SUP, Oakland? Launch Minutes from the Basin into the Oakland Estuary

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Living at Caspian Residences places you at the edge of one of Oakland’s most unique natural amenities, the smooth, sheltered waters of the Oakland Estuary. Just beyond your front door lies a gateway to paddleboarding, kayaking, and boating that feels like an urban escape without ever leaving the city. Sunrise paddles bring soft pastel skies over the Basin, while evenings reward you with golden sunsets reflected across the water. It’s a place where you can reconnect with nature, clear your mind, and share the moment with friends, or even your pup, who’s always welcome along for the ride.

For residents looking for a seamless launch, the Jack London Aquatic Center Public Access Dock offers convenient entry just minutes from Caspian. Estuary Park, at the mouth of the channel connecting to Lake Merritt, features a low-freeboard dock designed for non-motorized craft, along with picnic areas to relax after your time on the water. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or simply curious, East Bay Rowing Club, located in the Jack London Aquatic Center, offers both rowing and sculling programs, and California Canoe & Kayak at 409 Water Street in nearby Jack London Square offers rentals, guided lessons, equipment, and group paddles, making it easy to find your rhythm and your community on the water.

Paddling the Oakland and Alameda Estuaries has been praised as one of the Bay’s most scenic hidden adventures, offering up-close views of city skylines, bridges, marinas, and birdlife. It’s not uncommon to spot herons or pelicans gliding alongside you, or to discover calm inlets that feel far removed from city life. And when you’re ready for a break, you can row right up to the dock at Brotzeit Lokal to enjoy Bavarian-inspired fare and a German beer in their waterfront biergarten at Brooklyn Basin’s waterfront edge, a locals’ favorite way to celebrate a perfect day on the water.

Beyond recreation, paddle sports also offer a chance to connect with your neighbors and local community. Brooklyn Basin residents discover new friendships while out on the water or by joining I Heart Oakland Alameda Estuary, a popular, local volunteer-led group dedicated to protecting and celebrating this treasured waterway. Life at Caspian Residences gives you a front row seat to Oakland’s shoreline lifestyle, where every weekend brings new opportunities to paddle, explore, and embrace the balance of city living and waterside calm.

Model Homes are now open, and Caspian’s waterside residences are selling from the mid-$300,000s in Oakland! Book your personal tour with the sales team by calling 510-813-3659 or emailing info@caspianoakland.com today.

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