Visitor Information
CONVENIENT LOCATION
City Kayak is located near Oracle Park, San Francisco in South Beach district.
- 15 minute walk from Ferry Building
- 20 minute drive from City Hall
- 30 minute MUNI ride from UNION SQUARE
LOCAL FAVORITES
By kayak you can explore scenic landmarks and expansive view of San Francisco Bay. After paddling, sit down at some 20 local cafes and pubs to recap your fun outing.
- Frankie's Cafe
- South Beach Cafe
- Delancey Restaurant
- High Dive
- Brickhouse
- Quick Dog
- Ike's Love Sandwiches
- Boulevard Restaurant
WILDLIFE VIEWING
Many species of birds, like Brown Pelicans and California seagulls roam the area. Sighting of sealions and harbor seals are not unusual. Harbor porpoise and grey whales are seasonal visitors. Grey white sharks are rare in San Francisco bay, but occasionally visible.
PARKING
You can park on the street metered parking. Give yourself an extra time for checking in, using the restroom, gear up, buying lunch or snacks, etc. Limited number of $20 harbor parking permit can be purchased only for customers at the shop (During busy ball game days parking lot may be full.)
Large parking lots($20-$30) are located at Bryant and Embarcadero.
DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING IN THE CAR to reduce the risk of auto break-ins.
Amenities
There are multiple restrooms at the South Beach Harbor. Changing booths and bag check service is available at City Kayak.
Public Transit
Bus
Line 10 : Stop at 2nd St (& Townsend St)(1 block)
Line 30, 45, 47 : Stop at 4th St (& Townsend St)(2 blocks)
Muni Lines
Take any MUNI line to Embarcadero Station and walk(15 minutes)
or Take N, T, to stop at Oracle Park or Brannan St and walk to Pier 40(0.5 block).
Caltrain
Caltrain
Take San Francisco bound train. Walk from Caltrain station(10 minutes).