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Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals

The Ultimate Way to Explore the Bay

Skip the concrete and step into San Francisco’s wild side at Crane Cove Park—the easiest launch to real Bay adventure. In minutes you’re gliding past seals, sea lions, herons, cormorants, pelicans, bat rays, harbor porpoises—with skyline views that most tourists never experience.

Rent fast, launch faster. Premium boards and kayaks, waterfront access, and a friendly crew with a focus on safety get you on the water with zero hassle.

Basic experience required for rentals. Brand new? Start with a lesson, learn quickly, then explore with confidence.

Spots go quickly—weekdays by appointment and weekends fill fast. Book rentals now to lock your time and gear.

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  • Adult Paddle Boards – $40/hour
    Youth Paddle Board – $35/hour
    Single Kayaks – $45/hour
    Tandem (Double) Kayaks – $60/hour

    All rentals have a two-hour minimum

    • Kayaks – Single or tandem (double) kayak

    • Paddle board – Paddle board, fin, leash

    • All rentals – paddle, PFD (life vest), dry bag upon request


    All rentals are welcome to use our lockers to store your personal belongings. We have a changing room next to the lockers. Rental clients are welcome to use our hoses to rinse off.

    The sauna area and shower are for sauna guests only. They are not available for rental clients without a sauna booking.

  • Our rentals have a two-hour minimum. If you only have one hour, you can demo our equipment (and stay close to the cove). Most paddles on our trail map take at least 90-120 minutes.

  • Please visit our paddling the bay page for details on the routes from Crane Cove.

    Paddling the Bay

  • Please visit our preparing to paddle page for details on what to wear, where to park, etc

    Preparing to Paddle

  • Our demo program allows for 1-4 hour rentals to try gear before you buy. After your demo is completed we will credit one hour of the cost towards your purchase.

  • Kayaking

    • Minimum 7 years old in tandem with adult

    • Experienced youths in a single kayak: minimum 10 years old with accompanied adult rental

    • Experienced youths in single or tandem: minimum 13 years old with adult supervision (doesn’t need to rent but must stay in view).

    • Without adult, minimum 18 years

    Paddle Boarding

    • Experienced youths: minimum 7 years old with accompanied adult rental

    • Experienced youths: minimum 10 years old with adult supervision (doesn’t need to rent but must stay in view).

    • Without adult, minimum 18 years

  • While reservations are not required, we strongly recommend them, especially on weekends. We have limited equipment that can sell out on busy days.

    If you do decide to walk-in, you will go through the same online process for booking. Please scan the QR code by the front desk to start your booking.

  • We watch conditions constantly. Mornings are usually lighter; afternoons can breeze up. If conditions aren’t safe, we’ll reschedule or credit you. PFDs are required, SUP leashes are provided, and we may limit routes when wind or traffic picks up.

  • Dogs are allowed on designated paddle boards and kayaks with the following considerations:

    • Must wear an approved life vest

    • Must wear protective booties