Berkeley Pier offers new outlook on bay On the western horizon, silhouettes of Mount Tamalpais and Mount Burdell provide a backdrop. Berkeley Pier can provide a spot in winter to catch perch, jacksmelt and flounder. Located adjacent to the parking area for Berkeley Pier, it has picnic tables, a grassy area, waterfront and views to the south. Located north of the boat launch area, it spans 90 acres with waterfront on three sides, with Dorothy Stegman Trail routed on park's perimeter, picnic areas and 17-acre off-leash dog area. The best spot is launching from the parking area for Shorebird Park; high tides only, best with north winds. Make a U-turn to westbound University and drive over freeway and continue a half mile to the stop sign at a T intersection for Marina Boulevard. At T intersection, turn right on Marina and continue (it becomes Spinnaker Way) as it curves west to road's end (boat ramp is on the left, park is on the right).