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Golden Gate Park & San Francisco Waterfront Bike Rentals

Golden Gate Park & San Francisco Waterfront Bike Rentals

Book Your San Francisco Bike Rental

Looking for a bike rental to explore San Francisco? Look no further! Parkwide Bike and Surrey Rentals is the official San Francisco concessionaire for bike rentals within San Francisco city parks. Want to start your bike ride precisely on the gorgeous San Francisco Waterfront Marina? We are there! Or begin your ride inside Golden Gate Park, exploring all the 3.5-mile park paradise nestled right between Lands End and Ocean Beach. We are right there, too!

With three city-wide locations, we can be found where designated bike paths and ride choices abound. We feature a fleet of family-friendly bikes- City bikes, Electric bikes, Tandems, two Kids bikes sizes, and trailers or baby seats for the littles. Whether you’re a novice, casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, Parkwide offers something for everyone. With routes that cater to all skill levels, our locations are the perfect launch point for your Park and City two-wheeled adventure.

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$22.50

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ABOUT: Parkwide Bike and Surrey Rentals is the official San Francisco vendor for bike rentals inside San Francisco’s City parks.

INCLUSIONS: Helmet, lock, front handlebar bag, map, and map holder.

DURATION: We feature day rentals (most popular) or two-hour options for folks with little time.

SKILL LEVEL: We cater to all levels of riders! Click book now for menu of bike options

Highlights

Golden Gate Park Highlights

  • California Academy of Sciences
  • De Young Museum
  • Conservatory of Flowers
  • Japanese Tea Garden
  • San Francisco Botanical Garden
  • Children’s Playground and Carousel
  • Haight Ashbury
  • Alamo Square
  • Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach

Marina Waterfront & City Highlights

  • Historic Fort Mason Center
  • Gashouse Cove
  • The Presidio
  • Chrissy Field
  • Fort Point Military Museum
  • Views of Alcatraz
  • Golden Gate Promenade
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Sausalito
  • Fisherman’s Wharf

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Biking with Parkwide in San Francisco

San Francisco is a dream destination for biking with an enthusiastic network of bike paths and bike lanes to encourage bike life! Our scenic waterfront Marina location features a lively, welcoming atmosphere of dogwalkers, families, joggers, and cyclists enjoying the path lined with the full spectrum, from modest fishing boats to opulent yachts. Journey to and across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, where sweeping views of the bay, Marin County, and Sausalito astound. Don’t miss a ride through Golden Gate Park, a sprawling urban oasis filled with peaceful gardens, world-class museums, and tranquil meadows. At Parkwide, we’re thrilled to provide self-guided bike routes to help you uncover the best of San Francisco.

Golden Gate Park
Whole Park Loop

Explore the San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on your bike rental to see many attractions like the Dutch Windmill. Fun for the whole group!

Bike Golden Gate Park
to Bridge & Back

With your bike rental, you’ll see the Golden Gate Bridge, the Japanese Tea Garden, and even a few of our favorite breweries!

SF Waterfront to
GG Bridge or GG Park

Your bike rental guide to the best routes to ride with your family. Explore the marina of San Francisco at your own pace!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cancellations made outside of 48 hours are refundable
  • Cancellations made within 48 hours of reservation are charged a $20 administration fee. 
  • Same Day Cancellations + no shows are charged in full, and non-refundable.
  • If a reservation date is changed from its original date, the changed reservation no longer qualifies for cancellations/ refunds

All riders are required to sign a liability waiver (parents or guardian sign for ages under 18). If you book online you will be sent an electronic waiver to complete in advance, if you do not have a reservation then you will complete the waiver when you check in for your rental.

We are very family friendly! We provide equipment for all ages 6 months and older!

  • Child Seats: Recommended 6 months of age or older, until about 3 – 4 years old – 40 to 50 pounds (18 to 22 kg)
  • Trailers: Up to 100lbs; recommended max 80lbs (36 kg)
  • Tag-Alongs: Up to kids about 4 to 6 years old
  • Kids bikes 20′ & 24″: Up to 6 to 9 years old
  • City Bikes: 10 years of age and older (depending on height)
  • Electric Bikes: 13 years of age and older. Electric Bike riders must be 5’1 or taller.
  • Surreys can be enjoyed by groups of all ages

We have a fleet of 100s of bikes, including city and electric bikes, kids equipment, and tandems. Most have either a two hour or a day long rental rate to choose from. 

