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November 11th, 2008 — Boat Ramp, Camping, Fishing, Fuel Dock, Guest Berths, Hotel, Lake Shasta, Marina, Restaurant
Lake Shasta is located in Shasta Lake, CA
Marinas:
There are numerous marinas located all around the lake.
Shasta Marina Resort (530) 238-2284 or 1-800-959-3359
Packers Bay Marina (530) 275-5570 or 1-800-331-3137
Holiday Harbor (530) 238-2383 or 1-800-776-2628
Silverthorn Resort (530) 275-1571 or 1-800-332-3044
Bridge Bay Resort (530) 275-3021 or 1-800-752-9669
Digger Bay Marina (530) 275-3072 or 1-800-752-9669
Jones Valley Resort (530) 275-7950 or 1-800-223-7950
Sugarloaf Marina (530) 238-2711 or 1-800-223-7950
Lakeview Resort (530) 275-7950 or 1-800-223-7950
Antlers Resort & Marina (530) 238-2553 or 1-800-238-3924
Regulations:
According to Lake Shasta Officials, "All vessels must be registered and numbered except boats propelled manually, sail boats eight feet or less in length without other means of propulsion, and certain public vessels. Out of state registration is valid for 90 days. In addition, some boats, such as houseboats, require a Forest Service permit to be on the lake in excess of 30 days per calendar year. This restriction applies primarily to boats equipped for overnight use. Contact the Shasta Lake District Office or the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Supervisor's Office during business hours for more information on this subject."
There are numerous other rules and regulations that must be observed if you plan to visit the lake. Please visit their website (http://www.shastalake.com/) for more information.
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Boat Ramps and Directions according to Lake Shasta officials:
Antlers On the upper Sacramento River Arm adjacent to Antlers Campground. Picnicking, restrooms, fee. Exit I-5 at Antlers Road. 1/2 mile.
Bailey Cove On the lower McCloud River Arm in Bailey Cove Campground area. Picnicking, restrooms, fee. (Not recommended on summer weekends due to excessive congestion, consider using Packers Bay.) Exit I-5 at O'Brien, take Shasta Caverns Road 1 mile to Bailey Cove Road.
Centimudi Near Shasta Dam, northwest of Shasta Lake City. Restrooms, fee, picnicking nearby. (Not recommended on holiday weekends due to excessive congestion, consider using Packers Bay.) Exit I-5 at Lake Boulevard or Shasta Lake City on Shasta Dam Boulevard, take Lake or Shasta Dam Boulevard to Summit City.
Hirz Bay On the Upper McCloud River Arm adjacent to Hirz Bay Campground. Restrooms, fee. Exit I-5 at Gilman Road, 10 miles to Hirz Bay.
Jones Valley - On the Pit River Arm at its confluence with the Squaw Valley Creek Arm near the Jones Valley Campground. Restrooms, fee. Exit at Oasis Road or Mountain Gate then east to Bear Mountain Road, 9 miles. (Not recommended on holidays or summer weekends due to congestion.)
Packers Bay- On the Lower Pit River Arm adjacent to the Packers Bay Marina. Picnicking, restrooms, fee. Northbound traffic exit at O'Brien and join southbound 1-5 traffic. Exit at Packers Bay Road, 1 mile.
Sugarloaf - On the Upper Sacramento River Arm in the Sugarloaf area of Lakehead. Fee. Services nearby. Exit I-5 at Lakeshore Drive, left 2 miles.
Boat Rentals:
If you do not have your own vessel, there are numerous places around the lake where you can rent a boat. Please visit http://www.shastalake.com/ for more information.
Mooring:
There are also numerous places to moor your boat and come ashore. Once again, a complete listing of moorings can be found at the main Lake Shasta website. You'll be able to find cabin rentals, restaurants and much more on the lake.
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June 4th, 2008 — Boating, Camping, Fuel Dock, General store, Guest Berths, Hotel, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Marina, Nice, Pump Out Station, Restaurant, resorts
Anchorage Inn
950 Main Street
Lakeport, California 95453
Phone: 707.263.5417
Average water depth: Varies - please call ahead for exact information.
Is there a marine stand by channel contact? No, at this time the marina can only be reached by phone.
What facilities are provided?
The marina has docks, but no slips. Please note that electricity is not supplied at the docks.
Is there a pumpout station?
Yes, the marina does supply a pumpout station.
Is there a fuel dock?
No, this particular marina does not offer a fuel dock.
Are there any guest services?
Yes, guests are allowed to use the pumpout station as well as the dock.
What amenities are offered?
Although the marina does not have a restaurant or store, they do provide showers, restrooms, and a Laundromat.
