7Sandy Creek Marina 4.6116Boat owners needing Lake Travis storage or a slip
#8Sail & Ski Yacht Club 4.6109Boat storage and lake access
#9Lake Travis Marina 4.5188Boaters seeking slips and lake access
#10Safe Harbor Emerald Point 4.4250Boat owners seeking slips or dry storage

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Compare marina locations around Austin and Lake Travis

These options span Austin and Lake Travis-area locations, including Volente, Jonestown, and the south shore. Northshore Marina is described as about 30 miles northwest of Austin, while Sandy Creek Marina is in Volente; use those notes to compare geography without assuming travel times.

Marina services in this comparison

  • Wet-slip storageLakeway Marina, Northshore Marina, West Beach Marina, Hurst Harbor Marina, Sandy Creek Marina, and other listed businesses describe covered or uncovered wet slips.
  • Dry-stack and trailer storageHurst Harbor Marina offers dry-stack storage with valet launch service. West Beach Marina describes outdoor trailer and dry storage, while Safe Harbor Emerald Point offers wet and dry storage.
  • Boat repair and maintenanceLakeway Marina has an on-site mechanic, Hurst Harbor Marina offers certified repair, and Safe Harbor Emerald Point lists mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fiberglass, paint, and other vessel services.
  • Rentals and group outingsLakeway Marina describes three-hour runabout rentals. Riviera Marina offers boat rentals, captained outings, and barge bookings for groups of up to 40 people.
  • Fuel, supplies, and pump-outNorthshore Marina provides fuel docks, a pump-out station, and a ship store. Sandy Creek Marina also lists fuel and a ship store.
  • Lake access and waterfront diningLake Travis Marina describes boating access and a ship store, while Sail & Ski Yacht Club combines storage and lake access with Sundancer Grill.

How to choose a marina near Austin

  1. Define the storage typeDecide whether you need a covered wet slip, uncovered slip, dry stack, trailer storage, or transient space; the listed marinas do not offer identical arrangements.
  2. Match services to your vesselAsk whether the marina supports your boat type and needs, from mechanical work and detailing to fiberglass, electronics, or a personal watercraft port.
  3. Consider launch convenienceHurst Harbor Marina describes valet launch service for dry-stack customers. Ask how retrieval works if you prefer not to trailer or launch independently.
  4. Plan for a day on the lakeCompare Lakeway Marina’s three-hour runabouts with Riviera Marina’s captained outings and large-group barge bookings.
  5. Check availability and locationHurst Harbor Marina notes limited availability for some slip options and maintains a waitlist. Confirm current openings, vessel limits, and the route from your starting point.

Questions people often ask

Which marinas offer boat storage?

Lakeway Marina, Northshore Marina, West Beach Marina, Hurst Harbor Marina, Sandy Creek Marina, Sail & Ski Yacht Club, and Safe Harbor Emerald Point describe storage or slip options, with formats varying by business.

Where can I rent a boat or book a group outing?

Lakeway Marina describes three-hour runabout rentals. Riviera Marina offers boat rentals, captained outings, and barge bookings for groups of up to 40 people.

Which marinas provide repair or maintenance?

Lakeway Marina, West Beach Marina, Hurst Harbor Marina, Lake Travis Marina, and Safe Harbor Emerald Point describe repair or service support. Safe Harbor lists especially broad vessel-service categories.

Are all of these marinas in Austin?

No. The comparison includes Austin locations and Lake Travis-area options. Northshore Marina is described as being in Jonestown, and Sandy Creek Marina as being in Volente.

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