Love it here! Watching the fog creep over the hills, views of Alcatraz and the City, activity all…read morearound, paddle boarders, kayaks, swimmers, boats going by. The staff is always so accommodating and friendly! We LOVE taking our boat here. It is a little rough on your dock lines... the end ties are old railroad ties, there are no cleats, and the steady passing boat traffic keeps things lively. But even with THAT... it really is our favorite place to visit.

A spectacular marina in beautiful Sausalito. Schoonmaker is a full service marina with docking and…read moremaintenance in a world class facility. End docks are available for guests. The beach area is perfect for families to play safely in calm waters. A great area for kayaking, SUP and swimming. Spectacular views at night, the twinkling lights of Sausalito and Tiburon adds to the ambiance of Schoonmaker. It's a short walk into Sausalito to shop, dine and take in the views. Dunphy Park is also a short walk to play volleyball and bocce ball.

A beautiful spot!…read more The Berkeley Marina quickly became one of my favorite weekend spots while going to school in the city. There is something here for quite literally everyone of all ages and physical capabilities. I visited on a warm Saturday afternoon and was pleased to see there were people literally everywhere. On the land, there were dozens of children playing on the playgrounds. My friends and I were walking by the Adventure Playground (a wooden, quite industrial-looking play area), where we heard what sounded like the hammering of wood. I jokingly asked, "what is that noise? Are the kids in there building the playground themselves?" To my surprise, they literally were. This playground offers the unique opportunity for children to build and design the play area themselves. There are forts, towers, and even a zipline. This is a great way for kids to build community and work with their hands. Right next to this is a more "traditional" playground with slides, swing sets, and all the works. There are also many walking/running trails around the whole marina. Along these paths there are benches and tables where you can have a picnic and enjoy the beautiful view of the bay. You'll see people being active throughout the whole area. The main paths are paved so they are accessible to those with mobility issues. There are public restrooms available that are relatively clean. The water activities are endless here. There are kayak rentals, sail boats, and just plain swimmers. There are multiple docks to launch small crafts and to take a dip. In the shallower beachy areas, there were children swimming. If you look off to the distance, you'll see the strong open water swimmers practicing in their wetsuits. You may even see people learning how to use a hydrofoil board. People are often flying their kites off the bay's breeze too. I believe this is truly a spot for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. But, must I warn you...beware of the squirrels because they WILL run up to you and they sure aren't shy.

OH WOW! Berkeley Marina has been several fun times with the family!…read more It has amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding city! Lots of parks nearby. Cesar E Chavez Park, Berkeley Waterfront, Shorebird Park, and much more! We saw people paddle boarding, and kayaking. Plenty of boats and sailboats, too. We enjoyed the walking trails! There's plenty of eateries all around! Restaurants with a view of the water!! Overall, we enjoyed it. It's a beautiful area to get your steps in. Have a meal with friends and family.

I have never seen a better run or well-kempt Marina in over 20 years of boating. I don't have a…read moreslip there now, but I did in the past and highly recommend Emery Cove under the management of Diane Isley.

Ask around in the boating community about the harbormaster here, and you will get a VERY wide range…read moreof responses...a hint that we may, in my opinion, be dealing with a bi-polar or sociopathic personality. On one hand, you will get raised eyebrows, shaking heads and warnings like: "she can be sweet and nice, always with a slightly bitter saccharin aftertaste, but pity the fool that gets on her bad side. Others will say she is wonderful, with no complaints. IOWs, in my opinion, she seems to have two faces, one for slip owners, and another for the renters who she tends to view as second hand citizens. Rather than viewing customer SERVICE as the staff's paramount responsibility, customer POLICING is the focus, and the very long list of stringent rules are SELECTIVELY enforced, seemingly with the focus being renters Diane does not like. For example: Look at the aerial view of the marina on Google Maps. I count 36 boats that extend 1-3 feet beyond the ends of the slip fingers, which is not allowed in the rules. But, if you're on her s-list, Diane will come out and measure your boat, reprimand you for the violation, and demand corrective actions, including moving to a longer, more expensive slip. The same violations all around the marina are ignored. Diane also finds it impossible to admit when she is wrong. She simply will not say it, and it has been my experience that she will bend and stretch the truth mercilessly in order avoid having to admit she's not right about something. AND, even worse, if you do dare to disagree with her on even the most minor topic, and prove her wrong, you will never escape being on her bad side, and will be subjected to condescending passive aggressive communication as long as you are there under her very large thumb. For example, if you disagree with her or complain about something, she will tell you that if you don't like it there, you can leave, as if every boat owner doesn't already know that. I have at least 10 emails from her ending with that passive aggressive, threatening comment. Hardly a message the owners of the many vacant, unrented slips, or owners trying to sell their slips, would want current renters in good standing, potential renters or buyers to hear. And, if she doesn't like you, and you disagree with her more times than she can tolerate, she will EVICT you without cause, no reason given, a pure act of spite by a person who seems "mad with power". Not everyone can handle a position of power with consistent grace and kindness.

