Apply to rent a slip at the Berkeley Marina. Come tour the marina and celebrate the Aug. 29 reopening of two new docks.
Boaters looking for convenient access to the San Francisco Bay can rent a slip at the increasingly modernized Berkeley Marina.
Monthly slip holders have access to utilities, parking, restaurants, nearby lodging and other features tied to the Bay Area’s largest marina. Recent upgrades also improved ease of use while increasing dependability.
The D & E docks have been completely revamped with new concrete docks, utilities, ADA improvements, and upgraded infrastructure designed to serve boaters for decades to come.
Prospective boaters and others can see the multimillion-dollar improvements firsthand on August 29. Take a guided tour of the new docks, peek inside boats, explore boater services, and learn about slip rentals.
To rent a slip, confirm berth availability by emailing marina@berkeleyca.gov, and begin the application process.
Tour, celebrate the improved marina
Boaters and people of all ages can come tour the new D & E Docks on August 29. We’ll have Bay-themed activities for kids, and everyone can discover new ways to enjoy our waterfront.
Berkeley Waterfront Showcase
August 29, 2026
10:30 am–2:00 pm
Doubletree Patio, 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley CA
The Kids Zone will have games as well as Bay-inspired arts and crafts. Everyone can nosh on light snacks. You’ll also witness the ribbon-cutting for the completed D & E Dock replacement and marina cleaning projects.
The D & E Dock project replaced old marina structures and made the area easier to access. It included:
- 80 new concrete slips for boats from 35 to 46 feet
- New concrete piles supporting the dock system
- New clean water supply at each slip
- New 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups at each slip
- New fire suppression system
- New entrance and ADA-accessible gangway
- ADA-accessible slips
- Accessibility improvements to nearby restrooms
Visitors to the event can park for free in the D & E parking lot or take AC Transit Line 51B to the University Avenue and Marina Boulevard stop, which is about 0.3 miles from the event.
To request an accessibility accommodation, or other questions, please contact (510) 981-6740 or marina@berkeleyca.gov.
Rent a slip at the Berkeley Marina
Monthly slip holders have direct access to the San Francisco Bay from the Bay Area's largest public marina. Slips are available for a range of vessel sizes. Dry storage is available for eligible boats.
Contact the Marina Office to confirm slip availability and begin the application process. A limited number of live-aboard berths are available through a waitlist, and guest boaters can tie up free for up to four hours Monday through Saturday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Visit the Berkeley Marina webpage to review berth fees, application requirements, live-aboard information, and guest boating options.
Play, learn, picnic, and explore the Waterfront
The Berkeley Waterfront is more than just boat slips. Spend your day strolling, playing, discovering, dining, or heading out onto the Bay for unforgettable experiences.
Kids can build with real tools, scale forts, and soar down the zip line at Adventure Playground. Visitors of all ages can discover local wildlife and explore both saltwater and freshwater aquariums at the Shorebird Park Nature Center.
Stroll or bike along the 1.25-mile accessible Bay Trail loop winding through waterfront parks, pause at the beach, or gather for a picnic with tables and BBQ grills. Savor coffee or a meal at one of the waterfront businesses, embark on a charter boat adventure, or sign up for sailing and other waterfront activities.
Use the Berkeley Waterfront Map to find parks, activities, dining, parking, and other places to visit. Explore parks, trails, and waterfront recreation with uninterrupted views of the San Francisco Bay.
Come out on August 29. Take a tour. Explore the waterfront. Apply for a slip of your own.
Explore the Berkeley Waterfront
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