The Berkeley Marina is a hub for various water activities, offering opportunities for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, open-water swimming, and kiteboarding.

Outdoor enthusiasts gather to enjoy the scenic bay, catch the wind for a sail, or practice their water sports skills.

Since about the late 1920s, the city municipal dump was located here, and the accumulated garbage and construction debris accounts for most of the dry land of the Berkeley Marina.

[5] During World War II, the Berkeley Yacht Harbor was used by the United States Navy to construct tug boats.

Attendees can connect with the Bay and the local community through live music, performances, food, hands-on educational activities, and free boat rides.

[13] The Berkeley Landfill, which now lies beneath César Chávez Park, operated between 1961 and 1983, accepting what was then considered non-hazardous waste.

[14] However, on January 18, 2024, the California Water Boards issued a letter requiring the City of Berkeley to conduct tests for potential radioactive substances that may exist within the landfill.

[15] Heavy metal pollution poses long-term environmental risks, as these substances are non-biodegradable and persist in ecosystems for extended periods.

Historical nuclear disasters such as Fukushima and Chernobyl demonstrate the devastating environmental and health impacts of radioactive contamination, which can persist for thousands of years, affecting soil, water, and surrounding ecosystems.