La Costa Boat Works handles hull repair, fiberglass, and full-service maintenance for yacht owners, captains, and fleet managers across Southern California — at a fraction of what the same work costs in a U.S. yard.
La Costa Boat Works started in 2016, built on hands-on experience from established regional yards — the kind of practical knowledge that only comes from working the floor before running it.
We're not the biggest yard in Baja. We're the one that picks up the phone, gives you a straight technical answer, and stands behind the work when your boat goes back in the water.
From inspection to a freshly painted hull — every stage of marine maintenance, handled in-house.
Bottom paint, antifouling, topside finishing, and gelcoat application — the work that brings the most business and the work we're best at.
Structural fiberglass repair and hull correction for vessels up to 80 feet, evaluated and scoped before any work begins.
Engine, running gear, and propulsion system work — diagnostics through full repair.
Routine and seasonal upkeep so your vessel is ready for the water when you need it.
Custom modifications and improvements scoped around what your vessel actually needs.
Custom woodwork, cabin fit-out, and upholstery — interior and deck carpentry done to the same standard as the hull.
Southern California owners cross the border for the same reason fleets have for years — Ensenada combines a real marine workforce with pricing that turns a partial fix into a complete refit.
Ask us about your projectClose enough to deliver your boat yourself or arrange a captain transfer — a coastal trip down the same Pacific, not an overseas shipment.
Our team's experience comes out of established regional yards — the kind of practical know-how built over years on the floor.
The scope that gets quoted as a partial fix in a Southern California yard becomes a complete, properly-done refit here — without cutting corners on materials.
Fifteen specialists in fiberglass, marine paint, and mechanical work, plus subcontractors — a team that knows each other's work and brings in the right hands when a project calls for it.
No stock photos — every image here is from a vessel that came through our yard.
Sportfisher · Haul-out
Fresh Hull Paint
Surface Prep
Gelcoat DetailRunning GearReal scope, real timelines, real outcomes — the way we'd brief any owner before a project starts.
Travel Lift · Re-LaunchPre-Season Haul-OutGelcoat & FinishHave a project that doesn't look like these? Most of our work is custom-scoped.
Describe Your ProjectVessels directly from our yard — documented, refit, and priced to move.
From our Google Maps reviews
"Best little secret in Ensenada for boat repair. Guillermo is very experienced and has a talented group of workers that can basically work miracles on your boat and get you fixed up in no time at all. Highly recommended."
"Great experience, highly recommend their work — friendly staff, decent prices. Excellent results, highly recommend them. Everyone compliments me on how great my boat looks now."
"Wonderful haul out experience! Guillermo and his staff are a pleasure to work with. I really appreciate their hard work, ready smiles, and fair prices. Thank you so much."
"Best place in Ensenada to have your boat worked on. They have painted and outfitted 2 of my boats — great work, great people."
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from Southern California clients.
Ensenada has serviced U.S.-flagged vessels for decades — it's a working port with an established marine industry. Our process is built around the standards U.S. owners expect, and most of our clients come back for repeat work.
Owners typically bring their vessel across as a temporary import for repair, which is routine and well-documented. We can walk you through the paperwork ahead of time so there are no surprises.
Every project gets a written scope and timeline before work starts. Our crew has practical experience from established regional yards, and we document progress with photos at every stage.
Yes. Send photos and a description of what your vessel needs over WhatsApp or email, and we'll give you a preliminary estimate. A final quote follows our in-person inspection once the boat is in the yard.
We work on sailboats, sportfishing boats, and motor yachts up to about 80 feet. We mostly work on projects in the 30–60 foot range, but reach out regardless of size.
Tell us about your vessel and what it needs. We'll respond with a preliminary estimate, usually within one business day.