Alvarez Ninth Street Park, Benicia: paddleboard and kayak launch

Alvarez Ninth Street Park, Benicia: launch details

Free public boat launch at the foot of West 9th Street, with a fishing pier, restrooms, and picnic and BBQ areas. Launch point onto the Carquinez Strait toward Benicia State Recreation Area. Winds and currents run strong and large ships use the shipping lanes offshore, so keep close to shore and pick calm conditions.

Water type
Coast
Region
North Bay, California
Fee
Free to launch
Conditions
Coast launch. Tide-sensitive: check the tide before launching, since water level and current change with it.
Power boats
Shared with power boats, expect wake
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