I'm a fan! Thx VC Brian for the quick response about your Saturday event. I just wish I had more…read moretime to visit. RC Tom took great care of us at the bar. Everyone made us feel welcome. Love YC hospitality.

Sierra Point Yacht Club is a small club with one main meeting room. They host a Tuesday evening…read morebeer can race which starts just off the harbor channel entrance, and finishes between the club house and their channel marker #2. A few years ago, I signed up to their summer beer can series and had a great time competing the series. It's a small club, but everyone is very pleasant and we have a great time sailing in the races. After the race, we usually tie up to their guest dock and have some beer and burger and wait for the results to be tabulated. We usually do pretty well unless the wind is very fluky... Other than club functions, the club is open only when there's a function or someone happens to be there.

Came here sort of by accident. I was in the area and wanted to be a neighborhood tourist…read more Behind the tall buildings nearby, I was delighted to take the road towards the water to discover it was a marina. I enjoyed that it's minutes away from the none stop speed racers on 101 (and everyday life stresses) It truly was unexpected and viewing the waters was very relaxing. Hard to explain on screen, but it was natures relaxer for me. Grabbing a bite to eat near by Or pack a brown bag or a picnic basket are in my horirons, plus bring a sketch pad and just doodle away. I also noticed a doggie park, so furbabies will be happy to run (with the wind :) Ps. I don't own a boat lol...maybe in the next life :)

We met some vaccinated friends for a picnic there. There are picnic tables by the water and quite…read morea few have private areas that also include grills. The bathrooms were nearby and they weren't too bad! The amount of new buildings in this area is fantastic to see. There are many tech companies and of course Genentech. After driving past all of this, you'll enter the marina area. Many people launch their crafts from here. Others like to fish or hike. Everything changes when you reach the marina. It's peaceful, calm and beautiful. It can get windy so be prepared. Side note--the road leading to the water is in desperate need of repair. I have never seen such big dips in a road like these. A short trip from SF (10-15 minutes?)

For hotel guests staying at the hotels around here, it's a little paradise to have this place to…read morewalk around and enjoy the sunshine. My views are from the Sonesta hotels side and it was a peaceful walk all around. It gets very windy throughout the day and there's not too much to see or have any actions on the water, but sailboats are here. You can walk past train tracks and onto a small bridge while looking across towards the Oyster Cove Marina by the boats. There were some joggers and bikers, but most people walking around do stay nearby or overnight. I like the gorgeous calm views under the sunlight. We don't always see tall buildings, but they do have quite a few to look at from the area. Again, this is a great stop for anyone staying at nearby hotels or working in those tall buildings. It was beautiful outside this past weekend. Lovely month of May 2026.

Oyster Cove Marina really is as good as it gets…read more I was lucky to have purchased a boat from someone who, by chance, was docked in this marina so I was able to have the slip transferred to my name. Oyster Cove is on the smaller end, which makes it that much better and feels more like a community of boaters instead of "just a parking spot for a boat". The folks are all friendly, helpful and welcoming whether you're at your boat many days a week or maybe once a month (like me, as of late). The grounds are always beautifully manicured, the facilities are hard to beat (super clean bathrooms and showers, inexpensive laundry, etc) and Tim, the harbormaster, is an absolute gem to have oversee the whole operation. When I have needed mechanics or service at my boat, he is accommodating, friendly and happy to help. Seeing him in passing he is always warm and just an overall nice guy to talk to. Rates are more than reasonable (given the area) and electricity is metered and ample parking. Only downside is if you're looking to liveaboard, the wait list is quite long seeing as its a smaller marina and only 10% can be legal. Aside from that, the past two years I have been docked there have more than exceeded my expectations; They have truly set the bar high. 5 glowing red stars for Tim and the Oyster Cove community.

They really did a good job on my 25 year old captiva. The gel coat was very oxidizedread more

I used Dave up in Blaine Washington who worked on trawlers for over 30 years and not only knew it…read moreall but was very good. So that's a pretty high bar. Zack is not as experienced but what he didn't know he had the resources to figure it out. I would recommend Zach. He's honest and cares about doing it right and at a reasonable price. I will continue to use Zach. He's also a great guy. The one thing that I didn't like was having to buy the needed parts rather than them buying what's needed and billing me with a 15% markup. That really is a pain. I don't know where to buy engine parts, water pumps, impellers or a new smart connector for a 50 amp shore cord etc. To be honest I just don't want to be bothered with it. Just fix it and bill me please.

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!

We had the best time with Riptide Charters. The F/V Riptide is a 40' fiberglass hull, equipped with…read morea turbo diesel, and is licensed and inspected by the United States Coast Guard. It was so clean, well until we all made a mess. It is a lovely boat. We felt so safe with the crew. The Riptide is owned by Capt. William Smith. He has been a licensed captain for over 30 years. You will find it located on "H" dock at Pillar Pt. Harbor in El Granada (near Half Moon Bay), California. The Captain was with us and he was able to help the weak ones, like me, without making me feel like I did not belong. The boat leaves super early in the morning so get some sleep the night before. I had to nap after. Go to their website to see what type of fish is in season or you will not be happy. We went for Rockfish and caught a few and were so happy. We grilled it all up and it was great and we were able to serve a lot of people. I was hoping to see a whale, but sadly, did not. I think they are pretty rare to see in that area. They have clean bathrooms. We will be back, this time for salmon.

