With this self-guided app, your smartphone becomes your guide, revealing the best places to see, and the stories behind them. You’ll explore like a Mare Island insider and discover all that makes Mare Island the center of the Next Great Bay Era right here in the middle of San Francisco Bay:
1. INTERACTIVE MAP: showing key locations for:
• HISTORY
• FOOD & DRINK
• NATURE
• ART
2. HISTORY DEEP DIVE: Details about more than 30 highlights of Mare Island’s storied past. Tour Mare Island today, surrounded by the rich history that made it one of the most important naval shipyards in the world.
3. MARE ISLAND FLAVORS: Discover mainstay eating and drinking establishments that thoughtfully pair food and drink with an experiential glimpse of craft.
4. ISLAND NATURE: Surrounded by waterfront and sky, Mare Island immerses you in natural beauty and expansive open space. The island is home to hundreds of tree species, two historic parks, and countless opportunities for hiking, dog walking, or just soaking in the views.
5. ART REVEALED: Discover a growing number of art installations and creative activities. The Mare Island public art initiative began in 2021 and caught the attention of visitors from around the Bay Area interested in viewing the murals, sculptures, and other artworks now found here.
6. FAQs: Learn about island amenities, parking, and other sources of information to guide your visit.
7. VISION: Stay up to date on plans and perspectives from Mare Island, Home of the Next Great Bay Era!
8. VOICE AND/OR VIEW OPTION: For those who require or prefer audio accompaniment, opt to listen to all the above content delivered via voiceover.