This is one great Marina!!…read more I came here on a sunny Saturday, parking was easy, and the whole vibe here was just chill!! Lots of trails to walk and run on that connects to the nearby parks, seems like you could get some good miles in here!! The fishing pier offered great views of the Carquinez Strait and the Benecia-Martinez Bridge!! There are also plenty of picnic areas here, and it's just a short walk to Downtown Martinez!!

It is simply beautiful! The marina is so well made. Perfect for walks, fishing off the pier,…read moresitting, enjoy the water. Nice clean bathrooms as well. Enjoy people!

First time have a crab cake! It was fresh and good!yum! Definitely will try it again & again!read more

There's a moment, when you putting that hours/ wishing to head home and shower/ but to sustain…read morerequires inner power/ keeping mysterious like Dark Towers/ beat my Bowser and he said Wowsered/ just relaxing beer tasting acidic not sour/ Wait just raising from comatose house sir/ like Uriel but stouter/ loving the sound but make it louder/ chilling and enjoying being a mouther/ Anyway ways the magic hour then on to family things! This is a great hidden gem for a pastime intermittently experience: Shore Sea Fishing. And if you have time bring a book and chair unless you have a picnic table and willing to talk. Stay happy and come through. Please support your community and keep this place as clean as it is, no restrooms, but no would tell if it's number one. Enjoy the multi-cultured experience with your own music and foods(snacks) and come through to breeze or fish. For two.

Beautiful east bay regional park area with pier that you can fish from. Lovely park area for…read moregatherings. It's a bit of a drive to get there but on a spring day it's full of wild flowers

** The following review reflects my experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. **…read more Listen, if I was a fisherman, I'm sure I'd be in halibut heaven at this pier. Even though it's about twenty years old, this is no ramshackle wooden extension into the Carquinez Strait. Remnants of that tarnished image can be seen on the left. This one is made of concrete and built with brushed metal mesh railings. For those of us who know fish only through our sushi orders, there are nice views of the Carquinez Bridge and the C&H Sugar Factory if you can walk around the constant fishermen. There's also a pleasant park with picnic tables, and it serves as the starting point for the Bull Valley Trail which leads up into the hills and ends in Port Costa. Pretty, unexpected spot and worth a well intentioned nature walk. RELATED - Exploring this part of Contra Costa County? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3gi6Yin

This place was great, but they need to update Google and some of the other sites…read more They're only open through Labor Day, so don't make the drive all the way up there thinking that it's open when it's not It might make sense for them also to put a message on their phone line explaining the dates Once again, highly recommend this place. The owners are really good people. This is just constructive criticism.

The drive in on the dirt road is sketchy but totally worth it. They supply you with everything and…read moreoffer good shade. You just need to bring a folding chair and you're set.

If you are going to fish or launch a boat your going to want to step on in to the bait shop…read more Stocked with gear and both live and frozen bait as well as snacks including beer y'all. Also you can buy your license here. Register here for the annual Diamond Classic Sturgeon derby. 2018 date being January 27. $25 entrance fee and pot of $$ to win depends on amount of entries. Reception after. My family participates every year! The ladies that run the shop ( there is a guy or two, also) are friendly and efficient and helpful with 'insiders' knowledge of what is catching where. Favorite thing though, I love the porch where there is always a few 'seasoned' anglers kicking it with their dogs and chatting. Makes me smile and remember my grandpas favorite response to "how are you?", he would say " well, sun shining, fish ain't biting".

I like how they open up at 6:00AM and the lady working there is super nice. She also offered to…read moregive me ice to keep my bait cool. The store layout makes it easy to see what you're looking for. I'd phone in ahead to see if they have a specific bait you're looking for like Bullheads. Great bait shop right next to a good dock.

This is just for the outside area. I haven't been to the swimming area in ages…read more Most of the time (especially not during summer) you can enter for free, park, walk around, enjoy some nature in the city and relax. There are also a few pokemon gyms located in the area if that is your thing, lol. Great place to have an impromptu picnic with a little privacy from the outside world.

Wow! It's hard to beat having lake/beach vibes that is so local to us. Clean facilities and clean…read morebeaches/water. Plenty of parking but can fill up during the weekends. Cheap prices to get in for parking as well as into the lake itself. Get here early on the weekends otherwise there is an admission limit that can be easily hit during those hot summer days. There are also lifeguards on duty here making sure that everyone is safe. Couple of caveats. Water is supposed to be chlorinated, but do note that there are wild birds that do swim/poop into the water. The shower facilities are not heated so please keep that in mind. In addition, just be aware that though many places online say that they are open till 6pm, the swimming actually ends at 5:30pm so please plan accordingly. I just cannot recommend this place enough for families, your children will love it here!

