Do you long for world class walks along the Bay? Are picnics by the SF Bay romantic enough for you? What about a very long walk down an endless pier? Sadly the pier itself is closed, but the shoreline is timeless and gorgeous. And let's not forget fishing on a perfect day. Along the Bay Trail, you will find happy visitors and families. There is history here with free knowledge Mon-Sun, bring your own container. read more

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The Berkeley Pier has been closed for several years now!! No doubt they either need to retrofit it or tear it down altogether and build another one. The 4 stars is for when it was open, and you could walk all the way out to what felt like the middle of the Bay. A great way to walk off the dinner and/or drinks that you had at Skates which is right next to it. People would be out here all day and night fishing, or just hanging out. I really miss walking on this Pier, I really hope they repair or replace it, if not, I'll always be glad I got to experience it when it was open!! read more

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I work from home and spend my lunch breaks here. It's clean, beautiful and peaceful

Been hanging out here for years. Fishing is enjoyable as the pier is quite long and the comradery among fishermen is present. Halibut, Stingrays, and Rock Crab can be caught here. With the Bay Area breeze against your directional view, you just can't help to notice it's also 420 friendly just like the city in its entirety. Absolutely perfect to enjoy the sunset. It's my short getaway. read more

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I have visions of bundling up and walking alone on the pier in the early morning fog with salt air blowing on my face. Of course, that will never happen it would be to cold. I walk here when it is nice. And enjoy sunsets from my warm car parked along the waterfront. On clear days there are great views of the Golden Gate, the Bay Bridge and San Francisco. Fishermen line the sides of the pier. It is possible to land different fish, although I never see too many people pulling anything in. They are there because according to the fish reports the pier is a good place to fish. As an added bonus you don't need a license to throw in your line. People do try there are always people out there trying to bring home a fish or a crab. When the pier opened it extended 3.5 miles towards San Francisco, today its 2.5 miles. It is possible to walk 3000 feet on the uneven pavement and look at the remains of the old pier. It is a rickety icon of life along the shoreline read more

Berkeley Pier - Foggy morning on the pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Peaceful place to relax and disconnect from the world. Would of loved to explore more of this park. Didn't under stand how it was a national state park is looking like its kinda being led towards neglecting. Notices a lot of homeless people setting up tents right along side the entrance of this place. Definitely needs a bit TLC. But for the most part it was very delightful. There were still people out exercising and going along their business without a care. Wonder how this placed looked like 20 years ago. Nevertheless tho, it was very peaceful and tranquil. The water was beautiful. People were partly sailing and stuff in the water. Don't know about jumping in there. Probably if it were super hot I'd take a dive. I don't know, it just seems like all the water in northern Cali is just plain cold. read more

Berkeley Pier - Nice! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been visiting the Berkeley Pier since I was a child. Since I no longer live in Oakland, I don't get to visit as frequently as I'd like. I'm hoping that will change in the near future. Although parking can sometimes suck balls, the scenery here is beautiful and well worth it! read more

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Spring Break 2015 in CA...This pier is a beautiful place to fish. The pier is located on the edge of Berkeley Marina...at least if you are a boat. If you come in from the land side it is at the far end. Either way there are lots of fishermen and women here and couples walking the pier. Originally the pier extended out some three miles into San Francisco Bay...then it was shortened to just over two miles, and now only the first half mile or so is useable. If you walk the half mile out to the end you hit a wall and can see the pier's support beams extending out much farther into the bay. But since they have no platform on top, you cannot walk it. All to say the pier is much shorter than before, but still a great walk. The views are wonderful as you can see the Golden Gate Bridge (in fact you can see all three bay bridges on a clear day) and the skyline of San Francisco...just beautiful. Sunrise and sunset are exceptional, and you can watch fog roll in from the Pacific Ocean at times. If you are in the area do give this site a try. read more

Berkeley Pier - Quarter mile long pier with the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've heard this location is closed but it was really a Bay Area gem. They had free parking close to the location and a great pier for fishing and crabbing. There's often local food vendors if you don't want to dine fancy at the restaurant. They have great wind caves that you can fish from and place your chairs when it gets cold. A lot of people use these as a restroom however, because the bathrooms are only at the beginning and end of a long pier. While some can really smell, they are a welcome protection from the cold winds. The people here are also very friendly and there is a lot of families fishing and grilling their catch. When you bring ladies here, the stalls for the bathrooms have no doors and they don't like that- but as a "door guard" asking people to wait(because your girlfriend is pee shy) they totally understand and take shifts for each other. They have great fish cleaning stations throughout the pier. There's a really chill vibe with beer and 420 everywhere, I really hope this pier opens again soon read more