Parkwide is the only San Francisco company to also feature 2 or 4- person Surreys. Surreys operate differently than a regular bike and are perfect for Parkwide’s locations, exclusively held within SF Park spaces (Golden Gate Park and the Marina waterfront). Surreys rent for one hour at a time for rides on our pre-established routes.

With our one-way drop program riders can easily explore one neighborhood and drop off at another, for a fee. We also offer a drop-off in Sausalito for a fee (depending on availability). Kindly inquire with our rental attendants for more information about one-way drops and fees at the start of your rental.

You can pick-up the bikes from any of our 3 city-wide locations. Two in Golden Gate Park, and one at Fort Mason, on the waterfront.

Hit the “Book Now” button and it will take you to all the bike and surrey rentals we offer! For special, larger groups, please contact us directly.

You can pick-up the bikes from either of our three city-wide locations. Two in Golden Gate Park, and one at Fort Mason, on the San Francisco waterfront.

Opening days and hours are constantly updated on the homepage, in conjunction with season, weather & daylight hours.

Currently, we are operating 3 locations within the city of San Francisco:

You can pick-up the bikes from either of our three city-wide locations. Two in Golden Gate Park, and one at Fort Mason, on the San Francisco waterfront.

With our one-way drop program riders can easily explore one neighborhood and drop off at another, for a fee. We also offer a drop-off in Sausalito for a fee (depending on availability). Kindly inquire with our rental attendants for more information about one-way drops and fees at the start of your rental.

We have a fleet of 100s of bikes, including city and electric bikes, kids equipment, and tandems. Most have either a two hour or a day long rental rate to choose from.

Parkwide is the only San Francisco company to also feature 2 or 4- person Surreys. Surreys operate differently than a regular bike and are perfect for Parkwide’s locations, exclusively held within SF Park spaces (Golden Gate Park and the Marina waterfront). Surreys rent for one hour at a time for rides on our pre-established routes.

We have a fleet of 100s of bikes, including city and electric bikes, kids equipment, and tandems. Most have either a two hour or a day long rental rate to choose from.

Parkwide is the only San Francisco company to also feature 2 or 4- person Surreys. Surreys operate differently than a regular bike and are perfect for Parkwide’s locations, exclusively held within SF Park spaces (Golden Gate Park and the Marina waterfront). Surreys rent for one hour at a time for rides on our pre-established routes.

We are very family-friendly! We provide equipment for all ages 6 months and older!

  • Child Seats: Recommended 6 months of age or older, until about 3 – 4 years old – 40 to 50 pounds (18 to 22 kg)
  • Trailers: Up to 100lbs; recommended max 80lbs (36 kg)
  • Tag-Alongs: Up to kids about 4 to 6 years old
  • Kids bikes 20′ & 24″: Up to 6 to 9 years old
  • City Bikes: 10 years of age and older (depending on height)
  • Electric Bikes: 13 years of age and older. Electric Bike riders must be 5’1 or taller.
  • Surreys can be enjoyed by groups of all ages
  • Cancellations made outside of 48 hours are refundable
  • Cancellations made within 48 hours of reservation are charged a $20 administration fee.
  • Same Day Cancellations + no shows are charged in full, and non-refundable.
  • If a reservation date is changed from its original date, the changed reservation no longer qualifies for cancellations/ refunds

All riders are required to sign a liability waiver (parents or guardian sign for ages under 18). If you book online you will be sent an electronic waiver to complete in advance, if you do not have a reservation then you will complete the waiver when you check in for your rental.

More Ways to Explore San Francisco

Hours & Locations:

Golden Gate Park (Main Location)

Behind the Music Concourse (between the California Academy of Science and de Young Museum)

Open every day EXCEPT Tuesday and Wednesday @ 9am

 

Golden Gate Park (East Entrance)

Corner of Haight & Stanyan (near Waller Street Skatepark and Alvord Lake Bridge)

Open Saturday and Sunday ONLY @ 9am

 

Marina Green (San Francisco Waterfront)

2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason Center (on the Marina Green)

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday ONLY @ 9am

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