Could not recommend more! I came here for my birthday with about 7 other people and we had a wonderful sunny paddle! We were able to bring coolers and food along on the kayaks with us and the whole process of arriving and getting on the water was really smooth. BRING SOME HOT DOGS! GO GIANTS! The two young men who helped us board and disembark the kayaks were very nice and helpful. Definitely a San Francisco bucket list item that I was happy to check off with Dogpatch Paddle. read more

Dogpatch Paddle - Summer Camps Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing experience - we came here after a Good: - Super patient staff and they explained all of the rules to us and also let us stay a few min longer in the hot sauna cold plunge - I loved going out on the kayaks, the place is beautiful on a summer afternoon - and our kayaks were all set up and ready for us when we got there - So convenient that there is a sauna cold plunge attached! We spent the hour after our kayak here - The place feels very much a community hub Bad: - A bit pricey for the kayaking - If you're a beginner, limited routes Overall would come again, the whole package experience was so good. read more

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My son has been attending kayak camp for the past few summers and thoroughly enjoy it. Amazing location, friendly staff, and well equipped spot! read more

I went in for the sauna and cold plunge on Tuesday and it was honestly a really cool experience. It was clean and a nice sauna that got up to 180 degrees. Adam was so nice and very friendly! I will for sure be back :) read more

This was a camp that my son could not get enough of. Had a complete blast and has attended camp for 3 sessions (summer, spring and winter) The owner Adam is wonderful, super friendly with the kids and knowledgeable of the water, tides, currents etc. which I can appreciate. My son came home understanding more about the water and paddle boarding than I even knew. He loved camp so much we purchased 2 paddle boards at the end of the season sale so we could go out together. Crane Cove is where camp is located and where they push off from and is such an easy place for beginners to learn. The counselors during camp are great, love playing with the kids and keep them safe at all times. Being in the water with his peers gave my son such a confidence boost and his hesitation about getting into water (other than a pool) has completely changed. He is officially my water baby!! read more

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We had an awesome day in the bay!! Joseph was really nice and he shared a lot of knowledge with us about wind, tide levels, and our boards. I also learned a new way to get back on my board, which I really needed. I would definitely recommend taking the tour, but you can also just rent boards from them to go out into Crane Cove, which is a really cute small beach a block from their shop. read more

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Great place the guys that work there are really nice and helpful. It was super fun just a paddle out around the bay. Highly recommend.

So fun! We've been wanting to kayak the bay for ages and finally did it through Dogpatch Paddle. It was so nice. Keenan was kind, knowledgeable about the tides and full of suggestions on where to paddle. Also super helpful and went above and beyond helping us get the kayak down to the water and back. We rented a tandem for 2 hours and it was such an easy escape. You feel so far away once you get out on the water. Highly recommend! Can't wait to do it again. read more

This is our 4th year, and we absolutely love it. The crew is great. Our son asks to return to this camp year of year and even asks if he can attend more than just one week. read more

Just want to leave a note about how amazingly engaging Adam is with children. Super generous in sharing his joy & knowledge with the kiddos and patient while the kiddos come out of their shell. Wanted to say thanks for geeking out with our son about learning about efoils and more. read more

Adam was so easy to communicate with to arrange a Kayak lesson for me and my kid. We arrived a little early and went out right away. Joey was our instructor and was encouraging, gave great instruction and made it fun! We saw an elephant seal, harbor seals and birds. By the end we only hit one buoy and nobody fell out. Highly recommend Dogpatch for your first lesson, a guided tour, or rentals. It was safe and we had a great time!!!! Just make sure you allot time to park and pay the meter!!! read more

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This is the second summer of camp for us at Dogpatch paddle! Adam and the team are exceptional and their knowledge and love of the water is contagious. I like that they set up your camper to be safe and have confidence paddle boarding. I esp like that there are ways for your camper to teach you what they have learned by making it easy for adults to rent boards. read more

Urban paddleboarding? Yes please! My kid and my wife both took classes here. Both loved it. read more

Last year, my kid attended the kayak camp. This year, he tried SUP. We don't get out on the water much, but that might have to change now. It was the best week we've had all summer. He came home energized and full of stories about seals and other wildlife, slept super well, and ate well. He's asked to go back for 3 weeks next year. Amazing! read more

My boyfriend and I rented a 2 seat kayak from Dogpatch paddle and it was very nice. Our 2 hrs trip was amazing. The staff was very helpful and friendly. He provided instructions before the trip and also let us borrow a dry bag. I recommend check the weather before plan ahead and try to avoid windy day. We're lucky that we went early morning and it wasnt windy. We had a great time and will definitely use service from Dogpatch Paddle again. read more

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Great location, friendly service and the equipment is new. The pricing seems high but this is SF so ‍ read more

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Came here to Paddle Board a few times. Met a few other people that Paddle Board here too.

