Waterfront rentals • Mission Bay
San Diego water sports rentals. Right on Mission Bay.
Choose your experience, reserve online, and launch from our Santa Clara Point waterfront.
Arrive at the waterfront and our team will guide you from check-in to launch.
Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday at 8 PM. Bring water and sun protection. Current forecast
- Sun 10/489° / 74°Sunny
- Mon 10/588° / 74°Sunny
- Tue 10/685° / 72°Sunny
- Wed 10/783° / 72°Sunny
- Thu 10/881° / 72°Sunny
- Fri 10/979° / 70°Mostly sunny
- Sat 10/1075°Partly sunny
Forecast checked October 4, 2026. Conditions and on-water operations can change. Follow waterfront staff direction.
Find your fit
Choose your Mission Bay day.
Pick the pace and experience that fit your day. Every option starts from our waterfront, and live times are shown when you book.
Scroll to compare all five experience styles.
Make some wake.
Choose a Yamaha WaveRunner for high-energy riding or compare our smaller-group ski boat for a private powered cruise.
Bring your people.
Keep the group together on a relaxed, self-operated pontoon cruise with room for up to 10 total passengers.
Let the bay set the pace.
Compare Capri and Catalina monohulls with Hobie catamarans for the day’s conditions and your sailing experience.
Explore at your speed.
Choose single or tandem kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for an active, approachable way to see Mission Bay.
Make the water the party.
Build a group day around a floating Aqua Jump, add a Lily Pad for lounging, or ask the events team to coordinate several activities.
A 10% concession charge applies to equipment rentals. Powered rentals also include a 10% fuel charge. Current totals appear in the booking flow.
Real moments on Mission Bay
This is what a bay day looks like.
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PaddleboardsTake it easy.
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Jet skisTurn up the energy.
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KayakingFind your rhythm.
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More Reviews“Boats are always nice and staff is very helpful.”
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SailingCatch the wind.
First time at MBSC?
First time? We make the whole process easy.
Choose the experience that feels right, reserve online, and arrive about 30 minutes early. Our waterfront team will guide you through check-in, waivers, and the safety briefing before you launch.
Choose your experience.
Compare the pace, group size, and feel of each option, then reserve online.
Arrive at the waterfront.
Come about 30 minutes early so parking, waivers, and check-in feel unhurried.
Launch with confidence.
We will fit your life jackets, explain the equipment, and walk you through the safety briefing.
Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM • Fri–Sun 9 AM–6 PM • Hours can vary with season and conditions.
Groups and events
Tell us who is coming. We will help shape the day.
Plan birthdays, company outings, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, and family gatherings with activities for different comfort levels.
Paddleboard yoga on Mission Bay
Find your balance on the bay.
Bring a privately organized, instructor-led class or wellness group to a floating Mission Bay setting. Designed for up to eight participants, with the format, date, and conditions confirmed by our team.
- Private groups
- Up to 8 participants
- Planned by inquiry
Plan the whole bay day
Know the bay before you launch.
Explore beaches, landmarks, operating zones, wildlife, and practical ideas for making the most of your time around Mission Bay.
Share the bay well.
Learn about wetlands, eelgrass, birds, clean water, and the choices that help protect Mission Bay.
Open the Eco GuideBeyond a single rental
Keep Mission Bay close.
Come back more often, store approved personal equipment near the water, or see what is currently available to buy.
Mission Bay Locals Pass.
Review current benefits for eligible repeat paddle, sail, jet ski, and powerboat rentals.
Explore the Locals PassWaterfront storage.
Request current availability for approved customer-owned equipment.
Explore StorageUsed equipment.
Browse current watersports equipment offered for sale by Mission Bay Sportcenter.
See Used EquipmentMission Bay gift card
Give them the whole bay.
Let them choose an eligible Mission Bay Sportcenter experience, from an easy paddle to a high-energy ride. Pick the amount, add a message, and send it by email.
Before you arrive
The useful answers.
Item-specific requirements are shown on the rental page and confirmed during booking and check-in.
View every rental FAQWhich rental is best for a first-time visitor?
Kayaks and paddleboards are approachable ways to explore at your own pace. A pontoon keeps a group together for a relaxed cruise. Choose the experience you want, then review its eligibility and operating requirements before booking.
What is normally included with a rental?
The base rental includes the equipment, life jackets, and the required safety briefing. Applicable fuel, concession, delivery, staffing, merchandise, and optional add-ons may be separate.
What fees apply?
The live checkout itemizes the 10% concession charge and, for powered equipment, the 10% fuel charge before payment. It also shows current base pricing and any booking-specific additions.
Can rental equipment leave Mission Bay?
No. Mission Bay Sportcenter rental equipment must remain within Mission Bay and may not enter the ocean, jetty, inlet, or designated swimming zones.
Ready for the water?
Choose your rental. We will handle the launch.
View current options, select a start time, and meet the Mission Bay Sportcenter team at our Santa Clara Point waterfront.