THANK YOU - Mike, Monica, Lynn, Tony, Kathryn, Jay, Tomasina and the whole club !!!…read more I want to give a loud shout out to the crew at the Ballena Bay Yacht Club for allowing us to have our Encinal 50th High School reunion at their club. It is located in one of Alameda's many picturesque marinas that overlooks the great San Francisco Bay. Not only are they a yacht club that provides cruise-outs, racing, fishing and boating education they offer the use of their club for parties and any kind of social or private event. You do not have to own a boat to become a member. For more information see: https://ballendabayyc.com The club features a large room (Sunset Room) that overlooks the San Francisco Bay, bar area (large enough for dancing & a band), plus an open outside patio/courtyard that overlooks the marina. Ample and free parking. I cannot rave enough! This was a memorable lifetime event for us, thanks again. If you want a great and memorable place to have your event - this is it!

This review is long overdue. This is a great place for a party! My nephew celebrated his engagement…read morehere. The large room was used for the buffet and dining. The bar area is in a large separate room with more seating. There is also a large outdoor seating area. It's right on the water so it was good to step out and enjoy the views of the water. There is ample parking right in front. I hope to book this venue for a future event.

Easy access and well put together docks with electric and wifi. Its a cool vibe and they also have…read moreevents if you are a member of the club.

Tight quarters getting in or out. Watch out for traffic coming at you from 360 degrees. Also, a…read morefew of the slips that I saw were wood so, be careful, it can get a little wobbly while docking. Overall its a nice marina.

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.

This marina is a class act all around. Family owned and family managed with professionism…read more I had my boat there for 6 years and enjoyed the experience for 6 yrs.

Very Sad to see what has happened to Marina Village Yacht harbor. Had our boat there for many…read moreyears until we no longer felt safe. It was once a great place with a wonderful Harbormaster who monitored everything. Suddenly with the changes, Harbormaster left, prices went up, security went down. Someone kept coming onto our boat when we were not there. Lots of problems. We finally left.

This rating is for the parking lot at Gate 11…read more The people on the office are great and doing the best they can with the situation. 6 cars stolen in last 28 months. Catalytic converter theft. Zero protection and access restriction. People living in their cars are allowed to overnight in the lot. Between the police, on-site security (total joke) and paid monitoring service (also a joke) nothing ever changes. There have been boats stolen, boats broken into, homeless encampments under the shipway launch ramp. Something needs to change other than the rent which keeps going up.

Spent a few days here recently while moored out on the main water at the end of one of the…read moregangways. Quiet and with an easy pace describes it best in the spring, with little to no interaction at all with others at this marina. Its a decent marina, with plenty of boats docked year around here. A private parking lot up topside, my vehicle sat for days with not a single issue. A few places within walking distance even to grab some food, provisions, etc. once here. My dock space on the end, well lit with land power and water right there. After tying my vessel, adjusting the steps to meet the deck and hooking up supply lines, my weeks visit was very relaxing and enjoyable. Even with the rowing teams at 0530 each morning going by, after the first morning I didn't even notice them by weeks end. A neat little marina, right next to Grand marina for a fraction of the cost. Located across the water from the Coast Guard station. 3.5 Stars - it met my needs for my stay and I will use them again in the future when in the area. 00948

It did a search and it's the cheapest Marina in the area. It's also the only one without…read moreliveaboards, this no showers and no security gates. That said the area is still very safe. Probably the safest parking lots in the East Bay. Also Eileen the Harbor Master is great and helpful. I'm happy because of the great neighbors in the boats next to me.

It's hidden and tucked back from the Main Street in a rather industrial area, but it's a beautiful…read moreoasis. There were tons of park benches and big tees for shade, and it's also close to a tennis or marina club that has a restaurant, but I don't know if it's members only. There is also a dog park. Very nice park and perfect round about path for a walk on the waterfront. Nice little gem in San Leandro.

Got up decided I will walk Marina. Go wash clothes and get Nug ticket…read more So, I walked 20 min. Out of shape and back began to hurt! It's ok! Baby steps. Ok at the Nug if you purchase something from Jeeter get a free gift. From last movie night. So we will see. I love free. So it's 9:24am. At the Nug u get a % off if you're early. So b4 10am I believe. We will c.

Super friendly club and they recently upgraded their docks. We have our boat here and it's a…read morethriving community.

Truly is the friendliest yacht club in the Bay Area. Very welcome and engaging people here with…read morelots of social events - on and off the water, and lots of racing, too. The docks have just been refurbished, so it's looking good, too. One of the most reasonably priced clubs as well - both for membership and for slip fees. Great weather, too. Although just a few miles from the main bay, the weather is dramatically better - much warmer. Wear your shorts!

Going in, I was concerned that the Mariner Square Drystack system would be a lot of trouble. Its…read morenot. They've got this whole drystack thing down to a science. I'm convinced this is a better way to store our boat. First, your boat stays indoors and out of the sun, wind, and elements. Second, your boat stays out of the water. In the estuary, this is key because there is some crazy stuff that grows on hulls. The investment in Mariner Square Drystack will eliminate hull repaints for us. Third, they retrieve your boat from the drystack faster than I could have loaded it into the water off a trailer. Lastly, the location is cool. Its right next to a restaurant for post-boating meals, and the water is in the calm portion of the estuary across from Jack London. A short hop up the estuary puts you into the wilds of the Bay. They also have good customer service, and keep the place very clean. Check out the spic and span bathrooms.

We've now been a member here for 6 months and feel this is the best investment we've made in our…read moreboating lifestyle. Last year, when we were on a trailer we had the boat in the water 4-5 times (during the whole year). Now, we are in the water 6-8 day per month since April. The team here is fabulous. Very helpful, very responsive, responsible and easy to work with. Our boat looks great too since it is not getting beat up be the weather on the trailer or getting salty in a slip. Let's be real. MSQ Drystack is a boat valet service, and they deliver that service perfectly. We very much appreciate it too.

This place has come strides! The club was recently renovated and has a very different feel, now…read more The vibe is more inviting, and the crowd is getting younger and more "boaty." It is a private club. If you drop by there may be a member to show you around!

Great location, nice quiet marina facing the estuary, friendly and low-key members. Everything I…read morewould want in a yacht club.

If you're in Oakland or thinking about taking the ferry from San Francisco to Jack London Square,…read moreany time during any day is a nice time to get away to this waterfront. It's so bright and warm usually, with always a mix of locals and visitors strolling to either the winery, ice cream parlor, one of the restaurants, Sunday farmers market, or just to soak in the sun and relax by the bay. There's ample outdoor seating, including benches, chairs, and a soft grassy area in between the trees by the square entrance. Never crowded, the Jack London Square Marina feels like a hidden urban oasis in the Bay Area just waiting to be discovered.

The ultimate chill spot within Jack London Square and a wonderful place to take a stroll and to…read morecatch a nice sunset! The Jack London Square Marina is a great place to relax and to take in the views of the water. On a warm day, this area tends to remain nice and cool from the marina breeze. It can definitely get a bit windy at the end of the pier, but the sounds of the wind and calm water waves can be extremely peaceful. The Bay Trail runs along the edge of the marina and is a nice place to enjoy a relaxing stroll. The views of the marina and docked boats are really pretty. There are also several benches around where you can sit and relax and a nice green space with lounge chairs for picnicking and recreational activities. If you're able to catch a sunset here, then you'll be in for a real treat. The sunset views are quite entrancing. What's nice is that the marina never seems to be overwhelmingly crowded, so you can truly Re joy the scenery and peacefulness of it. Very grateful to have this local gem so close by.