The Best Boat Hire in San Diego
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Things to Know About Hiring a Boat in San Diego
Oceanside, Mission Bay, and The Big Bay are the three harbors of San Diego. These also offer marina facilities, giving you the advantage of mooring your boat with ease. To explore San Diego waterways, hire a boat, take a private captained charter, or even go for scheduled excursions. With hundreds of boat listings available, GetMyBoat can offer you the best boat hire or charter for your travel needs. Hiring a boat in San Diego is the best way to enjoy all that this city has to offer, seeing the stunning buildings from the perspective of the water.
Are you hosting a private event in San Diego? Why not have your venue be on a boat? Chartering a boat for private events is a great way to bring your guests together and deliver an experience they'll never forget.
San Diego has many inland lakes and coastal beaches where you can hire small boats and kayaks. Paddle your way around on a kayak hire in San Diego to get an excellent workout while exploring the city. Stand-up paddleboards are also a unique way to get some exercise while on vacation in San Diego.
Anglers on a trip to San Diego won't be disappointed if they book a fishing charter. Experience an incredible day on a trawler boat, reeling in great catches. An experienced fishing captain will take you to all the best spots where they're biting.
Pamper yourself by booking a dinner cruise in San Diego. Watch the sunset over the Pacific as you enjoy a meal and a glass of wine while the captain and crew sort out all the details.
For adventurous travelers in San Diego - consider booking a water sports experience or scuba diving. Scuba charters and fun activities like jet ski hires, snorkeling, and shark diving are the perfect way to get an adrenaline rush while visiting San Diego.
Ecotourism in San Diego is also a thriving industry. For an eco-tour, book a whale watching trip to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
If you are in a mood to go beyond San Diego, make sure to explore the waters of the adjoining places such as Leucadia, Coronado, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Dana Point, and Newport Beach.
Make your way up the coast and visit the surrounding waters of Coronado, Leucadia, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Dana Point, and Newport Beach. Lake Perris and Big Bear Lake are popular freshwater boating areas near San Diego in Moreno Valley.
While on land in San Diego, be sure to check out the famous San Diego Zoo. It's one of the top things to experience while you're in the city.
Marinas in San Diego
Some of the top marinas in San Diego include Sunroad Resort Marina, Cabrillo Isle Marina, Glorietta Bay Marina & Yacht Club and Kona Kai Marina. The marinas are great places to go for boating advice, to watch yachts cruise in and out, and to explore while you're walking around in San Diego. There are lots of cool bars and restaurants nearby, and you can easily access the marinas from the city.
About San Diego
With a pleasantly warm temperature, steady winds, and inviting waters, it is hard to escape the lure of the lively beachside town of San Diego. This beloved coastal city in Southern California is a favorite for many travelers making their way through the highlights of the state. Although many believe that the welcoming climate is the primary reason why people love this place, boating is easily a worthy contender. From a laidback recreational pursuit to more adventurous races, San Diego is a boating city. This pastime is further nurtured by the 70 miles of Pacific Ocean beaches that offer ample playground’ to practice the art of cruising.
The best time of year to visit San Diego is during September and October when the temperatures are still pleasant but the peak tourist season has passed. Summer is the perfect time for warm weather, it never reaches unbearable heat in San Diego, but travel will be more expensive in June - August in the city.
To get to San Diego, catch a flight to its international airport, which is close to downtown. Hiring a car is a good way to get around, but you can use the public transport system as well. You can also arrive by car on the major highways from other US Cities, or Amtrak train.
Using GetMyBoat to Hire Your Next Boat
Experiencing the water has never been easier thanks to GetMyBoat. GetMyBoat allows you to search quickly, compare prices, submit inquiries, and pay for your hire or charter from the convenience of your phone or computer. We offer a secure platform for customers to facilitate a seamless transaction. For boat owners, we connect millions of boaters to their boat and provide the security and safe checks on each transaction.
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GetMyBoat customer reviews for boat rentals in San Diego.
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Matthew
Maxum 21 ft Bowrider in San Diego
It’s been awhile since I’ve been out on the water. So my expectations were high for this trip. Chris absolutely exceeded my already high standards. He was personable, fun, flexible, kind, just an all around good dude. The boat itself is great for 6-8 people, the tunes were perfect, we had plenty of storage for beer, seltzer’s, water, ice, etc. I would highly recommend booking with Chris. He’ll take care of you!
- AR
Allison
21ft Maxum Bowrider Rental in Mission Bay , CA
Chris was so amazing! I had another boat cancel on me 3 hours before the trip due to mechanical issues and was very stressed trying to figure out what to do. Then I found Chris’s boat and he responded right away! He was an excellent communicator and we were able to get on his boat just 3 hours later. The boat was amazing and very easy to drive! Would definitely recommend renting from Chris
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Steven
Maxum 21 ft Bowrider in San Diego
Chris and his boat were great! He made the whole experience really easy. We captained the boat, so it was nice that he showed us around it and made sure knew where all the safety features were. He met us at the landing, and we were off in 15 minutes. I texted him my return time, he met us there exactly on time. I recommend him.
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Emily
Maxum 21 ft Bowrider in San Diego
We had the best time ever on Chris’s boat! I am from Upstate New York so it was hard to figure out the right boat to rent out especially not being from the area and Chris was very helpful with any questions I had and was always very prompt with his replies. We had my sister’s bachelorette party on the boat and we had the BEST time ever! Chris was a great captain: very knowledgeable of the area, prompt, communicative and fun to have alongside us as a captain! The boat was very clean and looks better in person. The whole experience was better than we would have thought! I would recommend Chris over and over and will definitely be going back on next time I am in town!
- NS
Nyell
San Diego Bay Cruiser
I celebrated my birthday on Justin’s boat and our captain Lewis was amazing! it was a group of 6 of us and the boat was perfect!!! The bluetooth came in handy and we all had a really good time!
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Elizabeth
Party Cruiser in the Bay for Up To 12 People!
We went out with Captain Sonny for a great day in Glorietta Bay. Everything was perfect - communication was on point and he provided a cooler for us and played some great music. Definitely a great time for a good price!