Michael Turner at Edgewater Marina goes above and beyond, even on a Sunday…read moreEight years ago, we bought our Duffy 22 from Michael -- and that purchase turned out to be the beginning of a relationship with someone who genuinely cares about his customers long after the sale. After leaving our boat untouched for six months, I ran into battery issues the day we needed it for a gathering with friends. I hit a wall troubleshooting online and took a chance calling Michael on a Sunday. Not only did he invite me to come by, but he already had the cables I needed waiting when I arrived. Rather than simply ringing up the sale, he walked me through the fix, explained the risks, and made sure I knew what to watch out for. When I discovered the damage was worse than expected -- acid corrosion on additional cables -- Michael had already left for the day, but still called into the shop so his colleagues could get me what I needed. He also answered my text messages asking him more questions. Thanks to him, we had a wonderful cruise with our friends that afternoon. It's genuinely reassuring to know that a knowledgeable, generous Duffy dealer is nearby -- not just when you're buying, but whenever you need real help.

For an island girl, I have never done this but when the opportunity arose it was exhilarating to be…read morethe captain on my "own" boat! Easy instructions, clean and safe boat, reasonable price, and everything made for a great experience. I definitely recommend and can't wait to do this again!

A very quiet park away from main streets with picnic tables BBQ, two playgrounds, sand beach, but…read moreno public bathroom.

Alright, let's see. I drove by and figured I'd give the…read moreplace a go. The club is a Rowing Club, their main focus is rowing backwards aka sculling. They have classes for rowing, they have E-Row, the have classes for younger kids for rowing. This is a Rowing Club. Now. The club also has Surfskis. If you want to paddle Surfskis. Their surfskis are super nice. They have V5, V8s, V10s. You can start all the way from beginner and make your way to the olympics on V10s. The boats are in brand new condition. The paddles are grat. The club also has two functional outriggers but no paddles. But at least they let you paddle them, unlike all the annoying outrigger Hawaiian clubs who won't let you touch their single Outriggers for fear you might break something. I was mainly an outrigger guy, so I loved this place. The people in the club were great. Mainly Chris Flynn, Operations Director. He let me fix the outriggers and paddle them. When there was an issue with a former club taking away my paddle he made them give it back. Anything you ask and he is happy to give it a try, you need parts, classes. So, if you have some spare change and want to go paddle BIAC is the place. You can paddle backwards You can surfski for exercise when the wind picks up if you are bored, you can even outrigger and pretend you are Kamaaina."Local", want some community join the E-Rows and have a blast or just roll in and do your thing on your time, no one is judging. Have fun.

**PLEASE IGNORE THE TWO 1 STAR RATINGS BELOW!**…read more I was a little nervous about visiting California Windsurfing in Foster city because of the two reviews below. I said you know what? I'll give them a shot. We arrived early this morning, to our surprise there was already three groups before us waiting in line as they were being helped by Susie. She maintained her cool joked around with the kids while they handled paperwork and payments. When it was our turn (2 groups) she greeted us with a smile and told us unfortunately there was a wait as all the pedal boats they had available were already rented. In the meantime we processed paperwork and payments. She pointed us in the direction for bathrooms if in case our littles needed a bathroom break before boarding our boats. One the others returned again she was very friendly to them and helped get them out of their boats. She called us over to get our jackets on and into our boats and off we went. The experience was awesome we all team worked and went into the lagoon peddled under two bridges and enjoyed people watching on their kayaks or stand up paddle boats. When we returned we were asked our time went if there was, Susie asked our kids if they had a great time and also as they had sports jerseys on and made small talk with them while we took off our life jackets. Before leaving we asked Susie's husband Steve if at all he had any Allen keys to help fix our bike seat before heading out and he did! He helped our child with the seat and shared a story of him riding as a kid. All in all this felt like we were visiting and chatting with a neighbor or friend. We were treated nicely, had a great time and even got a little workout in! This didn't feel like a customer to owner transaction whatsoever! Here's a little feedback in regard to the other reviews. We appreciated all the signage (not handwritten) posted to keep our groups in check and away from areas they weren't supposed to be in. The signage on their building was great we got to see pricing, rules and briefs to each one of their equipments to rent. The Pedal Boats had marked reminder like where to steer, disregard water which was a great reminder when we needed guidance on where to move our boat. The boat also had a little 'cubby' in the back to store water bottles/bags if needed. We opted for a 1 hour rental and our boat cost $60 ( 3 people x $10 for 30 minutes) we left 12:05 and when we came back it was 1:03. We were mindful if we had pedaled out 30min it'd be smart to make it our turn around marker to not risk a late fee (which was stated when we signed our rental agreement) When we arrived someone else was there to help us exit the boat who was also very friendly. All in all this was a wonderful experience and I hope everyone comes out and gets a chance to support this family operated business and remember have a little patience when you arrive as this is a first come first serve location and sometimes the groups ahead of you may not fully be mindful of the line behind them, I promise if you wait it out and make it to Susie you won't be disappointed!

The lagoon is one of Foster City's most distinguishable features. The boathouse near the Rec Center…read moreinvites you to get right in! The process of walk-up renting was quick and easy. I got a single sit-in kayak for one hour ($20). A staff member helped me sit into the kayak and, with a gentle shove, I was on my way into the wide open and calm waters. Kayaking offers a unique way of exploring the city that you cannot do on land. Navigate the waterfront properties, go under bridges, and get as close as you can to the birds. I stumbled upon a duck hangout near Catamaran Park! Just keep track of the time and the staff will be there to welcome you back on land. Until the next adventure!

