San Diego Bay Adventures

I have rented jet skis multiple times from SD Bay Adventures. Gail and Bruce are great. From the second time I walked in with my then 9 year old, both Gail and Bruce recalled our names. Now the important stuff: the equipment they rent is new, top end, maintained exceptionally, and clean. I have rented jet skis from other providers and was disappointed at the limited range they put on their Jet Ski rentals. SD Bay Adventures is the best.

Staff is argumentive, has anger management issues, and low IQ.
My girlfriend and I went in for a quick ride on the bay. Staff was a tall, lanky gentleman who likes to boast about being in the Navy. He gave us the standard speech about operation and not doing anything stupid. We get down to the docks and there is a large hole in the side of the jet ski. I start writing the damage on the paperwork we fill out so I don’t have to pay for it. He argues with me for 5 minutes about writing it down!
Afterwards, he tells us if we have any problems that we should call the emergency number and he’ll wait for us at the end of the dock in 2 hours.
Trip goes well and we end up back early by 45 minutes. I call the emergency number 9 times and no one picks up. I finally try the phone number on Unilocal and get some random lady, «I’m sorry sir, I completely understand but theres absolutely nothing I can do.» 30 minutes go by and I get tired of waiting at the end of the docks where he told us to wait. I ride back and park the jet ski MYSELF. Walk upstairs and discover the same guy sitting there texting on his phone.
I explained the whole situation and he tells me to, «Fuck off and stop complaining». So, it comes time to pay and I told him I’m only paying for 1 hour 15 minutes. He argued with me for 10 minutes and called me a bunch of curse words and then eventually gave in.
Save yourself the trouble and take your business elsewhere.

So much fun! Great family business, Josh and his dad are awesome. Jet skis are a blast and you have a lot of freedom to roam the bay. Would definitely recommend. P. s. Thanks for the food recommendation, the white jalapeño sauce was awesome!

Recently visited San Diego to visit our friends and came here by accident. The staff was super friendly and helpful!
It was my first time jet skiing so I was a bit nervous at first. They explained everything thoroughly and made sure we all understood how to operate the jet skis safely.
Also, the view is beautiful!
I would definitely come back next time I’m in Cali! =]

Jet skiing across SD harbor is truly a must-​do for locals and visitors alike. And there is no better place to rent than SD Bay Adventures. Bruce, Gail and Cable were awesome! Top notch customer service, great tips to maximize and enjoy the ride, and clean bathroom/​shower facility. Definitely coming back with my family and friends.

This place was AWESOME! Had such a rad experience. Gail was amazing and so helpful. She was super nice! We went jet skiing and it’s safe to say we will be coming back!!! It was an awesome experience jet skiing in the San Diego Bay. The views are beautiful and something everyone should see for themselves! If you are ever visiting San Diego I recommend coming here for jet skiing or other water sports that they offer!!!

Best place to Jet Ski!!! Gale and Bruce are the best! They are so accommodating and nice to work with! They really give you the best experience! Thank you so much for making my husbands birthday wonderful! This is the only place we will jet ski now :)))))

This place is incredible. We paid $ 99 for an hour and fifteen minutes for jet skis, BUT here’s the kicker: Return customers pay $ 75 every time after the first time!
Not only are the prices great, the service is even better. Gale and her husband (owners and operators) are extremely kind and accommodating. It’s impossible to be dissatisfied with the price and service (and the rating speaks for itself). If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. We will definitely be returning.

I loved this place. Gail and our tour guide were super nice. They were so attentive to our needs and really made the whole experience great. I would recommend them for all your water activities in San Diego. Bring your friends and family here for an awesome experience.

This place is amazing! The owners are such nice people! They really accommodate everything and anything you may need! We were worried about our phones getting wet they even have a phone protector! I will definitely be coming back! I got a jet ski and a paddle board for a very reasonable price

Gail and the crew at San Diego bay Adventures were amazing! Couldn’t ask for better customer service. Everybody was so friendly and knowledgeable, which made my boyfriend and I feel so comfortable. You can tell they take a lot of pride in their business and customers.

Stayed at the sheraton this week and had a great time. It’s a great family hotel. We decided to do jet skiing because it’s our favorite thing to do on the water. We rented 3 jets kid through Derrick. He was awesome! Derrick was a great instructor! We went out for a little over 2 hours and had a BLAST! THANK YOU Derrick!

Had a great time and thought it was a great value. Service was awesome, we got there early and sped right thru the check in and safety video. We were soon on our way and felt confident being on jet skies for the first time. The guy we dealt with gave us a full rundown before we left and had a great sense of humor. Can’t beat the view in San Diego harbor with all the ships.

