Stan Wong of the California Parks Company manages Lake Chabot's marina concession under contract with the East Bay Regional Parks system. Along with snacks, lunches, beverages (no alcohol) and anything else you might need for a day in the park, this is where to buy a fishing license (required for those 16 and older) and to learn what fish have been stocked in the lake. Rowboats, pedal boats and kayaks can be rented for $20 to $60 an hour, with discounts for three hours or more. Fishing gear and life jackets for rental or sale. (Swimming and wading is not allowed, because the lake is a drinking-water source.) The cafe is next to the lake, behind the picnic area; from Lake Chabot Road, follow the signs to the marina. The website is updated weekly with info about fish, lake conditions, etc.
This spacious full-service bike shop is an official Giant retail partner, offering Mountain, Road, BMX and Family Bikes from names such as Giant, Haro, Verde, Orbea and Pinarello. Twenty-four-hour try-out bikes are available for certain models, so you can see what the ride will really feel like before you buy. There's a well-equipped and competent repair shop, and two different levels of professional bike fittings are available in a special area at the back of the store. Aside from the expected assortment of tubes, tires, lights and pumps, the shop carries six-six-one mountain biking armour, Camelbaks, Giro helmets, Fox gear, Timbuk2 messenger bags, Quick Track trunks and apparel from Lance Armstrong's Live Strong line. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, there's plenty of room to hang out on the nice chairs at the rear, and the shop sponsors local youth sports and has its own Eden Bicycles Racing Club as well as free casual group rides for all levels.
This friendly shop sells new Specialized, Ibis, Wilier, BMC and Intense bikes and repairs all makes and models of bikes. There's also a select number of used bikes for sale, as well as parts and accessories. All new bikes are guaranteed, and include a free tuneup a few weeks into your ride. The shop shares a building with Valley Java, and management doesn't mind your trundling a coffee with you while you look around.
Arney's Crown Canyon Saddlery sells horse equipment and supplies including saddles and tack while offering saddle repair and fitting services by appointment.
Area Cycles is a sporting goods and bike shop. It offers all types of products and services, including for fixed-gear bikes, mountain bikes and single-speed bikes. Some products and services include bike parts, accessories, custom wheels, painting as well as powder coating and bike builds. The location also holds weekly ride nights if the weather cooperates. Various brands include Fuji, Eastern, Animal, Soma, SE Bikes, Norco, Colony, Chrome and more.