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The Berkley pier/marina is alwayz a chill place ya diggg...watching the student onna clear june evening or any nite diggg...luv the bay... read more

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The pier stretches out into the western horizon, rewarding visitors with devastatingly gorgeous views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge and the city, particularly during sunset. Fan of the fishies? Well, grab that rod! No piece of paper stands between your hook and a gaping pesca-mouth; as the half mile stretch is public, licenses aren't required, and on bright days you'll find it quite the bustling place for strollers and fishing folk alike. There's plenty of parking, and it's a super easy jaunt off the Bay Trail. If you do partake in the bait and hook, just be sure to dispose of your catch properly as to not add to the splendiferous odor that never really leaves no matter how gusty it be. Bring along a warm layer, the wind can be bitingly cold. There's no shortage of characters: the lone gaucho in full regalia, teenage boys casting their nets, a pair of buddies in forest camo rooted to their collapsible camping chairs with the footrests and built-in can holders using "fishing" as an excuse to their wives to sit around and shoot the shit and drink beer. Every once in a while, the #5 bus deposits a gaggle of gussied up high school kids, multi-generational families and amorous pairs to share in the sunshine. Sunday afternoon paradise. read more

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Why 4 stars? Because it's a great place to be alone with your thoughts... and graffiti. --- --- --- On one hand, this is an easy 5-star for me. On my day-long tour of the East Bay, I needed a non-food activity, in between stuffing my calorie hole. I REALLY loved the zen that walking the pier provided. The views of the entire Bay Area were so incredible that it allowed me to forget about how many steps I was tacking on to my FitBit. I allowed my thoughts to wander and it really was therapeutic. So why not 5 stars? Well... the pier is almost more graffiti than non-graffiti. There's a constant smell of human urine and weed and in the air. There are more than a fair share of drifters wandering about and fishing. And littering seems to be a requirement. Not just random beer bottles, but big things like broken beach chairs. The Bay Area is one extreme or another - either you need 5 different types of recycling receptacles on each street corner, or you have people who unapologetically treat the city like their own personal garbage can. I would absolutely make the hike up and down the pier again, but it could use a little polishing. read more

Its a pier..and you gaze beyond and there is it.. tadaaaa...the Golden Gate Bridge... but if you are on the GG Bridge.. you cannot see the pier. Funny how things work. Lots of seagulls, boats, squirrels and raccoons at night. Super scenic!!!! Great place to bring your visitors if you don't have to the time to take them to SF... you can say.. "See.. .there is SF..now lets go visit 4th street where there is actual parking." read more

Berkeley Pier - A 2 hour slow sundial. Bring a watch. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Some history here; it used to extend way out, as part of the ferry service to SF. The pier is ok, it's got some great views, but it's not that exciting after a couple of visits. The rest of the marina is where the action is at. For an exhilarating bathroom experience, try using the public toilets on the pier - the wind can whip up around your backside. But definitely worth a walk out once if you're at the marina. read more

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Alright all my east bay yelpers, this is the SPOT! I go here maybe twice a month just to walk the pier and watch the guys fish. I even saw a few guys crabbing! A great place to just chill and enjoy the view or drink a tall can and watch the sun set. I think the pier has to be one of the longest around but when you get to the end you feel like you have accomplished a spin class or a hour of zumba! The guy at the beginning with the snack bar is cool! Dogs are welcomed, 420 friendly and parking is easy. This is a great location to just stop by to view and get a taste of mother nature and the big blue ocean. read more

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Of all the piers in the Bay Area this is by far the best one it goes out into the bay over a half mile well lit at night parking is perfect right at the base of the pier and just a straight walk to the end I come here for fishing and for crabbing mostly it's open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the people there seem to be very friendly PS- you don't need a fishing license for California piers " saltwater" squid seems to be the bait of choice read more

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I have been coming here for years. When my brother and I were young, our mother use to bring us to the "wood park". There you can climb on different play stuctures made from wood. You could paint wood items as well. At the end there is the beautiful view of the Berkeley marnia. You can walk along the long pier while looking over to the bridge. read more

Berkeley Pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Berkeley, California

Berkeley pier is a nice little spot away from your chaotic day. Right by the ocean and fisherman. You can stroll along the pier for about a mile and just admire the scenery. Unfortunately they closed it off recently, but it's still a nice place to walk around. read more

