Blue Waters Kayaking, Point Reyes California - Tomales Bay Sea Kayaking, San Francisco, Kayaking, Bioluminescence Tours, Oysters, Whale Watching, Hiking Tours, Multi-Sport Adventures

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Paddle the tidal waters of Tomales Bay or soak up the sunshine on Lake Sonoma. Rent a boat/ board to explore for a few hours or camp overnight with options on Tomales Bay and Lake Sonoma.

Camping: Boat-in camp sites located on the shores of Tomales Bay and Lake Sonoma.

Tomales Bay Rentals: Kayaks & SUPs (Gear Shuttle Service available for guided tours only on Tomales Bay for 2017)

Lake Sonoma Rentals: Canoes, Kayaks, SUPs , & Inner Tubes

Advantages to paddling at Lake Sonoma:

The protected waters of Lake Sonoma are almost always calm, meaning your trip will rarely be cancelled due to weather
Afternoon winds, common in coastal areas, are not usually a factor, so you can start (and end) your trip any time of day
Tides and currents are not a factor, same as above
The warm weather of the inland area makes swimming and nightly camp activities more enjoyable
Dog Friendly regulations – go camping with your dog (what could be better)
Canoes pack pretty much everything that you’ll need
An extensive trail system at Lake Sonoma affords great hiking opportunities
All camping permits are site specific (not first come first serve like Tomales Bay) and include a picnic table, fire ring with grill, hanging pole for food or a lantern, and a pit toilet within a short walking distance
Nearby Wine Tasting at a variety of fabulous vineyards can provide an enjoyable after-boating addition to your trip.

For more information check out our Lake Sonoma Page.

We will take you from beginner to advanced through a series of classes designed to help you develop proficient and safe paddling skills, basic seamanship, and knowledge and respect of the marine environment.

We offer public kayaking & hiking tours launching from different locations on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Private tours are available anytime by request.

- - - - Lake Sonoma Full Moon Camping Tour
        
        Black Canyon Hot Springs Adventure
        
        Tomales Bay Morning Paddle
        
        Tomales Point Exploration
        
        Bioluminiescence, Full Moon, & Evening Tours
        
        One Way Giacomini Wetlands Paddle
        
        Drakes Estero Paddle
        
        Birding by Kayak with David Wimpfheimer
        
        Oyster & Specialty Tours

Blue Waters Kayaking will tailor your Group Event to fit your needs. We offer an exciting and valuable team building experience as well as an extremely affordable employee benefit outing. Options for camping, swimming, gear shuttle service, delicious meals on a remote beach, facilitated team-building games, bioluminescence, and so much more.

(Group sizes up to 150 people)

Go to our Groups Events page for ideas or call us today to design a custom tour for your event.

Blue Waters Kayaking is the oldest and only full-service kayak outfitter on Tomales Bay & Lake Sonoma. We have beautiful locations on Tomales Bay and Lake Sonoma. Our Tomales Bay Site is in Inverness at the north end of the Tomales Bay Resort, and our Lake Sonoma location is next to the boat ramp at the Yorty Creek Recreation Area.

Featured Tours

Tomales Bay Camping Tour

Bioluminescence & Moonlight Camping Tours Every Saturday $195/ person (includes bioluminescence or moonlight tour from […]

Bioluminescence & Evening Tours

Come find out why so many people say the evening is their favorite time to paddle on Tomales Bay. Experience the tranquility and magic of sunset snug in our kayak, where we’ll watch the day change to dusk along the shoreline of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Once dark we will glide along under the moonlight or look for the bioluminescence if there is no moon. (There is still a slight chance to see bioluminescence on these moonlit nights if the fog comes in)

Tomales Point Exploration

Explore the beautiful shoreline between Hog Island and where the waters of Tomales Bay open up to the Pacific Ocean. This area typically has an abundance of wildlife, and an extremely low level of human infringement. This tour is 4 or 6 hours.

Black Canyon Hot Springs Adventure

Join us for a 3 Day/ 2 Night Adventure down a slow moving stretch of the Colorado River through awe inspiring canyons with multiple hot springs, a sauna cave, great food, the Hoover Dam, hiking, swimming, petroglyphs, stars, and so much more! (Just outside of Las Vegas)

Oyster Tours & Catered Trips

Tomales Bay oysters have made a name for themselves in oyster bars and fine dining establishments WORLDWIDE. Take an opportunity to explore Tomales Bay on a guided kayaking tour, enjoy the scenic beauty and wildlife, relax for a break on a remote beach and see the areas where oysters are actually grown in the wild. After the tour we will gather at our private dock in Marshall and enjoy a feast of locally grown Tomales Bay oysters, barbecued and raw, served with our own special sauces.

Drakes Estero Tours

Drake’s Estero is one of the most stunning places to paddle on the California coast. Departing from the former Drake’s Bay Oyster Co., we’ll glide by mudflats and through the eelgrass of this wilderness estuary. You might see harbor seals, bat rays, leopard sharks, and many bird species such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes, shorebirds and a variety of hawks. This tour is 4 or 6 hours.

Birding w/ David Wimpfheimer

Over 400 species of birds have been recorded here in the Point Reyes area, making it one of the bird watching havens in the country. Fall and winter are great times to bird watch from a kayak in Tomales Bay. Join BWK and local renowned naturalist David Wimpfheimer on this fun and educational tour.

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