FOSTER CITY BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours Afloat: A Guided Cruise Through Foster City’s Engineered Lagoon
A 2-hour guided cruise aboard a premium Duffy Sun Cruiser with a licensed skipper, useful for anyone planning a relaxed, informative look at Foster City's waterfront and parks.
Two Hours Afloat: A Guided Cruise Through Foster City’s Engineered Lagoon.
Experience a 2-hour guided tour of the Foster City Lagoon aboard a premium Duffy Sun Cruiser electric boat; with a licensed driver at the helm you can relax and take in waterfront homes, parks, and the story of the community’s development.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From Brewer’s Island Pasture to Planned Waterfront Community
Hear how Foster City evolved from the low-lying Brewer’s Island grazing pasture into a dynamic waterfront community at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, a transformation that frames the sights along the lagoon.
Leo J. Ryan Park and Seasonal Life on the Water
Pass the water-facing amphitheatre at Leo J. Ryan Park—home to summer concerts, regular food-truck nights, and the large July 4 fireworks display (note: the 2025 fireworks were canceled because of Recreation Center reconstruction).
Waterfront Homes, Parks and Residential Gardens
The route offers close views of waterfront residences and the private gardens behind them, plus beaches and small parks dotting the lagoon shoreline.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like to Be On the Water
For two hours you glide through the main channel of the Foster City Lagoon aboard an electric Duffy Sun Cruiser while a licensed skipper navigates; passengers relax, watch waterfront greens and parks slide by, and hear the local narrative of the city’s engineered landscape.
THE HISTORY
From Brewer’s Island Pasture to Planned Waterfront Community
Hear how Foster City evolved from the low-lying Brewer’s Island grazing pasture into a dynamic waterfront community at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, a transformation that frames the sights along the lagoon.
THE COMMUNITY
Leo J. Ryan Park and Seasonal Life on the Water
Pass the water-facing amphitheatre at Leo J. Ryan Park—home to summer concerts, regular food-truck nights, and the large July 4 fireworks display (note: the 2025 fireworks were canceled because of Recreation Center reconstruction).
THE SIGHTS
Waterfront Homes, Parks and Residential Gardens
The route offers close views of waterfront residences and the private gardens behind them, plus beaches and small parks dotting the lagoon shoreline.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private tour suits — and who should plan alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring layers for cooler weather and evenings; you may also want to bring food and drink for the cruise.
Evening and late-afternoon navigation is supported by the operator’s licensed driver and the cruise is suitable for late-afternoon or evening events.
Meet at the Edgewater Marine Boathouse; there is plenty of convenient free parking in the Boat Park parking area.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is two hours long.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting location is the Edgewater Marine Boathouse at 1001 Bounty Drive, Foster City.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
No — the docks are ADA accessible but the boats themselves are not wheelchair accessible and have a couple of steps.
Can I bring my dog or other pet?
No — pets are not permitted on the boats.
Is parking available?
Yes — there is plenty of convenient free parking in the Boat Park parking area.
Are evening or corporate events possible?
Yes — the rate includes a licensed driver familiar with evening navigation, making the cruise suitable for corporate events and late-afternoon or evening bookings.