Is there a boat launch? Yes, the marina does have a boat launch. There is a fee for use, please contact the marina management for more information.
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Ferndale Resort and Marina
6190 Soda Bay Road
Kelseyville, California 95451
Phone: 707.279.4866 or 888.625.1520
Average water depth: Varies throughout the season. Best to call ahead before arrival for exact specifications.
Is there a marine stand by channel contact? No, the marina cannot be contacted by radio.
What facilities are provided?
The marina offers both docks and slips, but please note that they do not provide electricity.
Is there a pumpout station?
No, the marina does not have a pumpout station at this time.
Is there a fuel dock?
Yes, the marina offers regular fuel only.
Are there any guest services?
Yes, guests have full access to docks, slips and the fuel dock.
What amenities are offered?
The marina offers a small shop complete with bait and tackle. There is also a nearby restaurant within easy walking distance. In addition, there are restrooms, showers and a Laundromat.
Is there a boat launch? Yes, the marina has a boat launch - please be advised there is a day use fee.
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Holiday Harbor Marina and RV Park
3605 Lakeshore Boulevard
Nice, California 95464
Phone: 707.274.1136
Average water depth? Please call ahead for the water level.
Is there a marine stand by channel? No, you cannot contact the marina by radio at this time.
What facilities are provided?
This is a very large marina for the area complete with an RV park. There are numerous docks and slips. However, electricity is not provided.
Is there a pumpout station?
No, there is no pumpout station at this marina.
Is there a fuel dock?
Yes, the marina offers regular, regular plus and premium fuel.
Are any guest services offered?
Yes, guests are free to use the docks, slips or launch. Fee information can be obtained from the marina management.
What amenities are offered?
The marina has a small restaurant and store. In addition, showers, restrooms and a Laundromat are all on site. In addition, there is a grocery store located very close by.
Is there a boat launch? Yes, this location does have a boat ramp. However, there is a day use fee for the launch.
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May 20th, 2008 — Bethel Island, Boat Ramp, Camping, Fishing, Fuel Dock, Hotel, Picnic sites
Beacon Harbor Marina is located in Bethel Island, CA
Phone: 925 684-2174
Boat Launch: Yes, the marina just improved their existing launch. Please be advised that there is a fee for this service, which is detailed below.
Berth and Other Fees:
Wet Storage
24' slip - $150/month
30' slip - $205/month
50 Covered Slips
These fees include:
Heated restrooms with free hot showers
Fuel dock carries Union 76 gasoline at competitive prices
One month free rent if full year paid in advance
Free Boat Launching for Berthers
Hydro Hoists can be installed with approval of the Harbor
NO live-aboards allowed
Dry Storage:
$110 per month.
Boat Launch Fee:
Public Launching - $15
Camping rates:
$25/night for fully self contained vehicles or tents (per tent/vehicle)
RV Hookups:
$35/night for electrical and water (30 amp electricity)
One additional night free if you stay 5 days
Barbecues and 12 Picnic tables
The campground is open all year, but may be closed if the ground is too soft due to rain
Water Depth: Not listed. Please contact marina management for more information.
What you need to know:
If you do plan on camping here it is best to call ahead to make a reservation. The marina can get quite busy at peak periods. They are conveniently located near several stores so if you can't find what you need at the marina, you're just a short walk away from several grocery stores and restaurants.
In addition to the above mentioned services, the marina just introduced their new Aqua Lounges. If you were disappointed about not being able to camp on board, this may be the perfect solution. They state: "The Aqua Lodges eleven foot ceilings provide a feeling of spaciousness. A full size refrigerator, sink, microwave and cook-top stove makes cooking easy. It has a comfortably sized bathroom with a full size shower. The Master Bedroom has a queen sized bed, closet storage and a patio door leading to a private deck. Smaller houseboats available are particularly comfortable for the fisherman who just needs a place to bunk close to fishing tournaments here in the central Delta, at Bethel Island, California." Please contact the marina for more information on this service.
How to Get There:
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From the Bay Area:
Take Highway 80 east to Highway 24 east.
