Kayak rentals on Mission Bay.
Calm water, easy beach launch, and single or tandem kayaks for one of the simplest ways to explore Mission Bay in San Diego. Choose your kayak, check in at the waterfront, and paddle straight from our Santa Clara Point location.
Pick the kayak that fits your day.
Kayaking is one of the most user-friendly ways to get on the water. Go solo in a single kayak, or share the paddle with a friend, partner, or family member in a tandem kayak.
Calm, scenic, and easy to start.
Mission Bay is protected, open, and beginner-friendly, making kayaking a great activity for visitors who want a relaxed San Diego water experience without needing boating experience. Paddle at your own pace, enjoy the view, and explore the calm water around Santa Clara Point.
The easiest way onto the bay.
Kayaks are stable, simple, and approachable. They are a strong choice for first-timers, families, solo paddlers, couples, and anyone who wants a calm-water Mission Bay activity that feels easy from the start.
First timers
No boating experience needed. Kayaks are easy to learn and simple to enjoy.
Couples
Tandem kayaks make it easy to paddle together and share the view.
Families
A calm, approachable water activity for a San Diego day outside.
Solo paddlers
Single kayaks let you explore at your own pace and keep the day simple.
Calm cruising
Protected Mission Bay water keeps the experience smoother and more relaxed.
Easy return
Launch and land from the beach with the MBSC team nearby.
Arrive ready. Paddle on time.
Your reservation starts at the selected booking time, so arriving early helps keep check-in smooth and gives you more time on the water.
Check in
Complete your rental agreement and get your paddle, lifejacket, and basic launch instructions.
Launch from the beach
Head down to the beach launch area where your kayak will be ready for Mission Bay.
Paddle Mission Bay
Enjoy calm water, bay views, and a relaxed kayaking experience from Santa Clara Point.
Available at Mission Bay Sportcenter.
Rent single and tandem kayaks from our main waterfront location at Santa Clara Place in San Diego.
San Diego, CA 92109
858-488-1004
Good to know before you paddle.
Do we need to make a reservation?
Do I need kayaking experience?
Do you have single and tandem kayaks?
Will I get wet?
Do I need to bring ID and a credit card?
Should I arrive early?
Reserve a kayak and explore Mission Bay.
Book a single or tandem kayak and enjoy one of the easiest, calmest, and most beginner-friendly ways to experience Mission Bay.