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+

My first fishing trip. Brian and his team were great!!!…read more Thank you, Alex, for trying so hard to make sure I caught me a halibut! Like I said, the whole team were very attentive, helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Would definitely recommend and hope to go on many more trips with them!

LADY ANGLERS. Let me tell you there is no better boat around. I found this boat because it came up…read morein my Facebook feed. Repeatedly. So I took it as a sign that I needed to book. As soon as I called Captain Todd Magaline not only took my reservation, but once he found out I was fishing solo he took a couple extra minutes to get to know me and my experience level (which was zero). From the initial conversation we discovered we are both members of the California Waterfowl Association ( shout out to CWA! ) and immediately bonded. As a female angler i don't have many lady friends that are into fishing. Being one of the guys is normal. This was a non creepy very fun and respectful environment. I felt safe and welcome. The day of the trip. I signed in and in his captains notebook I saw my name with some notes! I met the deck hands Gabe and Dom- exceptional young men. My rod was set up outside the captains cabin in case I ran into trouble. The day was amazing! Glassy water, wildlife all over the place, and friendly people aboard. There was one other female aboard and we bonded quickly too! Did I find my sea legs ??? Nope. Chummed the water for the last 4 hrs of the trip. Was it awful? Absolutely. Part of the experience? For sure. Did I catch my fish? Yes. Yes I did. Tips: * Get your fishing license BEFORE hand * Rod & 2.5lbs weights are available for rental ($35 -ish could go up) * You will need additional weights plan on buying more * Tip. Your. Deck. Hands. These young men are amazing and will be your besties for the duration of the trip * Bring CASH. After you leave the dock credit cards are a no go. Keep Captain happy and bring cash * If you catch you'll need a cooler and some ice. I had a 16 quart cooler it wasn't big enough. I did however, have a 20lbs bag of ice and that was helpful Would I do this again? Hell. Yes.

Been on this boat many times. Haven't always caught fish, but that's the game, so no issues there…read more One consistency is Captain Sean always has an excellent team. My buddies and I went out yesterday. We were unable to catch anything, but we had a great time! I wanted to give a shout out to Charlie and Ryder. They were phenomenal. They were helpful, enthusiastic, and made the trip one of the more memorable one's I have taken. Thanks fellas! We'll be back!

Capt. Sean is probably the best captain I've had on a boat from San Diego to Alaska. Guy is…read morepersonable, friendly, hard-working and doesn't have the typical attitude that comes with a Captain of his experience. He also truly cares about his clients, and makes sure everyone has a great day of fishing--which is equally as rare. He expects a lot from his hard-working crew, and they bust their a**es and are efficient as they get, and treat everyone well. Hog Heaven is a great mix between a 6 pack charter and a over-crowded party boat, offering a boat that can fish any weather or conditions; and not be packed to the gills snagging your neighbors left and right. Our whole crew who fished today was equally as impressed and won't look anywhere else when it comes time to fish for salmon out of the SF area.

Thanks to Yelp for suggesting this as a nearby place for a walk, as I had never been in the 12…read moreyears I have lived in Marin! We were having a lazy Sunday morning watching TV and decided we should get outside for some fresh air. We didn't feel like walking a lot since the weather was warm, so we happily found 2 Adirondack chairs in the shade at the park. The views of the Bay were gorgeous and it was the perfect spot to read our books. There was plenty of space for neighboring groups to spread out, so we liked the chill, non touristy, and quiet environment. We are already planning to picnic there with a friend and her little one.

This is a really cool local park kind of out-of-the-way so there's not a lot of people there quiet…read morewith great views of the bay large open fields to run around barbecue and picnic tables, bathrooms, etc. plenty of parking. There is also a public fishing pier there which you do not need a fishing license to use. I have spent time at this park also anchored out in my boat in front of it coming to shore by kayak.

So cute with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge plus the bay . Hubby and I love coming here on a nice…read moresunny day . It's relaxing and worth the drive and serenity !!

I wasn't sure if Elephant Rock was the little pier, the actual rock with the plaque, or both…read more Turns out, it's a big rock that the pier is built on, and it comes through a hole in the center of the pier. I had to go back out and get a 2nd look from a distance because I think I missed it the first time. A cool little sight while walking along the water in Tiburon. Angel Island looms large here with it being so close, but you also get views of San Francisco. The pier is really short and small, looks more like it's for tourists and locals than fishermen. Which I really think it's for anyway. But it's definitely unique, whoever thought of this, that was a great idea!!

Our club went out yesterday Monday for salmon. Recreational salmon fishing opened the first time…read morein three years. A total of ten were caught. The captain and crew of two were on it. Anytime a salmon was hooked the crew was diligent in the attempt to keep it on the line and to bring it in. 80% success rate. It was a full day. The Outer Limits left at 5am returning at 4pm. Docked at Sausalito boat harbor. We drove over from the City. Most parking spots were already occupied when we arrived at 4:30am. Of course my salmon got away. But I took home a blue rock cod.

Fished with Captain Ryan-Deckhand Shane, great team…read more professional, fun and knowledgeable, highly recommend Chasin Crustacean. Are crew of six had a great day and look forward to are next adventure.

My 11 year-old daughter is obsessed with fishing. She's so, so determined to catch on and is now…read morethe proud owner of two rods, a tackle box, and all of the accouterments. Now the gotcha...I have no actual idea what I'm doing and add zero value outside of enthusiasm and a commitment to finding her a "village" that can help make it happen. Insert Jeff at West Marine. What a star. I had read up on some local lakes that had been stocked with trout and we hustled down to get some fishing tips and recommendations on rigging/bait. Jeff took over an hour to inspect the entire setup of my daughter's pole, taught her several kinds of knots that would help make changing out bait and lures more efficient (he let her record them on her phone, and she's watched several times since to nail down the skill), and filled the gaps in our setup with super cost-effective items that would set her up for success without us needing to spend more than required, even recommending inexpensive nail clippers over fishing scissors when that was a reasonable way to solve a problem. I'm so excited to get my little one out on the lake and when we land our first catch, and serve it up at dinner, we'll be sending our thanks to Jeff at West Marine for his gracious help and support in encouring my little girl's big dreams.

the worst parts service in the bay area they dont answer the phone and when they do they are so…read moreimpatient ,crotchety old worn out salt bags . the people on the counter and cashiers are the best ,parts dept a waste of time

Shoreline Park, in Tiburon CA, is not really a full amenities park. It is more of a green lawn and…read morewalking trail along the bay with jaw dropping views of Angel Island, and Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco skyline in the distance. Since Tiburon is home to a ferry station and two sailing clubs, you can see ferries motoring to San Francisco and Angel Island leaving rippling waves behind them and sailboats gliding along the water. The park and the walking path stretches from Main Street Tiburon to Elephant Rock. The Railroad & Ferry Depot museum is halfway between. The walking path is all cement; smooth and flat. There are no public restrooms along path. The museum has limited hours and admission is $5. But it is a worthwhile stop since they have historical information boards outside the building. The board details the rich history of the building and area. There is no parking along the park. The closest parking is the day use parking lot off Paradise Drive opposite Main Street.

A very nice park along the shoreline in Tiburon!!!…read more This place seems to be popular with tourists, people picnicking, or coming and going to Angel Island on the ferry. There is a small museum here also, but it closes early. It's also a good place to walk off the dinner from some of the nearby restaurants. But, it's really scenic here, with all the ferries coming and going, along with Angel Island looming in the background.