I wanted to share the experience I had with Diamond Sportfishing and Captain Kyle! WOW! We…read moregathered at the dock super early and although we thought it was early, Captain Kyle was up and at'm ready to fish! He said we were in for an adventure. The great thing about DSF is that they provide all the gear necessary for your catch. We were going out for Tuna as Bluefin are now found in the waters off the west coast, we were all pretty excited to go fishing. All we brought with us was food and drinks, having everything else included was a bonus. In the event we caught anything, they'll cut, clean, gill and give us fillets. The boat ride was awesome, no one got seasick thank goodness, there's ample seating inside and out. It was super foggy in the early morning, but cleared up by the time we started. I've not been on a fishing boat prior to this trip, and I was blown away at how scenic and beautiful the water was out there. The bright sunshine gave the water a super bright blue appearance, it was cool. Captain Kyle and his deckhand got everyone rigged up and ready to fish. The Captain is youthful and took his time answering questions and giving advice. His mixture of humor and knowledge of where the fish were was certainly a bonus because as soon as lines were in the water we heard, " Fish On!" That first Tuna took everyone on board including my son Parker to reel it in ( Posted Picture). What a freaking rush. It was exciting watching as everyone reeled something in on the boat. We laughed, joked and had such a fun day out on the water with friends. On our way back in to harbor the Captain pointed out several whale pods swimming around the boat, it was a trip seeing them jump. We enjoyed our lunch and talked about who caught the biggest tuna. In all honesty, that first one was the biggest in my book. I can't say enough great things about Captain Kyle and his Diamond Sport Fishing. Reservations were easy as charters go out practically daily either 1/2 or full days. The waters off of California are changing, getting warmer, they're seeing Bluefin Tuna and Marlin so who knows, maybe our next trip we'll catch something epic! Overall Impression: A+

Great trip! Husbands bachelor party! They loved it! They all had a fantastic time and even caught…read moresome fish and enjoyed the ride on the boat!

Salty is an awesome and very chill teacher! We had our session at the pier in Vallejo, and it was…read morea great first experience learning how to fish, and helped my partner and I get over all of the hesitation we had around it. Feel totally ready now to go get my own pole and start learning more on my own now that we've got the basics down. Plus, he teaches how to fish in a way where you can relax, chat with folks, and bring friends together without having to get stressed about the fishing itself. Highly recommend learning how to fish from Salty!

From the owner: Your Bay Area Adventure Starts on the Water: Learn to Fish the Local Way!…read more You've seen the landmarks, you've taken the photos—now it's time to experience the real Bay Area, guided by a true local specialist. Forget crowded tour buses; your authentic San Francisco Bay experience begins right here on the pier with Salty and WestCoast Eclectic Pier Fishing LLC! This isn't just a fishing lesson; it's a deep-dive, hands-on masterclass in Bay Area ecology, local culture, and self-reliance, guaranteed to be the most unique and rewarding memory of your vacation. What You'll Experience: The Salty Advantage When you step onto the pier with Salty, you are tapping into a library of local knowledge—a blend of military precision, scientific expertise, and a lifelong passion for the Bay waters. This is the ultimate local access, giving you skills you can take anywhere in the world.

My family and I just went on a whale watching trip today…read more It's always part luck. Thankfully, we got lucky. Spotted a couple Gray Whales from a distance, and after a tip from another boat were able to get closer to two others swimming together and ride along with them for a while. Captain Smitty and Lee were great! Knowledgeable, friendly, informative, and great stewards of the sea, and marine life. We definitely recommend these guys. Go with an open heart, patience, and have fun!

We had the best time with Riptide Charters. The F/V Riptide is a 40' fiberglass hull, equipped with…read morea turbo diesel, and is licensed and inspected by the United States Coast Guard. It was so clean, well until we all made a mess. It is a lovely boat. We felt so safe with the crew. The Riptide is owned by Capt. William Smith. He has been a licensed captain for over 30 years. You will find it located on "H" dock at Pillar Pt. Harbor in El Granada (near Half Moon Bay), California. The Captain was with us and he was able to help the weak ones, like me, without making me feel like I did not belong. The boat leaves super early in the morning so get some sleep the night before. I had to nap after. Go to their website to see what type of fish is in season or you will not be happy. We went for Rockfish and caught a few and were so happy. We grilled it all up and it was great and we were able to serve a lot of people. I was hoping to see a whale, but sadly, did not. I think they are pretty rare to see in that area. They have clean bathrooms. We will be back, this time for salmon.

Tough to decide if the trip was worth it. 1st, just FYI, they close the gates at sundown (not…read moredark). We went to fish. Plenty of fish were jumping and some guys said they caught some but we did not. We arrived about 8 and sunset was 8:30. The problem was the ticks! So many! I think my daughter had around 7 and the rest of us had about 1-2 each.

Lake Herman is a quiet spot to slow down, relax, and unwind. It's vey peaceful and a good fishing…read more spot too.