Very beautiful location and venue , enjoyed celebrating a friends birthday . Nice kitchen and space…read morefor special events, plenty of parking. Location can be tricky for Uber and Lyfts .

If you're looking for a cheap and fun thing to do with a group of friends, Boating at Lake Merritt…read moreis it! My friends and I decided to come here and rent two rowboats for a nice day out on the lake. There is a deposit for each boat and we paid the non resident fee to boat. We grabbed our life jackets and we were off! We enjoyed sights all over the lake... the bird sanctuary was super cool and you can see the birds take off. We broke our paddle on the rowboat by rowing a little too hard, but the staff was so nice and gave us a new paddle. We all had so much fun learning to row and being in the water. I would definitely recommend this place!

No frills fishing. We were on Lady K but this captain also runs Lady K. We didn't have much…read morecommunication with the captain on our day, but the deck hand handled everyone very well. Not condescending or chatty as his focus was on the rods with 10 people on the boat. Captain was also fishing but not for himself, handed over the rod to a guest who hasn't landed a fish. Appreciate the attempt at a less crowded spot, didn't work out and went back to where the party boats were. I believe we would have gotten our boats limit, but there were a few kids enjoying the experience and were not paying too much attention to their poles, but that's OK. Few missed opportunities, but that's fishing. I know numbers can impact the reputation of the boat without really knowing the context. I will look exclusively to make a trip with Diamond or Lady K. Other boats that I have been on had arrogant deck hands and not so friendly captains.

I wanted to share the experience I had with Diamond Sportfishing and Captain Kyle! WOW! We…read moregathered at the dock super early and although we thought it was early, Captain Kyle was up and at'm ready to fish! He said we were in for an adventure. The great thing about DSF is that they provide all the gear necessary for your catch. We were going out for Tuna as Bluefin are now found in the waters off the west coast, we were all pretty excited to go fishing. All we brought with us was food and drinks, having everything else included was a bonus. In the event we caught anything, they'll cut, clean, gill and give us fillets. The boat ride was awesome, no one got seasick thank goodness, there's ample seating inside and out. It was super foggy in the early morning, but cleared up by the time we started. I've not been on a fishing boat prior to this trip, and I was blown away at how scenic and beautiful the water was out there. The bright sunshine gave the water a super bright blue appearance, it was cool. Captain Kyle and his deckhand got everyone rigged up and ready to fish. The Captain is youthful and took his time answering questions and giving advice. His mixture of humor and knowledge of where the fish were was certainly a bonus because as soon as lines were in the water we heard, " Fish On!" That first Tuna took everyone on board including my son Parker to reel it in ( Posted Picture). What a freaking rush. It was exciting watching as everyone reeled something in on the boat. We laughed, joked and had such a fun day out on the water with friends. On our way back in to harbor the Captain pointed out several whale pods swimming around the boat, it was a trip seeing them jump. We enjoyed our lunch and talked about who caught the biggest tuna. In all honesty, that first one was the biggest in my book. I can't say enough great things about Captain Kyle and his Diamond Sport Fishing. Reservations were easy as charters go out practically daily either 1/2 or full days. The waters off of California are changing, getting warmer, they're seeing Bluefin Tuna and Marlin so who knows, maybe our next trip we'll catch something epic! Overall Impression: A+

What was once a worthwhile club appears to be in clear decline. From my direct experience, the…read morewarning signs are hard to ignore: management turnover, frustrated employees, and ownership that no longer seems willing to invest in the club's future. Prospective buyers should look closely before committing. The fleet is now made up of aging boats, roughly 4-6 years old, and the wear is evident. Inventory has reportedly been reduced from 9 boats to 5, including only 2 surf boats, while pricing remains unchanged. At the same time, members are being asked to move to an "unlimited bookings" model that still limits usage to no more than 3 bookings per month!!! Last season alone, boats experienced issues ranging from failed ballast pumps and broken amps to damaged railings and inconsistent availability. Yet despite reduced inventory, aging equipment, and declining service levels, ownership appears intent on maintaining the same pricing without meaningful reinvestment. Anyone considering joining should do their homework, verify the facts independently, and speak with former members. Membership has reportedly fallen from 42 to 17 and continues to trend downward. That kind of decline does not happen without reason.

