The San Francisco Marina Yacht Harbor is moving into a new phase with geotechnical and environmental investigations beginning in May 2025 as part of a redevelopment project. The initial work is set to support a long-term effort to improve public access, upgrade recreational spaces and carry out environmental remediation at one of the city's waterfront sites.
Stretching approximately 35-acres along the northern edge of San Francisco, the Marina Yacht Harbor is divided into two key areas, the east harbour and the west harbour. While the east harbour features yacht sales, fuel concessions and parkland amenities, the west harbour includes the primary marina infrastructure, two yacht clubs, the harbour master’s office and several public facilities.
The Marina Improvement and Remediation Project is led by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) in partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The work will focus on shoreline remediation, expanded public access and sustainable infrastructure upgrades.
The project includes planning, environmental review, public engagement, design, permitting and construction. The Regional Water Quality Control Board serves as the state lead agency to oversee environmental remediation.
Initial activities include land-based borings on 21 May 2025, followed by offshore work scheduled from 3 to 10 June 2025. Investigations will occur in the Marina Green triangle, nearby parking lots and within the harbour itself. According to project officials, disruptions will be minimal, with no pedestrian access closures and limited impact on parking.
The full redevelopment effort is estimated to cost $190 million USD. As agreed in a 2021 settlement, PG&E will fund the project in real-time, with the City of San Francisco repaying 9% of the first $160 million and 50% of the final $30 million, interest-free, starting three years after construction completion. The timeline projects the design phase to run through 2025–2026, with construction beginning in 2027.
As one of San Francisco’s oldest operating recreational marinas undergoes redevelopment, the project promises to preserve its history while preparing for modern use. Through careful environmental work and thoughtful redevelopment, the marina will continue to serve the city as a public waterfront destination for generations to come.
