Emeryville Marina
Emeryville, CA
A small marina and shoreline park offering direct views across the Bay to the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge. The adjacent Shorebird Park includes a nature center and restored wetlands. The unobstructed western exposure makes it an excellent sunset location.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- landscapewidelong-exposure
- Best Seasons
- fallwinterspringsummer
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