I've kept my boat in dry storage here for 8 years. "Knock on wood" never had a bad issue…read more The grounds are kept very clean and there is a safe easy feeling about the place. The staff both office and grounds are very professional and friendly. The absolute cleanest bathrooms around! (Security key access only) My only complaints are 1. The washdown pressure where I keep My boat stored in the gated lot very low. Barely flushes motor. 2. The ramp at high water, or anywhere near that, is very difficult to use due to the angle of the ramp being very low. I can have all 4 wheels of my truck wet and the boat will still be entirely out of the water.

Do Not Get Gas at the fill up station near FISH RESTAURANT. The owner is so rude. He has no respect…read morefor women and his gas is way too expensive also. I will never go back.

This is one of my spots I like to park at and have coffee in the morning or lunch in the afternoon…read more Definitely a peaceful little spot where boats launch and come in. A great view of coast guard island is also here... And if you're lucky it's always cool watching these big boats dock or launch. There are a few tables ,fish cleaning station and a dock you can walk out on.Parking is always plentiful.

The Grand Marina ain't so "grand" when it comes to adhering to federal moratoriums on evictions,…read morefollowing local law or just having any all-around common decency, so be sure to get everything in writing beforehand when dealing with these people. Because they apparently are "above the law," at least in Alameda and these are the facts: October 2019 - My partner and I purchased an 88' yacht for $350,000 that was already berthed at the Grand Marina - a live aboard vessel which also apparently doubled as a "turn-key" Airbnb business, and were subsequently charged or taxed a $400 per room surcharge by the Grand Marina, as per our written and signed contract. December 2019 - The United States Coast Guard investigator Paul Taylor boarded our vessel and notified us that we were in violation of federal law because we were not allowed to rent out individual rooms aboard our vessel. When we showed him the written contract/agreement that we had with the Harbormaster, he informed us that this contract was illegal, and that he was going to inform Chris, once again - that such practices are not legal within US Coast Guard guidelines. January 2020 - The Harbormaster and his lead muscle, aka the Janitorial Supervisor, begin and outright campaign of terror and harassment in an attempt to get us to voluntarily leave the marina for "throwing them under the bus" according to the janitor. Because they had no legitimate grounds for eviction, they began with hostilities and harassment, which have been documented with the Alameda PD. February 2020 - The Grand Marina harbormaster "encourages" me to host an upcoming event for the Alameda PD aboard my vessel on March 15, while making it abundantly clear that by doing so and "comping" the event, any possible future eviction proceedings can be avoided. Something smells fishy at the Grand Marina and it ain't the malfunctioning pump-out station. I protested, Chris got offended, and Ray began his assault. The power and water supply to our vessel was illegally shut off by the janitor Ray, only to subsequently be returned to operation by the Alameda Fire Department because they didn't want an environmental "hazmat situation," and Ray subsequently made a direct threat to me, by telling me to "watch your back" which has been documented by the Alameda PD. March 2020 - Covid-19 Pandemic moratorium on evictions issued. The Grand Marina then constructs an illegal 10 foot barrier, thus prohibiting access to our vessel in an obvious attempt to force us to voluntarily leave the marina. When I filed a complaint with the Alameda building department, as well as the Alameda Police Department, I was informed that because the marina is "private property"'(even though it's actually leased from the state) that it was a "civil matter," meaning that I had no immediate recourse. This subsequently turned out to be "fake news," just like the Harbormaster's claim that he "owned" the marina, thus affording him full autonomy on federally jurisdicted coastal lands. Trump said "BUID THE WALL" and Chris obeyed with the construction of a non-permitted and haphazardly conceived barrier. And because of this illegally constructed barrier, I was forced to access my vessel, in order to dewater and maintain it, through alternative means. I was forced to purchase a kayak, so as to access my vessel via federal water ways, so as not to touch or "trespass" on the personally owned property of the Grand Marina, and in doing so subsequently suffered an accident when my canoe capsized in strong winds and currents, and Iwas taken to Alameda General Hospital for Apoxia after I almost drowned saving my dog. This is all documented with Alameda PD, Alameda FD as well as Alameda General Hospital. May 2020 - Our vessel is stolen - broad daylight - and transported to the Delta Bay Marina in Isleton, CA, where it was subsequently looted and stripped bare of all of our personal belongings in excess of $130,000. Look at my other reviews for for the details. When we reported this theft to the Alameda PD and the United States Coast Guard, they were advised by the Grand Marina that we had in fact takien the vessel ourselves, and that it had not been stolen. It turns out there is much more than meets the eye here and I will leave that for the justice system to determine, bucriminal investigation is underway and it's a good thing that Grand Marina has insurance. The state of California should also investigate and reconsider their partnership with this not so Grand Marina. UPDATE: We have since provided documentation to the Alameda Police Department confirming that our vessel was in fact STOLEN, and paid for in full. Please find attached a copy of the current proof of OWNERSHIP from the California DMV. We are also the recognized owners as per the NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER/UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.

