Children & Toddlers
We make learning fun!
We offer private and small group lessons for your kids so we can really focus our attention on their needs and abilities. All kids are different but a child 10 and older is very capable of handling a kayak. It helps if the child is already comfortable around the water. We provide properly fitting life vests that are worn at all times. We also provide child size paddles that are light weight and fit in small hands.
3-hour Coronado Island Scenic Tour by Kayak
Here is an opportunity to view beautiful Coronado Island on San Diego Bay by kayak.
We'll meet at Glorietta Bay for an introductory paddling lesson and safety talk. Then we'll launch our kayaks for a guided tour of the bay traveling under the scenic Coronado Bay Bridge.
We'll paddle to the Ferry Landing pointing out various landmarks of the downtown skyline along the way. We typically get up close and personal to many shorebirds such as Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Willets and Spotted Sandpipers.
We make it easy for you to join us on this paddle. We provide all the kayaks and equipment plus an introductory paddling lesson. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
Delicious3-hour Green Sea Turtle Discovery Tour
Join us for this wonderful nature tour by kayak in San Diego Bay. 
We will visit the northernmost habitat of the Eastern Pacific Green Sea Turtle. We have the most sightings during the winter months when the sea turtles are feeding in the local eel grass beds.
This is also the time to see hundreds of migrating birds that travel through or to San Diego to escape the winter cold. We typically see Black Brant Geese, Canada Geese, Snow Geese, Lesser Scaups, Surf Scoters and White Pelicans.
We also see our local resident birds: Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Brown Pelicans, Buffleheads, and Western Grebes.
Our quiet, slow-moving kayaks will not disturb the turtles or the neighboring bird habitats.
3-hour Pelican and Sea Lion Kayak Tour on Mission Bay
Join us for this fun and easy 3-hour paddle on Mission Bay. This kayaking tour is appropriate for all ages, 2 to 102. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
After an introductory paddling lesson we will explore the bay in our quiet kayaks to discover the many varieties of birds that live here, including Brown Pelicans. We will paddle by the nesting site of the Great Blue Heron on our way to a favorite playground of the California Sea Lions.
We make it easy for you to join us on this paddle. We provide all the kayaks and equipment plus an introductory paddling lesson. We use stable, comfortable kayaks that are easy to paddle for a safe, enjoyable trip in protected waters.
3-hour Sea Lion Kayak Tour on San Diego Bay
Join us for this fun and exciting tour by kayak on San Diego Bay.
We'll meet at Shelter Island for an introductory paddling lesson. Then we'll launch our kayaks for a beautiful tour of the bay traveling toward Point Loma.
Along the way we'll visit the bait barge where the local California Sea Lions hang out. We typically see many species of birds such as Brown Pelicans, Snowy Egrets, Double Crested Cormorants and Great Blue Herons.
We make it easy for you to join us on this paddle. We provide all the kayaks and equipment plus an introductory paddling lesson. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
We use stable, comfortable kayaks that are easy to paddle for a safe, enjoyable day on the bay.
Bring your family and friends for an up-close-and-personal view of the California Sea Lions.
Birding by Kayak at Lake Murray
Join us for a day of exploring Lake Murray, located in Mission Trails Regional Park just east of San Diego.
We see more different species of birds here than on any of the other lakes. Ospreys, Peregrine Falcons, Great Blue Herons, and Night Herons, as well as a variety of Swans, Ducks and Geese all make their home here. We also see migrating birds such as White Pelicans and Canada Geese here in the winter. Bring your binoculars and see how many different species you can find.
We make it easy for you to join us on this paddle. We provide all the kayaks and equipment plus an introductory paddling lesson. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
El Capitan Reservoir Nature Tour by Kayak
Join us for this great nature tour on one of San Diego’s largest lakes. Located in the rural hills east of Lakeside, the lake is known for its Wild Hogs that graze along the shoreline and Wild Turkeys that can be seen running through the tall grass.
It is a known nesting site for Spotted Sandpipers, Willow Flycatchers and Great Egrets. Bring your binoculars and see how many different species you can find.
For Teens Only: Sea Lion Paddle on San Diego Bay
Here is an opportunity to get out of the house and away from the folks. Join us for this fun and easy 3-hour paddle on San Diego Bay.
After an introductory paddling lesson we will explore the bay in our nimble kayaks to discover the many varieties of wildlife that live there. We will paddle by a submarine and research vessel on our way to a favorite hangout of the playful sea lions. Bring your friends for an enjoyable day on the bay.
Cost is $30 per teen. Includes kayak, life vest, paddle, introductory lesson, and full-time instructor/guide.
Girl Scout Kayak Adventures!
Family Kayak Adventure Center is excited to announce our programs offering Fun Paddles and Campouts as well as Badge and Interest Project workshops for Girl Scouts.
Girls and leaders will participate in fun and informative kayaking sessions in a safe and comfortable environment. We hold our sessions in the protected waters of a lake or bay.
Your troop can sign up for one or more of the following programs at special Girl Scout rates:
Fun Paddles
Pelicans and Sea Lions on Mission Bay
Outdoor Fun on Local Lakes
$22-25 per person
Kids Birthday Parties
Impress your friends with a Kayaking Birthday party at Mission Bay or Lake Murray.
We provide the kayaks, life vests and paddling equipment as well as basic kayak instruction.
We will teach everyone how to kayak and then go for a nature tour or play games on the water.
Our ACA certified kayak instructors make sure that your experience is safe and comfortable and fun!!
Or, if you prefer, we can just drop off kayaks, life vests and paddles at your location on Mission Bay or San Diego Bay.
Kids Lessons
We make learning fun!
We offer private and small group lessons for your kids so we can really focus our attention on their needs and abilities. All kids are different but a child 10 and older is very capable of handling a kayak. It helps if the child is already comfortable around the water.
Nature Tour on Miramar Lake
Join us for a beautiful morning of kayaking on Miramar Lake in Scripps Ranch. The lake has 4 miles of shoreline so there is lots of area for exploring.
The lake is home to many water birds such as ospreys, mallard ducks, great egrets, great blue herons, and American coots. In addition, hundreds of birds stop here during their annual winter migration.
After in introductory kayak lesson, we will explore the lake looking for birds in our quiet kayaks. Bring your binoculars and see how many different species you can find.
