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The Closest Marina on the Delta from the East Bay
Stow Lake Boat and Bike Rentals is a prefect location to rent a paddle boat for your family member, pets or significant other. This location is known as a romantic place to take your date. Guests can enjoy Stow Lake by car, by foot, by bike, paddle boat or canoe.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the review for the bike rental since the boat area closed at 4:30pm (you have to get there at least an hour before closing time): So my friend and I decide to rent some bikes. The thing is...I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
murky water. old canoes/wooden oars. i think this place needs a lot of maintainance. $20 for 1 hour to rent the canoe. Friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Take advantage of a sunny day in SF by renting a boat for $24 and taking it around the natural beauty of Stow Lake and its surroundings. Sure, the water isn't the cleanest ever; it's murky green and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paddle Boats - $24/hr Single Surrey - $20/hr
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review is in response to Cris B.'s "review" of 7/7/08. Cris B. writes: "Evidently my initial review is incoherent, but I must remind anyone who reads reviews; they are subjective and open to…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You probably know Stow Lake as a place to pilot a rowboat or paddleboat around in circles. You may not know that it's also a center of culinary delights...they have ICEES! Glorious Icees! Also…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Evidently my initial review is incoherent, but I must remind anyone who reads reviews; they are subjective and open to interpretation. And because there are a few who feel it necessary to write me…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name "Stow Lake" is a bit deceiving. Yes, it is a body of water, but you certainly would not want to swim in it. The water is brackish, green, and probably only a couple feet deep. It's does not…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh yes, Stow Lake. Or should I say Stow Moat? It is essentially a body of water that goes around the enclave that separates the park area with Strawberry Hill. The water is green, skanky looking, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's because we are pretty bad at reading maps, but we took a pretty convoluted way to Stow Lake and the paddle boats - hey, it can get confusing! Be sure to bring a veteran map reader, or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice lake at the famous Golden Gate Park. There's nice little grassy area surrounding the park so it's perfect for a nice getaway picnic (with that special someone... or to spit game at…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Stow Lake a LOT of times and finally rented a boat and rowed around the lake with my two best friends. It took my friends and I two hours to finish the course since we spent a good 45 minutes…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i never tire of pedal boating...well, unless i'm actually pedaling, and that can get a little tiring. BUT this is the thing to do! it's fun AND you get a little exercise in while you're out chatting…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots in Golden Gate Park is Stow Lake. Like many reviews have mentioned, you can take a walk, short hike, rent a bike or surrey, or rent a paddle or row boat. When my dad used to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last week, was probably the worst week of my life. My husband and I had a terrible fight, which left me devastated and puffy eyed. Cheryl D. took me to the Stow Lake Boat house. She really helped…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing has changed about Stow Lake...you can still rent paddle boats and row boats for cheap! Came here yesterday with my sis and 2 little cousins...the 2 little ones did not want to ride in the boats…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. Only $14 and you get an hour in a row boat, paddle boats were $19. Dogs are only allowed in the row boats and not the paddle boats. We had fun trying to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I rented a row boat on a sunny Saturday afternoon. We were originally going to rent some bikes to explore the park, but once she saw the ducks AND the row boats, it was over. For the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here often just so the doggies can run around off leash. It is an easy hike to the top of the hill. From there you can see the water and the boats and the ducks, etc. It is beautiful. After the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paddle boating is fun! Except when you realize how dirty the water is and don't want to get splashed by it. We once saw a huge dead fish, and it stank. The surreys are great too, except when going…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here alot when I was a youth. Grandpa and grandma would feed the ducks with me and taught me about the different kinds of flowers and plants in which were medincinal, edible or…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we rented the surreys and we all had alot of fun! it can be difficult going uphill because you have to use all your strength or else.. you will fall back. Its a nice way to enjoy the park and get…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went paddle boating here with the fiancee for a spontaneous date. It was great, a beautiful sunny day, a boat on a lake, warm weather. And then a bird pooped on him. Best. Date. Ever.