Family Trips
3-Day Weekend on the Lower Colorado River
Friday - Sunday, May 28-30, 2010
Join us on this great flat water paddle on the Colorado River just above the Imperial Dam. We provide the transportation from San Diego to the river, then we launch our boats and paddle up river to our boat-in campsite.
We will spend our days exploring the many reed-lined channels and off-river lakes in the area.
We will spend our evenings around the warmth of the campfire sharing stories and tall tales.
3-hour Coronado Tour by Kayak on San Diego Bay
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.
We use stable, comfortable kayaks that are easy to paddle for a safe, enjoyable day on the bay. A truly unique way to enjoy America's Finest City.
Cost is $42 per adult, $17 per child (2-14 years of age) sharing a kayak with an adult. Includes kayak, life vest, paddle, introductory lesson, and instructor/guide. $21 discount with your own kayak.
Call for group discounted pricing.
Reservations
To pay by credit card, click one of the links below with the date and time you want. This will take you to the page where you just select the quantity you want for each type of ticket. Then select the Check out with PayPal button where you can enter your credit card info. Your information is secure as we do not keep credit card information on our computers. Once your payment is made, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
If you prefer to pay with a check, call us at 619-282-3520 or email us to reserve your space. Once your space is reserved, you can download and print the 2-page Trip Sign-up form. Just fill it out and mail it to the address on the form along with your check. Once your paperwork is received, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW by clicking one of the dates and times below:
Sunday, September 5, 9am-noon
Sunday, September 5, 1-4pm
Sunday, September 12, 3-6pm
3-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.
Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable day on Mission Bay.
Cost is $42 per adult, $17 per child (2-14 years of age) sharing a kayak with an adult. Includes kayak, life vest, paddle, introductory lesson, and instructor/guide. $21 discount with your own kayak. Call for group discounted pricing
Reservations
Reservations are required.
To pay by credit card, click one of the links below with the date and time you want. This will take you to the page where you just select the quantity you want for each type of ticket. Then select the Check out with PayPal button where you can enter your credit card info. Your information is secure as we do not keep credit card information on our computers. Once your payment is made, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
If you prefer to pay with a check, call us at 619-282-3520 or email us to reserve your space.
Once your space is reserved, you can download and print the 2-page Trip Sign-up PDF form. Just fill it out and mail or fax it to the address on the form along with your payment. Once your paperwork is received, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW by clicking one of the dates and times below:
Friday, September 3, 9am-noon
Monday, September 6, 9am-noon
Monday, September 6, 1-4pm
Saturday, September 18, 9am-noon
Saturday, September 18, 1-4pm
Sunday, October 17, 9am-noon
Sunday, October 17, 1-4pm
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.
Cost is $42 per adult, $17 per child (2-14 years of age) sharing a kayak with an adult. Includes kayak, life vest, paddle, introductory lesson, and instructor/guide. $21 discount with your own kayak. Call for group discounted pricing.
Reservations
To pay by credit card, click one of the links below with the date and time you want. This will take you to the page where you just select the quantity you want for each type of ticket. Then select the Check out with PayPal button where you can enter your credit card info. Your information is secure as we do not keep credit card information on our computers. Once your payment is made, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
If you prefer to pay with a check, call us at 619-282-3520 or email us to reserve your space. Once your space is reserved, you can download and print the 2-page Trip Sign-up form. Just fill it out and mail it to the address on the form along with your check. Once your paperwork is received, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW by clicking one of the dates and times below:
Sunday, August 29, 9am-noon
Sunday, August 29, 1-4pm
Wednesday, September 1, 9am-noon
Wednesday, September 1, 1-4pm
Saturday, September 11, 9am-noon
Saturday, September 11, 1-4pm
Sunday, September 19, 9am-noon
Sunday, September 19, 1-4pm
Sunday, September 16, 9am-noon
Sunday, September 26, 1-4pm
Dog Paddle on Mission Bay
Bring your 4-legged pals along for some fun and exercise on this kayak excursion across Mission Bay. 
After a brief session to get the dogs comfortable in the kayaks, and a quick paddling lesson for the humans, we will launch our kayaks to explore the Bay. After about an hour we land at the Fiesta Island leash-free area for a romp and playtime. After about 30 minutes of on-land fun we paddle back to our launch site.
Each session is 2 hours and is reserved just for you and your pup.
We do not do group sessions unless you have a group of friends and dogs that already know each other and get along.
We make it easy for you to join us on this paddle. We provide the kayaks, life vests and equipment plus an introductory paddling lesson. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
We use stable, roomy kayaks that can accommodate any size dog. We can set up the kayaks for solo or tandem paddling. Each kayak can hold up to 500 lbs.
Bring your family and friends and come on down for an enjoyable day on the bay.
Cost is $42 per adult, $17 per child (2-14 years of age), $10 per dog. Includes kayak, life vest, paddle, introductory lesson, and instructor/guide. Call for group discounted pricing.
Reservations
To reserve space for this event, call us at 619-282-3520 or email us.
Once your space is reserved, you can download and print the 2-page Trip Sign-up PDF form. Just fill it out and mail or fax it to the address on the form along with your payment. Once your paperwork is received, a confirmation and more detailed information will be sent to you.
Or purchase tickets online:
Adult Reservation
Child Reservation
Dog Reservation
Grandparents Day on the Bay: Paddle to Brunch at the Coronado Ferry Landing
Sunday, September 12, 2010, 9am-1:30pm
Here is an opportunity to show your Grandparents they are young at heart by taking them on a unique outdoor adventure.
Laguna San Ignacio: Whale Encounter and Taste of Baja
Saturday - Thursday, February 19- 24, 2011
Have you ever actually touched a whale? Here is the opportunity to really do it. The whales are comfortable with the Mexican fishermen so they come right up to the boats for some gentle head rubs. They really do want to communicate with us.
Here is how our trip lays out. We provide round trip ground transportation from San Diego. On the way south we travel along the stunning Pacific Ocean before we stop for the night in the beautiful boulder and cactus garden of Catavina.
Moonlight and Fireworks Paddle
Let's celebrate our summer nights with an evening paddle to see the Sea World fireworks.
This tour is a great introduction to kayaking as well as a scenic nighttime tour of one of San Diego's most beautiful playgrounds.
Highlights include sea lion sightings, a wide variety of bird species, and a breathtaking view of Sea World that very few people ever see. At the end of the paddle we will watch the fabulous Sea World fireworks from our kayaks.
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.
San Quintin Bay, Baja California
Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 28 - Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 3 - Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Join us in exploring this Pacific bay only five hours south of San Diego.
We will camp on the beach of the outer bay and take day paddles to explore the historic features and unique geography of this area. From pristine white sand beaches to volcanic tide pools, there is plenty of exploring to do here. We will be sharing the bay with many varieties of marine mammals, birds and fish. Sea lions and dolphins play in both the inner and outer bays.
Thanksgiving on the Colorado River
Wednesday - Sunday, November 24-28, 2010
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving adventure on the water. We spend four glorious days paddling flat water on the lower Colorado River.
This is a great opportunity to learn to be self-sufficient in a kayak. For those novice kayakers, we teach you how to pack all the gear you need for our multi-day adventure. Each kayak holds approximately 2.5 backpacks worth of gear.





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