Kayak and SUP Rentals in the San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco is a place fantastic for a range of watersports and activities. Kayak and SUP rental in San Francisco is a great way to get out and see the Bay Area. Its vast waterways and abundance of protected areas mean it is ideal for man-powered watercraft such as kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs). Renting a kayak in Sausalito, San Francisco, or the East Bay area is a great way to see the protected parts of San Francisco Bay up-close.

Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard rentals in San Francisco

Kayak and SUP Rentals – San Francisco

City Kayaks

40 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94107

Website: https://citykayak.com/

Phone: 415-357-1010   

City Kayaks have both open and touring kayaks. You can hire single kayaks or double kayaks if paddling with your partner. They also have Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) available for hire. Want to take your rental away for a vacation, they have inflatable kayaks and paddleboards available for takeaway rental. City Kayaks even offer storage for your personal kayak, making for easier access to the water.

Dogpatch Paddle

560 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Website: https://dogpatchpaddle.com/

Phone: 415-484-9322   

Dogpatch Paddle recommends that paddlers have some paddling experience before venturing out onto the Bay. It is easy to join a group or even have a private lesson to gain confidence. They have a two-hour minimum rental period. Dogpatch Paddle has a variety of kayaks and paddleboards available for rent.

Half Moon Bay Kayak Co.

2 Johnson Pier, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Website: http://www.hmbkayak.com/

Phone: 650-773-6101   

Half Moon Bay Kayak Company offers several different rental options for their kayaks and SUPs. Start playing on the water and exploring the coast of Half Moon Bay. They have something for everyone.

Stow Lake Boathouse

50 Stow Lake Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118

Website: https://stowlakeboathouse.com/

Phone: 415-386-2531

Whilst they don’t have kayaks for rent, they do offer rowboats and pedal boats for rent on Stow Lake. Their fleet of American-made boats includes rowboats, electric boats, and pedal boats that seat from one to four people. Take a peaceful and serene trip around Stow Lake. The Boathouse is also a great place to go for a healthy snack and a coffee.

Kayak and SUP Rentals – Sausalito & San Rafael

101 Surf Sports

115 3rd St, San Rafael, CA 94901

Website: https://www.101surfsports.com/

Phone: 415-524-8492   

101 Surf Sports have single and double kayaks as well as Stand Up paddleboards for rent in San Rafael. Gear can also be taken for an off-site rental though this must be pre-arranged.

Enjoy Napa Valley

1110 Kansas Ave, Napa, CA 94559

Website: https://enjoy-napa-valley.com/

Phone: 707-227-7364   

Explore Napa Valley River with our affordable kayak rentals and paddleboard rentals. Go on an adventure with friends on the scenic Napa River. Rent a kayak from the heart of downtown Napa, then kayak past world-famous wineries, shops, and restaurants.

Outback Adventures

665 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903

Website: https://www.outbackadventures.com/

Phone: 415-461-2222   

Outback Adventures offer on-water kayak rentals at three San Francisco Bay Area locations. Rent a kayak on the calm waters of the Corte Madera Creek in Marin County, at Stevens Creek Reservoir in Santa Clara County, and at Lake Del Valle in Livermore. They also offer SUP rentals at these same locations.

Sea Trek

Bay Model Visitor Center, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965

Website: https://www.seatrek.com/

Phone: 415-488-1000   

Sea Trek offers kayak and SUP rentals 7 days a week. They run scenic tours on kayaks and SUPs through Richardson Bay. Sea Trek has been connecting people with the water since 1982. Their tours even take you paddling under the Golden Gate Bridge. They are conveniently based at the Schoonmaker Point Marina.

Kayak and SUP Rentals – East bay

Boardsports California

600 Westline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501

Website: https://boardsportscalifornia.com/

Phone: 415-385-1224   

Boardsports California offers SUP rentals at 2 locations in the Bay Area – Crown Beach Alameda and Coyote Point Park in San Mateo. The long sandy beaches and shallow warm water are ideal for paddleboarding. They offer recreational rental on both hard and inflatable SUPs. They even give a complimentary 5-minute introduction on land if you are new to SUP.

California Canoe & Kayak – Brooklyn Basin

288 9th Avenue, Suite C, Oakland, CA 94606

Website: https://www.calkayak.com/

Phone: 510-893-7833   

California Canoe & Kayak, Brooklyn Basin store, has kayaks, pedal kayaks (Hobie Mirage), and Stand Up Paddleboards available for rental. Give them a call to book a class in their paddle sports school.

California Canoe & Kayak – Oakland

Jack London Square, 409 Water Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Website: https://www.calkayak.com/

Phone: 510-893-7833   

Whilst California Canoe & Kayak is mainly a retail store, they do have kayaks, pedal kayaks (Hobie Mirage), and Stand Up Paddleboards available for rental. They are also known for their paddle sports school that has been running for more than 45 years. Give them a call to book a class.

Lake Chabot Marina

17936 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Website: https://www.lakechabotrecreation.com/

Phone: 510-247-2526   

Lake Chabot Marina has a variety of kayaks (single and double), rowboats, and pedal boats available for rental. Their boat rentals run from 7 am to 4:30 pm daily.

Lake Merritt Boating Centre

568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Website: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/boating

Phone: 510-238-2196   

The Lake Merritt Boating Centre has canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and pedal boats for rent on Lake Merritt.

Mike’s Paddle – Alameda

1120 Ballena Blvd #200, Alameda, CA 94501

Website: https://www.mikespaddle.com/

Phone: 415-295-2925   

We provide everything you need to comfortably paddle around Alameda’s beautiful Ballena Bay, Crown Beach, and Encinal Beach. They have kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards for rent.

Offsite rental. Rent their gear and hit the road to your favorite paddling destination. They will even bring the gear to your favorite local paddling spot! They have both hard and inflatable boards, PFDs, leashes, carry bags, and inflation equipment for inflatable boards for rent.

Stacked Adventures

Encinal Boat Ramp, 190 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

Website: http://www.stackedadventures.com/

Phone: 415-294-1972

Stacked Adventures specializes in providing people with a comfortable wilderness experience in the Bay Area. They provide a hybrid service combining your guide, gear, and concierge service. It is designed the allow people to build their skill level, and/or knowledge to create their own outdoor adventure.

Kayak and SUP Rentals – South Bay

California Canoe & Kayak – Redwood City

487 Seaport Court, Redwood City, CA 94063

Website: https://www.calkayak.com/

Phone: 650-593-6060   

California Canoe & Kayak, Redwood City rental shop, have kayaks, pedal kayaks (Hobie Mirage), and Stand Up Paddleboards available for rental. They recommend that you paddle early in the day as the wind picks up in the afternoon.

Manera

151 B Haskins Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Website: https://manera.us/

Phone: 415-763-7460   

We provide everything you need to comfortably paddle around Alameda’s beautiful Ballena Bay, Crown Beach, and Encinal Beach. They have kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards for rent.

Mike’s Paddle – Redwood City

101 Westpoint Harbor Drive, Redwood City, CA 94063

Website: https://www.mikespaddle.com/

Phone: 415-873-3975   

Mike’s Paddle has an outlet at Redwood City’s Westpoint Harbor, Greco Island, and Redwood Creek from our calm water marina dock! They have kayaks and SUPs for rent. They also allow offsite rentals, they will even bring the equipment to you if needed.