Alameda Marina

Spent a few days here recently while moored out on the main water at the end of one of the gangways. Quiet and with an easy pace describes it best in the spring, with little to no interaction at all with others at this marina.

Its a decent marina, with plenty of boats docked year around here. A private parking lot up topside, my vehicle sat for days with not a single issue. A few places within walking distance even to grab some food, provisions, etc. once here.

My dock space on the end, well lit with land power and water right there. After tying my vessel, adjusting the steps to meet the deck and hooking up supply lines, my weeks visit was very relaxing and enjoyable. Even with the rowing teams at 0530 each morning going by, after the first morning I didn't even notice them by weeks end.

A neat little marina, right next to Grand marina for a fraction of the cost. Located across the water from the Coast Guard station.

3.5 Stars - it met my needs for my stay and I will use them again in the future when in the area.

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This is a fine park with walks by the bay, playground, picnic tables, etc.
prepare for what can be a stiff breeze!

Updated review: They have an ice machine now!

Parking is a little more sparse right now because they're building apartments near the Harbormaster office, but I haven't had trouble getting a spot yet.

No surprise this place has the lowest rating on Yelp for Marina's.

It all starts at the top. The harbormaster here isn't an impressive person by any measure. In fact it's fair to say he's socially inept and has the business acumen of an out of work grocery bagger.

He dwells in his office all day long ignoring calls and relies on his office staff to manage all in-coming requests and concerns. Naturally the office staff has adopted his poor guest service attitude and are downright rude and incompetent.

Sad part, this is a private marina. Wish it was owned by the city b/c then I could go to city hall and complain. Instead it's owned by somebody who tolerate the harbormaster and that's a losing situation for everyone.

Also, 20amp is the highest power option. Unreal. No surprise the only positive review for this marina is from a woman who visited a boat here. Not kept a boat or ever worked with the marina.

An ex coworker invited me to his 'boat warming party' the worst day you can imagine: a very rainy Sunday morning! I was trying to impress my new Spanish friend (who plans to move here) by showing him the Alameda Marina (also new for me). Well, we had fun no matter what, even though we couldn't find Nemo (the name of the boat:) and everything was empty. I loved the gray skies and the scenery, though and can't wait to be invited back (this time for a boat ride!).

Asked about a transient slip. Was told they have space available. Provided current survey, insurance, pictures of the vessel, and filled out the application.

Their reply from the Harbormaster:

I wanted to get back to you as soon as possible.

At this time, we cannot take one even a temporary live aboard, so we won't be able to accommodate you.

As much as I would like to accommodate cruising sailors, we are about 12 - 18 months out before we can do that.


Please accept my apologies.


G. Paul Houtz, Harbormaster
Alameda Marina
1815 Clement Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
510.521.1133 office
paul@alamedamarina.net

The reasons said in person is that they didn't want people to come here from San Francisco trying to escape the high rents. I am not one of these people. I am simply passing through on our way to Mexico. They even told me I couldn't sit in their lobby to fill out the application. Poor excuse for a marina. I also hear that outboards get stolen a lot.

Management has changed hands. The staff was always great but now they run the place. Well organized, friendly, the docks are great and fees as reasonable as any marina on the Estuary. Highly recommend.

Do not rent
Here!
Berths, space or office space at Alameda Marina!
They will watch you and steal your stuff. They went on my boat while berthed here! Do not rent here.
The security will watch you/follow you! The staff at Alameda Marina will watch you!
Harbor Master - G. PAUL HOUTZ will have other renters/tenants watch you!
Staff - Kathi will 2 face you to your face!
As well as staff ILean.
When these staff dont like you and dont even know you. They will cause problems for you or lie on you to kick you out! And they state "We dont have to give you a reason why they are kicking you out.
That's just a way to cover there ass in case they are wrong as in this situation!
They had another tenant watch me and buddy up to me and reported back to staff at Alameda Marina! Yet this guy was dumb as dirt!
He told them what he thought of me and was wrong now that reporter guy who drives an older faded Black Grey Saab with Illinois license plate who is a tenant here. I got an eviction notice the very next day after talking to this piece of Siht! It's no quincidence!
He packed up his boat and car and left when I confronted him on this issue!
Guilty people dont run!
Stop having tenants follow and watch me!
Lawsuit in the works for Alameda Marina!
It will all come out in court!
You think tenants and security will lie for you???
We will see!
Security tells me they dont work for the Marina directly!
That tells an educated man alot!!!
You messed up big time Alameda Marina
I cant wait to see how much you Shake in the Court house when confronted on this issue you staff at Alameda marina caused me for no reason!

Kathi was an awesome help for us as we were looking for a place for our boat. I live in Oregon so some of this was done long distance but she was great in finding us a good slip with a great view at a good price. We had some special requests that she handled extremely well and the location of the marina is quiet but close to good food and boat supplies. Not sure what more I could ask for in a marina or it's staff!

So I called and ended my slip rental in early January. I tried calling for follow up multiple times, no answer, so left voice mails. Never a returned call. I sent emails, no return on those either. It's now the end of March, and I finally get someone to answer the phone. They tell me their 'records' show me ending my rental at the end of January, and they kept my $230 deposit with no notice of any kind. Will NEVER use them again.