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    Erica T.

    I have been here countless amount of times. I don't know why I'm just now doing a review but here we go. This marina is my go‑to reset. Easy parking most days, wide paths with room to move, and views that hit every time. Late afternoon is magic when the sun throws a bright trail across the water and little planes skim the glow. I do brisk power walks here with a weighted vest, loop the bluff above the rocks, then drop to the flats for a calm cooldown. It feels safe, friendly crowd, and the tide shifts make it look different every visit. Insider tip: skip the public restroom and use the golf course bathrooms across the street. They're spotless and way nicer. Five stars for the views and the great energy.

    12/27/24 FYI.
    Lee D.

    Quality/Quantity - Not sure how the reviews are so high?? Or probably before they stopped dredging...? Only 4 boats today. 3 of which just got put in the water and only one docked in the Marina. In summary, the Marina is closed... No dredging and low tide = NO boats, at least none that will float... The parks, shoreline, community center, golf course, restaurants, parks, trails, "water" views, etc. are all still good. I have been taking my walks here. Atmosphere - See above. Service - Self service. Price - Free. Owner Comment - City of SL is looking into developing 75 of their 950 acres into housing, hotels, restaurants, retail space and hopefully more trails. Looking forward to the improvements.

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    Molly G.

    It was a beautiful day. We took the dogs to go out and play. They had a great time sniffing around and sniffing at other dogs.

    Beautiful view on the main trail
    Ari A.

    Beautiful place. So peaceful. A walk here makes me forget all my problems and rejuvenates me. Protect it all cost

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    Kathryn H.

    It's a nice little walk with a beautiful view of the sunset, but be very careful walking, especially with children & pets. There is garbage everywhere!

    Stefan T.

    Big thanks to the San Leandro mayor for not dredging. Boats are now not able to utilize the docks. Really the name should be changed - there is no 'marina' about this place. Probably one of the best parts of San Leandro is no more. I'm not sure it was a good idea - and I didn't vote for that woman responsible for this choice. Mismanagement of all things government 'ist zum kotzen.' Police, city council, mayors - you name it. How did we get here? Twenty years ago this was such a pleasant place. The bay wasn't brown and I enjoyed looking at all the boats. As a kid I was often at the Marina Green with all the boats around too. It adds a little ambiance. Good place to fly a kite. There probably could have been many different ways to save the marina. One idea off the top of my head would be to allow more expensive docks zoned for people to live on their boats for more than whatever the current few days per year is. I'm sure it would have helped chip away at the huge dredging cost. Homeless seemed to be chased out of this general area. Was recently here and saw almost no RVs or boats. Just today happened to notice the Center Street 580 overpass in Castro Valley get cleared of RVs and homeless. Five sherriff were present on my way to Rudys at around 9am with two 'specialty' tow trucks hoovering eagerly off in the distance. As I finished my donut and coffee I went back downtown and noticed the RVs getting towed down B. I've noticed at the docks in LA some people who lived on boats with special permits. These were not junky people - they were adventure seekers who liked to rough it. Not people who need to get towed. I think the solution to the marina was to close it down and build houses. I think that was the tentative plan. I'm not convinced that boats and housing could have been the solution without building houses... But as far as I know all this comes from CA mandates.

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    Ricky W.

    I know, who doesn't know about San Leandro Marina!?? It's older than most of us, it's something to do with decent views and a nice breeze most days. It's a closer place to enjoy the water outside of the ocean and water is calming. It's a large area that includes some walking trails, several parks, picnic areas, and some long established restaurants. You can even fish here (I don't know anyone that eats the fish or that you can). I'm not big on fishing, but my very first time fishing was here and I caught a small shark of some kind. Good times! Most people come here to walk "The cement ring" as I call it. It's just a cement walking trail that goes in a large circle and everyone walks, skates or moves across/around it one way or another. I generally avoid this area because of all the people. There are several areas at the Marina less populated with great views and that's where I prefer to be. Cheers to many sunsets, and memories here.

    Edwin R.

    There's a lot to love about San Leandro Marina. 1. A dedicated trail along the shoreline, both for walking/running/cycling (there's even benches along this trail too). 2. Integrated outdoor exercise stations (woot-woot) 3. Dedicated gated, dog park (two - separated by small/med, and large/Xlarge on the other. 4. Tons of free BBQ station with a dedicated table and bench seats and included, your very own trash can, all in the center of the green plush grass. 5. You can play soccer in the middle or volleyball. 6. There's parking all over, both in the lot and on the sidewalk. 7. Dedicated area for private parties near the public restrooms (I was told you will need to make RSVP in advance for this). Note however, weekends this place gets packed but overall, a lot of fun and I recommend you come here to unwind, spend time with family and friends, bring your pets too and enjoy the beautiful sunrise/sunset. Cheers!

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    Jesus S.

    Come here and hang out. A lot of people come here with food and just sit to watch the sunset. Great place for a date or just hang out and walk around.

    Phil A.

    On warm, Sunny weekends, this is the most popular place in San Leandro!! If you want to BBQ here on the weekends, you have to reserve a grilling place, and you still have to get here early just to park. But there is plenty of parking here if you don't mind walking. The most popular area is around Marina Park. Kids area, soccer, volleyball, a paved walking/running path that leads all over and eventually to the Heron Bay Nature Trail. This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite places to go in San Leandro. I like coming here during the week when it's less crowded and more subdued, when it's more of a laid back vibe. Either way, you can get the best of both worlds here depending on when you come!!

