SD Natural History Museum
We are proud to offer the San Diego Natural History Museum Education Programs.
The museum sponsors monthly kayak nature tours to different locations throughout San Diego County.
Kayaks, life vests, paddling equipment, instructors, guides and museum naturalists are provided.
Beginners are welcome.
Join us for a fun and informative kayak nature tour on one of our local lakes and bays.
Here are some of our upcoming activities:
Birding at Lower Otay Reservoir
Future dates to be announced
Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Lower Otay is the home of the U.S. Olympic Training Center for rowing sports. The lake has 1100 acres of water and a 25-mile shoreline so there is lots of room for exploring.
In addition to the Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons and Ospreys that live here, thousands of birds stop here during their annual winter migration.
Birding Kayak Tour at Lake Murray
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for a day of exploring Lake Murray, located in the San Diego River Park just east of San Diego. We see more different species of birds here than on any of the other lakes.
In Search of the Green Sea Turtles
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this wonderful nature tour in South 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.
Kayaking El Capitan Reservoir
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for a 3-hour workout exploring El Capitan Reservoir, located in the San Diego River Park in East San Diego County.
We'll meet up for an introductory paddling lesson and then take off for an easy going exploration around the lake.
Kayaking Nature Tour on Lake Hodges
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this nature tour on one of San Diego's oldest reservoirs. Located in the hills west of Escondido, we often see mule deer and coyotes come down to the water for a drink as we paddle by.
After a rain there are a couple of nice waterfalls and occasionally the dam is known to overflow.
Kayaking with Sea Lions on San Diego Bay
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this fun and exciting kayak tour 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.
Pelican and Sea Lion Kayak Tours on Mission Bay
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Join us for this fun and easy 3-hour paddle on Mission Bay. This kayaking tour is appropriate for all ages, 6 to 96. No previous kayaking or swimming experience is required.
San Diego Bay Scenic Tour By Kayak
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Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum
Here is an opportunity to experience beautiful 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.
