What's New
McCovey Cove Experience
Baseball fans, kayak rental for a ball game or hourly rental is available through the RESERVATION page.
Seasonal Rental Hours
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday- open at 11am
- Last launch at 3pm
- Out of water by 5pm
Come Prepared
- Sign a waiver and book your rental online.
- Face masks are optional.
- Reduce shared gear use by bringing zip-lock bags for your electronics, wind jacket, and waterproof pants. Drybag use costs $1 now.
- Credit card is required for deposit and payment.
Walk-in Rental
We will do our best to serve walk-ins or late arrivals. But, it may not be possible or you may need to wait for an extended period for us to serve all the reservations first.
Parking
Street metered parking is convenient and inexpensive. Parking permit at the harbor costs $20 for the day.
Life Jacket for all
We have life jacket options for infant, child, youth, adult XS to 2XL, Dog Small to XL. Kayak rental includes life jacket, but $8 fee applies when rented separately.
Group Events
To schedule future trips or group event please call weekdays at (888) 966-0953.
2 Online Steps to Rent
1. Everyone must sign a waiver
2. Reserve your visit in advance
Kayak Storage & Access
You can store a kayak and access the water easily. It allows you to paddle contactless, unlimited, and anytime, even when we are not open.
Gift Cards
Send eGift Cards to your family and friends. Or, use them yourself. They are emailed minutes after your purchase.
Events
South Beach Kayak Trip
McCovey Cove Evening Experience- Not Available Yet
McCovey Cove Evening Experience- Not Available Yet
Sign up for an easy beginner kayak trip. This trip goes to McCovey Cove(next to SF Giants baseball park) and Mission Creek.
McCovey Cove Evening Experience- Not Available Yet
McCovey Cove Evening Experience- Not Available Yet
McCovey Cove Evening Experience- Not Available Yet
This package offers kayaking in McCovey Cove during Giants game in the evening. Day games are served as usual day rental.
Downtown SF Kayak Trip- Not Available Yet
McCovey Cove Evening Experience- Not Available Yet
Downtown SF Kayak Trip- Not Available Yet
A must do kayak trip if you have prior kayaking experience. We paddle under SF Bay Bridge, downtown San Francisco, and viewing many landmarks on the SF bay.
Full Moon Kayak Trip
Full Moon Kayak Trip
Downtown SF Kayak Trip- Not Available Yet
Paddle at full moon rise over San Francisco Bay Bridge. This beautiful kayak trip requires a prior paddling experience within 1 year.
Fireworks Kayak Trip
Full Moon Kayak Trip
Fireworks Kayak Trip
This trip is cancelled for 2021.
Classes
Beginning SUP
Seatouring Kayak
Seatouring Kayak
Sign up for a super easy SUP lesson for the first time paddlers.
Seatouring Kayak
Seatouring Kayak
Seatouring Kayak
Learn to use a performance seatouring kayaking.
Reentry
Seatouring Kayak
Youth Camp- Not Available Yet
Learn a few ways to reenter a seatouring kayak.
Youth Camp- Not Available Yet
Youth Camp- Not Available Yet
Youth Camp- Not Available Yet
Sign your kids up for a week-long camp for paddling(age 8 and older).
Intro to Surfski
Youth Camp- Not Available Yet
Intro to Surfski
Learn to paddle an extremely fast kayak- Surfski.
Parking Update
Harbor Parking
Limited number of permit is available for $20.
Street Parking
Hourly metered parking is $2/hr-$5/hr (on game days).
Paid Parking Lots
*Parking will be difficult on big event days, like the Fourth of July or Fleet Week.
A large public parking lot is located at Bryant at Main Street($20-$30/day).
DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VISIBLE IN THE CAR.
You can check your belongings in at City Kayak.
Public Transit stops within walking distance- SF MUNI N, T, Bus 10, 30, 45, Caltrain, BART.
Take-away Rental Overnight
Inflatable Kayak/SUP
Inflatable Kayak/SUP
Inflatable Kayak/SUP
Inflatable kayaks or SUPs pack into bags to fit in trunk or backseat in your car.
Car Top Box
Inflatable Kayak/SUP
Inflatable Kayak/SUP
Roof top box can save space in your car and keep smelly items away.
Roof Top Accessories
Inflatable Kayak/SUP
Roof Top Accessories
Tools are available to transporting bulky item or two easier.