Bay Water Trail 
Alameda
Estuary Park
The relatively protected waters of the Oakland Estuary make it an ideal location for a variety of craft including larger team rowing and dragon boating. There are also a variety of nearby destinations to visit including restaurants at Jack London and wildlife in San Leandro Bay.
Manager: City of Oakland
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock, ramp, high-freeboard dock
Facilities: Restrooms, parking, drinking fountains, aquatic center with boating club storage
Encinal Beach
The Encinal Beach and Boat Launch provides access to the San Francisco Bay from a sandy beach and an adjacent cement boat ramp. The site is planned for major improvements in 2018/19.
Manager: City of Alameda and East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Beach, Ramp, and Dock
Facilities: Sand beach, cement boat ramp, and high-freeboard dock (seasonally)
Albany Beach
Albany Beach is a wide sandy beach backed by low dunes. The site is most utilized by kayakers under calm conditions and kiteboarders when the winds are up.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Beach, portable restroom, Bay Trail, parking
Emeryville Marina
This launch provides access to sheltered waters in the marina and the open waters of the Bay.
Manager: City of Emeryville
Launch Type: Ramp and docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, restaurant, concessions
Eden Landing
Access to the Mt Eden Creek within approximately 1,600 acres of habitat restoration. The Bay is located approximately 1.7 miles west along Mt. Eden Creek from the boat launch.
Manager: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Launch Type: High-freeboard dock with low-freeboard attachment
Facilities: Boat Launch, parking, restroom, trails
Tidewater
Boat around San Leandro Bay, the Oakland Estuary, or towards the open Bay and enjoy wildlife viewing around Oakland’s diverse waterfront.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Gangway with low freeboard dock
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, loaner boat dolly, picnic tables, benches, trails
Crown Beach
Popular site with access along 2.5-miles of sandy beach.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, concessionaire
Berkeley Marina
Kayakers, windsurfers, and sailors all enjoy the Small Boat Launch
Manager: City of Berkeley
Launch Type: Docks and Beach
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, windsurfing rigging area, picnic tables
Berkeley Marina
This launch provides access to 52 acres of sheltered waters in the marina and the open waters of the Bay.
Manager: City of Berkeley
Launch Type: Ramp and docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, fish cleaning station, picnic tables
Contra Costa
Bay Point
Bay Point Regional Shoreline offers amenities to allow visitors to experience and learn about the Delta, including an ADA accessible kayak launch
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock approximately 0.25 miles from the parking area
Facilities: Low-freeboard dock; ADA restrooms; picnic tables; trails; interpretive signage; parking;
Point Pinole
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline offers a beautiful Water Trail destination for camping and picnicking.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Beach launch; ADA restrooms; Kayak-in campground; Drinking fountain; Fishing pier; Trails
Riverview Park
Riverview Park is a popular kiteboarding launch due to the ideal wind direction and frequency. Site is for expert kiteboarders only.
Manager: City of Pittsburg
Launch Type: Ramp, Water Access Path, kite launch assist posts
Facilities: Restrooms, parking, washdown, drinking fountain, observation bleachers
Pittsburg Marina
The Marina provides access all types of non-motorized small boats to the waters of the San Joaquin / Sacramento Rivers and beyond.
Manager: City of Pittsburg
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock, high-freeboard dock, ramp
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, washdown, restaurant, concessions
Keller Beach
Keller Beach is an excellent destination for paddlers with a wide sandy beach and numerous amenities. Facilities at Keller Beach include picnic areas, benches, restrooms, drinking fountains, a shower tower, and BBQ pits.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Facilities at Keller Beach include numerous picnic areas, benches, restrooms, drinking fountains, a shower tower, and BBQ pits.
Boat Ramp Street
Boat Ramp Street provides access to the Santa Fe Channel, Richmond Shoreline, and open waters of the Bay. Boat Ramp Street was one of the first public access locations to the Bay shoreline within the City of Richmond.
Manager: City of Richmond
Launch Type: Ramp
Facilities: Ramp, picnic tables, benches, parking
Shimada Friendship Park
Shimada Friendship Park is popular for kayakers and stand-up paddlers due to its convenient location, parking with no hourly time limit, and the short walk from the parking area to the water. The site is also popular with windsurfers on windy days.