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Time for City Hall to get going on rebuilding the Berkeley Pier. First they got rid of Iceland skate rink, then the pier. Hardly nothing left in Berkeley that's family friendly! Shame on the leadership in Berkeley! read more

The Berkeley Pier is a long, 2/3 mile stretch from Skates on the Bay out to, well, the SF Bay. At the end, you'll see the City, the Golden Gate Bridge, Emeryville, and UC Berkeley out in the distance. This pier has been my destination for my running route for the past couple months (a 10 mile journey overall), and it's always relaxing and peaceful to just stroll along the pier and gaze at the water. I come here just to destress from the never ending onslaught of midterms, problem sets, projects, and whatever else UC Berkeley wants to throw at me. It's always fun just to watch the people fishing (or fish yourself!) as well. They're always bundled up to hide from the wind: just remember to bring some type of jacket if you plan to be there long. I've usually felt my fingers and face go numb on the pier since I'm usually only wearing my running gear here! All in all, a great place for relaxing, a date (sunsets here are amazing), or just to see an awesome view of San Francisco and the East Bay. read more

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I was around town for a seminar to attend and was early, so I decided to walk along the pier. The view was spectacular, but I was disappointed that the walk into the pier was closed. You can see both the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate in one breathe. I'll be back again. Tips on finding location: Drive all the way into the end. Don't make any turns until you see the end =) read more

For all those fishermen openly or still in the closet, Berkeley Pier is the place to start, continue, or improve. The authentic mixture of gutted fish, sea weed, and urine smells provide the impetus to those who come here weekend after weekend (or day after day) and catch zit and to those who accidentally come here once in a lifetime and catch a big ol' halibut or a striped bass. I remember those windy weekends when we would come here loaded with high-tech fishing gear and freeze our asses off trying to get at least a freaking smelt. Then a group of Chinese would come with fishing hooks tied to a rope and catch 5 striped bass in a course of an hour. Now that's fate. Those are the times when you realize there is no God, at least not on your side. Hey, here are the great things I can say about the Pier: * No fishing license is needed to fish on a public pier * You can run, walk, jog, jump-rope, etc the pier - cause it's a mile long (seems like) * You can watch the teenagers promenading in short skirts and high heels taking a break from cruising Berkeley streets * You can enjoy the view on a nice warm clear day (hardly ever), watch the sail boats glide by, watch the wind surfers risking to freeze alive for the occasional thrill * You can watch the sunset Just go outside for God's sake. read more

Teenagers take note: This is a good option to go "park" with your significant other. There's free parking right at the base of the pier, it's a pleasant walk with nice views of the bay, the bridges, and SF, AND there are little walled alcoves to keep the wind off anglers and prying eyes off couples. If you are the fishing type, you'll appreciate that about midway along there is a cleaning station available. read more

This a great pier to hang out and enjoy the ocean breeze! At the tip of the pier you get a view of the 3 beautiful bay bridges (golden gate, bay, and Marin)! A perfect place for fishermen to hook some bait. Try spending the sunset or sunrise there.. You'll realize just how beautiful of a place you live in. read more

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Its a cool pier . I have a lot of good memories of fishing there with my family.

Closed....since August DON'T go. With all the GREAT reviews...my daughter and I were looking forward to a great day of pier fishing. Due to structural issues, locals told us the pier closed last August. Too BAD. We had to look for another place to continue our expedition. read more

It's filthy. It can be smelly. It's bitterly cold at night. It's often crowded, and if it's not crowded, I'd bet its unsafe. All these negatives aside, when you walk out to the end-- or as far as one can walk anymore-- you're almost a mile into the waters of the bay, dry and stable. Look around you in all directions, save for that roughly 10 foot path you just walked, and it's water. This is not the sort of thing that man was designed for. We build boats to access the water. We rarely walk on it. At almost 0 feet elevation, you can look out towards SF: an uncommon uninterrupted view. Look back over your shoulder, and you can see the Berkeley hills, and if you imagine hard enough, you can see the antithesis of the Pier-- the Lawrence Hall of Science. read more

It doesn't matter what time of day it is......(well, the view is better if you can see)......This place...this pier....well, it's always here...open 24/7! Where else can you combine a lovely stroll (relatively fresh air), good parking (now this! is a commodity), a finite distance (important if your walker friend is in the mood for a trek), observe some interesting fisher-people with their interesting catches, and overall, a totally awesome place to people-watch a diverse crowd. It also comes with some interesting history.....like did you know the pier originally started on 2nd street? Those bumps on the road down University are part the original pier! How's that!!! A lovely place to enjoy: The Berkeley Pier. read more

