Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club
Swim & Tennis Clubs in San Francisco, California
4.7 (127)
| Category | Swim & Tennis Clubs Β· Canoe and kayak club, Rowing club |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109 |
| Area | San Francisco, California |
| Phone | (415) 441-9329 |
| Google rating | 4.7 (127) |
Hours
| Monday | 8 amβ5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8 amβ5 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8 amβ5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club
The Dolphin Club is an open-water swimming and boating club at Aquatic Park in San Francisco. It is an ideal place for swimming and rowing on San Francisco Bay. Facilities include changing rooms, a weight room, sauna, handball court, kitchen and a fleet of rowing boats, kayaks and paddleboards.
The club is open for non-members on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9am - 6pm for $10. Prospective members may join the club on the third Wednesday of each month. See our website for more details.
Located at 502 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club operates as a swim serving San Francisco in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under canoe and kayak club, rowing club, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Tennis in the United States is played on three kinds of places: public park courts run by a city or county, member clubs and country clubs with their own pros and leagues, and commercial tennis centers that sell court time by the hour. Public courts are usually free and first come, first served, with a posted limit (often 60-90 minutes when others are waiting); busier cities run online reservation systems with a small fee and a permit for the season. Indoor courts are rented by the hour and booked days ahead in winter. Most facilities are hard courts; clay is common in the Southeast and at private clubs, and grass is rare. Lights extend play into the evening at many parks, sometimes with a coin or app-operated switch.
Hours are published for 3 days a week. On most of those days it is open 8 amβ5 pm. Note that it does not open on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (415) 441-9329. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is dolphinclub.org, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 127 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded swim & tennis clubs in San Francisco.
San Francisco is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around San Francisco is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Neal Mueller Edited 9 months ago
Historic San Francisco rowing and swimming club known for cold-water swimming, wooden boat rowing, and a long record of producing and attracting serious athletes. The membership base includes many well known San Francisco figures from politics, business, and the arts, all drawn to the clubβs demanding culture and daily Bay access. The facility is functional, not fancy, and the volunteer model keeps expectations high. Work hours, maintenance, and event support are part of the deal. Morning training creates a consistent rhythm, and Aquatic Park gives predictable open-water conditions. The club runs on tradition, accountability, and a shared respect for the Bay. A defining SF institution.
Katie Illick a year ago
My father, who passed away 2 years ago, was a member for many many years. It's beautiful and the people are amazing.
Nikola Vidakovic a year ago
My friend that lives in SF is a member, he got me into it, and every time when i visit i have to come! Great experience! Has everything that you need, and people that are members are member for ofer 20 years! Combo of swimming in the ocean, sauna and gym is the best! All recommendations
Fare Reviews McD's is 1 star Edited 2 years ago
Great club if you want to swim but you need a tolerance for snootiness and rules. They can be jerks about wearing wetsuits or even guns if you need to use them. Awesome sauna! Solid rowing club for solo rowers. Overall friendly and they have a great workshop to help and learn about boat maintenance and repair.
forest maven 8 years ago
Everyone was nice. Newbies welcomed.Historical photos and trophy case, Captain's chairs with bay view.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club located?
Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club is at 502 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, in San Francisco, California. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club?
Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club is listed as a swim and is also tagged on Google as canoe and kayak club, rowing club.
What are the hours of Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club?
Published hours are Monday: 8 amβ5 pm; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 8 amβ5 pm; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 8 amβ5 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club open on Sunday?
No, Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club?
You can call Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club at (415) 441-9329.
How is Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club rated on Google?
Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 127 reviews.
Does Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club have a website?
Yes, the website of Dolphin Swimming & Boating Club is dolphinclub.org (linked on this page).
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