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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,403 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in San Leandro, California · 0.3 mi to the sand
Straightforward rooms in a casual waterfront hotel offering free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a pool.
Plan your tour
- Setting waterfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
- Phone (510) 895-1311
- Website slmarinainn.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Didn't get an ocean view but it was right there next to the hotel.”
What couples highlight
Getting married at The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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