Things to do in San Francisco, California (CA): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Sail the San Francisco Bay on a private sailing yacht with a licensed captain on a modern, 37 foot luxury yacht up to six people

We specialize in intimate cruises on beautiful San Francisco Bay and the near coastal waters, from Monterey and Half moon Bay to Pt. Reyes and Tomales Bay. The multiple cruise options include ; Day Sails, Sunset Cruises, Wine tasting, Whale/Dolphin watching, Sailing Lessons, and Proposals. We will customize any cruise to fit your party's needs. All trips are with a USCG licensed captain.

Passionate about bringing Xtreme activities to all. From flyboarding, kite boarding, zorbing and jet boating to SUP yoga & sunset sailing on our luxury yacht. Offering group Xcursions, vacation packages, special events & several other activities to check off of your bucket list. Our world class instructors are sure to give you a safe & adrenaline filled thrill of a lifetime!

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to opening access to outdoor adventure to under-resourced youth and people with disabilities of all ages. Our rafting, sea kayak, and ski programs offer experiences designed to increase self-confidence, teach leadership skills, and create a desire for continued personal challenge and life-long learning.

Oceanic Society is a non-profit marine conservation organization founded in San Francisco in 1969. Our San Francisco whale watch programs began in 1972, and have given thousands of people the opportunity to see and learn about the Bay Area's spectacular marine wildlife, including several species of whales, dolphins, seabirds, and much more. We are the only non-profit whale watch operator in the Bay Area, and our trips are used to collect marine research and support local conservation efforts.

It only takes about 20 minutes & up from our store to the Golden Gate Bridge through a scenic beach bike path! We use Marin Bikes, a San Francisco Bay Area local brand. Our bicycle rentals start from $10/hour and bike options include city hybrid bikes, tandem bikes, and kid's equipment.

Captain John is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and is a U.S. Sailing certified instructor. In 1998, he received his Master’s License as a Merchant Marine officer from the Maritime Institute. John also became a sailing instructor and was certified by U.S. Sailing. In 1999, he was awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal from U.S. Sailing. John has lived in San Francisco for almost 45 years and has enjoyed sailing for years. His primary goal is enjoying sailing in a safe manner.