Proceed to 680 north, continue on 4 east to Oakley
Turn left on Cypress Road
Left on Bethel Island Road
Right on Gateway Road
Left on Piper Road
Left on Willow Road
From Sacramento and the San Joaquin Valley:
Take Interstate 5 south to Highway 4 west
Follow 4 west to Oakley
Turn right on Cypress Road
Left on Bethel Island Road
Right on Gateway Road
Left on Piper Road
Left on Willow Road
From San Jose:
Take 680 north from Milpitas/Fremont area
Proceed north to 580 exit east
Take Vasco Road north exit off 580
Proceed through Brentwood via Highway 4
Turn right on Cypress Road
Left on Bethel Island Road
Right on Gateway Road
Left on Piper Road
Left on Willow Road
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April 2nd, 2008 — Boat Ramp, Camping, Fishing, Fuel Dock, Hotel, Lakes, Marina, Restaurant, Salmon, catfish, resorts, trout
Berryessa Lake is located in: Napa, CA
Phone: (707) 966-2111
This picture is the entry point into the Lake Berryessa Dam's Hydroelectric system (or maybe the spillover?). Below is a Google maps satellite picture of the same location.
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About the Lake:
One of the most interesting facts about Berryessa Lake is that it contains more shoreline than Lake Tahoe. The lake has a surface acreage of 17,000 and there are 165 miles of shoreline. This is considered one of the best lakes for boating and fishing in California, and although the levels of mercury are high and some fish are unsuitable for human consumption, the lake remains one of the most popular in the area.
Please note that the north end of the lake has a tendency to be a bit shallow, and the entire eastern shoreline is off limits to visitors. The southern area of the lake is much deeper and offers beautiful views of the numerous trees and incredible vistas.
Boat Launches:
Capell Cove
1 mi. off Hwy. 128 on Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558
Public launch ramp, no fee.
Lake Berryessa Marina Resort
5880 Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558
About halfway between north and south ends of lake, fee.
Rancho Monticello Resort
6590 Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558
About halfway between north and south ends of lake, fee.
Spanish Flat Resort
4290 Knoxville Rd. Napa, CA 94558
More towards the south end of the lake, fee.
Camping:
Is Camping Allowed? Yes, camping is allowed at the following locations:
Lake Berryessa Marina Resort
5880 Knoxville Rd., Napa 94558 (707) 966-2161
Camping, restaurant and boat facilities
Putah Creek Park
7600 Knoxville Rd., Napa (707) 966-2116
Full service camping and marina
Pleasure Cove Resort
6100 Hwy. 128, Napa 94558 (707) 966-2172
Camping, restaurant and other facilities
Rancho Monticello Resort
6590 Knoxville Rd., Napa 94558 office:(707) 966-2188 store:(707) 966-1611
Launch ramp, cabins, camping, fuel
Spanish Flat Resort
4290 Knoxville Rd., Napa 94558 (707) 966-7700
Full service campgrounds and marina
Steele Park Resort
1605 Steele Canyon Rd., Napa 94558 (707) 966-2123
Full service marina, numerous camping locations
Boating Restrictions:
Please make sure that all boats are operating under proper state and federal regulations. The maximum depth of the lake is 275 feet, but please be advised that the north end is very shallow.
What kind of fish can be found at the lake? Numerous species of fish can be found here, including salmon, trout and catfish.
Are there any regulations on fishing? Yes, according to lake officials:
Trout & salmon: Open season all year. Limit: five
Bass: Open season all year. Limit: five bass. Minimum length: twelve inches.
Catfish: Open season all year. Limit: twenty (except Bullheads no limit.)
Crappie: Open season all year. Limit: twenty-five
Other species: Other species of fish may be taken in any number and at any time of the year by angling.
Special Notes: Due to high mercury levels in the water, the lake has advised caution if you plan to eat the fish caught in this lake. Please note that on shore fishing on the eastern side of the lake is prohibited.
Nearby resorts and marinas:
Please see the above list of campgrounds for marina locations.
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March 30th, 2008 — Boat Ramp, Fishing, Fuel Dock, Hotel, Marina, Restaurant, Tahoe
In the previous article in this series, we mentioned which types of boats are restricted and where to find launch ramps on the north and south side of the lake. Now, let's move onto the east and west sides.
Boat Launch:
West Shore:
Meek's Bay Marina
10 miles south of Tahoe City, off Hwy. 89
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Open June through Sept.. 8 AM - 6 PM Daily
Launch Fees: One way - $15; Round-trip - $25
(530) 525-5588
Obexer's Marina
Hwy. 89, Homewood, 6 miles south of Tahoe City
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Open May through Sept., 7 AM - 6 PM Daily
Launch Fees: Ramp -- One way -$12; Round trip (same day) - $20; Season pass - $200
Forklift -- Boats to 20' -$40 each way; each addtl. ft. above 20' - $10 each way
Travelift -- $10/foot each way
(530) 525-7962
Sunnyside Resort & Marina
1835 W. Lake Blvd. (Hwy. 89), 2 mi. south of Tahoe City
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Open June through September, 9 AM - 5 PM Daily (forklift launching only)
Launch Fees: $75 minimum each way (adjusted for boats over 20 ft.)
