Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals
from $20/hr
Cruise the calm bayfront at your own pace. Discounts available for extended bookings.
Bayside Park · Chula Vista
Explore more.
Spend less.
Affordable kayak and paddleboard rentals, lessons, camps and guided eco tours that connect people of all ages with our local wetlands and shoreline.
- From $20paddleboard / hr
- 2-hrwetland eco tours
- All levelslessons in shallow water
Paddle Chula Vista
Your launch point to the quiet side of San Diego Bay.
Chula Vista Water Sports is a locally owned rental and tour outfitter at Bayside Park, right on the Chula Vista bayfront. We keep it simple and affordable: grab a kayak or paddleboard, take a beginner-friendly lesson, or join a guide to explore wetlands and shoreline you can only reach by water.
Owner Michael Jimenez was born and raised here and started the business to bring the community activities it didn’t have — and to help take care of the bay, with regular kayak cleanups and environmental education.
- Life jackets and instruction for every level
- Single & tandem kayaks, stand up paddleboards
- Snacks & drinks from the on-site Kayak Cafe
Rentals & Lessons
Pick your craft.
We’ll get you on the water.
SUP Lessons
from $30
Beginners start in shallow water to build confidence and practice paddling technique. $25 per person for groups of 4 or more. Max weight 275 lb.
Kayak Rentals
Single & tandem
Stable sit-on-top kayaks for solo paddlers, couples and families. Single kayaks hold up to 275 lb; tandems up to 400 lb. See current rates when you book.
See availability & book
Questions? Call (619) 755-2957
Tours & Programs
Paddle through the Chula Vista Wetlands.
On a guided tour you may encounter endangered green sea turtles, least terns, stingrays and bat rays — in places you can only reach by kayak or board.
Paddle Birding Eco Kayak Tour
$35 per guest
A guided kayak tour through the Chula Vista Wetlands. Includes life jackets for all ages, instruction and lesson, highly trained guides, and a dry bag.
Paddle Birding SUP Eco Tour
$32.50 per guest · $20 with your own board
Stand, kneel or sit as you glide past wildlife and landscapes only reachable by water. Prior paddleboarding experience, knowledge, or our SUP lesson is required.
Kayak Cleanups & Environmental Education
Eco-friendly kayaking that protects local wildlife and wetlands, in partnership with Ocean Connectors. A 1–2 hour guided experience removing marine debris — kayaks, paddles, life vests and instruction provided, plus light refreshments from the Kayak Cafe. Community service hours for students.
Ages 8+No experience neededPublic & private groups
Summer Camp
Kayaking and paddleboard instruction, beach activities, games and wildlife education about our local area. Daily snacks and drinks from the Kayak Cafe. Water shoes or Crocs required.
Student Field Trips
Hands-on days on the water for schools, scout troops and youth groups — paddling skills plus a close look at the bay’s wetlands and wildlife.
Group Events
Birthdays, team outings, nonprofits and families — get the whole crew out on kayaks and boards. Call to plan a private group.
Call to plan →From the water
Paddlers say it best.
“I highly recommend Chula Vista Water Sports. First time kayaking in the marina. Mike was a great tour guide with knowledge on the native plants and birds.”
“Mike was great! The Eco Tour was fun and my whole family enjoyed it, kids too! Not too hard of a kayak tour, we can’t wait to come back to try paddle boards”
“This was a fun, and relaxing activity. The instructor did give a quick but effective beginners lesson in how to kayak and I was able to do it successfully there on after.”
Visit us
Find us at Bayside Park.
Bayside Park999 Bayside Pkwy
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 755-2957
Heads up: during construction, enter through San Piper Way off H Street.
Hours
| Mon – Thu | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Fri – Sun | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm |