Announcing:
Sea Trek Alameda!
We’re excited to finally share the big news: Sea Trek is expanding to a second location in the East Bay! In April 2024, Sea Trek will begin offering rentals, tours, trips, and classes from Alameda’s Ballena Marina.
”Our mission is centered around enabling people to embrace the water while fostering connections with oneself, nature, and fellow adventurers. Introducing Sea Trek to Alameda will be instrumental in furthering our goal of expanding kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) accessibility for East Bay and beyond, ultimately strengthening these meaningful connections.
Galen LichtCEO
When does the new location open?
Our goal is to be up and running by April 2024.
What types of programs will be offered at your new Alameda location?
We plan on offering nearly identical programming in Alameda as we do in Sausalito. This will include:
- Rentals, including the Frequent Paddler Passes
- Tours (especially creating a “Scenic Alameda” and location-specific tours that showcase the location’s unique history and environment)
- Classes for Kayak, SUP and Surfski
- Memberships, both monthly and annual
- School & Youth Programs
- Corporate Team-Building and Offsite Programs
What kind of kayaks and SUPs are at your new location?
We’re investing in a large livery of both sit-on-top kayaks, traditional kayaks (including the fan-favorite P&H Virgos), stable, intro SUPs and high performance SUPs. We’ll also have a selection of surf skis of different lengths and dimensions.
Where exactly is your new location?
The new location will be within Alameda’s Ballena Isle Marina. This Marina is on the western side of the island and offers a calm, protected, place to paddle even on windy afternoons.
What’s the best way to get there?
For locals, our location is pretty easy to access by car, bus or bike. If you’re coming from Oakland or north in East Bay, you can easily bus, drive or bike taking either the tunnel or the bridge onto Alameda. For folks coming from San Francisco and North Bay, you can drive across the bridge(s) or take the ferry and then walk, bike or take local transportation to our site.
Can Sea Trek members and paddlers who have a “Book of Time” or “Frequent Paddler Padder Pass” use both locations?
Absolutely, and this was one of the key benefits that we’re excited to extend to our paddling community.
Will you offer Corporate offsite and school youth programming at the new location?
Yes! We actually will begin taking reservations this November (2023) for spring 2024 school and corporate offsite programs. You can contact us here if you’d like to begin making those arrangements or if you have any questions.
What will be your hours of operation?
April – October
- April 6th Grand Opening
- Open 7 Days/ Mon- Friday 9 am – 5pm
June – October
- Saturday- Sunday 8:30 am – 5pm
November – March
- Wednesday – Sunday 9 am – 4pm
- Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Holidays:
- Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Day before Thanksgiving and thanksgiving
- Special Closures: Day Before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas day
- Open on Martin Luther King Day, New Year’s Day and President’s Day
What’s unique to see at the new Alameda location?
Steeped in natural and human history with stark vestiges of Alameda’s WWII importance, the island’s western waterfront is often one of the calmest and warmest parts of the Bay to explore by kayak and SUP. Abundant waterfowl, sea life, and nearly 6 miles of sandy beaches await paddlers and surrounding harbors offer a calm place to play, learn and explore all while taking in epic views of the downtown San Francisco skyline.
Will you offer launching and storage in Alameda?
Yes! Those details will be provided in winter 2024.
How do you plan on giving back to the community?
We’re currently in conversation with several local partners who align with our Sea Trek CARES mission. In particular, we’d like to partner with organizations helping under-resourced communities and young folks have easy access to the water.
Are there other fun things to do in the vicinity?
Oh yes, there are several incredible restaurants within the marina and surrounding areas.