Captain Elfers was able to survey our boat on short notice as we were in an urgent situation. in…read moreaddition, he provided us with clear, actionable information and delivered a professional report in a timely manner. He is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with in every way. When and if I find myself in a position to need another survey - either pre-sale or insurance, Jim Elfers will be my first call.

Recently purchased an Ericson 32-3 with Jim's help as the surveyor. TL;DR - Myself and the seller…read moreboth appreciated his pragmatic approach, thorough inspection, and even-keeled mindset. This left us with a fantastic base to finish negotiations and feel good about the deal (yes, both buyer AND seller!) More if you want to read: I started the search for my first sailboat looking at J/24's. Even the first phone call with Jim was straight forward as he let me know that particular boat is difficult to survey based on it's construction. Even with this warning he was more than willing to take the job and help out. Over the course of looking, I moved up in sizes and eventually landed on the Ericson. Jim was never shy about spending a few minutes here or there with me on the phone to help guide my interest. Couldn't be happier. Thanks, Captain Jim!!

Very helpful and patient. I took my Waverunners in for a quote but decided to hang onto them until…read morethe weather got cold again to allow them enough time to do a quality repair so I haven't seen the final work yet. The quote process was easy and pricing was fair. I will definitely come back for the actual work based on the initial service level.

VJ work schedule is all about when THEY GET READY to work on your boat. No timely execution or plan…read morefor multiple major engine projects that could not be finished on time. Their communication is broken with no information being utilized in either direction. Their pricing is predatory with additional charges, exorbitant charges added later. Mechanical work was incomplete and sloppy requiring rework. Pass through charges and transportation to work shop typical predatory, high double tap on outside work and max two way travel charges. Tech broke integral fuel line @ disassembly and wrote up complete fabrication, (lie). There is no reason to pay top dollar and be training their menial labor to train/play mechanic. Avoid this yard

No place like Sea Trek!…read more For 43 years and multiple generations these guys Just want you to have fun, connect to the bay and its wildlife, and learn new things - to feel good about being outdoors while caring about it! I love them forever and glad I have paddled and been part of it over the years. Sea Trek has the mission (and is driven) like a non-profit while at the same time they are trying to continue to take care of their families and all their employees and run a great business for everyone to enjoy and benefit from. When you paddle with them you help protect the bay. A Great success story!

I first started kayaking at SeaTrek on Friday mornings with a group of women during Covid. It…read morehelped save our sanity. We then traveled to Italy's Amalfi Coast with SeaTrek for an unforgettable adventure. I've now been a member for several years, heading out once a week, weather permitting. Second generation owner Galen Licht and all his staff couldn't be more accommodating, helpful, and encouraging. Galen's generosity to local nonprofits is unparalleled. Love supporting this local business on our waterfront. Can't wait to get out there on one of the new Duffy boats!

Franco Marine is the best boat Mechanic in the bay area! He saved my boat, when no one else could…read moreor would! After I was left with a botched unfinished job by the mechanic from the boatyard I was having some major work done in, Franco Marine came in, took the mess that was left, and made everything work just as it should. No one wanted this mess, but Franco Marine didn't even hesitate. He was also booked out more than a month, and told me he'd figure out a way to squeeze me in. Less than a week later on a Sunday, he came out and met me at the boat, did what he could for about 4 hours, got a list of parts and part numbers to complete the job, and came back a week later with the parts he ordered, and got my boat back in action. I'm very happy with how knowledgeable, and prepared with the right specialty tools, to get the job done, and how determined he was to get everything done right! When I say that the wiring on my boat was a mess, that's a major understatement. Previous Mechanic said I needed a new wiring harness, after calling me every week to tell me they needed to replace another 5 wires, and it was going to be another $1,000.... yah that crap.... then ordered the wrong wiring harness, halfway installed it, couldn't figure out how to finish the install, most of what was done, was done wrong, and the other half was just a mess of wires not connected to anything. Being that it was the wrong harness, there was about 10 extra wires with no place to go, and other necessary wires, missing from the harness altogether. He patiently studied the situation, did some research, traced every wire from beginning to end, figured everything out, and things that hadn't worked since I bought the boat, are now working as designed, and my engine is running great! I can't thank him enough for his help! If I could give him 10 stars I would, he certainly deserves it!

Tony was recommended to repair our Yamaha engine to get it in top condition prior to market for…read moresale. His work was amazing. Tony knows what he's doing. Does not oversell. You can trust him. His service is A1. He does what he says he will do on time. His competence and fair price was well worth the money.