The service at this place is amazing, from the person checking you in at the top parking lot, to…read moregetting you squared away down at the gas dock. Instructions were provided concisely in an easy to understand format for new drivers. We rented a Chaparral for 4 hours on Labor Day and it couldn't have gone smoother. The boat was in excellent condition and everyone had a great time. Gas came out to about $57, keeping in mind we had 5 adults, lots of food, and towed a tube during our rental period. Definitely recommend Berryessa Water Sports and will see them again soon!

I signed up for their half day basic kayaking class for today. First off, even though I've been…read morekayaking before, taking the basic course here was very humbling, ha, ha... I'd no idea of how much there's to learn! I highly recommend this class! If you're a novice, by the end of the class you'll be much more experienced. I'm really looking forward to practicing what I learned. One of the things I really appreciated was the detailed list they provide of what to bring to the class. Additionally, the location of the class is the best! I really enjoyed going to Alameda and also the estuary, plus a great view of SF. I look forward to continuing to support this business.

We had a great Kayak rental experience and fresh air sunny day. Soo was the person working…read moreyesterday. He was helpful, efficient and got us all set up. All while juggling customers there for a Kayak sale. The location and dock so easy. We popped right into the water and took off toward Alameda and then up toward Brooklyn Basin. We got the perfect day. A bunch of fun summer sailing camps were out on the estuary. We'll definitely be back. Thank you!

Markus and Michael S. were awesome! Markus was the tour guide on our boat. My sister booked a trip…read morewhile I was in town visiting! I had an absolute blast! We had great conversation the entire trip and I truly enjoyed his story! He listened to our stories and we had an amazing trip! Thank you so much for the adventure and positive outlook on life!

We took a Class 3 day trip on the South Fork of the American last week. Everything was…read moreprofessionally done and went smoothly. Our equipment was in excellent shape. Our guide was experienced, patient and knew the river well. He took good care of my 10 year old granddaughter, who was a first-timer. This is a quality outfit. I recommend them without reservation. Of note: the South Fork has become a bit crowded with rafts. I'll be trying a different river next time.

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

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.

A more prompt response to a potential internet booking. Disappointed in no reply to my request for…read morebooking a sail for four.

Had such an amazing time with Untethered! got to see all parts of the bay and more Awesome…read morehospitality as well!

What an experience! Was referred to them by a friend. It was super easy to call, set up a…read morereservation in which they took care of our fishing license. We were aboard the Oakland Anglers II that had on board Chef Mark, who for $25 made us an incredible breakfast burrito and bacon cheeseburger. Stu and his team worked their butts off laying out 40 ring traps then hauling 25, resetting those, hauling in the other 15 and then the 25 again. We ended up easily hitting our quota of 10 each and took home two coolers of delicious crab. A+++ all around.

Fish Emeryville is great! The landing is set up similar to San Diego. You can go on their website…read moreand view all the Boats, Fish Counts and book reservations all from your phone. I have fished every boat they have and my favorite is the Oakland Angler II. Stu and Kyle are great and having the galley prepare breakfast and lunch is really convenient. You don't even have to pack a lunch!

The best place to learn sailing windsurfing in the Bay area. Great people great spot very cheap…read morejust perfect in every way

unbelievable.. Good place to learn to windsurf, sail, boats,…read more the price is like !20/ 3 months,, includes boats and lessons and paddle boards and kayaks, in the Summer there are Fast tracks lots of helpful teachers, volunteers,

Our Captian Efe & his mate Luke were warm & welcoming, we were there to scatter my husbands ashes &…read morethey were very respectful. They explained the best way for the scattering & suggested where the best spot would be to release them & how to do it so we didn't get them back in our faces. They made the trip enjoyable, pointing out things of interest while also not intruding. I highly recommend them.

Such a delightful day on the Bay! My Mister and I went…read moresailing with Captain Kirk's last Saturday, and we had such an incredible experience! We sailed out of Sausalito floating across the Bay. We went under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz and Angel Island. The weather couldn't have been more perfect, and the views were absolutely beautiful!! One of my favorite parts was seeing SF from the water. The city, the Golden Gate, and the Bay Bridge all looked so tiny and beautiful in the distance. It was so fun waving to people on the shore and having people on the other boats wave back to us. It was just such a happy, fun, and delightful experience!! The crew was incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the whole trip even better! We were lucky enough to join Wendy from Somatic Ecotherapy, and I'm so glad we got the opportunity to experience SF this way. By the end of the trip, my cheeks literally hurt from smiling so much!! It was just a genuinely delightful few hours, and I would absolutely recommend Captain Kirk's to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the Bay. I will happily do this again!