San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail

21/09/2018

Starting October 1st, SF families can start enjoying the panoramic views of the SF Bay, East Bay Hills, and San Bruno Mountains from six new campsites at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area! Thank you to Literacy for Environmental Justice and California State Parks for giving the families of San Francisco the opportunity for meaningful camping experiences right here in the City by the Bay.

Thanks also to the communities and civic & environmental leaders who made this possible, including: San Francisco Parks Alliance, Kayaks Unlimited, Bay Area Wilderness Training, California State Parks Foundation, SF Environment, California Natural Resources Agency, San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC), SF Water, Power, Sewer (SFPUC)

11/06/2018

Bring your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and join the Water Trail on an approximately 3 hour excursion along Montezuma and tributary sloughs. Explore the waterways of the Suisun Marsh, with opportunities to view otters, seals, turtles, cormorants, and egrets.

The event is part of the Visions of the Wild Film Festival, celebrating 50 years of the National Trails System and Wild and Scenic Rivers.

Tickets Please Register - however, you DO NOT need to bring your tickets to the event REGISTER ONLINE Event Info Paddle your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard on an approximately 3 hour excursion along Montezuma and tributary sloughs. Explore the waterways of the Suisun Marsh, with opportunities to view....

10/04/2018

Explore the Water Trail in the East Bay this week on Open Road with Doug McConnell. Visit our website for more information about Tidewater Boat Launch, Ferry Point, Big Break, and many more launches around the Bay.

Discover places to follow a trail in the water in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

23/05/2017

In case you missed it, OpenRoad With Doug McConnell featured the Water Trail this weekend! Great reminder to get out and explore!

One of our newest public paths is the San Francisco Bay Water Trail.

27/01/2017

Although there’s a lot to see from the shoreline, if you want to truly experience the habitat, you need to get in the habitat. There is no better way to fully experience the tidal march at Sears Point than in a kayak.

12/12/2016

Good news! Buck's Landing is an important site for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail

The county of Marin is considering purchasing for $1.4 million the Buck’s Landing boat launch area near San Pedro Bay in Santa Venetia, an area that includes 32 acres bordering Las Gallinas Creek.The property is adjacent to the county Op

28/11/2016

20/10/2016

A Standup Paddleboard World Series event was held along the Water Trail yesterday! The Red Bull Heavy Water race covered 7.5 miles from Ocean Beach to Crissy Field, with the champion completing the course in just over an hour and 10 minutes. Better start practicing now for next year's event...

The first-ever Red Bull Heavy Water saw 15 of the world’s best watermen take on a grueling 7.5-mile (12km) battle of athleticism with the ultimate victor, Maui's 22-year-old Connor Baxter, crowned Champion of Red Bull Heavy Water.

03/10/2016

Fun day on the Bay in Benicia, celebrating the first annual and Benicia's first designated Water Trail site at Alvarez 9th Street Park! Big thanks to Benicia Outrigger Canoe Club and Kite Naked for the outrigger and paddle board sessions!

28/09/2016

Thousands of people are expected to turn out Saturday for more than 40 events in nearly all nine Bay Area counties to celebrate, restore and learn about San Francisco Bay

13/07/2016

Want to get out on the Bay with a great group this weekend? Join the Kayakers Alliance this Saturday as they head from the Berkeley Marina Small Boat Launch to have lunch in SF and back (~14 miles round trip). Kayakers Alliance is exploring Water Trail sites and routes throughout the Bay this summer - sign up with their Meetup Group to join this and other exciting paddles!

Meet at Berkeley Marina (SF Bay Water Trail Site) and paddle S of Yerba Buena to SF Pier 1.5. Lunch at Gott's Roadside and return to Berkeley around the north end of Treasure Island. Tides are fa

13/07/2016

Another spectacular day on the Water Trail!

05/04/2016

Want to learn more about the Water Trail? Attend one of our upcoming presentations at REI's throughout the Bay! Hope to see you there!

