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City Kayak

South Beach, San Francisco County · San Francisco

40 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94107

South Beach kayak and SUP outfitter at Pier 40 next to Oracle Park, offering bay rentals, lessons, guided trips, and short paddles to McCovey Cove.

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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