Dock of the Bay
Saved By Nature's Dock of the Bay project is set to involve 720 individuals from underrepresented communities of color, across all age groups, in 24 exciting excursions along the breathtaking coasts of San Francisco and Monterey Bay. Participants will have the opportunity to partake in a diverse range of activities such as fishing, crabbing, kayaking, camping, boat tours, backpacking, kite flying, and hiking adventures.
This initiative has been carefully designed to bring people of different generations together, enabling them to explore and appreciate the scenic coastal region while empowering them with the necessary skills and confidence to become stewards of the area and engage in restorative practices that foster joy and healing. To make the experience even better, we provide all participants with complimentary snacks and food.
The project's name, inspired by Otis Redding's song, reflects the universal theme of discovering beauty in life despite moments of hopelessness and despair.
Trips are scheduled for every third Saturday of the month from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. With hike lengths ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 miles and an easy to moderate level, everyone can enjoy these life-changing experiences.
What to Bring:
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Layers + comfortable clothing (check the weather)
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Water Bottle
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Hat and/or sunscreen
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Extra snacks
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An open mind and heart!
2025 Dock of the Bay Adventures
January 18th - Cooley Landing - Bay Fishing for Shark and Bat Ray
ADA Accessible
February 15th - Cooley Landing - Bay Fishing for Shark and Bat Ray
ADA Accessible
March 15th - Paradise Beach Park - Bay Fishing for Halibut and Striped Bass
ADA Accessible
April 19th - Torpedo Wharf - Bay Fishing for Halibut
ADA Accessible
May 17th - Treasure Island - Bay Fishing for Halibut and Striped Bass
ADA Accessible
June 21st - Alviso County Marina Park - Alviso Boat Tour of the South San Francisco Bay
Not ADA Accessible
July 19th - Candlestick State Park - Walk-in Camping
Not ADA Accessible
We provide all the necessary camping equipment, but you are also welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
August 16th - Angel Island State Park - Backpacking Adventure and Ferry Ride (fires not allowed) Not ADA Accessible
We provide all the necessary backpacking equipment, but you are also welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
September 20th - Cesar Chavez Park - Kite Flying and Hike
ADA Accessible
October 18th - Elkhorn Slough - Guided Kayaking Adventure
Not ADA Accessible
November 15th - Pacifica - Fishing for Striped Bass and Dungeness Crabbing
ADA Accessible
December 20th - Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge - Fremont - Bay Fishing for Shark, Striped Bass, and Bat Ray
ADA Accessible
2026 Dock of the Bay Adventures
January 17th - Cooley Landing - Bay Fishing for Shark and Bat Ray
ADA Accessible
February 21st - Pacifica - Fishing for Striped Bass and Dungeness Crabbing
ADA Accessible
March 21st - Santa Cruz Wharf - Halibut Fishing on Santa Cruz Wharf
ADA Accessible
April 18th - Monterey Bay - Blue Whale Watching Charter
Not ADA Accessible
May 16th - Point Lobos State Natural Reserve - Wildflowers/California Gray Whale Watching and Kelp Forest Guided Hike
Not ADA Accessible
June 20th - Capitola Wharf - Halibut Fishing on Capitola Wharf
ADA Accessible
July 18th - Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Shark and Bat Ray Fishing Dumbarton Pier
ADA Accessible
August 15th - Big Sur State Park - Camping
We provide all the necessary camping equipment, but you are also welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
ADA Accessible
September 19th - Guadalupe River - Coastal Cleanup Day event
Not ADA Accessible
October 17th - Point Reyes National Seashore - Camping and Guided Tule Elk Hike
Not ADA Accessible
November 21st - Oakland Charters - Fishing for Rockfish and/or Dungeness Crab
December 19th - Natural Bridges State Beach - Monarch Butterflies & Tide Pooling Guided Hike
Limited ADA Accessible