Bay Area Adventure Center

No, this location doesn’t sell any gear. Visit our nearby stores in Berkeley and Corte-Madera for shopping and outfitting. 

Yes! You can park in our lot for free when picking up or dropping off gear, or when using your rental equipment nearby. 

Yes! If you need additional accommodations for your visit, give us a call at 1-877-819-3807. We'd be happy to help! 

Yes, there are two all-gender restrooms at this location, accessible during normal business hours. 

Not yet at this location. You’ll need to book online at least 24 hours in advance. We can sometimes accommodate last-minute rentals, just give us a call to check availability: 1-877-819-3807. 

We accept all major credit cards. At this time, we can’t accept cash, REI gift cards or Co-op Member Rewards for payment. 

If you’d like to use your own pedals or seat, our bike shop will gladly swap them out for you when you pick up your bike. For any other minor adjustments to your rental bike, let us know what you have in mind and we’ll see what we can do. Email sanfrancisco-os@rei.com or call 1-877-819-3807.

Not right now, but you can browse and sign up for all our nearby experiences online. Explore Bay Area Experiences 

The historic Richmond Marina is just a short walk from our Bay Area Adventure Center. Launch your kayak from this public dock to get on the water and cruise around the bay. The San Francisco Bay Bike trail is also just around the corner. Rent a bike and pedal on over! You can learn about US history at Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park or explore the bay via the San Francisco ferry! Looking for more? Browse REI classes and trips throughout the Bay Area or ask our onsite Experiences staff for more recommendations.  

Yes. We’re right across the street from the Richmond Marina boat launch, so it’s easy to walk 'em over. We also have rooftop racks available for rent if you’d like to take your kayak somewhere further away (you’ll need a car with rooftop crossbars). Roof racks rented at the same time as kayaks will be 50% off the listed rate.

All bike rentals include a bike, helmet, lock and flat repair kit. Kayak rentals include a paddle, PFD (personal flotation device) and dry bag. You'll also get 50% off a rooftop rack rental when renting a kayak at the same time. Your car will need to have rooftop crossbars to accommodate the kayak carrier.