Islais Creek, San Francisco: paddleboard and kayak launch

Islais Creek, San Francisco: launch details

A protected-water landing on Islais Creek in San Francisco's southern industrial waterfront. Launch from the gravel beach or the high-freeboard dock reached by an ADA gangway. There are 18 public spaces on Arthur Avenue plus street parking, a creekside park with benches and picnic tables, and a portable restroom when the Kayaks Unlimited co-op is on site. The main hazard is marine industrial traffic near the creek mouth, so give ships, barges, and tugs wide berth and the right of way.

Water type
Coast
Region
San Francisco, California
Fee
Launch fee not confirmed
Conditions
Coast launch. Tide-sensitive: check the tide before launching, since water level and current change with it.
Power boats
Shared with power boats, expect wake
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