My City By The Bay

The Alameda/Oakland Ferry is the most scenic and exciting way to commute back and forth from the East Bay and San Francisco.  There are several different stops to include Alameda, Jack London Square in Oakland with all it’s shopping, eateries and glamorous evening venues such as Yoshi’s, the San Francisco Ferry Building, Pier 39 and Angel Island. 

There are always three boats sailing at one time to accommodate all the passengers especially during Summer.  The boats host a full fledged snack bar which also includes soda, wines and beers.  There are extra seasonal journeys to and from points around the bay to AT&T park for the San Francisco Giants games.

The ferries service the bay area seven days a week and are available at Pier 41 on the San Francisco side which is right next door to Pier 39.  If you are a shopaholic you can easily take in the sights and sounds of Pier 39 in the morning then ride the ferry to Jack London Square in the afternoon and sample the retail glitz in the heart of Oakland’s waterfront district. It is a 20 minute ride from Alameda to San Francisco and a 30 minute ride from Jack London Square to San Francisco.

Although BART is the most popular means of transportation around the bay, the ferry systems are definitely the most enjoyable.  It is a relaxing and even sometimes inspirational means of journeying to and from the city by the bay to points east.

For more information including fares and schedules visit Alameda/Oakland Ferry website.

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