My sons did a camp here and had a blast. The counselors were great and they learned some new skills.

I went out with Bruno on a double seated kayak. It was a fine sunny November day. Very convenient location, right next to Crane Cove. Parking is not easy but there is a lot close by. Highly recommended! read more

We booked a private lesson that probably was challenge - 4 adults (none of whom had been SUP'ing or are very athletic) and 2 kids, one 14 y.o. and a 9 y.o.). Adam and Tessa managed it all delightfully and helpfully. All of us had a great time and felt totally safe and in good hands out there on the gorgeous San Francisco Bay. I left feeling confident and will definitely do it again, maybe even on my own this time. Thank you, Dogpatch Paddle for adding a super special, very San Francisco experience for my spouse's 50th birthday celebration!! read more

My 11 yo just finished a week-long camp during spring break. He had so much fun learning about paddle board, tides, wind direction, water safety and animals. Dogpatch is a beautiful neighborhood, and always warm. The pod is small, about 6 kids per 1 counselor. We felt really safe. The camp counselors adhere to the COVID protocol strictly. The non-paddle activities are also good. They are very creative about having kids play together and interact but still maintain the social distance. Unfortunately, I missed the Friday BBQ. I heard the spare rib was awesome. The Friday Olympics was a lot of fun. This is exactly what we need after a year of stay-at-home order and distance learning. We will definitely sign up for summer camp! read more

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Our kiddo has done summer camp here (100% outdoors, standup paddle boarding) for going on 3 years. The dropoff is convenient, the counselors are wonderful and my daughter has a great time! (It does end at 3 pm with no aftercare.) It's one of the few camps that she'll tolerate doing multiple weeks of during the summer. She does the beginner class based on her age and hasn't gotten bored. Definitely recommended! read more

Great selection of toys, terrific service, and unbelievable proximity to Crane's Cove. Highly recommend.

Took class with Adam. One 1/1 class and feel comfortable on the board. Terrific teacher.

My 11-year old attended the Beginner Kayak camp at the beginning of April and had an absolute blast! He learned how to Kayak, pay attention to the tide pattern of the Bay, the weather, saw lots of wildlife, and enjoyed hanging out with a super nice group of kids. Camp leader Joey is awesome! I'm so happy they offer camps outside regular school breaks as well. We're looking forward to more camps in the summer! read more

I had a great time at Dogpatch Paddle's standup paddle group lesson! Joey was our instructor and guided a group us through a tour of the SF shoreline. It was my second time on a SUP and I felt confident and safe paddling around from Crane Cove out and back. I would definitely recommend this activity to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to spend a day on the water! read more

They have Straus Creamery soft serve for $4.50. That's all I need to ever grant 5 stars. And the staff is super nice! I'll go back one of these days for a paddle board+soft serve combo. But always soft serve first. read more

DOGPATCH paddle is amazing. They have a lovely space, clean restroom, and helpful employees who explain how to use the equipment. This is a WONDERFUL small business. Crane Cove is an excellent place to try paddling and kayaking! read more

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Rented boards with a small group of 6 people on Saturday. Staff was very helpful even before we got there sending us electronic waivers to sign in advance and other basic helpful information to make our time on the water more enjoyable. All the equipment is top quality and staff was proactive in answering questions about the equipment, routes and water/wind conditions. Crane cove is a real gem of a place to try out this amazing new sport and Dogpatch paddle are the people to make it happen! In addition to the shop join their community on Facebook to learn from and connect with others read more

The online rental process is easy to reserve the board you want for your desired day and time. I was really impressed by the level of detail on their website, and I found their FAQ, maps and general information about paddle boarding so helpful as a nice refresher for beginners. On the day of our rental, we showed up about 15 minutes early and were able to get our board, life jacket and dry bag with no issues. They are located a block from the docking area, so get there early for street parking before it fills up for game day. The staff is friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back and I look forward to booking more rentals in the future. read more

