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Blue Heron Boathouse
Golden Gate Park's waterfront gem for boating, bites, and beautiful memories.
4(5 reviews)
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retail-store
gift-shops
Services Offered
Pedal Boat Rentals
Hourly rentals of pedal boats for a scenic and relaxing experience on Blue Heron Lake.
Snack Bar Dining
Freshly prepared food including grilled chicken, chopped salads, and famous garlic fries.
Gift Shop
Park-themed souvenirs, gifts, and memorabilia to remember your visit.
Boat Ticket Sales
Convenient purchase of boat rental tickets at the refreshment stand.
Lakeside Relaxation
Access to a beautiful waterfront area for picnics and enjoying Golden Gate Park views.
Reviews
4(5 reviews)
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Alex Barth
via Google
3 months ago
What could be a nice place is gradually turning into a junkyard of decaying and sinking pedal boats. Has been going on for years and years. What a shame. Please clean up.
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orit shamai nirenbergvia Google
4 months ago
We rented a pedal boat for an hour. The price was reasonable, and we really enjoyed it. The place also offers food (though it wasn’t particularly tasty). The staff was friendly.
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roseline aprimvia Google
5 months ago
Great area and wonderful boat ride! However, both the guy helping us get into the boat and the guy at the refreshment stand (where you also buy the boat tickets) were rude. They both had an attitude and were not friendly at all. Absolutely zero customer service. The overall boat ride was very beautiful, and I would come back again to experience it! Just don’t expect friendly smiles from the workers.
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Frances Jaycee Schmithvia Google
6 months ago
Our favorite place in the park! The best Garlic Fries in the world! The Boathouse Snack Bar is awesome Kyle is really awesome!
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Lyle Sweeneyvia Google
6 months ago
5 visits. Great relaxing location and the food is really good (2025). previous years the food was OK, but significant improvement since my last visit. Fresh grilled chicken and chopped salad. YUM! It is a regular stop for me in Golden Gate Park.