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So on those days when I actually get home early enough to go running in the park, I love getting out to Stow Lake. Armed with a playlist full of Led Zeppelin, Beck, Ben Folds, that one Carrie…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this lake since I was little. It holds some of my fondest and most bittersweet memories. I remember feedind and being chased by the ducks here. I remember my mother pushing me…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Monster Duck! Monster Duck! The official USF Work Crew Mascott. If you have seen him, you know what I am talking about. He lives on the little island near the boat rentals and is 3x the size of a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to explore the innards of Golden Gate park for the first time. Was so surprised of all the activities that were available. Stow Lake Boat and Bike Rentals being one of them. Getting there was…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember, like a dream, hiking through the park with my father, the warm weather, the afternoon sunlight. Waterfalls, bridges, pagodas, so many elements that seemed out of place, yet remembered…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have never boated on Stow Lake you are missing out. This is a perfect cheap date that is guaranteed to get your significant other to look at you like you are just the sweetest, most romantic…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for Stow Lake as a whole, certainly. It's pretty much the epitome of a place to take a pleasant and/or romantic stroll in the park. Bridges, waterfalls, pagodas...and for the most part, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why haven't I been here before??? Birds, turtles, ducks, lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I was a kid I would come here all the time with my dad and cruise around the tranquil and scenic Stow Lake in a little motor boat. Flash forward a decade or two and the motor boats are no longer…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pedal boats out in Golden Gate Park on a sunny day! -1 star because my legs are too long to be comfortable pushing for an extended period.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How can you not love paddle boats and stow lake? The only thing left to try would be the bike for you and your five friends.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sure, you can row faster than me, but I can row straighter!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap thrills are the shiznit!! There are so many things to like; hopping in the pedal boat and immediately trying to strap the ass cushion to your back because you think it's some kind of life-vest,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to go to when you're low on money, but want to have a great afternoon outdoors. On a nice day (which may be rare in S.F.) Stow Lake really nice to just take a long stroll around the lake…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so this review isn't for the boating rentals....its for the bike rentals. My cousins and I enjoyed a fine Sunday afternoon in GG Park a few weeks ago peddling one of those large 6-seaters. We…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come on, come on, come on, let me tell you what it's all about: Have you ever heard 'ABC' by the Jackson 5? I mean have you ever really HEARD 'ABC' by the Jackson 5? Well, little Michael promises to…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a big lake with a little island and a big island in the middle, 2 bridges to row under and seagulls, ducks AND turtles. It is high use, so don't expect privacy out there and they have a rule,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a birder, check this place out. You can see great blue herons nesting on the island here. I counted four nests on the two trees to the far right of the island. Bring your binoculars.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful and a great place to come...definitely check it out.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think there's anything better than spending a romantic boat ride with three of your favorite girlfriends, other than maybe spending a romantic boat-ride with boyfriend, who's idea of romance…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun experience. Sunny Day
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A paddle boat and some food makes for a great date. Kiss beneath the bridges, rest beneath the trees close to the shore. When you're done with the boat, walk along the paths circling the outside of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a fun place to escape the city, while in the city, for an hour. You can either rent a rowboat or a paddle boat and just travel around the lake and check out the turtles and birds. Plus,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love beautiful days in the city and what a better way to celebrate my lovely home than by grabbing a couple friends and heading into Golden Gate Park. Paddle boats you say? Why yes, I'd love to! If…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I yearn for sunny afternoons ago as we dredge through another January in San Francsico. The last time I saw Stow Lake it was September 2006 and it was sunny. I was wearing cut off pants and a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember looking at the kids who were on the powerboats with envy, while I had to paddle. I was almost always sure that one day I would fall into that lake and be eaten by the ducks. Of course it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
