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    Dogpatch Paddle

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    Summer Camps, Paddleboarding, Rafting/Kayaking
    Closed9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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    KID_FRIENDLY

    Kid friendly

    ECO_FRIENDLY

    Eco-friendly

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    Walk-ins welcome

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    560 18th St

    San Francisco, CA 94107

    Illinois St & 3rd St

    Dogpatch, Potrero Hill

    Serving San Francisco Area

    Mon

    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tue

    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wed

    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thu

    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Closed now

    Fri

    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Sat

    • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Sun

    • 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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    About the Business

    We are San Francisco's Paddle shop! Crane Cove Park is the best place to paddle in the city. We offer kayak and paddle board tours, rentals, lessons, youth camps, equipment sales and beach provisions from our shop. Learn how to navigate the bay, good paddle technique, core fitness, see wildlife, and have fun! Crane Cove has a protected bay that is gentle and perfect for learning to stand and make turns. Once you're confident, we'll head out along the shore line and experience the wilderness on the water. All of our gear is available for rent or demo to try before you buy.

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      Where would one park?

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      Street parking nearby. There is a paid lot at 19th and Illinois. The is a UCSF garage at Mariposa and Illinois.

      Adam Z., Business Owner 
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    • Photo of Careey H.
      Careey H.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Jun 25, 2024

      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.

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      Adam Z.

      Jun 25, 2024

      Thank you so much for the continued support. We love our families and are excited for more years to come with them.

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      Terri S.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Jul 13, 2024

      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!

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      Adam Z.

      Jul 13, 2024

      We are so thankful for your continued trust and support. It's great to watch the kids grow and develop confidence and skills! Excited to welcome you back next summer.

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      Concetta F.
      San Jose, CA
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      Sep 26, 2023

      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.

      Put your paddle up!!
      Living our best life, out in the Bay.
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      Adam Z.

      May 8, 2024

      Thank you so much for your kind review and great photos. We would love to have you join us again any time.

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      ipvcake i.
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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.

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      Adam Z.

      Jul 28, 2023

      Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We absolutely love to see kids returning throughout the summer and consider you part of our family.

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      Stefan K.
      San Francisco, CA
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      May 30, 2024

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

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      Adam Z.

      May 30, 2024

      We appreciate your support! Please come back any time.

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      Jennifer K.
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      Jan 20, 2023

      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!!

      Crane Cove paddle boarding from Dogpatch Paddle
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      Adam Z.

      May 3, 2023

      Thank you so much Jennifer. Your little guy is such a joy and we love when he's at camp. Hope to see you again soon and often.

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      Jim H.
      San Francisco, CA
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      Feb 2, 2023

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

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      Adam Z.

      May 3, 2023

      We agree! Urban paddling is the best, especially when we have cool wildlife so close by. Please join us again any time.

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      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!!!

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      Adam Z.

      May 1, 2022

      Thank you Rebecca! Joey really enjoyed paddling with you. Have a great time on your trip and come visit us any time.

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      Angeline Y.
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      Jul 21, 2023

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

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      Adam Z.

      Jul 24, 2023

      Thank you so much for trusting us with your awesome sons! We hope you'll be joining us for years to come!

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      Dylan M.
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      Nov 1, 2022

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

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      Adam Z.

      May 3, 2023

      Thanks Dylan. We appreciate the praise and hope you'll join us again soon.

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