Good solid marina. We've had our sailboat here for two years and love the management (Ken, Bobbi…read moreand Steve). and the liveaboards. Great value for Sausalito just a little far from the open sailing. That said, it has a wonderful "wild" feel to it

Just a really great marina and way less stuffy than some of the folks down the road. Harbor master…read moreis friendly, dock is modern, dock boxes are easily three times larger than Clipper and unlike other marinas you don't have to share a bathroom with some random restaurant or office park. Sheriff's Dept. keep its boats there and maybe that's why nobody has stolen as much as a winch handle even when I forget to lock up all winter. I have a 32" but I've seen yachts much larger and smaller (including a couple kayaks tied up on B-dock). Easy parking, clean bathrooms, fresh water and reliable shore power at every slip. Views of Bay Bridge, SF, Tiburon/Belvedere and Mt. Tam. Been there a few years and don't have a single complaint. Love that you can auto-pay rent on a credit or debit card w/o a fee. Richard bay marina is the place for me.

I came here once before but didn't have a chance to look around. I went to the restaurant and left…read more But this time, I took a chance to look around and marveled at all of the funky wood and metal treasures surrounding what would otherwise be a barren wasteland. The funkiness of the creative touches were cool. It was nice and sunny and there was a slight breeze. There were tables to sit, an unmanned cart for food, and the stage. I find it interesting that all of that was there because until I came to another restaurant in the area, I didn't know that this area existed. Now driving there is a beast because the roads are littered with potholes and there are areas where there is essentially one lane to drive, so you have to be very, very careful. But this spot, once you get to it, is it worth it? Maybe, it depends on what's going on. I'd love for them to have a bit more going on, but I respect the fact that it is so far out of the way that it may be a bit difficult. The marina down there is quite small and there's no way to tell how much business would come by that. So, this wouldn't be a destination like Berkeley or Richmond Marina's where they have options if you want to eat, but it's cute and funky and with the restaurant they have in the area, it's not a waste of time.

Very well run Marina, very nice people. Docks and ramp are…read morein good shape as well as the large parking lot.

Great place to fuel up your boat only been there a couple of times but they're always very customer…read moreoriented super nice people

This is a nice place to come for a walk anytime of day! Weekends are pretty busy. I like how you…read morecan walk along this part if the Marina and u can continue walking on the street to another part. Plenty if free parking which is great as well!