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Kayak Rental Hours
1pm-5pm Mon-Fri
11am-5pm Sat, Sun
Last launch at 3pm
Off Hour Paddling
Before or after hour paddling is available with reservation.
A full day rental charge applies.
There is no extra charge for season pass holder.
Kayak Rental Session
All you need for a great kayaking in San Francisco is included:
3 hour session (2 hour paddling)
Kayaking lesson
Briefing about the area
Performance gear
Touring kayak rental
Adult $49, Youth $44.10
 Find
sessions and details from calendar
Rental Packages, Hourly
2 hour minimum (Fractional charge applies after minimum hour.)
Sit-on-top Kayak*
Single Kayak: $14 per hour
Double kayak: $24 per hour
Touring Kayak*
Single Kayak: $16 per hour
Double kayak: $26 per hour
Canoe*
2 person canoe: $29 per hour
* Hourly rental packages include: kayak, life jacket, paddle,
dry bag, wetsuit or paddling jacket, splash pants.
Booties and performance upgrades are available for $8 each per
day.
Accessories are available for $10 per day if not renting kayaks:
booties, paddle, life jacket, wetsuit, paddling jacket.
Having a buddy on the water is a good practice. First time paddler
must have a buddy on the water.
Touring kayak requires a proof of recovery skills.
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Group Rental
A group is over 10 people.
10% discount applies with reservation.
Minimum two hour applies. We can accomodate up to 10 people with no
reservation. Maximum group size per session is 100 people.
Rental Area
Family Route
McCovey Cove, Mission Creek (2 hour paddling)
Along the way you can paddle under Lefty O'Doul draw bridge and visit
unique houseboats in the creek. Famillies with children should stay
in this area.
Advanced Beginner Route
Downtown, Bay Bridge, The Ramp, Dry Dock (2-3 hour paddling)
If you have solid paddling skills, you may venture into main part
of the bay. 2 hour
paddling along the scenic San Francisco downtown or The Ramp restaurant
is popular among local kayakers.
Advanced
Route
Fisherman's Wharf
Treasure Island, Yerba Buenna Island (3+ hour paddling)
Avoid shipping
channel between 1pm-5pm to avoid strong wind. See what trips are offered
past the boundary in calendar.
Things to Bring
Change of clothes, extra shoes, bottled water, and cell phone in a
waterproof pouch.
Additionally consider: water resistant jacket and pants, sunglasses,
sunblock, moisture wicking layer, hat, gloves, towel, and camera in
a zip lock bag (or waterproof pouch).
For San Francisco Giants game in McCovey Cove; AM radio in a waterproof
pouch.
Rental Restrictions
Rental area is limited based on the condition, paddler's ability, weather,
etc.
Each person should be able to swim 25ft with a life jacket. If you
do not have a previous paddling experience, you must have a buddy on
the water.
Each child (under age 14) should be with a guardian on a double kayak.
Youth under 18 need a paddling buddy and guardian's signature on a waiver
form.
If you are not sure about your friend's paddling ability, join a guided
trip or rental session. It includes everything for a great first day
in kayaking.
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trips from calendar
McCovey Cove Experience*
$44 adult
$37.40 student
Baseball fans flock to McCovey Cove for a chance of life time: catching
a splash hit.
This package includes everything you need to enjoy McCovey Cove exprience
for the entire game plus batting practice(2 hours before each game).
It includes;
kayaking lesson
rental of sit-on-top kayak, dry jacket, splash pants, dry bag, life
jacket, paddle
San Francisco Giants Inflatable Glove (souvenir)
* This package is good for day games only.
See more details
Touring Kayak Rental
Each person must demonstrate a self-rescue capability. You can; take
a written test or show us a certification card updated within a year.
Both paddlers need certifications for a double touring kayak. Taking
two single kayak is safer than a double, although slower.
A kayak rental session or kayak trip does not require rescue capability,
buddy, or wetsuit.
Group over Two People
At least two people in a group must demonstrate rescue capability.
A kayak rental session or kayak trip does not require rescue capability,
buddy, or wetsuit because a life guard or a guide is provided.
Take-away or Day Rental
Sit-on-top Kayak*
Single: $59
Double: $69
Accessories Package: $8 per person (pfd, paddle, drybag)
Touring Kayak*
Single: $65
Double: $75
Accessories Package: $12 per person (pfd, paddle, dry bag, paddling
jacket or wetsuit, spray skirt, paddle float, bildge pump, sponge)
Canoe*
Old Town Discovery 18ft: $75
Accessories Package: $8 per person (pfd, paddle, drybag)
Car Top Kit *
Universal Kit (mounts on any car: flat roof or crossbar)
Kayak Package: $8
Canoe Package: $8
Transport Wheels*
These carts save your arms.
Fitted with inflatable wheels to work on sandy beach also.
Works with kayak or canoe.
$18 per day
* Free pick up day (after 2pm), free return day (by noon).
50% off second day, 75% off beyond. Prices shown are first day charges.
Season Pass
You get unlimited kayak and gear rental.
3 month minimum commitment is required.
Individual
$69 per month for touring, $20 additional person
$39 per month for sit-on-top kayak, $20 additional person
Group
$39 per month for touring or sit-on-top
Group rate applies to 10 or more people.
See
more details
10 Hour Rental Pass
$109 per 10 hour
Not transferrable.
Expires 1 year from the start date.
Hiring a Guide
Kayak guide or chase boat: $120/hr
Minimum $350 per trip
Cleaning Fee
City Kayak provides rinse stations for rental gear and kayak. Please
clean them after use.
If excessive cleaning is needed, City Kayak may charge a fee; $20 per
hour or $4 per item (whichever is greater).
Cancellation or Changes of Reservation
If you cancel at least 24 hours in advance, you will receive a complete
refund. Just notify us by a phone call or email. Store credit maybe
given afterwards.
7 day policy applies for groups of 10 or more.
Rain or Stormy Conditions
A rain or wind forecast does not necessarily cancel an event or a reservation
because local condition is different by district in San Francisco. However,
we usually cancel an event if there is
over 10% chance of "rain"
over 30% of "shower"
strong wind
If you have a reservation, we notify you 24 hours in advance in such
cancellation. Please call or email if you have questions about the weather.
If cancelled, we can 1) reschedule the event to another day, 2) give
you a store credit, or 3) give you a full refund.
Walk-in Rental
We serve customers with reservation first. Walk-in customers are taken
on a first come first served basis.
Available Kayaking Gear
The gear is available at $8 per item per day if not renting kayaks.
Dry jacket
Spray pants
Pogies (paddle mittens)
Wetsuit
Booties
Car-top kayak kit
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