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Bay City Bike Rentals and Tours

501 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
415-346-2453
Ranked #55 of 150 tours in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
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Owner description: Bike San Francisco! Bike from San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito! The staff at Bay City Bike strives to help you create lasting... more » Owner description: Bike San Francisco! Bike from San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito! The staff at Bay City Bike strives to help you create lasting memories with your family, friends or organization. Enjoy a relaxing day on one of our comfort bikes with cushy seats. Enjoy an electric bike and take on the hills, or buddy up and see the sites by tandem. Expert riders can enjoy thrills on any of our performance bikes and enjoy a complimentary pedal fitting for the perfect biking experience. We have kid's bikes,trailers, 1/2 wheelers and baby seats for the smallest of "riders"! « less
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Houston, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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Our bike broke within half an hour. We didn't get the insurance because we expected them to be a reputable place. I wound up paying for the repair even though I showed how it was defectivive before I left. Their answer was that i should have got the insurance. My advice: rent a bike but go with another company.

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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This was included on our Go Card so we gave it a whirl. We had a couple of things working against us; a triatholon in the Crissy Field area, and one sidewalk closed on the Golden Gate Bridge. My wife & son were great sports, but the bridge crossing was quite a challenge. Still, it is one of our best... More

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seattle
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

The prices were reasonable - the sales person was personable, professional and Knowledgeable. We had the bikes about 3 1/2 hours & they let us have the lower price with a half hour free...not many places would do that! The bikes were well maintained and properly equiped. Loved this place!

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Sutter
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

My husband and I along with our three teens rented bikes and biked across the Golden Gate Bridge and down into Sausalito then we took the ferry to Pier 1. A gorgeous day. Plenty of opportunities for terrific photos. I suggest a tandem. My husband and I had a blast! This is a must do while visiting SF. We left... More

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Sydney
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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Overall it was hard to fault the service provided by Bay City Bike Rentals - informative friendly and the bikes were great. We hired 3 bikes for our family with one tag along for my 7 yr old with my 10 yr old having her own bike. The directions across the GG Bridge and into Sausalito and returning on the... More

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Mission Viejo, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Family of 6 rented bikes. The tag-a-long for our 7year old was perfect for her! The rental was easy,they gave us a coupon,had two locations for drop-off. Friendly staff. Informative,helpful. The bikes were comfortable. Got a flat at the end of the ride. Would definitely rent from Bay City Bikes again.

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Glen Echo, Maryland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

I rented a good road bike for a day trip across the Golden Gate Bridge thru Sausalito, then to Tiburon and then back to Sausalito for the ferry back to San Francisco. Beautiful day. Great bike that fit me better than my bike at home does. Friendly, helpful staff.

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victoria bc
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
3
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I had gotten a deal online and managed to get our 2 bike rentals for a grand total of $24 for a self-guided ride. Included in the rental was an optional helmet, map (prior to leaving they informed us that the ferry times given on the map were incorrect and suggested we take a photo of the schedule in their... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I feel so cheated by this company. Our rented bikes were stolen when we were in San Francisco. My boyfriend and I used the locks provided and left them on a well-trafficked street. A few hours later, the bikes were gone without a trace. We thought that the company would at least be sympathetic to our misfortune. Instead, they gouged... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We really enjoyed the bike ride through San Francisco, over the Golden Gate bridge, and onto Sausalito for lunch, where we rejuvenated before heading back downtown! Great experience and good vacation exercise. FYI: If you dont feel like biking back there is a ferry from Sausalito to downtown San Francisco.

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