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Things to do in Foster City

Foster City is better from the water

Festivals on the lawn, food trucks at sunset, concerts at the amphitheater, and dinner you can reach by boat. The Foster City Lagoon ties it all together. Here’s what’s coming up and how to make the most of it, whether you’re visiting for the day or you live on the water.

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Retro boat on the Foster City Lagoon

What’s on

Coming up around the lagoon.

Upcoming events open to the public, soonest first. Look for the Edgewater badge to see where Edgewater Marine is part of the fun.

Saturday, November 14 · 10 AM–4 PM

Mistletoe & Magic Holiday Market

Edgewater Place Shopping Center, near Osaka Market

Shop local for the holidays: handcrafted art, seasonal décor, jewelry, specialty foods, and more from local makers. Free photos with Santa, plus cookies and hot cocoa. Admission is free.

By boat: Edgewater Place has its own docks near Osaka Market, so you can cruise right up to the market.

Find Edgewater Marine at unit 939K. Come say hi!

Foster City Chamber of CommerceMarket info from the Chamber
Foster City Farmers Market
Every Saturday · 9 AM–1 PM

Foster City Farmers Market

Metro Center Blvd at Foster City Blvd (the former OSH parking lot)

Fresh fruit, vegetables, and farm fresh eggs straight from local farms, plus baked goods, flowers, and gourmet treats. Come early for the best picks, and stock up on snacks for a picnic on the water.

By boat: Tie up at Leo J. Ryan Park near the new Community Center, walk to City Hall, and turn left at 1065 Foster City Blvd.

West Coast Farmers Markets AssociationMarket info
Holiday Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 2

Holiday Tree Lighting

Leo J. Ryan Park

Holiday music, light refreshments, and a countdown to light the tree. Kids get to meet a very special visitor in a red suit.

Watch the water: our special guest arrives by Edgewater Marine boat

City of Foster CityCity event page

Dates and details come from each organizer; check their page before you go. Missed something? See recaps on the blog.

Dock & dine

Dinner, shopping, and a boat ride there.

Cruise over to Edgewater Place Shopping Center, tie up, and walk in for a meal, a treat, or picnic supplies, then take the long way home.

Edgewater Place Shopping Center

Docks near Osaka Market, behind 939 Edgewater Blvd

Groceries at Osaka Market, plus ice cream, boba, and restaurants from pizza to Thai, dim sum, and Mediterranean, all a short walk from the water.

Retro boats now rent here on weekends.

Rental boats stay in the main channel and don’t go under the E. Hillsdale Bridge (the rainbow bridge).

See the Lagoon Route Map

Every year in Foster City

A year on the lagoon.

Planning ahead? These favorites come around every year. Exact dates go on the calendar above as soon as they’re announced.

  1. Winter & spring

    Baybasi Spring Festival & Holi

    Bengali and Indian cultural celebrations hosted in Foster City by Baybasi, with music, food, and color.

  2. April – October

    Off the Grid Wednesdays

    Food trucks and live music in Leo J. Ryan Park every Wednesday evening, 5–9 PM.

  3. July 4th

    Fourth of July Celebration

    A daytime celebration in Leo J. Ryan Park with the Rotary pancake breakfast, live music, and the Family & Dog Parade. With the new Community Center now open, fireworks over the lagoon are expected back in 2027.

  4. July – August Fridays

    Summer Concert Series

    Live bands at the Leo Ryan Park amphitheater, 6–8 PM. The best seat is on the water.

    Edgewater Marine is a sponsor. Book a concert boat.

  5. Mid-August

    Foster City Summer Days

    The city’s birthday weekend at Leo J. Ryan Park, with a carnival, car show, live music, and more than 100 vendors. Admission is free.

  6. Late September

    Dragon Boat Races

    Teams from all over race on the lagoon at Leo Ryan Park. Exciting to watch from shore or from a boat nearby.

  7. Early October

    Water Lantern Festival

    Thousands of glowing lanterns float on the lagoon at Leo J. Ryan Park.

  8. October

    Fostoberfest

    The Foster City Chamber of Commerce’s fall celebration of food, drinks, and live entertainment.

    Edgewater Marine is the title sponsor, with Duffy boat rides.

  9. October

    Baybasi Autumn Festival & Durga Puja

    Three days of festivities, food, and music at the Rec Center Meadows.

