Berkeley Pier

The only thing worth seeing, in area I’m hoping it improves as the silicon valley sprawl continues to dive affordable areas. Looking forward to it happening hopeful it will be better next summer but still worth taking a look.

Came here to check out the pier at night and looks beautiful but under construction. …sucks. its a long pier and has a fancy restaurant next to it. Hopefully check out pier after construction

Closed… since August DON’T go.
With all the GREAT reviews… my daughter and I were looking forward to a great day of pier fishing. Due to structural issues, locals told us the pier closed last August.
Too BAD.
We had to look for another place to continue our expedition.

I’ve been visiting the Berkeley Pier since I was a child. Since I no longer live in Oakland, I don’t get to visit as frequently as I’d like. I’m hoping that will change in the near future.
Although parking can sometimes suck balls, the scenery here is beautiful and well worth it!

I’ve been here countless times– one of my favorite places to take an easy walk and clear my mind. Nice with the ocean breeze. Tons of parking available. Great view of the city. Lots to do in the surrounding Marina area (i.e. Adventure playground, sailing, etc.)

Closed due to structural damage now. That’s sad. Been going here for decades. Hope it gets fix soon

Why 4 stars? Because it’s a great place to be alone with your thoughts… and graffiti.
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On one hand, this is an easy 5-​star for me. On my day-​long tour of the East Bay, I needed a non-​food activity, in between stuffing my calorie hole. I REALLY loved the zen that walking the pier provided. The views of the entire Bay Area were so incredible that it allowed me to forget about how many steps I was tacking on to my FitBit. I allowed my thoughts to wander and it really was therapeutic.
So why not 5 stars? Well… the pier is almost more graffiti than non-​graffiti. There’s a constant smell of human urine and weed and in the air. There are more than a fair share of drifters wandering about and fishing. And littering seems to be a requirement. Not just random beer bottles, but big things like broken beach chairs. The Bay Area is one extreme or another — either you need 5 different types of recycling receptacles on each street corner, or you have people who unapologetically treat the city like their own personal garbage can.
I would absolutely make the hike up and down the pier again, but it could use a little polishing.

This is an awesome place to relax and enjoy some quiet time and soothing sites. From almost any point on the marina, you can see San Francisco, Alcatraz, Golden gate Bridge, and the bay bridge on a clear day of course. There is free parking on the pier, and an area to walk your dog. Be careful about the big separate you from the water. They are covered in bird poop. The area is usually pretty clean, and most people like to park their car and sit and watch. If the weather is good, get out and walk around. But don’t forget a jacket. The air is always cooler on the water.

Been hanging out here for years. Fishing is enjoyable as the pier is quite long and the comradery among fishermen is present. Halibut, Stingrays, and Rock Crab can be caught here.
With the Bay Area breeze against your directional view, you just can’t help to notice it’s also 420 friendly just like the city in its entirety. Absolutely perfect to enjoy the sunset. It’s my short getaway.

Some history here; it used to extend way out, as part of the ferry service to SF. The pier is ok, it’s got some great views, but it’s not that exciting after a couple of visits. The rest of the marina is where the action is at.
For an exhilarating bathroom experience, try using the public toilets on the pier — the wind can whip up around your backside.
But definitely worth a walk out once if you’re at the marina.

Spring Break 2015 in CA… This pier is a beautiful place to fish. The pier is located on the edge of Berkeley Marina… at least if you are a boat. If you come in from the land side it is at the far end. Either way there are lots of fishermen and women here and couples walking the pier.
Originally the pier extended out some three miles into San Francisco Bay… then it was shortened to just over two miles, and now only the first half mile or so is useable. If you walk the half mile out to the end you hit a wall and can see the pier’s support beams extending out much farther into the bay. But since they have no platform on top, you cannot walk it. All to say the pier is much shorter than before, but still a great walk.
The views are wonderful as you can see the Golden Gate Bridge (in fact you can see all three bay bridges on a clear day) and the skyline of San Francisco… just beautiful. Sunrise and sunset are exceptional, and you can watch fog roll in from the Pacific Ocean at times. If you are in the area do give this site a try.

Of all the piers in the Bay Area this is by far the best one it goes out into the bay over a half mile well lit at night parking is perfect right at the base of the pier and just a straight walk to the end I come here for fishing and for crabbing mostly it’s open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the people there seem to be very friendly
PS– you don’t need a fishing license for California piers «saltwater» squid seems to be the bait of choice

Still has the oceanfront view restaurant. The makeover was a success. However the smell of urine and fish remains. This place needs some volunteer weekend cleanup and washdown. The pier is gorgeous. The view is spectacular to see the gorgeous lights of SF and OAK, Treasure Island, and parts of Marin. Such a romantic sunset view. The bay could not be any more gorgeous than this spot. This is the place to relax with your other half. Bring a jacket for the bay winds at sunset. The walk is long and plentiful. Clean it up more often and it’s a 4 star spot. Kid friendly. Safe. Well protected areas. Lots of crabbing here and lots of stingrays being fished out instead of crab.