Tuesday April 12, 7pm: REI Mountain View
Tuesday April 19, 7pm: REI Saratoga
Wednesday April 20, 7pm: REI San Carlos
Tuesday April 26, 7pm: REI Fremont
Wednesday April 27, 7pm: REI San Francisco
Thursday April 28, 7pm: REI Berkeley
Wednesday May 11, 7pm: REI Corte Madera

03/03/2016

You never know what wildlife you'll see on the Water Trail!

Kevin Craford, 34, was paddle boarding with a friend heading from Cavallo Point to Bar Bocce in Sausalito on Saturday when he spotted a dorsal fin around 1:30 p.m. The animal broke the surface of the water and let out a jet of v***r from its blow hole before submerging and popping up a second time.…

02/02/2016

Check out this fun story in Bay Nature about some of the exciting paddling experiences available from Islais Creek - San Francisco's first (of many) designated Water Trail site!

In September Islais Creek Park became the first official San Francisco site on the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.

25/01/2016

25/01/2016

With three designated Water Trail sites, the Petaluma River is ripe for exploration. Thanks Clavey Paddlesports for the beautiful tour of the Petaluma Marsh on Sunday!

05/01/2016

Calling all paddlers - Here is a request from today’s Santa Rosa Press Democrat:

"Tell us: Is Hudeman Slough off San Pablo Bay one of your paddling destinations?

Is Hudeman Slough in southern Sonoma County on your list of favorite places to kayak or go boating? We’re working on an outdoors story about the tidal waterway off San Pablo Bay and want to talk to boaters about their experience.

Please contact reporter Derek Moore at [email protected] and make sure to include a contact number where you can be reached during the day."

Is Hudeman Slough in southern Sonoma County on your list of favorite

29/12/2015

Great summary of the recent trailhead designations of the Petaluma Marina and Turning Basin and approval of grant funds for the Small Craft Center! It has been a great 2015 for the Water Trail - we've made a lot of progress growing the trail and enhancing water access throughout the Bay!

A long-envisioned central hub for human-powered boaters on the Petaluma River is

28/12/2015

Word is spreading about the Water Trail! We were recently featured in AAA's Via magazine:

Meandering between Washington and Oregon, the Lower Columbia River Water Trail runs 146 miles from Bonneville Dam to the Pacific Ocean, passing through wetlands and wildlife refuges, alongside historic sites and abandoned riverfront towns, and between the towering cliffs of the Columbia River Gorge.…

12/10/2015

Today the Bay Trail and the Water Trail participated in the 6th annual Day on the Bay at Alviso Marina County Park. Hundreds of people attended to enjoy live music, food, kayaking and a gathering of community groups at this shoreline park on a beautiful fall day.

05/10/2015

Must see short video about our Water Trail! Big thanks to Water Trail adviser Ted Choi of City Kayak!

The San Francisco Bay Water Trail helps you see the city like you've never seen it before. From historical sites, to wildlife, to breathtaking views, you can see it all from the bay.

02/10/2015

Urban or more remote - like the beautiful channels and marshes near the Suisun Water Trail sites - it's going to be a great weekend to explore the Water Trail! Happy paddling!

16/09/2015

Coastal Cleanup Day is this Saturday! Whether by foot or by watercraft, there are lots of great opportunities to volunteer and make our Water Trail a little cleaner!

Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 19! Celebrate our creeks, waterways and the Bay by volunteering at one of many events in the county on or around Coastal Cleanup Day.

09/07/2015

It was a great afternoon yesterday to enjoy the summer winds! Have you been out on the Bay recently?

09/07/2015

Wind surfer framed by the Golden Gate

18/06/2015

Cuttings Wharf Boat Launch in Napa County has been conditionally designated as a Water Trail site! This site is a great launching point for wildlife viewing and fishing along the Napa River! For more information, visit the Water Trail website: http://sfbaywatertrail.org/map/designated-water-trail-sites/cuttings-wharf/