This self-guided bike rental has everything you need for an awesome day of exploring San Francisco! Pick up your bike at Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square from the original “Bike The Bridge” company - with over 30 years in business, this company has the professionalism and experience to ensure you have an incredible adventure.
Friendly staff will show you route directions and give you a safety orientation to make sure you’re comfortable on your new ride. With your choice of a comfort bike, tandem, electric bike, or kid’s bike, the perfect bike for every rider awaits! Each rental includes a helmet, bike lock, bike bell, and a rear rack and bungee cord for backpacks. City map and route layouts in hand, set off to explore San Francisco by bike!
From Fisherman’s Wharf, you can take the car-free National Park bike path on a mostly flat route along the waterfront and through Fort Mason, the Marina, the Presidio and historic Fort Point. Pedal onto the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline, Alcatraz Island, and more! Once you’ve crossed the bridge, you can explore the charming bayside town of Sausalito, the continue on to see California’s famous redwood trees in Mill Valley at the base of Mt Tamalpais. From there, you can continue to Tiburon or cycle back. Ferry service is available from either Sausalito or Tiburon, and you’ll also have the option to take your bicycle onto to the ferry to return to San Francisco.
If you prefer a more urban adventure, you can get started near Union Square, then venture west on bike-friendly Market Street over to ‘The Wiggle,’ a flat route to Golden Gate Park that’s popular with local cyclists. On the way, take a snapshot of the iconic Victorian ‘Painted Ladies’ at Alamo Square, then detour over to the Haight-Ashbury district to say hello to the hippies. Cruise through Golden Gate Park and over to Ocean Beach for amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, then continue onto the Golden Gate Bridge from there.
Keep your bike for up to 24 hours to continue exploring at your own pace, following your own customized itinerary. Whenever you’re ready to return, just bring the bike back to your starting location, where you’ll have after-hours bike return options in case you want to stay out late!
Points of Interest
- 2715 Hyde St
- City map and route suggestions
- Use of bicycle
- All necessary equipment (helmet, lock and rear rack)
- Safety orientation
- Guide
- Food and drink
- Ferry ticket ($14)
Embark on a self-guided bicycle excursion in San Francisco — an enjoyable, adaptable, and energetic method of touring the city. With this 24-hour bicycle hire from either Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square, you can explore San Francisco’s popular destinations at your leisure, such as Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Alamo Square and Haight-Ashbury. Utilize the provided city diagram and recommended biking paths. The amiable staff will assist you with route instructions and maps prior to departure, and should you require assistance during your journey, help is just a phone call away!
- Please bring your credit card for security deposit
- Baby seats and trailers are available. Please call the local supplier to reserve and pay
- Please note: Union Square rental shop only offers the deluxe comfort and comfort tandem bikes; kids’ bikes or electric bikes should be collected at the Fisherman’s Wharf location
- Electric bike rentals are only available for ages 13+
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
