Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach

Crown Beach Picnic Areas - Alameda

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Overview

Fees

Parking Fee: $5 per vehicle when kiosk is attended; $4 per trailered vehicle. Buses: $25/per bus.
Dog Fee:  $2 per dog. Guide/service dogs free; no dogs allowed on beach.

Hours

Open between 5am and 10pm unless otherwise posted or permitted

Address

Eighth Street and Otis Drive, Alameda, CA

Phone

Reservations Department
1-888-327-2757 option 2
Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach
1-888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4522

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Venue Activities

Picnicing
Picnicking

Emergency Storm Repairs

Please expect delays along the SF Bay Trail due to substantial shoreline erosion on the corner of Shoreline Dr. and Westline Dr. Crews are working to prevent further damage, and work will continue through the end of December 2024.

Crown Beach Regional Shoreline Water Quality Conditions

Bathroom Construction Delay

Construction of replacement bathroom facilities at Crown Beach along Shoreline Drive at Grand Street has been delayed. The Park District is working with the City of Alameda to restart construction as soon as possible.

There are six (6) reservable sites at Crown Memorial State Beach. Beer and wine is only allowed with a picnic reservation and has an additional fee.

City View (50 person capacity)

View of San Francisco. Closest site to Boardsports, Kiteboard, Windsurfing, and kayaks. ADA picnic tables available. Flush toilets 25 yard away.

Crolls Garden (100 person capacity)

Site is wheelchair accessible. ADA picnic tables available. Flush toilets 25 yards away.

Mariners Lagoon (75 person capacity)

ADA picnic tables available

Neptune (150 person capacity)

Flush toilets 25 yard away. ADA picnic tables available. View of the water. Site is wheelchair accessible.

Sand Castle (50 person capacity)

Closest site to Bath House

Seawind (100 person capacity)

ADA picnic tables available

Visit the Picnic’s Frequently Asked Questions for information on fees, rules, making a reservation, and other important information when making a picnic reservation.

City View (50 person capacity)

City View 1
City View 2
City View 3

Crolls Garden (100 person capacity)

Crolls Garden 1
Crolls Garden 2


Mariners Lagoon (75 person capacity)

Mariners Lagoon 1
Mariners Lagoon 2


Neptune (150 person capacity)

Neptune 1
Neptune 2
Neptune 3
Neptune 4
Neptune 5

Sand Castle (50 person capacity)

Sand Castle 1
Sand Castle 2


Seawind (100 person capacity)

Seawind 1
Seawind 2

Contact Reservations

Reservations & drop-in info for upcoming activities, classes, programs & events and
indoor facilities & picnic sites availability info can be accessed online, 24 hours a day.

For questions and Indoor Facilities/Picnic Reservations,
please call our Reservations Department
Phone: 1-888-EBPARKS (888-327-2757), option 2
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Closed weekends and holidays.