Learn to Paddle Board on the San Francisco Bay!

San Francisco, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This lesson provides everything beginners need to learn how to stand-up paddleboard (SUP): board, paddle, leash, and dry bag. Explore the shoreline near Crane Cove Park and the Dogpatch Neighborhood with your instructor and small group. Cover basic techniques needed to get started, route planning, and how to interpret currents, tides, and winds.

A stand-up paddleboard lesson for beginners
Explore the shoreline near Crane Cove and the Dogpatch
Learn route planning and how to interpret currents, tides, and winds
Small group ensures more personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Paddle Board, PDF, Paddle, Leash and Dry Bag

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

701 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Please arrive at our shop about 10-15 minutes before your scheduled start time to get outfitted (and you can store things here).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Chase Center

San Francisco Bay

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

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Excellent first lesson

melissa_s, Mar 2025

Jillian, my instructor, was absolutely amazing! This was my very first lesson. I’m in my late 40s and not really athletic. Jillian helped me feel safe and comfortable the whole tour. She was funny and smart; she told some good stories about the area. Great morning on the water!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thanks Melissa! We are so happy that you chose us for your first paddle board lesson in Crane Cove Park. Jillian loved working with you to learn technique and build your confidence. We hope that you will join us again to practice your new skills and go on longer paddles around the San Francisco Bay or try kayaking. Come back any time!

5 estrelas com certeza!

Wellington_L, May 2024

A aula de Stand up paddle foi incrível. O Instrutor Bruno é muito simpático e tem bastante paciência pra ensinar. A aula foi extremamente agradável. Uma experiência muito boa. Eu recomendo fortemente! 5 estrelas com toda certeza!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your review! We are so happy you had a great paddle board lesson with Bruno. We hope you will return to join us for more paddle boarding, kayaking or e-foiling on the San Francisco Bay.