Join other Libertarians in Alameda on August 26th for food, freedom and fun on the beach at the Mariner’s Lagoon Picnic Area of Robert Crown State Beach! We’ve reserved a large picnic area with seven tables that can accommodate at least 50, at least 6 BBQ grills and a play area for kids and outdoor games (croquet, Frisbee, whiffle ball, water balloon toss, etc.). We’ll begin setting up at 10:00 a.m. and we have the space until 6:00 p.m.

Street parking is free if you can get it, or you can pay $5 to park all day in the lot on McKay Avenue, just 100 yards from our picnic site.

We’ll be grilling hamburgers & hot dogs (including some veggie dogs and burgers) and will provide chips, salads, watermelon, and sodas. Our permit allows for beer and wine so feel free to bring your own libations or any side dishes you’d like to share.

Donations to cover expenses are welcomed, but not required, particularly if you bring a dish to share. If you can’t bring a dish, a donation of $10 for adults or $5 for teens would be appreciated. Children are welcome!

Robert Crown Memorial State Beach – Alameda

Located about 30 minutes from San Francisco in the city of Alameda, this state beach was named in memory of State Assemblyman Robert W. Crown, who campaigned for the site’s preservation as public parkland. Known as Alameda Beach from the 1880s until the outbreak of World War II, it was an amusement center and day-trip destination for San Francisco and Bay Area residents. .

FISHINGis allowed from shore subject to State Fish and Game regulations. Persons 16 years and older must have a California State Fishing License. No Park District Fishing Access Permit is required.

SWIMMING THERE ARE NO LIFE GUARDS ON DUTY. Changing rooms are provided at the bath house near the Otis Drive parking lot. Wading and/or swimming in undesignated areas may be dangerous.

KITEBOARDING/WINDSURFING Boardsports School offers kiteboarding, windsurf lessons and windsurf equipment rentals to visitors. For information, visit their website: www.boardsportsschool.com.

DOGS City and Regional Park ordinances, as well as State Health Department rules, prohibit dogs on the beach. Dogs are allowed on lawn areas and along the paved pathways. Dogs must be on leash (six-foot maximum) and under control at all times. Cleaning up after your dog is required.

PARKING FEE May-September, $5/vehicle; subject to change.

8th Street & Otis Drive
Alameda, CA 94501

Mariner’s Lagoon Picnic Area is easily accessed from HWY 880 in Oakland by taking either the “Webster Tube”/Alameda exit from the South or “Park Street/Alameda” from the North. Continue towards the bay (West).

 Peter Schoewe

(925) 890-2735