San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental
Overview
Start in Fisherman’s Wharf and choose a 2 hour or full-day bike rental to explore San Francisco freely.
Follow the waterfront to the Golden Gate Bridge, ride to Sausalito, or visit neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury, Presidio, Chinatown, and more.
Return your bike in the city or take the ferry back from Sausalito (ticket not included).
What's Included
- Flexible rental options: 2 hours or full day
- Helmet, lock, and map
- En route roadside assistance
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional midway bike drop-off
- Ferry tickets from Sausalito (Folks may return to San Francisco by riding back)
- Upgrade to an electric bike for an easier ride.
Meeting Location
2661 Taylor Street
San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Pick up your bike at Fisherman’s Wharf and explore San Francisco at your own pace with a 2-hour or full-day rental. Create your own route through iconic neighborhoods, waterfront paths, and famous landmarks with total freedom.
Ride through Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, the Presidio, and Golden Gate Park, or cross the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito for stunning views. Each bike includes a storage bag, bell, water cage, and rear rack for a comfortable ride.
After visiting Sausalito, ride back to San Francisco or return by ferry (ticket not included). During peak season, you may also leave your bike in Sausalito for a small additional fee. This flexible bike rental is an easy and fun way to experience the city.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Rescheduling is available in the event of inclement weather
- Children age 4-11 can use kid bikes or Tagalongs
- Comfortable shoes and clothes, water and sunscreen are recommended; dress in layers as weather is likely to change quickly
- Helmets are provided and recommended, though not required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Flexible rental options: 2 hours or full day.
- Helmet, lock, and map.
- En route roadside assistance.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Optional midway bike drop-off.
- Ferry tickets from Sausalito (Folks may return to San Francisco by riding back).
- Upgrade to an electric bike for an easier ride.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge Bike Rental is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Flexible rental options: 2 hours or full day
- Helmet, lock, and map
- En route roadside assistance
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional midway bike drop-off
- Ferry tickets from Sausalito (Folks may return to San Francisco by riding back)
- Upgrade to an electric bike for an easier ride.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Rescheduling is available in the event of inclement weather
- Children age 4-11 can use kid bikes or Tagalongs
- Comfortable shoes and clothes, water and sunscreen are recommended; dress in layers as weather is likely to change quickly
- Helmets are provided and recommended, though not required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
