Kiteboarding spot Crown Beach (San Francisco)
Posted on 16. Apr, 2010 by admin in Kite spots
Location:
San Francisco Bay, California (USA)
Crown Beach is a sandy oasis in the rock lined bay area. The launch/land area sits on the point of Crab Cove. A beach shack marks the location of the designated launch area and many kiters congregate during good days. Two miles of down wind beach allow kiteboarders safe haven to come ashore.
Great beginner/intermediate kiting and windsurfing spot.
Directions:
• From San Francisco and north: take the Bay Bridge (80 east) towards Alameda/San Jose and get off the freeway at the Broadway/Alameda exit. Make a right at the first traffic light (5th Street). Follow the signs towards Alameda/Broadway (Route 61/Alameda). Veer left under the overpass into Webster Street Tube and exit left onto Constitution Way/Marina Village Parkway immediately after the tunnel. Pass through Atlantic intersection (Walgreens/Kinkos on the corner), Buena Vista and Lincoln Avenue and Central Avenue intersections (Ball park, tennis courts on the right in a grassy park area).Continue on 8th Street to the 3rd set of traffic lights (at Otis) and turn right into the entrance of Crown Beach Memorial Park.
• From the east or south: take 880 to High Street/Almeda onto Coliseum Way, Go .4 miles.
Turn Left on High Street, Go 1.5 miles.
Turn Right on Otis Drive, go 2.1 miles.
Follow Otis until it ends and go straight into Crown Beach Park.
• Via Public Transport: take Bart to the Fruitvale stop in Oakland. Then take Bus #63 to Crown Beach in Alameda.
• Parking Fee: there’s a fee for parking in the lot, so don’t forget your wallet! Annual permits for parking can be purchased at the guard shack for a nominal fee.
Beach rules:
Please see the side of the school building for specific launch area and rules.
Wind details:
• Wind: winds vary seasonally and are known as the mildest in the San Francisco Bay Area. The “season” extends from spring to fall with kiteable days to be had year around. Mild thermal winds are generated from cold waters off San Francisco. Warm winds in the range of 10 to 15 mph fill in each afternoon when conditions prevail. Extreme conditions are rare at Alameda and are confined mostly to storm events. • Weather: in peak season fog spills over “The City” drawn by hot conditions in the East Bay.