The San Francisco Bay area is indeed one of the world's most spectacular boating venues. With access to the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, plenty of bays to explore, and scenic views of the city skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay area is a boater’s paradise. Bay area marinas offer a variety of amenities and have the capabilities to handle vessels of a variety of sizes.

Here are 6 of the best San Francisco marinas:

1) Treasure Isle Yacht Harbor

Treasure Isle Yacht Harbor, located in Treasure Island's Clipper Cove in the middle of San Francisco Bay, offers a magnificent view of San Francisco and is known as one of the best protected and most scenic harbors on the California Coast. The marina is currently involved in a project that will expand capacity to 400 berths and offer dry storage, fuel dock, laundry facilities, and facilities for sales of marine supplies and equipment as well as boat sales and repair services. Treasure Isle Yacht Harbor has docks available to accommodate boats up to 60-feet and is a hidden treasure.

2) Marina Bay Yacht Harbor

San Francisco Bay Marina Bay Yacht Harbor is a deep draft harbor in the East Bay providing quick access to Central Bay, San Pablo Bay, the Delta, San Francisco, and the Pacific ocean. The marina provides stunning views of downtown San Francisco and the whole Bay area. With 850 berths able to accommodate vessels up to 120 feet in length, Marina Bay Yacht Harbor offers boat owners a safe, comfortable marina with luxury amenities.

3) South Beach Harbor Marina

South Beach Harbor Marina is the newest in the San Francisco Bay area, built by the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency in 1986, and since 2012 is under the authority of the Port of San Francisco. Located between Pier 40 and AT&T Park, South Beach Harbor Marina is the only marina on the south side of the city and is within walking distance of the ballpark and many fine dining options. South Beach Harbor is a full-service marina providing access to unsurpassed sailing and great views of the city skyline.

4) Schoonmaker Point Marina

Schoonmaker Point Marina, located in beautiful Sausalito, is 4 miles away from the Golden Gate Bridge where they provide dry storage, commercial and light industrial rental space. With 161 slips to accommodate boats from 35 to 70 feet, and side ties available for yachts up to 220 feet, Schoonmaker Point Marina offers complete amenities including a restaurant and laundry and shower facilities as well as a grocery store and marine store within walking distance. Schoonmaker Point Marina provides sensational views of the San Francisco skyline and beautiful Mt. Tamalpais, one of the most iconic landmarks in the Bay Area and can fill all your boating needs.

5) Emery Cove Yacht Harbor

Emery Cove Yacht Harbor, located between Oakland and Berkeley in the East Bay, provides access to deep water only minutes from your dock. Whether it's sailing around San Pablo Bay, a cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge to the open water of the Pacific, or just relaxing with friends and family, Emery Cove Yacht Harbor is the ideal location. A short drive from downtown San Francisco, Emery Cove Yacht Harbor has a small town feel and features a park setting with beautiful landscaped winding paths overlooking the bay. The area offers a wide selection of dining experiences and local markets within walking distance or a short drive, and the marina has boat slips available for crafts up to 70-feet in length.

6) Ballena Isle Marina

Ballena Isle Marina, located in Alameda, is a full-service marina offering easy access to Bay waters as well as being in proximity to all the kid's attractions, museums, sporting events, and live theater the Alameda and Oakland areas offer. With 500 slips available, capable of handling vessels of all sizes and shapes, Ballena Isle Marina is the marina of choice in Alameda. Ballena Isle Marina is currently undergoing restorations which will improve the appeal of an already beautiful marina and add more 50 and 60 foot slips.

The Bay area offers many different options to fill any boater's needs. Whether you want quick deep water access, a family setting, access to fine dining, or any combination of these, a San Francisco Bay area marina has what you desire. Contact us today to learn more.