Harbour

Safe Harbor Ballena Isle

VHF channel: 16

Full-service marina on the bayfront of Alameda, on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in California, with a view of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay Bridge.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approached from central San Francisco Bay along the Alameda shoreline. VHF channel 16 for the harbour master's office. The marina sits on Ballena Bay, off the West End of Alameda Island.

Practical

A 52-acre site with around 504 berths for boats from roughly 24 to 105 feet. There is a fuel berth, a pump-out, fresh water, shore power and a ship store. The waterside restaurant Pier 29 is on the site.

Ashore

Downtown Oakland is about 10 minutes away by car and San Francisco about 25 minutes. Crown Memorial State Beach, on the southern shore of Alameda, is within a short drive for walking and birdwatching along the bay.

Key facts

Type: Harbour
Coordinates: 37.76669, -122.28682 (37°46.00'N 122°17.21'W)
Country: United States
VHF channel: 16
Phone: +15105235528
Boaters' rating: 3.4/5
Updated: July 7, 2026

Getting there

Safe Harbor Ballena Isle lies at 37°46.00'N 122°17.21'W, that is 37.76669, -122.28682 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 16 before entering.

Directions +15105235528VHF 16