SF Bay slips -- I would say that now is as good time as any to change slips.  Each marina has it's good and not so good points - important to consider all the options. Like:

1.  time/distance from home.
2.  Conditions of the marina slip/docks/parking/shower/bathrooms and the management rules.  What kind of work do they NOT allow in your slip? Is there a boat yard close by? Can you overnight in your boat a few nights per week at least w/o becoming a live aboard? Security? Pumpout for black water?
3.  If you are planning a lot of boat rework - a source of marine parts / supplies close to your slip will save you lots of time. Seems that I'm always short a screw/nut etc to finish up the project.

Yesterday, someone was taking their boat from the Svendsen's work slips in Alameda Marina to his Emeryville slip - it was nice and sunny with a light wind - and he commented that it is foggy and cold much of the time the Emeryville area. 

I also have the Svendsen's warehouse and chandlery within a short walk - plus Svendsen's Boat yard, Blue Pelican Consignment shop, fuel at Jack London Square etc.  Security is  card controlled gates along Clement Avenue and the marina is fully side fenced - so you don't have to go through dock gates all the time between your car and the boat- and they have a night watch/patrol guard.

The down side is that I'm 1 hour motor  to the entrance of the esturay and 2 hours from home... there isn't a lot of "fancy" stores or yacht clubs w/o a long walk or short drive.

I have been to a few other Marina's in the SF Bay -

San Leandro - always open slips - 2 mile channel to the south bay - SLYC nice folks - we use the Marina for our Rondy.. 3 hours from end of channel to the Bay Bridge - assuming your aren't fighting opposite currents

Petaluma Marina - nice marina - but long way up the Petaluma river - must motor hours to reach north bay and more hours in a channel to get deeper water - great for a weekend event and power boats.

Clipper Yacht Harbor - big - lots of boats -fuel on the water - big shower/bathroom quite a walk from our rented slip - West Marine close by - windy when we were there all night long.

Pier 39 - Close to SF and the central bay - can be cold and surgy - Randy Leasure would be a good contact  - no parking close by. 

Brick Yard Cove - must drive through Richmond for access - surrounded by private homes with docks - near the central bay and Angel Island. Quite nice really. 

I hope others in the SF Bay chime in with their observations.

Jay

I'm berthed at Alameda Marina.  Was in a downwind and sometimes downtide at Berkely Marina slip.  The wind does make a difference in a narrow fairway with a full keeled vessel  If you don't mind an interesting estuary run of about an hour, Alameda marina's great.  Dockmaster and assistant dockmaster are very knowledgeable friendly guys, the chandlery is right there, and Alameda itself is superb.  Clean hot showers, plenty of parking, and fair prices.  And new boat owners get a 90 day  discount  window at the chandlery if you register with them.

Thank you for all ur advice, and best wishes...I just wanted to share w/you all that we have purchased, "Husky" (soon to be Dulcinea) and will berth her at Marina Bay slip 244.  If any one would like to drop by and say, "Hi", you would be welcome! 

Brett: sounds good - and be sure your member profile includes the Fleet designation and you will be on the invitation list for the October 4 - 6 Rendezvous in San Leandro.

I plan to be on the bay tomorrow - singlehanding... Channel 16 Pygmalion is the call.

jay