The Marina Bay Yacht Harbor is so beautiful. Very clean, well kept and overall such a beautiful…read moreplace to go. Whether you want to take a walk, go sightseeing or just being outdoors, this harbor has a lot to offer. I love coming here for walks with friends. It brings me so much peace and comfort.

The marina is okay and some of the facilities and policies are better than when the City of…read moreRichmond operated it as a municipal marina, but the improvements to the facilities don't justify the annual cost increases and there doesn't appear to be much in the way of security. My boat was recently seriously damaged by, I presume, another boater but no one seems to know anything about it. Why are there no cameras? Ten percent increases year over year, and no video surveillance? I need to start looking for a new marina.

Been here for 3 years now. Great staff, Harbormaster is attentive. Marina has wonderful views and…read moregreen spaces. Highly recommend! Good winds, deep water and a sailing school too.

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.

Lots of parking nice walking trail…read moreI saw some picnic tables with bbq pits Beautiful view of the bay Park was clean Bathrooms were also clean

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.

Well behaved women rarely make history... If you are a young…read moreman, or individual of standing, Harbornaster Diane may respect most of you, even if you make a mistake or ask too many favors. But, if you're an older widow like me who asks too many questions, it might just turn out the complete opposite. Her cohort Mike Brennan has even gone so far as to call my crew names like "Stupid", probably because he didn't like they way they were dressed, mostly. Richard Kulka, for whom she is an "agent" uses the Yacht Club and this Diane as the gatekeeper to keep out those they might consider undesirable. It's like the Old South Right here in the East Bay. This organization and their beard, The Emeryville Yacht Club, have no place in today's world. And, besides, look at the place. Who would want to put their boat there?

Excellent Marina. Clean, well organized, quaint... like Home. We actually spent our thanksgiving…read moreday at the Marina. Had a feast on the boat. There was no staff at the Marina because it was Thanksgiving day, but, everything was set for us when we arrived as was promised. We had a wonderful day and evening. Only comments for future advice... I think it would be great if the staff warned that the side current coming into the harbor could be quite strong... and we should have asked for the wireless password before we arrived... that was OK though - it prevented us from working and kept us focused on a family first thanksgiving.

The marina is the best kept property I have experienced. My boat has been here for 2 years and I…read morelove it! They have spent a lot of time and money on security upgrades, bathhouse and laundry upgrades and really cleaned up the dangerous elements that were here 3 years ago. There is plenty of parking now too. The community is so warm and welcoming, of something happens (which is bound to at any marina) someone always speaks up and the marina is swift to handle it appropriately ! I tell all my friends to bring their boat here or just come enjoy the beautiful paradisiac atmosphere.

This is a really nice place to come for a walk. I discovered it after a trip to Andy's which is a…read moregreat market. It's about a mile and a half from the beginning of the parking lot to the end and back. There are bathrooms at Andy's as well at the beginning of the trailhead. The trail is along the water and you can see Mount Tam, the Richmond Bridge, and the East Bay in the distance as well as East and West Marin Island which are close in distance. Many birds like herons flock to this area. It's great for a stop to walk around if on a drive through China Camp.

Some marinas are well-managed. Loch Lomond is not one of them…read more The location is charming--the weather's usually pleasant, the views are lovely, and Andy's Market next door is a gem. But none of that makes up for the absolute disaster that is this marina's management. Power at the slips is unreliable--often dipping as low as 206 volts on a 50-amp pedestal, well below safe standards for sensitive equipment. Report basic maintenance issues, like leaky spigots, and you'll be met with silence. Maybe it's a revolutionary self-cleaning dock feature that I'm not privy to. Far more troubling, though, is the culture of selective rule-making and enforcement. Pat, the harbormaster, zips up and down the dock on a scooter, seemingly deciding who gets harassed and who gets a pass. Christine splits her time between marina duties and bartending at the yacht club, bringing inconsistency and attitude to both. In fact, the dysfunction here is so pronounced that it made headlines. A Marin Independent Journal article from 2013 (with several follow-up updates) details a surreal incident in which a marina regular bit off Pat's finger during a dispute in the vacant lot next door (now occupied by the housing development known as "The Strand"). The man had been building a catamaran out of Home Depot parts--destined for Hawaii. Sounds unbelievable--until you've spent time here. Then it just feels like another day at Loch Lomond. I briefly served as the entertainment director for the yacht club, and while the members were gracious and welcoming, their warmth couldn't compensate for the mismanagement that defines the harbor itself. Avoid--unless you're nostalgic for chaos.

Another great hike! We followed a new trail today and it was well worth it! Although we weren't…read moresure where we would end up, the path eventually brought us back to where we started. Lots of elevation and an overall good workout with a nice view.

This is a great local park in an area where there are not many, Richmond is an industrial area so a…read morelittle bit of green next to the water is a good thing. This is a big park right on the water with amazing views. Most of the park is flat with lots of picnic grounds, including barbecues, but it also extends up into the hills behind the park with hiking trails. Weekends can be crowded with lots of large families and groups occupying the picnic grounds. They have been doing some work replanting grass so it's going to be looking better really soon. Also there are a lot of early morning walkers, I do it and say hello to the s as me people

The little park at this harbor is amazing for an airy, frequently crisp walk…read more While we've been there before, it was too hot in WC, so we came out to be a little closer to the water and enjoy the breeze and salt air, taking the looping path along the water where on a clear day you can see the city and then closer in to the marina. I do wish they had a few more benches but the parking is free and there's always a ton of small dogs to greet along the path. Overall, we definitely recommend it, especially if you plan on stopping by the nearby Tokyo Central after!

Rude snobs! Don't bother trying to spend your money docking there bc contrary to their website…read morestatement that they have designated space for guests. If you are choosing this lifestyle and have money to spend they don't want you there.