Has been closed for several years now. No reopening date. Shame on Berkeley government officials for not prioritizing this repair. Instead they choose to pay themselves bloated salaries and benefits. read more

Nice place to go if you want to see the SF skyline and bridges. Make sure to go on a sunny day. The fog can really mess it up for you. There's a nice restaurant here on the waterfront - real romantic. Check it out!! Wouldn't be a bad idea to take a date here. You know, walk around and talk or just sit in your car and "talk". read more

I'm surprised this hasn't been reviewed yet. It's possibly my favorite memory of Berkeley--up there with the west side of the campus, the botannical garden, and Cheeseboard Pizza. It stretches out for what seems like miles (but probably isn't) into the bay, as if you're walking to San Francisco. People fish along the sides, not just for fun, but trying to catch the day's supper. Usually it's overcast and windy, and the experience is gloomy--like something out of Myst. But on sunny days it's uplifting. I used to dream of how great it would be if the pier really were extended to San Francisco. Imagine how perfect the world would be if you could ride your bikes from Berkeley into the city. It can't be impossible, because I feel like I am half way there when I get to the end. read more

Very, very nice pier, loved just sitting on the bench overlooking the water must bring a jacket! Lol the view is breathtaking. Bring a book, bring the kids, bring the dogs. Very relaxing location overlooking the city! read more

Berkeley Pier - Come by and relax! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Berkeley, California

This is an awesome place to relax and enjoy some quiet time and soothing sites. From almost any point on the marina, you can see San Francisco, Alcatraz, Golden gate Bridge, and the bay bridge on a clear day of course. There is free parking on the pier, and an area to walk your dog. Be careful about the big separate you from the water. They are covered in bird poop. The area is usually pretty clean, and most people like to park their car and sit and watch. If the weather is good, get out and walk around. But don't forget a jacket. The air is always cooler on the water. read more

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I've been here countless times- one of my favorite places to take an easy walk and clear my mind. Nice with the ocean breeze. Tons of parking available. Great view of the city. Lots to do in the surrounding Marina area (i.e. Adventure playground, sailing, etc.) read more

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If you are anywhere near the Berkley Marina you should check this place out. It was a lot of fun walking to the end of the pier and watching people fish. The view is also pretty amazing. Golden Gate Bridge, The Bay Bridge, and all the sail boats made for a great family experience. read more

I've recently gotten into a bit of fishing and crabbing thanks to Mr. Face. I like it here. Open space, plenty of parking, and everyone is friendly. As some have said, it's also nice to have that bit of privacy from time to time ;) From the few times I've gone, we were able to catch a few crabs. Got a sting ray thing once too. We threw him back in of course, but with difficulty... The sounds they make are a bit disturbing and freaking thing was ugly. Be sure to wear 342398 layers if you come late or in the middle of the night/early morning. or you'd freeze your toosh off. read more

Dude. The smell, the people fishing, the sailboats on the water...it's people out having a good time. And when it gets hot inland you're always guaranteed a cool breeze and a great view here. It's been one of my favorite spots for years and I try to hop off the freeway for a hot dog or something whenever I can. There's a hot dog stand at the entrance to the pier. Get yourself a cookie or a soda or something. This is also one of those hidden gems that I don't mind telling everyone about. There's plenty of parking and space to walk around. Nobody is going to put a starbucks there anytime soon. read more

So far I've come here three times. First time, I came here with my former roomie. We were wondering around Berkeley going shopping. So she took a detour of going to this place instead of hitting the freeway since it was soo backed up with traffic bc of rush hour. Nice detour it was. It's a nice quiet walk on the pier & back. Of course, sometimes it seems like it's never ending, but it feels great once you made it to the end. You see the nice view of the city and can smell the ocean. Beautiful warm & breezy weather & sailboats. Little cubicle for people sit in (of course bring your own chair for there's no benches in the cubicles) to have their own lil privacy. read more

Yes, what a great place... I too moved from Berkeley to Cambridge, and dream of places such as this when I miss the West Coast. I remember many a sunny January day walking on the pier, thinking to myself: "What season is this? Winter? Oh, yeah, I'm wearing my thin scarf and jean jacket. Summer? Oh, yeah, I'm wearing my thin scarf and jean jacket." Cambridge, MA is similar to Berkeley, CA in many ways, but I sure do miss my Berkeley Pier... read more

Wow, what a spectacular spot!!! Went here late in the evening one night. Amazing views of the water and San Francisco. it was freezing cold but still worth it. Though it was late, there were still families out there which was nice. read more