go to stow lake around midnight and go ghost hunting! jp! but seriously, during the day stow lake can be a cute afternoon date. the paddle boats sucks because you have to coordinate with your partner.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i wish i could give negative stars. we call ahead to see what time the last boat goes out, the young lady politely tells us 4p but come for 3:30p if you want a full hour.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bad part: although I've been an Sf resident for 4 years I just had my first Stow Lake experience. Umm, yeah did
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Note to Stalker: I can be found feeding the ducks at Stow Lake most frequently! That's right...I'm the one with the gatorade bottle of vodka, 4" heels, a never-ending Marlboro Light 100 in hand, and a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's the shiz-nitz! great way to spend a sunday relaxing on a paddle/row boat on the lake. beautiful scenery. lots of fun things to do in the area. after boating around the lake a few times, you could…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the singlemost coolest places in the park, hands down. (The fact that its a block from my house does NOT bias me I say!) Physical beauty? Check- it doesn't matter if the fog is pouring through…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Another Saturday with my water-loving 10-year-old mentee. The past two outings had me soaked with water from Ocean Beach and from the bumper boat pool at Malibu Grand Prix. This time, I had to lay…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those magical places in San Francisco, that I just love to take people who have been to San Francisco, but who have never been here. It's wonderful to take a walk or jog around, or for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rented a boat here when I was a kid. A great memory, though I wish I chose the pedal or paddle boats instead of the motorboat. A brilliant place to be. Words cannot describe it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Spooky. So the urban legend goes something like this--sure there are tons of variations. But, this one is taken from http://www.sfheart.com/Haunted_San_Francisco.html: Stowe Lake Golden Gate Park -…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You haven't lived until you've paddle boated!
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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I've rented bikes here twice. Nice people, mellow. Just make sure to get there before 4:45 PM. They're sticklers about renting out bikes to an hour before their closing -- 6 PM. I prefer these guys to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stow lake is a must-visit in Golden Gate Park. Whether you want to take out a rowboat or a paddle boat on the lake itself, or whether you want to enjoy the area by foot, Stow Lake can be enjoyed many…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when i was a little nipper, my dad and i used to row to the island and pick blackberries. i still love renting a pedal boat (on a sunnyday) with my wife and pedaling under the victorian gothic bridge…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a beautiful sight and one of my favorite location within Golden Gate Park. The water is really green (moss infested?) but serene and transquil surrounding. I love the panaromic view from atop the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place to jog when the sun is shining and on a clear day you can get a great city view from the top of the hill on the island in the middle.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though it would be ideal to go on a hot sunny day, beggers can't be choosers in this city. so, renting a paddle or row boat on a winter day is still ok and possibly more romantic. make sure to set sail…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love stow lake. You can enjoy it in a car, by foot, by bike, by paddle boat or canoe. Bring your family, your girlfriend, your kids, your pets. Have a picnic. Read a book. Do some math problems.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You need neither boats nor bikes to enjoy Stow Lake, just the two feet God gave you. For those seeking exercise, the path is exactly one mile around, and after you've done the circuit two or three…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
when my friend and i paddled out on stow lake on a rare, sunny sf day, we found a new motto that characterized our excursions for 2005 - ruining romantic moments everywhere. i think we were one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stow Lake is another great place for an afternoon date. Take your companion out on the boat and say hello to the geese. Don't forget to walk though the park and find all the cute little romantic…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A tiny manmade lake in Golden Gate park with no intakes or outlets (but it doesn't smell all that much), with a large fake waterfall that is sometimes turned on, ringed by a road, the whole thing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Paddle boating is a great activity to do with kids (or without). My 9 year old mentee loved it. Just make sure you don't fall in the green water and don't let the kids talk you into getting a row…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
an electric boat for the lazy lovers...you can bring a sandwich, picnic basket or and bottle of wine. Paddle to the nearest rest stop and enjoy your afternoon, def for simple yet romantic lovers.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Romantic and FUN~ rent a paddle boat
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2005
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