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City Kayak™ in San Francisco

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Spring Update

Spring Rental Hours

Friday through Monday

  • Open at 12pm
  • Last launch at 3pm
  • Out of water by 4pm


Upcoming Trips  

Paddle along the San Francisco waterfront with a guide. It is a great package to see local landmarks, learn new skills, and use performance touring kayaks.

  • San Francisco 1 or 2 Hour Kayak Trips


Group Events

For 6 people and more, we can host a tour any day of the week. Youth group gets a significant discount also. To schedule future trips or corporate event, please call weekdays at (415)294-1050. 


Birthday Rental

For 10 people and more, 10% discount is offered(excludes peak time). Please reserve your rental online. We will apply discount at the shop.


Demo Kayak and Surfski

We have many kayaks, SUPs, and surfskis available to try, rent overnight, and purchase. Please ask at the shop.



Up to 40% Inventory Sale

Most kayaks are on sale to clear space. Get a discount for a storage space and access the bay easier too. 

GEAR SALE

Let us know you are coming

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eGift Card on Sale

For a limited time you get 10% discount. It will be emailed to you in seconds.

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Online Waiver

Before getting on the water each person will need to complete this liability waiver.

WAIVER ONLINE

Interactive Map

South Beach Harbor

City Kayak is located in South Beach district of San Francisco, next to Oracle Park 10 minute paddle to McCovey Cove. To check in, walk inside the building Pier 40 at  South Beach Harbor. 

City Kayak

40 Pier, San Francisco, California 94107, United States

(415)294-1050

Splash Hit Count: 106

Rental Rates- Hourly

Single Kayak | SUP

  • 1 Hour $36
  • 2 Hours $55
  • 3 Hours $72


Double Kayak

  • 1 Hour $70
  • 2 Hours $105
  • 3 Hours $138

See more rental options

Kayak Storage & Access

You can store a kayak and SUP board steps away from the water. Get on the water anytime you want. Get a discount when you buy a kayak or SUP to store at this location too.

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Events

San Francisco South Beach Kayak Trip

Sign up for an easy beginner trip. This trip goes to McCovey Cove(next to SF Giants baseball park) and Mission Creek. You may take a kayak (or SUP if experienced).

McCovey Cove Experience

This rental package offers paddling in McCovey Cove during the Giants game. You get a rec touring kayak and block of time.

San Francisco Bay Kayak Trip

San Francisco Bay Kayak Trip

A must do kayak trip if you have prior kayaking experience. We paddle larger areas and landmarks on the SF bay.

Full Moon Kayak Trip

Full Moon Kayak Trip

San Francisco Bay Kayak Trip

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

NYE Fireworks Kayak Trip
12/31 10pm-1am

This trip is being scheduled for 2024.

Book Online

Classes

Beginning SUP

Learning to paddle board on SUPs

 Sign up for a super easy SUP lesson for the first time paddlers.

Seatouring Kayak 201

Learn to use a performance seatouring kayaking.

Reentry 301

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 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.

Book online

Parking Update

Harbor Parking

Customers may purchase parking permit at the shop or online when using our service. Limited spaces. $20 per car and need a license plate number.


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.

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Take-away Rental Overnight

Inflatable and Oru Kayak/SUP

Inflatable and Oru Kayak/SUP

Inflatable and Oru Kayak/SUP

Inflatable SUPs and kayaks are packable in a car.

Inflatable kayaks or SUPs pack into bags to fit in trunk or backseat in your car.

Car Top Box

Inflatable and Oru Kayak/SUP

Inflatable and Oru Kayak/SUP

Car top box saves room in your car.

Roof top box can save space in your car and keep smelly items away.

Roof Top Accessories

Inflatable and Oru Kayak/SUP

Roof Top Accessories

Tools are available to transporting bulky item or two easier.

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San Francisco at Twilight

Best viewed on large 4K HD screen

Kayak Sail

Pacific Action from Australia makes kayak sails to fit your size and sail upwind!


1.0sqm for small single kayak 

1.5sqm for large single kayak 

2.0sqm for heavy or double kayak 


Please call us for details!

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