Five Stars! My kids…read moreand I had an absolutely fantastic whale-watching trip with Sanctuary Cruises. Captain Joey made the entire experience incredible. His knowledge of the sea life, the Monterey Bay whale habitat, and everything we were seeing from the whales to the sea lions hunting made the trip so much more than just a boat ride. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that enthusiasm made the experience even better. We had an amazing time and will absolutely be back. Thank you, Captain Joey and Sanctuary Cruises, for such a memorable day!

Sanctuary Cruises was *thee* best whale watching experience! Easy booking process, and very…read moreaccommodating staff (we were running late due to the lovely Bay Area traffic coming from SF, and they actually called to make sure we were coming and would make it for departure!). Both the guide and captain were so nice, and knowledgeable! I understand that our cruise wasn't usual, as there was so much activity - however we saw SO many whales. We could see no less than 3 at a time, and many were within 10-30 feet of the boat! An amazing time, both my 6-year old and I were thoroughly impressed :)

Everything about Marquis Charters was first class. Captain Dave has EXCELLENT communication…read morethrough the planning, and the voyage. The crew were all friendly and real pros as well. When we charter again in the SF Bay, we will defintely use Captain Dave and Marquis Charters again!!

Marquis Charters was the best experience of our trip. The owner and the crew were professional,…read moreexperienced and so knowledgeable. We will never forget our sail and we have Marquis Charters to thank!

We rented this facility recently (mid February) for a birthday party…read more Pros: charming room with a distinct nautical theme, plenty of parking Cons: The heater was broken and they did not tell us. We were all FREEZING and wearing our big winter coats. The main oven was broken, again we were not told. Lots of garbage right at the front entry, like a bag full and even beer cans- we cleaned it up. They were not set up for us AT ALL- like we had to haul the extra tables and 30 chairs from a downstairs room. The elevator is very temperamental and mostly didn't work.

We recently held a Celebration of Life for my son at Coyote Point Yacht Club. While the setting was…read morebeautiful and the event itself was meaningful, I feel it's important to share my experience with the catering and bar services so that others are fully informed before booking. Over the course of three months, I had numerous conversations with the organizer and catering department. At no point was I told that a 25% gratuity would be automatically added to my bill. In fact, I even suggested that bartenders put out tip jars, which shows I was under the impression gratuities were voluntary. At the end of the event, while I was emotionally exhausted, I was approached by staff and pressured into authorizing gratuity payments of nearly $2,700. This was presented as a "tip," not as a mandatory charge, and I felt blindsided. In addition, the food service was disappointing for the cost. For example, I requested a taco station, which was billed at $3,750. What was provided were large wraps meant for burritos, not taco shells. The value received was nowhere near the price charged. Between the lack of transparency on gratuities and the exorbitant cost for underwhelming food service, I cannot recommend this venue. If you are considering hosting an event here, I strongly advise reviewing every detail of the contract carefully and clarifying all charges upfront.

The first charter we booked had to be delayed for weather, and let me tell you--it was worth the…read morewait. I had no idea what was in store for us. They took us out to the center of about a dozen whales and those guys were having a heck of a day. We saw everything from feeding to fluking. We got so close we could see the barnacles on their tails. They were swimming under our boat! I thought it would be scary but it was just fascinating. Captain Smitty was funny and he really knows his stuff. He taught us a bunch about the whales, birds, and seals we saw. We had a great time and will definitely be booking again. Minimum of 4 people to book, and be sure to take your anti-nausea meds if you're prone to sea sickness--Captain Smitty gets you really close to the action, which means waves. Two in our group took dramamine and were just fine.

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!

Carlos and Sophie were incredible hosts on their catamaran the BluReverie. Our group had an amazing…read moreweekend trip and we're pleasantly surprised by the quality of food, drink, and hospitality! Highly recommend taking your next weekend getaway on the BluReverie for an unforgettable experience!!

From the owner: Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Redwood City, BluReverie Catamaran is just minutes from…read morethe tech headquarters with easy access from all South Bay locations. Whether a day sail, lunch, dinner, or weekend escape, BluReverie can be the ideal team retreat, special occasions celebration, or vacation with friends and family. We typically host weekend overnight trips between the months of April - Oct in the San Francisco Bay, and we are planning overnight itineraries in Puerto Rico between the months of Nov - Mar. BluReverie has 5 guest cabins each with ensuite bathrooms. Three cabins are configured with queen beds (1 queen bed in each cabin) and two cabins with bunk beds (2 single beds in each cabin). BluReverie can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins, or up to 12 guests if you have small children sharing a cabin.

Our Captian Efe & his mate Luke were warm & welcoming, we were there to scatter my husbands ashes &…read morethey were very respectful. They explained the best way for the scattering & suggested where the best spot would be to release them & how to do it so we didn't get them back in our faces. They made the trip enjoyable, pointing out things of interest while also not intruding. I highly recommend them.

Such a delightful day on the Bay! My Mister and I went…read moresailing with Captain Kirk's last Saturday, and we had such an incredible experience! We sailed out of Sausalito floating across the Bay. We went under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz and Angel Island. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and the views were absolutely beautiful!! One of my favorite parts was seeing SF from the water. The city, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridge all looked so tiny and beautiful in the distance. It was so fun waving to people on the shore and having people on the other boats wave back to us. It was just such a happy, fun, and delightful experience!! The crew was incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the whole trip even better! We were lucky enough to join Wendy from Somatic Ecotherapy, and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to experience SF this way. By the end of the trip, my cheeks literally hurt from smiling so much!! It was just a genuinely delightful few hours, and I would absolutely recommend Captain Kirk's to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the Bay. I will happily do this again!