    Edgewater Marine is a sponsor and runs the festival boat rides.

  10. Late October

    Halloween Festival

    Trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and a magic show for kids in Leo J. Ryan Park.

    Edgewater Marine is a participant.

  11. Mid-November

    Head of the Lagoon Regatta

    Hundreds of rowing crews, juniors to masters, race the lagoon on the weekend near Veterans Day. Racing runs from early morning to about 1 PM, and locals stay off the water to keep the lanes clear.

    Afternoon rentals only on race days.

  12. Mid-November

    Mistletoe & Magic Holiday Market

    The Foster City Chamber of Commerce’s holiday market at Edgewater Place, with local makers, photos with Santa, cookies, and hot cocoa.

    Edgewater Marine joins the market at Edgewater Place.

  13. December

    Holiday Tree Lighting

    Music, refreshments, and the countdown to light the tree.

    Our special guest arrives by Edgewater Marine boat.

Wildlife on the Foster City Lagoon

The route

Foster City Lagoon Boating

The route includes residential areas, parks, bridges, the central lake at Ryan Park with Amphitheater and new Community Center where we traverse the full length of the main channel of the Foster City Lagoon, from the E. Hillsdale bridge to Sea Cloud Park. We pass the beaches at Erckenbrack, Gull and Marlin Parks, Marlin Cove Shopping Center, Boat Park, Catamaran Park, Leo J. Ryan Park, Metro Center, Edgewater Place Shopping Center and Sea Cloud Park Enjoy lots of wildlife (varies by season). We’ve seen Canada geese, many varieties of migrating ducks, cormorants, egrets, gulls, pelicans, terns, sandpipers, skimmers, and hawks. There are even reports of river otters (family of 4) and owls under the bridges. The birds have a steady diet of small fish. Also enjoy the beautiful residential gardens behind the waterfront homes and watching other water activities of kayaks, small sail boats, rowing and more.

See the Lagoon Route Map
Picnic tables under red umbrellas on the lawn beside the rental boats at the Edgewater Marine dock

No plans? No problem!

Looking for Something Fun to Do TODAY?

If you’re in the area and looking for something fun to do and a spontaneous adventure, stop by Edgewater Marine and discover the Foster City Lagoon from the water. We often have boats available for same-day rentals and welcome walk-up boat rentals when boats are available, making it easy to turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience.

Whether you’re meeting friends for lunch, entertaining out-of-town guests, or simply looking for a relaxing escape, our electric boats are ready when you are. Reservations are recommended, but last-minute bookings and same-day rentals are often available.

Simply call or stop by, check availability, and you could be cruising the beautiful Foster City Lagoon in minutes. It’s the perfect last-minute activity for couples, families, friends, and visitors looking for a unique waterfront experience.

Turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable experience. Hop on a boat today and do something enjoyable right now, a new fun way of life on the water.

Bellini Bistro owner Sinan Karahan pointing to the Edgewater Marine Duffy painted in the restaurant’s Venice mural

Before or after your cruise

Dinner at Bellini Bistro

One of our favorite places to eat in Foster City is Bellini Bistro, Sinan Karahan’s Italian restaurant in Beach Park Plaza. Ask for a table near the mural: it’s a Venice canal, and the boat cruising through it is an Edgewater Marine Duffy.

Bellini isn’t on the water, so it’s a short drive from the boathouse rather than a boat ride. Book your cruise, then make it a night out.

Beach Park Plaza, 1465 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City

Visit Bellini Bistro Get directions
Close-up of the Edgewater Marine Duffy in the Bellini Bistro mural
The Edgewater Duffy in Bellini’s Venice mural
Michael and Janet of Edgewater Marine in front of the Bellini Bistro mural
Michael and Janet at Bellini

Plan your visit

Everything you need before you go.

Boats & prices

Duffy Sun Cruisers, Retro Runabouts, Whalys, guided tours, and sunset cruises, plus what to know before you arrive.

Rent a boat

Lagoon route map

See the route along the main channel, from the E. Hillsdale bridge to Sea Cloud Park.

View the map

Make it yours

Live on the water? With your own Duffy, every concert, festival, and dinner out is a boat ride away.

Buy a Duffy

Visiting from out of town? Find places to stay, eat, and explore nearby in The San Francisco Peninsula visitor guide.