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Marinas & Boat Ramps · San Francisco, CA

Marinas & Boat Ramps in San Francisco

18 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Marinas and boat ramps are the launch points and home base for anyone fishing from their own boat. Public boat ramps are often free or charge a small launch or parking fee, while full-service marinas add slips, fuel docks, bait, pump-outs and sometimes a shop or restaurant. If you trailer a boat, the ramp is where the day starts - and details like ramp condition, tide access, parking for trailers and hours matter as much as anything. Facilities and fees vary a lot from a simple concrete ramp to a large marina, so it helps to know what a location offers before you arrive. The listings here help you find ramps and marinas by city and state.

Below are 18 marinas & boat ramps listings in San Francisco, CA, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is Oyster Point Marina (4.6★, 385 Google reviews).

Typical pricing in San Francisco

Typical San Francisco charter pricing: roughly $550-$1,600 - a shared party-boat day at the low end, a private full-day charter at the top. Party boats price per person; confirm the all-in rate, the open season and any crab combo with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in San Francisco for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top marinas & boat ramps listings in San Francisco

  1. 1
    Oyster Point Marina
    Charters

    Oyster Point Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in South San Francisco, CA · 4.6★ (385).

    ★ 4.6 · 385View →
  2. 2
    PFishing Listing
    Charters

    Pier 40

    San Francisco

    Marina in South Beach, CA · 4.5★ (360).

    ★ 4.5 · 360View →
  3. 3
    Berkeley Marina, Dock K
    Charters

    Berkeley Marina, Dock K

    San Francisco

    Marina in Berkeley Marina, CA · 4.5★ (342).

    ★ 4.5 · 342View →
  4. 4
    Safe Harbor Marina Village
    Charters

    Safe Harbor Marina Village

    San Francisco

    Marina in Alameda, CA · 4.5★ (161).

    ★ 4.5 · 161View →
  5. 5
    Grand Marina
    Charters

    Grand Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Alameda, CA · 4.5★ (152).

    ★ 4.5 · 152View →
  6. 6
    Encinal Boat Ramp
    Charters

    Encinal Boat Ramp

    San Francisco

    Boat ramp in Alameda, CA · 4.3★ (127).

    ★ 4.3 · 127View →
  7. 7
    The Marina at Pier 39
    Charters

    The Marina at Pier 39

    San Francisco

    Marina in Fisherman's Wharf, CA · 4.5★ (125).

    ★ 4.5 · 125View →
  8. 8
    Schoonmaker Point Marina
    Charters

    Schoonmaker Point Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Sausalito, CA · 4.6★ (124).

    ★ 4.6 · 124View →
  9. 9
    Safe Harbor Loch Lomond
    Charters

    Safe Harbor Loch Lomond

    San Francisco

    Marina in San Rafael, CA · 4.3★ (113).

    ★ 4.3 · 113View →
  10. 10
    Fortman Marina
    Charters

    Fortman Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Alameda, CA · 4.4★ (106).

    ★ 4.4 · 106View →
  11. 11
    Waldo Point Harbor
    Charters

    Waldo Point Harbor

    San Francisco

    Marina in Sausalito, CA · 4.6★ (99).

    ★ 4.6 · 99View →
  12. 12
    Brisbane Marina
    Charters

    Brisbane Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Brisbane, CA · 4.6★ (99).

    ★ 4.6 · 99View →
  13. 13
    Richardson Bay Marina
    Charters

    Richardson Bay Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Sausalito, CA · 4.7★ (97).

    ★ 4.7 · 97View →
  14. 14
    Fifth Avenue Marina
    Charters

    Fifth Avenue Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Produce and Waterfront, CA · 4.2★ (96).

    ★ 4.2 · 96View →
  15. 15
    The Brickyard Marina and Waterfront Offices
    Charters

    The Brickyard Marina and Waterfront Offices

    San Francisco

    Marina in Point Richmond, CA · 4.4★ (93).

    ★ 4.4 · 93View →
  16. 16
    Travis Marina
    Charters

    Travis Marina

    San Francisco

    Marina in Sausalito, CA · 4.7★ (83).

    ★ 4.7 · 83View →
  17. 17
    Tidewater Boating Center
    Charters

    Tidewater Boating Center

    San Francisco

    Park in Coliseum Industrial, CA · 4.5★ (77).

    ★ 4.5 · 77View →
  18. 18
    Grand Street Launching Facility
    Charters

    Grand Street Launching Facility

    San Francisco

    Boat ramp in Alameda, CA · 4.3★ (72).

    ★ 4.3 · 72View →

FAQ

Marinas & Boat Ramps in San Francisco - common questions

How many marinas & boat ramps are there in San Francisco? +
Lure Compass lists 18 listings for marinas & boat ramps in San Francisco, CA.
Who has the best-rated marinas & boat ramps in San Francisco? +
By Google review volume, Oyster Point Marina is the most-reviewed marinas & boat ramps listing in San Francisco (4.6★, 385 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
Are public boat ramps free? +
Many public boat ramps are free to use, though some charge a launch fee or require paid trailer parking, and busy ramps can fill up early on weekends. Fees and hours vary by location and managing agency - confirm before you tow your boat out.
What is the difference between a boat ramp and a marina? +
A boat ramp is a launch point for trailered boats - often just a concrete ramp and parking. A marina is a larger facility that may add slips, fuel, bait, pump-outs, repairs and a shop or restaurant. Some listings are ramps only, others full marinas, so check what each location offers.
How do I find a boat ramp or marina near me? +
Browse the ramps and marinas listed by city and state here to see nearby launch points and what facilities they offer. Because ramp condition, tide access and hours change, confirm current details with the marina or the agency that manages the ramp before your trip.
How much does a fishing charter cost in San Francisco? +
San Francisco charters typically run about $550-$1,600 - shared party-boat days at the low end, private full-day charters at the top. Confirm the all-in price and what is open with the operator.
Is salmon fishing open in San Francisco? +
Salmon seasons off California are set annually and have been restricted or closed in recent years, so always confirm the current season with the operator before booking a salmon trip. When closed, boats target striped bass, halibut, rockfish and lingcod instead.
What else can you catch out of San Francisco? +
Beyond salmon, trips target striped bass and halibut in the bay and rockfish and lingcod along the coast, with Dungeness crab combos in season. Ask each operator which trip matches your dates.
Where do San Francisco charters depart from? +
Party boats and charters run from Fisherman's Wharf, Sausalito, Berkeley and Emeryville. The ranked list below covers the Bay Area by review volume and rating.

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