The Napa River has long been known for as the spot with the warmest weather in closest proximity to San Francisco. There’s a full-service marina and boatyard—perhaps the only one with wineries nearby—one restaurant with a guest dock, and a yacht club. Unfortunately, there is no protected anchorage along the river, and no guest docks … Read more
San Francisco Bay offers many salt water fishing opportunities, whether you want to fish from your own boat or are looking for a party boat (fishing charter boat) to go out on. There’s deep sea fishing, fishing along the coast, and fishing within San Francisco Bay from boats or piers. Fishing Charters: From nearly any … Read more
Sausalito has only a few true waterfront, land-based homes, but there are hundreds of houseboats. Sausalito’s houseboats are perhaps the quintessential waterfront homes on San Francisco. With roots going back to just after World War II, the once-chaotic houseboat community is now relatively orderly and regulated. The houseboats, for the most part, are more like … Read more
By Land From San Francisco, cross the Golden Gate bridge and exit at Alexander Avenue at the end of the bridge. Follow Alexander Ave. as it turns into Bridgeway and travels through Sausalito. From the north, take the Sausalito exit, turn left under the freeway, and then right onto Bridgeway. Street Map Buses By Sea The … Read more
Angel Island, being the bay’s only island of considerable size and height, is prominent from anywhere in the central bay. Access to Ayala cove, which has the only docks and moorings, is from Racoon Strait. From the east, head west through the Strait until the harbor at Ayala cove is visible to starboard. From the … Read more
The entrance to the Sausalito channel is marked by the Spinnaker restaurant to port, and a red daymark to starboard. Once past the restaurant, observe the 5 kph speed limit. The Spinnaker restaurant does not have a sign visible from the water but it is quite prominent and has bright lights that make it obvious … Read more
Red Rock Island is the only privately owned island in San Francisco Bay. And it was once for sale for the low sum of only $5 million 🙂. A Big Red Rock Located adjacent to the San Rafael Bridge, near Richmond, the 5.8-acre, 170-foot high island is a lovely dark red, thanks to its manganese … Read more
The Angel Island State Park site is a great source of information about visiting Angel Island. The entire island is a state park. Once on the island, you can rent bikes, take a tram tour, or go on a kayak expedition. By Ferry Ferries connect Angel Island to Tiburon and San Francisco. All ferries land … Read more
San Francisco Bay and Coastal Waters Marine Forecasts National Weather Service forecast for San Francisco Marine forecast for the Golden Gate See our extensive page of links to SF marine weather info. Weather.com San Francisco Weather Forecast, CA
Also see our guide to fishing on San Francisco Bay and out the Golden Gate, and our list of online fishing resources. San Francisco Bay Fishing Reports San Francisco Bay San Pablo Bay Fishing Reports for Nearby Coastal Waters (Northern California Coast Fishing Reports) Bodega Bay Half Moon Bay Monterey Bay
If you don’t have a boat but long to be out on the bay, don’t despair — there are lots of ways to get out on the water. Charter a Boat For the most flexibility—but the highest cost—get your own boat. Charter your own boat with a skipper and crew. If you can afford it, … Read more