I have visions of bundling up and walking alone on the pier in the early morning fog with salt air blowing on my face. Of course, that will never happen it would be to cold. I walk here when it is nice. And enjoy sunsets from my warm car parked along the waterfront. On clear days there are great views of the Golden Gate, the Bay Bridge and San Francisco.
Fishermen line the sides of the pier. It is possible to land different fish, although I never see too many people pulling anything in. They are there because according to the fish reports the pier is a good place to fish. As an added bonus you don’t need a license to throw in your line. People do try there are always people out there trying to bring home a fish or a crab.
When the pier opened it extended 3.5 miles towards San Francisco, today its 2.5 miles. It is possible to walk 3000 feet on the uneven pavement and look at the remains of the old pier. It is a rickety icon of life along the shoreline

If you’re in the area and want a fantastic view, this is definitely the place to visit! My boyfriend and I were trying to look for a place he saw on one of his social media accounts and stumbled upon the Berkeley Marina/​Pier on a beautiful Friday afternoon. Not only is the view beautiful and the skyline is absolutely breathtaking, but they really make for a great picture. If you’re not into walking, you can always park your car and admire the view from there.

Alright all my east bay Unilocalers, this is the SPOT! I go here maybe twice a month just to walk the pier and watch the guys fish. I even saw a few guys crabbing! A great place to just chill and enjoy the view or drink a tall can and watch the sun set. I think the pier has to be one of the longest around but when you get to the end you feel like you have accomplished a spin class or a hour of zumba! The guy at the beginning with the snack bar is cool! Dogs are welcomed, 420 friendly and parking is easy. This is a great location to just stop by to view and get a taste of mother nature and the big blue ocean.

This a great pier to hang out and enjoy the ocean breeze! At the tip of the pier you get a view of the 3 beautiful bay bridges (golden gate, bay, and Marin)! A perfect place for fishermen to hook some bait. Try spending the sunset or sunrise there. You’ll realize just how beautiful of a place you live in.

Wish I discovered this gem during the summer months! My bf and I were looking for something to do on a relaxing Sunday and luckily, Unilocal led us to the pier/​marina. We started out over at the park where dogs were plenty and boundaries limitless. The paved path along the water makes for a perfect run/​jog/​walk. The park is very dog friendly, as is apparent with the doggie bags available. I noticed a lot of kites in the air as well. I’ll be sure to bring one the next time we come.
As for the pier, it’s probably the longest pier I’ve ever been on! It looks as if it goes on forever. Too bad it doesn’t connect the East Bay to SF though. Fishing seems popular but during our entire time there, we didn’t see anyone catch any fish, sadly. The birds can get real close to you. Someone pointed out that one of the seagulls was poking at a baby! So be careful and be aware of your surroundings.

Its a pier. and you gaze beyond and there is it. tadaaaa… the Golden Gate Bridge… but if you are on the GG Bridge. you cannot see the pier. Funny how things work.
Lots of seagulls, boats, squirrels and raccoons at night. Super scenic!!! Great place to bring your visitors if you don’t have to the time to take them to SF… you can say. «See. .there is SF. now lets go visit 4^th street where there is actual parking.»

The pier stretches out into the western horizon, rewarding visitors with devastatingly gorgeous views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge and the city, particularly during sunset.
Fan of the fishies? Well, grab that rod! No piece of paper stands between your hook and a gaping pesca-​mouth; as the half mile stretch is public, licenses aren’t required, and on bright days you’ll find it quite the bustling place for strollers and fishing folk alike. There’s plenty of parking, and it’s a super easy jaunt off the Bay Trail.
If you do partake in the bait and hook, just be sure to dispose of your catch properly as to not add to the splendiferous odor that never really leaves no matter how gusty it be. Bring along a warm layer, the wind can be bitingly cold.
There’s no shortage of characters: the lone gaucho in full regalia, teenage boys casting their nets, a pair of buddies in forest camo rooted to their collapsible camping chairs with the footrests and built-​in can holders using «fishing» as an excuse to their wives to sit around and shoot the shit and drink beer. Every once in a while, the #5 bus deposits a gaggle of gussied up high school kids, multi-​generational families and amorous pairs to share in the sunshine. Sunday afternoon paradise.