Surrey Rental: Explore Golden Gate Park

23 Ratings

San Francisco

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Explore Golden Gate Park’s beauty on a Surrey ride. Discover lush landscapes, historic landmarks, and serene pathways. Perfect for families and leisurely adventures.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Starting from the beautiful Golden Gate Park, which spans over 1000 acres, the possibilities for exploration are endless. Cyclists can explore the Conservatory of Flowers, the Arboretum/Botanical Gardens, Shakespeare Garden, and the Japanese Tea Gardens. It’s recommended to secure the bikes and visit two renowned museums—the California Academy of…

What's Included

Helmet
Map
Bike lock
Handlebar bag
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Use of surrey bike

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

This rental provides a distinctive adventure in the heart of San Francisco’s renowned Golden Gate Park. Riders can journey through verdant landscapes, charming gardens, and tranquil pathways with views of historic sites. The park is a serene, car-free area, ideal for families and leisurely rides. With the provided map, visitors can explore at their own…

Location

8204 Music Concourse Dr

Music Concourse Drive

Our location is in Golden Gate Park, right behind the Bandshell at the Music Concourse. Look for the iconic Bandshell structure, and we'll be located just behind it. We're easy to spot – look for our Surrey rental station!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

3.3

(23 Ratings)

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Herman

Jun 16, 2022

Masterful & friendly - There wasn’t a question I asked that these guys didn’t answer about the route through the park.also loved biking the great highway! Amazing. The crew their set us up with comfortable bikes and even showed us the 10% discount on their website. Bikes have maps on them so it’s hard to get lost. A beautiful, family friendly day out as my extended family join us for a birthday, a wedding & Pride! We will be back!

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934sherrih

Nov 28, 2021

Surreys - they aren't just for tourists! - Surrey rentals aren't just for tourists! I have lived in San Francisco for 23 years, and this was the first time that I ever tried these funny-looking contraptions. I'm so glad that I did! We had a BLAST. I went with a friend, and we each brought our 11-year-old kid. We let the kids drive on the roads that were closed to car traffic and they were thrilled. The surreys are pretty easy to steer, they have an effective brake (albeit a squeaky one in our case), and if you get tired going up a hill, just have someone jump out and push from the back (to give their pedaling muscles a break). Worth every penny!

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Robert_b

May 9, 2021

Happy Mother's Day! - Last minute, pre-mother's day, post vaccination, got to get out of the house, fun filled, healthy exercising, Surrey bike bonanza!!!!!! Peddled hard, moved slowly, and will cherish this sweet excursion topped off with yummy unique food truck delicacies from Cochinita...

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Rebecca_p

Jul 12, 2021

Fun activity for fit people! - This is a fun way to explore Golden Gate Park. The rental was available when we arrived and the customer service was good. There are a few things to consider: 1) the rental is only for one hour and you don't get to see as much as you'd like, 2) physical fitness is required for the best outcome. We had three adults peddling and we did ok but only because we're all reasonably fit. If we weren't, we wouldn't have been able to propel the surrey because it's pretty heavy - add to that the weight of a few adults and it's a workout! Also, beware of other surrey drivers because they're not all competent. We almost got hit by a surrey full of teens who were still figuring out how to steer.

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Sharon_l

Jun 14, 2021

Great - It was fun! They have a trail for you to go which was pretty convenient. It was a good activity to bond with your friends and family.

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Peter_f

Sep 2, 2021

Not as easy as it looks - One might think that this surrey ride would be a pleasant way to tour Golden Gate Park but, sadly, that is not the case. There is only one gear and that means traveling uphill by pedaling is a difficult chore. If you are in excellent physical condition, with very strong legs and a lot of experience on a one-speed bicycle, you might find the experience enjoyable. If not, you will be better off walking.

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Romib960

Apr 14, 2025

Worst Map Ever! DO NOT RENT FROM PARKWIDE - The map provided DID NOT adequately illustrate where to diverge from JFK Blvd to the Blue Heron pathway. None of the letter markers on the map have keys or info as to landmarks. In addition, it did not show exactly where not to “go past” in terms of the recommended route. This resulted in us getting way off course, having to push the Surrey back up the hill & getting stuck in traffic and having to cross a busy street. AND we were not alone! Advised another surrey to turn around! I had to use Google Maps to get us back!!! All of this resulted in a 23 minute late return (and very tired legs!) which the company charged another $35. The person on site Kevin had a positive attitude and “warned” not to go past 19th street BUT THERE WAS NOT A SINGLE SIGN and he did not have any recourse. The emergency number goes to a different company and it takes a while 1 minute of recording before it even names the Parkwide Company that rents the surreys. I called them upon returning and received crappy customer service. I gave them the opportunity to credit back the “second” hour overcharged and they refused. It was a good workout but that was not the plan. They had the opportunity to acknowledge the issues and refused.

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Rossanacc5238je

Nov 10, 2023

Unreliable - I checked the site online before renting as I saw noted that the surrey rental wasn't open on certain days. When I rented on the site, it allowed me to select the location I wanted to pick up at. They weren't there when I arrived with me group of 11. There were city workers there who told me this was a very common occurence and they often don't show up. No notice, no one available at the number listed to call. We ended up walking the park but I do not recommend this company at all.

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Johnsj954qj

Apr 16, 2022

Unsafe road for surrey biking! - The busy road we were directed to take had NO protected bike lane and was full of buses dropping off large groups of people at the museum, and in the process blocking the bike lane. Double decker buses, school buses, huge tour buses! I had my 85 year old father in the 2 person surrey bike. I had assumed there was a bike path around golden gate park. Instead, I walked up to talk to a bus that was blocking the bike lane and -- guess what -- got honked at by another bus that was trying to pass me! Totally, and completely unsafe for a two person, side-by-side surrey bike. Our rental was at 10:00am on a Friday morning. Unless you are comfortable with huge buses 2 and 3 deep I would skip it.

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