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Explore Boat Rentals in San Mateo, CA (San Francisco Bay area)

Written by Boatsetter Team
December 22, 2017

Don’t let the technology of Silicon Valley fool you. The area surrounding San Mateo offers up a wealth of nature, outdoor and water-based activities. With assistance from the scenic Pacific Ocean and the lively San Francisco Bay waterfront, San Mateo’s urban address blends seamlessly into its coastal California coordinates.

On the Pacific side of town, you can go whale watching, explore coastal towns, book a speed boat tour or relax aboard a sunset catamaran cruise. San Francisco Bay offers a variety of sites and attractions that are always best seen by water. Just a few of those experiences include Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge and the unique water-based perspective of the San Francisco skyline.Whether you’re into water sports, sailing or high speed power boating, we’ve found the perfect boat rentals in San Mateo for you. If we haven’t, let us know. We’ll try again.

Maxum SCR3000

Boatsetter Boat Rental San Mateo, CA – Maxum SCR3000

Performance and luxury come together in this 33-foot cabin cruiser. The roomy deck and spacious cabin with bathroom provide the luxury, and the twin engines put out as much performance as you can handle. With accommodations to sleep eight, you can invite a group of friends for the whole weekend. Even if you only have time for a day trip, you’ll have a blast sightseeing, waterskiing or just cruising around in this sporty boat rental.

Islander Yachts USA Islander Bahama 30


San Mateo Sailboat Rental – Islander Yachts USA Islander Bahama 30

Sail across San Francisco Bay in style and comfort aboard this 30-foot Islander Bahama sailboat. Features include a rolling furler and a Bimini top. Schedule a sunset sail or a sightseeing tour for a memorable and unique experience boating around San Mateo, CA.

Precision Colgate 26


San Francisco Bay area Boat for Rent – Precision Colgate 26

The 25-foot Precision Colgate sailboat has a large cockpit, a roller furling jib and a brand new Yamaha outboard engine. With seating for six, this is a great boat to sail around Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the urban skyline of downtown San Francisco.

Bayliner 3055


Boat Rental San Mateo, California – Bayliner 3055

Cruise the bay area with a group of friends or family members aboard a 30-foot Bayliner. Decked out with a kitchen, two queen size beds, a convertible couch and a flat screen TV, this San Francisco boat rental is the ultimate choice for spending a day or days on the water. A spacious helm, cockpit seating and a power windlass anchor system are just a few of the features and amenities of this great looking vessel. Check out McCovey Cove, or China Basin if we’re going with the official name. This popular spot on San Francisco Bay is located right behind the right field of AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.

Boardsports California

For water sports enthusiasts, Boardsports California is the place to go for kiteboarding and windsurfing gear, camps and lessons. You can also rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) as well as book a SUP lesson or a SUP yoga class. Along with the San Mateo shop, Boardsports California has locations in Alameda and San Francisco.


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