Point Isabel: Walk and Talk along the Bay Trail -easy!

• Please Note: We do not limit the number of walkers. If you see that registration is full- ignore the message and feel free to show up.
• The Park is accessible by public transport- check schedule

In these turbulent times we need moments to be in community and nature to clear our heads so we can be prepared for what lay ahead. Let's take a beautiful 4 mile walk along the shore, starting by the Mud Puppys Sit and Stay Cafe.
The park provides rich bird-watching opportunities, particularly in the fall and winter when the year-round "residents" are joined by migrating field and shorebirds.
We will take a walk and then a short break at Marina Park. We will return to the Cafe where we can choose to socialize or head back home. The Sit & Stay Cafe offers Gourmet espresso drinks, coffee, pastries, sandwiches, smoothies, soups, cookies, ice cream, and their famous Road House Chili.

Check the weather because the trail is often cooler due to wind, but warms up as we head toward the Richmond Marina. Layering is your best option.
Specific Trail Details:

• Start at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline near Sit & Stay Café.
• Pick up the San Francisco Bay Trail on the north side (trail is outside the dog park fence).
• Continue northward along the paved Bay Trail hugging the bay edge — you’ll pass wetlands, Hoffman Marsh, and Meeker Slough.
• Keep on the trail as it bends inland slightly and heads toward Shimada Friendship Park.
• From Shimada Park area, stay on the trail and use the paved path to Marina Bay Park — including a short crossing at ◆Marina Bay Parkway◆ to continue on the Bay Trail.
• 🌊 Scenic: Mostly right along the water with marshland and bay views.
• 🚶‍♀️ Flat & easy: Great for all fitness levels — walk at your own pace.
• 📍 Paved: Good surface for walking with comfortable footwear or even a stroller.
• 🐦 Natural & peaceful: Wetland and shorebird habitat sections make it pleasant and relaxing.

Distance & time (approximate):

• The walking distance is roughly about ~1.8 miles (north along Bay Trail) from Sit & Stay Café to Marina Bay Park, and should take ~35–45 minutes at a relaxed walking pace.

💡 Trail tip: Pack water and wear a hat/sunscreen — some parts are expos