Bay Area Kayaking with City Kayak

Fun kayaking, beautiful Bay Area views, and baseball game viewing from the water!

Kayak rental starting at $36/hour; Guided Tour is $79-adult, $70-youth
More than 500 Miles from you
Local Selection: Exceptional experiences in your area that exceed expectations
Learn more

Description

Make your way to the infamous Pier 40 and kayak on the Bay with City Kayak. Not only do you get to indulge in the beautiful Bay area views the waterfront way, get a chance to explore even more amazing sites by visiting Oracle Park and the super amazing McCovey Cove. This is one of the two only major league stadiums in the country where you can attend a game from a kayak! They offer rentals for a more personalized kayak tour. You'll get a quick, short lesson before the Bay Area waters are yours to explore. They also offer amazing event tours such as the South Beach Trip where you get a guided tour of McCovey Cove and Mission Creek (which is perfect for beginners) or the Full Moon Kayak trip where you paddle under the moonlight for the more experienced kayakers. Take pictures under the Golden Gate bridge or enjoy a weekend baseball game; everything kayaking you need is here!

Perfect for

For solo

For two

Outdoorsy

Challenging

Itinerary

Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time to get signed in and geared up
Meet the amazing staff and get a quick lesson about kayaking
Hit the waters and explore the Bay the waterfront way
Kayak under the Bay Area Bridge and take a picture of the view
See downtown San Francisco and look for any familiar landmarks
Keep an eye out for sea lions and harbor seals
Kayak your way to the infamous McCovey Cove and Oracle Park
Go during a baseball game for an extra surprise and maybe a surprise catch
Kayak back to the pier for a kayaking trip well done

Location & Hours

40 Pier San Francisco, CA 94107

Show directions

Working Hours

Mon11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TueClosed

WedClosed

ThuClosed

Fri11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sun11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Packing List

sunscreen
water resistant pants
wind jackets
shoes that can get wet
layers of clothing
change of clothes
extra shoes
hat
sunglasses
contact lenses instead of eye glasses
bottled water
moisture wicking garment

4.5 ● Google reviews

Amazing place to do SUP in SF! Fantastic view of the the bay. And Ted is an amazing guy, he’s literally name his sea lion friends and will tell you all the fun stories in SF, 1000% recommend!

Super friendly staff, easy location to get to and find parking, and fair pricing. Highly recommend the Marina route for beginners. If you're looking for a longer more advanced excursion, start with the Bay Bridge route, then head to the Marina second. The boats and cargo ships create a fairly large wake that will tire you out quickly on the Bay Bridge route.

Nice place to rent kayaks right in the city, where you can get a good view of the city skyline, the Bay Bridge, and the baseball stadium. The owners (husband and wife?) are really friendly, and the entire operation had a mom-and-pop feel to it. TIPS: Paddling around splashes water so you will get a tiny bit wet, so bring appropriate clothes (or maybe a change of clothes for after). I left my sandals on the dock and went barefoot. You can buy water and snacks at the checkin desk (and don't forget sunscreen), and rent a dry-bag for your belongings. I recommend two hours, since getting ready, onto the kayak, and leaving the dock area all eat some time which would make a single hour quite rushed. We were able to paddle to the bay bridge, back to the dock, to the baseball stadium to watch some of the game, and back all in two hours. If you're prone to seasickness, take some dromamine or ginger candies before you go! OVERALL: Go on a nice sunny day when a baseball game is being played.

Had a blast on the water with Ted and his crew. If you want a chance to see SF from a different perspective hop on a kayak with City Kayak. Highly recommend it!

Had a great time kayaking around the San Francisco Giants stadium and McCovey cove. City Kayak rentals launch from the marina just north of the ballpark and you can kayak to the park or up under the Bay Bridge. Friendly helpful staff, good social distancing protocols in place, decent price. I would recommend City Kayak for a fun time on the water.

Show all 93 reviews