City Kayak - San Francisco Kayak Rentals - Paddle the Bay

Kayak San Francisco's Beautiful Bay - An Amazing Adventure Inside the City!

City Kayak provides the rental equipment, facility, and knowledge about the area to make kayaking more convenient, satisfying and safer. We have kayaks that are stable and unsinkable. We have kayaks that are designed to travel far and fast. The wetsuits are comfortable and have the right temperature rating for kayaking in the San Francisco Bay.

Simply speaking, we make sure that you have a good time while kayaking!

Rental Kayak and Gear

(all included in any rental)

Our single kayaks can carry up to 200 lbs.

Our double kayaks can carry up to 550 lbs.

Sit-on-top kayaks, one or two-person

Sit-in touring kayaks, single(proficiency of self-rescue is required)

Sit-in kayak accessories- bilge pump, bilge sponge, spray skirt Paddle

Life vest(sizes XS-XXL)

Wetsuits 3/2mm Full suit(sizes Men's XS-3XL, Women's 3-14)

Booties 3/5mm(sizes 5-13)

Gloves 3mm(sizes S-XL)

Dry bag(for camera, phone, wallet)

Marine two-way VHF radio(walkie-talkie) with weather and coast guard channel

Safety whistle

Strobe light, headlamps(at night)

Water resistant jacket and pants

Safety Orientation

(15 minutes)

Paddling and self-rescue techniques after capsizing Weather, wind, tide, and ship traffic information Sit-in sea touring kayak rentals require demonstration of self-rescue proficiency.

City Kayak Rentals
January - December: Office opens at 10:00am in Summer Months and 1:00pm in Winter Months

Departure Point:

City Kayak office at 38 The Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94107. Embarcadero and Townsend St. Click here for a Google Map Link.

Departure Time:

Open hours

First launch at 10am everyday

Last launch at 6pm

(7pm in Summer)

(You will have 2 hours to explore the bay.)

We may close early or open late.

Parking

Free parking space is available in the front lot (marked by standing kayaks).

Facility

Shower, bathroom, handicapped access ramp Storage basket

Free guides (at preselected hours) (subject to cancellation or changes due to weather, tides- call ahead)

City Kayak offers guided trips at selected hours. For the safety of everybody the guide will choose the distance, destination, and duration for the slowest paddler in the group. Free guides are generally available at:

Thursday, 6pm

Friday, 5pm

Saturday, 5pm

Sunday, 10am

Gear for kayak trips

(extra charge applies)

straps, foam pads, ropes.

What you need to bring

The weather in the San Francisco Bay is very unpredictable and most likely to get worse if you are not ready for it. Bring everything you can, then you can choose what to wear depending on the place you go and how far. Even on a hot summer day sudden fog that rolls in along with strong wind can be extremely wet and cold.

You should bring:

Sun block, hat, sunglasses with leash

Change of clothes

A towel

A bottle of water

Camera in a zip-lock bag

Anything else you always need (medical pills)

Additionally consider bringing:

Long sleeve shirts, long underpants, swim suit Warm fleece jacket or thin fleece sweater in winter Wetsuit (in case you prefer to use your own. Just remeber that you don't want the wetsuit to be tight around your shoulders).

Payment:

Payment in advance by major credit card; Visa, American Express, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher - when your booking is confirmed. Print voucher on your home/office computer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher at the Tour Office.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for no shows.

For our full terms, conditions and F.A.Q. please follow this link

©2008 City Kayak

This activity or rental must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

All services and rates are subject to change or cancellation(due to weather or other conditions).

You need to call ahead to check on the wind, current, and other conditions in the bay.

City Kayak assumes no responsibility for delays caused by bad weather conditions and other conditions beyond control.

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