Manager: City of Richmond
Launch Type: Stairs
Facilities: ADA restrooms, picnic tables, parking, lawn, and Bay Trail
Vincent Park
Vincent Park is an approximately six acre park located in the southern portion of Richmond's Marina Bay. This park is a popular kayak launch due to the numerous amenities and it's proximity to Brooks Island and other nearby destinations.
Manager: City of Richmond
Launch Type: Beach, path, stairs
Facilities: Beach, parking, restroom, trails, lawn, BBQ, playground, picnic tables, benches
Marina Bay Yacht Harbor
A convenient launch for exploring the East Bay shoreline or learning new skills within the protect Marina Bay basin.
Manager: Owned by the City of Richmond and managed by the Warmington Group
Launch Type: Docks and Ramp
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, boat wash, benches, trails, restaurants
Big Break
Popular site for boating, birdwatching, and fishing.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Small beach
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, visitor center
Antioch Marina
Popular site for boating, birdwatching, and fishing.
Manager: City of Antioch
Launch Type: Boat ramps with high freeboard docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, trails
Ferry Point Beach
This little beach offers beautiful views and is a great launch for many different excursions, including trips toward Red Rock Island, Angel Island State Park, and the historic Richmond waterfront.
Manager: East Bay Regional Park District
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, benches, trails
Marin
China Camp State Park
Boaters can launch from a scenic beach located next to the pier and historic China Camp Village to explore the scenic Marin shoreline.
Manager: California State Parks; Friends of China Camp
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Beach launch; ADA restrooms; picnic tables; pier; interpretive and historic structures; shower / boat wash; parking; Trails
Bayfront Park
Access to the northern tip of Richardson Bay, with excellent opportunities for bird watching.
Manager: City of Mill Valley
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock
Facilities: Restrooms, parking, interpretive signage
Angel Island
Arriving by boat to the largest island in San Francisco Bay is half the fun. Once on the island, enjoy spectacular views, secluded beaches, a café, and cultural history attractions.
Manager: California State Parks
Launch Type: Gangway with high freeboard dock, beach
Facilities: Restrooms, campground, picnic tables, benches, café, trails
McNears Beach
This sandy shoreline provides a perfect setting for kayakers and stand up paddlers to explore San Pablo Bay.
Manager: Marin County Parks
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, showers, picnic tables
Black Point Boat Launch
This launch provides a perfect setting for paddlers and rowers to explore the Petaluma River and San Pablo Bay.
Manager: Marin County Parks
Launch Type: Dock, ramp
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, fish-cleaning station, picnic table
Napa
Cuttings Wharf
Popular site for boating, birdwatching, and fishing on the Napa River.
Manager: Napa County
Launch Type: Boat ramp with two high freeboard docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables
Downtown Napa Dock
While boating on the beautiful Napa River enjoy a break to dine and shop in downtown Napa.
Manager: City of Napa
Launch Type: Gangway with high freeboard dock and seasonal low freeboard dock
Facilities: benches, trails, shops, restaurants, and hotels
San Francisco
Crane Cove Park
Crane Cove Park’s wide, sandy beach is ideal for lighter watercraft, such as kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards.
Manager: Port of San Francisco
Launch Type: Beach
Facilities: Beach launch; ADA restrooms; picnic tables; pier; interpretive and historic structures; loading/unloading area; parking; Trails
San Francisco Marina
Accessible launch located next to Marina Green park. Great launch or destination to explore the Golden Gate and northern San Francisco waterfront.
Manager: San Francisco Recreation and Parks
Launch Type: High-freeboard dock with low-freeboard EZ-Dock attachment
Facilities: Parking, restroom, trails, drinking fountain
Pier 52
Pier 52 launch facilities were damaged during winter 2023 storms and are closed to the public until they can be repaired (anticipated to reopen summer 2023)
Manager: Port of San Francisco
Launch Type: High-freeboard dock, ramp, low-float dock attachment with transfer step.
