City Kayak also runs kayaking trips from Pier 39 slip A21 at scheduled times.

We recommend public transit if you are traveling within the city districts. Taxi, bus, bike, or MUNI are convenient ways to get around the city. However, for those arriving by car, there are a few parking options available:

South Beach Harbor

Two hour free visitor parking is available to customers, but they are often full on weekend afternoons.

If you plan on being on the water for more than two hours, you can purchase a parking permit at the harbor office (second floor of the big wooden building) or from the security guard on duty.

There is some street parking nearby, and many areas are free on Sundays.

 

Pier 39

The Pier 39 parking building is the nearest parking available.

City Kayak is open year-round.

Closed holidays are: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, First day of the year.

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The Guardian, UK
Top 100 City Tips
November 8, 2008

...three seals living near the bridge have been known to give dawdlers a gentle push with their noses.

Outside Magazine
Going Deep
October 2007

...bottom of the ninth, tying run on deck, and the soon-to-be most successful home-run hitter in history at the plate...

Via Magazine, AAA Traveler's Companion 
San Francisco's South Beach
June/July 2007

Long home runs splash-land in the bay, and you can try to catch one... at City Kayak.

Sierra Magazine
At Sea Level
May/June 2007

...San Francisco Bay is a paddler's paradise too. Favorite spots include the city's busy waterfront...

The Sunday Times, UK
The backseat driver's guide to San Francisco
December 17, 2006

...if you fancy the three-hour adventure out to Alcatraz, you’ll need to do nine whole press-ups to prove that you haven’t got bingo wings.

ESPN.com
McCovey Cove regulars await chance...
5/24/2007

...the Cove will become safe harbor to a bizarre armada.

Where, San Francisco
Ring in the New Year, December 2006

... gaze at fireworks in duplicate as the glittering bursts are reflected in the bay.

National Geographic, Adventure
Play-by-Bay, October 2006

... paddle to one of four within-city-limits bay islands...

AirTrans Airways

On The Waterfront, May 2006

... Paddle out for a different view...

SF Weekly

Best of... 2006

... You'll literally feel the vibrations from the explosions in the base of your boat...

photo by Chronicle/Carlos Avila Gonzalez

San Francisco Chronicle

4/6/2006

... make sure you tell the little ones to keep their eyes peeled -- you never know when Bonds or another Sultan of Swat may send one your way.

where SF

4/1/2006

... soaking in the sights and sound of the national pastime from a kayak...

photo by Peter DaSilva for The New York Times

The New York Times

March 3, 2006

... Enjoy great views of the city before paddling out to McCovey Cove...

Sports Illustrated

December 2005

...gift for sports fan...

SF Weekly

Best of 2005

... everyone knows that the best means to see the sun drop out of sight is to gaze out over the ocean and admire the reflection on the water...

... since the city is only 49 square miles, a car isn't necessary. In fact, there are lots of fun, nondriving ways to see the city...

... unique views of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island...

Attache US Airways inflight magazine

Sporting: Night Moves, Mar 2005

Kayaking after dark on san francisco bay proves to be more than a pleasant evening out....

... the effervescent bay water hugging the edges of the city, with its jagged, alluring profile.

...Hot dogs are up to you.

...McCovey Cove... is the home to the most loyal fan club that Barry will ever find.

San Francisco Magazine

Best of the Bay Area, July 2004

... skimming under the Bay Bridge for oooh-aaah views of the downtown skiline...

Sunset

Best of the West, April 2004

...You'll love the seal's-eye view of the park...

The Miami Herald

Paddle Me This, February 15, 2004

... From its South Beach location, a number of sights are within a 30-minute paddle...

... it looks like a backdrop for a Broadway musical...

...makes it easier for sporty visitors to explore the city's shoreline by kayak...

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