(530) 583-7201
East Shore:
Cave Rock
Hwy. 50, 3 miles north of Zephyr Cove, NV
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Open 24/7, Year-Round
Daily Fees: Launch and leave - $8; Launch and park - $12 (includes round-trip ramp fee)
(No overnight parking permitted)
(775) 831-0494
Sand Harbor State Park
Hwy. 28, 4 miles south of Incline Village
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Open: June through August, 8 AM - 9 PM Daily
May and September, 8 AM - 7 PM Daily
October through April, 8 AM - 5 PM Daily
Daily Fees: Launch and leave - $10; Launch and park - $15 (includes round-trip ramp fee)
(No overnight parking permitted)
(775) 831-0494
Boat Rentals:
If you do not have your own vessel, there are numerous different types of rental boats available, or you may prefer to take a guided cruise around the magnificent lake.
About Lake Tahoe: The original name of Lake Tahoe was "Dao w a ga," as assigned by its native peoples. New settlers mispronounced the original name and after several years it became known simply as Lake Tahoe. It is now synonymous with luxury, relaxation and one of the best places to go boating in the United States. It is estimated that the lake holds 39 trillion gallons of water and it is the second deepest lake in the United States with a depth of more than 1600 feet.
Services Available: The lake is home to many chandleries and boat works. You will be able to find numerous places to dock and refuel on all sides of the lake.
South:
Camp Richardson Marina
Hwy. 89, 2.5 miles north of the Hwy. 50/89 intersection
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South Lake Tahoe, CA (530) 542-6570
Fuel: Yes
Pumpout Facilities: No
Moorings: Yes | Slips: No | Boat Storage: No
North:
North Tahoe Marina
7360 North Lake Blvd., 1 mile west of Hwy. 267
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Tahoe Vista, CA (530) 546-8248
Fuel: Yes
Pumpout Facilities: Yes
Moorings: Yes | Slips: Yes | Boat Storage: Yes
East:
Round Hill Pines Marina
Round Hill, NV, 2.3 miles north of Stateline (775) 588-3055
Fuel: No
Pumpout Facilities: No
Moorings: Yes | Slips: No | Boat Storage: No
West:
Homewood Marina
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5190 West Lake Blvd.
Homewood, CA 96145 (530) 525-5966
Fuel: Yes
Pumpout Facilities: Yes
Moorings: Yes 530-525-5988
Slips: No | Boat Storage: Yes
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March 26th, 2008 — Bait, Benicia, Boat Ramp, Guest Berths, Hotel, Marina, Restaurant, Rio Vista, Solano County, Vallejo, Walnut Grove
Glen Cove Marina
2000 Glen Cove Marina Road
Vallejo, California 94591
Phone: 707.552.3236
Average Depth: 10 feet (be advised, the entrance depth is only 6 feet.)
Marine stand by channel? No, the marina cannot be reached by radio at this time.
Services available: Although the marina does offer laundry services, there are no restaurants or grocery stores within the nearby area. They do however have a boat ramp at the east end of the marina.
Is there a fuel dock? No, the marina does not have a fuel dock.
Are there any guest services? Yes, the marina provides dock, slip and electric services for guests.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, the marina does have a pump out station.
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Benicia Marina and Yacht Club
400 East 2nd Street
Benicia, California 94510
Yacht Club Phone: 707.746.6600
Average Depth: 6 to 8 Feet. (be advised, the entrance is generally 10 feet deep.)
Marine stand by channel? Yes, you can reach the marina on VHF Channel 16.
Services available: The marina has laundry services and offers a boat ramp. Although a grocery store and restaurant are not at the marina, there are several within easy walking distance.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, the fuel dock provides both regular and diesel fuel.
Are there any guest services? Yes, the marina provides dock, slip and electric services for its guests.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, you will find a pump out station at the marina.
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Delta Marina and Yacht Club
100 Marina Drive
Rio Vista, California 94571
Phone: 707.374.2315
Average Depth: 8 feet.
Marine stand by channel? Yes, you can reach the marina at VHF Channel 16.
Available services: Showers and laundry services are available. There are grocery stores and a restaurant within walking distance and a boat ramp is provided.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, the dock offers 89 octane and diesel fuel.
Are there any guest services? Yes, the marina offers dock and electricity services, but no slip services at this time.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, the marina does offer a pump out station.
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Hidden Harbor
3100 Ryer Road E.
Walnut Grove, California 95690
Phone: 916.775.1313
Average Depth: 5 feet (sailboats only).
