Martinez moves forward on waterfront plan with hotels, amphitheater and ferry service

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News July 19, 2025July 18, 2025

A map graphic showing the Martinez Marina and waterfront revitalization area with proposed improvements. The Martinez Waterfront encompasses 135 acres along the Carquinez Strait, portions of which have been held in trust by the city on behalf of the State of California since 1851. It includes the 70-acre Marina, which currently includes a public launch ramp, a fishing pier, 332 boat slips, a park, open spaces, and marine-related businesses. An additional 65 acres of trust lands, managed by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) and leased to the city, currently offer baseball fields, bocce courts, trails, and a horse arena. Adjacent to this, there are more EBRPD open spaces and parks, all of which are frequently used for public recreation. (City of Martinez via Bay City News)

THE MARTINEZ CITY COUNCIL pushed ahead with an ambitious plan to revitalize the city’s waterfront that could include multiple hotels, an amphitheater, a waterside restaurant, and ferry service.

The council voted unanimously to enter negotiations to strike an exclusive development agreement with San Diego-based development firm Tucker Sadler Architects.

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