    Veronica P.

    Encourage early risers to get to the park early to enjoy the calmness that is the San Leandro Marina. You can walk the round mile or the longer routes by taking the other trail. There are benches along the way for those to sit and I appreciate the garbage cans along the trails. I usually walk with my morning coffee. The later the day gets - the busier the park gets. It has trails for those on bikes or walkers/runners/joggers. You can go pretty far into Hayward by taking the straight trail. It has a dog park for those with fur babies. It has exercise stations for those that way a little extra workout. The park is wonderful for kids and lots of tables (believe you have to rent through city) Lots of people tend to come to play on the grassy areas. It's kept pretty clean and mostly there is some available parking. Makes for beautiful walks and pictures.

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    Renee R.

    I love walking at the Marina. I live close by so I am there three times a week. I wish visiting people would keep it cleaner. There are great updated playgrounds for children. There are two different dog parks. Beautiful sunsets.

    Chadie G.

    This is a great place for daily walks, picnics, volleyball, soccer... kiddie playground... all in one. Dog friendly park. Just be kind and clean after your fur baby. Reserving a picnic area is a simple process online. Ample parking during the weekdays. Weekends it does get pretty busy with families taking advantage of beautiful weather. Need a place for photo opts? Many locations within this Marina. I like the walking trails and the exercise options along the trails. Nothing like talking a walk at the Marina to clear your mind after a long day or to start your day!

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    We take our dogs here sometimes. This is a lovely place for taking walks. It has beautiful views. I like it here.

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    Amazing view and very clean. Will be back. Can't wait to go back. A lot of families and room for everyone.

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    Ask the Community - San Leandro Marina

    Does anyone know what days the food trucks and car cruise happens every month?

    Do you have to have a reservation to bbq?

    Yes, you have to reserve a table.

    Does it have a place where you can lock up your bike?

    No.

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    Love the San Leandro Marina for the awesome sunsets & watching the planes take off & land in The Oakland Airport.

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    A great place for the entire family. A beautiful park where you don't have to drive for hours to…read morevisit. On the weekends, parking is $5. Best to get there early because parking fills up quick. I was there for a BBQ on July 25th, at 10 a.m., and I was able to make parking in the overflow. There's parking on the outside street, but that fills up quick, as well. Anyway, inside the park, there's a long trail that goes all the way around the lake. There's boat rental, either kayak, paddle boat, you can rent a tour boat. I think you can bring your own boat, but it's best to call and make sure. There's BBQ and picnic benches. Volleyball court. A lot of green grass to sit, play sports. There's only one restroom near the boating area, and a few small restrooms if you trek around the lake. There are plenty of hiking trails. There's camping as well. An outdoor Cafe next to the boats. No swimming or wading. You can fish, but I wouldn't eat what you catch. There's warning signs about the water.

    So this reservoir was built in 1874 but closed to public, then opened for recreational use in the…read more60s. So the trails around the lake have matured really well. Like most parts of the paved trails are very well shaded from trees that have grown over those years. My dog and I walk for around an hour to hour and a half, so we usually pick west or east from the parking lot and return the same way. I think we've only explored like half of the lake so far. I've seen wild turkeys, deers, rabbits, and ducks around. And if you are wearing overear headphones, you get the natures remix with all the birds and insects chirping.

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    3.0
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    Marina with Quinns Lighthouse - sort of a rough area - but it is growing with lots of new housing…read moredown the road. Petty theft and trash in the surrounding areas. This is not Disneyland - currently the city of Oakland is playing whack a mole with people living in the streets and parks. The marina still operates - and given other cities like San Leandro gave up (thank you mayor Pauline Russo Cutter) it is appreciated. If you want to keep your little weekend boat here - its probably a convenient location as its quick to get to from the highway.

    This video shows the famous Victoria Station restaurant, which is still here!…read more https://youtu.be/lB07zZh-RQU Just a few miles south of Jack London Square, there is this funny little niche of a place called Embarcadero Cove. The main business here is Quinn's Lighthouse and Pub, but it wasn't always that way. About two decades ago, this was a much busier place called Jack London Village. At that time, that there was a famous restaurant located here, called Victoria Station. In fact, the old Victoria restaurant building is still here! As you face the marina, it's that old building off to the left. If you look around, you can see the old caboose, and other train cars. You can look inside the restaurant through a window, but there's not much to see. Pretty much just a bunch of junk inside now. The Oakland restaurant was one of the more troublesome restaurants in the entire business. They had to bring in a special troubleshooter manager out here just get things under control. There were brawls, lawsuits, wild parties-- you name it. A public trail winds right through this location. It is called the San Francisco Bay Trail. It goes behind the old Victoria Station restaurant, and also continues around the private residences near the marina. It's actually a really pretty walk, and worth trying. Check out the tiny little cottages at this Marina. One of them is only about the size of a playhouse! One funny fact: There are a ton of semi-wild cats around here! Most of them have been altered, and taken care of by a nice lady who lives close by. You might see her with a bag of food, feeding a cat. She's very friendly, and she knows all about the old Victoria Station restaurant. (The lady I mean, not the cat.) So there's a lot of history to this place, and it's worth checking out! When you're tired of walking around go have lunch or a brew at the Lighthouse.

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