Marina guide
Oyster Point Marina/Park
South San Francisco, San Mateo County, CA
Overview
Oyster Point Marina/Park is a small-craft harbor on the western shore of San Francisco Bay in South San Francisco. The City of South San Francisco owns the land, and the San Mateo County Harbor District has operated the marina and park since 1977. The District lists 408 berths on one page and 455 berths (26 to 60 feet) on its facilities page, so ask the harbor office for a current count. The 33-acre site, a former landfill, includes trails, picnic areas, a 2.5-acre sandy beach and a 300-foot fishing pier.
Launch ramp
The marina has a two-lane public launch ramp. The District's fee schedule (as of July 1, 2024) lists $15 per launch, in and out, and a $261 annual pass valid at all District-operated ramps, with a 20 percent discount for seniors 65 and older and disabled placard holders. Check the current schedule before you go.
Guest berths
A guest dock is among the services the District lists. Transient berthing is $0.78 per foot per day on the 2024 schedule, with multihulls at 150 percent. Dockwa does not list the marina, so call the harbor office to arrange a berth.
Hours and services
The marina and park are open to the public 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, with staffed hours 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the harbor office open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Listed services include restrooms, hot showers, a boat wash and pump-out service by BayGreen, Inc. The District's page carries a notice that the fuel dock closed as of April 2, 2019, so confirm before counting on fuel. The District stopped funding the private security contract on January 1, 2023.
Getting there & access
By water
Oyster Point Marina is on the west shore of San Francisco Bay in South San Francisco. The entrance is marked by private lights, and transient boaters should report to the harbormaster's office. For depths and entrance conditions, check current charts and call the harbormaster.
Guest berths
A guest dock is listed among the marina's services, and the District's fee schedule lists transient berthing by the foot per day. The marina is not on Dockwa, so call the harbor office at (650) 583-4400 or the harbormaster at (650) 952-0808 to confirm availability.
Launch ramp
The two-lane ramp is at the marina. Pay the per-launch fee under the District's schedule ($15 in and out as of July 2024) or use an annual pass. Ample parking is listed.
By land
The address is 95 Harbormaster Road, South San Francisco. The park has trails, a beach and a fishing pier open to the public from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Amenities
- Launch ramp — Two lanes
- Guest dock — Transient berthing at a per-foot daily rate
- Pump-out — Pump-out service through BayGreen, Inc
- Boat wash — Listed as open on the District's page
- Restrooms and showers — Restrooms and hot showers
- Fishing pier — 300-foot public fishing pier with a public restroom
- Park and beach — 33-acre park with trails, picnic areas with barbecues and a 2.5-acre sandy beach
- Yacht club — Yacht club on site
- Fuel dock — District page notes a closure as of April 2, 2019; confirm before relying on it
Rules & official resources
- Launch ramp fee: $15 per launch, in and out; annual District pass $261 (July 2024 schedule)
- Transient berthing is charged by the foot per day ($0.78/ft); multihulls pay 150 percent
- Marina and park are open to the public 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week
- Live-aboard use requires a permit (monthly fee on the 2024 schedule)
- Commercial activity requires a Commercial Activity Permit from the District
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025
Common boat service needs here
Bottom cleaning
Boats kept in Bay slips pick up marine growth. Regular diver cleaning supports speed and fuel economy for boats that cruise the Bay.
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The public launch ramp brings trailer boats. Salt-water exposure, outboard flushes, impellers and trailer bearings are common service items for these owners.
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Owners moving boats between the ramp, storage and other Bay harbors often hire towing and delivery.
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Salt, spray and sun mean regular wash-and-wax keeps gelcoat from oxidizing.
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Sources
Last verified October 2, 2026