Marina Bay was planned as an upscale residential waterfront community with apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and houses.

The berths are divided into four sections along the north shore: D-Dock, E-Dock, F-Dock & G-Dock (from east to west).

The area the monument stands in was once known as Kaiser Shipyard #2 where women worked alongside men to construct military transport and cargo ships.

[3] The former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant has been transformed into a mixed-use complex that houses light-industry, a restaurant/bar, and a popular event venue.

In 2016 the area was served by a private water taxi service departing from the Harbormaster Dock and arriving approximately 35 minutes later next to the San Francisco Ferry Building.