Grand Marina

The Grand Marina in Alameda, California provides public access to the Oakland Harbor, a bustling urban waterway. This marina offers a convenient boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats.

The ramp is located in a protected harbor area, sheltered from the open waters of the San Francisco Bay. Paddlers can explore the calm, flat waters of the harbor, which connect to the broader Oakland Estuary system. The harbor is a popular destination for recreational boaters, with several marinas and docking facilities nearby.

Facilities at the Grand Marina include two boarding floats and two carry-down walkways to assist with loading and unloading. The marina also provides dry storage for up to 102 boats, as well as 400 total slips and tie-ups. Amenities like fuel sales, fish cleaning stations, and restrooms are available on-site to support a variety of recreational activities. Paddlers and boaters should be aware that the harbor experiences moderate boat traffic from commercial and recreational vessels.

The ranger station at the Alcatraz Island Dock is staffed at all times. Staff here can help you with directions, information, Special Ranger and Junior Ranger programs, emergency assistance, and more.