The Berkeley Marina includes 52 acres of water and more than 1,000 berths on University Avenue in the westernmost area of the city. In addition to the marina, there is a hotel, a yacht club, several restaurants, a fishing pier, and several bicycle and walking paths. There are several attractions that visitors to the marina can enjoy.

For example, children will love the Adventure Playground. Opened in 1979, the playground features a zip line and many things for children to climb on like boats, forts, and towers, among other features. The Shorebird Park Nature Center has a salt-water tank and a fresh water tank: here, visitors can see marine animals as well as birds.