I came here to jet ski and to do a paddle board Dolphin tour with my boyfriend for our one year anniversary. Upon reaching Gale over the phone (book early, by the way, especially for summer!), she was very courteous and also asked if I was celebrating a special event. I mentioned that it was my boyfriend and my first anniversary in which she replied with enthusiasm. For the Dolphin tour, there is a minimum of 4, so Gale tried her best to accommodate my boyfriend and I in order to match up to two other girls by calling me back to confirm if it was okay to move our Dolphin tour earlier (I had originally booked it for the afternoon) and mentioned that it was better in the morning anyways, to which I replied «Yes» with lots of enthusiasm and excitement.
Upon arriving at the parking lot with my boyfriend (look for the big red «Jet Ski» flags outside of their parking lot), I was able to meet Gale and our tour guide, Chase (who is super cool, by the way!). I was a bit worried that it will be awkward paddle boarding with two other people I had never met, but the tour was VERY fun! I was horrible paddle boarding, but Chase was so patient with me and checked back with me every so often to make sure I wasn’t falling behind.
We were also able to stop and rest at a tiny beach to chat and chill. It was very interesting to learn about the other girls that were touring with us and a bit about our tour guide as well.
Right after paddle boarding, my boyfriend and I jet skiied to our pleasure (we didn’t need a tour because we had already jet skiied before). Just make sure you are out on the open water and you are clear!
After jet skiing, Gale even gave me a hug, and the whole crew never failed to congratulate my boyfriend and I on our anniversary.
Thanks to Gale and your awesome, close-​knitted group for treating my boyfriend and I so well! We are definitely coming back again! :)

These guys are awesome. The husband and wife both are very accommodating. They got us in even if we were last minute.
Captain Bruce took us around for 2.5 hour tour. He explained all the history and gave an intro of every place we were at.
I will def come back when I come back to San Diego.

I recently went to San Diego Bay Adventures to rent a couple of kayaks with my aunt. The service has a very relaxed, local vibe which is great for those good vacation feels but also seemed a bit understaffed.
It took awhile to get things rolling with our kayaks because the staff were waiting to bring in some jet skies that seemed late. However, our guy decided to rush and launch my aunt and I into the water first. Immediately, my thankfully light hearted aunt flipped into the water during the launch. I would say this is probably part her being naturally a bit unbalanced but also the rushing from the staff. He did not seem very well trained to handle this (I’m sure it’s an extreme rarity but obviously not impossible). He tried pulling my almost 60 year old aunt out of the water then was completely baffled at what to do next when she didn’t have the upper body strength. Then he just sort of left us. I know what it’s like to work in customer service so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and say he was just having an off moment. Still, a ladder from the water into the dock would help the situation if it were to happen again and perhaps some further training. Anyways, Gail (such a sweetheart!) came out and really helped my aunt feel a lot better about the situation and guided her back to shore (after my aunt leisurely floated around the dock because why not??).
The kayak rental itself was a great price and a decent craft. I would definitely come back to rent from these fine folks again!

Super friendly staff. Only $ 20 for one hour paddle boarding but they gave my friend and I an extra 40 minutes. The staff also provided free water proof phone pouches to take pictures. This was a nice location, I got to see navy dolphins and the downtown view was amazing. Definitely coming back!

I have family that live in San Diego. My daughter and I flew down from Monterey for part of her spring break as well as her birthday (which is today). We were thinking about what we should do and jet ski rentals came to mind. I didn’t think to make a reservation and looked up places on Unilocal.I called a couple places – one was booked and the other one I left a message and nobody called back. I came across SDBA and asked if they had any openings. They had one opening and we reserved it.
All of the staff at SDBA were very nice and accommodating! There were a total of 5 of us and we all had a blast! Two of the girls weren’t able to drive a jet ski by themselves because house rules – you have to be 18. Not a big deal, although my daughter just turned 17 today so naturally she was bummed she didn’t get to drive.
Overall we had an amazing time and would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you to all the staff at SDBA for being so wonderful, you will definitely be seeing us again!

This is my favorite place in San Diego to rent any water activities. Kayaks, paddle boards, jet skis and more. It is family owned and Gail and her family are amaZing.
You can see dolphins jumping most of the time, go into the bay where to boats, or go where the water is calmer. This is my favorite place by far. Highly recommend it

Such an amazing experience here at San Diego Bay Adventures! The cost is amazing and affordable.
I came here with my siblings and we went paddle boarding. It was such a smooth and easy ride in the bay. The weather wasn’t perfect since it was windy and overcast, however that didn’t stop us from having a good time.
They provided a wet suit, a life jacket (optional), a board and paddle, and a cubby inside their office to hold your things.
I was sad I wasn’t able to bring a camera and when I think about it, I totally could have since I didn’t end up going in the water. My only concern would be where I’d keep it. If I had my DLSR, I’d have it around my neck the entire time. Definitely need to invest in a GoPro camera.
Anyway, I wish we spent 2 hrs instead of an hour. Definitely recommend 2hrs because you can always rest on your board if you get tired. Paddleboarding is a relaxing activity which doesn’t have to do with speed, which was nice for is first timers.
Coming back again in the summer to Jet Ski!