The new shop is such a great addition to the neighborhood! It's conveniently located right across the street from Crane Cove Park and the beach. Dropped by this afternoon to rent a paddle board and to pick up some snacks. It was my first time paddle boarding, and I just wanted to try it out and see how things would go with my 3 year old daughter. Adam was friendly and gave enough instructions to get us started. Equipments were awesome and super clean. We had a great time. read more

Really awesome SUP lesson with Cora this morning, with myself and one other student. It was a beautiful day with calm water, and since there were only 2 of us it felt almost like a private lesson. As a beginner it was great to get used to maintaining my balance and be taught how to turn, stand up/go back down to knees and proper handing of the board before heading out independently (hopefully sometime soon!). She also answered our questions, helped us perfect our form to avoid injuries and maximize strength, and explained how to check water/weather conditions for safety. Definitely would recommend this gem in the city! read more

I had a great experience here as a first time SUPer. The instructor got me set up with my equipment, showed me beginner stances, oar-holding on land, and then we got to spend lots of time on the water exploring the bay. I also got to lots of info about equipment, tides, safety - very knowledgable instructor. Felt like perfect mix of getting comfortable with the sport and exploring and enjoying the water. Definitely want to try the sport again and I feel like I have all the info I need to continue on this SUP journey. read more

I booked a 2-hour kayak outing with guide (Joey) for 10 people, 8 adults and 2 children. Joey helped walk me through the options, and communicated after we were booked to help us get the most from the experience. The kayak trip was so fun! Joey gave us brief instructions on the beach, and we were off. We navigated along the shore, and we all had a great time. We saw a family of 5 seals on one of the piers nearby. I myself, had had some experience with a kayak before, so I was able to power our kayak by myself even though my wife had recently injured her hand and couldn't help. I would recommend Dogpatch Paddle - - we were mostly on the beginner side, but it felt like an adventure for all of us, some of whom were from out of town. read more

Fun Sunday morning on the bay thanks to dogpatch paddle! The five of us rented two tandem kayaks and a paddle board and spent about an hour and a half on the water, paddling up to the Giants stadium and back. Everything was easy and the views were great. We also saw a seal near the end of our trip. The owner is a longtime resident of the neighborhood and helped us plan our route based on the status of the tides. Definitely plan to do it again! read more

False website advertising! This store advertised a significant sale on kayaks (specifically, Oru kayaks), with every indication that the sale price is available now. However, just to be sure, I called to make sure the boats were still available, but was then told that the sale wasn't until Aug 20th (two weeks from now!). Most people, understandably, would simply go to the store and presume that this sale price was available, only to be told that the price is hundreds of dollars more. I complained to the store manager via email, and was told that she would read my message; I included a screenshop of the link and downloaded advertisement, but have received no response. I cthen alled back to the store, and was then told to "just go to the more GENERAL website for the "more accurate"' description -- something no consumers would generally do when they were searching on google for a specific item, as I was). I do believe this is an unethical way to draw people into the store. Be wary of advertising by this store! read more

Great experience. Dogpatch Paddle has first rate equipment and guidance. They add so much dimension to Crane Cove Park. They bring the Bay alive for beginners and seasoned paddlers. I am really grateful for the way they ate committed to building community. read more

We reserved 4 kayaks for 2 hours. Excited to test drive the Oru foldable kayaks, they were great and lightweight, easy to carry across the street and launch. The launch beach was very protected and the water was nice a smooth and we had a nice paddles around the pier and back. 2 hours was the perfect amount of time to leisurely paddle around and explore and make it back. We also were very please to see they had sunscreen, water and snacks for sale in the shop too. Will definitely do this again. read more

Adam and the team are both professional and friendly and provided great advice to make our SUP & kayak experience really enjoyable. We had a range of experience and ability levels and they were able to cater to us all. Lots of fun places to explore and the views are great right from the start. Such a great way to take advantage of the natural beauty and history around us, and nothing beats just being out on the water with friends and family... read more

My 14YO and I took the 11am Saturday 90 minute paddle boarding lesson and is was such a great time. The staff was well organized, the gear was top notch and we were on the water in no time. Both of us had fun, learned the basics and even saw a seal up close. The young woman who led the class was patient and an effective teacher. I highly recommend Dogpatch Paddle! read more