Portview Park

Hidden Bay Area gem. You get an exceptional view of the SF skyline and Bay Bridge and it’s very secluded with few people on the two times I went. Don’t be dissuaded by the industrial area you have to go through to get here.

What an interesting place to walk! This place is beautiful: clean path, clear skies, and an immaculate view of the Golden Gate Bridge towards the end of the path. But there’s something about this place that holds more to it’s charm. Maybe it’s the cranes? Maybe because it’s not crowded? Or maybe it’s the cute deck at the end.
There’s plenty of room alongside the park where people are able to walk, have a picnic, and it even has a cute playground for kids to run around.
I’m so glad that my date brought me here. I haven’t even heard of this place and I feel guilty not knowing this place to begin with! So yes, bring all your friends, lovers and friends here haha.

As for fishing this pier is the worst I have ever been to. Getting there is confusing too. The port of Oakland
:-!
The shape of the pier is cool. Its got a octogon shape nice views & clean bathrooms. But rhe batheooms have no stall doors.
I would not go back here

I am only writing a review in regard to watching (or NOT watching) fireworks from this location on the Fourth of July…
DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!!! It sounds like it a great place, «right»? Unfortunately, the parking lot is small & dead ends. There is a trail that MAY lead you to a great view, BUT– we never found it. In the evening its creepy since you are unable to see where it leads. After walking awhile & giving it the, «Old College Try», we turned back around. As people were approaching us along the trail I asked a few strangers if they were able to see an fireworks further down, they replied, «No»…
Keep in mind even if the fireworks were visible, the buildings in the area are so bright I imagine it would diminish their intensity. What a bummer & a waste of time,

This place is beautiful on a clear day, especially during sunset. One of my favorite parks in all of CA. Portview has a cool little fishing pier but I’ve never seen anyone actually fishing here. There is also a nice little playground with a crane that digs sand for those of you with kids. Or people who like to act like kids. The only negative thing I can say about Portview Park is that it gets kinda creepy after dark. A couple days after I was last here some chick’s car got shot up at a sideshow
. But hey if you’re into that kinda stuff then I guess that’d be another reason to come here lol.

I spotted this park as I was taking the Ferry to San Francisco one morning. I’m so glad I made the effort to come here. The park is kept very well. There’s lots of space for the kids to run around and plenty of benches and BBQ spots. Great view of the city especially on a sunny day. We plan on coming back with bikes and or strollers next time.

I love cranes. This spot allows me to bring someone here to drink in a view of the city while I spend time reveling in all the crane-​glory to be had.
It gets windy here often, so layer up.
Careful on the drive over. The roadway up here is a favorite site for Oakland’s famous side-​show drivers.

Ok, so I am probably letting out a little secret, but for you East Bay Unilocalers it is worth it. I’ve been to this place twice before to watch fireworks, but each time the fog rolled in.
This little park is about as close as you can get to San Francisco fireworks without having to go into San Francisco (or Treasure Island). The park is a bit small, but there is a nice run/​bike trail and one round pier that you can hang out.
If you plan on taking photos of the fireworks… don’t try it on the pier as it actually moves quite a bit!
So, check this out on July 4^th, but make sure you know that the fog won’t roll in.