Facilities: Parking, benches, trails
Mission Creek
Mission Creek is often sheltered from the wind and has negligible current, making it a good launch for novices and youth paddling programs. It also serves as a good destination for paddlers along the San Francisco shoreline to rest or get out of the Bay’s stronger winds/currents.
Manager: Port of San Francisco
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock
Facilities: Restrooms, benches, trails, programs
Pier 40
Paddlers can access a variety of destinations, while enjoying a waterside view of the San Francisco skyline.
Manager: Port of San Francisco
Launch Type: High-freeboard docks
Facilities: Restrooms, benches, trails, vendors
Pier 39
Accessible launch located in the Pier 39 Marina. Great destination along the northern San Francisco waterfront.
Manager: Pier 39
Launch Type: High-freeboard dock with low-freeboard EZ-Dock attachment
Facilities: Parking, restroom, restaurants, trails, drinking fountains
Islais Creek Landing
Islais Creek Landing is a great launching point to explore the southern San Francisco waterfront.
Manager: Port of San Francisco
Launch Type: Docks and Beach
Facilities: Parking, picnic tables, clubs
San Mateo
Westpoint Harbor
This launch provides access to Westpoint Slough, Redwood Creek, the sloughs of Bair Island Ecological Reserve, and the open waters of the Bay.
Manager: Westpoint Harbor, LLC
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock, ramp, high-freeboard dock
Facilities: Restrooms, parking, washdown, showers, drinking fountain, concessions
Redwood City Municipal Marina
This launch provides access to Redwood Creek, the sloughs of Bair Island Ecological Reserve, and the open waters of the Bay.
Manager: Port of Redwood City
Launch Type: Ramp and docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, storage, picnic tables
Baywinds Park
A world class boardsailing destination.
Manager: City of Foster City
Launch Type: Ramps and beach
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, boat wash, benches, trails, vendors
Santa Clara
Alviso Marina County Park
Alviso Slough meanders its way through the salt marshes of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the open waters of San Francisco Bay.
Manager: Santa Clara County Parks
Launch Type: Boat ramp with low and high freeboard docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, water spigot, picnic tables, benches, trails
Baylands Sailing Station
Explore the winding sloughs around the South Bay or go windsurfing in the Bay when the winds pick up.
Manager: City of Palo Alto
Launch Type: Gangway with high and low freeboard dock
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, boat wash, benches, trails
Solano
Cullinan Ranch Boat Launch
The Cullinan Ranch Boat Launch provides access to explore the sloughs and restoration areas of the vast San Pablo Baylands.
Manager: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Launch Type: Low-freeboard dock
Facilities: Portable restroom, parking, trail, interpretive signs
West Ninth Street
The West Ninth Street Boat Launch provides a great launch to explore nearby destinations, including the Benicia State Recreation Area and shores of the Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline.
Manager: City of Benicia
Launch Type: Ramp and High-freeboard docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, clubs
Suisun City Marina
Popular site for boating, birdwatching, and fishing around Suisun Marsh.
Manager: City of Suisun City
Launch Type: Boat ramps with high freeboard docks
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables
Downtown Suisun City
An ideal site to birdwatch around Suisun Marsh or to check out the historic Waterfront District’s restaurants, shops, and nearby hotel.
Manager: City of Suisun City
Launch Type: Gangway with high freeboard dock
Facilities: Unloading/loading zone, benches
Sonoma
Dickson Ranch Boat Launch
The Dickson Ranch Boat Launch provides access to explore the sloughs and restoration areas of the vast San Pablo Baylands.
Manager: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Launch Type: Gravel ramp
Facilities: Gravel ramp, parking, portable restroom, signage
Petaluma Marina
This launch provides many amenities for paddlers and rowers to explore the Petaluma River.
Manager: City of Petaluma
Launch Type: Dock, ramp
Facilities: Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, restaurants, hotel, gear rental and sales
Petaluma River Turning Basin
The Turning Basin is a popular launch located in the heart of downtown Petaluma.
Manager: City of Petaluma
Launch Type: Dock
Facilities: Parking, picnic tables, nearby restaurants and vendors