Marine stand by channel? No, the marina cannot be reached by radio.
Available services: Although they do not have a boat ramp, the marina does offer a restrooms, showers and laundry services. There are numerous restaurants and a grocery store within a short distance from the marina.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, the marina does have a fuel dock at this time.
Are there any guest services? Yes, the marina provides guests with electricity, water and dock services. However, no slip services are available at this time.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, the marina does provide all boaters with a pump out station.
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Snug Harbor
3356 Snug Harbor Dr
Walnut Grove, CA 95690 (Ryer Island)
Phone: 916.775.1455
Average Depth: The marina has not reported their average depth. Please call ahead.
Marine stand by channel? No, the marina cannot be reached by radio.
Available services: Laundry services, restrooms and showers are available. They also provide a boat ramp and there is a nearby mini mart for your grocery shopping needs.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, the marina does have a fuel dock.
Are there any guest services? Yes, the marina supplies guests with electricity, water and dock services, but no slip services at this time.
Is there a pump out station? No, the marina does not offer a pump out station.
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March 25th, 2008 — Antioch, Bait, Bay Point, Boat Ramp, Contra Costa County, Crockett, Fuel Dock, Guest Berths, Hotel, Marina, Martinez, Pittsburg, Restaurant
Martinez Marina
7 North Court Street
Martinez, California 94553
Phone: 925.313.0942
Home of the Martinez Yacht Club
Average depth: 6 feet
Marine stand by channel? Yes, they can be reached at VHF Channel 16.
Services available: Restrooms are provided, a boat ramp is available in Marina. However, there are no showers or Laundromats at this marina.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, a fuel dock is provided with regular and diesel fuel.
Are there any guest facilities? The marina offers slips and electric services to guests, but berths are not available.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, the marina does offer a pump out station.
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McAvoy Yacht Harbor
1001 McAvoy Road
Bay Point, California 94565
Phone: 925.458.2568
Home of the McAvoy Yacht Club
Average depth: 6 feet
Marine standby channel? No, you cannot reach the marina on the radio.
Services available: A boat ramp, restrooms and a restaurant are all provided at the marina. However, they do not offer showers or a Laundromat.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, they have a fuel dock with only regular fuel.
Are there any guest facilities? Yes, the marina supplies dock and electric services to guests, but slips are not available.
Is there a pump out station? No, this marina does not offer a pump out station.
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Pittsburg Municipal Marina
51 E Marina Boulevard
Pittsburg, California 94565
Phone: 925.439.4958
Average depth? 8 feet.
Marine stand by channel? Yes, the marina can be reached on VHF Channel 16.
Services available: A restaurant and grocery store are located at the marina, and they also offer a Laundromat, restrooms, and a boat ramp.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, the fuel dock offers both regular and diesel gasoline.
Are there any guest facilities? Slip and electric services are available, but guests may not use the berths.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, the marina offers a pump out station.
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Antioch Municipal Marina
5 Marina Plaza, P.O. Box 130
Antioch, California 94509
Phone: 925.779.6957
Average depth? 10 feet.
Marine stand by channel? Yes, the marina can be reached on two different channels, VHF 16 and 68.
Services available: This is a full service marina offering a restaurant, nearby grocery store, laundry facilities, rest rooms and showers.
Is there a fuel dock? Yes, the marina offers both regular and diesel fuel.
Are there any guest facilities? The marina supplies slips and electric services for guests, but they do not offer any docking features.
Is there a pump out station? Yes, the marina does offer a pump out station for both guests and regular users. In addition, they also have a boat ramp.
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Crockett Marine Services
P. O. Box 367
Crockett, California 94525
Phone: 510.787.1049
Average depth? 9 feet.
Marine stand by channel? Yes, the marina can be reached on VHF Channel 80.
Services available: Restrooms are available. No other services are provided.
Is there a fuel dock? No, the marina does not have a fuel dock.
Are there any guest services? No, the marina does not have any guest services or facilities at this time.
Is there a pump out station? No, the marina does not offer a pump out station.
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September 16th, 2007 — Boat Ramp, Fuel Dock, Hotel, Marina, Oyster Point, San Francisco Bay
Oyster Point is a 600 berth marina, fuel dock, boat launch, inn, and bait shop in South San Francisco on the west side of the bay.
The bait shop and general store has a wide varity of food, drinks, frozen bait and live bait in season.
It is $10 to launch your boat.
Here are some pictures of the boat ramp...
Oyster Point Bait & Tackle
985 Marina Blvd
S San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-3474
Personally I like Coyote Point better, but Oyster Point has live bait and is further north.
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